Colin and Justin: Va-Va-Rooms on a Budget

The cheeky hosts of HGTV Canada’s Home Heist sit across from me at a sleek table in Senses Restaurant at the Soho Metropolitan Toronto, a subdued yet upscale establishment gussied up in elegant tones of warm chocolate and cream. Both seem to have stepped out of a chiaroscuro painting: Colin McAllister’s dark hair is flawlessly coiffed and pairs nicely with his fitted grey zip-up; Justin Ryan’s green eyes pop with his white-and-blue-striped dress shirt, while his pale blond hair is uncharacteristically dishevelled. “You must excuse me, but I got lost in Toronto buying business cards today,” he explains. Regardless, Colin and Justin are just as witty and handsome in person as they are on screen. Read more

Style At Home Show

Holiday shopping started early for 35,000 guests at the first annual Style At Home Show, which took place on October 17 – 19, 2008, at The Direct Energy Centre. Many guests gathered to see some of Canada’s finest retailers, experts in design, gardening and cooking. www.styleathomeshow.com Read more