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Millbrook House New York

September 28, 2010 - Yesterday I was raving about ArchDaily.com, as it offers a glimpse into the most amazing architectural edifices in the world. Here's an example. It's the Millbrook House in Millbrook, New York, a 6600 square foot celebration of domestic bliss. I absolutely adore the use of metal, wood, glass and stone to…
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Of The Moment Architecture

September 27, 2010 - Since 2008, ArchDaily has become an important forum for the latest news in architecture. Whether your interest be in projects, products, events, interviews or competitions, this site is an amazing online source for what's happening around the globe right now! It's a brilliant destination for ideas. I receive their near-daily…
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Strangers In The Light

September 23, 2010 - Ok, so if you're familiar with my blog you know I get a kick tossing in a little fun here 'n there. Today I bring you a little soundtrack to compliment this 'Strangers In The Light' blog about the art and benefit of shadow. Click here for your listening pleasure. Recently I wrote about the magical benefit of mood…
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I Love Trinity Bellwoods Park

September 20, 2010 - This past Saturday I bee-lined it to back-to-back appointments under ominous clouds threatening to rain. From the start of my 10am appointment til my last at 6pm, I was almost of the verge of a nervous breakdown for all the traffic and delays. With the Gardiner Expressway being closed for maintenance and repair, it reeked havoc…
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The Globe and Mail’s Home Of The Week

September 17, 2010 - So The Button Factory is up for sale! After a thirteen year love affair with my Home, the time has come to venture forth and build a new house. I'm still looking for the site, but I think it's time I be bold and let the universe know I'm ready to roll!…
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Purple Pants

September 15, 2010 - Yesterday I hinted at my own life of cooldom, having played a pivotal role as the City's original Innovative Space Specialist. Now allow me to risk contradicting myself! When I was a ten I moved to Victoria with my family. Standing at the end of the driveway trying to become accustomed to my new…
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How Cool Are You?

September 14, 2010 - An article in the Globe and Mail by Marcus Gee proclaiming Toronto as finally cool hit the newstands recently. It made me smile. Right click here to read it. Being a denizen of this City for twenty-five years, I've always felt the groovin' pulse of Toronto. It's just back in my day the underbelly…
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Slow and Steady Wins The Race

September 13, 2010 - This past first week 'back to school' brought almost 300 new freehold and 400 new condominium listings to market across the central core of the city, spanning from The Beach to Bloor West and up the Yonge Street corridor from Lake Ontario. That's alot of product! While some properties are junk, and…
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What’s That Glow About You?

September 10, 2010 - I'm all about mood lighting. Yes, I appreciate one should have task lighting for cooking (I don't - I just light extra candles), enough wattage by a vanity to put makeup on (not that I ever do), and spot lights for security (instead I hang bags of tar and feathers with a tripcord above my…
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Will Real Estate Be Nuts?

September 07, 2010 - Well, after a scorching Summer of sizzling barbecues, eggs frying on sidewalks, and unrelenting heatwaves, the completion of this past three-day weekend signalled our country's collective agreement that Summer fun is now officially over. Yup, fun no more. To wrap it up with a bow, in Canada we mark the end of Summer annually by celebrating the economic and social achievements of workers (and…
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