Lipstick Lifestyle

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…)

Vacations are meant to be a time to relax, but for pet lovers everywhere, finding a place to leave your four-legged friend can add a touch of unwanted stress to your travels.

For those traveling to Miami, Oyster Hotel Reviews has compiled a list of the top five pet friendly resorts that go above and beyond to ensure 100 percent pet satisfaction. Amenities include pampering services, pet beds, and which hotels have off-limit areas and/or additional fees.

1. EPIC HOTEL (Downtown)
The Epic is a pro at pampering - doggie mats, bowls, placemats, and Yip-Yap breath-mints come standard in the rooms for guests traveling with dogs. Pets can also get pedicures, a shampoo, toys, and one-hour daily walks through the Epic Pet Getaway package.
www.epichotel.com

2. Loews Miami Beach Hotel (South Beach)
Standard amenities include a pet tag, bowl and treats. In case you forget anything, leashes, collars, beds, scratching posts, pooper-scoopers, litter boxes, catnip and rawhide bones can be requested. There’s even a pet room service menu with gourmet treats, and generously, no pet weight limit.
www.loewshotels.com

3. Mandarin Oriental Hotel (Downtown)
The Mandarin makes the list because of its over the top Marley & Me Miami Dog Days package, created in honor in The Mandarin’s involvement in the filming of the movie. It costs a pretty penny, but includes a training date with a certified dog trainer, a play date with a pet butler and a copy of the book Marley & Me by Josh Grogan.
www.mandarinoriental.com

4. Mayfair Hotel & Spa (Coral Gables and Coconut Grove)
A pet-friendly hotel that caters to couples! If you want a romantic getaway, but still can’t imagine leaving your pets behind, the Mayfair’s Very Important Pets program will provide them with pet beds, lounging mats, cookies and water bowls with bottled water.
www.mayfairhotelandspa.com

5. The Westin Colonnade, Coral Gables (Coral Gables and Coconut Grove)
For anyone that’s ever experienced a night’s sleep in the Westin’s coma inducing Heavenly Beds, they’ll understand why we couldn’t leave the Westin Colonnade off the list. They make a Heavenly Dog Bed! We’re guessing your pooch will never sleep so soundly.
www.westin.com

Teatro 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…)

With the celebration of Earth Month, April is a natural time for us to think about how we can make every day Earth Day. Future Friendly, along with the Recycling Council of Ontario, the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance, PITCH-IN CANADA and canühome, offer us some small steps we can take to help reduce our impact on the environment. (more…)

We are delighted to tell you that our favourite chain store from the U.S. has made its way to Toronto. Anthropologie is full of clothes, beauty products, books and home items. Each unique item will add whimsy and fun to your home or wardrobe.

Located in the new Shops at Don Mills – Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue East. It is fitting that this urban chic shop opened in Toronto’s newest open-air mall. (more…)