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Friday, July 31, 2015

Explore Toronto: Living On The Edge at the CN Tower!

CN Tower Edge Walk Experience Review

I love exploring and seeing Toronto in a different light. Whether it's vising unique hidden gems in the city, like a new public art installation, or getting acquainted with a beautiful old park or neighbourhood, I'm always surprised at how much Toronto has to offer.

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That's why when a friend invited me to join him on the CN Tower Edge Walk, I jumped at the chance to get the best view of the city.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Happening Weekend: Food & Music!

Toronto Events Listing For August Long Weekend 2015

It's going to another hot weekend, so if you are not lucky enough to own cottage (or know someone who does), there are plenty of music and food events to keep you occupied this long weekend.

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Here are my top picks for events this weekend!:

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Exhibit: Bon Voyage MOCCA!

MOCCA's Final West Queen West Exhibition - Dean Baldwin: Q.W.Y.C. Review

The Museum of Canadian Contemporary Art (MOCCA) is moving away from its current home, where it has been a staple in the artsy West Queen West neighbourhood since 2005. To pay tribute to this amazing museum and send it off in style, MOCCA's final West Queen West exhibition, Dean Baldwin: Q.W.Y.C, is a two month party and anyone can join!

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Q.W.Y.C. stands for Queen West Yacht club, a fictitious social club that will host several performances and events through the duration of the exhibit.

Monday, July 27, 2015

Explore Toronto: Coupland and The City!

Several Toronto Public Art Installations by Douglas Coupland Review

Now that is had been a few months since the ending of the Douglas Coupland invasion of Toronto with two major exhibitions at MOCCA and the ROM, you might be going through Coupland withdrawal. Don't fret, I've got you covered!

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There are so many amazing pubic art installations in Toronto, especially downtown. A while back I had the opportunity to join a walking art tour organized by MOCCA, and tour a small part of Toronto and learn about some of Douglas Coupland's amazing art displayed for all to see!

Friday, July 24, 2015

Happening Weekend: Beer, Art & Music!

Toronto Events Listing for July 24 - July 26, 2015

This weekend marks the end of several amazing events happening in Toronto, but don't worry, you still have until Sunday to enjoy them.

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Here are my top picks for events and happenings in Toronto this weekend!:

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

My Style: Summer Eclectic Love!

424 Fifth Birdcage Skirt & Express Graphic T-Shirt Outfit

I love mixing up styles to create a unique and eclectic outfit. And the summertime is the perfect time to bring out the dressy skirts and pair them with a fun graphic tee.

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I fell in love with This 424 birdcage skirt when it first arrived in Hudson's Bay stores back in February when I featured it in my Valentine's Day Inspiration Fashion post. And I finally bought it for 70% off the original price at the amazing clearance sale happening at The Bay right now!

Friday, July 17, 2015

Happening Weekend: Art, Culture & Beer!

Toronto Events Listing for July 17 - 19, 2015

One of the many reasons I love Toronto are the endless variety of amazing things to do in this city, especially on the weekends. And this weekend is no exception. From free concerts to PANamania, there are so many events happening across this fabulous city.

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Here are my top picks for amazing events and happenings to do this weekend!:

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Exhibit: Pride Aplenty at Gladstone Hotel!

That's So Gay & 10X10 Photography Project Exhibition Reviews

For the past several years, the Gladstone Hotel plays host to two LGBTQ centered art exhibits that run throughout the summer months and the Toronto Pride celebrations.

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That's So Gay: Fall To Pieces and the 10X10 Photography Project are the two exhibitions and I visited both a few weeks ago.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Happening Weekend: It's PANdemonium!

Toronto Events Listing for July 10 - 12, 2015

Another weekend is upon us and this one is an action packed one that is the beginning of several weeks of amazing events happening across Toronto. The Pan Am games start today on Friday with nearly 7000 athletes converging on the city from across the Americas and the Caribbean. The Province of Ontario, Toronto, and other corporations have some amazing events and activities for everyone to enjoy! And if you want to avoid all the PANdemonium (yes I went there), there's plenty of other taking place across the city.

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Here are my top picks for things to do in Toronto this weekend (and hopefully I'll see you there)!:

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

Event: Me With You Toronto Fringe Show Giveaway!

Me With You at The Toronto Fringe Festival Ticket Giveaway

Are you free Thursday night? Do you love supporting Canadian artists and great causes like The CAMH Foundation? My talented friends at Loose Leaf Theatre have offered up a pair of tickets to their next Toronto Fringe Festival production of Me With You tomorrow night (Thursday) for one of my lucky readers!

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The Toronto Fringe Festival is in full swing and there are some amazing shows staring some fabulous talent including Loose Leaf Theatre's debut play Me With You! There have been some amazing buzz about this awesome play that stars Myrthin Stagg and Oliver Georgiou accompanied by Elliott Loran playing music live on stage.

Monday, July 06, 2015

P.s!: Some Sun & Fun!

June Blog Roundup & July Preview

It's already a few days into July, so this post is a little late. It's just been such a busy few weeks! July has started off with a bang thanks to Canada Day on July 1st and the start of The Toronto Fringe Festival! I have been working with Loose Leaf Theatre Company who debuts their amazing play Me With You at Fringe, and I'm so excited to be apart of such an amazing show. If you haven't seen it, there are still four shows left. And if you haven't been to Fringe before, you should definitely check it out!


Some of my favourite moment s from June, has to be working and preparing for The Toronto Fringe Festival. I also found my new favourite fashion accessories store in Cabbagetown called Pipler Accessories. And I went to some amazing art exhibits featuring some amazing Canadian talent. And I finally got to relax a little and enjoy some quality time with friends and family.

Friday, July 03, 2015

Happening Weekend: Salsa, Food & Fringe!

Toronto Events Listing for July 3 - 5, 2015

Happy Belated Canada Day! It may not feel like it (at least for me), but it's another weekend in Toronto. For those who had a day or two or more off this week, the weekend came quick and it's full of great events to keep the Canada Day celebration spirit going. And for those that didn't get a chance to enjoy Canada Day, it's the perfect time to celebrate our Nation's birthday (belatedly) and of course summer!

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Here are my top picks for fun and fabulous things to do in Toronto!