There may be some renovations required before they open. We’ll keep you posted, and if you know anything, pass it along.

The restaurant Paramour is currently closed; their voice mail message says they are closed for renovation and will be reopening next month. Based on a recent article, the space is now called “94 Ossington,” after it’s address. At this time, all the space is being used for is some “pop up” shops in the next few weeks.

We also just learned that retailer and designer Virginia Johnson is closing up her Ossington shop and moving to a space at 970 College St, just west of Dovercourt. Her last day on Ossington will be Saturday, October 22. She will be throwing her semi-annual sample sale on Ossington on November 18-19, at 76 Ossington. Otherwise, head on up to College after November 1.

EDIT: A commenter to our site says Beau Lieu Bistro (59 Ossington) was open on Saturday, October 15. We don’t know the status of the restaurant, and are trying to find out, because it is a bit unusual. We have walked by a couple of nights when they should have been open but were not, so as they write on their  website, call ahead:

Our restaurant may no longer be in operation.
Please call in to see whether we’re open or closed.
Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.

Meanwhile, we will keep you posted when new businesses come in to replace these. Have any news of your own? Please post in the comments.

I thought it was cool as I was flipping through Metro this morning to see the ad featuring Virginia’s bag. She’s hit the mainstream with this one. Open a newspaper, or visit the Shoppers Drug Mart website, and you will see a brightly coloured tote ”created by Canadian textile designer Virginia Johnson” being offered as the special gift with a $125 or more beauty purchase. That is a good value.

The bag is representative of Johnson’s bright, casual style. Her store on Ossington, and all the other retail locations which sell her products, offers beach bags, totes, hats, dresses and more in summery styles and colours.

Virginia Johnson’s home base is at 132 Ossington Avenue.

One of the shops that always have things you won’t find anywhere else is C1 Art Space. If you’re looking for some nice ornaments these little snowmen are made right in the store and go from between $18-$25.

C1 Art Space also had these little creatures from a little company called Damned Dollies. They also have little ones that make very unique tree ornaments also!

Johnathan + Olivia and the featured store inside Top Shop, have some great selection on clothes which make great gifts if chosen well. If you’re looking for gifts for your man, this collection called TopMan includes jackets and sweaters, as well as stylish hats and socks.

Jonathan and Olivia also have a line of children’s clothes. When you have kids in the Ossington neighbourhood, they need to fit in with the hipster crowd too. Jonathan + Olivia’s collection is just the style they need to be seen in the Oz scene.

Telegramme Prints also has a collection of prints to decorate the walls of you or your loved ones’ house. This print by Charlie Harper is in the Christmas spirit and goes for $225 framed.

One of the employees of Telegramme Prints also makes his own Christmas ornaments. Patrick Fisher is a local glass artist who sells these stylish ornaments which make for a nice gift for only $20.

Our favourite florist on the street, Dani, from Jaiden’s Petals has nice gifts for everyone, because who doesn’t love flowers over the holidays? When we stopped by she showed us this red amaryllis plant, which is something you can bring along to a Christmas party as a hostess gift, and they’ll remember you were there long after your hosts have drunk the wine the other guests brought along. It blossoms into a bright red Christmasy bouquet.

If you’ve found this blog, you’re probably a bit of a techie, and you probably think you’re stylish too. Virginia Johnson has just the gift for your work colleagues or loved ones to show them how much you love your technology. Cute, knit iPhone sleeves is needed to keep circuitry warm in the winter, so your friends can keep texting you, and you’ll make them look good while at it.

Last but not least, Delux Restaurant has been canning their own preserves, with pickled raisins, jalapenos, and even candied walnuts. With prices all under $10 for these little stocking stuffers who wouldn’t like a taste of what the Delux chefs put together in their spare time.

Let us know what other gifts you find along Ossington!

]]> http://ossingtonvillage.com/2010/12/the-ossington-last-minute-gift-guide-part-2/feed/ 3 http://ossingtonvillage.com/2009/11/ossington-written-up-in-travel-and-leisure/ http://ossingtonvillage.com/2009/11/ossington-written-up-in-travel-and-leisure/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:57:28 +0000 Melinda M http://ossingtonvillage.com/?p=185 When an upscale travel mag like Travel and Leisure writes a glowing article about you, you have arrived! Congrats to our own Ossington Avenue then for hitting the bigtime. The article is titled Exploring Toronto’s West End, but only covers Ossington.

Along with Pizzeria Libretto, also mentioned are Watusi, Ministry of the Interior, Virgina . . . → Read More: Ossington written up in Travel and Leisure]]> When an upscale travel mag like Travel and Leisure writes a glowing article about you, you have arrived! Congrats to our own Ossington Avenue then for hitting the bigtime. The article is titled Exploring Toronto’s West End, but only covers Ossington.

Along with Pizzeria Libretto, also mentioned are Watusi, Ministry of the Interior, Virgina Johnson, Union and Jonathan + Olivia.

Nice to see some good travel press about Ossington.