First Impressions: Improving Your Home’s Curb Appeal

First Impressions: Improving Your Home’s Curb Appeal

It’s spring and I’m noticing more and more homes going up for sale in Toronto. Seems that everyone is coming out of hibernation and starting to think about up sizing, downsizing, moving on and making a fresh start. It’s no … Continue reading 

416 Weekend: Things to do in Toronto (Mar.29 – Mar.31)

416 Weekend: Things to do in Toronto (Mar.29 – Mar.31)

It’s Easter Weekend and even if you’re not religious it’s a happy time for all. First long weekend in Spring, and whether you’re celebrating Easter or just enjoying the extra free day, there is lots to do in the city. … Continue reading 

Crush of the Week: Spring Blossoms

Crush of the Week: Spring Blossoms

Spring has arrived! Even though there is still snow on the ground, The Pomona presents a lovely way to force a spring bulb to blossom in your home giving you fragrant flowers without getting your hands dirty. You don’t have … Continue reading 

Crush of the Week: OVOPUR Water

Crush of the Week: OVOPUR Water

An eco-chic alternative to bottled water, the Canadian-designed OVOPUR water-filtration system draws water through a filter cartridge in the top unit into an 11 L-capacity porcelain reservoir. Without the top unit, the egg-shaped base alone can also be used as … Continue reading 

416 Weekend: Things to do in Toronto (Feb.22 – Feb.24)

416 Weekend: Things to do in Toronto (Feb.22 – Feb.24)

If you’re not one of the lucky ones enjoying a week of drinks and sun in the Caribbean (hope you’re having fun, Mom!) just take comfort in the fact that this is the last weekend of February and spring is … Continue reading 

416 Weekend: Things to do in Toronto (Feb.8 – Feb.10)

416 Weekend: Things to do in Toronto (Feb.8 – Feb.10)

It’s almost the weekend and they say there’s a snowstorm on the way, but let’s ignore the weather for the next few days and have a little fun! Here’s my TOP 5 for this weekend’s events and other interesting stuff … Continue reading 

Bring the Outdoors In with “Stone” Cushions

Bring the Outdoors In with “Stone” Cushions

They look like boulders but they’re really soft felt wool cushions. The textile hue and embellishments cleverly mimic the natural color and marbling pattern often seen on real stones and pebbles. Place two of them to form the back rest or … Continue reading 

Dog in the City: Top Dog Parks in Toronto

Dog in the City: Top Dog Parks in Toronto

If you live in Toronto, you know that this is a dog friendly city. We are fortunate to have a vast selection of wonderful off-leash parks to choose from where our furry friends can romp and play while owners take … Continue reading 

Canary District Condo: Shaping a New Community

Canary District Condo: Shaping a New Community

Thanks to the 2015 Pan American Games the curse on Toronto’s waterfront has been lifted. For years now, West Don Lands (area just east of the Distillery District) has been somewhat of a question mark and a big bone of … Continue reading