Antique stores are a dime a dozen, and located everywhere. But for starters, I would make a habit of scoping out the stretch of shops on Queen W @ Roncy on a regular basis...big turnover, interesting finds, and great prices (dealers shop here constantly). I can't begin to start telling you how many great finds I have made here (but then again, I live in the nabe).. Also, you might want to check out the stretch of Bayview in Leaside. If price isn't a huge barrier, or you want new, you might check out the bigger stores that have located in a new "warehouse" district around Castlefield (north of Eglinton & Dyfferin). HorseFeathers has a great antiques selection right up your alley, and Elte carries the whole Ralph Lauren line, which I think includes the kind of stuff you like. Then there are the old standbys, such as The Art Shoppe on Yonge, south of Eglinton, and Ridpaths, on Yonge @ Davenport. Not cheap, but better than spending real money at places like Pottery Barn or Restoration hardware.
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10/8/08 at 3:45pm
