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Dealing with lockdown fatigue
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone is experiencing pandemic fatigue in some way or another. From countless Zoom meetings to not getting to go to sit down at your favourite restaurant for lunch, this past year has been challenging. Diamond and Diamond lawyers strives to … Continued
How La Palma chef Craig Harding found love across the kitchen pass
By lindsaylow
Chef Craig Harding’s name has become synonymous with delicious Italian food in the city. He is the chef and owner of La Palma, Constantine and previously Campagnolo. He’s spent much of his life in the kitchen, and it was also in the kitchen where he met his wife, interior designer and creative director Alexandra Hutchison. … Continued
Five steps to designing the perfect home office
By lindsaylow
Ali Budd is the president and principal designer of Ali Budd Interiors, one of Toronto’s most sought-after design firms. March 2021 marks one year since Toronto was first locked down as a result of the pandemic. In the past year, we’ve spent more time in our homes than ever before and many of us are … Continued
Home of the Week: A massive bungalow in Richmond Hill for $8 million
By Nikki Gill
Nestled behind iron gates on a 2.2-acre lot is the home at 15 Provence Crt. This luxury property sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and spans approximately 5,950 square feet of living space. Its stone exterior is met with a sophisticated interior that’s earned it a listing price of $7.995 million. This spacious … Continued
A new coffee and chocolate shop is coming to St. Clair West
De Mello Coffee is teaming up with Chocolat de Kat for a new shop set to open near St. Clair Avenue West and Atlas Avenue. Although this is the first co-branded storefront for the pair, Chocolat de Kat owner Kata Ambrus says the two have had a long-running partnership. Ambrus spent part of her early … Continued
Celebrate Ontario’s women winemakers this month
By lindsaylow
Natalie Preddie is a travel and lifestyle writer, speaker and guest expert on Cityline, Your Morning and Global’s The Morning Show. This March we celebrate International Women’s Day and women’s history month, a time to recognize women around the world: past, present and future. As with many industries, the wine business has historically been male … Continued
Toronto city council set to extend temporary outdoor patio rules until next year
By Ron Johnson
Toronto city council will soon consider a motion to extend restaurant and bar outdoor patio bylaws that make the CafeTO program possible until spring 2022. The current temporary use bylaws will expire on May 25, 2021. The motion requests that the city council extend temporary use by-laws that allow an increase to the maximum size … Continued
Local designer Ela Aldorsson partners with Métis artist Christi Belcourt for new Holt Renfrew project
By Nikki Gill
It seems now more than ever, how we choose to spend money is impacted by where that money is ultimately going. Whether shopping to keep local brands in business, shopping to support a charitable organization or to raise awareness about various causes, there are numerous options for making informed purchases that may also help create … Continued
Pink Tartan launches a new line of women’s power suits on International Women’s Day
By Nikki Gill
Hold onto your shoulder pads: the power suit is seeing a major resurgence from the 1980s — a defining decade for women advancing in the workforce and staking their claim in previously male-dominated industries. At once bold, sexy and statement-making, rocking a power suit is a shortcut to feeling like your most empowered self, and … Continued
For International Women’s Day, we take a look at our list of Toronto’s most inspiring women in 2020
By Nikki Gill
Suits star Patrick J. Adams defends ex co-star Meghan Markle in heated Twitter thread
By Nikki Gill
Suits star and Toronto native Patrick J. Adams is rising to Meghan Markle’s defence in a strongly-worded Twitter thread directed towards the British royal family and the U.K. media. Adams is just one of several celebrities who are speaking out against the bullying and racism Markle has endured since joining the royal family when she … Continued