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My daughter was thrilled to discover this used bookstore that also has wonderful stationery and small gifts. When she was little we went to a bookstore or the library weekly. We love books! Sadly used bookstores have almost completely disappeared in Ontario. This little store is a gem! HWW!
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Store front of a bikram yoga studio decorated with flamingos and palm trees and a devil over the door.
A Chance Encounter on San Marco
Nestled beneath the soaring arches of Piazza San Marco, a tiny glass shop spills warm light onto cobblestones. Through the open door, a riot of Murano vases, bowls, and delicate figurines twirls in every hue—ruby reds, cobalt blues, emerald greens—each piece a whisper of Venetian mastery. A passerby pauses as the shopkeeper, with a gentle nod and aged hands, lifts a filigree goblet to the glow. In that shared moment—strangers bound by wonder—the centuries-old craft feels alive, vibrant, and utterly unforgettable.
And a nod to St Valentine
This is a small tribute to our shops and services in my home village. Thanks for their love over the last two tough years. Thanks for their values. They are honesty, loyalty, integrity and compassion personified. Michelle Obama said, “I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values and follow my own moral compass then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own”. Bookham shops and services, I salute you! Happy Valentine's Day.
Monica x