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6 Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

kitchen

As domestic divas, we’re proud to show off our cooking and entertaining skills – especially when we can use stylish and helpful accessories such as these: (more…)

Our New Summer Cottage

Friday, June 5th, 2009

the-rosseauDon’t have a cottage? Don’t worry – this summer head to The Rosseau and enjoy time at your new home away from home. It’s a unique mix of relaxed cottage style and luxurious amenities. (more…)

Shopping Heaven

Friday, May 15th, 2009

teatro-verdeTeatro Verde’s new residence at 100 Yorkville Avenue is a unique mix of global gems housed in a renovated Georgian mansion, a former hospital and nursing home that had been left to its squalor for many years. Owners Shawn Gibson and Michael Pellegrino embarked on 27 buying trips in the past year to bring customers unique items from around the globe, inspiring shoppers with their elegant, tactile and kooky decorative selections. (more…)

Decidedly Different Wedding Venues

Friday, February 20th, 2009

He popped the question! After you’ve told everyone from your best friend to a stranger on the bus that you’re engaged, the next wave of panic ensues – where to get married? Here are a few suggestions for couples who want something decidedly different:

xed_3543_teaserHôtel de Glace, Quebec
Locale:
Less than a half hour from Quebec City in Duchesnay, the Hotel de Glace is a sparkly marvel – constructed every year from blocks of ice. The hotel is open from January until March, providing 32 rooms, including a few with artistic carvings inspired by the ocean, hockey, and Harry Potter; the hotel also features Ice Café – a spacious bar/discotheque. Bathrooms are in a separate, heated building and guests are encouraged to use the sauna and hot tub before retiring for the night tucked into arctic sleeping bags. (more…)

Embrace Your Inner Snow Bunny

Friday, January 30th, 2009

This winter, don’t hide from the below zero temperatures outside. Embrace your inner snow bunny and take to the slopes!

Here are three suggestions for a winter getaway in ski country, on both sides of the border: (more…)

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