Mother’s Day shopping guide - Wright Sisters Group

Whether celebrating your mom, sister, aunt, grandmother, friends, teachers or neighbours, it’s time to appreciate the women in our lives who have raised us, fed us, shaped us or supported us. With Mother’s Day coming this Sunday, we wanted to make your local shopping just a little easier and while this day is not about the gifts…sometimes a little something is nice.

East York

Avoca Chocolates – 176 Hampton Avenue

Avoca Chocolates is a family-run operation dedicated to impacting the community with their love and dedication to fair-trade, high-quality ingredients. Visit their beautiful East York shop and choose from their sweet selection of handmade chocolate, ice cream, and gelato, with plenty of gluten and dairy-free options, all of which are made daily.

bare market – 1480 Danforth Avenue

At Toronto’s first one-stop shop for package-free goods, you can find locally sourced food, and home and body care products to help you move towards a less disposable lifestyle. If you’re looking

to kick-start being more sustainable at home, this is the place to go! bare market is conveniently located at 1480 Danforth Ave. in East York. They also offer online shopping for in-store pickup and free, local delivery for orders over $125, within Toronto. Due to popular demand, they now offer Canada-wide shipping. Don’t forget to check your DeClute Difference magazine for a special offer from bare market.

Pulp & Paperie – 1042 Coxwell Avenue

Pulp & Paperie is the new shopping spot for stylish stationery, unique greeting cards and beautiful gifts. Choose that perfect gift from their exciting collections: Moleskin Journals, Lamy Pens, Crabtree & Evelyn, Skip*Hop toys, Kate Spade New York, Rifle Paper Co., Village Gourmet, Anne Taintor, JellyCat, Anne-Marie Chagnon, Crocodile Creek, Vera Wang, Yellow Bird Paper Greetings, Two’s Company, Groovy Girls, Fringe, Ziliotto, Upper Canada Soap and many more.

Arts Market – 1856 Danforth Avenue

Since 2011, the Arts Markets have made shopping for handmade goods easy and convenient. With a vast array of products, from jewelry to pottery, from photography to gift cards, the Arts Market is the ideal destination for all your gift-shopping needs. They accept all major forms of payment and they gift wrap, too!

Doro Fine Gifts – 1771A Danforth Avenue

Doro Fine Gifts is a Toronto-based, family-operated gift package company which was born out of a love for curating the perfect gift and a deep-rooted belief in supporting local, Canadian businesses. Our gift packages primarily feature Canadian-made, quality goods, with many items sourced locally. We carefully select the companies we choose to partner with and offer an unparalleled selection of products, an easy shopping experience and exceptional customer service. Giving back is important to Doro Fine Gifts and they support the communities they live in. A portion of all sales is donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank.

Mashi Moosh – 1840 Danforth Avenue

Mashi Moosh is a Moroccan decor, accessories and gift shop offering beautiful, authentic Moroccan artisanal treasures. All products are thoughtfully and personally sourced in Morocco and are handcrafted by artisans using centuries-old traditions. While bringing beauty, uniqueness and comfort to your homes, they are also helping to sustain the incredible art forms of Morocco.

Crying Out Loud – 2005 Danforth Avenue

Crying Out Loud tells rich stories of hardship and well-being through a selection of thoughtfully curated products that promote both self-care and the care of others. Their mission to redefine the journey of mental wellness is one that includes chocolate and expletives alongside meditation and essential oils. The goal isn’t to strive for perfection but to achieve a healthy balance that allows you to survive and thrive in the face of adversity. In addition to their retail offerings, they offer workshops and community events promoting wellness through learning and social connection.

Leslieville/Riverdale

ANDPVA’s Indigenous Art Market – 1107 Queen Street East

A pop-up Indigenous art market in Toronto promoting and selling the work of Indigenous artists who have faced economic challenges throughout the pandemic. At the market, you’ll find beadwork, paintings, prints, candles, jewelry, and moccasins featuring the work of artists like Mo Thunder, Clayton Samuel King, Susan Hill, Warren Steven Scott, Mel Bartel, Wes Havill, Diane Montreuil, and more. 100% of art sales go to the artists.

Scout – 1140 Queen Street East

Scout is an independent card and gift shop with a focus on handmade, Canadian and artisanal items. They pride themselves on curating thoughtful goods that they stand behind and feel will offer something special to the homes and lifestyles of you and your loved ones. They believe in eco-consciousness, intentional purchases and practices, inclusivity and community. To their biggest fans, they’re also known as the store with a little something for everyone and the best card selection.

The Side Kitche n – 1093 Queen Street East

Located in the heart of Leslieville, this local gift shop has everything you need to stock your pantry, accessorize your table, and fill your soul! You’ll find unique food items, spices, one-of-a-kind tableware, cookbooks and unexpected gifts sure to charm all your favourite people. Meticulously curated by long-time Leslieville resident Yoona Hong, The Side Kitchen’s philosophy is to promote and highlight a collective of talented local vendors. Stop by and browse – you’ll find a treasure every time!

Good Neighbour – 935 Queen Street East

Good Neighbour is your local Leslieville fashion curator and coolhunter. This hip general store, in a converted bungalow, sells clothing, footwear, outerwear, housewares, gifts, potions, magic beans, kidswear, razors, toothbrushes, watches, jewelry, accessories, underwear, and more.

The Beach

Arts On Queen – 2198 Queen Street East

Arts On Queen is a little shop on the corner of Queen and Balsam where you can find so many gifts for moms; a piece of art for the wall, the perfect item of jewelry or a handmade card. All items are handcrafted in Canada so you can feel good making someone’s day special while also supporting Canadian artists.

The Curated Market Co. – 2116A Queen Street East

The Curated Market Co. is a beautiful and welcoming retail space that offers the people who live, work and visit the neighbourhood a place to shop and support locally designed and handcrafted goods. The owners offer a retail space to artists that is affordable within a busy community with natural foot traffic. They have a strong desire to see artists and makers succeed and grow. As soon as you step through the door, you can tell they are passionate and love what they do.

Boa Boutique – 2116B Queen Street East

Boa Boutique has a strong commitment to environmentally friendly and responsible fashion. Boa carries a large portion of apparel made in Canada, which keeps consumer dollars in North America and creates a smaller carbon footprint. Boa Boutique carries many beautiful styles and options for moms.

Pippins Tea Company – 2098 Queen Street East

Situated in the heart of The Beaches in Toronto, Pippins Tea Company is an independently owned retail shop which was established in 2004 out of a passion for tea. They offer more than 150 loose-leaf teas, branded teas, all things tea-related, sweets and treats, Beach memorabilia, an eclectic mix of giftware, china, cards, lotions, potions and much more.

Lush Beauty Spa – 2144A Queen Street East

Lush Beauty Spa offers extraordinarily indulgent manicures and pedicures, a relaxing setting with unprecedented levels of personal service from highly skilled technicians, plus the most comprehensive sanitation and safety in the nail salon industry, today.