Dolce Vita Christmas Mercato
November 25-28
The Dolce Vita Mercato is back just in time for the Holidays! We're so excited to once again invite you to experience this fun event and to spread a little "dolce" cheer this holiday season!
While we may not be able to visit Italy right now, this joyful experience will help bring you closer to “il bel paese” at this beautiful time of year!
Join us for four days filled with Italian inspired vendors, a Christmas cookie workshop, a LIVE (in real time) virtual tour of Italy, and more!
Can’t wait to see you there!
VENDORS
Use mercato code 'DOLCECHRISTMAS' to save where applicable
Falcone Designs
Ciao! Falcone Designs is run by Sandra, a Canadian-Italian Artist and Designer.
Receive 15% off at her Etsy shop with mercato code at checkout!
GSDMurano
Handmade genuine Murano Glass jewelry.
Three dollars from each purchase will be donated to the Bravery Bead program at the SickKids Hospital, Toronto.
Pun n' Paper
Pun n' Paper offers punny and sassy greeting cards for all of life's occasions!
Get 15% off your entire order using mercato code at checkout.
Remember to Use the Mercato Promo Code at Select Vendors!
'DOLCECHRISTMAS'
Enter at checkout for special deals and to save where applicable!
Smitten Italy
Gifts & apparel for Italy Lovers. Inside the shop you’ll find Italy themed shirts, mugs, art prints, tote bags & more.
Use mercato code for 15% off your order through December 1.
Pastaio
Artisan pastas handcrafted using locally sourced ingredients and made using traditional techniques. Pastaio provides high quality pasta products to restaurants, retailers and customers across Toronto and the GTA.
Use the mercato code at checkout for 10% off.
@_pastaio_ on Instagram
BuoninCookies
BuoninCookies specializes in homemade authentic traditional Italian cookies that are baked with fresh, wholesome natural ingredients. Their cookies are prepared “Nonna-style” - in the same old-fashioned manner.
@buonincookies on Instagram
Faboo Art
Faboo Art is your answer to beautiful, original, colorful and affordable art! The artist behind the beautiful pieces is Michael Halliwell who resides in Toronto, Ontario. All works of art are available in originals or in prints of various sizes (10x10, 12x12, 24x24, 36x36 and other custom sizes by request). They are all mounted on boards and are ready to hang on your wall!
Mercato promotion: Buy 3 prints of any size and get at 10x10 print for free
@fabooart_ on Instagram
Fortuna Loungewear
All apparel by Fortuna Loungewear is imprinted with an embroidered evil eye to bring its’ wearer protection from malocchio.
Message them on Instagram and use mercato code to receive 10% off your order!
@fortunaloungewear on Instagram
ExpressionsByTheresa
Tea towels and aprons embroidered or printed with "Italian Expressions"! Each gift is custom wrapped.
@theresafoodspeaks on Instagram
BellaBabybyTheresa
Adorable bambina onesies made with 100% organic soft cotton. Their collection offers many adorable baby and toddler items, such as hand-knit sweater sets, hats and other cute gifts.
@cucina_and_bambina on Instagram
Sarafino
Sarafino is a small importing and distribution company that deals only in natural and un-compromised artisanal products which are true to their origins. Their goal is to defend and promote artisanal practices, and it is exclusively with these types of operations that we do business.
This Weekend Only!
Any purchases of $300 or more will receive a FREE Traditional Balsamic Vinegar gift set from @acetaialabonissima (valued at $400!)
@sarafino on Instagram
Fresh Esthetics
A certified mobile esthetician who specializes in eyebrows, eyelash extensions, full-body waxing and nails.
In addition to their mobile services, their favourite European product picks make great gifts for all beauty lovers!
Subscribe to their website to receive a coupon for $5 off a service valued at $50 or more!
Located in the GTA.
@freshesthetics on Instagram
Soprano Delights
Soprano Delights provides specialty biscotti for all occasions. Treat your family and friends with a Soprano’s Dozen of assortment, party tray, individually wrapped, or a party favour of your choice of flavour(s). These biscotti not only are delicious, and last long, but are fun to dunk your coffee. Visit Soprano Delights, customize your order with over 10 flavours to choose from and maybe even get a song or two from the Soprano herself Elisa Malatesta.
@soprano_delights on Instagram
PARLA
PARLA is a women's clothing and accessories brand that offers luxury products for small business shoppers. PARLA's collections are designed in Boston and made in Italy by small, family run businesses of Italian Artisans.
@parlaapparel on Instagram
La Daje Jewelry
Luxury jewelry for the bold and modern woman, ethically made in Italy. La Daje combines a uniquely Italian sense of style with expert craftsmanship, ethical precious metals, and timeless, nostalgic designs. All La Daje pieces are handcrafted in Northern Italy in a manufacturing facility certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council. La Daje uses only the highest-quality materials: Sterling Silver, 18k Gold Vermeil, Rhodium, and Enamel. Their premium 925 Sterling Silver is the base of all their pieces.
@la.daje on Instagram
Bella Figura Loves...
Pure 'green' extra virgin olive oil skincare balm handmade to order direct from their historic Tuscan estate.
@kaminmohammadi on Instagram
Kicca's Wicked Waters & Oils
Organic plant-infused oils & soaps + potent hydrosols made with spring water from their ancient Etruscan land, distilled with hand-picked organic flowers and herbs from their garden.
@kiccaswickedwater on Instagram
LIVE Virtual Tour of Via San Gregorio Armeno
By Raffaele Romano of Grand Tour Experience
DATE TBA
Join us for a wonderful tour of this famous street in Naples, led by Raffaele Romano of Grand Tour Experience over Zoom! Known as “the street of the nativity scene makers,” it is filled with numerous shops selling creative nativity scenes and figurines (known in Italian as “presepe”). Raffaele will also take us around the city of Naples to see other delightful Italian Christmas sights. Don't miss it!
***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT***
Unfortunately our tour director, Raffaele, has encountered a case of COVID and is currently in quarantine.
As such, we will have to postpone this weekend's tour. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We are currently setting a new date for the tour and will share it as soon as it's confirmed.
Italian Christmas Cookie Workshop
November 28th at 11 a.m.
Join us for a fun morning of baking!
Learn a yummy cookie recipe that you will be eager to share at your Christmas celebration.
Workshop will be shown at 11am on Sunday, November 28th on www.dolcevitamercato.com (replay will be sent to all those who RSVP to this event).
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Schedule
Thursday November 25
8:00 AM EST
Mercato Sneak Peak to All Subscribers
Subscribe above to receive access to all vendors a day before the mercato opens!
Friday November 26
9:00 AM EST
Mercato Opens!
The mercato opens to the public - happy shopping!
Saturday November 27
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Shopping Continues!
Make sure to check out all of our lovely vendors
11:00 AM EST
LIVE Virtual Tour of Naples
Including the famous “nativity street” via San Gregorio Armeno (Sign up here to receive the Zoom invite)!
Sunday November 28
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Shopping Continues
Make sure to check out all of our lovely vendors!
11:00 AM EST
Cookie Workshop
Learn how to make a delicious Italian treat! Sign up here to receive the recipe and video on how to make it! Premiering on the www.dolcevitamercato.com home page.
2:00 PM EST
Christmas Sing-a-long
Featuring classic Christmas songs (in English and Italian!) by Italian-Canadian talent. Premiering on the www.dolcevitamercato.com home page.
11:59 PM EST
Mercato Closes
Vendors are closed - thanks for shopping!
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