By Nikki Gill
Brian McCourt is a trusted contractor, design expert and real estate flipper. Co-host of HGTV Canada’s Backyard Builds, he helps homeowners turn their backyard wastelands into dreamlands, with breath-taking custom builds. Tune-in for new episodes on Thursdays at 9 p.m. on HGTV Canada. It looks like we’ll be spending a lot more time at home … Continued
Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be as difficult to choose as you might think. These local shops are making it easier for you to treat your mom this year for Mother’s Day with curb-side pickups and delivery right to her door. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kitten … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Scott McGillivray is a real estate investor, contractor and entrepreneur who has been helping homeowners for more than a decade. In his latest HGTV Canada series, Scott’s Vacation House Rules, he helps homeowners unlock the rental potential of even the most uninspired properties. Tune in Sundays at 9 p.m. Being stuck inside while the weather … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Catch Brian Gluckstein on Cityline, where he is a regular guest expert, shop his collection, GlucksteinHome, at Hudson’s Bay and follow him @briangluckstein on Instagram. When people think about my design aesthetic, they don’t always think about colour. I love the soothing quality and timeless sophistication of a neutral palette, but the truth is I … Continued
By Nikki Gill
It’s being done everywhere — on YouTube, on your kid’s TikTok feed, and in any rom-com where the protagonist has an identity crisis and/or introspective epiphany. It’s the at-home haircut. While many stylists don’t recommend giving yourself a haircut at home, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it the only option during isolation. Here are some … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The Property Brothers are at it again with a brand new home renovation show. Celebrity IOU is the latest series from the real estate and renovation duo, where they will team up with A-list celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Viola Davis and fellow Canadian Michael Bublé, and it’s said to be a bit of a tear-jerker. … Continued
By lindsaylow
Melissa Skinner is the owner of The Gardener’s Daughter Horticultural residential gardening and was a cast member on Room to Grow with Carson Arthur. As the majority of us do our part staying home to help curb the tide of COVID-19, we try to find things to keep us occupied. As a residential gardener, I … Continued
The Ontario government’s official list of essential businesses to remain open during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been released. On Monday, Premier Doug Ford announced that all non-essential services across the province will be forced to close as of 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 24. With 573 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ontario, Ford … Continued
These local businesses in the heart of Toronto are reinventing food, fashion, beauty and service while bringing joy to customers’ shopping experiences. Narnia What’s going to be hot this spring? Skirts are resurfacing after taking a break for a few seasons. Ankle grazing florals, denim and cotton mini’s or sleak pencil’s add a new dimension … Continued
The novel coronavirus has arrived in Toronto, and although the unknown might be scary, buying out your local grocery store won’t help the situation. It’s important to remain calm and refrain from overbuying, but stocking up on a few extra items in anticipation for potential self-isolation also can’t hurt. So with that in mind, here … Continued
The legendary North York institution Sea-Hi Famous Chinese Food has officially closed its doors, and everything is for sale. The restaurant is auctioning off all of its decor — from the iconic Sea-Hi street sign to the large gold buddha that greeted diners upon entry — and the bidding ends this week. The beloved restaurant, … Continued
