SHELTER II - SUMMER ISSUE

A note from Gillian

WelcometothesecondissueofShelter magazine Those who know me well, know thatsummerisreallynotmyseason,sothis hasbeenaninterestingwrite/rideforme

Ofcoursethereispleasuretobehadinthe outdoors and embracing the freedom that comesfromnotneedingtolugaroundheavy coats and boots But I come from Scotland, the land of rain, with an occasional slice of sunshinethrowninnowandthen I’vehappily calledTorontohomeforthepast23yearsbut I don’t think I’ll ever get used to the seasonal changes in temperature that we experience here

For me summer is a dance between getting out and enjoying all that the season has on offerandstayingcoolandshady

Inthisissueweexploretheneighbourhoodof Leslieville Four of my team are east end girls andsotheyallcontributedtheirinsighttothe issue We talk summer fashion, summer events and I share my packing tips for all those summer trips I offer my insight into my recent (life changing) trip to Mexico City and Oaxaca Never again will I look at the humble marigoldquitethesame!

Pleaseletmeknowyourthoughtsonoursecondissue,thenextonewillbea biggie,weareturning20inSeptember.

Wishingyouallawonderfulsummerhoweveryouspendit!!

Creative Director & Publisher

GillianGillies

Editorial Director

ChristinaFilippelli

Content Director

MoniqueResnick

Content Contributor

SilviaMazzone

TriciaBird

CristinaMartin

Illustration Designer

CristinaMartin

The Summer Solstice

Thesummersolsticeoccurswhenthesun travelsalongitsnorthernmostpathinthesky

Thismarkstheastronomicalstartofsummerin thenorthernhalfoftheglobeandthelongest dayoftheyearwhenthesunreachesits highestpointinthesky.

Thiseventhasbeenasourceofinspiration, spirituality,andfestivityinmanycultures, symbolizingfertility,growth,andthe celebrationoflight Thesolsticeisatimeto honourthesun,whichisseenasalife-giving force,ensuringbountifulharvestsandthe sustenanceofcommunities

KeepinginlinewithourpreviousissueI decidedtoreleasethesecondissueof SHELTERonthesummersolstice,tocapture thisenergyaswecontinuetogrowand cultivateournewmagazine

Theseimagesaretakeninmyshadygarden.I lovehavingplantsandflowerssurroundingme anddotrytotakefulladvantageofthisoutdoor roomduringsummerseasonhereinToronto, Canada

See Source Guide on page 36 for more details

Mexico City & Oaxaca

LastOctoberIspenttimeinMexicoCity andOaxacaaspartofadesignsummit.I wentwithanopenmindandheartbut didnotanticipatetheprofoundeffectthe placesandthepeoplewouldleavewith me.Wewerethereinthedayspreceding DiadelosMuertos,streetsand doorwayswerefilledwithmarigoldsand altersbothprivateandpublicwereladen withofferingsforlovedones.

Mexico

MexicoCityisloud,bustlingandvibrant Itiscongestedandcanfeeloverwhelmingat timeswiththesheernumberofpeopleandcars Don’texpecttogetanywherefast!But thereismagictobefoundonalmosteverycornerandthepeople,hospitalityandfood areworldclass

TherewasapalpableprideineveryinteractionIhadandIlovedwalkingaroundthe streets,gettingalittlelostbutthenfindingsomehiddengemsandrealizingIwasnever lostatall,Iwassimplyonanotherpath.Thecraftsmanshipinthesmallboutiquesand foodpairingsintherestaurantsandcafesweredivine.Asagluten-freepescatarianI atesowell,cornisusedwherewegenerallyusewheatsoeverymealwasadelightfor me.

Oaxacaisa90minuteflightfromMXCairport.WestayedinOaxacacitywhichisthe largestcityinthestateofOaxaca.ThepacinghereislessfranticthanMexicoCitybut thereisstillavibrantandtangibleenergy

Mytimeherewasfocusedonlearningaboutthelocalcrafts-visitingweaversof textiles,carpetsandpalmforbasketsalongwithcandle,clothingandshoemakersand potters EachnightwedinedatadifferentrestaurantandIfellcompletelyinlovewith thiscity SomuchsoIamplanningareturntripwithDeanlaterthisyear

DiadelosMuertos-TheDayoftheDead,iscelebratedinMexicoinearlyNovember It’satimetorememberlovedonesthathavepassed Marigoldsareusedinabundance todresstheentrancestobuildingsandtheyadornbothprivateandpublicaltars.They areusedtoattractthespiritsoflovedonestothealterswhereofferingsoffoodand candlelightarepresentedasgifts.Itisalifechangingexperiencetowitnessandbe partofthisuniqueholidaywhichonlymademytimethereevenmorespecial.

