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Author: Simona Panetta-Kerr

Running with Robert Herjavec of Dragon’s Den and Shark’s Tank

Wrought-iron gates softly sway open to reveal a sprawling French-château mansion, where just a few short months ago Mick Jagger and Michael Bublé, Bono and John Travolta mingled as Justin Timberlake ignited the ivories of a limited edition Yamaha grand piano. Being an incurable enterpriser has certainly paid off handsomely for Robert Herjavec. But when …

The Endless Potential of Justin R. Fogarty

Since the release of this article, Justin R. Fogarty currently sits in his new position as council with Heenan Blaikie. With nearly 40 years in the industry, Heenan Blaikie  has risen to become one of Canada's foremost law firms specializing in business, employment, litigation, entertainment, taxation and labour laws. www.heenanblaikie.com On the 56th floor of …

Too Haute to Handle

Silver ice and all things nice heat up the catwalk. 1. An amorous disposition by Spanish designer Alma Alguilar, this floating frock mends broken hearts at Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week. www.almaaguilar.com 2. A wave of fierce femininity and bold sexual power stuns the crowd at the Oi Fashion Rocks Fashion Show in Brazil. Even Sean …

A Photo op with Dave & Charlotte

Renowned Toronto engagement and wedding photographers Dave Biesse and Charlotte Leonard have a special way with the camera. Illustrating love stories where feeling and emotion heightens with the textures and colours of spectacular venues, couples around the world often request to have the coveted photographers capture their special day. Blending their love of the art …

Red, Red Wine

The telltale song of a seacoast town has its melodies in the rhythm of blue-green waters, the staccato of fishing boats, and the scale of laughter from locals and tourists splashing in the bubble and sweat of the ocean. But along the heel of Italy’s sturdy boot, the magical region of Salento doesn’t just boast …

Subliminal Sculptures: Sophie DeFrancesca

“This has been a dream of mine since I was a young child.” As a seamstress would sew a dress, Sophie DeFrancesca stitches with galvanized steel chicken wire and metal threads, which leaves her bare hands covered in scratches. She sometimes starts at the top or bottom or in the middle and works her way …

Move Into a new Level of Luxury With Quintessa Homes

Welcome home to Kleinburg Reserve “on the boulevard.” Nestled in lush landscapes set above the Humber River ridge and steps away from the village of Kleinburg, an emerging community reflects opulence in a serene country setting. Drawing on the rich heritage of old-world charm seamlessly integrated with innovative amenities, the estates of Kleinburg Reserve, and …

The life pursuits of Bobby Genovese

Introducing himself facetiously as Brad Pitt, debutant Bobby Genovese is blond and blue-eyed and living the American Dream. He travels to worldwide meetings on his private Learjet. He indulges in chocolate chip cookies, Krieger and Cartier. He floats on glamorous Aspen powder and dives off his multi-million-dollar yacht as it skims the froth of Florida’s …

Baghai the Builder

Poignant in conversation and prominent for his works, Shane Baghai is an old soul with a modern spirit. At a tender age he would buy tickets to the London Symphony and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra or read deep into the night the words of Lord Byron, Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilde. “As a boy, I …

Vaclav Vaca: Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall

Sunlight slants and sweeps through a quaint studio set west of downtown Toronto, dancing shadows away to reveal the beauty of art from times passed. Gilded mirrors gleam with antiquity, as reproduced furniture, painted panels and murals take the discerning eye of beholders back to an epoch when indulgence and individualism was in its time …