Marilyn Denis Host of CTV’s The Marilyn Denis Show Which emerging Canadian designer has recently caught your eye? Toronto’s very own Queen Street designer Jeremy Laing. His designs have been called “clean,” “modern” and “minimalist” — but I just call them gorgeous. Where will we spot you wining and dining on a Saturday night? …
On October 8, 2012, the Canadian arts community lost one of its most beloved and generous supporters. “I remember how his eyes lit up,” says Karen Kain, retired ballerina and the National Ballet of Canada’s artistic director, of her first encounter with Walter Carsen. He reminisced about his experience at a traditional geisha house during …
Anne Yarymowich Chef, Art Gallery of Ontario’s Frank Restaurant Favourite real estate neighbourhood The Bloor Street and Lansdowne Avenue area seems to be the new up-and-coming hood. I sold my house of 10 years there just before the neighbourhood started to turn. Drat! But, it was worth it to be able to buy something else with my …
It is mid-July and I am finishing the photoshoot for the Ogilvy autumn/winter fashion brochure. After carefully studying each garment to ensure pieces work together and deliver a coherent message, I make my selection. The collection must have a strong narrative and personal lifestyle quality to it, the same way one would make selections to …
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 …
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 …
