I wanted to do a whole
section on the Art District of Toronto, but there were
so many cool things
that I couldn't decide. So I am going to highlight one
particular shop which I feel is most representative of
the district. That shop is Tintaj. This is a place where
you can find everything from very cool alarm clocks to
old fashioned toys for your kids to garden decorations.
It's all handmade and ultra cool.
Tintaj is owned and operated by Carol Anne
Castray, a tin-smith turned shop-keeper. She
still does custom tinwork, but she spends most
of her time in her shop with her 16 year old
pug who's name I have forgotten (oops). Mouse
over her portrait to see some of her custom tin
picture frames. Or just look on the wall behind
her...
Check out these little
wind up robots! This is the sort of thing your grandparents
thought
were high-tech back in the 30's. I thought that the
bespectacled iron bird was pretty cool too.
If you are into horses Tintaj has a
nice selection of horse themed door knockers, wall
hooks, and other household stuff.
Remember those alarm
clocks I mentioned
at the top?
Tintaj can be found just across the
street from the big park on Queen Street West. Speaking
of the park, check out this
video of the amazing Mr. Verg the Toronto
improvisation artist.
Visit ultra cool Kensington
Market by clicking HERE!!!
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