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The Absolutely Vintage Clothing Sale!
Thank you to all the people who visited us at The Maple Cottage, and all those who helped to make our 11th Absolutely Vintage Clothing Sale such a success !
Twenty Questions with HGTV's Sweetheart, Tommy Smythe About His Toronto Neighbourhood, Cabbagetown - March 2012 Twenty Questions with HGTV's Sweetheart, Tommy Smythe About His Toronto Neighbourhood, Cabbagetown.
March 7, 2012

"Eclectisaurus owner Leslie has the thing that you need guaranteed. This is my favourite spot for retro style - carefully curated and collected objects and wonderfully quirky jewellery abound!"


GreavesDesign Vintage Textile Art, January 2012 GreavesDesign Vintage Textile Art - January 2012.

"walking into this vintage store is positively uplifting; color, texture, shape and form, whimsy and elegance are all on show as your eyes rest on one lovely vignette after another"


In Toronto Magazine, January 2012 IN Toronto Magazine - January 2012.

"Stuffed gorgeous Eclectisaurus offers the perfect mix
 of art and eccentricity".


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Cabbagetown Festival - September 8 to 11, 2011
"On Saturday September 10th, Gerrard Street from Parliament to Ontario will be closed to traffic and the local people are putting on their best for the day. The parade will pass through here at approximately 11:30am Saturday."

The Underdown Pub (263 Gerrard E) will have good food, drinks and music on their patio.

Mylk Uncookies (253 Gerrard E) will offer great pastries and coffee.

Cabbagetown Pet Clinic (239 Gerrard E) will have pet supplies, food and good advice for you.

Also, the neighbours from the area are organizing a big garage sale and local service agencies will have info booths along the street.
Don't miss it !"


Sammy Davis Vintage - June 30, 2011
"...chock full of vintage tease that makes me want to move from NYC to Toronto...for the vintage lover looking to add touches of retro decor to her modern home..."


Design Lines Magazine - Summer 2011
"....tiny boîte is known for its array of....modern-era goods"


Eclectisaurus at The CAFTCAD Movie Wardrobe Sale,
Saturday October 23, 2010
From 9am - 5pm.

The Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD) is excited to announce the much anticipated 6th Movie Wardrobe Sale. There will be over 40 vendors including members of CAFTCAD, costume industry, and dealers selling contemporary & vintage clothing, accessories, fabrics, books, samples, wardrobe supplies, and other items used in local film & television productions, to the general public at this one day event.

Premiering this year will be a costume exhibition showcasing our members talents from such movies as Saw IV, Repo The Genetic Opera, Score: A Hockey Musical, The Thing, Small Town Murder Songs, and Resident Evil: Afterlife.


Toronto Living, RogersTV - June 2010
"Jus Red discovers some real treasures at Eclectisaurus"


Toronto Life Home Guide - May 2010
"Eclectisaurus....truly lovely finds among the inventory of art, vintage togs, jewellery, and retro technology."


Cabbagetown South - March 2010
"I would like to declare Eclectisaurus the gem of
 Gerrard St East...."


Design Lines Magazine - Spring 2010
"Eclectisaurus....vintage Danish and Italian home furnishings, plus art deco objects and oddball antiques...."


Vitamin Daily Toronto - April 8, 2009
"Ridiculous, sublime - or just plain fabulous?"


Warm thanks go out to everyone who attended and participated in the 3 Tuesday Markets hosted by Mothermacs at Trinity-St. Paul's United Church in Toronto. These shows helped to promote local community organizations. - September, October, November 2008


StyleNorth.ca - June 13, 2008
"....if colourful, vintage style is what you're after then Eclectisaurus
 should definitely be on your radar."


National Post - April 19, 2008
"Steals & Deals: Big Blowout Sales and Vintage (Redux)"


Eye Weekly - February 27, 2008
"Known for its interior decor items....stocked with fashion-related antiques and brocante."


Metro News - November 23, 2006
"Eclectisaurus....filled with great vintage pieces."


Sweetspot.ca
"....a gold mine of all things random."


TorontoPlus.ca
"....an embarrassment of retro riches."


The Toronto Star - April 21, 2005
"Bold first impressions....
 a new vintage décor store on Gerrard St. E."


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