Toronto Real Estate with the Julie Kinnear Team

Trove is a "treasure-trove". A lot of Canadian made, "unique" jewellry. The selection of scarves and hats is amazing. They have a lot of recycled clothing, everything from shoes, purses and bags. You are getting little pieces of art. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

A great place to buy really cool posters, cards and anything to do with movies - Elvis & Marilyn are alive here, but so are all the modern people and you can get posters framed or unframed, along with so much other funky stuff related to our media culture.

A great place to get your nails & feet done - amazing quality at Yonge Street dive prices! You can get a professional manicure & pedicure for only $40 - book well in advance as this service is very popular, and the price hasn't changed in years. They will take their time, never using razor blades on your feet or otherwise being rough, and use quality instruments & polishes. The spa looks wonderful, I have never gotten any other services there but everything looks very clean and professional. Now that summer's here I'll be booking early :)

Finally, the store Bloor West Village has long needed. Evymama is a maternity boutique with the most beautiful maternity clothing in Toronto's west end - by far! They also specialize in nursing clothing, nursing bras and baby carriers. It's all gorgeous! The staff is incredible and very knowledgeable. They even have a nursing room with bathroom, change table and a kids play area. Evymama is at 266 Jane St., just north of Bloor.

If you are a fish lover - the kind you keep and feed, not the kind you eat - you will love this homey pet shop right across the street from the No Frills on Bloor. They keep their tanks really clean and have a wide variety of live bearing fish, little frogs, snails, and all the usual kinds of fish like tetras - nothing fancy, just good strong stock. They also have a lot of very well cared for budgies. I find the dog, cat & fish accessories a little pricey, but there is a wide selection and helpful friendly staff. If they don't have something you want, they'll order it for you!

Amazing silver jewellery!!!!!! Need I say more? It's right next to a futon store at the corner of Howland & Bloor, and there are always exotic clothes & vases & stuff from South America in the windows. If you can get past the guessing game of 'is it a bongo drum or a chair?' and make it into the store, you will find case after case of the most beautifully hand crafted silver earrings, pendants, bracelets and chains, many with semi precious stones and elaborate designs. There are also accessories like handbags, household decor, and furniture. It is an amazing store and has been around forever. There is something for every person and every budget!

If you are loking for jewellery in the Bloor West Village there is no finer place to stop in than Jasmine's Fine Jewellery. They have an excellent selection of ladies and men's jewellery, both fine gold and costume. If you need a watch battery or have a repair it is also a fast and excellent way to get this fixed. I highly recommend jasmines fine Jewellery. Also check out the Bay Street location as well. ask for tina when you get to the shop, she will delight in helping you out!

Discount cards, gift wrap, stationery & school supplies.

Great local market with fresh fruit and vegetables and wide selection of delicacies. Not cheap. One star off for price. Fine and prepared foods, fresh meats & food products from around the world.

Pivot is comprised of a diverse group of top-notch health-care experts: sports phyicians, physiotherapists, massage therapists, and chiropractors. The staff are incredibly caring, generous, and skilled, and their expertise is sought after by professional athletes, dancers, and the everday lay person. It's rare to find such a variety of experts in one place, all of whom work in a collaborative fashion to provide the best outcome for their patients.

A great selection of spiritual books - anything esoteric is also here, like astrology, natural health & well being etc. In addition to books they also have a nice selection of cards, CDs, crystals, pendants, and all kinds of aids to spirituality of many different faiths. Some of it looks a little cheesy but if you look hard you will find some great bargains and wonderful insights.

This store has it all! Fun, fashionable women's clothing that you won't find anywhere else. The staff are very helpful and friendly, it's my favourite clothing store in the city!

Beautiful flowers - pricey though! They make a lot of custom arrangements or you can select from a basic selection of seasonal plants and flowers. If you'd like a simple bouquet of very fresh roses during the spring/summer months, I recommend going a bit east on Bloor to one of the many groceries that has beautiful cheap roses in buckets outside - as Westville is fancy, but pricey. If you'd like delivery, custom bouquets, etc. they can't be beat.