Nathalie-Roze & Co

I have such a crush on this store.
The atmosphere is cozy, but with plenty of room to look around at all the pretty, hand-​made (with love) goodies.
The service is also crazy top-​notch. I have never gotten anything but kind, honest, sweet service from Nathalie-​Roze and her employees. The ice cream in the summer is to die for, and be sure to keep your eyes and ears open so you won’t miss any of the events that this team organizes. I’ve attended a soap-​making workshop in the basement, gone to their winter craft sale, and will be attending my second clothing-​swap in a few short days.
Nathalie keeps her Twitter and Facebook very up-​to-​date, so be sure to check that out for the latest deals on some amazing local goods, and info about the many unique, east-​end events the store holds.

I remember hearing a lot of Flaming Lips in this store when it first opened. I think it stuck with me for a reason. Call Nathalie Roze the Wayne Coyne of DIY design retail. What the Flaming Lips put on as spectacle, she has her twee scale down, but no less awesome, version.
Whether its Crafternoon Tea or the Über-​Swap get together, it just makes you happy she’s doing this, while remaining a solid prescience in the Leslieville community.
Every time I hit this place I find some amazing thing I didn’t expect. Like an alcove filled with so many hidden nooks and crannies, be it knitted greeting cards, adorable mittens, or perfect one of a kind tees.
I would also recommend following NR on Twitter and Facebook, as there are many more events taking place in the future.

I just stopped by Nathalie-​Roze en route home from work to grab a few birthday gifts for a friend. Eastender tote bag? YES! I support this eastend pride! I also picked up a very cute ring made out of a vintage button. This is the first time I’ve purchased something from this boutique, though not the first time I’ve popped in. I do want to go back when I have a little more time and take a better look at the clothing since so far the jewelry and accessories have been my main focus.
The prices seem a little high on the few clothing articles and two purses that I peeped, but understandable all things considered. I did have a look at the sales stuff, and there seemed to be some deals. I’m not sure if I can really rock this eco-​chic style of mixed resourced material clothing, but I’m pretty darn interested in giving it a go.

This small boutique on the East side of the city is a great place to go for comfortable and unique designs, eco-​friendly brands, and hand-​made items. The place is both quirky and classy and suits the person who is looking for something they can wear every day, but with an air of flair.
Most items aren’t necessarily cheap, but I don’t mind paying extra coin for the quality items I find there. I visit with the seasons and pick something up about every other time I go. It’s worth stopping by every now and then, especially if you can hit their sales. In addition to being a clothing shop, you’ll find buttons and accessories to go along with your new finds. If you live in the neighbourhood, you’ll find some Leslieville paraphernalia to take home too.
One thing that I’ve noticed is that Nathalie-​Roze is all about community. She holds events like clothing swaps, fundraisers, and crafty workshops for the frugal fashionista. It’s worth paying attention to the facebook page and twitter stream to keep tabs on upcoming events.

I first met shop owner Nathalie-​Roze when she organized a Haitian relief designer rummage sale. A mutual friend told me about the event and I was able to volunteer in the amazing fundraiser (we raised over 13k for the Canadian Red Cross). As a Haitian myself, I was touched by Nathalie Roze’s generosity as she rallied many local designers for the cause and donated items from her beautiful store on Queen East.
Fast forward three months later and I decided to pay a visit to her Leslieville storefront to see what other goodies she had in store. The staff is super friendly and helpful and I felt like a kid in a candy store with this boutique.
Truly an advocate for «Leslieville style», Nathalie Roze sells totes, magnets, buttons, etc… promoting the neighbourhood and its unique artistic flair. The store also carries various local designer accessories, clothing and jewellery ranging from sterling silver pendants made of spoon handles to headband and hair fascinators made of men’s ties.
What really sets this place apart from other local collectives is that they sell «classic» (Vanilla) and «fancy» (Ginger, lemon, etc.) ice cream during the summer. I tried the Lemon Zinger in a cup and it was awesome! It reminded me of childhood summers at Canada’s wonderland (lemon sorbet in a container they used to sell by the water-​park).

Awesome little shop.
Every time I visit, there is some handmade beautiful item that I must have. The ladies at Nathalie-​Roze try to keep it all handmade, local and eco. Prices are totally reasonable for this high-​quality stuff!
Not only is the store kickass, but I’m told they hold crafty workshops as well. They also do great philanthropic work (Haiti Earthqake and Womens’ Bookstore fundraisers).
A Leslieville gem. I heart Nathalie-​Roze & Co.

Cool store with some unique finds. Great for accessories and gifts. Also some great clothes for women. Not much in the way for men. Also they host classes — i.e. jewelry making, etc — they are a good value and not a bad way to spend an afternoon

a small store in the east end of leslieville exists named nathalie-​roze with many handmade items from which to choose. most all the items are geared towards women with one measly rack for men (not surprising since this is, as per their website, a «fempire», whatever that means.)
(why cant it just be a store?)
to be sure, though, you will get items that are handmade using many different materials including some that would include materials used in an upcycling manner — in other words, putting things together to create a further use for them instead of just chucking it in the garbage — like a purse made of an old pair of jeans lets say. thats great.
the store itself is set up like a vintage/​junk shop in that, though there are shelves, there is so much stuff there that sometimes its a bit overwhelming and i think some items can get lost in the shuffle. there are a couple spacious dressing rooms in the back — one with a comfy chair for fun.
this shop also hosts special do it yourself events, parties, etc. where refreshments are served. either by your own design at one of their workshops, or just by coming here to shop, you are bound to find some quirky item, made here in canada, to offset the more status quo in your wardrobe.