Hatchet is a textile studio by Christina Obuch that creates handmade production for home decor and accessories, in Oakville, Ontario. Focusing on silk-screening and natural dying, Hatchet creates rustic pillowcases and tea towels printed with natural Canadian designs, such as narwhals, bird eggs and sea grapes. Some designs are clearly and detailed images, while others seem […]
Toronto
Toronto Eats: Lunch at Kinton Ramen
I love noodles. I am a noodle girl. Hence ramen. Specifically, Kinton Ramen. I walked by often as it was undergoing construction and was intrigued by the gorgeous wood siding storefront, and I finally found time to eat lunch there with some friends. To start, I had the delectable Tofu Furai, a mixture of tofu […]
Soma Chocolatemaker
It is pretty much impossible to go to Soma Chocolatemaker and leave without buying something tasty! Whether it’s a handcrafted chocolate truffle, impossibly rich chocolate cake or thick hot chocolate that is basically melted chocolate, there is something to tempt everyone. One of the many benefits of visiting a Soma boutique is that the chocolatemakers […]
Toronto Eats: Birthday Dinner at Cafe Belong
Cafe Belong is an amazing restaurant located at the Evergreen Brickworks that specializes in sustainable, seasonal, locally sourced dishes. Chef and owner Brad Long is a staunch advocate for sustainable farming and ethical treatment of livestock. There are many meatless options on both the brunch and dinner menus, so vegetarians do not feel forgotten or second-class. To […]
Canadian Design: Son of a Woodcutter by Jack Fouracre
Son of a Woodcutter is a woodcraft design company by Jack Fouracre that Tomiko and I discovered at the Annex Flea in November. Spurred by the need to prevent wooden pallets or old barnboard from ending up in landfill sites, Jack Fouracre transforms these into sturdy, beautiful pieces that will last a lifetime. When I was […]