The gentle, all-night hiss of the shifting Sahara sand subsided. Pinholes of pale pink light filtered into my Berber tent. Well-rested after yesterday’s camel ride into camp and last night’s banquet by the bonfire, I didn’t even mind that I was awake earlier than usual. I threw back the flap. Ahead, the crest of a …
There is no strict formula or recipe to follow when creating a successful fundraiser – it isn’t like baking a cake. In fact, mimicking the herd is what led to the industry’s most stagnant period. Starting in the early 1990s, and lasting for nearly a decade, virtually every event – regardless of whether it was …
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: there’s no one, single entrepreneurship gene. But there are a number of commonalities that entrepreneurial game-changers seem to possess. These are people imbued, it seems, with the power to create businesses and solutions that propel the market forward. These commonalities, or core traits, don’t change much, …
Since I spend a good deal of my time travelling and cooking, I’m not too pressured to hunt for new ideas or dishes – I usually find them in the local ingredients of the countries that I visit, or through the chefs who are sharing the kitchen with me. This spring, while I was in …
Get the Look Create a sizzling summer party with the bright hues of coral, tangerine and yellow. Accent this citrus palette with chartreuse green, a complement to the natural beauty of your backyard. Match your table décor with exotic fruits, and add some fresh slices to your water decanters for sweet flavour and a special …
In the dead of a winter’s night gripped by an icy breath, we hunker down by the fireplace, dreaming of heated days with good company and great wine. Yet it’s these dreaded conditions that help to sweeten our summer, when frigid hours of darkness provide an opportune time for winemakers to produce a favoured Canadian …
Imagine what heaven would sound or smell like. For a Formula One fan like myself, I can now say I’ve heard the roar and smelled the fumes. The Japanese luxury automotive brand Infiniti and the Red Bull Racing Formula One team hosted Dolce Vita Magazine at the 2012 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai for an …
For a man who’s written a bestselling book on the power of first impressions, you could say that Malcolm Gladwell has an unfair advantage tonight. He’s back in his former stomping ground, under the lights of the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, to accept an award for his groundbreaking literary accolades. Standing solo, the internationally revered …
"It’s all about research,” says CTV sports broadcaster Brian Williams as he pulls from his bag a sizable folder bursting with documents. He shuffles through page after page of newspaper clippings and printed information, rhyming off all the significant facts and amusing tidbits he’ll keep at a mental arm’s reach for the 2012 Summer Olympics. …
1. L.U.C LUNAR ONE This limited-edition Chopard piece is made for the seasoned watch collector. Its 18-karat rose gold casing, alligator strap and traditional design make for a luxury timepiece that will never go out of style. www.loro.ca 2. OMEGA SEAMASTER Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first James Bond film is this collector’s timepiece. …
