Media Room
Here’s what the media says about us
Canadian Home and Country summer 2009 quotes Martin in an article on How to give antiques as a wedding gift.
The Toronto Star October 27, 2007 quotes Martin who appears at the Fall Cottage Show
as an expert on antiques.”
The Toronto Star March 3, 2007 article mentions Martin Swinton as the host of
Let’s Talk Antiques on The VoiceAmerica Channel.
Toronto Business Times February 2007 features Martin Swinton
The City Centre Moment January 29, 2007 features Martin Swinton
North Toronto resident Martin Swinton’s expertise in old valuables has turned into a new venture. Swinton, who owns the Take-A-Boo Emporium antique shop with wife, Andrea, will host Let’s Talk Antiques, a new weekly onlineradio show on The VoiceAmerica Channel.“
Justin Skinner
Save the Date magazine’s December 2006 features Take-A-Boo’s handbag caddy.
WAG November 2006 issue features Take-A-Boo’s handbag caddy.
BC Home November/December 2006 Issue cover article features Vintage Ornaments written by Martin Swinton.
Canadian Home and Country Magazine October 2006
Highlights Take-A-Boo’s Antiques 101 and participation at the CanadianHome and Country Show
Toronto Star Shopping Section “Shoestring Shopping Guide”
August 20, 2005 “Where can you get great quality furniture restoration and repairs,
hand and inset caning and custom reproductions and upholstery done?
This is one of those unique shops that not only does all the above, but
offers a wonderful collection of rare and vintage antiques as well.”
Ben Harrison
Style At Home Shopping Etc. February 2004
“The store is chock full of rare delights, so there’s lots to see and purchase. If you’re new to the art of collecting, try one of Martin and Andrea’s in-store antiques courses.” Heather Resnick
Canadian Living October 2002
“Royal Revels, from Rollicking to Refined”
“Martin Swinton organized a royal jubilee street party. Proudly wearing his Gordon kilt, Martin dazzled guests with his nimble memory of royal trivia.”
Kathy English
“Have you seen Take-A-Boo Emporium in these publications?
The Collectables Price Guide 2006 by Judith Miller
Toronto Star
Shopping Section
Shoestring Shopping Guide
August 20, 2005
Globe & Mail
May 7, 2005
Style Section
“Francisco Rubinato Pens”
The Collectables Price Guide 2005 by Judith Miller
Globe & Mail
December 24, 2004
Fashion Section
“Handbag Caddy”
Sweetspot.ca
December 3, 2004
“Caddy-Chic”
LouLou
Winter 2004
“Hook It”
Wish
October 2004
“Hold it Right There”
Toronto Star
October 30, 2004
Home Section
“Letter to the Editor”
Wish
September 2004
“Datebook”
Style at Home
Februrary 2004
“Shopping Etc”
The Collectables Price Guide 2004 by Judith Miller
The Toronto Star
December 7, 2002
“Jo-Ann Dodds Second Hand Sleuth”.
Canadian Living
October 2002
“Royal Revels, from Rollicking to Refined”
Have you seen Martin Swinton on these television programs?
Breakfast Television CityTV “General Collectibles”
Daytime Rogers Cable May 20, 2005 “Royal Memorabilia”
Daytime Rogers Cable “Phonographs”
Daytime Rogers Cable “Chinese Antiques”
Daytime Rogers Cable “Glass Collectibles”
Daytime Rogers Cable “Furniture Restoration”
Daytime Rogers Cable “Vintage Clocks, Watches and Jewellery”
Daytime Rogers Cable Date “Vintage Furs & Vintage Jewellery”
Breakfast Television CityTV “Furniture Restoration”
Toronto Living Rogers Cable “General Collectibles”
Toronto Living Rogers Cable “Christmas Ornaments & Gift Ideas”
Canadian Living Television HGTV “Restoring Furniture Treasures”
Canadian Living Television HGTV “Vintage Christmas Ornaments”
Canadian Living Television HGTV “General Collectibles”
Have you seen takeaboo.com featured on these websites?
Antiquecast Antique Row Featured Site page
Sbinfocanada.about.com August 30, 2001 featured as Canadian Small
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