How to make Jenga game the life of the party
Nothing says summer quite like a campfire sing-along, making s’mores and playing Jenga. What a minute. Did I just say
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Author: Ann Ruppenstein
Midtown fashion designer showcases a travel collection
Fashion designer Diane Kroe plans on taking her travel collection across Canada and around the world, but she held a
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New life for teacups and tea towels in company of beautiful flowers
Fresh floral arrangements from Periwinkle Flowers leave the shop in different containers, such as vintage teacups or wrapped in tea
Read MoreBIZ BRIEFS: Language school now in session on St. Clair
Global Language Circle is a new school on St. Clair Avenue east of Yonge Street that offers daytime and nighttime
Read MoreThe eyes have it in new beauty venture
After developing a successful brand of eyelash extensions to distribute across Canada, Kristin Smith launched a salon focusing on the
Read MoreOlympian jumps around in Leaside
Trampoline gymnast Rosie MacLennan hosted a trampoline session with young fans at SkyZone Leaside on Aug. 27.
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Let silver vases, votives light your world
Growing up, I would make my parents homemade gifts for special occasions. In part because I was too young and didn’t have money to buy things, but also because they — well, my mom at least — appreciated the time and effort that went into creating these gems.
Read MoreMemorable fundraiser sets record
On July 5 Wanda Goodman beat a world record while raising money for a cherished cause.
Read MoreHow to ease your kids into school routine
The end of summer is often dreaded by kids who don’t want to go back to school, but it can be especially challenging for youngsters starting school for the first time.
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Quick art for your walls
Since I don’t have a huge home décor budget, I decided to create my own pieces of art to make my home homier.
Read MoreGreat books to captivate young imaginations
School being almost out for summer doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to put down the books. Anna Fitzpatrick, of Mabel’s Fables bookstore on Mt. Pleasant Road, and Serah-Marie McMahon, of Type Books in Forest Hill Village, say you can capture kids’ attention by picking charming books with great illustrations and an outdoorsy or summer theme.
Read MoreThe magic’s in how you put puzzle together
Sara Bederman likens interior design to a puzzle. “Every day, every quote or every estimate, you get closer to putting all the pieces together,” the owner of Sara Bederman Interior Design said from a coffee shop near her office in the Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue area.
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The gold in ‘golden years’ begins with a plan
Whether your retirement is five or 25 years away, it’s never too early or too late to start planning for the future, says investment advisor Bev Moir.
Read MoreBIZ BRIEFS: Same old, new digs
Walter Gorus has relocated his Leaside antiques business a few doors down from his old location on Canvarco Road, off Laird Drive.
Read MoreTogs appeal to the lazy in you
Even as a child Lazypants designer Adam Bledin was drawn to jogging pants.
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