Insta-weekend

I had three days off and tried to keep myself busy for most of it.  Did a lot of window shopping, although I did purchased myself some tulips and my fav magazines.  I lost a lot of sleep over the weekend...not impressed...I could really use a nap!  Hope you had a great weekend.

Enjoy your Monday!

keri

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Insta-weekend

If you are ever in the Distillery District be sure to check out Balzac's for some coffee, tea and some beautiful decor.

Be still my heart!  If you follow me on pinterest you know the love I have for this light!  

 King East is home to  Klaus, be sure to stop by and take a peak, I promise you won't be disappointed!  Tom Dixon is all over the place.  

St James Park

Happy Monday and have a great week!

keri

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Monday Morning Pics - King East Again!

Went down on Sunday to the King East Design District - They are calling it KEDD these days.  May even have found a sofa bed that I've been looking for at Calligaris and can you believe that Callacatta above is a porcelain tile?  This is a section of it, the whole thing measures 10' x 5'! 

Anyone else find anything exciting this weekend?

Bill
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Wedding Rings and Other Things - Leif Benner

I have mentioned Melanie and my wedding rings in the past on Three. After a strong recommendation, Stephanie ended up getting them made at the same shop as well. Funny how small a city like Toronto can be. Though I don't have the honour of saying I discovered the craftsmen behind our rings, that falls to my wife, I do have the honour of writing about them. The Distillery District is home to "Leif Benner".  Home of beautiful handmade rings, and one of a kind pieces of jewellery.    

Now Leif, the designer, goldsmith and craftsman behind "Leif Benner", is not a well kept secret.  From the busyness in his shop, you can tell that the clients keep calling.  He manages somehow, even with all of these people pulling him and his talented crew in a million different directions, there is a level of authenticity to the work.

Leif attended George Brown right here in Toronto, and after choosing jewellery design over the culinary world, has excelled in his field. That authenticity I mentioned above? I think it comes from his passion.  You see it in the design variation, the quality of the pieces and on Leif's face when he has the opportunity to speak about his work.    "We do a lot of wedding jewellery and I love that I get to share that really special moment in peoples lives"

One of a kind is right, these pieces (pics provided by Leif), are Sapphire and 18k Ultra White Gold, WITH Diamonds.  Wow, wild!  

And don't let all the ring photos fool you, ideas flow here for any custom pieces you may need as well. There are broaches, pins, shimmering necklaces and everything in between.

When I asked Leif what the future holds for him, "More of the same! We try to manage the growth of the business to keep it grassroots. I still meet with every client. We have the best customers, and they come with great ideas that we develop into beautiful custom rings".

I know that when I need another piece, I'll be back.  I do have that first anniversary coming up after all. 

Stop by and see for yourself.  Say hello, meet the gang, who knows what you may find.

Bill
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Monday Morning - Leslieville and Distillary

Good Monday Morning everyone!  Hopefully  a good weekend was had by all.  I was in and out of the city this weekend, but thankfully, I had the time to make a quick dash down to the St.Lawrence,  and pick up some sweet Ontario Peaches for an awesome Peach Cobbler we made on Saturday.    

Come back on Wednesday for the recipe!

Take care, have a good safe week.

Bill

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Weekend

Whirlwind Weekend, with one really great highpoint, a visit to The Distillery District.  A full post to come later in the week!

Amazing!

...just... ...everything...

 

we may have left with a small snack

The evening is here now, family day is over, back to the grind again tomorrow. All weekends should be long weekends.

Bill

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