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August's Unofficial But Important Holidays Blog Post by Room 2046 shop studio Toronto Canada

Unofficial But Important Holidays In August

We are all familiar with Labour Day, Halloween, Valentine's Day, and Easter, but did you know that there are over a thousand other commemorative days? If you need an excuse to celebrate this month, read on to learn about five odd but amusing holidays in August and how Room 2046 can help you commemorate these unusual occasions.
August 01, 2017 by Rachel C
Tags: Accents Accessories Afternoon tea week All natural Apothecary Art Beauty Best of TO Best of Toronto Best-sellers Books Brand profile Brands Cafe Canada Cards Celebration Cocktails Colouring Book Day Cookbooks Cooking Craftsmanship Creative Creativity Culinary Culture Decor Design Design meets function Designer Profile Desserts Dining DIY Entertaining Essentials Exotic Flavors Fashion Favourites Food Food & Drink Fun Gift Guide Gift Ideas Gifts Gifts under $100 Gifts under $20 Gifts under $50 Guide Handmade Handmade products Holiday Holiday peppermint soap Home Home Accessories Home decor Homemade Humour Ice Cream Ice Cream Sandwich Day Ideas Inspiration Instagram Interior Design International beer day Kiss and make up day Living Mood National days Old fashioned Paper products Pop Culture Random holidays Recipes Relax Room 2046 Room 2046 Studio Rosedale Rosedale Station Shopping Small Business Social Media Stationery Style Summer Summerhill Summerhill Station Surprises Sweets Toronto Travel Treats Unofficial holidays Well-Being
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Pineapple tumbler cocktail rose gold summer sale top 10 must haves blog post by Room 2046 shop studio Toronto Canada

Summer Sale: 10 Must-Haves

Have you had your eye on something special from Room 2046 or feel the urge to indulge in a little retail therapy? If so, now is the time to treat yourself (or someone else), as we are having a massive summer sale and promotion. To get you even more excited, here are ten of our favourite sale items to snatch up before they are all gone. 
July 31, 2017 by Rachel C
Tags: Accents Art Balvi Jeans iPad Case Best of TO Best of Toronto Best-sellers Brands Canada Claw earrings Clearance Cocktails Craftsmanship Creative Creativity Culinary Culture Design Design meets function Entertaining Essentials Favourite products Favourites Fun Gift Guide Gift Ideas Gifts Gifts on a budget Gifts under $100 Gifts under $20 Gifts under $50 Globe bookends Gold Gold pineapple cocktail tumbler Guide Home decor Ideas Inspiration Instagram Invotis Cool Grey Gold Bookends Jeans iPad case John & Pearl Carita Necklace JOYA JOYA Porcelain Candle K/LLER Collection Rose Gold Plated Brass Claw Link Kawa Porcelain Kawa vases La Paz La Paz Galo Boat Shoes Leather boat shoes Letterpress poster Middle finger hand hook Must-have products Must-haves Paper Jam Press Pineapple cocktail tumbler Pinterest Portugal Room 2046 Rose gold Rose gold pineapple cocktail tumbler Rosedale Rosedale Main Street Rosedale Station Sale Social media Souda Kawa Vase Style Summer Summer sale Summerhill Summerhill Station Thelermont Hupton Up Yours Hand Hook Tiki Toronto Treats W&P Design Wall art Word is Bond Wu-Tang Clan Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta Fuck Wit
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Health benefits of eating chocolate blog post by Room 2046 cafe shop studio Toronto Canada

Chocolate Cravings: 5 Health Benefits of Chocolate

Chocolate is the ultimate comfort food with a magical ability to improve your day with a single bite. Although it seems too good to be true, scientists are now finding evidence that chocolate, and particularly dark chocolate, does have beneficial effects on the body. We decided to investigate this further, and found five reasons why you should indulge in a sweet treat from Room 2046.

