Store Guide: Hopson Grace, a new boutique in Rosedale devoted to mostly (but not only) upscale table settings
Store Guide: Hopson Grace, a new boutique in Rosedale devoted to mostly (but not only) upscale table settings
Name: Hopson Grace
Sells: Table and barware, cooking tools, pantry items
Contact info: 1120 Yonge St., 416-926-1120, hopsongrace.com
Hours: M-Sa 10-6, Su 12-5
Hopson Grace co-founders Andrea Hopson and Martha Grace McKimm (former execs at Tiffany’s and Veritas Communications, respectively) want to bring people back to the table and away from technological distractions. Their new Rosedale store carries fine china and porcelain, mouth-blown glassware, elaborate centrepieces, table linens and all of the trappings needed to throw the ultimate dinner party.
There’s a surprising amount of affordable stuff inside the lavishly decorated space, and mixing and matching is encouraged: shoppers can splurge on extravagant buys like an $1,800 Ralph Lauren candelabra, but also pick up simple, everyday products like $4 Duralex glass cups. “We carry a range of price points, but everything’s united by great design, good craftsmanship and clean lines,” says McKimm. The pair has brought in quite a few products customers won’t find anywhere else in the city (or in some cases, the continent): handmade carbon steel knives from Corsica, for example. Storytelling is important to the duo, and mini profiles are displayed next to every label, whether it’s a new designer or a centuries-old brand. The boutique’s for anyone who appreciates a well-set table (and maybe even some Game of Thrones fans, who’ll find a few things from Brit brand Abbeyhorn that have been used on the show).
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- The store took over the space formerly occupied by longstanding Rosedale café and pâtisserie <strong>Patachou</strong>.
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- The interior is courtesy of local design firm <strong>Burdifilek</strong>.
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- Playful spoons from <strong>Sabre Paris</strong> come in a range of fun colours. $6.50 each
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- Hopson Grace is the only store in North America to carry <strong>La Chambre aux Confitures</strong>' artisanal jam and caramel sauce. $14
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- Creamers from <strong>Match Pewter</strong> are handmade in family-owned workshops in northern Italy. $190 (small), $234 (large)
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- The store's lavender packaging is perfect for wedding gifts.
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- A selection of UK label <strong>William Yeoward</strong>'s crystal, which is all made entirely by hand using traditional techniques.
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- The shop sells a range of indoor and outdoor tablecloths (including one that liquid just beads right off of).
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- The shop also carries products from British brand <strong>Tom Dixon</strong>, including brass tea light holders, delicate bowls and coasters.
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- This glass collection is by Japanese label <strong>Kimura Glass</strong>, and was created by Tokyo artist <strong>Shizuyo Seagusa</strong>. Each glass is completely unique, mouth-blown and hand-etched. They go for around $100 to $200 each.
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- Longstanding UK brand <strong>Abbeyhorn</strong>, a label that's appeared on <em>Game of Thrones</em>, is responsible for this horn bowl ($135) and salad servers ($43 each).
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- This crystal decanter is from <strong>Ralph Lauren'</strong>s collection. $715
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- <strong>Atelier Tete</strong> is another Japanese brand, and these simple pieces are handcrafted from clay and finished with a delicate glaze. (You'll see unique patterns in each item as a result.) A set of two small green plates goes for $88.
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- London designer <strong>Richard Brendon</strong> uses gold and platinum teacups to reflect the patterns of vintage saucers (this one is circa 1915). $175 for the pair
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- The custom light fixture is the work of local firm <strong>Commute Design</strong>.
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- <strong>Match Pewter</strong> also makes dog bowls. This one's been engraved for the store dog, Archie. $220
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- And here's Archie, who's McKimm's dog. “Children and dogs are a big part of everything we do," say the pair.
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- <strong>Billy Cotton</strong> is one of the store's more affordable labels, and is known for putting a modern spin on tableware classics. This elegant white pitcher goes for $50.
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- Here's a selection of glassware from French brand <strong>Duralex</strong>. The smaller cups (which are found at cafés and restaurants all over Paris) sell for $4 each.
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- Naturally dyed cotton napkins from <strong>Les Indiennes</strong> are made in India using a traditional block printing technique. $35
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- Oenophiles will appreciate wine glasses from Austrian brand <strong>Zalto.</strong> They're lead-free and blown in one piece, so they're much more durable than they look (and billed by <em>Bon Appetit</em> as <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/entertaining-style/article/quite-possibly-the-greatest-wine-glass-we-ll-ever-drink-from">"the greatest wine glasses you'll ever drink from"</a>). $63-$75 each
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- Multifunctional <strong>StoryTiles</strong> from Amsterdam are full of amazing detail. $40
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- A chic wooden cutlery set from <strong>Sabre Paris</strong> makes for a rustic table addition. $6-$22 each
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- <strong>Jim Lorriman</strong> uses reclaimed wood from northern Ontario to create sleek table pieces with lots of contrast. This service plate is made from recycled cedar dock wood. $130
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- These pinch bowls and scoops are by <strong>Berard France</strong> and made from olivewood. $22 (bowl), $11 (scoop)
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- These Corsican knives are handmade using carbon steel. Hopson Grace is the only store in North American to carry this particular set. $219–$280 each
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- The second floor of the space is reserved for events like wine tastings and etiquette classes.
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Name: Hopson Grace
Sells: Table and barware, cooking tools, pantry items
Contact info: 1120 Yonge St., 416-926-1120, hopsongrace.com
Hours: M-Sa 10-6, Su 12-5
Hopson Grace co-founders Andrea Hopson and Martha Grace McKimm (former execs at Tiffany's and Veritas Communications, respectively) want to bring people back to the table and away from technological distractions. Their new Rosedale store carries fine china and porcelain, mouth-blown glassware, elaborate centrepieces, table linens and all of the trappings needed to throw the ultimate dinner party.
There's a surprising amount of affordable stuff inside the lavishly decorated space, and mixing and matching is encouraged: shoppers can splurge on extravagant buys like an $1,800 Ralph Lauren candelabra, but also pick up simple, everyday products like $4 Duralex glass cups. “We carry a range of price points, but everything's united by great design, good craftsmanship and clean lines,” says McKimm. The pair has brought in quite a few products customers won't find anywhere else in the city (or in some cases, the continent): handmade carbon steel knives from Corsica, for example. Storytelling is important to the duo, and mini profiles are displayed next to every label, whether it's a new designer or a centuries-old brand. The boutique's for anyone who appreciates a well-set table (and maybe even some Game of Thrones fans, who'll find a few things from Brit brand Abbeyhorn that have been used on the show).
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