Statement House Vintage

Hi Everyone!
SAVE THE DATE for Canada’s largest sale of vintage clothing -along with loads of the coolest vintage décor items!
130 vendors. (We’re one of them!😃)

When:
Sat. Sept. 28th (10am-6pm)
Sun. Sept. 29th (10am-5pm)
Where:
Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto

Here’s Jonah in head-to-toe vintage men’s wear, all available 🤠 see something you like? Come try it on for yourself!

Vintage Levi’s Cords: $15
Men’s Vintage Wrangler button-up: $22
Men’s Doc Martens (Size 9.5/10): $75
Vintage Leather Belt: $20
Bolo Tie: $24
Shades: $15

Hey everyone it’s the Second Saturday tomorrow! Lots going on downtown
Take a break, come on down and pick up something awesome at the Farmers Market 🍎🍒🍑🥖🍞
Then head on over and enjoy the Vintage Market and Sidewalk sale. Lots of great deals
See you tomorrow!

It’s a long weekend. 😎🛶🍔🍷
Enjoy all the great trails and sites in Peterborough
Heading to a friend’s cottage for a visit? Here are some unique and thoughtful host gift suggestions
- serving tray
- picnic basket packed with goodies
- some fun sunnies
- cool beer steins
Open late today for First Friday

For Wear Where Wednesday, we returned to Watson and Lou which is now under new ownership. Katie K***z, who came from North Bay is now part of the Peterborough community and bringing some new ideas and products to this very special downtown business . Katie plans to continue to work with local and Canadian artists, adding a refillable laundry soap bar and re-introducing the ever popular workshops.
If you are a local crafter or artist, feel free to contact Katie to speak about creating and/or leading a workshop.
Stop by and welcome Katie to PTBO

Rainy days are a good excuse to leave the cottage and explore downtown Peterborough.
Have some lunch or a great cup of coffee
*Pick up a book .ptbo
*Grab some fresh produce
*Pick up game or
And of course, do some treasure hunting at Statement House and Neighborhood Vintage

This week we are taking you to a wonderful, brightly coloured shop located at 390 George St N! Iceman Video Games is a family owned business that has been providing Ptbo and Lindsay with new, used, and retro games since 2015👾🎮🕹️
Their specialty is definitely their wide and rich collection of used and retro video games and video game consoles. They are also the perfect source to find those hard-to-find games as they offer new releases and pre-ordering services for their games.

They truly have something for everyone as they are now featuring a selection of comics and manga, and offer weekly new releases! They’ve got action figures, Funko Pop figurines, and Pokémon trading cards available as well; the perfect spot for any pop culture lover!!
Holly and Matt are warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable!! Head on down to say hi to them and check out the amazing products they offer!
Iceman can be found on Facebook and Instagram and are open 7 days a week:
Mon-Thu 10-5
Fri-Sat 10-6
Sun 11-4

It’s that time again: First Friday!! This heat has us feeling pretty mellow so instead of featuring an artist tonight, we will simply be offering a space to shop and chat (with A/C😉), as well as a 10% discount for in-store purchases! Open until 8 tonight, we’re looking forward to seeing you all!

For Wear Where Wednesday, we took a step back in time and visited the historic Pig’s Ear Tavern. Located at 144 Brock Street, between Water and George
This establishment originally opened in 1865 as the St. Maurice Saloon. The bar closed in 2017 after the former owners sold the building, but is now open again, thanks to new owners Ashley Holmes and Steven Robertson. Horray!!
‘The Piggy’ has become a cherished part of the city and a fan-favourite for Trent U and Sir Sandford Fleming College students.
Swing by during the day and say “hi” to DayTime Danny. Enjoy a cold drink on their patio. Maybe shoot a game of pool with your friends and take note of all the fun evening events:
Tuesdays -Open Mic
Wednesday - Kara -oinki!i
Thursday -Trivia Night
Saturday - Live Bands perform
Do you have a friend with a birthday coming up? Plan a fun get-together and the Pigs Ear. The staff will make sure the birthday person gets a free T Shirt and a Pickled Egg with a candle. Can’t beat that for a one of a kind memory!
Did we mention the great merch? If you need souvenir of Peterborough, grab one of their Ts, hats or sweatshirts

