new daily pleasure: Cafe Manchado

don't let this rainy summer get you down, try our new favorite drink Cafe Manchado (espresso with leche condensada) is a little bit of Spain in a cup, enjoy!

this summer take some time to recharge...

After starting our own business the idea of taking time off has more meaning than ever, Marcelo and I had the luck of taking a week off this month and got to enjoy La Costa del Sol in the beautiful south of Spain. Vacations are like a parenthesis that we make to evaluate our life, take a pause to recharge and get inspired again, that was certainly my case, even though I wouldn't mind still being by the pool, I had a great energy and enthusiasm about being back at the store, I love our customers, our home, our community, and I'm in full creative mode getting product ideas for the next holiday season, but I think is necessary to take that time off to see clear again, I hope you get a chance to get some time off this summer! in the meantime here are some pictures to inspire you!

Meet Giulietta

TOCCA Beauty’s latest fine fragrance launch was inspired by the love story of Italian director Federico Fellini and Giulietta Masina. The famed movie-maker’s romance with his actress wife was one for the ages.

Also known as Federico’s “Lo Spippolo”, meaning the small things

that inspire tenderness, Giulietta was the heart and soul of Fellini’s masterpieces. This new Eau de Parfum scent carries her namesake and draws from the ethereal scents reminiscent of the couple’s trips to the island of Corsica where the two dreamt up the director’s visionary tales.

Top notes: Bulgarian Rose, Ylang Ylang, Green Apple, Pink Tulips

Middle notes: Lily of the Valley, Iris Pallida, Vanilla Orchid, Lilac, Heliotrope

Bottom notes: Cedar wood, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood

Historic St Andrews Farmers Market

As many of you know the St Andrews Farmers Market was recently opened at Adelaide & Maud, in the same place where the Historic St Andrews Market once existed, and like the rest of the community we are so excited to have the farmers in our neighborhood every Saturday, providing us with much needed fresh produce. We are also delighted to have a space under the Friends of the Market tent, where La Merceria will be serving coffee throughout the market season, so next Saturday you are in the area make sure to come and visit us!

Summer collection just arrived!

Our new summer merchandise is making me dream of vacation! coral towels, seashells, and iced cold drinks in our new bistro glasses, cheers to summer!

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father's day is this Sunday June 21st, so don't forget your dad, they deserve to get spoiled once in while too! so here are some of our favorites:

AREAWARE MAGNO RADIO

Designer Singgih Kartono

Material: Naturally Harvested New Growth Wood
Dimensions: 7.5 x 7.5 x 4.25 inches
$375
Hand-crafted in an Indonesian farming village, the Magno AM/FM radio has an appealing mix of retro and modern styling. Made from new growth wood, for every tree that is used in production, a new one is planted. Its uncoated surface should be oiled periodically to encourage a deeper connection between user and object. MP3 compatible, with short wave reception.

TEROFORMA WHISKY STONES

Ideal for chilling your favorite tipple
3/4" - 7/8" | NaturalNatural

$22

More mellow than ice, our natural soapstone Whisky Stones™ will cool your next dram just enough to take the edge off without diluting its perfectly balanced flavors. Milled exclusively for Teroforma in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, simply chill the stones in the freezer, add 3 or so to your glass of spirits, let stand for 5 minutes and enjoy! [Not recommended for larger volume drinks.]

JOHN ALLAN'S APOTHECARY

John Allan's what you need kit to shampoo & style & shave

$55

Destination: Miami

wallpaper guide $12 available at La Merceria

Since we've been talking about inspiration and following your dreams, I was remembering the many moments when  Marcelo &  I got inspired to open La Merceria. It all started with a trip to Miami about 5 years ago, when we visited casa tua for the first time and it became our favorite restaurant ever. We try to go to Miami once a year usually in June so I'm really craving it right now! aside from being a restaurant casa tua is a true lifestyle place, is a restaurant, a hotel, but you can also buy linens, apothecary and gourmet items and other treats for the home,  so this was the first time I saw the combination of food & merchandise done so effortlessly chic, since that moment we didn't stop thinking of how we could create our own lifestyle concept, so next time you are in Miami make sure you treat yourself to the wonderful casa tua experience in the meantime I hope you enjoy the inspiration

I also wanted to recommend the Tomas Maier store (heaven!!) the merchandising is impeccable in true perfect Bottega style, and I can only indulge on the above because we stay at the cheap & cheerful Hotel Aqua

Tomas Maier store pictures from www.men.style.com & www.miami.unlike.net