The 2nd annual Women, Wine, Golf and Dine charity golf was held at the Caledon Country Club in September. Organized by Linda Ford, more than 80 golfers participated in the event, with $7,000 raised in support of Honeychurch, women’s shelter in Brampton, and the Terra Cotta Community Centre in Caledon. www.facebook.com/events/195287607673108
Couture, accessories and delicious chocolate — the theme this holiday season is Treat Yourself. HomeSense 1. Centrepiece: Cynthia Rowley decorative lollipops 4. Trip to Paris: Scented Eiffel Tower sachet 5. Plushy in Plaid: Fashionable mouse plushy 7. Shoot for the Stars: Marble stars 8. Getting A-Head: Bust of a woman’s head 12. Mouthwatering Marvels: Sumptuous …
The recurring theme running through all of Landen Wakil’s films is the classic underdog story. His characters are often displaced and have had difficult childhoods. This motif continues in Some Place Better Than Here. Some Place Better Than Here was initially imagined as a screenplay named Thunder Road, inspired by Bruce Springsteen lyrics. Unable to …
On Oct. 14, the Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity held its 16th Annual Oak Leaf Gala. Co-Chairs Andrew and Alexandria Iacobelli chose this year’s Brazil theme to capture and celebrate the Brazilian people’s Alegria de la Vida (Joy of Life). This year’s event raised over $100,000 that will be put towards the charity’s vital services. Villa …
When Angela Martino was 15, a hormone imbalance caused what she describes as “an excessive amount of hair on my face,” which led to embarrassment and low self-esteem. But Martino found a solution that helped her through it. “I started electrolysis treatments, which raised my self-confidence and put me on a journey to help others …
Happiness is the end-all be-all goal for many people. Ironically though, when we go on the never-ending quest to find it, we overlook the existing happiness sitting right in front of us. What’s worse, the obstacles to our own happiness are often self-imposed, yet we become frustrated and depressed when that happiness doesn’t magically appear. …
Avoid the winter cold; curate your home with the coolest in furniture and celebratory treats to keep you comfortable. 1. Zealous Zilli Zilli Home’s sleek black chest with gold trim is the perfect accent to any room www.zillihome.com 2. One Urban Developments Inc. One Urban’s new Oakville project is sophisticated and modern www.instagram.com/oneurban.ca 3. Bicycle …
The newly launched “A Better Ending” campaign releases naming opportunities for capital donors. Coming off the success of October’s sold-out Giving Thanks Gala, marking the launch of the hospice’s “A Better Ending” campaign, Hospice Vaughan steadily inches closer to its $10-million goal to build Vaughan’s first Centre of Excellence for Hospice and Palliative Care. With …
Give the gift of warmth this holiday season and shop luxurious blankets, ultra-cosy quilt sets and throws. David’s Fine Linens offers supreme luxury and comfort with an extensive selection of winter must-haves that make for the perfect holiday gift or indulgence. Consider swapping your summer bedding for an ultra-warm duvet. The gorgeous collection of down …
The St. Margaret Mary Church celebrated its 60th anniversary at the Montecassino Place in October. More than 500 guests enjoyed a gala evening of great food, music and entertainment. Many of the guests won great door and raffle prizes and items from the live auction, including a 500 pop hatchback Fiat, a black super 300 …