Labour of Love (240 Carlton Street)
Stunning, handmade jewellery is the centre of attention at Labour of Love for this season – like this gorgeous handmade, botanical line by artist Michael Michaud. The choices are constantly changing and updating. There are lots of other holiday choices in stock as well – cards, wrap and gift bags. http://www.thelabouroflove.ca/
Ben Wicks (424 Parliament Street)
The Ben Wicks Christmas Sing-a-Long is THE big annual social event for serious Cabbagetown warblers, a time when everyone sips a pint and melts into the beauty of the music. The Sterling Brass provides the music and the audience joins in with the tunes. Undeniably, this occasion puts even the most determined grouch into the Christmas spirit. Save the date – Sunday, December 18 from 3 to 6 pm. No cover. Click here
JAMCafe (195 Carlton Street)
JAMCafe now has a new mid-week Prix Fixe menu, available from Tuesday to Thursdays. It includes your choice among three appetizers, three entrees and two desserts plus a glass of wine. It’s a real attraction - $19.95 each. JAM also accepts private parties (up to 60 people for cocktails and hotrs d’oeuvres and 50 people for full course meals.) To reserve, call 416-921-1255. Click here.
Daniel et Daniel (248 Carlton Street)
Long known as Toronto’s premier caterer, Daniel et Daniel also provide very convenient prepared meals for special occasions in your home. They’ve just announced their 2011 Christmas dinner. It includes soup, salad, turkey with traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables, a bread plate and poached pear for desert. On orders for ten or more, delivery service is available. $45 each. The final day for orders is Wednesday December 21. http://www.danieletdaniel.ca/
The Epicure Shop (473 Parliament Street)
Epicure’s personalized baskets are a famous Christmas gift in Cabbagetown. You select your basket’s contents and Patty will create it for you – gourmet food items, cheeses, coffee and tea, gifts for children, and specialty desserts. Prices depend on your selection. Epicure’s baskets make great corporate gifts as well. Save 20% on all orders placed before December 10.
Eclectisaurus has a remarkable collection of unique vintage and antique gifts for your Christmas list. This picture shows a Machine Age art deco tea set from England in the 1930s along with a 1970s task lamp, a silver bead necklace and a 1980s Wochtmeister metallic print.
This small display highlights the wide range of eclectic home décor and design merchandise on offer at Green’s. The serving pieces are silver plate. The brass picture frames in the background are Victorian vintage. The wrought iron table, chairs and Tiffany style lamp are a modern.
Your holiday gift central and your go-to for festive décor, Kendall & Co will make your Chjristmas gift giving easy, merry and bright. You can hang your coat, hat or dog lease on these whimsical teapot wall hooks. Recommended by CBC television’s Steven and Chris. To see all of their special offers, go to http://kendallandco.ca/fyi/shop-holiday/holiday-guide/
This beautiful store is a wonderful source for your Christmas home furnishing gifts. This year, they’re promoting a Radinka Frosted Table for the holiday season. Tempered glass and steel, 31” high and 18” wide, light weight and easily moved – it’s perfect as a side table in your livingroom. Top see more, visit http://www.micasatoronto.com/