Contramarisamustdineatrestaurant.

OwnedbyGabrielaCamaratheinterior designissimpleandanchoredbya huge(spectacular)wallmural The menuisfishforward,hencethemural design,welettheserverspickforus andwewerenotdisappointed!Book wellinadvanceorkeepyourfingers crossedforawalk-intableontheday

Dining Fashion

Mexico City

Somanybeautifuloptions.Carla Fernandezspokeatourdesignsummit, sheisasfascinatingasherclothing which(inmyhumbleopinion)needsto betriedontobeunderstood SandraWeilisverydiversefromfloor lengthtaffetaskirtstotailoredtrousers madefromthemostbeautifulwool suitingwithanunexpectedembroidered waistbandwithagoldthread Simpleby Tristahasgreatsandlesandslidesand everydaybasicsforyourwardrobe.

Museums

& Gallerie

Youcan’tgotoMXCandnotvisitthe homeofFridaKahloandDiegoRivera. WatchFridaontheplane(IflewAir Canada)andfallinlovewithher,her passionforherart&lifeandher oversizedjewelry!CasaLuisBarraganis aUNESCOworldheritagesiteandthe formerhomeandstudioofarchitectLuis Barraganbuiltin1948,it’samustsee too

Mexico City

Th Mother Ship

Aspartofthedesignsummit,Ivisited HectorEsrawe’sarchitecturalstudio,it wassuchabeautifulcreativehubandI lovedseeingtheirprocessandhow theystoretheirprojectmaterials One projectthatcaptivatedmewastheir designforXINUperfumes Avisittothe storeengagedallmysenses-itson thesecondfloorwithterracesontwo sidesthatgrowsomeofthebotanicals fortheperfumesandhomefragrances Allissobeautifullylitandpresentedits anoasis.Amustvisit.

Dining

Oaxacaisafoodiesheavenevenifyou don’tconsideryourselfafoodie!From yourmorningcupofhotcacaoatMasea withasidetreatfromitsbakery,toa delicioustastingmenuatCasaSilencio, thefoodinOaxacawillkeepyoucoming backformore

Oaxaca

Shopping

Wheretobegin,thereareopenair marketsandbeautifulcraftforward storessellingclothing,textilesand pottery Thestreetsarecanopiedwith colourfulbuntingthatcastspatternson thebuildingsbelow.Putterandstumble uponatreasureorthree.Ipurchased severalsmallerwovenpiecesthatIam usingaswallhangingsandtablerunners inmyhome.Theembroideryworkand potteryisexquisitealso

Places of Interest

MitlaisaboutanhoursdrivefromOaxaca anditsnamemeansunderworld,it’savery sacredplacedinzapoteccultureand especailysignificantduringDiadelos Muertos Thearchitecturalstructuresare adornedwithstonefriezesthathavebeen interpretedtorepresenttheseasons,these patternscanbeseenintextilesandpottery throughouttheregion TheSantoDominigo ChurchinOaxacalooksverysimplefromthe outsidebutitsceilingsarethemostintricate andornatethatIhaveeverseen.

Oaxaca

Meeting the Makers

Vera&SamfromCosaBuena(GoodThing) wereourguidesinOaxaca They connectedusdirectlywiththemakersand smallartisansthatIwouldnothavehadthe pleasureofotherwisemeeting.Manylivein remoteareasthatIwouldnothaveknown togoto.Ifyouwishtoimmerseyourself withthecraftspeopleofthisregionand learnmore,IwouldcontactVeraformore informationontheirserviceswhichrunthe gauntletfromyogaretreatstoartisan sourcingtrips Wearecollaboratingon someuniquepiecesforaclientprojectas wellasourStudioCollection

Sizzling Summer Fashion Finds

Ifyouhaven’tguessedIdrawalotof inspirationfromfashion Forme,it’sallin thedetails-thewayafabricfalls,a gorgeousstitchingdetailandofcourse pattern Ihavealwaysbeenoneforquality overquantity,knowingtheharshrealitiesof discardedclothing WhenIshopforclothing it’salwayspurposeful Igravitatetowards independentboutiquesanddesignersfor theirinterestingofferingsandquality

Fashion

WhenIfirstmovedtoTorontomysummerwardrobewasthesizeof asmallsuitcase.Ikidyounot,everythingfittedinthere.Scotlandis knownformanythingsbutitshotsummerdaysarenotoneof them.Movinghereittookalmostadecadeformetofindmy summerworkwardrobe Upuntilthensummerclothinghadalways centeredaroundtravelandhadnothingtodowithwork,orworking inanairconditionedspacewhilstthetempsroaredabove30 degreesoutside.

