Small Biz Forum, October Pop-up Updates & Help Needed!

Calling all graphic designers!

We’re putting together a fabulous brochure for the holidays (top secret, but watch your mail in November), and we need a little extra help. If you’re an experienced designer and available to volunteer your serivices in the next 2 weeks, please send us an email: renew(at)danfortheastcommunityassociation.com

Pop-up shops news

We’re happy to report that most of the pop-up shops we launched this summer are still around, going strong and heading into their 5th month in the Danforth East community! Check out our website for the shop locations, hours and details.

Here’s the latest:

Yummy Stuff

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the fantastic bakers at Yummy Stuff have been busy creating a mouth-watering menu. The flyer will be posted at the shop too so you can place your orders in person, by phone or email, info(at)yummystuff.ca. Apple Ginger Torte, anyone?

E-Closet

Tons of new fall fashions have hit the floor, and all are priced at the amazingly wallet-friendly deals E-Closet specializes in. Natasha has also changed her hours to match the season and is now open Monday-Saturday 11-6.

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Our favourite bright pink store has also changed up their hours for the season and are now open Monday-Friday 10-8 and Saturday 11-7. Colleen and Christina have also put all jackets and blazers on special this week–all are 20% off!

Cheap Thrills

We’re thrilled that Eyob and Jonathan are extending their pop-up shop for the month of October. They bring in new products every week, so you really do need to pop by to visit again if you’ve only been once. They’ve also done a little reorganization of the store, starting with an awesome new window display.

Krystle Lee

Krystle is back to doing her signature private appointments only, but be sure to follow her on her social media to find out about her seasonal sales and all other Krystle news.

Plus, stay tuned for even more pop-up shops. We’ve been working hard to bring you more stores for local shopping options this holiday season. We’re still accepting applications from potential tenants until Tuesday, Oct. 8!

Succeeding as a Small Business forum

Back by popular demand,  the Toronto Danforth Federal Liberal Riding Association is holding another forum for all interested small businesses on Oct. 15, 2013 at the Estonian House (958 Broadview Ave.), 7-9 pm.

Katherine Roos Manager, Small Business, Economic Development and Culture, City of Toronto, will be speaking and local business owners from LEN and Lazy Daisy Cafe are among the breakout session leaders.

If you run a small business or are interested in starting one, you’ll definitely want to check out this event.

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August pop-up news

Pop-ups are continuing and big thanks to some of our awesome local businesses for participating in our ‘passport’ promotion!!

Since this is the first pop-up post in a while that the amazing Amanda O. hasn’t written herself, I’m happy to take the opportunity to thank Amanda for her hours of volunteer work on this project.  She is unstoppable!  It was with such joy and enthusiasm that we unanimously voted Amanda onto the DECA Board this summer to fill a vacancy from earlier in the year.

New Pop-up Shop Hours

All five of our fantastic pop-up shops have decided to stay in the ‘hood for the month of August (yay!), but they’ve made some adjustments to their store hours.

The biggest change will be that Krystle Lee will now be open for private appointments only. As more than one DECA member knows, having Krystle’s one-on-one attention is not only fun, but a great time saver. Need a back-to-work wardrobe? Do yourself a favour and call Krystle. (Here is the account of my awesome shopping experience with Krystle from February!!)

Cheap Thrills is scaling back a bit and will be closed Wednesdays and Sundays. The updated hours are all up on our website.

Always Wanted to be a Secret Shopper?

We have too! So we put together a questionnaire and some instructions on how to be a Mystery Shopper during the month of August at our pop-up shops. Then, because we want feedback on the stores, but we also like an excuse to have a fun Danforth East night out, we’re ending off with a get-together with your fellow Mystery Shopper neighbours on September 10.

Here are the basics, or check out the website for the details:

Here’s what you do:
1. Download the Mystery Shopper form or check out the online survey (works on mobile devices too!)
2. Quickly review the questions before heading out (try not to look at them while you are in the store)
3. Your feedback will help improve the efforts to encourage local shopping in the neighbourhood
4. Join us for an evening social Tuesday September 10 (mark your calendars now) and reveal yourself to all the other local mystery shoppers in the neighbourhood

Pssst! You can Mystery Shop at more than one pop-up shop location, just submit a separate form for each one please!

