Dealing with Annoying People: A Reaction to the WSJ

A few weeks ago, I came across an Elizabeth Bernstein article in the Wall Street Journal called “How to Deal With Other People’s Rude Behavior,” (also known as “I’m Sorry, I Think I’m Allergic to You”) which was about people who find others so irritating that they start breaking out in hives or itching.  Ms. […]

Q&A with Jackie Bonilla Fruit Couture

A recipe or preperation of food, is more often then not a lot of work just to prepare and ensure a delicious taste. Now how about the work needed to make that food especially visually appealing? Not just visually appealing, but visually creative! Jackie Bonilla of Fruit Couture in Ottawa, Ontario, specializes in custom fruit […]

Wedding Series 2014, Part III: Wedding Day

DelectablyChic! is excited to present its Fifth (including one series under Prospere Magazine) Annual Summer Bridal feature, our four part series on Wedding Prep, Gifts, The Wedding Day, as well as Best Honeymoon Hotels & Tips. We continue with  The Wedding Day. Your wedding day is possibly the most important day in your life and you want to […]

Is Brunch at a Diner Still…Brunch?

My husband and I go out for breakfast/brunch every Sunday.  One of our frequent haunts is Maggie’s, a casual, sort of hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant on Charles, east of Yonge, right across from another (fancier) favourite, Wish.  I wouldn’t say that the food is all that spectacular – it’s good, but definitely not something to […]

LUSH Cosmetics Celebrates 200 Stores

The Kit Magazine of The Toronto Star hosted a private intimate celebration for special shoppers and insiders at LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics‘ 200th store, which opened at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Store entrance Gorgeous products available at the store A self-appointed cosmetic deli, LUSH Cosmetics is beloved for its fresh and handmade products and encouraging shoppers to smell and […]

Wedding Series 2014, Part II: Gifts for the Wedding Party and Guests

DelectablyChic! is excited to present its Fifth (including one series under Prospere Magazine) Annual Summer Bridal feature, our four part series on Wedding Prep, Gifts, The Wedding Day, as well as Best Honeymoon Hotels & Tips. We continue with  Gifts for the Bridal Party and your Guests. Wedding Guests: We really love edible thank you gifts.  They are […]

Coco Lezzone: Delicious Food, Great Atmosphere

There have been several restaurants located at 137 Avenue Road, located just a bit north of Bloor with various different types of cuisines, including Indian and Italian. In fact, I had reviewed the Indian restaurant once when this site was still known as Prospere Magazine. Sadly, it closed shortly after the article was published. Then […]

Kalloné: New Tdot Lingerie Shop Carries The Little Bra Company!

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Many smaller-framed women are familiar with the California-based line, The Little Bra Company.  Carrying “grown-up” looking bras as small as a 28AA, the brand has, over the years, become a go-to line for those of us who are small (including yours truly).  The brand has been available in Canada for some time, but it’s often […]

Wedding Series 2014, Part I: Wedding Prep

DelectablyChic! is excited to present its Fifth (including one series under Prospere Magazine) Annual Summer Bridal feature, our four part series on Wedding Prep, Gifts, The Wedding Day, as well as Best Honeymoon Hotels & Tips. We begin with Wedding Prep.  For Your Face: A good skin cleaning routine is very important.  We recommend Canadian Brand Vasanti’s […]

Menus, National Chains and Summerlicious 2014

As most people in Toronto know, Summerlicious starts this Friday.  Again, some 200 restaurants will be participating in this twice yearly affair where people get to dine on a three course meal of $15, $20 or $25 for lunch or $25, $35 or $45 for dinner.  However, what I’ve always wondered was how restaurant decide […]