2012 RBC Canadian Women’s Entrepreneurship Awards Gala

The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards are Canada’s foremost women’s entrepreneurship and business awards.   Hosted once again by Diane Francis, editor-at-large of the National Post, the  black-tie gala awards ceremony at the Fairmount York Hotel brings together the who’s who of Canadian women innovators and leaders.  This year was particularly special as it marked the 20th anniversary […]

Bubbly, Wine and Barefoot for a Great Cause

Pedi for a Cause, featuring Barefoot Wine and Bubbly was held at Arta Gallery in the Distillery District in Toronto.  In addition to the wine, there were delicious (and sometimes, unusual) appetizers from Daniel et Daniel such as truffle popcorn on green beans as well as a rosemary waffle with chicken and pickled cabbage, the […]

The Design Exchange Intersects Art and Design

The Design Exchange has reinvented its annual fundraiser from the traditional DX Black and White Gala to the brand new DX Intersection.  The new name reflects the way the event mixes up different crowds, disciplines and cultures in a celebration of Canada’s top designers, artists, architects, IT specialists, directors and dynamos.  One minute you are […]

Frocktail Party 2012: New Venue, More Sophistication, Same Awareness

This year’s Frocktail Party, the annual dress auction social in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, was held at the Arcadian Lofts at the Bay Queen Street, a move from the Burroughes Building location, where the event was held for the past two years. The change in location not only gave the event a […]

Frocktail Party Dress from Rent frock Repeat

The Frocktail Party, an annual fundraiser and auction for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, was held on November 14 at the Arcadian Lofts, a change in venue from previous years.  As usual, DelectablyChic! went to cover the event.  So what did I wear?  A Tracy Reese dress rented from Rent frock Repeat (you can read […]

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Gourmet Food & Wine Expo: November 15 to 18

The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo, held once again at the Metro Convention Centre, is back for another year with a VIP evening this Thursday and will open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Once again, the event will feature delicious foods from various restaurants and food companies across the country as well as […]

Beauty for a Good Cause: Stila and Ardell Support the YWCA

Stila and Ardell held a holiday beauty event at Wish Cafe on Charles Street Thursday evening in support of the YWCA.  While nibbling on delicious hors d’oeuvres and sipping cocktails, attendees got to put together gift boxes with wonderful products from Stila and Ardell Lashes.  As many of these women are starting new lives, the […]

Taste Canada Food Writing Awards 2012 at the Arcadian Court

The annual Taste Canada Food Writing Awards Gala was held at the Arcadian Court, Queen Street yesterday.  This ceremony honours food writers in four categories, in both our official languages (in other words, four categories in English and the same again, in French): Culinary Narratives, General Cookbooks, Cultural/Regional Cookbooks and Single Subject Cookbooks.  The event […]

Amber Mac Speaks at Brand U Fabulous

Amber Mac rocked the joint Brand U Fabulous event, held November 1, 2012 at St. Paul’s Church in Toronto.  Hosted by Positive Fabulous Women, the social media strategist, author and TV host shared with the audience her personal journey as a woman, wife, mother and entrepreneur.  She has been in the spotlight almost all her […]

Home Decor Boutique Palace & Co. Debuts in Midtown

Palace & Co., a new home decor store in the Yonge and St. Clair area, held a mingling event on November 1 to introduce themselves to media.  The store is  boutique-sized, with two floors – more furniture and furniture-related items (cushions, etc) on street level, with other items such as vases and candle holders on […]