Showing posts with label Johnson Street. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Johnson Street. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Step by Step Guide to a Lovely Summer Day in Victoria


Step 1 Park in a spot with all-day parking (Yates Street Parkade) or, better yet, walk downtown or take public transit. This way you can spend all day with no time restrictions. I also recommend turning off your phone or putting it on silent mode. It's now time to get lost in your own city.


Step 2 Eat something amazing. My favorite breakfast place is Lady Marmalade (608 Johnson Street). They make a Wild Pacific Salmon Bennie that is pure joy. There is a Lady Marmalade in Toronto, too!


Step 3 Saunter over to The Milkman's Daughter and treasure hunt. There's so much to explore in the shop, from great books to items for the home and, obviously, our awesome clothing. We also have one-of-a-kind furniture at this location that is a must see.




Step 4 Scour all vintage clothing shops along Johnson and Pandora. It's a chance to find great items to add to your wardrobe. Take your time; this type of shopping is a true art form. If you don't find anything for yourself, don't be bummed out--it's all a great place for inspiration.


Step 5 Head to our smallest Smoking Lily store on Johnson. Don't be scared to go inside, we don't bite! If you're looking for ideas on spring cleaning or organizing, the store is a good example. We have packed tons of merchandise nicely into a tiny little space--just saying:P Be sure to look up when you are inside as our store goes way, way, way up!



Step 6 Pink Sugar Cupcakery is the last stop, but is actually number one on the list of must do's for a "Lovely Summer Day in Victoria." They make beautiful pieces of art that you get to EAT! I'm alllllll over the "Dessert at Tiffany's" cupcake--it's chocolate with blue buttercream heaven. You can also place large orders for events and parties... or, hey, that's just the excuse I use when I buy more than one.



End to a Lovely Summer Day

Thanks to goinglocal.tourismvictoria.ca, oceanislandvictoriaguide.com and Pink Sugar Cupcakery for images.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Johnson St. Store

It is a beautiful, sunny, warm, delicious day here in Victoria and I snapped some great, colourful pics of our tiny store on Johnson Street to share with everyone out in blogland!


Scarf Central: we have a variety of cotton and wool cut scarves, as well as some new bamboo/rayon pretties.


Our happy flower pots decorating the store exterior.


The top half of the wee store.


The Wonton Love in pink (and one of the one-of-a-kind Ivanhoe bags).


Some leather brooches and wool hand-warmers for those still-cool evenings.


A stack of the men's tees in our new colours: olive, light blue, grey and fuchsia! (This is the fuchsia Glenda was talking about in the last post.)


A fitted women's viscose tee with a Cicada.


And last but not least, a close-up of the viscose tee colours. Can you tell that we love pink this season? We're really subtle about it.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Victoria Store Update: Embellished Vintage Handkerchiefs and Erica Weiner Jewellery



For those left on your Christmas List who believe good things come in small packages, the Victoria Johnson Street store has something in just the right size. We have silk screened more of our Embellished Vintage Handkerchiefs and received the latest shipment of Erica Weiner Jewellery.

The delicate lace or cotton vintage handkerchiefs feature prints for people who like lovely things, and can be used to decorate tabletops, wrap smaller gifts or for more practical purposes. $5 - $6 each.

Our recently arrived selection of Erica Weiner Jewellery includes new and unique necklaces such as the Wolf with Tooth and Long Feather in Brass as well as beautiful earrings like the Little Swallows and Lucky Silver Buttons. $21 and up.

Come in and peruse, and find that perfect little present just in time to put under the tree.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Special Event: Johnson Street Food Drive

Smoking Lily Victoria is taking part in the Johnson Street Holiday Food Drive. Bring a non perishable food item and receive 20% off any Smoking Lily merchandise this Thursday Nov. 25th from 6-9pm. Continue to donate until Dec. 29th to be entered to win a $1000 Johnson Street prize pack!