Spend the Perfect Summer Day in Yorkville
If you’re looking for a summer activity, we suggest starting by looking at a recent map of Toronto. Upon doing so you’ll realize just how many different and interesting neighbourhoods there are to check out, sprinkled across the city, some hiding in small corners. Try this: close your eyes, and drop your finger on a map of the city, and then head out to explore! If you can’t be bother to pick today, we’ll do it for you – let’s start by having the perfect day in Toronto’s beautiful Yorkville. Continue reading
5 apps to help you be more eco-friendly
It seems as though the ‘there’s an app for that’ joke will never get old. Why? Because it’s true! Whatever you may need, want, or haven’t even thought of yet is at your fingertips. You want to quit smoking? There’s an app for that. You want to understand the Pokemon Go phenomenon? There’s probably an app for that too. Looking to become more eco-friendly? With climate change becoming an ever increasing issue in our lives, and the call to take action growing stronger, now is the time for individuals to become more accountable for their eco footprint, and to take steps to do better. Don’t worry – there are lots of apps for that. Here are a few highlights. Continue reading
Yonge & Eglinton Through The Years
There’s something about the summer that just makes you feel nostalgic. Perhaps it’s all the fresh, warm air, or maybe the fact that our minds relax enough this time of year to take an extra moment to think back on what was. We’re feeling a little nostalgic this week about one of our favourite neighbourhoods in the city – Yonge and Eglinton. We don’t have an attic with old photos and artifacts of this beloved area, but luckily the Toronto Archives provide plenty of pics to peruse from way back when. Continue reading
The Best Architects to Follow on Instagram
Beautiful architecture and Instagram are two things that go hand in hand. We love scrolling through feeds that feature stunning buildings and amazing cityscapes. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite Instagrammers who also happen to be skilled architects, so you know that they already have a trained eye for this sort of thing. Continue reading
Taste Toronto: The Best in Interior Design
If there’s one thing that Torontonians can brag about, it’s the number of amazing restaurants there are in our city. Not only do we boast six of the top 10 best restaurants in the country in terms of delicious dishes, but many of our favourite spots have paid extra special attention to the space in which we eat as well. Food is, of course, the number one factor at any great restaurant, but having great interior design and a great atmosphere is also up there. Continue reading
5 Amazing Solar Panelled Buildings We Love
It’s no secret that we love sustainable buildings. We recently rounded up some of our favourites (which you can see over here!) but this time around we want to take a look at solar panels in particular. We’re so happy to see them growing in popularity and you need to check out these buildings that use this sustainable energy in an amazing way. Continue reading
Bring your appetite to this year’s Summerlicious 2016!
If you live in the Yonge and Eglinton area – you’re in for a treat! Summerlicious is here again, gathering over 220 restaurants together to serve Torontonians some of their best dishes. The two week event begins July 8th and runs until July 24th, and will be located at various areas in the GTA. There will be both lunch and dinner services available at prix fixe prices. So grab a friend and head to a restaurant you’ve never heard of, and eat as much food as you can!
5 Sustainable Buildings We Love Right Now
The world of sustainable building has come a long way! When it comes to the latest and greatest, there’s always new and interesting architecture popping up around the world. We’ve been ogling the Committee on the Environment’s top sustainable buildings for this year and we’ve picked out our favourites to share the love. Continue reading
Colour Stories: Our Favourite Gold Decor
We’ve already highlighted blue, red, and pastels in our colour stories – this time we’re going for gold! Gold never really goes out of style. It’s something timeless to incorporate into your home and it just exudes luxury. That’s why on this edition of our colour stories, we want to put the spotlight on some stunning decor that’s available in gold that’ll look great in any room of your home. Continue reading