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 […]
Today, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 is the day that Oprah airs her last show. I have watched her show on and off quite a bit over the past 25 years. I was only a little girl – 7 years old – when the show first began. I recall her early shows being more controversial, maybe […]
A well-made risotto is a dish that junior chefs and home cooks alike strive to perfect. Risotto is a creamy, cheesy Italian style of rice, made with short-grain Arborio rice. It is an excellent blank canvas for almost any flavour; seafood, vegetables and meats are all very complimentary to risotto. Saffron and other herbs are […]
With the arrival of summer, parties are sure to follow! Nothing compliments an awesome summer do like a cool cocktail! As with cooking, cocktails are an amazing blank canvas for any flavour combinations that you want to incorporate. My tip is to begin with a theme- what type of flavours are you and your party […]
It was really difficult to decide on one Webitor’s Pick this week, since summer dresses are a favourite of mine. In this part of the world, the upcoming long weekend (Victoria Day here in Canada and Memorial Day in the US the following week) signals the “unofficial start” of the summer, meaning that we’re heading […]
I recently had the opportunity to speak with dog trainer and behaviour specialist, Lisa Marshall (Barkbusters) about how one can make sure their dog is properly behaved. According to a study by Cesar Bistro, owners of smaller dogs are more likely to “humanize” them rather than treating them like pets. Lisa believes that this is […]
Fourteen year old Hailee Steinfeld is the new face of Miu Miu. Though the line is often referred to as the “younger” version of sister brand, Prada, the I checked, it still targeted grown women, not middle or high school girls. So unless the people over at Miu Miu are trying to expand their target […]
Like the city itself, hotels in Hollywood are the stuff made of legend. Whether being used as a long-term residence for young starlets chasing the dream, or as a crash pad for rock stars in pursuit of Bacchanalian revelry, hotels in this celebrity-centric locale exude star power in their own right. And so, without further […]
Marketed as being inspired by “big-city sophistication”, the Limited Edition Mary Kay® Metro Chic Collection consists of 5 products in a limited number of shades. I was very drawn to the fantastic packaging of a product. The baked powder comes in a mirrored case that screws closed and is made up of three different shades: […]
Toronto’s trendy fashionistas and special celebrity guest, Nicole Richie, celebrated TNT The New Trend‘s 20th anniversary with an evening of shopping Thursday evening at its newly-expanded Hazelton Lanes location. The new store is 18,000 square feet over two floors, and is home to brands such as Herve Leger, Theory, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Nicole Richie’s House […]