Passport Winners

We drew the 5 lucky winners of the Pop-up Passport prizes. Congratulations Catherine W., Irit K., Alison M., Marika V. & Emily R. Some awesome prizes await you. Thanks to everyone who entered and thanks again to our amazing local retailers who participated: 

Better Bulk – Cake Town Cafe – Circus Coffee House – Danforth Sandwich – Madame Gateaux – Manzer Hair Studio – Silly Goose Kids

Check out all the loot!

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Just for fun, here is the list and info on our pop-ups:

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Krystle Lee | 1517 Danforth Avenue
Open in August By Private Appointment Only

PERSONAL SHOPPER * STYLIST * PRIVATE SALES * WARDROBE  – Krystle Lee’s designer pop-ups offer a curated selection of new and gently used high end clothing & accessories.  Krystle has been a personal shopper and image consultant for 6 years and has accumulated a roster of career centric female clients.  Lee assists women with finding stunning stand out pieces that compliment and enhance ones individual style.

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In This Closet | 1765 Danforth Avenue
Monday 11-7 |Tuesday-Thursday 11-8 | Friday 11-9 | Saturday 12-8

In This Closet offers the best of thrift pricing with a boutique experience for quality and unique fashions for women sizes 0-20. Modern and classic quality clothing to take you from the office to a night on the town and everywhere in between…

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E-closet | 1801 Danforth Avenue
Monday-Saturday 12-7 | Sunday 12-5

Our mission is to deliver top quality trendy fashion at affordable prices, for women of all shapes and sizes. Now both online and in person!

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Cheap Thrills | 1811 Danforth Avenue
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12-5 | Closed Wed. & Sun

We sell all kinds of new samples and seconds name brand items for the whole family. New items arriving weekly, so check in regularly for bargains!

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Yummy Stuff | 1938 Danforth Avenue
Tuesday-Friday 11-7 | Saturday 10-5

Yummy Stuff is a bakery specializing in all things yummy; cupcakes, pies, tarts, cookies, squares and custom cakes. Voted best red velvet cupcakes in the city!

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Pop-ups: Deal of the Week & Updates

Pop-up Shop Deal of the Week

This week’s deal comes from the fabulously stylish Krystle Lee pop-up boutique:

All Spring/Summer Tess Barbieri tops will be $25 this week! Tess is a local designer who uses eco-friendly (and incredibly comfortable) fabrics. If you haven’t seen this versatile clothing line yet, now is the perfect opportunity to stop into the shop.

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Krystle Lee | 1517 Danforth Avenue
Tuesday – Friday 11 – 7 | Saturday 11-6 | Sunday  – Private Appointments / 11-5

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Pop-up Shop Updates

Cheap Thrills has scored some more fantastic bedding deals. Jonathan wants you to know: “We have a BOATLOAD of new bedding items coming in this week. All are new from 2 department store chains although the packaging may be missing or damaged. So if you love packaging this may not be for you…

Most items are 50-75% off actual retail prices or better. Like $230 Memory Foam Mattress Tops for $25…that’s almost 100% off” Woo! Who needs packaging anyway?

Cheap Thrills have made an adjustment to their hours and will be closed on Sundays starting this week.

In This Closet have also tweaked their hours this week. They are now open Mondays (11-7) and closed Sundays.

And finally, there’s still time to complete your Pop-up Passport for a chance to win a big bag of awesome FREE stuff.  No purchase necessary, just get your passport signed by the participating stores by July 31. The prize packs include:

You can pick up a passport at the Thursday East Lynn market or in any of the stores mentioned above.

DECA’s latest round of pop-up shops will be open for up to 6 months on the Danforth. Get all the SHOP DETAILS here. Please support our community’s efforts to revitalize our commercial strip by taking some time to visit and support these exciting pop-up enterprises.

Pop-up Shop Deal of the Week

Pop-up Shop Deal of the Week

This week’s deal is a fun one from In This Closet:

Christina and Colleen are offering a summer discount card. Every $10 spent gets you a stamp and at 10 stamps you’ll receive 15% off your next purchase.

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In This Closet | 1765 Danforth Avenue
Tuesday-Thursday 11-8 | Friday 11-9 | Saturday 12-8 | Sunday 12-5

In This Closet offers the best of thrift pricing with a boutique experience for quality and unique fashions for women sizes 0-20. Modern and classic quality clothing to take you from the office to a night on the town and everywhere in between…

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And a reminder that Krystle Lee pop-up boutique’s exclusive trunk show with Toronto designer Tess Barbieri  this SATURDAY, July 20, from noon to 6 pm.

