David Chilton: The Wealthy Barber Returns [w/video]
October 14, 2011 by Madeline Stephenson
Filed under Special Features, Success Story
When David Chilton self-published The Wealthy Barber during the economic slump of 1989, he had an unassuming goal of selling 10,000 copies and helping Canadians live fiscally solvent lives. The 25-year-old did slightly better. Chilton’s humorous approach resonated with more than two million North Americans by breaking the banal textbook paradigm of personal finance paperbacks. His common sense hit an entire dartboard of demographics, with a novel style that made readers feel like they were having a latte with a financially savvy friend who spoke colloquially about credit cards, real estate and RRSPs.
You can imagine the surreal experience of enjoying that cup of coffee with Chilton a day after the official launch of his long-awaited follow-up, The Wealthy Barber Returns. The conversation coincidentally takes place amongst a backdrop Read more
Design & Décor
April 15, 2011 by Madeline Stephenson
Filed under Home Decor
Modern Vintage Style
Published by Ryland Peters & Small, Modern Vintage Style paints a charming picture of the captivating world of antiques. From textiles and lighting to furniture and inspiration, Emily Chalmers offers homeowners a faithful blueprint on how to blend the old with the new. The result is a cohesive composition of Modern Vintage Style. www.rylandpeters.com
Edgar Navarro
American eco-wood raindrops fall from the sky, turning any space into an earthy escape. Edgar Navarro’s clever creations can esthetically transform any room while it functions as a bottle cellar, magazine rack or anything else that captures your imagination. The Lluvia design concept comes in a variety of configurations like flowers and pyramids, and can even be used as Read more