BlushPretty Princess Parties

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McCowan & 401, ON, M1H3K2

Pretty Princesses Everywhere: Every little girl deserves to be a princess on her big day, so why not opt for a Princess Party from BlushPretty (that's me). Every party comes complete with a tiara, jewellery and a mini hair and makeup makeover for the birthday girl and her friends! See Full Post

Crescent School

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2365 Bayview Ave, North York, ON, M2L1A2

Unexpected wedding venue: If you are planning a low-key, intimate wedding affair, try the Crescent School as your venue. The school provides a spacious area for dining table to be set up for your reception, and you can use it's beautiful landscape and greenery for your ceremony site. I've seen it used as a venue for a brunch style wedding. Absolutely beautiful!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• beautiful scenery
• meeting room

Delta Chelsea Inn

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33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON, M5G1Z4

Spacious suites for bridal parties: As a makeup artist I've been to many bridal suites to get brides beautiful and I find that the corporate/bridal suites at the Delta Chelsea are perfecting for fitting the average sized bridal party. With a large conference table, two bathrooms and lots of light and comfortable seating area, brides and their bridesmaids can relax and enjoy themselves until the long walk down the aisle!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• corporate and bridal suites

La Vecchia Ristorante

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2405A Yonge St., Toronto, ON, M4P2E7

Plenty of Pizza: La Vecchia is located in the trendy Yonge & Eglinton area. Small and intimate, its a good place to get together with those who you haven't seen in awhile. It doesn't get too loud that you can't hear each other. Try ordering their pizzas as it can serve as a dish to share amongst 2 or 3 people. they have a wide variety of pasta, pizza and seafood italian dishes. Very yummy.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Pizzas

snap + tumble letterpress

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Toronto, ON

Welcoming invitations!: Looking for tasteful and pretty invitations with a personal touch? Check out snap +tumble letterpress. A beautiful art form, have your save the date cards, wedding invites, and thank you cards, pressed by Tanya S. She will hold a consultation with you to get a sense of your style, and provide you with mock-ups before getting your personal style pressed into an invitation suite. Just another way to make your wedding different from the rest!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• simplicity
• letterpress style

Asian Legend

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4452 Sheppard Ave. E. , Scarborough, ON

Great for small dinner parties: Located in Scarboroughs Chinatown, Asian Legend is a delicious place for a full menu of chinese cuisine favourites. It's also a great option for small dinner parties as they have an enclosed dining area at the back. Pricing for use of this area is reasonable at $200 per table. You can choose one, two or all three rooms!

Bua Thai Restaurant

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150 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R2H8

Pad Thai Delight!: This small authentic restaurant is located just north of Davenport Road on Avenue and is the perfect spot for a pad-thai lunch. They have tasty lunch specials that are reasonable priced, especially in comparison to all the other restaurants located in the area!Go for their Pad Thai lunch special, complete with soup and spring roll.

Revolutions Mixed Martial Arts

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150 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON, M3B 2T5

Family Fitness: Revolutions MMA is a great way to keep your workouts fresh and challenging. At this super friendly fitness centre, moms, dads, and kids can take classes. They have all sorts of classes from Brazilian JiuJitsu to Israeli Street Fighting to Kickboxing. They also have weights available and cardio machines for the days you aren't up for handling classes.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Class Selection
• Family Fitness

Calla Evans Photography

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Toronto, ON

Your wedding forever!: Let your wedding pictures tell a story. Calla Evans is an amazing photographer based out of Toronto specializing in capturing weddings and engagements. Be forewarned, you need to contact her early and book your date as she is in demand. Check out her blog for an idea of her style. It’s modern, clean, and beautiful. She is available to travel.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• blog
• wedding photography

Cherry Cortez Photography

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Ajax, ON

Baby's First Photoshoot!: This maternity and newborn photographer is one of the best in the Durham region. Heavily in demand, Cherry Cortez requires bookings four weeks in advance. Available to shoot at her studio or on-location, look into booking her to capture your special moments from the last trimester of your pregnancy to your baby’s first year. These are photos your children will never be embarrassed to share!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• newborns
• family photography

Jessie Boy Blue

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Whitby, ON

Teach Amuse Inspire: A child’s room should be decorated with child-like things. Jessie Boy Blue’s stools and artwork make a child’s room fun, playful and bright. Custom-made (you can choose colours, designs, and even have your child’s name artfully painted) these pieces make great gifts for growing families. Reasonably priced but beautifully crafted.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• home decor
• stools

Little Monogram Shop

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115 Queen Street, Port Perry , ON, L9L 1B8

A personal touch!: If you are a bride looking for the perfect gift for your bridal party, why not invest in personally monogrammed bathrobes or totes? Little Monogram Shop is an online business, originally from Toronto, that can do just that for you. Check out their website at www.littlemonogramshop.ca. Choose from bathrobes, towels, or totes. For your flowergirl, why not pick up their monogrammed teddy bear?

