The retail industry has seen many prominent brands promote “fair trade” goods. In recent years, popular clothing and accessory companies have begun marketing their own brands under a variation of the “fair trade” banner. These companies will claim that the items were manufactured in safe working conditions, and are subject to equitable profit sharing between […]
The spring edition of the One of a Kind Show is a bit smaller than its holiday edition, but nonetheless still filled with artisans presenting everything from delicious food to crafts, fashion and more. So who’s there? Here are just some: Mélissa Nepton (Booth P49): Fresh after showing at World MasterCard Fashion Week, Mélissa Nepton […]
These days, when people are looking for ideas to redecorate, or just for some inspiration, they go online, perhaps to a site like Pinterest. But going online is not the same as getting ideas live. The Junior League of Toronto (JLT) will be presenting its inaugural DelecTABLE Designs from Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April […]
The Interior Design Show (IDS) is back this year and kicked off with a VIP cocktail party. The event, which was in support of OneXOne, an organization that improves the well-being of children around the world, featured the Cherish Auction and Exhibit – children’s chairs re-imagined by 20 different Canadian designers from the fashion and […]
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 […]
Media were invited to view pieces from CB2, Crate and Barrel‘s sister store yesterday. CB2 will be opening its first Canadian store at the corner of Queen and Bathurst this November – right at former home of the Big Bop. CB2 distinguishes itself from Crate and Barrel with smaller, more scaled back and modern pieces, […]
The Yonge Street Grille, located at the Courtyard Marriott on Yonge and College isn’t exactly the most trendy-looking restaurant in the city. In fact, it’s your typical hotel eatery, slightly overpriced and with dated decor (opposed to retro), a kind of restaurant that would target a slightly older clientele. However, the same could not be […]
When people think of Korhani, they think rugs. Things you put on the floor. People don’t think couture. However, this was proven wrong at LG Fashion Week on Tuesday, when Korhani presented what is perhaps the first rug runway show in history. Turing pieces into clothing was unlikely easy, but Kristen and Moji Korhani knew […]
At Porchetta & Co., you only have two choices: A slow-roast pork sandwich or a slow-roast pork plate (called the Porchetta Sandwich and Porchetta Plate, respectively). There are, however, many different sauces and accompaniments to choose from. From cheeses to mushrooms to braised rapini, these can be used as toppings (sauces and toppings range between $0.25 […]
Connie Limoncelli Looking back the folding of the much-loved Domino magazine seemed to mark the beginning of a new and innovative chapter in home decor publications. The difficulties in the publishing world allowed stylish online publications like Lonny and Nesting Newbies to thrive on the Internet. Style mavens and decor bloggers await the new issues of […]
