I was so amazed with the featured products on this place. They've been very helpful and…read moreknowledgeable of their products. Customer service was great!!!

What a fantastic store, and such a whimsical selection! We walked in, looking for a mirror...and…read morehappily purchased a wall mounted "Sun" that was screaming at us. Inspire will be a regular stop on our neighborhood walks. The shop-keeper was so knowledgeable, and eager to assist. Strongly recommend stopping in, and enjoying the warming comforts of a local, "brick and mortar" business. SHOP LOCAL, and support a family, not a huge corporation.

I adore this place! The shop's owner is so nice; every time I go in he always strikes up such…read morelovely conversation. Everything you see in here has so much character and for a tiny shop it has a plethora of different, unique items you'd have trouble finding anywhere else. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is a big fan of vintage and/or antique home decor.

A wonderfully eclectic mix of vintage items from all over the world, and a store owner who really…read moreknows his stuff! When they say "First we find the treasure, then we bury it again for you," they aren't kidding; the store is packed to the rafters with amazing finds. With a bit of help from the staff though, there's a 99.9999999% chance you'll find what you were looking for and three awesome things besides. Check it out!

IQ Living is quite different than the other stores and business on the Danforth…read more Great to browse around and check out the cool office and kitchen gadgets. Maybe you can find a nice and unique house warming gift? I was carrying my yoga mat on my shoulder so as my usual clumsy self, I really worry that I might knock things off the shelves when I was browsing around.... I definitely be back again to check out the cool things IQ Living carries!

Store decided to lose me as a 10+ year customer rather than give $25 store credit over a defective…read morelunch tiffin. True, it didn't say "watertight" on the package, but a huge amount of the food inside leaked out...it did not do what it was supposed to do, but the store clerk decided this was an exception to their returns policy. I had been shopping here for years, happily paying their high prices, but retailers just couldn't care less about service anymore. I guess it's only Kitchen Stuff Plus or Amazon from now on.

Filthy! They sell fancy furniture and some quality stuff from Europe, but they can't install a…read moretrash bin at the front entrance for their customers. By evening, all this rubbish flies into the neighborhoods and into the nearby park.

Whenever I'm in this area, I always stop by this HomeSense! It's ginormous, and I can easily spend…read moreat least 45 minutes shopping! I was looking for pure lemon extract, a dish sponge holder, and new pillow protectors, and found them! They had Halloween decorations out already, and gosh, aisles and aisles of it. Definitely one of my favorite locations! Plenty of parking, and there is a Marshalls next door.

Beautiful high quality products. Ordered some gifts for a friend who lives in the area and was sent…read morean email saying one of the products was slightly warped and she gave me a larger size at no extra cost! She also wrote a hand written note which made me so happy since I could not write and send one myself with the gift. Everything was beautifully wrapped, the owner Jacqueline was extremely kind. I will definitely be coming back here when I visit my friend in Toronto!

So unexpected as you enter this gem of a store! Exciting and colorful and priced so well. The…read moreowner is both knowledgeable and helpful. Treat yourself to a visit - you're guaranteed to end up purchasing something!

Stopped in here to take a look at drapery fabrics after having a tough time finding anything I…read moreliked at a few other great fabric stores (i.e. King Textiles, etc). MacFab moved here from Queen West a short while back and fits right into the trendy (but certainly more quiet) Leslieville 'hood. This place can be very intimidating but I had an easy time with Becks helping me traverse the endless books of samples at a lower price range. Shear fabrics are typically cheaper than drapes, which can vary in cost from around $35-$90+ per yard (thankfully only 1-yard minimum per order for those which must be custom-ordered). Beautiful, high-quality fabrics! BUT they're very expensive once you do the math. You'll get quality for the price (UV protected, high-traffic stain protection, etc), but jeez it's a punch in the wallet for sure. I appreciated the excellent and attentive service, with no bullying or pressure to buy. I wound up "renting" a book to take home and see in my space - easy with just a credit slip copy made and returned once you bring back the book, at no cost. While some of these prices are comparabl(ish) to Designer Fabrics in Parkdale, I'd say their selection at MacFab is a bit more youthful and up-to-date. Can't wait to go nuts here once I'm a millionaire! Tip! They've also got a home store on the North side of the street just a few steps West. Haven't been in, but I believe its more finished pieces/home decor items as opposed to fabrics.

