January Clean Up

There are still some great items on sale in the front of the store.....check it out!  We are getting the various departments ready to start with Spring before the March Blahs move in.  

There is a great selection of Valentine Day cards to remind your sweetheart how much you need them every day of the year.

LTB will post updates from upcoming gift fairs to preview some finds that you'll find on the shelf this Spring.

Wendy Tancock Christmas Trolley

On December 17th this card will be featured in the National Post.  They will be up in our Christmas Card Section on Saturday morning.....

Oil Cloth Alley Aprons etc.

We have added Oil Cloth Alley products to our mix at LTB.  

Oil Cloth Alley aprons are made from Vintage 1940 Apron Patterns updated with modern combos of prints with dots, stripes and checks.

This apron is the 'Day of The Dead' Toile and is available at the market.  We have document bags and pencil cases in this particular toile.

Entertain in style and wipe off any messes.....yes this is the same stuff as you found on the kitchen table!

Scrabble Mugs - Chris + Steven Show CBC Thursday December 15th

Thursday, December 15th on CBC Chris + Steven show (2pm est and online shortly after) Scrabble Mugs were chosen as part of the Christmas/Holiday Gift lineup. 

We prepared, stock levels are good but when we are 'sold out' ........ our next shipment won't arrive until February 2012.

Shop early to avoid being disappointed.

Scrabble Mugs + Treasures

Scrabble Mug allows each player to choose the best letter for placement on triple word score.  

If this is too complicated, you can grab some Scrabble Magnets and have the alphabet at your disposal.

Multiple Scrabble goodies for holiday gifts. 

Wonder Bread Mugs

Sister Corita by Bauer Pottery - Fall 2011
She was born Frances Elizabeth Kent, became Sister Mary Corita Kent when she entered the order of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart in Los Angeles, CA, and after leaving the order was known as Corita Kent.  She is one of America’s most celebrated serigraph artists. Her magical use of color and text won her international acclaim from the 1950s until her death in 1986.

She is responsible for these mugs.  You are responsible for the pbj to accompany them!

The mugs will be in store November 4, 2011.  Note:  LTB has a limited number of these mugs available this month.

Pearl + Daisy Arrive

Pearl + Daisy have arrived in Kensington Market.  

This is a line of natural, aromatheraphy based bath products made in Nova Scotia.  The scents we are featuring this season are:  St. George [ginger+nutmeg], Snuggle Bunny [lavender+chamomile], Gifts From The Sea [rosemary+mint] and Orange Bitters (mandarin+vetiver].  

"....handcraft our artisan products at our workshop in beautiful Nova Scotia, where we are inspired by the sea and sky and land that surround us. Our packaging features original designs inspired by vintage wallpaper and linoleum flooring patterns from old Nova Scotia farmhouses. Pretty satin ribbon lends a joyful note of elegance and abundance ..."  (Pearl + Diasy)