arianne lim

Who wants a coach bag when you could have something so original that there wouldn't be a knock off??  Newest 100 Mile Finds vendor arianne lim could make you a bag to show off.

In her words, "my pieces are made to add colour, fun, & drama to your everyday outfit.  pair them with your white tank, jeans, & heels for a chic-lunch-date-with-friends look or wear them with your LBDs & LWDs for a night out on the town, romantic dinner dates, cocktail parties, & weddings". 

These bags are beautifully crafted and the inside is as delightful to the eyes as the outside, each lined with complimentary fabric.  And arianne lim does custom orders, perfect for your wedding party.  Now that is part of the bridesmaid outfit you could definitely wear again!
We are happy to welcome arianne to 100 Mile Finds.  To locate her bags in the non-virtual world, find them in Toronto at Arts Market
1114 Queen St. East, Toronto (East of Pape Ave.)
Wed-Fri: 12pm - 6pm;  Sat - Sun: 11am - 6pm

Shop local at the Wandering Winter Craft Shows

November 24 & 25th
The Magic Pony, 680 Queen St. W.
December 1st
The Cameron House, 408 Queen St. W.
December 9th
The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W.

This is the 3rd year of the Wandering Winter Crafts Shows in Toronto. Emma Smith of Shopcats.ca has come up with a great idea by creating a sort of  Pop-Up Shop/Craft Show event. It gives customers several chances over the busy holiday season to shop local from some truly amazing vendors. Over 4 dates in three locations, with more than 30 artisans, it's going to be amazing!

Thunderpeep Designs

You can find some gorgeous jewelry, beautifully made home accessories, hand painted t's, adorable kids clothes, yummy treats, and tons more. Thunder Peep Designs will be at the Magic Pony. I know there is someone on your list that will appreciate her witty, whimsical cards.

Jack & Willa Designs will be at the Cameron House & the Gladstone Hotel. They carry an adorable line of children's clothes. The sweetest kimono's, dresses and onesies around!


Join us in supporting some truly amazing artisans that just happen to be local! Happy shopping!

Arlumizu Designs

 New 100 Mile Finds vendor Arlumizu Designs is on a mission - "to inspire people’s senses by surrounding their world with comfort, bringing warmth and beauty into their homes, and therefore fulfilling their dreams with my creations and designs.  I do this by re-purposing luxurious designers’ fabrics, that are only available to the Trade, and have been discontinued by the European manufacturers, saving them from ending up in a landfill site."

 The Arfina Tote bag's outer fabric is 100% cotton and soil/stain resistant. The lining is a textured silk.  It has an outside zippered pocket & two other pockets inside. The bottom is textured faux leather & has silver feet attached which holds it above the surface preventing damage from dirt or moisture.

The Manu clutch bag is made from upholstery weight fabric. The lining is a polyester fabric. It has a front decorative button in a beige colour. This striking clutch bag can be worn from day to evening.

Items featured can be purchased directly from the site. Welcome to 100 Mile Finds Arlumizu Designs.

 

Healthy Elements

Healthy Elements on 100 Mile Finds creates infused oils and vinegars that we can vouch for, having tried it myself.  Combining organic herbs, fruits and imported spices to enhance the flavor of foods, Lucy creates unique combinations of infused products to enhance your cooking.  

And they are very pretty making excellent gifts.  Pictured here are herbed salts and herb infused oil - yum!

 

Healthy Elements has created "unique combinations of flavorful foods for the soul, and scents for the mind.  Balancing these products to enhance one's palette, with just a pinch splash, drop or drizzle, your taste buds will love it!"   

Find Healthy Elements at the Etobicoke School for the Arts Craft Fair on November 17.

Toronto Waldorf School's annual Arts & Crafts Fair

Toronto Waldorf School's annual Arts & Crafts Fair
Friday November 16, 2012 6-9pm
Saturday November 17, 2012 10am - 5pm
Admission is $5 for adults, children under 16 are free - includes re-admission and parking


Always a fun family event this year the Toronto Waldorf School's 21st annual Arts & Craft Fair will not only be held on Saturday November 17th from 10am to 5pm as usual but they have added Friday night, from 6 to 9pm. Friday evening you can enjoy the unique hand crafted work of over 50 juried aritsans while enjoying live music, dessert and coffee. Sounds very civilized to me!
Proudly showcasing the hand crafted work of over 50 juried artisans, you will have the opportunity to shop for quality, unique toys, pottery, jewellery, wood products, home decor, clothing, photography and more.
Saturday there will be Make & Take Craft workshops going on throughout the day, everything from candle dipping and dream catchers to basket and wreath making.

The Organic Village Market will run from 8:30am -1:30pm on Saturday and the event is "enviro-friendly" so bring reusable shopping bags. There will be limited childcare available on Saturday too!

Chef Gabriele Ferron at Butcher By Nature

On Friday November 9th between 4pm and 7pm,
Butcher By Nature will be hosting a tasting of various risotto dishes prepared by Master Chef Gabriele Ferron of  Verona, Italy.



For me, there are certain dishes that you order in restaurants, they are just too much work to make at home, risotto is definitely a restaurant dish. I LOVE risotto but as far as I'm concerned, it takes way too much effort on my part, especially when the end result isn't guaranteed!  "Don't stir my rice. It's too delicate." music to my ears.

Master Chef Gabriele Ferron known as the "World Ambassador for Rice",  is renowned for his obsession with risotto. He wants to save us from the labour of risotto! "15-minute risotto, so you can spend more  time living!"
Also known as the "King of Rice" Ferron is a rice-master chef, he mills his own rice at the Antica Pila Vecia farm, just outside Verona, Italy. His empire includes a production company, two restaurants, and an academy. His product lines include risotto, rice grissini, rice biscuits, pasta made from rice flour, rice polenta and more. There are even gluten-free and celiac options available.

Ferron rice is a high quality cereal which creates supreme rice products and tasty, nutritional dishes. Among the wide variety of products manufactured by Ferron there are two different kinds of rice, Carnaroli rice and Vialone Nano rice. Carnaroli rice originated from cross-breeding Vialone and Lencino rices and is now regarded as the best rice in Italy. The superfine, larger grain rice stays firm and distinct making it perfect for robust and delicate rice dishes including salads, risottos and timbales. Vialone nano rice is minimally processed so that the natural starches are preserved, producing a rich, flavourful & creamy risotto. Retaining more vitamins and minerals, it is a healthier alternative to other commercial products.

Join the folks at Butcher By Nature on Friday November 9th between 4pm and 7pm when Master Chef Gabriele Ferron prepares his organic Vialone Nano with different organic meats offered for sale at BBN. Sounds like we've got dinner covered!
-Shirley

Gifts of my Hands

And it is a talented pair of hands in Nici Shipway.  Nici gave up her job as a a behavioural therapist who worked with autistic children (thank you Nici for your previous efforts in this field, btw, I am sure you have made a difference to many children and their parents) to focus on a different kind of creative endeavor.  Gifts of my Hands is the company under which Nici sells her unique jewellery and accessories.

Nici loves weddings - her one-of-a-kind wedding bouquets can be kept forever.  And she will help you accessorize with her fascinators and custom jewellery.  What a great way to add a twist and make that special day your own.  Nici loves to work with brides to be on custom orders.

If there is not a wedding in your near future, Gifts of my Hands jewellery pieces include this Golden Snitch necklace.  I think this would make an amazing gift, and at $20 it's a steal.

Welcome to 100 Mile finds Nici.  We can't wait to see what those amazing hands create.