Ciao! Oct/Nov 2016 Digital Issue | Page 10

thingswelove STAND OUT SHOPS The luxe loft shopping experience at bellaBALAS lets us feel like celebs. Shopping in De Luca's Specialty Foods' convivial atmosphere is an instant mood boost. The impressive magazine section at McNally Robinson Booksellers is our happy place. Taste testing oils and vinegars at Frescolio is the ultimate try-before-youbuy. Field trips to the North End to visit Wonderful World of Sheepskin have us in fuzzy sheepskin merch from head to toe. Nosing the huge selection of teas at Cornelia Bean is like taking a world tour. The packed shelves at Humboldt's Legacy hold gifts for all—and eco-conscious ones, to boot. Flipping through records at Into the Music is an ideal lazy Saturday in the Exchange. Toad Hall Toys has treats for girls and boys (and maybe some fun-loving adults, too). Wandering in Osborne Village warrants a stop at Silver Lotus, where a well-curated mix of hip, fashion forward, and globally inspired accessories adds up to the perfect fashion cocktail. SWEET TREATS Julia Child once said, "with enough butter, everything is good", so we're sure she'd approve of our addiction to almond croissants from La Belle Baguette. Mere months after opening, Oh D