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday: Closed

Check out their website for upcoming events www.pigseartavern.com

This week’s Wear Where Wednesday we got the joy of visiting at 188 Hunter St W! Sam’s Place has been offering delicious and freshly made SAMwiches for 14 years in Ptbo and just last year opened up their Weinery 🌭🥪😋 Helped by her kind and friendly staff, Sam specializes in making people happy🥰👐
Sam’s Place Deli makes their delicious samwiches using house smoked, cured, and prepared meat that is sliced daily and locally sourced bread 🥖 They also offer salads and desserts that are also made fresh daily 🥗❤️ They even offer vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options to be able to satisfy anyone’s hunger 😋 Their most popular samwiches are the California Club and the Mac Attack and they recommend the Smoked Tofu for the veggie lovers out there!
They have an online ordering feature where you can schedule a pickup time to be able to have a delicious samwich no matter how much of a time crunch you’re on:)
Sam’s is open 6 days a week, 10-7 weekdays and 11-5 on Saturday 👐👐 Thanks to this wonderful team for letting us explore!!

Mark your calendar. Only 2 more sleeps until the first Second Saturday Vintage Market of 2024. See you there!

This weeks Wear where Wednesday we went to Duelling Grounds! . Duelling grounds has been in Peterborough for 7 years at their present location and are now located at 373 George street for nearly 2 years now! They have all your gaming and nerdy needs! They specialize in Trading card games, War Hammer, Yu Gi Oh, DND, magic the gathering and more! They also run public events almost every night! Yu gi Oh on Thursdays, magic the gathering on Fridays, Pokémon on Saturday and of course DND on Sundays! They are a LGBTQIA+ friendly space with lots of cool vibes! Thanks so much to wayne and his awesome staff for letting us nerd out a bit!

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: Wear Where Wednesday! This week we take you to downtown Ptbo’s oldest shop: Gentry Apparel👔 Located at 377 George Street N, Gentry has been offering high quality suits and customer service to Ptbo for 48 years!
Gentry specializes in ladies and men’s casual; modern men’s wear; men’s shoes; and suits, tuxedos, and sport jackets for any occasion! They offer rentals for suits and tuxedos for special events such as proms or weddings⭐️👕👖
Above all, the Gentry team value and promote service, quality, alterations and the proper fit for your clothing! They offer FREE, in-house alterations for women and men’s wear to ensure their customers leave with a perfect fitting product. They have a workshop in the back of their shop that they were kind enough to show us and a skilled team of tailors to offer a one-stop shop for your formal wear needs!
Owned by father and son, Delor and Andrew Damiany, they have a warm and friendly team including Roz Vastano and Neil Parkinson, and two friendly pups, Beans and Scarlett (not pictured).
Gentry is open 6 days a week, 10-5 Mon-Sat and can be found on Facebook at Gentry Apparel. Thank you to the amazing Gentry team for welcoming us and showing us around, they are a must-visit this prom and wedding season💕👔⭐️

This weeks Wear Where Wednesday, we are taking you to Yo Yo’s Yogurt Cafe at 188 Hunter St W⭐️🍦! For over 10 years, Yo Yo’s has been offering delicious pick-your-own frozen yogurt and an array of great toppings!💕🍓🍍🫐🍒🥝 The fan favourite is the cookie dough flavour 🍪 The delicious fro-yo can be served in either regular cups, or waffle cone cups!😋 Yo-Yo’s offers books to read or board games to play during your visit. Customers can also buy pre-packed yogurt to enjoy at home, any time they want!

Attention all Trent students! Did you know Yo-Yo’s accepts Trent Cash? They are even putting on a free fro-yo day this coming October for all Otonabee College students! You won’t want to miss out🥰

With the weather heating up, check out Yo-Yo’s from 1-9 Tuesday-Friday, and 12-9 Saturdays and Sundays🍦💕⭐️

Happy first Long weekend of summer😎. We’re open all weekend. Drop by and check out the great selection of vintage, retro and modern clothing and accessories 👙👗👚🧥👖

This week our Wear Where Wednesday takes you to The Huntress and East City Vintage located at 75 Hunter St E! In this cozy shop, you will find a delightful and eclectic collection of unique and beautifully curated antiques and vintage home decor💕⭐️
Shop owners Catalina and Susan teamed up to bring you carefully collected antique furniture, light fixtures, trinkets, art, and so much more from as far as southern France! With 20+ years of experience, these two sure know how to find the most unique and beautiful treasures.
These two incredible women opened their shop on April 18, and are open 6 days a week, Monday - Saturday, 10-5 and they are absolutely a MUST VISIT🤩🛋️👗⭐️

