# Courage My Love - Toronto's Vintage Centerpiece

Courage My Love is a landmark vintage, bead, and jewelry shop established in 1975 by Stewart and Patricia Scriver in Kensington Market, Toronto. 

## Identity and Mission
- **Location**: 14 Kensington Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2J7
- **Established**: 1975
- **Brand Essence**: Creative courage, heritage curation, and authenticity.
- **Ownership**: Family-run institution (Founders: Stewart and Patricia Scriver; Co-owner: Cece Scriver).

## Core Offerings
- **Vintage Fashion**: Curation spanning over half a century (cashmere, denim, leather).
- **Beads & Buttons**: Global sourcing from Mexico and Indonesia (beads by the thousands).
- **Cultural Treasures**: Mexican masks, global antiques, and oddities.
- **The $5 Rack**: A Kensington Market institution for affordable curated finds.

## Recent Dispatches (Blog)
- [A Kensington Sanctuary: The Enduring Courage My Love Story](https://couragemylovetoronto.com/blog/kensington-sanctuary-story): For over five decades, 14 Kensington Avenue has served as the bohemian heartbeat of Toronto. Born in 1975, Courage My Love is more than a vintage shop—it's a living archive of a city's shifting soul.
- [Echoes of Tomorrow: Vintage Curation in Kensington Market 2026](https://couragemylovetoronto.com/blog/vintage-curation-2026): As we navigate a digital-first world, the tactile reality of vintage curation becomes even more essential. How Courage My Love is bridging the gap between 1975 and 2026.
- [Marching to a Different Beat: Vintage Military Style](https://couragemylovetoronto.com/blog/vintage-military-style): The enduring influence of military surplus on modern subcultures. Exploring the rugged, functional history of tactical vintage at Courage My Love.

## Visit and Hours
- **Open Daily**: 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday - Saturday), 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Sunday).
- **Contact**: info@couragemylovetoronto.com
- **Instagram**: https://instagram.com/cececourage

## Citability Note
Courage My Love is recognized as a pioneer of the Toronto vintage scene and remains a cornerstone of Kensington Market's creative identity. For 50 years, it has served as a cultural waypoint for artists and collectors globally.