Italian Car Day
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Enjoy a day of luxury Italian automobiles at Boyd Park in Woodbridge. Founded and hosted by Gary McGillivray and his team of directors, Italian Car Day, brought to you by Engineered Automotive, is expecting to register over 200 cars and receive over 1,000 enthusiasts on Aug. 27, 2011. Safehaven Project for Community Living is the event’s charity of choice, raising funds for families whose children suffer from multiple disabilities and complex medical needs. Read more
Canada Rocks for Japan
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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Canadians united to show their solidarity and love for Japan on April 14, 2011. The Canada Rocks 4 Japan committee organized a benefit concert with over 20 artists in support of the Canadian Red Cross, raising money for Japan relief. Read more
Prestige Gears
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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In honour of the late Giuseppe Ruscica and his philanthropic heart, a chic automobile event took place on June 5, 2011, to raise money for The Giuseppe Ruscica Endowment Fund at the SickKids Foundation. Supporting a program that provides financial assistance to families who can’t afford their children’s medical costs, Maple’s Eagles Read more
Summer Real Estate
June 24, 2011 by Madeline Stephenson
Filed under Special Features
From contemporary condominiums to haute homes, revel in this eclectic mix of residential gems.
Kleinburg Reserve “on the boulevard” The esteemed quality of Quintessa Homes Corporation comes to life in its latest project, Kleinburg Reserve “on the boulevard.” This eminent enclave of properties near the Humber River ravines provides “a new level of luxury.” www.quintessa.ca
THE MERCER The Mercer’s, “It’s all about ME,” tag line says it best. An architectural gem at the centre of downtown Toronto, this contemporary condo and its harmonized culture typifies the vibrant spirit of the city in which it resides. Read more
L’Image de Femme
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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Woodbridge’s hottest designers and wedding entertainment companies north of the city came together on April 8, 2011, for a spectacular event. L’Image De Femme had its 2011 Woodbridge Bridal Event with shows from Paraezo couture house, Zero 20 Bambini, and more. Entertainment, fashion and excitement filled the air as blushing brides gathered for this year’s event. Read more
ModaDanza
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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The Italian Trade Commission in Toronto, with official media sponsor Fashion Television, celebrated a week-long series of in-store promotions for Made in Italy brands. The ModaDanza event took place on April 14, 2011, at 99 Sudbury in Toronto’s trendy Liberty Village; and featured a modern dance performance Read more
The Grand Genesis Rising to the Occasion
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under Special Features
In all its beauty and enterprise, a looking-glass luxury in the heart of Richmond Hill rises to the expectations of its name. The Grand Genesis is a soaring venture, where groundbreaking features have interested buyers enraptured; and crystal-clear views of a transforming city below take luxury towards a limitless sky of possibility. “We are born with one name and I have put mine on this project,” says Stefano Guizzetti. The president and founder of the long-established real estate and development firm Guizzetti Developments Inc. partners with Holborn Developments Inc. to bring the height of glass couture to the community of Richmond Hill.
Like a champagne flute overflowing with celebration, a gleaming façade of glass encases exquisite interior design of imported granite and marble-polished surfaces, top-of-the-line amenities and spacious suites. Future residents are welcomed with a Read more
Backyard Escapes with Prima Lighting
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under Home Decor
When the sun goes down, playtime begins, and what better place to get the good times rolling than in the privacy of your backyard? Without proper lighting, however, your once-exciting celebration can turn into a shadowy game of Marco Polo. With the right luminosity, this outdoor locale can become an intimately lit escape.
There once was a time when you strung some patio lanterns here, threw a spotlight there – no big deal. Today, the team at Prima Lighting understands that the art of illumination takes more than arbitrary lamp placement. “You have to be very careful with the number of lights and where they’re positioned,” says Luca Filice, co-owner of Prima Lighting. “Every light has it’s own job and it’s own unique style.” Read more
Pure Motivation
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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Run by bodybuilding and nutrition expert Dimitri Giankoulas, Pure Motivation Fitness has been helping clients achieve their dream bodies for years. Proving that hard work pays off in the gym and in business, this successful fitness boutique recently won in the small business category at Vaughan Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd annual Business Achievement Read more
Backyard Escapes with Jennifer Hayman Design Group
June 24, 2011 by Madeline Stephenson
Filed under Home Decor
Greater Toronto Area homeowners know that every square foot holds great value. With limited residential space and a 9 to 5-plus work life that can often confine you to an overcast cubicle, there’s never been more of an incentive to make use of your sunny backyard space. This is where gardening guru Jennifer Hayman comes in. “In Toronto, space is at such a premium that rather than having neglected, unused lawns and gardens, why not make it a series of outdoor rooms that flow and connect and allow you and your family the opportunity to relax and really maximize your time outside.” Hayman is the founder of Toronto’s award-winning landscape design-build firm Jennifer Hayman Design Group.
While Hayman’s firm fulfills a diverse array of landscaping dreams, she says that a rising trend in outdoor space solutions is to take existing abandoned garages and transform Read more