Already a fan of the Spa St.James since I would often go to their old location on Crescent Street for mani-pedis and massages, when I heard they were moving into the Ritz-Carlton, I was thrilled and couldn't wait to try the new spa. My first visit was for a mani-pedi shortly after the move and ...
Le Canal Lounge
Lachine Canal now boasts its first floating café-lounge in a refurbished bateau-mouche. The Canal Lounge has the best spot for people-watching, directly below Atwater Market, and will be there until October. Go for their "Plunger" coffee (your personal French press) served with a traditional Dutch stroopwafel cookie and feel like you're in Amsterdam. Or go ...
Taste of Toronto with Nespresso
Two weeks ago, Nespresso invited me to attend Taste of Toronto - a food lovers' festival where renowned restaurants from the metropolis convene to offer up small plates of their creative fare. Nespresso was also there to launch their latest Lungo - the strongest one so far on the Nespresso Lungo intensity scale. I had ...
(Français) La chambre verte par Martine Desjardins
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After we move, we decorate!
Moving is already expensive, here are a few tips to save on decorating... Whether you are moving this year or not, you might be planning on re-decorating and how much to spend on re-vamping your home or at least a part of it. I recently spoke with interior designer, Manon Leblanc for tips on how to ...
Le Monastère des Augustines in Quebec City
Two weeks ago, I spent two days in Quebec City, but I didn’t really see the city because those two days were spent at a monastery ! You read that right – I left Montreal stressed and came back relaxed and oh-so zen. Le Monastère des Augustines is like a safe haven for your mind, body ...
(Français) Adopter le SodaStream, c’est aussi sauver l’environnement (+ concours!)
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(Français) Mes bons plans pour le week-end du Grand Prix
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A perfect morning with NESPRESSO
This post is sponsored by NESPRESSO – opinions are my own. Last week I enjoyed a staycation at the Germain Hotel because NESPRESSO had invited me to enjoy a good night's sleep followed by a delightful morning with the team to learn more about the new grand cru coffees – Solelio & Giornio for the ...
Making a BIG MOVE this moving day
A new apartment is cool, but owning a new home can be way cooler July 1st has always been a momentous occasion for Montrealers because the entire city seems to play musical chairs with their accommodations. This year will be no exception, but different for me and my guy because we will be moving into ...