Gravy the huggable English bulldog is back

Marlie, owner of Gravy, made a visit to Homefront today to show us the huggable little devil two months older than before. Gravy is something like four months now and is huskier than we saw him in June. It may be genetic to English bulldogs but Gravy continues to be a bit lazy. Or is it just that he never gets to walk because everyone wants to pick him up. Feeding Gravy requires an education. Certain meats are not suitable for him. He must have turkey, not chicken. Go figure. 

New platters, plates at Homefront now

Homefront has just received a new shipment of platters and plates, perfect for entertaining. The platter shown here is 17 inches in length and beautifully finished. Come in and take a look. Homefront, 371 Eglinton Ave East. (416) 488-3189. 

iPhone cradle coming to Homefront

The iPhone (and its lookalikes) can do a lot of things but sometimes their shape is less than functional. Flat, five-inch long slabs that don't reach from your ear to your mouth may look neat, but can you speak and hear without moving the phone. Maybe not. Enter the iPhone cradle, a resting place for the phone with an old-fashioned (but oh so functional) handset phone that lets you use the iPhone without juggling it for audio connection. You can see it within a couple of weeks at Homefront.  (416) 488-3189. 

Michael Aram exhibit at NYIGF

Homefront has been on the hunt for items and lines this week at the New York International Gift Fair in New York. Among our stops was the exhibit of Michael Aram, one of Homefront's important signature lines. These magnificent pieces are made of Aram's special alloy of nickle, silver and stainless steel polished to a high gloss. You can see other Aram pieces at Homefront, 371 Eglinton Ave West (416) 488-3189.

Emma Bridgewater shows new water jug

With the Toronto Gift Show over, Trish and Bonnie are reviewing their orders and getting out the word about new items. This, for example, is the new chic water jug in Emma Bridgewater polka dot pattern. The jug will also be available at Homefront this Fall in the popular Black Toast and Marmalade pattern. Watch for it and other new Emma pieces as well. Homefront (416) 488-3189.

Baseball and soccer bowls are 50% off

A last blast of summer  can be enjoyed in these happy wooden bowls with soccer and baseball patterns on them. Great for popcorn or other suitable food service, they are now half price at $18 each (regular $36) in Homefront's End-of- Summer Sale. The sale feature a wide variety of end of line pieces. We're blowing them all out at prices of at least 40 percent off regular. Come in and take a look. (416) 488-3189 

Madison Shoes closed on Eglinton West

We're sorry to see a neighbor, Madison Shoes and Accessories, 333 Eglinton Ave.W., close its doors for good.  Signs say thanks to their customers and indicate the closure is part of a "re-alignment" of the business. Madison has locations in the Shops at Don Mills and in the Exchange Centre on King St West which remain open.