Probably the only Swiss Army knife I will ever really need, the cheese knife ($55) is simply: bread knife, cheese knife and corkscrew. If ever I get lost in the woods, I know my survival skills will immediately kick in as long as there's a baguette, a bottle of red, a brick of Gruyère and ...
(English) Van Horne Restaurant
Van Horne recently celebrated its second anniversary and I was delighted to try their latest cuisine prepared by recently-hired chef, John Winter Russell. I was already familiar with Van Horne as I had the occasion of dining at their tiny bar while on a photo assignment for a Toronto lifestyle magazine. My meal was impressive ...
Juna Yoga | Escapades Yoga + Plein Air
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(English) Juna Yoga | Om-my-God!
Living a balanced life is not a simple task, it takes planning and commitment to take the time to unwind and release stress – time that so many of us can’t seem to find. That’s why I was so happy to accept an invitation to try a three-day yoga retreat in Tremblant with Juna Yoga. ...
(English) The Montreal Ritz throws its first Grand Prix garden party!
Grand Prix comes but once a year and some years I'm tempted to just skip it all together, but this past weekend there was one party I couldn't miss: The Ritz-Carlton Grand Prix Garden Party. Put on by the Ritz, McLaren, Moët & Chandon, Holt Renfrew and more – it sounded to me like an ...
Un été chic et zurbaine avec Smart Set
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Apéros de quartier débarquent à Montréal
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(English) V is for Vintage
People often ask me where I got this or where I found that. Whether they are referring to my clothing, accessories, furniture or home décor, it’s very likely that it came from a second hand or vintage shop, was a hand me down, or from a sidewalk sale. I love to own unique items and ...
Les crèmes BB sont nos BFFs
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(English) Banque Scotia 5k de Montréal
Most runners will probably agree that in the past week, when we lace up, we can’t help but experience a humble and silent moment for the many runners and bystanders who were at the Boston marathon. Although we were all deeply saddened by the tragedy, it’s become an incredible motivator and inspiration for even the ...