Toronto Craft Alert

Intern Top Picks has been a little silent this year, and to make up for that we’re bringing you a special No. 23 edition! Please brace yourselves, we’ve really spoiled you this time around. 10 picks from each of us! This is pretty close to perfection… Enjoy!

Caitlyn says:

(Image by Pepa Prieto)

Pepa Prieto

I’m starting my list off with a serious bang. Born in Granada, with a MFA under her belt Pepa is currently making the world a [...]

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happy twenty-ten!  here are some top picks to get you inspired for the new year.

Amy says:

(image via Come Darkness)

Come Darkness
A very well-curated online-shop/living room.

The Way Things Were: Dioramas
A collection of hugely compelling dioramas.  I’m overwhelmed right now.

Thief & Bandit
Some really amazing textile necklaces.  Love.

Nadinoo
Very pretty-pretty handmade clothes.

Alphabet
This is perfect.

Rosalyn says:

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bbrrrr! grab a cup of tea and please join us for another batch of lovely picks!
happy weekend sweet friends

Amy says:

(image from Daniel Douglas)

1. Jenni Rope

Okay, look at all these books. I’m overwhelmed.

2. Sofia Arnold/Icebear

Other wordly silkscreened prints. Love.

3. Susie Cowie

Vintage-inspired embroidery.

4. Daniel Douglas

This picture is perfection: the tumbledown wood, the yarn-roof, oh!

5. Mariska Karasz

Incredible, [...]

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It’s suddenly winter but these top picks will keep you warm.

Caitlyn says:

(image by DosFamily)

1. DosFamily

I’m in so love with the house tours they feature… I want to move in.

2. Modeerniteter

Adorable, adorable, adorable. Swedish style at it’s best.

3. Andrew Bannecker

I know, I know.

4. Hannah & Landon

They’ve been floating around on the internet for awhile, but this couple is pretty cute.

5. 1918 Vintage

Cute little vintage store. I [...]

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New Top Picks, and tonight is Nuit Blanche?  The weekend is looking so good.  Enjoy!

Amy says:

(image by We Make Words)

1. We Make Words

It’s what they do.

2. Maybe Forever

A collaborative show between Sean Morris and our Torontonian-for-a-short-while, Sarah McNeil.  We’ve linked to Sarah in Top Picks before, but the new collaborative work deserves its own mention.  Gorgeous, mysterious work.

3. Stil in [...]

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It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood as we bring you another edition of Intern Top Picks.

Feel free to comment below on your favourites!

Amy says:

image by Hidden Archive

i. Hidden Archive – Really incredible geographically and nature-inspired installation work. Check out the intense quilted tepee.

ii. Cloudy Collection – Ongoing collaboration between a letterpress printed and various artists. The prints come in volumes – 7 prints in a theme (one volume is all red) and only costs $40. [...]

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