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• bathrobes

Black Suits and Broken Hearts Videography

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Whitby, ON

No broken hearts - you'll love it!: While the name may not sound very wedding like, trust me when I say this is the videography studio you want to book with when capturing your wedding day on film. While all the traditional moments will be captured, the end result will be modern, sophisticated, and also … a little bit rock ‘n’ roll. Just starting out, Justin Borja is making a name for himself as brides all over the GTA are booking him up.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• rock star video appeal

Joseph + Jamie

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Toronto, ON

The Fashionable Bride!: If you want more than just the standard pictures of your wedding day, check out Joseph + Jaime. Not only do they come equipped with the professional SLR on your wedding day, but they also take images quite tastefully using polaroids and a Holga toy camera. This is a wonderful way to get some variety throughout your album and to keep things different! BONUS: their experience with fashion/editorial makes every bride look like a supermodel!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Toy Camera Shots
• Polaroid Shots

Kernels Popcorn Ltd

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300 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON, M1P4P5

Popcorn Overload!: I like going to Kernels as a treat for my child while spending a lazy Sunday shopping at the mall. It's a filling snack, easy to eat, and thanks to Kernels, tasty. A much better choice than ice cream or chocolate. My son loves caramel and ranch, and I go for good old buttersalt. I also rely on Kernels as a party treat for kids birthdays, a big tub of popcorn always pleases. The pricing is affordable and if you are buying a small bag, deoending on the flavour, it can cost as little as 2.99.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• flavour selection
• party gift

Kitchen Stuff Plus

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29 William Kitchen Rd #J3, Scarborough, ON, M1P5B7

A Kitchen too Pretty to Cook In ...: Looking to outfit your kitchen while still being able to afford food? Kitchen Stuff Plus is stocked with all the things you need, from utensils to table runners to quirky kitchen magnets. They also have decor for the rest of your home. I like to shope here for picture frames (which also makes great gifts).

National Sports

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1455 Mccowan Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1S5K7

Shopping for the Fit & Healthy Family: National Sports is a great place to go if you and your entire family are active. They have an amazing selection of shoes, including last season's favourites at discounted prices. They have a variety of brands and styles which means everyone can find something they like. Since it's less pricey than its mall counterparts like Champs or Footlocker, new running shoes for you and your children is much more affordable. They also carry lots of sporting equipment from hockey to baseball. It's your one stop shop for everything sporty!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• pricing
• shoe selection

Raq N Waq

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739 Queen St W #200, Toronto, ON, M6J1G1

Fun and Funky ...: This is a nice spot to get together with friends when you don't want to do much but enjoys some drinks and shoot some pool. They play the music loud enough to give you a club vibe (there is even a dance floor), but its mostly about the pool. Located in the Queen West area, it can get pretty busy on the weekends, but is a nice centrally located pool hall. If you are into the nightlife, you can start your evening off here and work your way up to the club!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Pool Hall

KiWe

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587 King St. W., Toronto, ON, M5V 1M5

Business in the Back, Party in the front: While the space is small, it does lend to a really cozy atmosphere. Dining is towards the back and its quite private and intimate. The food is great and you can enjoy your dinner with a selection form their winelist. In the front, there is a bar which, depending on how late you stay, gets pretty busy. KiWe is unassuming at first glance from the street, but certainly worth a try!

Spice Route

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499 King Street West, Toronto, ON, M6N 1H7

The Club Scene, without being too clubby ...: If you looking to spend a night out with friends and some drinks, then Spice Route may be a fair choice. You can move from dinner to dancing and drinks easily. The music is loud; the seating is ample; the atmosphere is dark. Check out their patio which is really inviting (there's a fish pond). If you plan to eat, reservations are a must, especially heading closer to the weekend.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• the patio

Supermarket

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268 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON, M5T 2L9

Asian Fusion: I love Supermarket. My two friends and I find ourselves here often when we want to get together and catch up. We like being able to choose several dishes from the menu and then sharing. Choose their Sweet Potato Chips for your appetizer, the Argentinian Steak and Pad Thai for your main. As for dessert, Chocolate Molten Fudge Tart! The prices are so reasonable you continue to go back. There is a small stage in the back, where you can catch a variety of acts, whether it be up and coming artists or local talent.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• food
• asian fusion

Fabricland

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Hudson's Bay Centre, 2-20 Bloor St. E., Toronto, ON, M4W 1A7

Sew Crazy ...: If you are a seamstress, quilter or crafter, you are probably familiar with Fabricland. If I'm planning on sewing something for the babies of friends or looking to sew something for a seasonal holiday (Christmas, Hallowe'en), this is where I will pick up my fabric. they have a great selection of patterns suitable for babies and fun fabrics for toddlers and kids. You can find Thomas the Train, Strawberry Shortcake, and Cars. They also have a membership card which provides a further discount on fabrics for members.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• fabric selection
• baby cotton flannels
• character fabric

Western Corral

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1982 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON, M5M 4A4

I'm a boots kinda gal ...: Whether its leggings, jeans, or dresses, I'm always going to wear it with my Frye Boots or my Boulet Riding boots. I'm constantly asked where I got my boots (Aldo? Browns?) and when I say they are actually riding boots, people are quite surprised. I purchase my boots from this small shop on Avenue road. They have a HUGE selection of boots (cowboy, riding) and clothing for that inner cowboy or cowgirl in you!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Frye Boots
• Boulet Boots

Lettuce Knit

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70 Nassau Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1M5

knit one, purl two.: One of the most popular stores in the Toronto area for knitting supplies and classes. Located in the Kensington area, Lettuce Knit is quite inspiring for avid and enthusiastic knitters. Best known for its sewing classes, beginner knitters will want to check here to learn everything from the basic scarf to teddy bears. The pricing for classes are affordable and offered frequently, so its bound to work with anyone's schedule!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• classes
• yarn selection

All Things Tea

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476 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON

Tea Buffet ...: Tired of the same old same old from the local starbucks. Of course you are. If you are more of a tea leave person anyway, All Things Tea is the perfect spot to sit and sip with friends. Ample seating area and an even bigger selection of teas (their tea wall is dizzying) you can easily spend an afternoon here just hanging out. Prices are absolutely reasonable ... it is Tea after all.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• tea selection