Red Pegasus goes green

We all know to shop Red Pegasus (628 College, 416-536-3872, redpegasus.ca) for fabulous last-minute presents, card stock and other gifty finds. But now Rachel Chester’s boutique is also a hub for eco buys. Pepper mills made from locally sourced fallen tree wood and beer bottles remade into great green glasses are just two of the shop’s many sustainable, stylish goods.

Ziggy’s goes online

Down the street at Ziggy’s at Home (794 College, 416-535-8728, ziggysathome.com), Julie Fass has just launched her store’s online shopping site. A swanky flash interface makes clicking through chic and modern housewares, furniture and bath products as breezy as a visit to the airy boutique. File favourite finds into the site’s wish list and gift registry for future purchase.

Sweet deals

Bergstrom Originals (750 Queen East, 416-595-7320, bergstromoriginals.com) is clearing out its summer collection with 30 to 50 per cent discounts on womenwear stock. The summer sale at Commesse (412 Roncesvalles, 416-533-2258, commesse.ca) is equally sweet, with 50 per cent reductions on size 14 to 24 clothing. For even deeper markdowns, hit up Trove’s two locations (791 Bathurst, 416-516-1258, and 2264 Bloor West, 416-766-1258, trove.ca), where jewellery, handbags and other fashion buys are up to 60 per cent off until the end of the month.