{ crafty burlingtonians }

Have you heard of Etsy? If not, let me introduce you to my favourite website. Etsy is devoted to hand made goods. Before you go "ug" - think beautiful, chic, sophisticated, cute, well-crafted items. Well imagine my delight to find 4 Burlingtonians selling their wares on Etsy!

Purse collection for Blythes via iana's shop



Air Wynn glass designs:



Puppy collars by erinder:



Naturally Hip panty liners:

{ a weekend walk . treasures uncovered }

On a walk through the beautiful streets of downtown Burlington, we weave in and out of shops...uncovering hidden treasures along the way.

{ Pane Fresco } - a mandatory Sunday destination...pick up your baked goods for the day or stop in for a tasty brunch.







{ A dog on a mission } - a random dog that made us chuckle...since it looked like it was driving the car.




{ InVU } - yes, I've posted about InVU before, but what can I say...it's my favorite spot in Burlington.




{ Book Nook } - over 20,000 books grace the shelves of this quaint Brant Street book store!

{ the grand farewell }

In the most recent edition of Biz magazine I came across a really interesting business concept. The Grand Farewell is a Burlington-based company that creates short autobiographical videos of a person's life, made while their still living, to be shown at their funeral.

OK, let's get this over with - yes, it's macabre, morbid, and slightly depressing. But on the lighter side, it's a fantastic opportunity for someone to share their story and define their legacy...and provide a memory that will stand the test of time.

Click here to find out about the process.

Call for a free, no-obligation consultation:
1-905-315-5055
email ron@thegrandfarewell.com.

{ valentine flowers . via holland park }

Looking for a beautiful bouquet for your Valentine, but abhor the thought of buying long stem red roses? Holland Park has some beautiful options to choose from.


top left - hopeless romantic ($74.95)
top right - passionate reds ($44.99)
bottom left - spring tulips in hot pink ($34.95)
bottom right - multi-coloured roses ($54.99)

Call 1-800-234-6515

{ cherry oranges }

Have you heard of these little gems? Cherry Oranges are also known as the "Emperor's Delicacy" - an extremely tiny and rare Mandarin found only in a remote region in the south of China, dating back 1300 years.

Now I must say that I try to stick to locally grown fruits & veggies, but these little gems intrigued me.

They're less than half the size of a regular Mandarin (as you can see in the bottom image) and their taste is more sweet but more subdued (not having the tart, acidic notes that a Mandarin has). Although they are supposed to be seedless, you will find a seed here and there. But overall, they're quite enjoyable. These would be fantastic for kids with little hands.

I picked mine up from Fortinos.

{ inVU burlington }

Designers and design-hounds all flock to inVU. Located in downtown Burlington, it's almost as much fun drooling over their stunning window displays as it is scouring their walls of luxurious fabrics. Whether you're looking for ready-made draperies, custom furniture or fabric pieces or uber chic home decor, inVU is the place to visit.


Be sure to sign up for their newsletter to stay abreast of the latest trends, new products as well as get expert design advice.

Design Consultation

In addition to oh-so-glorious products, inVU also offers their inHOME service - design consultation with one of their many qualified Design Divas. They can help pull together a room, help select fabrics, colours and decor items and even oversee the measurement and installation of custom furniture and drapery.

For a consultation fee of $75.00, they will set up your in-home consultation within 48 hours. Simply call 1-800-665-9227.

Contact Information



InVU Burlington
2004 Caroline Street
Burlington, Ontario
L7R 1K4

905.632.4994
info@invudraperyco.com

Store Hours

Monday to Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday and Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

{ jysk - and a good night's sleep }

Jysk has extended their White Sale. You can continue to save up to 50% off of their pillows and duvets. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a fantastic King Feather Bed for under $50.00! But the best steal of all was a Luxury Danish Temperature Regulating Comforter. Regularly priced at $550.00 (King), I snapped mine up for half price. This duvet uses the patented TempraKON technology developed by NASA for astronauts. The Outlast Thermocules absorb excess heat into the comforter and release stored heat when needed - to keep your body at the perfect temperature. This actually helps to improve your REM sleep cycle throughout the night. Oh, and it's also hypo-allergenic, filled with grade one Siberian down and has a 300 thread count jaquard cotton cover.



Jysk is located at: Unit #5 3305 Fairview St

Telephone:(905) 637-5671
Fax:(905) 637-4407
Email: burlington@jysk.ca


Store Hours
1. Mon - Wed 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
2. Thu - Fri 10:00 AM 9:00 PM
3. Saturday 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
4. Sunday 11:00 AM 5:00 PM