Delectably Delicious, Stylishly Chic
The Interior Design Show (IDS) is back this year and kicked off with a VIP cocktail party. The event, which was in support of OneXOne, an organization that improves the well-being of children around the world, featured the Cherish Auction and Exhibit – children’s chairs re-imagined by 20 different Canadian designers from the fashion and… [Continue Reading]
CB2, sister store to Crate and Barrel, opened its first Canadian location on Bathurst and Queen Street West on Saturday at what used to be the Big Bop. Featuring its spring 2012 collection, the pieces are perfect for Toronto’s smaller, urban spaces. Favourites in the collection include: Like Crate and Barrel, CB2 also sells home-related… [Continue Reading]
On weekends, my husband and I would usually enjoy a homemade breakfast at home. One of our regular breakfasts is steamed eggs. This very easy recipe takes no more than 15 minutes of cooking time and is very healthy. Steamed eggs and waffles You will need: Four eggs Various spices (I like sage, oregano and… [Continue Reading]
Media were invited to view pieces from CB2, Crate and Barrel‘s sister store yesterday. CB2 will be opening its first Canadian store at the corner of Queen and Bathurst this November – right at former home of the Big Bop. CB2 distinguishes itself from Crate and Barrel with smaller, more scaled back and modern pieces,… [Continue Reading]
I’m a condo person. I was raised in a house, but have lived in a condominium since I was 19 years old, first with my family and now with my husband. I like the lifestyle. No need to worry about shoveling the snow in the winter, raking the leaves in the fall or mowing and… [Continue Reading]
I was shocked to learn from the Toronto Star that Tom Hargitai, the friendly scruffy-ish-looking doorman at the Holt Renfrew store on Bloor has been let go. People in this city familiar with him either love him or they don’t. Some like the fact that he is very friendly and welcoming – a brand ambassador so… [Continue Reading]
During the Interior Design Show which ran at the Metro Convention Centre this past weekend, I came across Metropolis Living, a store out in the Junction area which sells furniture and home decor items made from material previously used for other things. The exhibit, which had a very old “run down” feel really stood out among… [Continue Reading]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz The 13th annual Interior Design Show kicked off yesterday with an opening party at the Metro Convention Centre on Front Street. Called “All You Need is Love”, the event featured previews of exhibits which will open to the public on January 29. One of such exhibits is called Sibling Revelry, which features works by designer-siblings… [Continue Reading]
Jamie Oliver was in Toronto for just one night and he cooked up a storm for 3,000 of his favourite fans. Organized by The Art of Cooking and presented by The Food Network, Oliver came, saw and conquered the bedazzled crowd. The Naked Chef was in town promoting his new book and program “Jamie’s America.”… [Continue Reading]
Connie Limoncelli Most people want to live in a beautiful home even if they don’t always have the skills, know-how or budget to make that happen. Enter Hillary Keech of Modest Designs a firm whose ethos is centred on the idea that gorgeous interiors can be had no matter your budget. Case in point, the… [Continue Reading]