Look who’s landed at 387 Water Street between Hunter and Simcoe!
For Wear Where Wednesday, we had the pleasure of welcoming 💐SWEET FERN to downtown Peterborough. Owner Ang McDonald has created a beautiful space loaded with fresh flowers, a small variety of plants (Ferns, naturally), candles, pots & vases, artwork and greeting cards. The scent of fresh flowers was intoxicating in a wonderful way. When seasonally possible, Ang is looking to support local growers. Right now, they have locally grown tulips🌷
Pre-made Bouquets are always available for only $25. You can also pre-order on their website. www.sweetfernfloralstudio.com
Hours: Tue -Fri 10-4 and Sat 10-2

It’s Wear where Wednesday! This week we visited the Peterborough armoury!

It’s their second year being an open museum to the public. However the armoury dates back all the way to 1909! The museum is also looking for volunteers who are historians by trade or with military and police history!

If you’d like to visit they are open to the public on Tuesdays from 1-4 pm! You can contact the museum to set up group or school tours. The museum also takes memorabilia if you would like to donate! So many amazing pieces of history all in our home town. Thanks so much to the Peterborough armoury for informing us about such incredible history so close to home!

This week for , we welcome you to Just Like New women’s boutique, located around the corner from Statement House at 377 Queen St.! 👑

Opened 31 years ago by owner Marg Botosh, Just Like New offers high quality, well-known brands at a fraction of their original cost. One of the hidden gems of Peterborough’s used clothing scene, Just Like New provides shoppers an affordable avenue to designer brands. Like their name suggests, Just Like New rarely stocks pieces older than 3 years. 👠👢

With Prom Season rapidly approaching, Just Like New is bringing in loads of formal wear, with dresses, suits, and shoes perfect for the prom night of your dreams! 💃🪩

Expect sales such as 20% off on Saturdays (implemented shortly!!), and end of season Bag Sales (where you can fill a shopping bag with any items for a fixed price!). Check them out on Facebook! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

Happy ! 🙈🙈🙈

For this week’s slice of downtown, we take you to The Night Kitchen Pizzeria, located at 168 Hunter St. W. Opened in 1999, has been putting the “pizza” in “pizzazz” for just over 25 years. Among their impressive menu of pizza pies (including vegan and gf options!), The Night Kitchen also offers drinks, salads, and desserts. 🍕🥗

Top off your dining experience by taking a seat surrounded by colourful murals and local art. Accidentally drop some red sauce on your t-shirt? No knead to fret! Check out The Night Kitchen’s stylish merch, offering sweaters, shirts, hats, and even frisbees! While you’re dining, we also encourage you to look up at the light fixtures, creatively crafted from whisks and pizza pans. 💡😆

Open Wed-Sat from 11:30am-8pm, you have the choice to dine-in, or order online for pick-up/delivery. With warmer days ahead, expect The Night Kitchen opening up their patio some time in May. 🌞🍻

Thanks again for having us, …we a-dough you guys!! 💖🍕

It’s official. You can find us at Booth 435. Looking forward to seeing you all! 👗
Show Information:


🗓 April 6 & 7
⏰Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 10-5
📍 Queen Elizabeth Building

♿️ Accessible Venue
🛍 125+ Vendors
🎟 Admission $15
Discount on Website
www.TorontoVintageClothingShow.ca

Mark your calendar and gather some friends and come to the TVCS! Make sure you pop by and say hello! Booth # TBD

Show Information:


🗓 April 6 & 7
⏰Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 10-5
📍 Queen Elizabeth Building

♿️ Accessible Venue
🛍 125+ Vendors
🎟 Admission $15
Discount on Website
www.TorontoVintageClothingShow.ca

Hoppy Easter weekend everyone 🌷🐰

We’re egg-cited to share we’ll be open all weekend with adjusted hours on Friday! Be sure to stop by and chick us out! 🐣

Grab a friend and plan a trip to the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show
Show Information:


🗓 April 6 & 7
⏰Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 10-5
📍 Queen Elizabeth Building

♿️ Accessible Venue
🛍 125+ Vendors
🎟 Admission $15
Discount on Website
www.TorontoVintageClothingShow.ca

