With the support of fellow celebrities, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, honorary co-chairs Gene Simmons and new wife Shannon Tweed helped raise more than $3 million for Toronto’s SickKids Foundation at the fourth annual Rally for Kids with Cancer charity event. This inspiring charity weekend that was launched in 2008 by Joel Hock of Solutions with Impact …
When actress and producer Michelle Yeoh – known for her role in such films as Tomorrow Never Dies and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon – hit the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this past September, there was a distinct, seductive scent that followed. The aroma was the unmistakable fragrance of renowned cosmetic …
1. If you find comfort in cash, this pillow is for you. Handmade using roughly 50 American greenbacks, the Dollar Pillow will provide solace even when the economy doesn’t. 2. If you’re looking for motivation, look to your wrist for inspiration. With the diamond-encrusted words “Keep Calm and Carry on” strewn across the ebony cuff …
1. Waterscapes The consummation of Monarch Group’s Waterview project, the glass tower of Waterscapes gazes out over the crystal Etobicoke shoreline. www.monarchgroup.net 2. The AvenDale Located in Toronto’s Forest Hill neighbourhood, the luxurious lifestyle of The AvenDale gleams with hotel-style amenities and interiors by Gluckstein Design. www.minto.com 3. Shangri-La Like the manifestation of a fabled …
1. Botero Poolside at the sleek Wynn resort and casino in Las Vegas, you’ll find a winning experience at Botero. Headed by chef Mark LoRusso, this 2011 AAA Four Diamond award-winning restaurant serves bold culinary regimen, like brioche-crusted Colorado lamb and roasted Maine lobster. www.wynnlasvegas.com 2. Compass For over 15 years, professional chef Antonio D’Anello …
It’s just another Friday afternoon at Pusateri’s Fine Food flagship store on Avenue Road: a palpable rush of shoppers, the sweet aroma of freshly baked pastries and a signature traffic guard navigating the parking lot outside. In fact, there’s nothing that would indicate that the upscale Toronto grocer has recently undergone the roughest week in …
Stay classy with these stylish essentials. Tusks and Cuffs Strong, bold and distinctively daring, the patriarchal authority cast by these silver, pink-crystal-eyed elephant cufflinks adds an unforgettable accent to formal wear. www.vivre.com Eton Formal Wear From Eton, a Swedish menswear designer since 1928, comes the black ribbon formal wear. Injecting purple and grey into the …
Jungle Fever As if straight from the heart of the Amazon comes Aguaclara’s 2012 collection. Exotic yet elegant, this stunning piece highlights your curvy figure. www.aguaclara-swimwear.com Rocker Ready Let your inner rock star loose and strut with style in these sexy skinny jeans accentuated by criss-crossing lace from Hudson Jeans. www.hudsonjeans.com Classic Custom Kitchens La …
How do we judge a trip? How do we remember a journey? I choose to believe the overall success of any vacation or business travel has a direct relationship with the authenticity of a location and its people. This I learned in Portugal. Growing up with no close friends of Portuguese nationality or any knowledge …
It was about halfway through our interview on a rainy Thursday morning when Iris Apfel asks if I would mind pausing while she grabs something quick to eat. She politely explains that a frantic morning had consumed any free time for food. Denying the 90-year-old former interior design and fashion icon a snack would simply …
