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The City Says Hello
Public transit is the perfect place to observe a city’s human interaction, or in the case of Toronto, the lack of it. Being a daily commuter and active pedestrian, there is one particular thing I observe every single day in the city of Toronto, any time of the day: everyone is glued to their phones. Texting, scrolling, swiping, reading,…
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Balsam Lake
Last weekend some friends and I drove up to Baslam Lake Provincial Park to get away from the city craziness. The last time I went camping was pretty much two decades ago when I was in Girl Scouts (yeesh, I’m gettin’ old!). I was really looking forward to sleeping in tents, roasting some S’mores and sharing stories by the…
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My New Vintage Shoes
During a recent stroll on Queen West, I dropped by the retro Rockabilly fashion store Tatyana Boutique. The boudoir decor and the Andrews Sisters playing on the sound system sure did lure me into the store, but the jaw-dropping element was certainly the dresses and shoes. I could have spent hours in there trying on every item, including…
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Bike Route Snapshots
This summer, I’ve plunged into the passion of cycling. I owe my biking interest to Amsterdam, after visiting this charming city in 2011. While on my brief but very enjoyable stay there, I was flabbergasted by its dominant cycling culture. Millions of bikes were parked everywhere, cyclists in suits, heels, dresses and babies strapped to the back…
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The Beauty I Find in Old Furniture
People often ask me why I like to paint old furniture. They associate this hobby of mine with my mesmerization of past eras that has drawn me to the vintage style and fashion culture. That is all accurate and true, but there is a deeper reason. The best way I can explain my love for…
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How To Freshen Up A Room With Lavender
Recently I made a quick stop to Occitane en Provence and I was pleasantly thrilled to see that they sold bouquets of fresh lavender in the store. I thought it would be a great idea to add a touch of French rusticness to my shabby chic room, all the while inviting nostalgic childhood memories of me running around…
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Istanbul
We spent a total of six nights in Istanbul. It was quite the magical journey back in history. A perfect blend of and new, East and West. We spent most of our time in Old Istanbul, Sultanahmet. We visited the Old Sook, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (the Blue Mosque) and the Hagia Sophia Museum, which…
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Haircare Tips For Curly Hair
For the majority of my life, having curly hair was a curse. My hair was always frizzy, pouffy, did weird flippy things when it felt like it and it was just an overall hassle to tame. So, like most curly-haired gals growing up, the solution to having curly hair was easy: you straightened it. And…
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The Turquoise Seas of Antalya
Antalya is easy to fall in love with. As much I would go back to Istanbul in a heartbeat, I would have to say that my favourite part of our Turkish trip was our three relaxing days in Antalya. Situated in the south of Turkey along the Mediterranean sea, Antalya is known for its beaches…
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