ela aldorsson (with husband martin) | ela | toronto.

ela aldorsson (with husband martin) | ela | toronto.

spotlight on toronto | ela aldorsson.

Name: Ela Aldorsson

Age: 33

Hometown: Toronto

What brought you to Toronto? University. 

And what keeps you here? Diversity.

Describe yourself in 3 words or less: curious, humble and worldly.

Tell us a bit about your business...ela is the idea of humble luxury, where we provide refined, quality and authentic designed products made in Europe to our customers.   

Saturday morning ritual? If we are not traveling, Martin and I make brunch at home followed by a game of tennis or a run. 

Favorite place to shop? The Narwhal & Holt Renfrew .

Coffee or tea? and where? Both, La Merceria

We feel like dancing, where should we go? At home :) 

Favorite weekend getaway outside Toronto: Langdon Hall, Cambridge.

What is on your stereo? Jessie Ware (Wildest Moments) and Haim.

And who is inspiring you? At the moment, old world artisan shops. 

Words to live by... The eye has to travel. 

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