Why is one diamond necklace worth $2 million, and another of the same carat weight, quality and craftsmanship worth $12 million? In one word: Glamour. Glamour was once the exclusive province of royal and noble families, when in 1766, James Christie, our founder, entered the auction business. One of his first celebrity jewelry sales, in …
Cranchi 58 Fly Bridge With a sun pad for three and a lounge for six, the 58 is ideal for basking in the sun. Over 60-feet of elegance and function in one package. www.cranchi.it Cranchi Mediterranee 43HT This 45-foot yacht, perfect for 12 passengers, has teak flooring throughout. The sophisticated, sleek and sumptuous Mediterranee 43HT …
There’s something particularly special about arriving at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. The long driveway. The Mediterranean-topped towers. The fountains. The Carrera marble. The ornate chandeliers, formal draperies and Persian carpets. The museum-quality artworks, especially the 18th and 19th century American and British oil paintings of the sporting life. It’s grand. It’s luxe. And the recent remodels …
My heart racing, my chest heaving, I collapse to the sand, defeated by the relentless waves of the mighty Pacific. My surfing instructor, Spencer, laughs and drags our boards away from the ebb and flow, reminding me that surfing isn’t mastered in a single session, especially on Hawaii’s legendary waves. Completely humbled, I smile at …
Every year, when the Interior Design Show (IDS) descends upon the city of Toronto, thousands of industry professionals and consumers acquaint themselves with businesses at the fore of design. Booth exhibits boast inspiring techniques, home accessories and bursts of colour, piquing the interest of passersby. Perhaps it was the intrigue and mystery of a particular …
There are few sports car brands that can match the prestige, performance and beauty of a Ferrari. So when the latest one of these stallions is set to be released, only the most illustrious reception will do. That’s why when the Ferrari 458 Spider and FF were let loose on Canadian streets, Remo Ferri, president …
Torontonians welcomed The Year of the Dragon with the beauty, colour and pageantry of the world-renowned Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Sony Centre. The January 12th opening night reception saw artistic, academic and business VIPs share their appreciation of Shen Yun and the excitement at meeting the artists. www.shenyun2012.com
Feb. 9, 2012, bibliophiles from across the GTA gathered for a night of food and fashion at the seventh annual Book Lover’s Ball at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York. With proceeds going towards improving the Toronto Public Library, guests dined with a plethora of famous authors, including Lawrence Hill, Margaret Atwood and Brad Smith. Those in attendance …
Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto’s 10th annual “It’s Always Something!” variety show raised $500,000 and dazzled guests with entertaining performances by top Canadian comics Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Andrea Martin and Martin Short. The night was anything but the latter star’s last name, with Russell Peters playing host and people such as Randy Bachman, Paul Shaffer …
The 25th anniversary of the Crystal Ball event left guests wonderstruck with sensory overload. The annual fundraiser for Reach for the Rainbow’s theme, UnExpect the Expected, proved to be true, with the event raising over $1.1 million dollars towards Reach for the Rainbow’s integrated programs for children and youth with disabilities across the province of Ontario. …
