How education and avoiding bargain hunting can save you from buying a forgery Finding out you’ve purchased a forged piece of art is one of the most embarrassing, angering and anxiety-laden experiences for any collector. When a pricey forgery comes to light it’s a chilling ordeal, especially if it involves high-profile collectors and reputable galleries …
Michael Wekerle has entered a new era of his life with a new company, a new TV show and a new outlook. Dolce Magazine catches up (or tries to) with the untamable merchant banker to get to know the man they call “Wek” When Michael Wekerle says he’s going to do something, he does it. …
Developer Sam Mizrahi has landed what is arguably the most prestigious address in Toronto, 1 Bloor Street West. What he plans on doing with it could be a game-changer for the city No one seems to notice Sam Mizrahi as he stands in the middle of the intersection of Bloor and Yonge streets, posing for …
At home with Toronto’s premier producer of pantomime, the man (dressed as a woman) we love to hate, Ross Petty It’s a chaotic time for Ross Petty. He’s just 10 days away from the start of rehearsals for his annual pantomime production and there’s still a script to finalize and lines to memorize. Not that …
The stars have aligned in Haiti, where Artists for Peace and Justice — the celebrity-studded non-profit founded by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis — helps make magic happen Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis sits comfortably in the corner of a bustling, star-studded party at the NKPR agency headquarters in Toronto’s west end. The shindig is welcoming …
On Dec. 17, 2014, Sotheby’s London will present a major sale of paintings and objects from the estate of one of the most outstanding women of her era — the late Mary Soames (1922-2014). The last surviving child of Winston Churchill, Mary Soames witnessed first-hand, and often close by her father’s side, many key moments …
Designing for elite homeowners across the world, artist Lori Morris doesn’t dabble in pencil or ink, but in one-of-a-kind furniture, authentic art and travel-inspired spaces If Marie Antoinette had a Pinterest board, it would have looked something like Lori Morris’s portfolio. The Toronto-based interior designer has secured her place on the wish lists of estate …
For many, wine is an essential ingredient to la dolce vita, and celebrity chef David Rocco is among that group. The Toronto-based culinary icon, most recognized for his Food Network series David Rocco’s Dolce Vita, has released his own collection of quality wines, fittingly named after the hit show. The Ontario release of his wines …
It has been said many times that Hillary Clinton’s lack of warmth and empathy cost her the 2008 Democratic candidacy. A friend of mine who is a respected editor in Australia told me she finds her smug and cold. Before I was to meet her I watched her appearance on The One Show, which has …
When Susan Hawkins says that things are “happening a little bit too slowly” for her liking, you get the sense that this is a woman who will take control and get things moving. Seated in a baroque armchair in the lavish living room of her Bridle Path home, Hawkins is discussing the state of research …
