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new blooms in parkdale

There’s a great new flower store in Parkdale. Corriander Girl opened on Queen Street West near Sorauren. It is a charming little shop with beautiful arrangements of fresh and dried flowers for reasonable prices. The shop is absolutely adorable.

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Thanks Victor

I enjoyed walking past this street art yesterday on Queen east of Spadina. Thanks to the artist, Victor, for making the walk that much more interesting. Technorati Tags: Artist, Queen St. W, Toronto

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6 years since the blackout

It’s time to celebrate the 2003 blackout again this Friday! It will be 6 years since that fateful day. At dusk the lights will be out along Ossington with 28 venues participating in a re-enactment of the blackout. There’ll be … Continue reading

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A Patisserie to Delight

Nadege just opened the doors to her shop on Queen Street West just east of Trinity Bellwoods Park. She is a fourth generation pastry chef from France who married a Torontonian. After many years living abroad they decided to move … Continue reading

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bookhou does it right

Bookhou Design, which I’ve been a fan of for several years, opened up a brick and mortar store on Dundas west of Bathurst. The store is absolutely beautiful. This Canadian husband-and-wife team design all kinds of lovely things for your … Continue reading

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best coffee bar is a continual moving target

It’s good news for Toronto that its best espresso bar in town is a moving target. Something new and interesting opens up every month. In truth we have a long way to go before this city is anywhere close to … Continue reading

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toronto the clean… ?

“Who is this guy?,” you might wonder. Or perhaps you’ve already heard of him? I think he’s worth mentioning again. He’s an entrepreneur that found a way to do good and make a living at the same time. Mark is … Continue reading

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zoots ahoi!

A charming neighbourhood coffee shop just opened up on Dundas St West near Dufferin. Zoots Cafe is a great little space that has an amazing vibe. It feels like you are visiting a funky friend’s place who’s a good cook. … Continue reading

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