Love your Lawrence Park local!

At Bedford Park, we are lucky to be a part of the amazing Lawrence Park community, which includes many small, independent businesses. Over the years, these businesses have shown tremendous support to the school and its fundraising activities. This year, with the ongoing pandemic, they’re facing unprecedented challenges and now need our support. As you look to check items off your December shopping list, consider the amazing stores we have right around the corner! To make things easy, we’ve compiled this handy list to show just what you can find in our very own neighbourhood.

Happy Shopping! 

Business Name: Tandem Studios

Best way to contact & receive items: 647-348-4953 or info@tandemstudiostoronto.com

Store description & any other relevant info*: Children’s dance classes. Instruction in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, acro, musical theatre, tap and contemporary. Virtual instruction available.

Specialty items or holiday promotions* (if applicable):

Brixton Parlour

Business Name: Brixton Parlour

Best way to contact & receive items: Email to order or through our online store, doorstep delivery is complimentary with each order, curbside pick-up is also available. (info@brixtonparlour.com / www.brixtonparlour.com)

Store description & any other relevant info*: Brixton Parlour is a full-service hair and beauty studio, along with the services we offer – We have a specially curated Mercantile with the highest quality hair, beauty and lifestyle brands. Hair brands come from all over the world ensuring the highest of quality while our beauty and lifestyle brands are all from local (Toronto & Ontario) artists and makers, what better time to shop local, and local with us!

Specialty items or holiday promotions* (if applicable):

BRIXTON BABE BOX, This holiday season we have created boxes to fit any lifestyle and budget, whether you choose from our pre-designed boxes or our “create your own” option, our gift boxes are perfect for anyone on your list this year. Included are products to complement each other and are sourced from local shops and makers to create the most exquisite Shop Local experience. Each box is gift-wrapped and designed by a local florist and hand-delivered. *products also sold separately, perfect for stocking stuffers”! See our “Home for the Holidays” page through our website for more information @ www.brixtonparlour.com

Business Name: Robyn’s Cookies

Best way to contact & receive items:

416-489-8497

info@robynscookies.com
Open: Tuesday-Wednesday: 9-4
Thursday-Friday: 9-6
Saturday: 10-6

Contactless pickup table is set up for orders

Store description & any other relevant info*: Robyn’s Cookies is North Toronto’s top cookie shop. Located down the side alley in Ranleigh just north of Yonge and Lawrence. Large assortment of cookie options

Specialty items or holiday promotions* (if applicable):

Gingerbread houses, gingerbread bowls, decorated sugars/shortbread/gingerbread, cookie kits, pecan snowballs the options are endless!

Business Name: Snider School of Music

Best way to contact & receive items:

416.483.6927
info@sniderschoolofmusic.com
3225 Yonge St. 3 Blocks North of Lawrence on the east side of Yonge.
Curb side pick up available from MON- THUR 11:00 – 8:00 / FRI 11:00 – 6:00 / SAT 10:00 – 6:00 / SUN 12:00 – 5:00

Store description & any other relevant info*: Private 1-on-1 lessons open throughout the lockdown for both in-person and virtual lessons.
Retail store selling guitars, Ukuleles, keyboards, accessories, sheet music, Instrument Repairs

Specialty items or holiday promotions* (if applicable): Student appreciation – 20% off all in-stock items for any current student.  excludes all RCM music books. offer valid until Dec 31, 2020

t-buds

Business Name: t-buds, tea lounge and café

Best way to contact & receive items:

Call 647-352-3624 or email at info@t-buds.com

Curbside pickup or delivery (see webpage) time between 12noon and 3 pm

Store description & any other relevant info*: We are on the 2nd floor at 3343 Yonge Street and serve a takeaway boxed afternoon tea and other wraps and sandwiches including loose leaf tea of over 60 varieties

Specialty items or holiday promotions* (if applicable): Gift cards and certificates

Bobbette and Belle

Business Name: Bobbette and Belle

Best way to contact & receive items:

416 466 8800 ext 1

info@bobbetteandbelle.com

www.bobbetteandbelle.com – online shopping feature coming soon

During lockdown, we are open at 1121 Queen St. East. closed at 3347 Yonge St. temporarily.
Orders can be made online/email or via phone | curbside pick-up

Store description & any other relevant info*: Bobbette and Belle artisanal pastries provides delicious cakes, cupcakes, french macarons, holiday cookies and more!

Specialty items or holiday promotions* (if applicable): For 2020 we are sweetening up your year with shortbread cookies, caramel corn, decorative sugar cookies, gingerbread, peppermint bark, english toffee, hot chocolate, marshmallows and more!

Business Name: Paradise Comics Kidtopia

Best way to contact & receive items:

416-487-9807
paradisecomics.com
FaceTime/email personal shopping info@paradisecomics.com, curb side pickup available Tuesday- Sunday 11-5 pm. FREE Delivery

Store description & any other relevant info*: In stock, all newly released graphic novels, plush, mini-figures, alongside our collectible comics.

Specialty items or holiday promotions*: Don’t miss our Black Friday and Boxing Week sales.

Business Name: Pestacio

Best way to contact & receive items:

647.748.5322
www.pestacio.ca or info@pestacio.ca
Drop-in, pick-up or delivery

Store description & any other relevant info*: Nutritional & healthy foods for snacking, baking or cooking (free of oils, chemicals, sulphites & sugar). All bulk items are pre-bagged & sealed for safety. Nutrition In Every Handful.

