Last month I enjoyed a poolside rest whilst visiting some Besties who recently purchased and renovated a vacation residence in Merida, Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula. What I LOVE about Merida, and other Spanish colonial cities, is the freedom accorded property owners in how they optimize their site. Unlike North…

Behold the magnificent Magnolia. As Spring blooms fresh beginnings, Toronto’s landscape has been bursting with flowering buds that have made our streetscapes magical. The Magnolia is one of my favourite flowering trees. The blossoms are gigantic. It looks tropical. And for one month it takes centre stage on nature’s fashion…

It doesn’t take much to make me smile, or at least that’s what I claim! Today I’m all toothy for the installation of my custom Art Rail from Stylegarage. Stylegarage are the purveyors of all sorts of cool items, including this custom stair railing at my former residence, these hot…

To tame Toronto’s housing ‘bubble’, ban foreign buying Diane Francis Apr 13, 2012 – 2:26 PM ET   While I don’t want to present myself as xenophobic, I thought Diane Francis’ article published in The Financial Post yesterday offered a solution to regulating Toronto’s condo boom before it bursts its…

Back in January, urbaneer.com met with a delightful Zoomer couple who were in a quandary on what to do to sell their Queens Quay condo. “To Renovate, Or Not To Renovate?” was the question. Click HERE to read the original post.     I’m not sure if you’re familiar with…

The past five days have encompassed a 64-hour work week for us at urbaneer.com as we’ve endeavored to successfully ride the crest of the Spring market in a calm, albeit frenetic, state. It’s been intense but we’re not complaining! Having personally spent the previous week exploring the colonial city of…

Despite all the amusing trickery that accompanies April Fools Day today, here is one ‘Smart’ driver. Today I saw a number of cars race up to this vacant spot on my street only to be disappointed that it was too small for their car. But this driver found the perfect…

I just can’t get enough of Troy Seidman’s delicacies at Caviar20.com.     The other day I was perusing Troy’s website and the perfect pair of bureau chairs popped off the page and into my living room. I love the 1940s vibe with their curved lines, the patina of the worn leather, and…