Dressingforhotdaysstilldoesn’tcomenaturallytome,Iamfar morecontentinthespringandfallandIlovemylayersandfeet encasedinsocksandshoes HoweveroverthepasttwodecadesI havefoundabalancetoworkinginthesummerheatanda wardrobethatIlove.

Someofmysummerpicksareonthenextfewpages!

The Everywhere Bag

I’vesearchedhighandlowfortheperfect bag,wefoundit!Thesebagsareperfect forthebeachoraquicktriptothemarket Bothfunctionalandstylishwe’velonged forsomethingwithstructure,resistantto waterandsizeable!Thisbagisonefrom ourcollectionfromOaxacaandavailable fromourwebsite.Eachbagisuniqueand wehavethreedifferentsizes.Madefrom recycledmaterialsfromasmallwomen’s collective.

Fashion

This Ilk

Lightweightstatementjewelryiswhat definesThisIlk FoundedbyMontreal designerTamaraBavdek,eachpieceis sounique!Statementpiecesareago-to formyselfbutsomuchofthetimethe weightofthemcanbeuncomfortable. Thelightweightqualityofthesepieces aretrulyunique.Thisslowfashionbrand offerssmallquantitiescentraltotheir ethosofsustainabilityandauthenticity I adoretheirhaircombclipsalso-so prettyforasummerwedding

Heirloom Hats

TosayIwasexcitedtolearnabout HeirloomHatswouldbean understatement Samantha-Tara Mainvillecelebratestheartof millinery.Allhatsaremadebyhand andcelebratedfortheirgorgeous detailandartisticintegrity.Youknow howmuchIloveagoodhat!

Fashion

Ewanika

Myfavouritestoreinthewholeworldis righthereinToronto.Ewanikaisan absolutegemofafindandtheofferings arecuratedandthoughtfulwithahappy doseofcheekywhenrequired Ifind largedepartmentstoresoverwhelming andlovethatTrishhasdoneallofthe hardworkformeinbringingtogether smallanddiversebrandsunderone roof Layeredandunexpected It’s alwaysmygoto,sometimessimplyjust tosayhelloandhaveachat

Narwhal Boutique

Aroundsince2010thiscentrally locatedboutiqueoffersanarrayof gorgeousclothingandaccessories I lovetheLorenzoPants,thesewideleg, relaxed-fittingpantsareidealforthe summermonths.Theuniquefeatureof theadjustabletabsatthehemhasme smitten.TheEmmaVestisagorgeous andclassicoptionforarefinedsummer look.Pairitwithlightweightpantsora longskirtandheadoutthedoor!

Fashion

Wraps & Pj’s

MydesignerfriendEmilyGriffin’sside hustleImliisabeautifulcollectionof Indianprintedwrapsandpj’s.Madefrom abeautifullightweightandairycotton, theseareperfectfortravelandthe cottage.

Things To See & Do This Summer

Thereisnoshortageofthingstododuringthe summermonths!Fromsimplepleasureslike sittinginthegardenreadingabook,enjoyinga mealonapatio,orwanderingthroughamarketthelististrulyendless I’veroundedupafewof ourfavouritesummereventstotakepartin

Jazz Fest

There’snothingbetterthan listeningtojazzmusicwhile enjoyingapost-dinnericecream. BeginningJune20ththecitywill becomeadestinationformusic lovers.Performanceswilltake placeinbothpublicandprivate spaces.Over1,500musicianswill entertainthecityfor10days!

June21-30,2024

Events

Visual Arts

TorontoOutdoorArtFair(TOAF)occurs annuallyatNathanPhillipsSquareduringthe summermonths.It’saspecialeventasvisitors areexposedtoavarietyofdifferentmediums, aswellasartistsatvariousstagesintheir careers.It’salwaysmeaningfultomeetthe personbehindtheartworkandbeabletoask 101questions!Ifyoucan’tmakethefairin personyoucanviewandpurchaseamultitude ofworksonline

July12-14,2024

Pride Month

PrideMonthishere!Thecitytruly comesaliveforthismonth’slong celebrationofthe2SLGBTQI+ community Theannualweekend festivalkicksoffonThursday June27thandrunsthrough SundayJune30th Experience concerts,parades,marketsand more!

