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News — covid 19

The Opening - Part 3 (Third Time's a Charm)

Mandy Armstrong covid 19 pandemic reopening

The Opening - Part 3 (Third Time's a Charm)

As we put the shop back together in preparation for re-opening this week I'm feeling optimistic that this time it will be for keeps. When I started Mandala, 30 odd years ago, I felt like I was living the dream! Sure, it's been hard work and there have always been ups and downs, but NEVER did I expect to run into a roadblock like a global pandemic. I mean, seriously? How does one prepare for that?  Over the past year and a half, I've weathered some days where I thought about throwing in the towel, but kept going out of...

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Lock-Down. The Sequel.

Mandy Armstrong closed coronavirus covid 19 lockdown pandemic

Lock-Down. The Sequel.

Here we go again...our bricks & mortar shop will be CLOSED until the City of Toronto lock-down is lifted.

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Covid-19 Update - Are we ready to re-open?

Mandy Armstrong coronavirus covid 19 re-opening spring 2020 update

Covid-19 Update - Are we ready to re-open?

Long story, short - Mandala Design will not be re-opening on May 19th but, here are some of the ideas we’ve got percolating as we move through this bizarre new way of living!

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Temporary Closure due to Covid-19

Mandy Armstrong close coronavirus covid 19

Temporary Closure due to Covid-19

I'm heartbroken to announce that we will be closing our bricks and mortar store as we weather the current public health crisis. While we have been doing everything possible to ensure the safety of our staff and customers, I'm not comfortable keeping the doors open when there is an increasing risk of exposure to Covid-19 for both my wonderful co-workers and loyal visitors. Although the store on St. Clair West is closed, I will be working alone in the studio, processing online sales and keeping production moving along as best as I can. This is going to be a difficult...

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