The Cliff House

I've become obsessed with the story of the Cliff House, the old photographs that document it and the people living during its prime.  Throughout its incarnations, it featured art galleries, restaurants, parlors, lunch rooms, verandas, and eventually a hotel.  It was originally built in 1863, but was destroyed in a fire in 1894.  It was rebuilt in 1896 and burned to the ground (again) in 1907. A modest replacement was built in 1909.

For more info, visit here.

I love how everyone is dressed up, even to visit the beach.

I find it hard to pin-point the age of these people.. 

a toughie when they are dressed more like the elders of today.

She seems super young.

Top-notch vintage bikes!

Some cool dudes in great suits.

Images via Cliff House Project

How to Start a Movement

 

"... the first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader." 

What do you Crave, Toronto

I'm pleased to announce that Biko has been profiled in the first ever CRAVE Toronto book, which is 'a celebration of women entrepreneurs that showcases some of the most creative, interesting, and gutsy proprietors throughout our city." 

Tonight was the launch party, and it was super inspiring to meet many of these amazing women featured in the book, who are following their dreams as well as running successful businesses.

That's me, proudly holding open the book to my page!

It was also great to have my amazing interns out for an evening of fun times.  They work really hard and I'm so proud to have them on my side.  And look, they rock Biko so damn well too!  Brittany on the left is sporting the Ring Movement Necklace, and Mel on the right wears the Effie Bow Necklace.  Thanks girls for everything!   

To buy a copy of CRAVE Toronto, please send an email to corrine@bikodesigns.ca.   They're selling for $12, which is a steal!