Gardening

We are experiencing a cooler than normal spring this year and while the May 24th weekend is usually considered the first planting weekend of summer, some of us have held off just in case. Here is some advice from the gardening gurus: When purchasing bedding annuals choose properly grown plants with good colour. Buy plants with well-developed root systems that …

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Artfest

Artfest Toronto kicks off the 2013 summer season on the Victoria Day weekend with a celebration of artists and artisans from across the country. This outdoor show will feature 85 artists at the Historic Distillery District for three days only May 18 – 20th from 11 AM – 6 PM daily. Artfest Ontario produces four juried outdoor Art & Craft …

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Toronto Real Estate Board: April Report

The frenzy of the spring market is showing signs of leveling off a bit, but the Toronto housing market is still hot with new listings, active sales and housing prices up over last year for the first quarter of 2013. Realtors in the GTA sold 9,811 properties through the MLS system in April 2013 compared with 10,021 in April 2012 …

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May’s Feung Shui Tip

The quality of Chi (energy) in our home and environment directly relates to our health. Sleep is very important to our health so we need to make sure it has the type of chi to support sleep.  Earthly colours help us to feel grounded, safe and secure which we need when nestled in our beds at night.  The paint colour …

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Relocation Tips

Relocating is a big step and is often stressful especially for children. Getting adjusted to a new home, new neighbourhood and new friends is overwhelming and even a bit frightening for kids. Some simple preparation goes a long way to lowering anxiety levels and making the move more enjoyable for everyone. The worst mistake you can make is procrastination. Once …

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Design Trends 2013

Home décor styles change constantly, and each year there seems to be a few standout interior design ideas that flourish. These become prominent not just in upscale trendy furniture boutiques, but in large department stores and furniture chains, as well. This year is no different, and the leading experts are expecting a push on natural materials with a bold use …

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Restaurant Review – Leslieville

  FAVOURITE COFFEE SHOP Te Aro – Named after a coffee-centric suburb in New Zealand, the owner’s home before he moved to Toronto. This converted garage makes a great open space in the summer and a relaxed atmosphere to grab an artistic latte or cappuccino. Te-aro.ca, 983 Queen St. E., 416-465-2006, Mon–Tues 7am–5pm, Wed–Sat 7am–7pm, Sun 8am–6pm.   FAVOURITE BRUNCH/LUNCH  …

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Toronto – North America’s 4th Largest City

The buildings are going up and the population is responding!  Toronto has surpassed Chicago as North America’s fourth largest city with a population of 2,791,140.  Sitting behind Mexico City, New York and Los Angeles. With Toronto’s annual population rising over the last decade by 19 percent, that’s an average of 38,000 people a year. As an increase of young professionals …

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Dining in Toronto

It’s a fact that residents of the GTA enjoy dining out; in fact, a recent survey reports that we dine out 3.1 times per week, which is a higher percentile than residents of New York City and Chicago. We certainly don’t lack for choice, there are always new and innovative restaurant choices popping up all over the city. The most …

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Curb Appeal

A home with curb appeal stands out from the rest and provides aesthetic pleasure every time we look at it. Most homes have their own unique blend of charms, but even two identical homes can look very different because of exterior modifications, landscaping, lighting and tidiness. Here are some ideas that you can use to enhance your home and create …

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