By Nikki Gill
When it came to 2020 fashion, there is a common theme in the top stories of the year — masks, masks and more masks. It makes sense as the mask is the one accessory that most people didn’t have before, and the number one accessory that everyone now needed to purchase. Thankfully, local fashion designers … Continued
By Nikki Gill
This was the year that we were all stuck in our homes, so naturally we all decided to renovate, redecorate and more. We tapped our interior design and renovation experts for guest columns highlighting all the latest trends, DIY projects and tips for making your home a space you never want to leave. Here are … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Readers loved getting the inside scoop on how some of their favourite TV personalities met. Here are the top five love stories in our how they met column from 2020. Bryan and Sarah Baeumler Though the pair met in high school, it wasn’t until a decade later that they officially started dating. Now, along with … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Although 2020 was not a great year when it comes to culture, artists did what they always do. They created, and in so doing helped us to deal with life in a quarantine without access to live music, theatre, or our beloved festivals. Here are the top 5 arts stories of 2020. Word on the … Continued
It’s abundantly clear that we’re going to be spending a lot of time at home indoors this winter, so it’s the ideal time to optimize your house to keep you comfortable and happy throughout the long season to come. A few simple options to consider can make a big difference to how you inhabit and … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Fashion in 2020 took a very casual turn. Of course with many people working from home, loungewear was at the top of everyone’s mind. But fashion lovers also decided this was the year to have fun with accessories. Because no matter where you’re going — be it the dog park or the grocery store or … Continued
By lindsaylow
The Raptors’ heart and soul is Kyle Lowry, but he’s 34. What are you expecting out of him this season? A lot of the same, you know. What’s the line? Excellence is a habit, not an act. He has great habits, and he just plays the game hard and smart and tough. So he’s kind … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Tiffany Pratt is a designer, artist, creative director and television personality on HGTV Canada’s Family Home Overhaul. During the holiday season I feel more compelled to DIY than ever because the festive season lends itself to all the extra glitter and bows! One of my favourite ways to extend the life of my many festive … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Sneakers and streetwear have traditionally been male dominated where retail spaces are concerned. But Abby Albino and Shelby Weaver are aiming to change that with Makeway, their aptly named shop putting the focus on women who love sneakers. “There are a lot of barriers for womxn who are sneaker lovers, and as sneaker lovers ourselves, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is home to the funniest people in the country, many of whom have taken to podcasting to get their humourous messages out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are 10 of our favourite comedy podcasts to check out: Tony Ho Award-winning sketch comedy troupe Tony Ho just dropped season two of their comedy podcast. The … Continued
By lindsaylow
A new line of womens’ fashion has arrived to warm the city’s winter season with splashy mud cloth prints, cosy jumpsuits and head wraps. In October, Fatim Sylla, the designer behind Sirani’s Fashion, launched her Heritage collection inspired by mud cloth. Sylla, who grew up in Paris and lived in London, U.K., in her 20s, … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Red Barrinuevo is the property stylist on HGTV Canada’s Hot Market and is the principal designer at Redesign4More. He is an award-winning interior stylist who was also named one of the most influential people in real estate home staging this year by RESA Global. While some consider winter to be real estate’s slowest season, there are … Continued
