The new money exchange, NIMA, at 1538 South Bayview has put up its sign. It’s a colourful canopy loaded with depictions of bank notes from around the world. Work appeared to be going ahead vigorously at the location Tuesday. 
Tuesday’s snow didn’t bother these fir shrubs (left) dressed for winter. Right, plants at Rahier.
Canadian entrepreneur Joe Minram is opening a Joe Fresh store in New York City and the move has caused great excitement. The publication Stylite says: “Joe Fresh is an entirely different fashion animal — namely, one that is sold at over 300 stores across Canada, most of which can most easily be described as grocery stores (Loblaws). Basically, imagine an independent clothing line with the inherent buzz of Target’s Go.” Check story here. Also see Trish Stuebing’s blogThe building at 1620 Bayview, which was recently Grunt, Cluck and Low, is being renovated for a re-opening in February, according to signs on the door. Many will remember this location as Trastevere, the popular Italian food restaurant.
The Elegant Garage Sale has for sale a Dictaphone machine dating from perhaps the 1920s. It’s fun to look at even if you’re not in the market (which is likely)
Your Clothes Friend, the women’s wear shop, is closed for renovation. The store is still busy with workmen however. No date has been posted as yet for the re-opening.
The shop which for decades was Whimsical House, and then became Ino for a few months, is now Two Doors South. The quick change came as the result of some “tweaking” of the concept, according to the management. The shop is owned by the Amaya Indian food interest, and is named as it is because it is two doors south of the Amaya takeout location.
