Surging equity markets over the last two years have helped many investors recover a significant portion of the losses suffered during the financial market downturn of 2008-09. High sovereign debt levels, simmering conflict in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the catastrophe in Japan, have once again sent ripples of fear across …
It’s not everyday that you hear of someone in his mid-20s, affable and altruistic in a clear-cut kind of way, contemplating the dismal state of educational access in developing countries rather than a frenzied weekend in Las Vegas. The truth is, we’re all hardwired to be egocentric, our psyche blinding us to the hard luck …
We found gems in and around the Greater Toronto Area that are perfect for your next shopping adventure. Toronto: Exude confidence this summer with a colourful jacket from Brooks Brothers. www.brooksbrothers.com Mississauga: Browse around for exclusive furniture that will last a lifetime at Palma Brava. www.palmabrava.com Oakville: This beautiful painting is one example of the …
It was at the four-hour mark of travelling over 150 clicks per hour that we all started to get a little edgy and really needed to eat – and fast. That is when I was first seduced by the cutest little wild strawberries, sitting perfectly on top of a simple pastry shell nestled in a …
Skyscraping condominiums, Spanish villas and Connecticut estates round out the roster of these real estate gems. 1 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France Exuding the old-world charm of southeastern France, this private and peaceful estate is a wonder of 19th century furnishing. Just 10 minutes away from Monaco, this home is littered with classic luxuries, including original marble fireplaces, …
Whether it’s clothing, home decor or technology, we share our notes on everything trendy. 1. Nestled in sunny California is a shop with a comfortable atmosphere and quirky merchandise. Hip’tique offers clothing and home décor pieces that express the individuality of each buyer. www.hiptique.com 2. Step into the perfect gown at Studio Sposa. Fanciful and …
One person’s junk is another’s treasure. This past December, a Rhinoceros Horn Carved ‘Hundred Boys’ Libation Cup was sold for nearly $900,000 at Waddington’s auction house in Toronto. Even more shocking, the cup was initially purchased for $1. Let me say that again: $1. That’s a serious return on investment. “It’s just a great story …
Italian isles, Spanish manors and Parisian apartments are just a few luxurious accomodations for you to peruse. Kleinburg, Ont. Developing commercial and residential properties since 1979, Quintessa Homes’ latest venture – Kleinberg Reserve “on the boulevard” – offers spectacular residences amidst a private, green backdrop, yet is within arm’s reach of all the amenities of …
He’s played both an officer and a gentleman, a ruthless businessman who falls for a beautiful prostitute with a heart of gold and a conniving 1920s tap-dancing attorney. Today, actor, humanitarian and practising Buddhist Richard Gere has acted on yet another passion with his quaint yet elegant inn, the Bedford Post. In historical Westchester County, …
THINK OUTSIDE THE BIRKS Rest your precious jewels in this alluring red leather box from Birks, adorned with a delicate ivory flower. www.birks.com I REST MY CASE Dress your favourite technological device in style and conscious with trendy biodegradable cases handcrafted from exotic, durable woods. www.accessorygeeks.com KING OF THE CASTLE With 100 years of supreme …
