Blog by Beebe Cline, PREC*
September 15th, 2009
September 15, 2009
Deep Cove Abode
Being surrounded by the lush North Shore landscape is amazing; living in Deep Cove luxury is divine.
The final release of The Signature Estates at Raven Woods in the Deep Cove-Seymour area is not to be missed. These spacious three and four bedroom charmers (2287 to 3300 sq.ft., see the floorplan here) offer 9' ceilings, generous patios, double c ...
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September 15th, 2009
SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2009
The Velvet Underground
With so many beautiful things in stores, we're starting to feel like Confessions of a Shopaholic is autobiographical.
So we're taking some of our fall shopping underground, or online rather, to the Velvet Room Boutique's new online showroom.
Stocked with the strictly Canadian-made clothing and accessories it's known to carry—from ...
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September 14th, 2009
SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2009
Grey Reigns
Earl Grey, Grey's Anatomy, Grey Gardens, Grey Goose—just a few of our favourite grey things.
Now add to the list a golden tube of Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils in sublime grey. With the subtlest hint of sparkle to catch the light, the new deep slate shade was created to coincide with the charcoal revival happening in fashion right now. ...
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September 12th, 2009
SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2009
Kid Grids
So your kid grows up to be the next Damien Hirst. You'll want to be able to point to the evidence that was there all along.
While you may be honing little Lilly's art portfolio and photo-documenting young Allistair's every quirk, you'll never have the time to put it all together in an interesting way.
Enter visual artist Scott Morgan, whose new Kid Grids a ...
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September 11th, 2009
SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2009
Curious George
George Ultra Lounge bartender Shaun Layton, fresh off his first place win at London, England’s National Bombay Sapphire Cocktail Competition, mixed us his winning elixir, the London Vine.
We suggest ordering two, one for you and the other for Bradley Cooper (He’s Just Not that Into You) whom we spotted there last Friday, incognito in a ball cap, fatigu ...
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September 11th, 2009
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September 10th, 2009
SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2009
Mad about Milan
We spent a weekend in Europe’s “other" fashion capital living la dolce vita.
stayThe AC chain of hotels is to southern Europe what The Standard is to the U.S.—modern design at retro prices. From the transparent bathroom sink countertops crafted from a solitary piece of glass to the stylish cocktail lounge downstairs, its Milan outpost is fit for a Don ...
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September 9th, 2009
September 9, 2009
Richmond Retreat
While the world has finally caught on to the joy of staycations, British Columbians have always loved to explore their big backyard.
Richmond is B.C.’s most eclectic destination, with more than 25 top hotels (with sweet prices), a chill multicultural vibe, endless foodie options (hello, dim sum), lively street fests and a Pacific Rim-inspired sh ...
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September 9th, 2009
SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2009
Lou for You
We love French designer Vanessa Bruno; we love French actress Lou Doillon (daughter of Jane Birkin, half-sister of Charlotte Gainsbourg).
So we doubly love this cinematic fashion collaboration between the two, launching today on www.vanessabruno.com.
Talk about Gallic gorgeous.
Happy fall everyone!
Vanessa Bruno available at Misch, 2960 Granville St., ...