The Art of Living by Carrie MacPherson
An exciting addition to Montreal’s fine-dining scene, BOUS has arrived with the kind of quiet confidence only a restaurant that knows exactly what it’s doing can pull off. Fresh from its soft launch, the space already feels poised to become one of the city’s most compelling new openings — a modern Persian restaurant that respects ...
If you’ve never spent time in Quebec’s Victoriaville region, here are nine reasons to add it to your travel musts. Just two hours from Montreal, this area is one of the most charming corners of the province I’ve had the pleasure of discovering. There really is something for everyone—whether you’re into food, wine, and cocktails ...
This holiday season, I've partnered with Avocados From Mexico to create three fairly simple and very healthy dishes that will surely impress your guests. Avocados From Mexico are a great choice to add some creamy texture and colour to your appetizers or mains because they are produced in Mexico year-round in an ideal climate, making ...
Photo credit: James Brittain for Archi.ca Any place with the word “Château” in it sounds fancy to me, and although I had not yet been to Château d’Ivoire, when I arrived at the newly-transformed, high-end jewellery store in the heart of downtown Montreal, I instantly knew that I was at a very prestigious place. I ...
My fiancé and I just got back from a 10-day trip to Newfoundland where we were visiting his parents and exploring their part of the world. I had never been to Newfoundland but the Atlantic province had been on my travel wish-list for a long time. Luckily, I met Chris at my local curling club ...
Last week was Montreal's PRIDE week and I went out nearly every night to celebrate as an LGBTQ+ ally because I believe there is still a lot of work to be done to support and protect this community. Even my moving to Montreal was partly motivated by the city's inclusiveness. You can be quite Queer ...
In the past weeks, HONEYROSE, a new Art Deco-inspired luxury boutique hotel has opened its doors right near the Quartier des Spectacles and two other iconic Montreal hotels, the Vogue Hotel and the Marriott Chateau Champlain, have officially re-opened after undergoing major renovations. Each of these three hotels are well worth checking out even if ...
Sunny days, the King's coronation, and Mother's Day were all great reasons to try some celebratory wines with friends. Here are a few great wines that were recently sent to me, one of which I often have on hand, while the rest are all quite new (at least to me). Bernard-Massard Cuvée de l'Écusson Brut, ...
At the end of March, I was invited to a luxury chalet in the Laurentians to experience an at-home (or in this case, at-chalet) private chef dinner. The concept was launched recently by the charming and talented duo, Jules and Jasmine. Chef Jules Bruneau is well-known in the Québecois community ever since he became a ...
A week ago, I had one of the BEST spa experiences ever at Spa Scandinave Mont-Tremblant and thought you may want to try it too. Especially if you are skiing or hiking in Tremblant, this is the best après-ski (or après-hike) option that I've had so far! I was visiting a friend who lives in Saint-Sauveur and ...
A lifestyle blog about my idea of a happy existence. From food to fitness, fashion and decor, to travel or just how to stay put and relax in style. My goal is to live each day elegantly.
