15 Mar 2021

The sibling duo behind Farmhouse Facelift

Siblings Carolyn Wilbrink and Billy Pearson are making their HGTV Canada debut by putting a modern twist on antiquing and the art of restoring farmhouses. Growing up, siblings Carolyn Wilbrink and Billy Pearson were known to “borrow” their father’s tools...
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15 Mar 2021

Oh so Sweet: A Bite of Pure Joy

Can a treat bring someone a moment of happiness, even now? Yes! At Oh So Sweet, professional pastry chefs bake up irresistible cupcakes, brownies, pastries, cakes and even doughnuts from scratch using nut-free ingredients. It’s not easy doing business these...
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15 Mar 2021

29 Eleven: The Exclusive Home For Casual Italian Style

York Region’s new home for the finest in Italian men’s and women’s fashions. If some of us are using this life pause to make some self-improvements, many are taking a look at revising their wardrobes for that glorious time when...
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11 Mar 2021

Head vs. Heart – Why listening to your feelings and thoughts are your greatest advantage

“One of the biggest misconceptions people have is that logic and emotions are enemies, but the reality is that they are two sides of the same coin,” explains Dr. Ilona Jerabek, president of PsychTests. Emotions are often viewed as irrational, distracting...
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10 Mar 2021

Honouring Heritage Through Design

How Batay-Csorba Architects seamlessly infused a client’s Italian heritage into their home. A way of honouring one’s heritage is celebrating through food, music, and the traditions that surround it. Another, less obvious way, is by paying homage through its architecture. ...
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02 Mar 2021

A Story for the Books: The Italian Bookseller and his Bicycle

Mattia Garavaglia brought his love for books into the homes of his community by turning a crisis into an opportunity. Having always been a bookworm from an early age, Mattia Garavaglia always dreamt of starting his own bookshop. At age...
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