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With the excitement of World Cup only days away, Louis Vuitton managed to capture a bit of the lime light with their new World Cup carrying case! Launched last week Asnieres, (just outside Paris) the case will feature the Louis Vuitton signature brown background and the famous LV monogram… we think the new case is much more fashionable than the aluminum case previously used by FIFA!
The case is a one of one and made solely to transport the World Cup. The trophy stands 36.5 centimetres (14.4 inches) tall and is made of 5 kg (11 lb) of 18 carat (75%) solid gold with a base (13 centimetres [5.1 inches] in diameter) and looks verrry comfortable in it’s new home!
For your own Vuitton handbag, check out it’s Yorkville Store at 111 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M5S 1P7 - (416) 968-3993
Photo by: Jacky Naegelen
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How time flies! As we approach the mid way point of 2010 a few changes have occurred in the Bloor-Yorkville condo market. For starters, the month of May saw an increase in listings at Casa Condos (88 Charles St) resulting in 6 solds. Yorkville as a whole actually saw a decreases in number of sales; 32 as opposed to the 46 in March and 43 in April. Year over year though (May 2009 vs May 2010) sales are 18% higher!
The most active layout was the 2 bedroom floor plan which saw 12 of the 32 sales. This has been a common trend through out the year further showing that Yorkville condo purchasers prefer a spacious layout over a smaller one. The highest sale happened at the luxurious Prince Arthur followed closely by the 2009 PUG award winner: One St. Thomas.
Looking ahead to June, we’re doubtful that sales will pass the 50 sales recorded in 2009. Increased lending rates and the G20 meeting toward the end of June should put a damper on the amount of activity in the area. We’ll be following the number closely to see how the market preforms. We’ll also be doing Pre-Delivery Inspections with clients who purchased at Crystal Blu! Look for updates on that project in the near future!
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Hungry but don’t feel like cooking? Forgot to pack a lunch? Or maybe you missed your daily fix of Starbucks. Whatever the case, the new Market by Longo’s could probably solve all those problems!
BloorCondos visited the new store to see what fresh finds The Market offered. The store isn’t large by traditional standards, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The compact sized store made it easy to navigate with tons of friendly staff nearby to help. The salad bar seemed to be the most popular attraction, where many people were mixing and matching salad combos. Past the salad bar was a sushi station with sets made right in front of you! Some delicious entrées can be had along the west wall with everything from a bakery to a pizza parlour. There’s a fresh fish counter at the back with prepared meats seasoned and ready to go… and for those who like their coffee on the run; the built-in Starbucks is there to serve you!
The Market is a great addition to Bloor and Yonge, giving residents and employees of the neighbourhood a great selection of prepared foods at a convenient location. The Market is located next to the Toronto Marriot – Bloor Yorkville at Bloor and Park Rd (100 Bloor Street East Toronto ON M4W 1A7) and open from Monday – Friday 7am-9pm Saturday & Sunday 7am-8pm!
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Have you seen the barrels on display in Yorkville this month? We have!
It’s all part of a fundraiser benefiting the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) and Casey House. Fourth year OCAD students were presented with the task of transforming an ordinary barrel into a contemporary piece of art all in the name of charity! Proceeds for Casey House, raised though Art of the Barrel, directly support the Emerging Artists Collection of Art with Heart.
The barrels were put on display in various Yorkville shops for patrons and the public to see. The grand finally and auction is happening tonight (May 27th, 2010) at the Toronto Reference Library – The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon
(789 Yonge Street).
Tickets for the event are $75 and can be purchased online!
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In our second look at Pears on the Avenue, we’re shifting our attention to the many luxurious amenities the condos will have!
Residents can choose between: the Multi-purpose party room with catering kitchen and wet bar, indoor pool with whirlpool and private cabanas, a gym with separate cardio and weight areas, a yoga studio, men’s and woman’s change rooms with showers and saunas, a Hollywood style screening room, a private board room, a hotel-styled guest suite and a landscaped terrace with open fire pit, seating and sundeck!
Many of the amenites will be spread over the ground floor and upper mezzanine. The party room will have a “club house” feel with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the landscaped terrace! An off white limestone will clad the walls of the pool room, with porcelain tiled floors below. Complementing the pool is a whirlpool set against a wall of backlit onyx. It’s the perfect retreat in the city on those cold winter days!
Send us an email if you’re interested in making Pears on the Avenue your home.
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