As the lovely Audrey Hepburn once said, “Paris is always a good idea.” We couldn’t agree more — especially when it comes to Hôtel Dress Code, a gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart of the fashion district. Every inch of this hotel is “Instagram-worthy” with gorgeous plant walls, mid-century design and luxe details. Each room …
How Toronto Raptor Serge Ibaka survived poverty in Congo and rose to NBA stardom. photography Geoff Fitzgerald City Life enjoyed an exciting evening when we visited the swanky hotel and residence One King West to meet one of the city’s most celebrated athletes, Serge Ibaka of the Toronto Raptors, for an exclusive. We set up …
Natalie Dusome has revolutionized the handbag, presenting trendy, affordable options for today’s modern woman. Interview By Michelle Zerillo-Sosa Natalie Dusome is the owner and founder of Poppy & Peonies, a Canadian handbag line that has exploded in popularity since its launch in 2016. The well-loved collection of handbags has seen unparalleled success for good reason: …
Acro Buddhas Miranda Cobbett and Ryan Scott have increased their love and passion for each other through the meditative practice of acro yoga. Love at first sight is typically reserved for Hollywood rom-coms and fantastical depictions of romance, but what about love at first pose? This is true for the dynamic duo behind the popular …
Hawthorne Food & Drink is giving the underprivileged an opportunity to find gainful employment and give back to the community. When SARS hit in 2003, it had a catastrophic effect on Toronto’s hospitality workforce. Thousands of people were laid off, and hotel occupancy rates dropped from 80 per cent all the way to 20 per …
Skateboards and art have never looked so good together. About 12 years ago, Marc Ullrich and Stefanie Harig pooled their enthusiasm for art photography into creating the Berlin-based, now worldwide, art gallery known as LUMAS. With a gallery in Toronto’s historic Yorkville neighbourhood, LUMAS has excelled at creating venues where art can be more economical …
Many choose to travel to Europe for the historical value of the ancient cities, however, this change of venue will open the gates to something great that even a seasoned traveller can learn something from. South Africa during apartheid was a difficult place to live, especially if you were a person of colour. Nelson Mandela, …
With the chilly Toronto weather still in play, we are looking to escape to warmer tides. The perfect paradise is La Granja Ibiza, a retreat like none other in the Mediterranean. Set in Ibiza’s pastoral inlands and run in collaboration with Friends of a Farmer — an international association devoted to the cultivation of art, …
Successful cardiac surgeries now save children’s lives, but one doctor has set her sights on more than just survival. Dr. Barbara Cifra is heading the Exercise Medicine program at SickKids, and the goal is to allow children with heart disease to lead a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise — so they can thrive well into …
Bob Proctor has worked in the area of mind potential for nearly 50 years. He has penned numerous bestselling books and has transformed the lives of millions through his writing, seminars, courses and personal coaching. City Life had the pleasure of speaking to Proctor about how to redefine your life and make the best of …