July 17, 2017 by Rachel C
Tags: 65% chocolate 70% chocolate 72% chocolate 74% chocolate 75% chocolate All natural Antioxidant Antioxidants Aztec healing rituals Aztec medicine Aztecs Beauty Best of TO Best of Toronto Best-sellers Brands Breakfast British Journal of Nutrition Brunch Budget Budget buys Cacao god Cacaosuyo cake Canada Chocolat Bonnat Chocolate Chocolates Coffee Cookbook Cookbooks Cooking Craftsmanship Creative Creativity Crepes Culinary Culture Dark chocolate David Chow David H. Chow Dealing with stress Desserts Dining Easy gifts Entertaining Environment Espresso Essentials Exotic Flavors Favourites Flavonoids Food Food & Drink Gift box Gift boxes Gift giving Gift Ideas Gift sets Gifts Gifts on a budget Gifts under $100 Gifts under $20 Gifts under $50 Guide Haiti dark chocolate Healing practices Health benefits Healthy Healthy chocolate Healthy desserts Healthy food Heart disease High in antioxidants History of chocolate Homemade Homemade products Host gifts Hostess gifts Ideas Improve mood Inspiration Instagram JAMA Internal Medicine Java milk chocolate Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Laura Slack Lower blood pressure Marou Marou chocolate Maya Maya healing rituals Maya medicine Mayo Clinic Mood Natural chocolate Prevent cardiovascular disease Prevent diabetes Prevent heart disease Room 2046 Room Service Rosedale Rosedale Main Street Self care Shoko Social Media Spa night Summerhill Sweet tooth Sweets University of Aberdeen University of Warwick Vegan Vegan chocolate Vegan desserts Vegan Toronto Vietnam chocolate
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Benefits of writing by hand instead of on a computer blog post by Room 2046 cafe shop studio Toronto Canada

Going Back To The Basics: The Benefits of Writing By Hand

Technology has become a staple in modern society. While electronics make our lives easier in many ways, science suggests writing on laptops and computers can actually inhibit our learning and memory. Keep on reading to learn how going back to the basics and rediscovering handwriting can change the way your brain works. 

 

July 12, 2017 by Rachel C
Tags: Agenda All natural American Psychological Association Analog Love Back to basics Back to School Benefits of handwriting Benefits of journalling Benefits of writing by hand Best of TO Best of Toronto Best-sellers Bindewerk Books Brands Canada College Corporate gifts Craftsmanship Creative Creative writing Creativity Daniel Oppenheimer Dealing with stress Decor Design Design meets function Diary DIY Easy gifts Environment Environmentally friendly products Favourites Gift box Gift boxes Gift giving Gift Guide Gift Ideas Gift sets Gifts Gifts on a budget Gifts under $100 Gifts under $20 Gifts under $50 Guide High school Ink on paper Inspiration Instagram Introspection Is Google Making Us Stupid? James W. Pennebaker Journal Journalling Kikkerland Learning Lecture Literature Living Nicholas Carr Note taking Notebooks Notes Old fashioned Ontario Organization Pam Mueller Paper products Parenting Parenting ideas Pencil Pens Pinterest Planners Poketo Productivity Psychological Science Psychology Psychology research Relax Research Room 2046 Room Service Rosedale Rosedale Main Street Rosedale Station Sale School Science Scribe Self care Shopping Social Media Stationery Study inspiration Study tips Summerhill Summerhill Station Sustainable Technology The Atlantic Thoughts Toronto Trauma recovery Travel Travel essentials Travel packing list UCLA UCLA psychology UCLA research University University of Texas Work Writer's block Writing
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Summer entertaining blog post dinner party by Room 2046 cafe shop studio Toronto Canada

