Hard hit Toronto cafe is looking to collaborate with neighbours and people are loving it
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Humera Ali, who co-owns popular Parkdale cafe and bakery The Tempered Room, knew she wasn t the only one who was having a tough year, so she reached out to neighbours on Facebook to see if anyone was interested in pooling skills and resources to raise some spirits, and maybe a couple of bottom lines. Spring into Parkdale has been cancelled, she wrote, referring to the annual Parkdale BIA fest, can we perhaps try and bring it back in an altered/creative manner? Parkdale people, do you have any ideas/wishes?
This designer in Toronto can turn your old clothes into something totally different
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A Toronto designer can help both save you money and keep your wardrobe sustainable by turning old clothes and even items like rice bags into new garments.
Check out Revamped and you ll find vintage children s sweaters turned into pants, upcycled vintage Raptors merch, and tie-up vests made from curtains.
While there are men s and women s collections, the clothing is intended to be gender neutral. Owner and designer Katherine Duffin also does custom work, repairs and alterations.