A Celebration of Women, Exclusively for Women

At Park Hyatt Toronto on June 13th, 2010, 200 women joined together to celebrate and support Villa Foundation. Guests enjoyed a traditional afternoon tea while guest speakers discussed the theme of the event Read more

Grapeland Tour: Fine Wines and their Companions

1. Angels Gate Winery Founded by a group of friends who share a common love of wine, this picturesque, bountiful winery was founded on land that once belonged to the Congregation of Missionary Sisters of Christian Charity in Ontario. www.angelsgatewinery.com

2. Closson Chase Set in Hillier, Ont., this estate has truly stood the test of time and now provides some of the richest, best-tasting wines in Canada. Founded in a purple barn in 2000 by viticulturalist and winemaker Deborah Paskus, Closson Chase is a French-inspired winery devoted to making the purest of wines. Book an appointment to visit its beautiful grounds and sip some bold, layered, rich Chardonnay or other aged, complex wine flavours. Read more

The Laser Generation Anti-Aging Clinic

Self-improvement is a movement that’s absorbing all age groups in these modern times. Whether it’s capitalizing on your brain capacity, playing up your physical strengths or regaining your youthful beauty, individual enhancement is the best way to boost self-esteem. With the help of The Laser Generation, an ageless appearance is finally achievable without plastic surgery and its inconvenient downtime. “When I opened the clinic eight years ago, laser technology was at the forefront of research and innovation in many industries, so we were indeed entering a laser generation,” says owner and director of clinical services, Suzie Swica.

Specializing in a number of the industry’s most innovative rejuvenation and resurfacing treatments, The Laser Generation provides clients with a stunning environment that rivals the surroundings of a relaxing resort. “In essence, we bridge the gap between spa Read more

Ty Pennington: Good Design Can Change Your life

Extreme Makeover’s Ty Pennington reflects on the emotional stories of families and lives he has helped on television through his book, Good Design Can Change Your life. Pennington notes the ways in which individuals can bring about their own passions and creativity through their unique personal spaces.

Focused on the three main components of each home – sleeping, living and work spaces – these environments allow for the most interaction between family members and friends; spawn creativity and keep you productive. Don’t be shy with colour, intricate design or wallpaper. As Pennington explains, using the power of three – grouping smaller items in threes, using a three-colour palette, etc., can simply and easily set a particular mood in a room. While personalizing your style, the book provides inspiration from art, museums and accent pieces that you already own Read more

Peanut Allergies: Food for Thought

Crunchy, chewy, smooth and even chocolate-coated – peanuts may be a popular food but they can be extremely harmful to the many children who are allergic to them.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of school-aged children with food allergies has increased almost 20 percent since 1997.

As the summer winds down, parents who have children with peanut allergies may want to be a little more cautious when packing their little girls’ and boys’ back-to-school snacks and medication to relieve allergic reactions.

“Young children spend a large portion of their days in school and our study showed that a significant percentage of serious Read more

Urban Chic: Women’s Fashion

Have all eyes fall on you with a statement-making sweater with cute folding details on the collar and left shoulder. www.cartise.ca

Fit into this sparkling, sequined racer back tank top. www.shopnyla.blogspot.com

Strut around in style by sporting this fiercely short jacket that has its many zippers placed in fun spots. www.shopnyla.blogspot.com

Brush on a few coats of a bright hue or a subtle shade of GOSH Cosmetics nail lacquer. Its smooth, quick-drying finish will have your nails looking like you just stepped out of a salon. www.goshcosmetics.com

As the weather cools down, slip into these Frontier dark denim bottoms with a centred faded wash. Read more

Mi Casa Tu Casa: Home Decor Tips

Transform your domain into your very own masterpiece.

ORGANIZED INTERIORS Walking into a cluttered home can add unneeded stress to anyone’s life. Create an organized space with the help of professionals at Organized Interiors. www.organizedinteriors.ca 1.866.266.5678

LANCIANO FURNITURE Classical furniture in a home should be treasured. Sustain that memory piece in your home for years to come with Lanciano’s restoration and refinishing services. www.lancianofurniture.com 416.746.7310

IRPINIA KITCHENS As an industry leader in developing stylish finishes for both kitchens and bathrooms, you can count on Irpina Kitchens to bring you a truly personalized space Read more

Canaroma Grand Reopening in Vaughan

On July 7, 2010, one of Canada’s leading tile and bath importers hosted an extravagant party that rivalled its dazzling products. Hundreds of guests joined Canaroma’s massive celebration of its substantial showroom expansion and brand new kitchen and tile lines at its flagship location in Vaughan. “We’ve been around for many, many years and the name has been very successful and I think our customers deserve this as an appreciation event,” says Anthony Piacentini, Canaroma’s sales and design consultant.

Guests clinked glasses after Mayor Linda Jackson cut the ribbon to commemorate the grand reopening of Canaroma’s 19,000 sq. ft. centre. Several bars were stationed throughout the mammoth showroom, serving delicious drinks and graciously sized appetizers to the guests and industry professionals in attendance. Entertainment was abundant with live shower demonstrations, Read more

City Search

We scoured the city to shine light on all things enjoyable.

Cheese Boutique If you have a soft spot for cheese, you’ll find yourself in fromage heaven here. www.cheeseboutique.com

Feel like you’ve travelled through time as you walk through the doors of this vintage styled barbershop. Blood & Bandages Barber Shop 416.357.9178

Take a walk through Twist Art Gallery and Café on Queen Street West and get a glimpse of beauty and imagination. www.twistgallery.ca

Producing the highest standards of quality foam products for bedding, furniture, automotive and more, Foamite also provides Read more

Fun Books for the Kids

School may be closed but your books don’t have to be! Sprawl out in the sun with one of these reads that will keep your child’s mind as active as their summer.

Toy Story Storybook Collection By Disney Press
Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang are back to share their fun-filled adventures with your kids as they flip through the colourful, action-packed pages of this book. www.disneybooks.com

Thea Stilton and the Secret City By Geronimo Stilton
Follow these five friendly, daring, travelling mouselings as they venture off to Peru to solve the mystery of a missing friend. With page after page of fun, suspenseful and descriptive narrative, your kids won’t be able to stop reading until they’ve unravelled the entire tale of the Thea Sisters’ adventurous journey. Read more

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