Digging Digsdigs.com

April 30th, 2010 | House And HomeRecommended Reads

Although I'm not a fan of their purple font or logo, I love the diverse content of furnishings, design and architecture found at DigsDigs. I recommend you subscribe to this terrific site, as you never know what delicious visual confectionary is going to present itself in your inbox. It's truly inspirational!… Read Full Entry

Coffee, Tea Or Me Downtown West

April 28th, 2010 | City LivingLifestyleQueen West

In the 1970's, when you were out and about and craving a coffee, it usually accompanied a glazed donut from Tim Hortons. For the majority of Canadians you purchased this before, or after, taking your kids to hockey practice or figure skating.

Then came The Second Cup and… Read Full Entry

Soft Feelings For Hardware

April 26th, 2010 | City LivingRejuvenating The Button FactoryLeslieville/Riverside

As part of my on-going saga to reorganize my home, I decided to relocate my stereo system. Situated beside the front door of my loft squeezed into a 60s teak buffet so the cabinet doors could never be closed, its cumbersome placement greeted guests the moment they arrived. Needless to say, it didn't provide a very inviting sense… Read Full Entry

Chaise For Days

April 23rd, 2010 | House And HomeRejuvenating The Button FactoryCollege Street/Little Italy

I've always loved my funky 60s chaise. It has such incredible support that when lying on it you feel like you're floating. In fact, if I were a psychologist I would have my patients lie on it while they revealed everything to me.

I originally bought the… Read Full Entry

You Reek, Ah!

April 19th, 2010 | House And HomeRejuvenating The Button Factory

One would think after twenty years of being involved in every facet of the real estate industry, from design and renovation, to sales and redevelopment, I would be able to manage the execution of it all. And for the most part I do. Unfortunately, over the past week as the… Read Full Entry

I’d Park Here…

April 15th, 2010 | House And HomeTravel

Parking lot structures don’t have to be grey and blah. They can be green and Yah! Covered in ivy (?), keeping cars cool and the view lovely. Collins Ave., Miami ~Vince Read Full Entry

I Love Green Tea

April 12th, 2010 | City LivingRejuvenating The Button FactoryLeslieville/Riverside

My furnishing style would best be called 'eclectic', as I tend to gravitate to pieces that are unique, have character and originate from anywhere across the globe. One of my favourite Toronto retailers is Greentea Design located on Carlaw Avenue in Leslieville. They have an amazing showroom of Asian furnishings that range from antique… Read Full Entry

Sink or Swim

April 10th, 2010 | House And HomeRejuvenating The Button FactoryCollege Street/Little Italy

Although I re-did my washroom four years ago, I recently dropped my morning cuppa on my oval washroom sink leaving an unsightly chip that said 'damaged goods'! Inset into a dark wood counter, finding a match wasn't easy as it needed to be both the same size and style. Moreover, in four… Read Full Entry

The Crisp Contemporist.com

April 7th, 2010 | House And HomeRecommended Reads

If you love contemporary architecture and design as much as I do, click on the logo above and sign up for their frequent emails. It's a great way to stay in tune with what's happening around the globe! ~Steven Read Full Entry

Making a Bee Line for NYC’s High Line

April 5th, 2010 | House And HomeTravel

Mix one long weekend with the beginning of Spring and you'll find me in New York City celebrating my friend Vince's birthday with a bunch of best pals. No sooner had I arrived than I met up with my eco-friendly landscape architect bud Dan Nuttall and made a bee line… Read Full Entry

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