Summer Entertaining Must-Haves

Canada Day and the Fourth of July have come and gone, and I think it is safe to say summer is officially in full swing. As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, the season for backyard barbecues, pool parties, and dinner parties is upon us. These summer entertaining must-haves will ensure that your summer bash is lively, polished and relaxing.
July 05, 2017 by Rachel C
Tags: Accents Accessories All natural Art Art Direction banana semifreddo Bar Tartine Barware Beer Best-sellers Big Gay Ice Cream Books Booze Boutique Brands Brass glass Breakfast Cafe cake California Canada Canadian companies Catering Cheese platter Cheese tray Chicken cacciatore Chop Sizzle Wow Citrus Cocktail Cocktail recipe books Cocktail recipes Cocktails Coffee Cookbook Cookbooks Cooking Craftsmanship Creative Creativity Culinary Culture Decor Design Design meets function Desserts Dining Dinner parties Dinner party DIY DIY projects Donuts Double walled tea cup Double walled teapot Doughnuts Drinks Entertaining Essentials Exotic Flavors Favourites Food Food & Drink Food presentation Fresh produce Fun green Home Home Accessories Home decor Homemade How To Ice Cream Ice cream recipe Inspiration Inspired bites Instagram Interior Design Interiors Italian food L.A. Living Local food Local produce Lomelino's Ice Cream Lunch Mai Tai Middle Eastern cooking Middle Eastern desserts Mood Old fashioned Pinch Food Design Pineapple glass Pineapple shaker Pineapple shot glass Pineapple tumbler Recipe books Recipes Restaurant Restaurant cookbook Room 2046 Room 2046 Studio Room Service Rosedale San Fransisco Sandwiches Saturday Saturday mornings Scotch glass Shopping Silver Spoon Spring Style Summer Summer dinner party Summer entertaining Summer party Summerhill Sweet and sour caponata Sweet and Tart Sweet Middle East Sweet tooth Sweets Tartine Tea cup Teapot Toronto Truffled quail eggs Vegan Vegan chocolate Vegan dessets Wine decanter
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Room 2046 candles and watercolour print Instagram blog post Canada 150: A Guide To Canadian Products cafe shop studio Toronto Canada

Canada 150: A Room 2046 Guide To Canadian Products

In honour of Canada Day, we are highlighting Canadian-made products carried at Room 2046. Supporting local businesses directly impacts the economy in a positive way by creating jobs for Canadians, enriches our community, and helps reduce our carbon footprint. Read on to discover our favourite products from companies based in Canada!
June 30, 2017 by Rachel C
Tags: Accents Accessories air plants All natural Arielle de Pinto Art Arts & Crafts Bath products Beauty Body butter Brands Cafe Canada Canada 150 Canada Day Canada Days Canadian Canadian companies Canadian Pride Candles Cards Celebration Chocolates Cocktail Candles Cocktails Creative Creativity Culinary David Chow Decor Design DIY Entertaining Environment Favourites Firoza Flakes Paperie Food Food & Drink Gift Guide Gift Ideas Gifts Guide Handmade Handmade products Handmade soap Happy Birthday Canada Home Home Accessories Home decor Homemade Homemade products Humour Ideas Illustration Inspiration Laura Slack Living Local products Mai Tai Natural chocolate Niki Kingsmill Old fashioned Paper products plant care planter Planters Plants pot pots Printing Room 2046 Room 2046 Studio Room Service Shoko Sidecar Small Business Smitten Kitten Soaps Stationery Style succulents Summer Surprises Sweets Toronto companies Treats Vegan Vegan chocolate Vegan dessets watering air plants watering plants watering succulents
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Toronto skyline instagram by Room 2046 blog post Canada Day 2017 150

Canada 150: The Best Things To Do On Canada Day 2017

On July 1st, 2017, Canadians will come together to celebrate the birth of our country. Canada Day this year is particularly special, as it is the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. If you live in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal or Vancouver, here are a few memorable ways to celebrate Canada day in your city. 
June 30, 2017 by Rachel C
Tags: Air Show Art Axe throwing BC Birthday Bob Dylan British Columbia cake Canada Canada 150 Canada Day canada day parade Canada Days Canadian Canadian Citizenship Ceremony Canadian Pride Carly Rae Jepson Celebration Cities City Guide CN Tower CN Tower Fireworks Concerts Confederation Dance Défilé de la Fête du Canada Entertaining Feist Fireworks Free concerts Fun Grouse Mountain Guinness World Record Happy Birthday Canada Harbourfront Centre Hockey Holiday Inspiration Justin Trudeau Live music Live performance Montreal Montreal Canada Day Parade Montreal Jazz Fest Montreal Jazz Festival Murals Nathan Phillips Square Nature Ontario Ottawa Our Home On Native Land Pan Am Games parade Parliament Hill Prime Minister Quebec Sparklers Street art Summer Toronto Toronto Symphony Orchestra Travel TSO Vancouver Visual art Walk Off The Earth
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Room 2046 Travel Essentials 5 Things to Bring On Vacation blog post cafe shop studio Yonge Street Summerhill Toronto Canada

