Kalendar Cafe On College Street

College Street / Little Italy
There’s no doubt that Kalendar Cafe at 546 College Street is one of the most romantic date destinations in Little Italy. The two vintage rooms each have a relaxed charm that make the place quaint, endearing and intimate. Plus they make the most delicious Orange Ginger Carrot Soup! These days I’m loving their nod…
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Oh So Excited! Sculpture

College Street / Little Italy, Queen West
Text Alert! OMG. I’m Oh So Excited! I spontaneously indulged myself with a delicious piece of Canadian Sculpture from Troy Seidman at Caviar20. Check out this 26″ steel and enamelled sunburst sculpture hand-made in Quebec in the 1970’s. This isn’t the first piece I’ve purchased from curator Troy. Check out his online shop by clicking HERE for other well-priced drool-worthy…
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Peek-A-View 7

College Street / Little Italy
Would you like it on the rocks or neat? In my world, the consumate host is always prepared to pour you precisely your favourite drink. This stems from an early age when my neighbours demonstrated their roles as Perfect Hosts to this impressionable boy. Click HERE for that tale and how it’s influenced my love…
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Books, Beach & Bliss

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This week is one of two I take each winter to a sun-kissed beach in Mexico. In an act of voluntary simplicity, I subscribe to solitary confinement in spartan ocean front accommodations which serve as the ideal cleansing locale to rest, meditate, read and write….all things I love to do.…
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So You Wanna Be A Realtor, Eh?

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Without question I love my career in housing. Spanning over 25 years, my multi-dimensional career has encompassed all aspects of real estate development, renovation, design, merchandising, sales and marketing. I love being a Realtor.  A lot of people believe the life of a Realtor is a pretty simple path to riches. It’s not. There are plenty of…
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November 2011 Home Of The Month – Leslieville

Leslieville/Riverside
Urbaneer.com’s ‘Home Of The Month’ feature is a post showcasing what our Buyers are purchasing in the current City of Toronto marketplace. Here’s November 2011! When my buyers contacted me in the Spring of this year, I’m pretty sure they didn’t believe it would take an arduous seven months of searching,…
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Here Comes Holiday!

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Ok, so whilst I consider it extraordinarily early to be installing lights despite the imminent arrival of Holiday, the truth of the matter is that I do not want to be outside playing “Festive!” in a freezing blizzard. In Toronto, now is the time of year when Mother Nature teases us. We never…
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Condominium Sales Surge

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As recently published in the Toronto Star, Toronto currently has 132 high-rise projects under construction, compared to 88 in Mexico City and 86 in New York City. Wow! The source of the data comes from the September 2011 survey Germany’s Emporis Company. Emporis is a well-regarded global authority on multi-storey buildings, who define…
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Stop And Smell The Roses

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I saw this last rose of the year enroute to my car today. I stopped and smelled it, taking a moment to give gratitude for the life that I lead. I’m very blessed. This evening I join my Top Ten Bosley brethen to celebrate our top producing success. I consider myself…
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Peek-A-View 6

College Street / Little Italy
I’ve had some jaw-dropping gorgeous kitchens in my past. One of my favourites was in my Button Factory loft, where I had easy access to my barbecue, plenty of space to play Iron Chef, and a massive table that could accommodate up to 16 for impromptu dinner parties. The pic above and below reveal…
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