Len Pshyk and Kravinchuk, true to their Western Canadian roots are proud to have been pioneers in the RED Pop-Up movement and have now committed to a permanent location where they've assembled an assortment of fine art and beautiful things they themselves can't live without.
This store has quite a name. And it has quite a story behind it. LEN (for short) was opened by Christal Pshyk and David Kravinchuk in the Danforth area in 2013 after they realized they were onto something. That ‘something’ was a consumer hunger for good quality, unique, locally produced and reasonably priced home and gift items.
Christal and David discovered this appetite when they opened a pop-up store at the end of 2012 as part of the ‘Renew Danforth’ program. The pop-up event was conceived to help revitalize the area and bring the heart back to the community. “We ran our store for one month and it was so successful that we decided to open permanently the following year,” explains Christal. “People are impressed with the good quality and they appreciate that they don’t have to go elsewhere to find something nice. It’s in the neighbourhood and they can walk here.”
Oh — and David’s dad Len inspired the store too, hence that part of the name.
Len Toronto calls itself a purveyor of beautiful things. And what better time to give your mom something beautiful than on the day dedicated to her awesomeness? With fine art, homewares and bath and body products, you’re sure to find something unique. My top pick? Gorgeous Tunisian blankets and towels from Quebec brand Famille Nomade.