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Real Style spoke to SiriusXM Top Comic winner Gavin Matts backstage at the JFL42 Comedy Festival in Toronto. From being inspired by names like Dino Archie to finding a home on the stage, the Vancouver comedian spilled on getting the last laugh as the class clown.

Instead of feeling lethargic after your Thanksgiving feast, Vancouver locals are able to test their endurance and give back to the local community at the 20th annual turkey trot on Gransville Island.

If you’re looking for ways to enjoy the holiday while spending quality time with your loved ones, look no further than Real Style’s guide to spending Thanksgiving weekend in Toronto. 

With Canadian Thanksgiving on the horizon, decorating lovers will soon be adorning their homes with all manner of seasonal décor. Staying true to the nature of the season, Thanksgiving also gives us the opportunity to invigorate our homes with gorgeous decorative accents. Here are a few easy ways to embrace the occasion through your interior design.

Krista Kim’s “Digital Consciousness” art exhibit hits Toronto just in time for Nuit Blanche, and is set to take place at Toronto’s Only One Gallery from September 30 to October 1. Kim is a Canadian-born artist and also a member of the “techism” movement, which aims to reflect today’s digital age through the merge of modern innovation and art.

Nuit Blanche returns to Toronto tomorrow night, and is set to transform the city’s downtown core into an artistic space, filled with contemporary art exhibits and live performances. From sunset to sunrise, Toronto’s streets will be covered in vibrant artwork that is created by Canadian and international artists. The event will feature large scale art projects in bustling public spaces across the city, such as Queen’s Park and Nathan Phillips Square.

Fitting the dipping temperatures of autumn, harvest inspired home interiors can help you prepare for the season ahead. As we greet fall, it’s time to abandon your pretty pastel shades and blossoms in favour of deep orange and brown shades. We’ve curated a few decorative ideas that will help you master seasonally appropriate home décor right now.

Combining freshly roasted coffee with delectable and memorable recipes, HÖM Café is located in Toronto’s chic Yorkville area. Although there are countless cafés along the Mink Mile, HÖM bears a touching story. Far from being just a neighbourhood coffee shop, HÖM commemorates an inspirational woman who was forced to suffer through one of the darkest chapters of history. The café  was recently opened by founder Jamie Yanowski in honour of his late grandmother, Holocaust survivor Elisabeth Raab.

Often associated with rustic Italian properties and tempting gardens, lemon décor can easily refresh your humble space. If you’re wondering how to brighten your home and incorporate fresh fruits into your interior design, try using lemons as a decorative touch. We’ve rounded up a few stylish ways to invigorate your home with this citrus fruit in the season ahead.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or simply a newbie who wants to master a few new dishes, autumn is a perfect time to master your culinary skills. For Fall 2017, try turning to the latest cookbooks that have hit the shelves. From the latest reads written by celebrity chefs to healthy eating titles, we’ve curated a few new books to pick up this season.

Although September is certainly a month that spells out back to school and back to business, there’s still plenty of fun for those of us based in Toronto. Whether you’re an aspiring comedian or an avid reader, the city offers a cultural or artistic event for just about everyone this month.  

If you’re looking for a versatile and easy way to decorate your front door, a beautiful fall wreath can offer a quick fix. Whether you live on sprawling property or in a smaller home, a decorative wreath is the easiest way to adorn the outside of your space. Try drawing your inspiration from these Instagram ideas, and mastering the look at home right now.

While your back to school days may be in the past, you can certainly kickstart your fall reading list this season. This autumn, a number of celebrity biographies are set to hit the shelves. From tales of Hollywood to stories of inspirational women, we’ve curated a roundup of memorable titles. Whether you want to learn more about body positivity or women in power, look no further than these new books for Fall 2017.

Although the summer months are now behind us, September in Toronto is an exciting and fast-paced time. While we have now bid adieu to Toronto Fashion Week  in Yorkville and are preparing to wrap another season of glitz and glamour at the Toronto International Film Festival, the 6ix is always home to a myriad of activities and special happenings. Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or a collector of handmade trinkets, Real Style has curated a number of events to enjoy in the city this month. 

If you’re looking for an eye-catching decorative finish which is not gaudy or over-the-top, try sticking to neutral tones and wooden accents. The easiest way to embrace this decorating scheme is with country style rustic design, which is a perfect way to transition into Fall 2017. We’ve curated a few Instagram approved ways to decorate with this trend right now.