Gift Ideas

Algonquin Island Christmas Boutique — Toronto Islands

Algonquin Island Christmas Boutique — Toronto Islands
I love it when I get up early to make art. I especially like imagining the features of my city through line and colour. Reading about Toronto i...

Holiday Gift Ideas: for the foodie in your life

Holiday Gift Ideas: for the foodie in your life
New York food critic Gael Green first coined the term “foodie” in an article for New York Magazine in 1980. Our kitchens have never been the same. ...

Holiday Gift Ideas: Daisy Print Pillows

Holiday Gift Ideas: Daisy Print Pillows
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS: What to get the hippy chick in your life. A daisy print pillow or two for her time-warped apartment. Available in 3 sizes ...

Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Jane Jacobs Enamel Pin

Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Jane Jacobs Enamel Pin
Surprise and delight the Jane Jacobs nerd on your list with this Enamel Pin of Jane in her famous thinking pose. After just one week of wear, ...

Holiday Gift Ideas: For The Japan Lover

Holiday Gift Ideas: For The Japan Lover
A trip to Japan is rite of passage for so many people I know, from temple hopping to Studio Ghibli pilgrimages and hours spent in paper and pen sho...

A bit of Wes Anderson

A bit of Wes Anderson
I met my friend Sam for lunch last week. We caught up on work and life. Then he told me that walking into his living room and seeing the Watches...

Holiday Gift Ideas: For Your Mother-In-Law

Holiday Gift Ideas: For Your Mother-In-Law
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS - What to get your Mother-In-Law? Flowers all year round! My flower stall has Pink Peonies, Daisies, Cherry Blossoms, Hydr...

Holiday Gift Idea: Toronto Island Throw Pillow

Holiday Gift Idea: Toronto Island Throw Pillow
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS: For the Torontophile on your list. Streetcars are very us, but I’ll bet you haven’t thought of a Toronto Island Ferry throw pil...

Prepping for Holiday Craft Fairs in Toronto

Prepping for Holiday Craft Fairs in Toronto
Laying out my wares on a sleepy Sunday in anticipation of some upcoming Christmas Fairs and Craft Shows, including the Algonquin Island Associati...

Holiday Gift Idea: For The Treehugger

Holiday Gift Idea: For The Treehugger
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS: For the tree hugger, it’s my Spring Branches Throw Pillow from PenJarProductions.com. I now have it in 2 shades (winter white a...

Holiday Gift Ideas: Jane Jacobs Tote Bag and Tee

Holiday Gift Ideas: Jane Jacobs Tote Bag and Tee
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS: What to get the Urban Planner - The Jane Jacobs Tote Bag, of course!   Comes in 2 sizes, premium and standard (starting at $28...

Holiday Gift Ideas: Floral Scarves

Holiday Gift Ideas: Floral Scarves
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS: Don’t feel bad about your neck (sorry Nora!) Throw a neck party and accessorize! My colourful silky scarves come in 12 diffe...