Have you made your reservations yet? The usual suspects are back again this season with their prix fixe menus (doesn’t seem that anyone new was added. Isn’t it time to get some more new faces in?). Prices have not changed – they are still $15, $20 or $25 for lunch and $25, $35 and $45 […]
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 […]
Part of the slew of established brands opening its doors in Toronto, FLOR, a unique system of custom carpet squares where users can purchase and create for their own space has made its debut in Yorkville with an event at their showroom earlier this week. Attendees had the chance to speak with representatives to further […]
When I received the September Anthropologie catalogue, one cardigan, the Gilt Floribunda Cardi, really caught my eye. In the catalogue (as with the posed shot with a model on a set), it had a gorgeous deep teal shade and the pattern, which were leaves, were a golden yellow colour. The close-up product shot (with a […]
I always tell people that in Toronto, the unofficial start of fall is not marked by the start of school, but the start of the Toronto International Film Festival. Running until next Saturday, September 15, this annual event is often seen as a predictor for the upcoming awards season. While I won’t be able to […]
442 McAdam fans can rejoice! The Canadian handbag line will be co-hosting a pop-up shop on July 14 and 15 at the Gladstone, featuring the entire line. In addition, photographer Erin Simkin will be exhibiting her work at the event. Besides to 442 McAdam bags, a selection of sunglasses from well-known brands will also be […]
Furniture boutique and gallery, Love the Design, celebrated its first anniversary in the Leslieville area with a party filled with street style food (lobster rolls and tacos as well as poutine, all courtesy of Rock Lobster Food Co., a signature cocktail as well as ++ Beau’s All Natural Brews), art and creativity Tuesday night. Attendees […]
Adrian Wu’s collection was called “The Hierarchy of Need.” Inspired by the movie V for Vendetta, all of the models who walked the runway wore Anonymous masks while wearing statue-like dresses with polka dots. There were some pieces that were at least a little bit wearable, including some maxi dresses. The set, which had […]
If you haven’t seen the growth of interest in tea in Toronto, you must be living under a rock. From shops like David’s Tea to tea sommelier programs at schools like George Brown College and “designer” brands of teas, it’s definitely catching on by the mainstream. Container of Sloane Tea’s Heavenly Cream, one of their […]
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 […]
