Monday, November 30, 2009

Gift Guide: Cashmere blend tunic from PoaStudio

Try on Oui Set's cashmere blend tunic ($425) with a semi-precious stone necklace by Claudia Accessories ($195). poastudio.com.

Shop PoaStudio at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

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Press Release: Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop Opening Night


Burroughes for the holidays

Window reveal and performance by pianist Todor Kobakov opens pop-up shop

Attention: Lifestyle, Fashion, Design, Shopping and Listing Editors

TORONTO (November 30, 2009) – The Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop, a temporary retail space spotlighting the best in Toronto design, launches this Thursday, December 3 with an exclusive piano performance by Todor Kobakov. Kobakov and his solo album Pop Music have been celebrated by music critics and audiences and he’s composed string arrangements for Stars, Emily Haines and Sara Slean.

Industrial designer David Chang’s holiday windows will also be revealed on opening night. Chang divides his time between Holt Renfrew and Tiffany's, working with their visual teams to create eye-catching installations. For the Burroughes Pop-Up Shop windows, he’s reinterpreting traditional holiday garlands in a modern, industrial way that highlights the building’s history and the work of the shop’s designers.

Those designers include established and emerging names in fashion, housewares, gifts, beauty and grooming. Shop women’s clothing from Carrie Hayes, Mercy and Poa Studio plus jewelry and accessories by SOOS, le Petit Beret, Susana Erazo and Kvell & Co. For men, there are finds from Philip Sparks, Cuffwear and Bread & Butter skincare. Pick up great gifts from DaLish Cosmetics, Katie Muth, MADE, Petals and reclaim by: emma pawluk. And don’t miss devouring Delight Chocolates’ holiday treats.

The Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop continues until Sunday, December 6.

What: Burroughes Designer Department Store Holiday Pop-Up Shop Opening
Where: 639 Queen Street West at Bathurst
When: Thursday, December 3, 6 pm to 9 pm (performance at 7 pm)
Website: burroughesstore.blogspot.com

For more information and images, please e-mail burroughesstore@gmail.com.

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Gift Guide: Bread&Butter Skincare winter kit


Free of unnecessary ingredients and unnecessary packaging, Bread&Butter Skincare, including the products in this winter kit, is (quite literally) a man's bread and butter: everything he needs and nothing he doesn't. $11.99 to $24.99 for individual products or $84.99 for a one year subscription, breadandbutterskincare.com.

Shop Bread&Butter Skincare at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Gift Guide: reclaim by: emma pawluk felted ornaments and wallets


Emma Pawluk hand felts natural wools, cashmere sweaters, yarns and fabric found in local thrift shops to create embroidered pillows, wallets and ornaments. Cupcake ornaments, $12 to $14 and wallets, $25 to $30.

Shop reclaim by emma pawluk at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Gift Guide: Katie Muth cards


Katie Muth's Love cards are hand-carved lino-cuts printed on a letterpress on creamy natural white paper that is 60% recycled (30% post-consumer), and come packaged with a corresponding 100% recycled cream envelope. $6, katiemuth.com.

Shop Katie Muth at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Gift Guide: Delight Chocolates


Indulge in a decadent hot chocolate and other seasonal confections while perusing Delight's handmade, organic, fair trade treats like this 20 piece box. $35, delightchocolate.ca.

Shop Delight at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

Gift Guide: Cuffwear officially licensed Marvel Super Hero cufflinks


These rhodium plated cufflinks with a swivel back closure feature a retro image of Wolverine. Each pair comes in a special edition Marvel Comics gift box. $65, cuffwear.com.

Shop Cuffwear at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

Gift Guide: Katherine Morley Arctic Bookends from MADE


The Arctic Bookends by Katherine Morley make fond reference to the paintings of Lawren Harris. These slip-cast porcelain icebergs also remind us that the real icebergs of the Arctic are slowly melting due to climate change. The Bookends may be purchased in singles or as a pair. $180/pair, $100/single, madedesign.ca.

Shop MADE at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Gift Guide: le Petit Beret raspberry beret



The collection of tiny toppers from Toronto-based designer Danielle Suppa includes this 5" wide, 100 per cent wool, raspberry beret. $50, petitberet.com.

Shop le Petit Beret at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Gift Guide: Petals "Hairplay"


In addition to their fresh floral arrangements, Petals' Erin Perri and Avissa Mojtahedi will be featuring their chic Hairplay clips. $15 to $25, freshpetals.ca.

Shop Petals at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

Gift Guide: Philip Sparks flannel shirt and knit tuque



This tailored work shirt in navy blue plaid cotton flannel has mother-of-pearl snaps and a western cut while the tuque is hand knit in cozy black wool. Shirt $340 and tuque $92, philipsparks.com.

Shop Philip Sparks at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Gift Guide: Carrie Hayes Fall/Holiday 2009 Dresses


Drawing on a 1970s space odyssey theme, Carrie Hayes 100% silk dresses feature three dimensional elements. The collection ranges between $200 and $375 and Hayes is offering a 20% off holiday discount. Pictured dress, $350, carriehayes.com.

Shop Carrie Hayes at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

Gift Guide: DaLish Cosmetics Coconut Body Lotion & Scrub Kit

Luxurious, creamy butters combine with vitamins and antioxidants to deliver nutritious and regenerating elements that promote a healthy glowing skin.

Our scrubs use Dead Sea Salts as they contain much higher concentrations of minerals than normal ocean sea salts, and soothe skin more effectively, drawing out toxins and impurities, while easing aches and pains. The added benefits of honey, vitamins, and antioxidants deliver a powerful and rejuvenating boost to the skin. $29.95, dalishcosmetics.com.

Shop DaLish Cosmetics at the Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop December 3 to 6.

Burroughes Holiday Pop-Up Shop

What: The Burroughes Designer Department Store Holiday Pop-Up Shop, a four day showcase of great Toronto labels selling quality fashion, design, home and beauty buys.

Where: 639 Queen Street West at Bathurst, Toronto

When:

Thursday, December 3, 4 pm to 9 pm
Friday, December 4, 11 am to 9 pm
Saturday, December 5, 11 am to 9 pm
Sunday, December 6, 11 am to 6 pm

Who: Links to our growing group of Toronto-based brands are listed on the right.

More Info: Get in touch by e-mailing us at burroughesstore@gmail.com.