Recently the residents of Toronto Island generously opened their homes for us lucky visitors to tour, in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, organized by Grannies in Spirit.
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Summer Linens
Happy summer! One way I celebrate the new season in my home is to change all my linens to the beautiful ones my mother lovingly hand-stitched. They are light, whimsical, and the perfect expression of summer.
Our Mother’s Garden
Take a peek at our mother’s garden! Her flowers are clearly the most lush on the street, perhaps in the neighbourhood! Hyacinths are by far my favourite spring flower, so colourful and fragrant. I wasn’t so sure about these parrot tulips at first, but they are striking once they are fully opened!
Toronto Eats: Early Dinner at Fat Pasha
Fat Pasha is a newly opened restaurant on a quiet corner in the Annex. I passed by it on a few weekday evenings and was surprised that it was packed each time. After looking closer at their funky graphic menu, I was convinced to try out the neighbourhood’s newest Israeli establishment. The beautiful wall mural […]
Toronto Eats: Lunch at Salsas
Nestled in Kensington Market, Salsas is not an upscale restaurant. There’s a TV in the corner, sparse decorations, and the food is served in plastic baskets with a sheet of waxed paper to minimize cleanup. This minimal atmosphere however, means that all focus is put on the quality of the food– just the way it should be. Donatello […]