The Carlton Hotel an heirloom of a New York City past Renovations may often be synonymous with modernization, but for New York City’s cherished, circa-1904 Carlton Hotel, its fresh revamps have taken it a step back in time. The historic lodging and its collection of four-star suites underwent a major facelift in 2012 — a …
A sure way to make Tessanne Chin laugh is to “sing” one of her favourite karaoke songs: “Black Velvet.” “Yes! You know it!” she exclaims as I butcher the chorus of the Billboard No. 1 hit that netted Canadian Alannah Myles a Grammy back in 1990. She’s chuckling from her seat in a room at …
Sitting on the banks of the famed Loch Lomond in Scotland and surrounded by acres of charming woodland, a baronial mansion unites the adventuresome and amorous with a stay of grand proportions. Exuding detailed luxury and the mysterious pull of nature’s wonders, the Cameron House Hotel seems as though it was plucked from a medieval …
At the small TEDxPugetSound event in the fall of 2009, Simon Sinek gave a presentation that challenged audience members to re-examine their approach to leadership, suggesting it’s not about what you do but why you do it. That talk now has over 16.5 million views and is the third most-watched video on ted.com today. Following …
The GTA housing market is hotter than a firecracker lit on both ends. New developments break ground and stretch skyward seemingly every day and immaculate manors periodically pop up and take our collective breath away. To make house hunting a little easier, we’ve searched through Toronto’s most prestigious neighbourhoods and up among the private estates …
The excitement and passion that continues to herald the “Sport of Kings” was on full display at the annual equestrian charity Polo for Heart, held at the picturesque Toronto Polo Club in Richmond Hill on June 20, 21 and 22, 2014. As thoroughbred polo ponies and players of the sport from across Canada, the U.S. …
Irresistible gourmet bites of butter poached lobster, pulled porchetta sliders and a truffle and demi poutine are making their way through a well-dressed, hungry crowd. It’s that magical time of day when dusk starts to settle, falling across a well-lit, beautiful backyard party and a pool transformed into a dazzling dance floor. The vibe is …
You’ve probably heard Kiki McDonough’s name mentioned alongside words like “gems” and “jewelry,” or seen her sparkling creations circling the necks, fingers and wrists of royalty. As a third-generation jeweler whose parents owned the esteemed 1723 Harvey & Gore — one of London’s oldest privately owned antique jewelers and diamond dealers — McDonough’s talent runs …
Clicking through the online portfolio of Australian-born event designer Caspar Haydar is like devouring chapters of a Roald Dahl novel. One is instantly pulled into an eye-popping, graffiti-themed bat mitzvah before being whisked off to a ballerina-inspired birthday party, complete with pink-and-white everything and ballet dancers. From the rainbow-hued décor of a nail bar and …
As if Florida wasn’t hot enough, a sizzling new retail concept has touched down on the state’s sandy shores. Based in Miami and with a new location in Palm Beach, Babalu is a luxury convenience store that welcomes elite travellers and locals into a treasure trove of must-have knick-knacks, all of which are sourced from …
