Queen West Flair

WORDS BY MEG MARSHALL PHOTOS BY RICHIE DOS SANTOS

Queen West Flair

We all love Queen West and we found some fun and unique ways to show it, day to day. These items also make great gifts — for oneself and others!

Beanie - $20

Stay cozy and warm while representing one of the coolest streets in the city, let alone the world. The Queen Street West BIA branded beanies are made from acrylic blend fabric. Available through queenstreetwest.ca

Keychain - $10

Never forget your favourite neighbourhood or your keys with this retro style motelinspired key tag. Randomized number on the keychains adds some extra fun. Other neighbourhoods also available. Purchase online via smittenkitten.ca or their storefront at 51 Jefferson Ave.

Greeting Cards - $5.95

Beautiful greeting cards of the iconic buildings on Queen West, created by Locales Design. Can you identify which stretch of the street this depicts? Also available as a print in sizes 8.5X11’’ or 11X17’’. Many other Toronto neighbourhood prints are available. Purchase online at localesdesign. com or at Outer Layer at 577 Queen St W.

Candle - $34

Light it up and enjoy the scents from Catherine & Co cheeky but sassy soy candles. There are many Toronto-centric themed ones to pick from, including ones that remind us of many places we have been to or seen over the years. Purchase online at catherineandcompany.ca/

Street Sign Pin - $10

Pins are in! This enamel style street sign pin allows you to subtly (or not so subtly) represent Queen West on a lapel, hat, bag or anything else you fancy. Slowly, the City is replacing these legacy street signs, so keep a part of history alive! Available online via queenstreetwest.ca or thebuttonmachine.com.