Hometown Tourist: Holiday Markets in Toronto

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – the halls are decked, Christmas carols have hit the airwaves and Santa has come to town – which means it’s time to start Christmas shopping! Both H and I are all about shopping local, especially during the holiday season. Not only do you get to avoid hellish conditions at the mall, you’re able to give a unique gift while supporting Toronto’s local makers and independent businesses. Toronto is full of amazing pop-up markets this time of year where you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list.

Here are six not to be missed markets.

DIY: The On Crawford St. Guide to Creating Your Wedding Registry

Here's something you may not know - J and I are just 10 short months away from our wedding! We've slowly ticked items off our to-do list; venue, flowers, decor, DJ, limo... check, check and check. But before we take our trip up the aisle, we need to put together our registry. J and I had just started considering what we'd need to live happily ever after when Williams-Sonoma asked H and I to put together some tips and tricks on creating a registry. Needless to say we jumped at the chance!

After a lot of thought, here's our ultimate guide to creating a wedding registry.