All Photo Sources: Drake General Store
Growing up in Toronto was great; underground transportation, the CNE and take-out joints on every corner. However, one of my personal passions is searching for that perfect vintage or antique-like find. The only problem is that I never knew where to look.
Until now.
Introducing the Drake General Store!
This store is one stop shopping even for the pickiest of clients. The variety of products in their store is incredible. From women’s and men’s clothing to shoes, purses, toys, kids, and even housewares.
To name a few.
Since opening our doors in 2008, we’ve played with the notion of taking the traditional hotel gift shop and re-imagining it in a contemporary and varied urban context. By capturing inspiration from the classic general store, the museum shop and the flea market stand, we’ve worked really hard to create unique destinations for classic and modern goods and goodies. Each of our stores are filled with a sense of whimsy and nostalgia, which caters to the sensible and the not so sensible; travelers and neighbours alike.
Three locations to serve you.
I’m pretty sure that my favourite item is this IIIBeCa Church St. Envelope Bag in Sunkissed. And it’s only $64.
Enough of me drooling over all the unique items. Check out this most discerning of gift givers…
A BIG thanks to Rants N’ Rascals for allowing me to offer you this great giveaway and to Canadian Blog House for sharing in the fun.
Enter to WIN $250 in Product from Drake General Store below!
Connect with Drake General Store Website | Facebook | Twitter
| Prize: | 1. SHARED Traveler knapsack ($128), 2. Two SHARED Canada Tees ($35/each), 3. Field notes, Expedition note pad ($15), 4. SHARED Lunch Bag ($36). Approximate prize value is $250CDN. |
| Eligibility: | Canada Only (excluding Quebec). Age 18+ |
| Duration: | The contest will run from Sunday, September 1, to Sunday, September 8, 2013, inclusive. |
| Shipping: | Included in the prize. |
| Entry Method: | Giveaway Tools Form. |
| Disclosure: | Journeys of The Zoo did not receive any compensation in exchange for posting this giveaway. |
The giveaway associated with this post has ended. Note that Journeys of The Zoo did NOT facilitate this giveaway. Check the Winners Page for details.
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Well I don’t have a kid in school. But I do like the back to school sales. I need stuff too 😉
This year i will have 3 children back at school, and only one at home so I am most looking forward to the quiet.
I will look forward to peace and quiet, I’m sure.
My oldest doesnt start school until next year but I love all the back to school sales! I stock up on stocking stuffers & supplies for my office 😉
No kids, but love the sales!
I love having time in my day just to myself while my son is in school, it keeps me energized for him when he comes home!
Having time to myself while the kids are in school!!
I love all the back to school sales!
My favourite thing about back to school is we get back to a regular sleeping and eating schedule!
i loved the clearence
My favorite thing about back to school is peace and quiet.
I would say the peace and quiet of the children back at school but here they are not noisy, so I look forward to the school bus being used as our alarm clock for getting up
I would say the peace and quiet of the children back at school but here they are not noisy, so I look forward to the school bus being used as our alarm clock for getting up
I don't like back to school!! It means summer is over and winter is coming!
My kid starts a new year in school and learning something new.
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Well I hate summer ending, but school starting is always an exciting time of year, new starts and new experiences.
The peace and quiet is what I enjoyed and having my cup of tea without interruption
mommy time, and time to work on my facebook page without being yelled at by them to do something lol
Learning new things!
Quiet time!
New courses, new friends, new time, 🙂
I like that my house is quiet and clean for more then 3 mins.
the quiet house
I love that I can clean and have a bit of a break
looking forward to the routine and the excitement in the kids
I love meeting a new group of students and getting to know them.
shopping for the grandkids.
Florence C
Shopping for the sales
Since we homeschool, I look forward to learning new things myself!
Keeping my house clean for more than 15 minutes, without my kids messing it up right away:) Thank you:)
See old friends
seeing my friends again
New school supplies!
knowing that fall is just around the corner
My favourite thing is returning to a schedule. I know my poor son is in for a rude awakening with having to get up early as he has spent just about every day this summer sleeping in until noon.
good sales on all kinds of items – from school/office supplies, to lunch snacks, to clothing etc.
entering in form as jen s.
I like getting back into the routine and the kids having something to do 😀
Best part of back to school is the peace and quiet!
I love shopping for the supplies 🙂
having a routine to stick to everyday!
I always loved fresh school supplies. There’s something about new pens and notebooks that just makes me so happy.
My favourite thing about back to school is getting back into a routine!
Usually good sales!
Fall Clothes
By far I think that the best part of back to school is the first day of a totally quite house…..:)
That I can get a bit of quiet time
More education!
I love back to school sales! Notebooks and art supplies on sale is awesome, I make good use of them all year and what better time to stock up on what I need. 😀
My favourite thing is the smell of freshly sharpened pencils
I like that life goes back into a routine.
SueSueper Sue
Learning new things all the time!!!
Learning new things all the time!!!
Not knowing! It’s the excitement of possibilities – you never know when you might meet your new BFF or learn something amazing. I’ve had classes that left me invigorated and resulted in a whole new direction for my social life and my career. My favourite part about going back to school is the possibility that this might happen again.
Wow, some really great products!
The quiet house 🙂
i love the fall weather
Parties!
The peace and quiet during the day.
I love the peace and quiet!
I like the routine! 🙂
The back to school clothes!
billiondollarprincesss@hotmail.com
My favorite thing about back to school is getting to see my friends more often! Gets lonely over the summer
It is nice to have a bit more structure and routine
Back to school shopping is the best!
A bit more time for myself!
Cheers.
I can actually get to the store without kids running across the busy street.
Plus my niece and nephew won’t be fighting with their 2 year old brother i babysit so life will be much more quiet….sorta♥
can get lots of work done around the house
A fresh start in the new season.
Nancy
learning
My favorite thing about back to school is catching up with friends.
I love the back to school sales
JenniferH
Clothes shopping! 🙂
-Ashley Marie Morrissey
ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love that my girls are in school learning and able to connect with their friends daily.
I like the little touch of excitement in the air.
All the fresh supplies are nice! 🙂
My son’s excitement! He loves school
I like the color of it.
the back to school sales
Great contest
Count me in.
Good luck everyone.
xoxo
Ace Maxs
sales sales sales sales and more sales!!!!
Time to get bargaining.
Kevin Linkie
I like getting back into a routine, and back-to-school shopping!
the excitement and shopping
frankburcu(at)gmail(dot)com
Back-to-school shopping!
Routine!
I like that the neighbourhood is quiet during the day!
We are home educators, but my favourite part of “back to school” is still a return to a semblance of routine. And buying paper and pens. I love pens!
Cheap school supplies to stock up on!
sales,,, and more sales
@pattygeorge2009
SHOPPING!!!! 🙂
I like new school supplies.
They meet new people!
The peace & quiet. I can finally get things done around the house, and my floors stay clean for more than 5 minutes!!!
the quiet time.
That my kids are engaged with people rather than technology
My kids get back into routine and quit sleeping in late.
BTS back to routine
the routine.
that the children are well occupied and get back into a routine.
I am a teacher – so my favourite thing about going to back to school is seeing the students again, and getting back into my own routine!
I am a grandmother and I love seeing the excitement my grandson exhibits for learning
a little extra time. thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net
Quiet time in the house 🙂