Equestrian Dreams

Pay homage to the heyday of design with fashion and décor that will woo even the wildest horses.

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Anchor your home with striking ironwork inspired by the equestrian life. Anthropologie’s Stable Hook is a subtle detail that no one will be able to overlook.
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Take the Reins
A throwback to the saddlebag, J.W. Hulme Co.’s Legacy Shoulder Bag is great for the girl on the go. If you need a purse that will come along for the ride, the lifetime guarantee offers added insurance.
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Centre Stage with Aubrey Dan of Dancap Productions

First impressions mean everything to Canadian impresario Aubrey Dan. It’s all about foreshadowing – priming the audience for an unforgettable experience – even if it means asking your staff to find palm trees in the middle of a harsh Canadian winter so they can feel the warm rays of the sun long before the first act of South Pacific. “That emotional connection is critical,” says the eccentric president of Dancap Productions Inc.

As he strides into an empty boardroom on the 17th floor of his company’s North York headquarters, he proves that the cardinal rule of first impressions doesn’t just apply to theatre. Extending his arm for a firm handshake, he carefully presents his business card that features the brand’s trademark fedora logo, a silhouette nearly identical to the real-life wide-brimmed Borsalino version he’s wearing today. Read more

Live By Design

There are opportunities to experience unique design in every facet of your life. Discover the possibilities with the distinct products fashioned by these cooks, designers, artists and events from across the city. Add some flavour to your world.
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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

Speaking at two We Day events in Montreal, flying across the continent for a speaking engagement in Seattle the following morning and readying for another in San Francisco that same afternoon, Spencer West’s campaigning for his Redefine Possible initiative has been quite the journey. But it’s nothing compared to the challenge that awaits him at the end: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
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A Conservation Message for Every Day of the Year

For me, one of the most dramatic Earth Hour events in Ontario occurs when the Niagara Parks Commission turns off the lights that illuminate Niagara Falls (you can find photos on Flickr or YouTube). Seeing one of the natural wonders of the world and a source of our hydroelectric power temporarily darkened reminds me of how dependent we are on electricity. None of us would wish to do without the heating, lighting or other essential services that energy provides, but we need to find ways to deliver these services while doing less harm to the environment.
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Yellow Brick House’s Second Shelter from the Storm

“It was way overdue,” says Vivian Risi, president and broker of record of Royal LePage – Your Community Reality, and chair of YBH’s Second Shelter – Second Chances Capital Campaign. She explains how the original site – which has served the community for over 30 years – was performing admirably, considering its modest resources. Despite its welcoming nature, the shelter had no choice but to turn away over 500 women and children every year because of its limited capacity. “They couldn’t house them, they couldn’t help them, because they were always full.”
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Day Tripping

In today’s fast-paced, highly connected world, it’s not uncommon to suffer from sensory overload. This weekend, turn off the smartphone, hit the highway and escape the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life at these relaxing rustic retreats.
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Salon Verve

A recognized name in the industry, Salon Verve recently celebrated a decade of hairstyling in style at its Maple, Ont. location. Over 200 people, which included loyal clients, colleagues, friends and local business owners, mingled over wine, cheese, appetizers and a dinner buffet in a chic setting with cruiser tables and dramatic candelabras. Winning North American Salon of the Year at the NAHA awards and the Canadian Salon of the Year at the Contessas in 2005, the salon is proud to announce that its latest expansion has doubled its number of hairdressing chairs.
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CNIB: Vision of Hope

CNIB would like to recognize Yolanda Palumbo, Pat Palumbo and the Vision of Hope committee for their tremendously successful fundraiser – the eighth annual Vision of Hope Dinner and Dance. Held on Feb. 25, 2012, the event raised over $15,000 and had more than 300 people in attendance, including Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. Funds raised help to support programs and services for blind or partially sighted Canadians, to ensure they have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life. Since its inception in 2005, Vision of Hope has reached a significant milestone by exceeding $100,000 in total revenue.

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Exclusive Bridal Show 2012

Proposing a banquet of ideas and event experts for newlyweds-to-be, WeddingCatalog.ca and Designed Dream Wedding Planning hosted the Exclusive Bridal Show 2012 at The Venetian Banquet & Hospitality Centre on Feb. 23, 2012. Guests enjoyed refreshments, snacks, prize draws and the opportunity to meet with top vendors in the wedding industry. With admission fees donated to the SickKids Foundation, guests also had the pleasure of enjoying an unforgettable fashion show by Toronto’s The Bridal Suite, which featured the latest in bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses. Next year’s Exclusive Bridal Show is slated to occur in February 2013.

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