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Boo Hoo Dwells

April 10, 2012 | Blogs, Books & Magazines, Worthy Websites

Last night my dear friend Marion prepared a superb mushroom pasta while I uncorked some heavenly white wines recommended by my sister the connoisseur. Incidentally, never underestimate the value of having a 'grape nut' for a sister. Your thirst will always be quenched! What started as an intimate dinner a…
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Investors Beware

October 25, 2011 | Blogs

  Recent data has revealed that a lot of investors have sunk their speculative capital in the Toronto housing market. A chunk of it is in the high-rise condominium marketplace, many of which are set to take delivery in the near future. Click HERE for our latest press on the subject matter, with a tip on where…
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Must See Mr. Beam

February 19, 2011 | Architecture, Blogs, Design, EntertainmentLeisure, Worthy Websites

Diamond Sapphire Starbursts are my favourites!  I write of the Fireworks variety (Click Musical Accompaniment HERE) And while I'll never be your girlfriend, make mental note to self that if yours ever says "Diamond Sapphire Starbursts are my favourite!", unless she's obsessed with pyrotechnics like me she probably means this: Which is what bride to be Kate…
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A Ravishing Printer’s Row Riverdale Redo

February 16, 2011 | Blogs, Design, Real Estate

A decade ago I played a part in the adaptive reuse conversion of Riverdale's Printer's Row, a former Blueprint Factory redeveloped by renown Bob Mitchell. My team and I placed several clients in the deluxe complex, sold the Riverdale Loft House next door, and I personally purchased and custom-designed a space with my former partner Chris. in fact, several of…
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I Love The Marion House Book

December 02, 2010 | Blogs, Design, Real Estate

One blog that frequently makes me style salivate is The Marion House Book produced by Emma. Emma lives in Roncesvalles Village, one of the central downtown west neighbourhoods I often sell in. In fact, there isn't a week that goes by when I'm not in her 'hood unlocking potential and possibility for my Buyers, or advising Sellers on how to maximize…
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A Neat Toronto Blog & Retailer

October 20, 2010 | Blogs, Retail

One of my recently discovered and newly favourite personal blogs is by Juli and John in Toronto called Kitka. They, like myself, are west enders who love design, travel, food and renovation! Although I've only met John briefly I feel like we're kindred spirits...we frequent the same places and share the same aesthetic. Their shop, mjolk,…
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I Love Door Sixteen

August 18, 2010 | Blogs

One of my most enjoyable blogs is written by Anna at Door Sixteen. The photo above is of the front of her home! I first discovered her blog when I was looking for black houses, which I truly adore. I blogged about it in May under the title Black Is…
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