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Birthday girl
Stop by Girl Friday (776 College) tonight (Thursday, April 1) and celebrate the boutique’s second anniversary with special discounts, champagne, cupcakes and a chance to win a $300 gift certificate. 6 to 9 pm. 416-531-1036.
Wall hangers
Urban artist Fiona Smyth has extended her Studio Sale (608 Markham, 2nd floor) for two more days, Saturday and Sunday (April 3 and 4). Check out her work at www.fionasmyth.com or flash back to your Sneaky Dee’s days – she painted the original trademark murals. Silkscreen prints start at $25, or buy a set of 10 for $200. Paintings start at $100. Noon to 6 pm, or call to book an appointment. 416-533-7461.
Bead needs
Local jewellery designer Mary Rajotte of Myrrh Embraces loves this column so much that she’s created a special online sale just for NOW readers. Go to her Web store (www.myrrhembraces. com) of handcrafted, beaded delights, type in the discount code DSC-NOW-010-001 and save 10 per cent off purchases of $50 or more.
Outdoor score
Now that all the snow’s gone (knock on wood), there’s a huge Winter Rental Gear Sale at Europe Bound (47 Front East, 416-601-1990) Saturday (April 3), and next Saturday (April 10) at Hikers Haven (166 South Service, Oakville, 905-849-8928). Everything from gently used snowshoes and cross-country skis to tents and Thermarest pads, all in great condition, are selling for approximately half the retail price. These two locations have all you need for fine winter adventures. 9:30 am to 6 pm.
Lip luck
Pucker up, then say “sweet.” Receive a free Aveda lip tint or lip shine when you book a makeover showcasing the Aveda colour cosmetics collection at Intuitive Touch (1908 Queen East). Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday noon to 5 pm. Call to book an appointment with a makeup artist. 416-690-7082.
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