DECEMBER PICKS
December brings a festive energy that’s impossible to resist, and we’re diving right in! Cue the ribbons, bows and the Party Glow Collagen Mask from Ametta Skin—a must before every gathering.
This month, we’re discovering treasures at Toronto’s holiday markets, strolling along Ossington to explore new shops, and flipping through the latest mags from the Issues Outpost—nestled in the back of our Leslieville shop.
Abel’s latest gourmand scent, The Apartment, is our go-to for holiday gatherings. It pairs perfectly with the cozy sounds of Ukrainian Folk carols playing in the background.
Amid the hustle and bustle, we’re taking time to care for ourselves, scrubbing away the chill with Health Hut’s Jute Exfoliating Bath Mitt and indulging in new and nourishing haircare from RŌZ.
USING
MARY:
Corpus Deodorant Spray in Third Rose, I'm enjoying the clean finish under fine winter fabrics. LESSE Regeneration Mist has become part of my morning and evening skincare ritual year-round and I don’t leave home without Leaves of Trees Rose Cardamom Hand and Body Lotion and LESSE Soothing Lip Balm.
NAT:
The full Superkind line from Tata Harper. I don't have sensitive skin but it’s really calmed my hormonal breakouts. I'm loving Monastery Attar Floral Repair Concentrate and Aloe Hyaluronic Moisture Boost from time to time. I can't forget Margin's Core Cleanse Body Wash in Warm Water.
TARA:
I'm pairing Health Hut's new Jute Exfoliating Bath Mitt with Margin's Body Wash and alllll the balms to soothe my drying skin: Monastery's Attar Floral Repair Concentrate, Egyptian Magic All Purpose Balm and Province Apothecary Healing Eczema Balm are my winter season savers.
JENNY:
Abel Pause Eau de Parfum, Tata Harper Superkind Calming Crème and all the new hair care from RŌZ.
LINDSAY:
All things hydration and moisture. Tata Harper Superkind Bio-Barrier Serum, SIDIA Hand Serum, and Health Hut Hand & Body Lotion in Vetiver, Black Pepper, Peru Balsam.
SHOP DECEMBER MONTHLY PICKS
DOING
TARA:
Getting ready for the Holiday Hop along College Promenade on Saturday, December 7th.
SARAH:
Gifting from stores like Flying Books and Good Egg.
MARY:
Hand making winter solstice gifts for family and so excited to shop aaniin Indigenous Department Store Pop Up.
NAT:
Treating myself to lots of solo birthday dinners. Will most definitely be visiting my favourite restaurant in the city: Sakai Bar.
ISABELLE:
Drinking hot apple cider at the Evergreen Brick Works Winter Market.
LINDSAY:
Excited to do some gift shopping at Province of Canada and Uncle Studios, both are opening new locations on Ossington this month.
EATING
ISABELLE:
Baking Raspberry Linzer Cookies.
JENNY:
Martha's Cider Burbon Cocktail. I'm obsessing over Martha after watching her documentary on Netflix—I highly recommend it.
ALARA:
I’ve been loving Annabelle Pasta Bar—forever favourite spot!
JERONNIE:
Trying the oxtail pho from Oxtail Pho on Dundas West.
TARA:
This charred cabbage with miso tahini by Fran Allen.
LINDSAY:
Maven’s chicken schnitzel and crispy potatoes. I’ll be going back to try the cheesecake!
MELISSA:
Lambo's Turkey Bacon Club Sandwich—hold the provolone!
READING
JERONNIE:
Honoured to be gifted a copy of Original Notes by our lovely customer, Christina Sharpe.
MELISSA:
Monochromator's first issue, Barbenheimer, from the Issues pop-up at our Leslieville location.
SARAH:
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
MARY: Ukrainian writer Nikolai Gogol’s The Night Before Christmas (this one has devils and no Santa).
NAT:
Notes from Underground. I gotta put that philosophy degree to use!
ISABELLE
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.
TARA:
Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte.
JENNY:
Orbital by Samantha Harvey.
WATCHING/LISTENING
SARAH:
Holiday favourites like National Lampoons, Elf and The Family Stone.
MARY:
Ukrainian winter folk carols sung door to door by travelling troupes like Kosa Koliadnyky!
NAT:
Rewatching Sex and the City season 2.
ISABELLE:
Listening to Monocle Radio.
JENNY:
The Good Whale podcast by Serial and the NYT.
MELISSA: Lush by Snail Mail, I always gravitate towards this album in the fall and winter.
ALARA:
Search Engine podcast!.
JERONNIE:
The Morning Shift.
DECEMBER EVENTS
GIVING BACK THIS HOLIDAY
Until December 31st, our Toronto shops will accept canned fish and bean donations to support local Toronto Food Banks.
Customers will receive a $5 off a minimum $25 purchase coupon to spend in January with their food bank donation.
TATA HARPER MINI FACIALS
December 5th, 11AM-6PM. 786 College St.
Experience a bespoke Tata Harper facial with extra attention on sculpting and lifting through lymphatic drainage paired with deeply penetrating essences, serums, and moisturizers. Share your skin concerns and goals and receive expert recommendations for an effective skincare routine.
HOLIDAY HOP ON COLLEGE ST
Saturday, December 7th, 2024. 786 College St, Toronto.
Spin to win a LESSE Facial ($240 value), a HH Gifting Bundle, or a Tata Harper deluxe mini ($24 value).Every minimum $100 purchase get to spin!
TATA HARPER MINI FACIALS
December 7th, 12-5PM. 786 College St.
Experience a bespoke Tata Harper facial with extra attention on sculpting and lifting through lymphatic drainage paired with deeply penetrating essences, serums, and moisturizers. Share your skin concerns and goals and receive expert recommendations for an effective skincare routine.
