Hilary Weston’s mellifluous voice and refined presence cast a shadow on a regal living room that would otherwise demand the attention of a curious eye. Donning an elegant navy blue Oscar de la Renta dress in her west-facing central Toronto home, the Weston matriarch proceeds to explain the perennial importance of the Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec …
In the centre of a room cradled in cream and candor rests a sculpture of Aztec beginnings. Its ceremonial presence is surrounded by touches of modernity and tradition, imparting a distinctive yet comforting look. This is but one of the many signature approaches of NordSouth Interiors, an international design firm that eagerly moves beyond the …
Interior design has gone through drastic esthetic changes over the past 10 – 15 years. We’ve seen the traditional opulence of the ’80s and early ’90s transition to a spare, modern and mid-century-influenced look in the 2000s. Recently, a very eclectic approach has evolved, and its given the homeowner an opportunity to inject more of …
Like a snarling beast charging towards its unsuspecting prey, the all-new 2012 Jaguar XKR-S is a startling automotive predator. Yes, you heard right: Jaguar. The brand that’s been more recently known for quiet refinement, sophistication and comfort has shredded its three-piece suit and gone feral. If you craved speed in the not-so-distant-past, a Jaguar dealership …
Embrace yourself in delicate femininity with a strand necklace that beams with Golden South Sea pearls. The 18-karat gold and diamond ball clasp adds a touch of gilded elegance. www.mikimotoamerica.com Dripping with glitz and glam, this couture cocktail dress by Tony Ward catches the eye with gold sequin embellishments and a train that will leave …
Foodies familiar with the metropolitan dining scene have more than likely flirted with the savoury fare of Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini. This formidable culinary duo has regaled the palates of many Torontonians, and recently shared with Dolce Vita their most beloved dishes from four of their famous restaurants. AUBERGE DU POMMIER Huîtres & Caviar …
It’s early Sunday afternoon in Toronto. The sun has free dominion over the clear October sky, casting an intense radiance over the city and drenching Arlene Dickinson’s downtown loft in a warm glow. She sits relaxed at her kitchen table, wearing a simple ensemble of casual sweats, calmly discussing the art of influence, the topic …
In 2007, I finished a 7,500-kilometre run across the Sahara Desert. My two teammates and I ran an average of 70 km per day for 111 days through six countries – probably not the most efficient way to see northern Africa, but definitely the most immersive! We ran through massive sand dunes, occasionally visiting remote …
Antiquated cottages, sweeping hills and the Precambrian rock of the Canadian Shield capture the historic charm of a former farming community while striking a balance between the familiar and the faraway. Neither a picturesque Via Rail ride from Toronto nor a scenic 90-minute drive from Montreal braces us for the beguiling beauty that awaits at …
Francesca Bortolotto Possati is the chairwoman and CEO of the Bauers Hotel Group in Venice, Italy. Many consider the original Bauer Hotel – opened in 1880 – to be the city’s finest, and it’s thanks to her watchful eye that the Bauer continues to be the premier Venetian destination for royalty, ambassadors and film stars …
