1. Waterscapes The consummation of Monarch Group’s Waterview project, the glass tower of Waterscapes gazes out over the crystal Etobicoke shoreline. www.monarchgroup.net 2. The AvenDale Located in Toronto’s Forest Hill neighbourhood, the luxurious lifestyle of The AvenDale gleams with hotel-style amenities and interiors by Gluckstein Design. www.minto.com 3. Shangri-La Like the manifestation of a fabled …
1. Botero Poolside at the sleek Wynn resort and casino in Las Vegas, you’ll find a winning experience at Botero. Headed by chef Mark LoRusso, this 2011 AAA Four Diamond award-winning restaurant serves bold culinary regimen, like brioche-crusted Colorado lamb and roasted Maine lobster. www.wynnlasvegas.com 2. Compass For over 15 years, professional chef Antonio D’Anello …
Stay classy with these stylish essentials. Tusks and Cuffs Strong, bold and distinctively daring, the patriarchal authority cast by these silver, pink-crystal-eyed elephant cufflinks adds an unforgettable accent to formal wear. www.vivre.com Eton Formal Wear From Eton, a Swedish menswear designer since 1928, comes the black ribbon formal wear. Injecting purple and grey into the …
Jungle Fever As if straight from the heart of the Amazon comes Aguaclara’s 2012 collection. Exotic yet elegant, this stunning piece highlights your curvy figure. www.aguaclara-swimwear.com Rocker Ready Let your inner rock star loose and strut with style in these sexy skinny jeans accentuated by criss-crossing lace from Hudson Jeans. www.hudsonjeans.com Classic Custom Kitchens La …
It was about halfway through our interview on a rainy Thursday morning when Iris Apfel asks if I would mind pausing while she grabs something quick to eat. She politely explains that a frantic morning had consumed any free time for food. Denying the 90-year-old former interior design and fashion icon a snack would simply …
As the screen fades to black after Nights of Cabiria, the audience buzzes with praises of “genius,” “innovator” and “classic.” This early cinematic classic by Federico Fellini, one of the most highly regarded filmmakers of all time, was a part of TIFF Bell Lightbox’s “Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions” and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery’s “Fellini: The …
"It’s never too late to be who you were meant to be,” says interior designer and lifestyle expert Moll Anderson. This phrase, a personal favourite of hers, is from her first book, Change Your Home, Change Your Life (Thomas Nelson, 2006), a saying that echoes the words of renowned author George Eliot, and one that …
Just when you thought Infiniti couldn’t squeeze any more power out of its G37 Coupe, along comes the Infiniti Performance Line (IPL). Due to the familiar exterior of the 2011 Infiniti IPL G37 Coupe, at a quick glance, you might not notice the subtle yet confident styling that gives this sleek car a stronger, more …
While many adults turn away from the pleasures of childhood, abandoning ideas of play for more mature, productive pursuits, artist Nathan Sawaya felt the most constructive course was one most of us had disassembled and discarded long ago: Lego. This simple child’s plaything laid the foundation for Sawaya’s true passion, building a niche market for …
The home to many influential Italian innovators, like Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo Galilei, Tuscany is one idolized region no traveller would ever want to miss. The capital is Florence – its city centre a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site – where sightseers can stand in awe of the city’s many artistic and architectural wonders, …