This , we take you to SOS, found at 384 George St. N! Opened over 15 years ago by Shelby Leonard-Watt, Save Our Soles is an independently owned women’s boutique, offering a curated selection of shoes, clothes, accessories, and more! 🌷🥂💓

SOS prioritizes styling that will leave their customers feeling their most confident, stocking brands such as Free People, Lola’s Room, Steve Madden, and Doc Martens. Their selection of quirky cards and mugs guarantee their customers a good laugh, and make for the perfect cheeky birthday or anniversary gifts.😇😝

Stop in Monday-Saturday between 10am and 5pm, or check out their website (https://www.shopsos.ca/)! 🤩

Thank you to the girlies at SOS for their warm welcome. We had so much fun exploring and learning about your store!! ☺️💖

Only two weeks away! 👗🎉
Show Information:


🗓 April 6 & 7
⏰Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 10-5
📍 Queen Elizabeth Building

♿️ Accessible Venue
🛍 125+ Vendors
🎟 Admission $15
Discount on Website
www.TorontoVintageClothingShow.ca

This , we take you to the oldest running local bulk food store in Canada—The Main Ingredient! Located at 326 Charlotte St., the Main Ingredient has been providing an environmentally-conscious shopping option in Peterborough for nearly half a century. 🍬🥨

Opened in 1979, original owners Deb and Ken Fraser set out to encourage the practice of re-using containers, reducing single-use packaging, and ultimately saving their customers money and from unnecessary food waste. ♻️

The Main Ingredient has grown to sell a wide array of herbs, spices, grains, soaps, detergents, dried goodies and lots of candy (yum!). Prioritizing local suppliers, The Main Ingredient stores a vat of golden honey from , just buzzing to be poured! 🍯🐝

Open every day except Sundays, The Main Ingredient holds discount days, with Mondays as Bring Your Own Container Day, Tuesdays as Senior Days, and Wednesdays as Student Days, offering a 10% discount to those eligible! 🥳

Save the dates!
The Toronto Vintage Clothing show is just around the corner. We’ll be there (Booth # tbd). Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Show Information:
🗓 April 6 & 7
⏰Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 10-5
📍 Queen Elizabeth Building

♿️ Accessible Venue
🛍 125+ Vendors
🎟 Admission $15
Discount on Website
www.TorontoVintageClothingShow.ca

‼️TRIGGER WARNING! ‼️ This post includes pictures of piercing!!

Happy everyone!! ☔️😉

If you climb the stairs to the second floor of 172 Simcoe St., you’ll find yourself at the bright pink door of 🧚Pretty Little Prix🧚 (you can’t miss it!), residence of the incredibly talented piercer Jessie Darling, and administrative extraordinaire Jubby! Decorated with a mix of vintage and pop art, colourful characters, and a (generous) dash of whimsy, walking into their booth feels like you’re travelling to an entirely new dimension.

While they may be new to Peterborough, having been at Riverside for almost 2 years, Jessie has been piercing for over a decade. Jessie offers an array of body and ear piercings, as well as jewelry styling. Whether you’re interested in a piercing or styling, Pretty Little Prix prioritizes a safe space, ensuring above all that their clients feel comfortable and cared for. 💓

Pretty Little Prix is open Fri, Sat, and Sun. Book an appointment now for Fridays or Saturdays via their website, or choose spontaneity and go for a walk-in appointment (like we did!!) on Sundays! 🌼

This , we rounded the corner of George and Hunter to hit up Cork & Bean! Located at 382 George St. North, Cork & Bean is a bustling Peterborough fav!

Like their name suggests, Cork & Bean offers coffee, wine, and beer—all in one spot. Frequented lovingly by students, Cork & Bean keeps their customers caffeinated and well-fed with their sandwiches, smoothies, and baked goods.

When asked which treats they recommend, their staff couldn’t choose just one. To name a few, their carrot cake, scones, and Pastéis de Nata (or Portuguese Custard Tarts) are always in demand—so be sure to grab them when you see them!

Big supporters of local artists, the walls of Cork & Bean are routinely decorated, and paint nights are hosted often. Their hours are as follows, with $6 craft beer and wines from 3-6pm every Monday-Saturday!!

Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8am-10pm
Sat: 8:30am-10pm
Sun: 9am-5pm

Visit their instagram (.ptbo) or website (https://corkandbean.ca/peterborough/) to learn more:)