Events

Caribana Weekend

Caribanaisestimatedtoattract1million visitorstoToronto.Theweekendfeaturesa varietyofevents-fromfamilyfriendly gatherings,musicaleventsandofcoursethe GrandParade.Thecostumes,foodandmusic areallincredible!

August1-5,2024

Day trip to PEC

IrecommendtakingthedaytodrivetoPrince EdwardCountyandvisitingOenoGallery.The galleryishometotopCanadianand internationalartists.The3-acresculpture gardenismagnificenttowalkthrough.The upcomingexhibit,Summerof‘24:Experience Art,willbeonthissummer Itfeatures24ofthe gallery‘scontemporaryartists Afterexploring thegalleryIrecommendenjoyingawoodoven pizzaatHuffEstates(onthepatioofcourse!) GFoptionsareavailable

Events

Farmer’s Markets

Thecitycomesaliveinthewarmermonths withfarmer’smarkets I’veroundedupsome ofmyfavouritesacrossthecity

WithrowParkFarmers’Market Saturday9am-1pm(June-midOctober)

EvergreenBrickWorksFarmers’Market Openyear-roundonSaturday8am-1pm

DavisvilleVillageFarmers’Market JuneRowlandsPark Tuesdays3-7pm(May-October)

TheLeslievilleFarmers’Market GreenwoodPark Sundays9am-2pm(May12-Nov3rd)

TrinityBellwoodsFarmers’Market Tuesdays3-7pm(May7-Oct29)

A Walking Tour Of Leslieville

Leslievilleisavibrantneighbourhoodfullof wonderfulcafes,parks,eclecticstoresand excellentrestaurants Centrallylocatedtothecity’s core,Leslievilleexudeswarmthandaquaint neighbourlyfeel.

Dining

You’d never guess there’s a 4,000 sq ft farm on Avling’s rooftop. This is the epitome of urban farming. Produce grown ontherooftopgardenisusedas ingredients in the restaurant’s food and beer. The brightly lit, cheery space serves up a variety of dishes for brunch, lunchanddinner!

Explore

Sipping and Nibbling

Allwood Market is one of those spaces that pulls you in from the sidewalk Upon walking into the space you are met with stylish and unique products The space is both retail and cafe The owner/designer Kevin Allwood believes we should redefinethewayweapproachfood and fashion and values a holistic wayofliving.KASPACEcafeserves up nutritious dishes featuring an array of vegetarian and vegan items.

Sipping and Nibbling

Kotn x Maha’s Cafe is a beautiful cafe/retail experience Kotn’s brand is about wearable goods that are not only ethically made but excellent quality The moody lighting, arched entry ways and chandeliers draws visitors into the space After viewing the retail selections patrons can enjoysomethingtoeatanddrink inthecafearea.

Explore

The Perfect Find

The Side Kitchen is a shop for the homecookwithacuratedcollectionof cookbooks, unique food items and all the perfect gifts for your favourite people

Retail Th

LuminaireAuthentikoffersCa made,handcrafted,lightfixtu myriadofcolouroptions.Thepr haveamodernsensibilitywi refinedsilhouettes,andt customizablewithmultiplecolours cords,shades,andca

Explore

Retail Therapy

GadaboutisaTorontovintage institution.Spreadovertwofloors thecollectionisextensivehomewares,stylingprops, accessories,andonthesecond floorisvintagefashion It’sareal treasuretrove OnarecentvisitI spiedacoupleofpiecesfroma vintageScottishweaverinthe softestmohair

Retail Therapy

CoalMiner’sDaughterisfilledwitha uniquearrayofclothingandaccessories. Carryinglocalbrandsispartofthestore’s ethos,soyou’reboundtofindsomething uniqueandwonderfulhere.

