Diesel engines have rapidly become the new poster child of the North American auto market, and with good reason. Automotive manufacturers have been busy waxing poetic about their vast improvements in fuel economy, and given the consistently low sales of hybrid models, most European automakers are focusing on diesel power to satisfy the demand for …
David Grainger doesn’t know what he wants to be when he grows up. At 60 years old, you would think at the very least he’d have a general idea, some direction. But, no. He’s cruising along the road of life, going his own way, taking it one mile at a time. The problem is he’s …
It’s a tradition that began in 17th-century France and has since travelled the globe — and on Sept. 14th, 2013, Concours d’Elegance, the renowned celebration of the craft and culture of luxury vehicles, revved its engines on Canadian soil. Or rather, sand: Cobble Beach golf resort community in Owen Sound, Ont., was the stomping ground …
Fashion designer Basil Soda’s pieces tell a story of their own through his ultra-feminine yet strongly independent spring-summer 2014 ready-to-wear (RTW) collection. One look at this collection and you envision the modern-day woman, easing through her hectic day looking fresh, elegant and strong, going on to begin the night with a glamorous bang. This season, …
If you’ve ever found yourself on the vibrant streets of New York City, chances are your senses have been dazzled by the city’s collection of luxury storefronts. Co-ordinated, combed through and flawlessly manicured, with windows offering glimpses into some of the world’s most lust-worthy brands, these boutiques have been masterfully crafted. This is where “fashion’s …
At the 2009 Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach, Calif., a portrait composed of painted screws hung on a wall. It had taken Andrew Myers six months and about 10,000 screws to finish this piece, and the artist stood by as observers paused to let their eyes take in the intricacy of the finished …
Al Pacino isn’t a movie star. He’s an actor. And when you put a Lee Strasberg student on a stage before a star-struck crowd, he’s always on. Bringing his intimate Pacino One Night Only show to Toronto’s Massey Hall, the legendary performer took to the stage with a raw, unscripted theatricality that — to most of …
For Tailored Living owners Dan and Wendy Petcoff and Marc and Jill Javet, the key to maximizing your schedule is optimizing your space — a goal achieved with their custom home organization venture. “We custom design, manufacture and install closets, home offices, pantries and laundry rooms, helping to declutter your space, reduce stress and make …
Quality and a customer-first approach are key to this family-owned development and building company Andrew Sorbara and Greg Tanzola understand the significance of putting your name on something. It’s a clear message to customers that you stand behind what you’ve created. That’s why when Sorbara and Tanzola, cousins and colleagues at Sorbara Development Group, launch …
’Tis the season of gift giving, and David’s Fine Linens invites you to discover the perfect treasures to treat your loved ones — and yourself — this holiday at one of their two locations in the GTA. Spoil the host or hostess on your list with a selection of St. Pierre table linen, a luxurious …
