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Big Sparkler

July 8th, 2009
JULY 8TH, 2009 Big Sparkler Marilyn would say diamonds are a girl's best friend, and we'd agree, only our Diamond looks good and serves up drinks too. The bar, in the classic, cool sense of the word, is a Gastown gem right out of the gate. As soon as you ascend its dark staircase, nab the far corner table that gives a prime view of the Gassy Jack landmark, as well as the interior bedec ...

Like Spinning Plates

July 7th, 2009
JULY 7TH, 2009 Like Spinning Plates Collecting decorative china is decidedly non-grandma when the plates are pop arty with a dash of Salvador Dali surrealism. Fascinated by 19th century operatic singer Lina Cavalieri, Italian designer Piero Fornasetti created more than 500 black-and-white variations of her face and put them on plates ($176-$245). Like a modern Mona Lisa with a sense of ...

A New Latitude

July 6th, 2009
JULY 6TH, 2009 A New Latitude The owners of the acclaimed RainCoast Café in Tofino have moved back to the big city and brought some of the island's best seafood with them. Latitude is the name of their stylish new resto located at Main and 16th. Dressed by the same interior designers behind other Main-stays The Cascade Room and Habit, the space is replete with clean lines of wood, conc ...

Top Seed

July 4th, 2009
JULY 4TH, 2009 Top Seed Sure the neutral coloured hospital blanket is fine in a pinch, but it doesn't hurt to have newborn wardrobe options. You never know when an impromptu nursery photo shoot will break out. Sweet Peanut has hip and adorable clothing appropriately sized for the ride home from the hospital. Its Preemie Shop is filled with stylish pieces for newborns up to 8 pounds (m ...

Steals and Deals

July 3rd, 2009
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! Lake Escape Remember when summer was synonymous with vacation and the blackberry was just a fruit? Relive the carefree days of childhood with a Veranda Beach cottage vacation. Book a '50s style, 2-bedroom bungalow on the sandy beach of Lake Osyooos and e ...

Editors' Picks: Summer Wines

July 3rd, 2009
JULY 3RD, 2009 Editors' Picks: Summer Wines Red, white, rosé: our editor's sniffed and sipped their way through plenty of bottles of vino and found some delicious summer sippers. Cin cin. Julie Whelan, Toronto guest editorThis summer we're drinking Twisted ($16.95) from Flat Rock Cellars. It's part-Chardonnay, part-Gewurztraminer, part-Riesling and all lovely drinking. At LCBO, www.lcbo. ...

Editors' Picks: Summer Tracks

July 2nd, 2009
JULY 2ND, 2009 Editors' Picks: Summer Tracks Press play on our summer song list, chosen by our music lovin' editors. And the beat goes on… Julie Whelan, Toronto guest editorSure “Ahead of my Time” by the Teddybears (featuring Daddy Boastin) is played in a commercial, but you'll be pounding the hot pavement to the infectious electro-rock beat all summer long. Preview at www.amazon.com ...

Beach Blanket Bingo

June 30th, 2009
JUNE 30TH, 2009 Beach Blanket Bingo Wearing a turtleneck sweater to the beach is no picnic, but staying true to your gallery-hopping self is a snap. Just swaddle yourself in a Works on Whatever artist beach towel. Created in conjunction with Art Basel Miami every year, the capacious cotton towels feature special works by prominent artists. This year it's Edward Ruscha (pictured), Karen ...

It's a Thai

June 26th, 2009
June 26th, 2009 It's a Thai When we heard Gastropod was gone, we gasped. But not all nosh is lost. The space remains the same (save for a few minor cosmetic changes) and in its place Maenam has moved in (and it’s just as yummy). Chef Angus An is still at the helm, but now he’s putting to use his penchant for Thai cuisine that he picked up working with David Thompson at Nahm in Lond ...

12258 AGAR Street, South Surrey White Rock, British Columbia

June 25th, 2009
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 12258 AGAR Street, South Surrey White Rock, British Columbia Located in Crescent Beach, South Surrey BC. Architect designed home by Bob Ferguson. Enjoy a home built with integrity by Builder Ronco Homes. A classic Craftsman style with large porches front and back with lots of soffit overhang for outdoor furniture. Brilliant banks of ...
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