LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2020

ONTARIO MAKERS

Tuck an LCBO Gift Card inside.

Merry messages

’Tis the season to be sending more mail and fewer emails. And Ontario’s own Made In Brockton Village creates charming options to help make this the most wonderful time of the year for friends near and far.

By Brenda Morrison | photography by james tse

Made In Brockton Village Since 2012, owner and artist Malika Pannek, has been creating original art for paper goods and gifts, while also remaining committed to sustainable printing and packaging solutions. The brand is named after the small Toronto neighbourhood where the company was founded.

Pop in picture frames and display as part of your holiday décor.

SMALL-SCALE WORKS OF ART Malika’s hand-­ painted illustrations showcase her sense of whimsy, depicting winter scenes with cross-country skiing and ice fishing, as well as iconic cityscapes with TTC streetcars, the

FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILTY Her commitment to keeping the company’s eco impact as low as possible includes using recycled paper and biodegradable packag­ ing for 90 percent of their products. Local print production uses renewable energy and VOC-free inks. Shipping orders even rely on Kraft packaging tape!

OUR HOLIDAY FAVOURITES Cards are sold individually and in themed sets. A peren­ nial bestseller, the Holiday Drink Recipe Collection (8 greeting cards, $25), features a cocktail recipe on the back but is blank inside. See cards, postcards, gift tags, stationery and more at madeinbv.com.

Distillery District and the Toronto Island Ferry.

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HOLIDAY 2020 FOOD & DRINK