Wanderlust: 5 Summer Travel Essentials

You've booked your flight, chosen a hotel, and packed your passport. You feel all ready for your summer vacation, but are you sure you have everything you need for a hassle-free getaway? Whether you're jetting off to another country, taking a road trip, or camping, these five travel essentials are sure to make your summer vacation as smooth and relaxing as possible.
June 22, 2017 by Rachel C
Tags: 5 travel essentials Airplane Cactus pillow Camping Canada Emergency pack Honeymoon Istanbul Living Log pillow New York City Ontario Ottawa Packing tips Paris Passport holder Photography Relax Road pack Road trip Room 2046 Scarborough Bluffs Shopping Spring Summer Summer travel Summer vacation Toronto Train Travel Travel essentials Travel guide Travel packing list Travel pillow Tropical vacation Turkish blanket Turkish towel Vacation Vancouver Wanderlust
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Summer Summerhill Station Rosedale Toronto Neighbourhood Tour Blog Post by Room 2046 cafe shop studio

Take A Tour Of Our Neighbourhood: A Guide To Summerhill/Rosedale

The Room 2046 store is lucky enough to be based in the Summerhill/Rosedale area of Toronto, Canada. The stretch of Yonge Street from St Clair to Rosedale subway stations is full of shops, restaurants and businesses, making it an ideal part of the city to wander around and explore. Come along for a tour of some of our favourite spots in our neighbourhood!
June 21, 2017 by Rachel C
Tags: Alcorn Hair Alcorn salon Art Baked goods Beautification Beauty Beauty salon Beauty shop Best of TO Best of Toronto Black Camel Booze Boutique Brands Breakfast Brickworks Brunch Cafe Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Cities City Guide Coffee Cold-pressed juice Cold-pressed juice cleanse Creative Creativity Crepes Culinary Culture Decor Design Dining Don Valley Brickworks Drinks Eating competition Evergreen Brickworks Evergreen Brickworks farmer's market Favourites Food Food & Drink Food contest Food vendors Fresh produce Fun Gifts Go Chuck Yourself challenge Greenhouse Juice Co. Greenhouse Juice MacPherson Grooming Guide Hair salon Holy Chuck How To Ice cream Juice cleanse Keratin Treatment LCBO Local food Local produce Local products Lunch Makeup Makeup artists Male Grooming Mood My Favourite Ice Cream Shop Neighbourhood guide Olaplex treatment Old train station Ontario Plant-based Restored buildings Restored Factory Restored train station Room 2046 Room 2046 Studio Rosedale Rosedale Main Street Rosedale Station Salon Sandwiches Saturday Saturday mornings Shopping Skincare Small Business Social Media Spring Studio Summer Summerhill Summerhill LCBO Summerhill Station Terroni Terroni Bar Centrale Terroni Yonge At Price Toronto Toronto Art Toronto companies Train station Vegan Vegan juices Vegan Toronto Weekend brunch Yonge Street
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How to care for and water succulents and air plants blog post from Room 2046 cafe shop studio Toronto Canada

Quenching Summer Thirst: How To Care For Air Plants and Succulents

The beautiful weather and blooming gardens that come with spring and summer are urging us to incorporate a piece of nature into our home decor this time of year. Read on to learn how to care for your air plants and succulents and get inspiration for your summer aesthetic.

June 07, 2017 by Rachel C
Tags: Accents air plants All natural Best-sellers cactus Canada Creative Creativity Decor Design Design meets function DIY garden gardening Gardening guide Gift Ideas Gifts green greenery Guide Home Home Accessories Home decor how to Ideas Inspiration Instagram Interiors Living Photography plant care planter planters plants pot pots Room 2046 Spring succulents Summer Toronto watering air plants watering plants watering succulents Well-Being
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