LIFESTYLE

Whether you splash it across an entire wall or use it as a pop of color, the Pantone color of the year Viva Magenta is a bold and brilliant addition to your home design and daily life.

Let’s face it, travel hasn’t exactly been at the top of anyone’s list for the last couple of years. Between travel restrictions, last minute cancelations, the difficulties renewing passports and more, many of us have been choosing to stay at home instead of hopping on a flight to a foreign country. As 2022 moved forward however things began to change, and suddenly the world was open once more. 2023 might just be known as the year of travel, and if you are still searching for that right destination here are some of the more popular options.

The holiday season is coming into full swing. Whether you’re celebrating with an intimate dinner party at home, or attending a full-fledged New Year’s Eve party at a venue, odds are you are looking for ways to make it a special, and memorable occasion. Here are some fun ideas to help make your countdown to midnight an amazing soiree with friends and family.

Here’s our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide to help you find the perfect holiday gift this season.

Living in an apartment in the big city may come with many benefits, but when it comes to the holidays, decorating isn’t one of them. Still, to get yourself into the festive frame of mind you want to make an attempt at something and have a bit more holiday cheer in your life than watching […]

With the holidays quickly coming up many of us will be hitting the bookstores looking for the latest offerings that peek our curiousity. We’ll either pick them up to read during our time off, or put them on our gift lists so others can get them for us. Whatever the case may be, here are the top four books you won’t want to miss as we inch closer to winter and the holiday season.

Photo: Trans Canada Trail The Trans Canada Trail is a 28,000 kilometre trail that travels across the Canadian landscape, linking three oceans and 15,000 rural, urban and Indigenous communities. It’s the longest recreational trail in the world, connecting the country from one end to the other across a vast variety of terrains.  To see it […]

You have been reading about this almost mythical exclusive island of Palm Beach Florida- where some of the world’s billionaires and most certainly many millionaires live. As they say most of the best things in life are free- whilst they may not be totally free in Palm Beach- there are still plenty of things to […]

Andy Warhol- Marilyn Monroe silkscreenAndy Warhol, 1967 Marilyn Monroe silkscreen print. One of 250 signed by the artist.  You have always enjoyed art and going to art galleries is one of your favourite activities- well then it may just be the right time to start collecting for yourself. The way to start collecting art is […]

                Does the very word – fake flowers- conjure up images of grandma’s impossibly bright and impossibly fake looking daisies, mums and what nots? We are not surprised, but you will be when you learn how much faux or imitation flowers and plants have come along. They have […]

Warren Buffett is a 91 year investor, businessman and philanthropist, worth over 100 billion, who is still leading the investment community. Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time and has followed simple common sense rules to help him achieve his success. Read on to […]

‘Over 10,000 objects strong and 100+ years in the making, the AGH permanent collection is one of the finest in Canada. Recognized for its significance, breadth, and depth, the collection is core to our history and identity’. -Art Gallery Of Hamilton Art Gallery Of Hamilton is one of those hidden Ontario gems that is worth […]

Weighted Blanket: If you don’t own a weighted blanket you’re missing out. Studies have shown that weighted blankets can help you sleep better and de-stress. Bearaby offers a fantastic collection of weighted blankets. Their buttery soft and breathable organic cotton weighted blanket is ideal for all seasons.   Buddha Board: The calming Buddha Board will […]

  It’s no secret that air travel around the world has been impacted in 2022 by a variety of factors including labour shortages, Covid-19 illness and more. It’s beyond frustrating to plan a trip only to have your flight delayed or worse, outright cancelled. According to Forbes, the surge in demand, with inadequate resources to […]

  Itching to make a change to your home? Get inspired with one of our best book picks for home improvement and design this season.   The Lazy Kitchen Genius: Take control of your kitchen with this sassy New York Times Bestseller. Popular Lazy Genius expert and bestselling author Kendra Adachi helps you figure out […]