What a Girl Wants – Evening at The Oasis

The Canadian Liver Foundation held its sixth annual What a Girl Wants – An Evening at the Oasis event on Nov. 17, 2011. Guests enjoyed belly dancing and limbo performances; a stunning fashion show and fabulous shopping. One lucky prize draw winner went home with a one-week spa tour in Thailand. The event raised over $23,000 for liver research and education. Read more

La Befana Brunch

Families and friends gathered for Villa Charities’ La Befana Brunch to support children’s programs at the Columbus Centre on Jan. 8, 2012. Held in Sala Caboto at Villa Colombo, the brunch featured activities for children and a visit from La Befana herself. Proceeds from the event will go towards purchasing new toys and materials for Columbus Centre daycare programs. Read more

Holiday Bear Drive

Million Dollar Smiles (MDS) held its fourth annual Holiday Bear Hug Campaign at the Monte Carlo Inn – Vaughan Suites on Dec. 17, 2011. MDS volunteers met early in the morning to receive their Bear Hug packages, which included four-foot teddy bears and $100 Toys “R” Us gift cards. The volunteers then delivered the parcels to over 150 children who have been affected by life-threatening illnesses. Read more

Read Africa Ball

On Nov. 25, 2011, Code held its Read Africa Ball at the Rosehill Venue Lounge in Toronto. The event, hosted by Entertainment Tonight Canada’s Rosey Edeh, featured African sounds, a silent auction and a raffle. Close to $30,000 was raised to support Code’s literacy and education work in developing countries. Read more

Stressed to Impress

An experience that evokes agony or ecstasy, regret or satisfaction, shopping for clothes is something we all have to do. After decades of dressing people for a living, I’ve learned a few things that can help to heighten your experience while keeping you sane.

Define your needs. What essential piece(s) are you missing from your wardrobe, and how much are you willing to pay for it? Ask yourself what shop or boutique would most likely carry what you’re looking for.

Know your body type. Sometimes this is tricky because some of us tend to focus entirely on our flaws, which leads to a distorted sense of our shape. But knowing how to wear what’s right for your body type is essential to making it look its best. Attend a workshop or catch a fashion makeover show to learn the basics. Read more

Sleeping Beauty

Branché – Pillow Talk
Smother unsightly facial lines and bad hair days with a Branché silk pillowcase. Infused with amino acids and copper, this gentle-to-the-touch beauty aid minimizes skin damage and frizzy morning hair. www.aulitfinelinens.com

L’Occitane – Bright-Eyed Girl
Gently pat this luxurious balm around your eye area before going to bed and when you rise. Dark spots, puffiness and the inevitable crow’s feet don’t stand a chance.
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Business Means Business

What do you do when a client wants to move their relationship with you beyond the required norms of business? Recently, I’ve had various clients invite me and my husband to a black tie event, a meal at their parents’ home, and even their wedding. I accepted all these invitations graciously, honoured that they thought of me so fondly. But there was no obligation on my part to accept any of them. So how do you decide what to do? How can you ensure your existing relationship with your client won’t be compromised? Here are a few things to consider.

Accepting any invitation beyond your norms of business with a client opens the door to a changed relationship – one that’s closer and more personal. Ask yourself if that’s what you want. If it isn’t, it’s best to politely decline with a gracious, heartfelt explanation. After all, we all have a life beyond our work and commitments Read more

The Key to Finding the Right Agent

When it comes to buying or selling your home, choosing the right real estate agent becomes an integral part of the process. While the sale or purchase of your biggest financial asset can be an exciting time, it can also be stressful – especially if someone who is not the right agent for the job is representing you. Here are a few tips to help you find the right agent.

Take the time to interview your candidates. It is important to meet with different agents to determine which one is the right one for the job. This provides the opportunity to ask whom you are considering to hire a number of questions about the services he or she offers. If you are selling, find out how the property is priced, how it will be marketed, and what the fees are. If you are buying, ask the agents you are interviewing how well they know the areas you are interested in and what the process will entail. Read more

Pool the Family Together

When the weather is warm, the last thing you want to see is your children staring at a screen. But with one parent working late and the other taking the oldest to soccer practice, bringing the family together can be trying. Canadian summers are short, so get the family together to enjoy your home’s outdoor space with a swimming pool from GR Pools.

“For children, it’s a source of fun, no doubt about it,” says Carlo Riccardi, co-owner of GR Pools. With years of experience, he recognizes the liberating transformation felt by customers once they start splashing around in their new backyard oasis. “Once you fix your backyard properly with a nice pool, you’ll find that you’ll be spending a lot of time in the backyard. It definitely brings the family closer together.”
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The Bare Essentials

There is no denying that there is something very sexy about smooth, bare skin.

For those of you considering the idea of achieving this, Dina Martins, owner of BodyBare Laser Skin & Wellness, helps to ease any of your apprehensions. “It used to be that unless you had fair skin and dark hair, you risked scarring and pigmentation problems or, at the very least, poor results from laser hair removal. But technology has vastly improved. We can now offer laser hair removal to a broader range of complexions and hair hues,” explains Dina Martins, certified medical esthetician.

Laser hair removal is cheaper in the long-run with minimal discomfort. Understanding the process makes all the difference, and after an initial consultation with Dina or one of her Read more

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