There's no better place to get into the spirit of the holidays than to spend some time in the studios with CBC hosts Steven and Chris. With all the incredible and fresh D.I.Y. ideas that are now dancing in my head, I am SO ready to embrace the season. UrbanMoms was invited to a Holiday Set … [Read more...]
Entertaining elegance. Pusateri’s Fine Foods celebrates 25 years of world-class delights.
I like to support local independent shops as much as I can. Pusateri's is a family owned fine foods shop in Toronto that offers the highest quality products from around the world. I remember living downtown and making the trek via public transit to get to the flagship store. It took over an hour to … [Read more...]
The Gift of Giving this holiday season.
The holiday season always gives our family a time of joy. But over the last few years we've realized that not everyone feels the same. It can be a time of hardship for many families across the country. I'm sure you can picture your kids being bombarded with the TV ads on the latest toys and they … [Read more...]
JACK CHAMBERS: Light, Spirit, Time, Place and Life. Exhibition opens at the AGO
When I have the time between playdates and pizza lunches, I like to take a moment to be in a calm place to clear my head and to be inspired. I go to art galleries and museums for this. It's difficult to explain but it's a rejuvenation of sorts. As an artist, I'm always curious as to how other … [Read more...]
One of a Kind Show – The Hot Gift List!
Looking for something more unique this holiday season? The annual One of a Kind Show features many artisans from across the country. Over 800 of them. And there is something for everyone on your list. But you'll be tempted to get more yourself! Trust me! The show runs from November 24 to December 4. … [Read more...]
Family Holidays & Traditions… and some things to do!
The holiday season is a great time of joy for our family and we love everything about the holidays (sleeping in is one of them). But part of our family tradition is to enjoy some performance arts and a bit of culture. From music to theatre there are many great and affordable options to expose your … [Read more...]
Eat. Play. Love …48 Hours in New York
New York has always been one of my most favourite cities in North America. It's got this vibe that can't be described. Last time I went I had heart palpitations for a month when I came back. Seriously. My soul is there. So, when hubby asked if I wanted to tack onto the tail end of his business trip … [Read more...]
Talking about love and Mom’s influence… with Derek Tsang, Director of Lover’s Discourse (Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival Opening Gala)
Lover's Discourse is a four-part film about a group of seemingly unconnected characters in Hong Kong who are fixated on love. The film premiered to a very receptive audience at the recent Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival as the Opening Gala presentation. I had the opportunity to … [Read more...]
The Oooh Ahhh Holiday Gift List
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the festive holiday season when the stores are decked out in twinkly lights. But I start getting the gifts underway in August only because I hate crowds and I use to work in the magazine industry where our timelines were 3 months in advance so we were knee deep in holiday spirit … [Read more...]
Inspiration of Spring with fashion designer Sarah Stevenson
Before the snow even hits the ground LG Fashion Week brings Spring/Summer 2012 collections to the forefront celebrating Canadian Designers. Sarah Stevenson's art on fashion takes a light and fluid approach to silks in the most inspiring ways. Inspiration for her Spring collection is uses art … [Read more...]