Plus, you still have time to fill up your Pop-up Passport for a chance to win a big bag of awesome FREE stuff.  No purchase necessary, just get your passport signed by the participating stores by July 31. The prize packs include:

You can pick up a passport at the Thursday East Lynn market or in any of the stores mentioned above.

DECA’s latest round of pop-up shops will be open for up to 6 months on the Danforth. Get all the SHOP DETAILS here. Please support our community’s efforts to revitalize our commercial strip by taking some time to visit and support these exciting pop-up enterprises.

Pop-ups: Deal of the Week, a Trunk Show & yet more deals!

Pop-up Shop Deal of the Week

This week’s deal comes from fun, fashionable (and extremely affordable) E-Closet:

Take 20% off in-store! Natasha is even including previously reduced sale merchandise, so you definitely should check this out. Bamboo bottoms (shorts, leggings) not included in the deal.

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E-closet | 1801 Danforth Avenue
Monday-Saturday 11-6 | Sunday 12-5

Fall Fashion Preview & More deals

Mark your calendars: Krystle Lee pop-up boutique will be hosting a trunk show with Toronto designer Tess Barbieri on July 20, from noon to 6 pm.

Lucky Danforth Easterners will get an exclusive preview of Tess’ new collection of Canadian-made, eco-friendly fashions, plus the designer will be on hand for a meet and greet. There’ll be tons of excellent deals to be had, so be sure to save the date.

Over at Cheap Thrills, just in time for the opening of local pools, Jonathan and Eyob have a special on water wings. They also have a few designer (Coach, Fossil) handbags and watches still in stock, but they’re going fast so stop by soon.

And finally, a contest alert! E-Closet is giving away all the ingredients for a great summer date: a new outfit (value up to $80) and 2 tickets to the movies. All you have to do is enter here before August 15.

Speaking of FREE stuff, have you got your Pop-up Passport signed by the stores yet? No purchase necessary! The prize packs include:

All this FREE stuff just for going into stores you shop at anyway! You can pick up a passport at the Thursday East Lynn market or in any of the stores mentioned above. We’ve got 5 prize packs, so your chances of winning all this sweet swag are mighty good. Winners being drawn from the completed passports on July 31.

DECA’s latest round of pop-up shops will be open for up to 6 months on the Danforth. Get all the SHOP DETAILS here. Please support our community’s efforts to revitalize our commercial strip by taking some time to visit and support these exciting pop-up enterprises.

Pop-ups: Deal of the Week & new hours

Pop-up Shop Deal of the Week

This week’s deal comes from the aptly named Yummy Stuff:

Buy 5 cookies and get the 6th free! Valid from Thursday, June 27-Sunday, June 30.

And if you love Yummy’s cookies as much as we do, you can vote for them in NOW Magazine’s Best of Toronto 2013. Vote here for Best Cookie and here for Best Cupcake. Woo hoo!

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Yummy Stuff | 1938 Danforth Avenue
Tuesday-Friday 11-7 | Saturday 9-6

And while you’re voting, don’t forget the other Danforth East gems up for awards: vote here for Better Bulk (Best Bulk Food), vote here for Wag on the Danforth (Best Pet Store), vote here for Red Rocket (Best Latte), vote here for Sauce (Best Bar). Congrats to everyone on their nominations!

New Hours and Canada Day closings

Fashionistas take note: after sussing out the needs of their customers, Krystle Lee and In This Closet have updated their store hours.

Krystle Lee’s new hours:

Monday: closed
Tuesday-Friday: 11-7
Saturday: 12-6
Sunday: private appointments between 12-5

In This Closet’s new hours:

Monday: closed
Tuesday-Thursday: 11-8
Friday: 11-9
Saturday: 12-8
Sunday: 12-5

E-Closet‘s Natasha will be heading to L.A. to stock up on new fashions for the shop (score for us!), so she’ll be closed on holiday Monday and will re-open Thursday, July 4.

DECA’s latest round of pop-up shops will be open for up to 6 months on the Danforth. Get all the SHOP DETAILS here. Please support our community’s efforts to revitalize our commercial strip by taking some time to visit and support these exciting pop-up enterprises.