For me, it's more a museum than a business since I have no hope of ever being able to sew and no…read moreplans of marriage in the near future. That said, I love to finger my way down the aisles -- touching the rich beautiful silk, then moving my way into the suede, and finally into the leather. They have rolls of funky, classic, and just plain exquisite fabrics. I really enjoy my tour of this place -- and of course there is no entry fee.

Reasonably priced, professional, accommodating!…read more I was utterly desperate. I had 2 foamcore posters that needed custom framing for Christmas - I knew my husband wanted to have them for his mom for Christmas - and I left it until Dec 20 to try to figure out (I won't tell you how many months I had to deal with this). The first place I went to quoted me $500/ piece!! I almost died. So here I was driving around Toronto on Dec 21st to find a framing place who'd be able to get this job done in the 11th hour. I walked into Frames and Pictures and was immediately greeted by Lillian, who gave me a very reasonable quote - literally 75% less than the place I had gone to yesterday. Then she asked me when I needed it - and I said TODAY if possible (the shop is quite a distance from my home in Markham). She didn't even blink, smile still on her face and said "let me check". Long story short. I got both pieces framed 5 hours after dropping them off! I'm so pleased!

From the owner: At Frames and Pictures in Toronto we offer personal service, attention to detail, and an…read moreunderstanding of our products and your budget have been our key to success. We stand behind our work 100% - everything is done for you here at our Toronto showroom. Take a virtual tour of our galleries and giant prep & inventory areas, then add to your savings by picking up a 10% Off Introductory Coupon. Come in & talk to us; we'll make it easy for you to find stunning framing solutions at exceptionally affordable prices.

I was really impressed with The Arts Market. I was asking how this place worked, and it is not a…read morecommission store. It's a place where different people rent out sections or shelves of the stores to sell their items. They, then, get all of the profit from those sales. I purchased a number of 3D printed items, which were adorable, and multi-coloured, beyond what I would have been able to print out on my own. For five dollars each, they were a steal. There are a also a number of different jewelry sections, as well as some retro toys and comic books. Everything about this place and how it works was very charming to me. I'll have to go back in the future to see how the different booths / shops rotate.

I visited Arts Market after work today. I had an order to pick up. I also ended up getting more…read moreitems. Figures! This store is on the north side of Danforth Avenue, a few steps away from Glebemount Avenue. I used to visit this area often when Queenie's Cards had a physical store. It was nice being back in this neighbourhood. Parking on a side street is your cheapest, free option. I parked across the street on Aldridge Aveune. It was cool seeing a lot of houses with Halloween decorations. I crossed the street at the lights. There is a ramp to get in and out of this store. I was welcomed by Rosie, who used to work at Queenie's Cards. It was nice seeing a familiar face. She let me know that there's merchandise downstairs, as well as the main floor that we were on. It's a long flight of stairs to get to and from the floors. You're out of luck if you're looking for an elevator, as stores in this neighbourhood have been around for many decades. You basically have beautiful items made by artisans for sale in this venue. Rosie had doodles that come to life in the form of pins, hats, and stickers, for instance. I saw everything from handmade soy candles, to an old 101 Dalmatians touchtone phone. In the basement, I saw an Aladdin thermos that I had as a teenager. It was wild reliving my hot foods past! I loved browsing around this store. I ultimately picked up an eight-pack of Squishmallows plush ornaments, a glass bubble for my air plants, and a cute frog sticker from Rosie's collection. I don't know who crafted the glass bubble, but it's gorgeous. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and all was great. I didn't bother getting a paper bag. I ended up carrying everything to my car that was steps away. It was nice being in this venue. I look forward to returning and doing more shopping damage. Rosie is a talented artist. She was wearing a SkyDome sweater. I was so envious of her awesome find. If you are looking for a gift, this place is for you. You can also get a ton of gift cards. Everything in this store was up my alley. (414)