Every holiday season, I make my rounds of donations. It isn’t a lot – I don’t have that kind of money – but I feel that every little bit helps organizations that one supports. Generally, these go to the usual suspects that people would give to – alma maters, hospitals and cultural-related organizations, and often […]
Last week, I was invited to a delicious luncheon at The Chef Upstairs in the Eglinton and Mount Pleasant area of Toronto. This event was hosted by tasteUS, an organization that works with American-based cooperators to bring foods north of the border to Canada. While eating local is, of course, preferable by many, there are […]
The Les Misérables movie might not open for another few days, but information about the highlights recording was recently made available. As expected, there’s a new song (an “unwritten rule” for movie musicals so they could qualify for an Academy Award nomination), and many familiar favourites, including “I Dreamed a Dream”, “Stars” and “On My […]
While Bed Bath & Beyond has been in the Toronto area for a couple of years (I recall hearing about it when I was registering for my wedding), it wasn’t until a couple of weeks ago that a store opened right in the heart of the city. Located in the College Park area, in the […]
Recently, I had the wonderful chance to speak with Maude Arsenault, an art photographer and creator of The Print Atelier, an online source for art photography. Based in Montreal, the site allows shoppers to purchase prints by photographers without having the need to attend a show or step into a gallery, making them more accessible […]
You might have seen these pictures via Instagram if you follow me on @delectablychic, but these are some recent purchases/rentals from Canadian designers. I’m trying to wear more Canadian to support our fashion community! Aime Chloe Coat Dress: Aime is one of my favourite Canadian lines! Designer Monica Mei’s seasonless collections of classics are a […]
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A few weeks ago, DelectablyChic! was invited to a cooking demonstration courtesy of a public relations firm to learn more about Panasonic’s new suite of cooking appliances that include an induction cooktop and built-in convection oven. The event was held at The Richmond, an event space in the Richmond and Spadina area of the city […]
The Cabinet, a hair salon which opened a few years ago in the King and Bathurst area, recently added a spa on the upper level. Already known for its Gilded Age aesthetic, the new services only extend the vibe, offering both massage and “five star treatment” services for head, hands and feet in addition to […]
Celebrity chef, Mark McEwan, launched his campaign, Dine & Discover, which raises funds for research at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at his restaurant, North 44 on Tuesday. This was a cocktails and dinner party featuring speakers such as Dr. Michael Julius, Vice-President of Research at Sunnybrook Research Institute as well as Mark McEwan himself. The […]
Recently, DelectablyChic! was invited to preview Joe Fresh’s upcoming collection, including pieces that were not shown on the runway during World MasterCard Fashion week. Sticking with the Joe Fresh style, next season is NOT without colour. With shades ranging from magenta to a creamy orange (orange is Joe’s signature colour, after all) as well as […]
