Toronto gift and floral shop SnaptureThis features a selection of locally-crafted gifts and paper goods. They are especially known for their series of illustrated art prints of Toronto cafés, landmarks, sweet treats and eateries.
Translating her childhood passion for crafting into an online shop, owner Monica took a leap of faith after moving to Toronto and started SnaptureThis — initially offering her photography and designs online. During the pandemic, she expanded her product offerings, working with local illustrators to create SnaptureThis’ popular café-inspired art prints for cities like Toronto, Hamilton and Vancouver. And, in 2022, another huge leap of faith resulted in the opening of a storefront in downtown Toronto, stocking the work of local makers and offering an incredible selection of paper goods, florals, gifts and apparel.
(Photo credit: SnaptureThis)
What we like about this shop
We deeply respect and admire how Monica manifested her dream, quit her “day job” and opened a shop that combines paper with florals, merging an aesthetic of “cute” with urban vibes. Big fans of coffee ourselves, we enjoy SnaptureThis’ coffee-inspired art prints because they feature some of Elena’s favourite cafés in the city. Cate especially loves their Toronto Brunch Print because it reminds her of the city’s great locations to pause, relax and have some refreshments with friends – plus it gives her ideas of new locations to visit!
The variety of unique, locally-made gift items makes you want to linger and browse the goods that SnaptureThis has to offer – from dreamy dried floral arrangements, to cozy socks, to cheeky t-shirts and greeting cards, and of course, actual coffee cups. (Written by C.M.)
Ideas for where you can go from here:
- Visit SnaptureThis online. If you’re in Toronto, drop by their brick & mortar shop.
- Check out their selection of coffee-inspired illustrated art prints featuring various cities. What are some of your favourites? We particularly love Toronto Coffee Shop V1 Print – the original art print that started the series.
- Take a look at their greeting card collection. Maybe you’ll find the perfect message for that upcoming special event.
We love art prints because they are an easy way to hang art in your own home. Hanging art in your own home allows you to engage with art every day. Engaging with art every day is part of the flourishing offline life Young W helps you discover: by exploring ART and the other 8 pillars of Arts & Letters, including those you may be hesitant to try.
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