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Hi there, I’m velvety & woodsy. And you are?

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When it comes to your dining experience, have you ever considered this?  Getting my head wrapped around coffee with anything beyond a scone or biscotti is an interesting concept but I admit that I would have never have considered it ...until now.Why not? If James Chatto can do it, well, I … [Read more...]

digiPlaySpace ~ where technology comes to play!

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Some of the world's most well-known interactive new media artists have come together to create one the most innovative and exciting play spaces...EVER. For two weeks only, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is the technology playground for all ages complimenting the TIFF Kid's International Film Festival. … [Read more...]

Picasso Masterpieces are coming to the Art Gallery of Ontario

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The highly anticipated exhibition of Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso, Paris is coming to the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) from May 1 to August 26, 2012. This is the only Canadian stop that will be made on this exhibition's world tour bringing its vast 147 highlights from the … [Read more...]

Tales from a non-Fashionista: Dare to Wear

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World MasterCard Fashion Week closed with Dare to Wear Love, a gala fundraiser showcasing Canadian designers with celebrity models.  Given just a few yards of African fabric,some of the designers really pushed the limits.  The standout for me was Cityline's Tracy Moore in a breathtaking … [Read more...]

Tales from a non-Fashionista: David Dixon

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I'm not a fashion gal at all, so for me to be blown away by a fashion show is a pretty big thing.  And that's exactly what happened with David Dixon's bird themed line for Fall 2012.  I'm usually the one wondering what the hype's about quietly grumbling about not getting it, but this … [Read more...]

Macaron vs. Macaroon

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About 4 years ago, hubby and I took a spring vacation to Paris. Ah, l'amour! One day we were strolling along the Champs-Elysees taking in the tree lined avenue and all its offerings tripping over the Louis Vuitton store enroute to the famous Laduree Tea Salon. Laduree is the mecca of the … [Read more...]

TIFF Kids ~ The film festival you don’t want to miss! April 10-22

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Kids will be taking over the home of the world famous Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)  Bell Lightbox from April 10 to 22, 2012. Formerly known as Sprockets, this freshly re-named festival is touted as one of the most important film festivals in North America with films from over 41 … [Read more...]

Fashion Week Insider ~ Krane Design exclusive show at private residence

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Sunday night brought this fashionista out to Yorkville - the tourist and luxe destination in Toronto often known as the "Mink Mile" with all the high end fashion houses lining the streets and even higher heels. The invitation to this event was as intriguing as the designer. It strongly indicated "no … [Read more...]

Tales from a non-Fashionista: Fashion Week Begins

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    Once again, I'm back in the photo pit for Toronto's World MasterCard Fashion Week.   It started off with a bang, opening with Korhani's fall 2012 collection.  As always, the carpet company flexed their whimsical muscles as they transformed their wares into wearable … [Read more...]