Stepping into Casa Loma to see the Beauty and the Beast exhibit was nothing short of magical. (more…)
Beauty and the Beast Exhibit at Casa Loma
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[Picture This] Toronto Light Festival
There’s something bright to look forward to during these dark winter months! The very first Toronto Light Festival has arrived in the city. Until March 12th visitors to the Distillery District can enjoy 21 light installations nightly until 11pm. The installations range from interactive to fun to awe inspiring. The festival is free, and they have several booths offering up warm bites and drinks. Visitors can find booths selling mulled wine, hot chocolate, soup and more. I checked out the festival, take a look at my photos! http://www.torontolightfest.com (more…)
Eat, Shop & Be Merry at Christmas Markets in Toronto
It’s December! Get ready for the month to fly by in a whirlwind of shopping, baking, parties, and my favourite….Christmas markets! I still dream of the time I went to Germany and visited their amazing Christmas markets. Toronto isn’t Berlin, but we get by just fine with all of the fab holiday markets that we have. This year, there are more markets than ever! Here’s a guide for you to sip and shop your way through them all.
Toronto Christmas Market: Nov 18 – Dec 22 at the Distillery District Admission: $6 on Fri- Sun
Toronto’s most well loved and biggest Christmas market, this market takes over the Distillery district. Visitors can take in the giant Christmas tree, sip hot chocolate at Soma and enjoy the many food and craft vendors. It can get incredibly crowded on weekends, but it’s still my favourite. Hours: T- Th 12pm to 10:00pm, Sat: 10am to 10pm, Sun: 10am to 9pm
Yorkville Village Holiday Market: Dec. 2 – 22 at Yorkville Village
This market is brand new as well. Stalls include Teatro Verde Greens Market, Petite Etoile, Reynah Armure, Lindo F and the Brika Pop-Up Shop. There will be performances, DIY laser cut Christmas ornaments and more! Hours: M-W 10am to 7pm T & F 10am to 8pm, Sat 10am to 6pm, Sun 11am – 6pm
Union Station Holiday Market: Dec 5 – 16 in the Oak Room at Union Station
Located in the biggest transportation hub in Toronto, this market is always delightful. This year, they have 20 vendors including MoRoCo Chocolat, Knixwear, Foxy Jewelry, and some pop ups. Pop up vendors include Papabubble (Dec. 5-7) and Love Bot (Dec 8-10 &16). Hours: M-F: 730am – 7pm, Weekends: 10am – 6pm
Holiday Fair in the Square: December 8 – 23 at Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W)
chrisThis brand new market will support Epilepsy Toronto. Visitors will find a traditional European Christmas market in the heart of downtown with games, food vendors and shopping. Hours: M-F: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekends: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Winter Village at Evergreen Brick Works: Dec 10 to Feb 28 at the Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave)
Enjoy the Street Food Market with 15+ vendors serving internationally-inspired flavours. Etsy vendors will be on hand selling all sorts of holiday gifts. A bonus is that you can visit the Farmer’s Market on Saturdays while you’re here!
Hours: Dec 10–23 Weekdays: 3–7pm Weekends: 11am–7pm Dec 26–Jan 8 Weekdays: 11am–6pm Weekends: 11am–6pm Dec 31: 11am–3pm Jan 9–Feb 28 Weekdays: Closed Weekends: 11am–6pm
I’ll be checking out all of these markets, how about you?
Eat to the Beat returns for another year
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Where in Toronto can you find 60 female chefs cooking up a delicious storm for a great cause? Eat to the Beat! This annual foodie fundraiser supports the full spectrum of breast cancer care offered by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The event takes place at Roy Thomson Hall on November 1, 2016 (more…)
Celebrate Pizza Month at Queen Margherita Pizza
Some magical being has declared October National Pizza Month, and I’m all too happy to oblige. Pizza is kind of the perfect food for me because it combines my two great loves (cheese and bread) into one delicious package. Mmm. Pizza.
To celebrate, Queen Margherita Pizza has a special all month long. You can enjoy a fresh Margherita Pizza with Fior di Latte and Fresh Basil along with a Sleemen beer for only $10 during the entire month of October. It’s an awesome deal, their Margherita pizza has the BEST sauce and perfect crust.
Here’s an inspirational photo.
Go and get your own at any of the 3 Queen Margherita Pizza locations near you!
Etsy: Made in Canada
Etsy has so many talentend artisans and deisgers. You can find almost anything you need there! The one downside is that you can’t look at the items in person before you buy them. Luckily, this weekend the Etsy: Made in Canada market is in town! The Marketplace is on Saturday September 24th at MaRS Discovery District from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Artscape Youngplace from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. You’ll be able to shop at over 20 of Etsy’s top artisans. See some of my favs below!
These mini planet rings from BlackIrisDesign are so pretty.
Just the cutest DIY embroidery raccoon kit from Kiriki press!
First Edition Tea Co will be there selling their blended teas. I love these book inspired teas!
See all of the vendors at Etsy.com/madeincanada.
TIFF Swag Report 2016
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TIFF is finally here! By now you’ve probably caught a few films, or maybe even bumped into a celebrity or two! I’ve been busy checking out different lounges around the city where A-listers will be gifted exclusive swag and luxe services. Here are my favourite lounges.
Bask-it Style Lounge
At the Bask-it Style lounge, celebrities don’t even need a lift a finger. A bag packed with goodies is sent directly to their hotel room. This year, the swag will be housed in bags from local designer Annie Thompson.
One of my favourite items was Studio1098’s handmade sterling silver Canada Collection jewellery line, designed to celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial moment on July 1, 2017. I loved the delicate maple leaf charm necklaces and cuff links! (more…)
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