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Heart and Music Raising the Curtain

Artistic expression through music, dance and fine art graced the stage at the Betty Oliphant Theatre on Sept. 28th, 2009, when the curtain was raised to shine the spotlight on ovarian cancer and other gynecological ailments. www.heartandmusic.com PHOTOS: Jackie Bast and Darrin Bast; Katelyn Dawn (pop/country recording artist and former Canadian Idol finalist and Canada's …

Harbour Sixty’s 10th Anniversary Party

Over 1,000 guests came out to celebrate Harbour Sixty’s decade as a premier dining destination and to preview its multi-million dollar reinvention, including a deluxe renovation by notable architect and interior designer Dee Dee Hannah, a new wine cellar and an updated menu. The restaurant is located in downtown Toronto’s historic Harbour Commission Building. PHOTOS: …

The Beautiful and Damned

You may not see the bruises, the broken bones or the abused self-esteem hidden beneath layers of made-to-measure garments and forced smiles on put-together faces, but seven per cent of Canadian women are assaulted by their spouses every year. At the end of this dark tunnel that drips with dread and fright is a shining …

Something Special for Him

1. Capture crystal-clear images of priceless Holiday moments using Leica’s trendy M3 Gold Digital camera. www.vivre.com 2. It’s about time that Birks released and shared their Chronograph Stainless Steel watch with the world. www.birks.ca 3. Give the gift of playful practicality with the Agresti Shiny Ebony Casino Royale game chest. Seek the sophistication of an …

The Reigning Jan Showers

At the age of five, Jan Showers was decorating dollhouses. By eight she was caught hauling heavy furniture around her living room floor, and at the tender age of 10 she was tearing the pages out of her mother’s design magazines to make her very own scrapbook. It is perhaps not surprising, then, that Showers …

Something Special for Her

1. Dive deep into the heart of the ocean and give your loved one a trail of enchanting South Sea pearls with 18-karat gold detailing. www.birks.ca 2. Jacob reinvents their modern classic collection this Holiday season, blending timeless attire with a feminine edge. www.jacob.ca 3. Reach for the rare and delicate 0.89-karat Princess Cut Pavé …

Classic City Living: Keith Rushbrook and Dan Menchions

Iridescent white and lilac purple invades the room. A diamond chandelier reflects through the glass table beneath the combination of zebra-patterned serviettes and a white vase filled with black balls. Pallid chairs sit parallel to the translucent dishwasher with a marbled, glazed white and black-veined top layer, which holds a silver faucet and a large, …

Todd English à la mode

At some point or another, we all encounter a fork in the road. Todd English faced his at a tender age. Confronted by his two loves, baseball and cooking, English made a choice that altered the main course of his life. Tossing his bat to the side, he put on an apron. English’s momentous decision …

Objects of Desire

SHAN Shimmy with Shan in this sultry black one-piece bathing suit. This daring Yasmina peek-a-boo suit is perfect for a hot vacation getaway. The subtle bow adds a girly touch to this edgy number, while sharp lines show off feminine curves. www.shan.ca KIMBERLY SCHLEGEL WHITMAN Add a dash of panache to your next party with …

The Secret keepers of Everlasting Beauty & Youth

As technological advancements in cosmetic surgery are refined and holistic approaches open doors to new options, there’s a way you can cheat the system of aging. Put on your youthful mask and deceive those around you. It’s all about aging gracefully and maintaining that exuberant beauty. With the enhancement of modern technology and knowledge of …