Specialty items or holiday promotions*: Colourful holiday bags, tubes, boxes, trays & baskets

Business Name: The Paper Moon

Best way to contact & receive items:

416-481-0322
Or @papermoontoronto on Instagram, DM us
We do curb side and window shopping pick up Monday to Saturday from 11 to 4pm

Store description & any other relevant info*: Store description & any other relevant info*: Family owned and operated, we specialize in cards, gifts, jewellery, home decor and much more.

Specialty items or holiday promotions*: Don’t miss our holiday deals! Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned.

Business Name: Melmira Bra and Swimsuits

Best way to contact & receive items:

416-485-0576 or www.melmira.com
During lockdown, orders can be made online or via phone.  Curbside pick up available Tues-Friday 10-5

Store description & any other relevant info*: Bra and swimwear boutique, specializing in fittings

Specialty items or holiday promotions*:Gift bundles found in gift guide online (all 30% off)

Business Name: Dig Deep Cycling & Fitness

Best way to contact & receive items:
digdeepcycling@gmail.com  / 416-624-7924

Store description & any other relevant info*: Indoor Power-Based Cycling Classes are designed to improve the cyclist’s or triathlete’s power at lactate threshold.  We offer cycling classes using the reigning standard for indoor training – The Wahoo KICKR.  Experience an ultra realistic road feel with the KICKR’s professional-grade high inertia flywheel.

The Indoor Cycling System is designed for groups of riders in a class setting.  All riders participate in the same workout, but at their own functional threshold power (FTP) zones and on their own bicycles.

Specialty items or holiday promotions*: We are currently offering online power training for local cyclists/triathletes using the Zwift platform.  Join a local group of like-minded cyclists & triathletes to get stronger during these uncertain times.  Cost – $50 monthly.

Business Name: iShoes

Best way to contact & receive items:

www.ishoes.ca

info@ishoes.ca

During the lockdown, orders can be placed online. All orders over $50 will be shipped free of charge.

Store description & any other relevant info*: Shoes and boots for the entire family: women, men, and kids

Specialty items or holiday promotions*:

50% off everything! Offer valid until Dec 31, 2020.
Subject to product availability

Business Name: Freehand School of Art

Best way to contact & receive items:

info@freehandart.ca or 416-487-2533 or freehandart.ca
Registration for programs is online. Art materials kits can be picked up Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00

Store description & any other relevant info*:Freehand provides visual arts classes, camps and workshops for ages 4 to adult. All programs are now fully online!

Specialty items or holiday promotions*:

Online Winter Break Art Camps for JK-Gr 6 are 10% off until December 6th!

Business Name: LAVITA Women’s Clothing and Accessories

Best way to contact & receive items:

647-289-7499
Best way to contact & receive items: during the lockdown, orders can be made online or via phone
www.lavitawomenfashion.com

Pick up time: Monday-Friday: 11am-5pm

Store description & any other relevant info*: Store description & any other relevant info*: LAVITA Women’s Clothing & Accessories is a refreshing change for women 40+ who still want style, comfort, quality fabrics and clothes with a difference.
The eclectic mix of clothing is original and funky with a range of styles for women who have the confidence to wear the fashion THEY want!
LAVITA stocks a variety of sizes that cater to all figures. Want clothes that compliment your personal style? LAVITA is there for you with casual, business or holiday designs for all figures

Specialty items or holiday promotions*:

All fall collections are 30%off, summer collections: 50%-70%off
We also have a gift certificate if you would like to buy it for your loved ones.

Business Name: Stack

Best way to contact & receive items:

Uber Eats (delivery) TouchBistro.com (Pick Up)

Store description & any other relevant info*: BBQ, Burgers, Salads and Tacos

Specialty items or holiday promotions*:

Family Platters Available

Business Name: Wanda’s Creative Clay

Best way to contact & receive items:

wanda@wandascreativeclay.com
416-488-2529

www.wandascreativeclay.com

During lockdown we can deliver products ordered by phone, email or on-line.

Store description & any other relevant info*: Wanda’s Creative Clay instructs at parties, workshops, camps and schools. We instruct both by Remote and Mobile. We also have great ideas to keep the kids busy and having fun! Clay & Mixed Media Art!

Specialty items or holiday promotions*:

Wanna Be Wanda clay kits, come with all the materials, written instructions and an instructional video to teach your child how to make an adorable clay creation. Regular $16.99 – Holiday special until December 31st

1 for $16.00 + tax

2 for $30.00 + tax

3 for $45.00 + tax

The Monkey Bar

Business Name: The Monkey Bar

Best way to contact & receive items:

647-780-3449

Store description & any other relevant info*: The Monkey Bar thanks you for your support over the last 23 years and especially during this difficult time. We are pleased to offer takeout with curbside pickup. Shop local and be well!

Specialty items or holiday promotions*:

We are thrilled to be part of your holiday celebrations; please let us know how The Monkey Bar can help make the season easier and tastier.

Business Name: Paola Di

Best way to contact & receive items:

DM us on Instagram: @paoladiboutique

email at paoladi@rogers.com

Call the store at 416-322-0430

We will do free shipping in Ontario, on items over $150 or curbside pickup at 3357 Yonge St. (East side of Yonge, north of Snowden).

Store description & any other relevant info*: We sell women’s wear and accessories and even footwear. Everything from loungewear, to jeans to evening wear.

Specialty items or holiday promotions*:

We have a cashmere sweater sale from 50 -70% off. Also selling masks and a portion of the proceeds go to sponsor the program Music Share (@wearemusicshare) for retirement homes, that can’t afford the program. We also have great Hanukkah and Christmas gifts that are under $100. Toques, fur head bands and scarves, candles, socks, masks, gloves.