Window love

Coriander Girl has signage!!
This is a very good day.
Ali xo

Sweet November

Exciting things are happening here at the shop. I'd like to introduce Joie de Lavande, lavender products from Montreal, as seen in the May issue of House and Home magazine. I've recently gotten to know Chris, the lavender farmer extraordinaire, and I'm thrilled to finally carry he and his wife Alison's delicious soaps! I've been using this soap in the shop for a few weeks and people constantly comment on how great it smells in here. The bars are incredibly moisturizing and with pure essential oil of Lavender, they completely soothe the senses. Coriander Girl sells Joie de Lavande exclusively in Ontario! If I run out, you'll have to visit their lavender farm in Knowlton, Quebec to buy more. Check out their blog for more information.
Mention this blog post and get a free $3 posie with your purchase of a Joie de Lavande bar of soap.
Alison xo

The day after Halloween

Last night's party at Poor John's was wildly successful. It was so lovely to spend an evening shaking my money maker with so many wonderful people. I am a fortunate girl. Today, the shop was quiet. I think people are in recovery. Tomorrow is my day off, I'll attempt to stay in bed past nine. I'd like to wake up and go for a walk with my darling, wearing our coziest sweaters, ending up at our favorite brunch place where we'll enjoy frothy cappuccinos and split french toast and eggs benedict. Perfection.
Alison xo

Happy Holloweiner!

Happy Halloween everyone!

The best day ever. What do we do on a day like to day? A day where anything goes! Carte Blanche! I challenge you all to really go for it! Even if you're at work, stick a bag on your head and run around the office, everybody loves Halloween even if they say that hate it. Go to the corner store and grab a bag of candy and throw it at people. Everyone loves a good candy toss!
I say be silly and wacky and creepy and carefree because today you have the ultimate excuse!
It's the 31st and I'm 31 today! That's a champagne birthday! Have a glass or two for me and just promise you won't let this day go by with the lights off and the curtains closed, you know what we do to those people.....

Like a turtle

It's a slow one. I'm enjoying the stillness however, and getting many things accomplished today. My signage is coming on Tuesday and this couldn't please me more.


I love the blog world. I've come across so many talented people in the last few weeks, it's a full time job keeping up on my own blog and staying in the loop with others but I adore every blogging minute.

Check out Lake Jane and her fabulous blog. She had some lovely things to say about Coriander Girl today. It's quite a special thing when the blog you have a mini crush on blogs about you.


What are you guys doing for Halloween? Tyler's going as a ghost buster and I'm going as a little ghost.
What kind of shoes do ghosts where?
Alison :>

New arrivals

The wreaths have arrived and there are more on the way. Thanks to Tracy MacKenzie(wreath artisan) and Melanie Ollenberg of Korechanges. These women are doing important work in this world and I'm so thankful to have met them.

A day in the life of a shopgirl

I pressed the snooze button on my alarm six times this morning. I scarfed down some muesli, cleaned myself up, kissed the boy and headed out the door for my floral supplier.
The car made some unhappy noises this morning, I'm hoping it was just mimicking my slow start and not actually suffering from any real problems.
I arrived at the shop with a full trunk of flowers but popped across the street to Poor John's for my tea before the real work began. Usually it's coffee but I'm trying to be healthier.
I washed my buckets, cleaned the fridge, the floors and prepared the stems for the last leg of their journey. I think of my shop as intensive care for botanicals. I keep them comfortable.
Things are progressing nicely here at Coriander Girl. I've made a wonderful friend and business contact, Melanie Ollenberg, of Korechanges. She is supplying the shop with the most beautiful, seasonal wreaths. I'll have a picture soon.
Also, I've made the decision to carry handmade soap and jewelry by local artisans. Stay tuned!

A new canine friend, Ernie! Thanks Sandy and Erin for stopping by. I had another friend from years ago pop in, Andrea. She owns a clothing store in Rosedale called Nyla. check it out!