I wouldn’t necessarily call myself an art aficionado by any means but I can certainly appreciate great work when I see it and like most others in my age demographic, pop and abstract art are the genres I tend to gravitate to the most. Most likely because of the use of identifiable imagery drawn from […]

My love of interior design and Pinterest has fuelled my obsession with Carrera marble in recent months. Growing up my family’s homes over the years have always had beautiful stone work (granite and marble) because my Father has been in the business for 35 years, but there is something about classic Carrera that I will […]

Veuve Cliquot, known globally for it’s premium bubbly and synonymous with celebrations and luxurious festivities, has launched YELLOWEEK across Canada; a festival-style “tribute to creativity” showcasing the arts, gastronomy, fashion and lifestyle.  After successfully launching in Montreal last year, the heritage brand will be taking over Toronto May 5th-11th, Calgary & Edmonton May 19th-21st and Vancouver […]

If it’s not a toy, then you are probably thinking, “Well then what are they?” just like I did when I received the announcement and press release in my inbox as few weeks ago. Although I was flummoxed, the minute I read that Producer, Singer, Songwriter and avid art collector Pharrell Williams was a part […]

One of my all time favourite design duos Patrick Gilles and Dorothee Boissier of Gilles et Boissier have very different views on design, which is probably why they have such a unique aesthetic – neither minimalist or decorative. Known for their outstanding interior design work at the Michelin star Hakkasan restaurant properties, Baccarat Hotel & […]

Whenever someone says that fashion is such a shallow industry and it has little relevance or importance in “real life” I laugh for two reasons; 1) the person making this statement usually is not very fashion/style savvy  and 2) It is a ludicrous comment because  I know how much fashion influences art, music, film and […]

Kind of hard to believe that until now my great country of Canada was not formally recognizing and celebrating the achievements of our great talent in the fashion and arts community. But last week CAFA (the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards) announced that there will be an inaugural gala which will take place in the […]

If you’re an appreciator of art or like me, have a slight addiction to champers, you may have already heard about the limited edition bottle that has been created for the release of Dom Pérignon’s Vintage Rosé and Vintage 2004. The brand of vintage bubbly, produced by Champagne house Moët & Chandon and who had […]

It’s no secret that fashion and art are dear to my heart so I was thrilled when I heard the two were going to collide when Calvin Klein Collection announced this week it’s Creative Director Francisco Costa has teamed up with world renown artist Ellsworth Kelly for a one-of-a-kind, unique museum collabo in honor of […]