Everyone is buzzing about Crate & Barrel opening in Toronto at Yorkdale this week, on the 25th to be exact. I'll luckily be getting a sneak peek , but if you fancied a swanky night's shopping in advance of the hoi polloi on Thursday morning then I've got a bit of news for you.

Crate & Barrel will be hosting a special Private Preview Party to benefit Toronto's Ronald McDonald House on the evening of Wednesday Sept 24th. A $50 ticket will get you cocktails and appetizers, with a little music to while away your shoptastic time and complimentary valet parking (so you won't be struggling across the lot with all those bags). Click here for more info (the page link is on the right) and to buy your tickets.