Natasha Koifman’s home has always been “the cool house.” Tucked down an unobtrusive lane in midtown Toronto, her Connie Braemer-designed residence melds the area’s classic sophistication with sharp, contemporary details. The light form of modern furniture combined with the presence of avant-garde photography offsets prominent crown mouldings and deep hardwood floors. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows that …
Within moments of entering Husk, a quaint shop on Scollard Street in Toronto, my preconceived perception on all things green is crushed. Green, holistic, organic, natural, eco-friendly — these are words that are thrown around all too often and that have made their way into our everyday vocabulary. They conjure up an image of a …
Silk chiffon rules the runway and majestic elegance reigns supreme in breathtaking summer couture Floral Fantasy Andrea Schelling Couture wows with this delicate floral-inspired evening gown www.andreaschelling.com Fresh flowing garments that gently kiss the curves — surely a wardrobe ready for whimsy and romance
We all love a good comeback story, so when Alfa Romeo announced it would be returning to the Canadian market with its new 4C sports car, you could almost hear the collective cheer erupt across the country. Alfa Romeo has maintained a solid cult following since its departure from the North American market in 1996, …
It’s 10:30 a.m. on a Monday, and normally Larry Mogelonsky would be at his Toronto-based company, LMA Communications, which he founded 23 years ago and has developed into a global business that has been particularly influential in helping hotel and hospitality industries better serve their customers. On this day, Mogelonsky, who is in the business …
The car moves with the stop-and-go of traffic along North Ocean Boulevard, past crowds of sunbathers and beachgoers searching for a piece of paradise between the sand, surf and palm trees. It’s mid-April, the tail end of peak season in the tourist haven of Fort Lauderdale. There’s plenty of excitement and energy felt from the …
Yorkdale has been changing Canada’s retail landscape since it first opened its doors 50 years ago in 1964. It was the largest shopping centre in the country at the time. Today, Yorkdale continues to stun fashion enthusiasts with its expanding portfolio of some of the world’s leading brands. “We offer a retail collection that rivals …
Over 250 of Toronto’s luminaries gathered at Downtown Porsche in Toronto on May 14, 2014, for the inaugural Amore Without Borders event. Held in support of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders Canada (MSF), the soiree boasted incredible amore-themed décor and hors d’oeuvres crafted by chefs David Rocco and Tony Cammalleri. Guests were inspired by multiple …
The Women’s College Hospital Foundation (WCHF) in Toronto hosted An Evening With … Dan Rather at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on June 2, 2014, during which the legendary journalist took part in a one-on-one interview with Canadian broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi. Rather, an Emmy Award-winner, regaled the 565 guests with gripping conversation, charming them with …
The Fairmont Royal York played host to St. Francis Xavier University’s National Dinner on April 15, 2014. Over 400 leaders in business, government and the community attended the affair, which focuses on the value of strong leadership and the influence that post-secondary education makes on the country. Hosted by CBC’s senior business correspondent Amanda Lang, …
