"Oh, Sonya, you've got to go to Venice," says my mother-in-law. "It's so beautiful and you'll be so inspired for your art. The people are warm and friendly. You must go one day." Venice is somewhere that hasn't really been on the top of my list. I've been disappointed in major tourist … [Read more...]
California Spotlight: Temecula Valley, Wine Country
On a recent visit to California a quick trip to wine country was a "must do" on the itinerary. We've all heard of Napa Valley and Sonoma but this time we visited the beautiful area called TEMECULA VALLEY. What's different about this particular wine country is that it truly caters to families. It's a … [Read more...]
Celebrating 110 at the King Edward Hotel
There are a few iconic buildings in Toronto but when you walk through the doors of the 110 year old King Edward Hotel, you can just feel the opulence and imagine all the incredible stories of grandeur (and gasp!...scandal) that have occurred throughout the years. Kind Eddy (as affectionately known … [Read more...]