Explore

See Source Guide on page 40 and QR code on page 41 for more details

Retail Therapy

RaisetheRootOrganicMarketisa smallgrocerystorewithanarrayof productofferings Itisafamily businessandthereisatonofcare thatgoesintoallaspectsofit

Summer Travel Tips

by Gillian

Here'safewofmyfavouritetipstoensureasmoothjourney

I love to travel, I'm Saggitarius so it’s embedded within my DNA. I used to find the whole packing thing a big chore but not any more Herearemygoldenrules:

If the trip is for five nights or less I take carry-on I've become very adept at packing only what I need and this is all downtomynexttwotips

Keep a note of what you pack for every trip I have done this for the past 10+ years IhaveanExcelworkbookandeach triphasanewpage Inameeachtabwith a place and a year (Mexico23) and then I makeanoteintheworkbookofthelength of time I was there and the time of year I writedownallthatIamplanningontaking but then when I return, I update the list removing anything I didn't wear and adding notes such as the weather, or if I wasshortofanythingorifIhadaccessto a washing machine when I was away. All ofthisintelbuildsareallyclearpictureof

howmuchIneedtotakewhenItraveland it’seasytocomparepastdataforsimilar trips HavingthenotesalsoensuresthatI mixupmyclothesanddon'talwayspack thesamethings,extendingthewearand usefactorofeachitem Thisonething savesmesomuchtime,effortandmoney

Toiletries - I adore skincare and don't like to skimp when I travel I have an airline approved plastic bag with all my goodies always filled for when I am flying with a carryon Ihaveovertheyearsfoundsmall sizes of the things I love and I refill or replenish as things run low This way I know that everything I want will fit For longer trips I always have my large toiletries bag filled, I have duplicates of things such as tweezers and make up brushessothatI'malwayspacked.WhenI return from a trip I fill up any items that need restocked and then I am all set for mynextadventure.

Credits, Guides & Sources

Source Guide

Mexico Inspired Bathroom Flatlay

1 SchumacherfromtheCarolineZHurleycollectioninAquinnahHandBlockCamel2 Mexican,AJourney ThroughDesignbyNewellTurner3.MuddfinishsampleinDenim4.KristyStaffordTextiles&Wallpaperin BrownPaint5 BeautifulmarigoldsfromHomeDepot6 DedarMilanoD22011,Col 0057 Schumacherfromthe DrususTaborcollectioninTrickledownBlues8 StonefromYorkFabricainBrecciaPernice9 Lightingsamples fromSininTerracotta,Cream&Dune10.Prettymetalsample11.TheOriginalScallop,SalvesenGrahamx JenniferMannersinCoral12 KlinkermatporcelainsamplefromStonetileTiles 13 WhitesagefromTheRock Store14.TerracottamatporcelainsamplefromStonetileTiles15.TangoCottofromCercanTileInc.16.

DesignersGuild,ShiwacollectioninCarlow

Source Guide Fashion

1.Ewanika.Imagesourcedfrom Ewanika’swebsite

2.TheEverywhereBag. AvailablefromtheGGIStudio Collection

3.LauPamaEarringsinmoss armygreen.Availableat ThisIlkcom

4.LiliumHairCombClipin white.AvailableatThisIlk.com.

5 CalcarellastrawhatDetachablenaturalgrosgrain ribbonwithblackric-rac. AvailableatHeirloomHats

6.ChrysanthemumstrawhatNaturalandblackstripesstraw fringe AvailableatHeirloom Hats.

7.MapoesieIconScarfin2 colours AvailableatEwanika

8.HereuSerraSandalinoat. AvailableatEwanika.

9 LorenzoPant Availableat NarwhalBoutique.

10.EmmaVest.Availableat NarwhalBoutique

11.Poppycockrobe.Availableat Imli.ca.

12 Variouspyjamastyles availableatImlica

Source Guide Events

1 CharlieMcCormick photographysourcedfrom VerandaMagazine.

2 TorontoJazzFestivalimage sourcedfromBloorYorkville website.

3 BlueBreak,LiamReynolds ImagesourcedfromTOAF website.

4 TOAFlogo Imagesourced fromTOAFwebsite

5.Prideparade.ImagefromBuzz Magazine

6 CaribanaFestival Image sourcedfromComplex.com.

7 CaribanaFestival Image sourcedfromtheCaribana Torontowebsite.

8.OenoGallery.Imagesourced fromOenoGallery’swebsite 9.ProvenceMarket.Image sourcedfromTheLondoner.

10 Farmer’sMarket Image sourcedfromGraceLondon.

1 SaladfromtheAvling 2 ProductsfromTheSide Kitchen.

3 ProductfromCoalMiners Daughter

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