a prairie girl who collects passport stamps.
Toronto, oh how I love you. Canada's largest city holds a very special place in my heart for its diversity and inclusivity, its creative community and love for food and drink. It's one of the greatest food cities I've ever been to, a true testament to its multiculturalism. While all these spots are 100% photogenic, [...]
If you've ever met my friend, Navroz, you'll know she has impeccable style. Everything she wears is so perfectly put together that it immediately makes me question my outfit. On top of that, she is one of the most wonderful people I know. She's warm and generous, and this Saturday, October 24th, she's hosting a Vintage Sweater Sale [...]
There's no way I could leave Toronto without compiling a guide featuring all the spots nearest and dearest to my heart. This list has been in the works for the past three years, even before I moved into my downtown apartment. So, without further ado, here's the city guide I've most enjoyed writing! Toronto is [...]
From the moment I stepped off the subway at Osgoode Station, leisurely rolling my suitcase across the streetcar tracks, I knew I'd love living in Toronto. It was a place I had visited as a child, and then again in my late adolescent years. When I graduated university, I applied to every editorial internship I [...]
Sitting down with Navroz Lalani prior to meeting Jeff Spec, her infatuation with him is evident. "Truth be told, I used to stop in for a coffee mostly so I could see what Jeff was wearing. I would stare at him and listen to the amazing tunes he had selected while sipping a delicious latte." According to Navroz, the only [...]
After spending four years perfecting her barista skills at Crafted on Ossington, Tenille Clarke decided to venture out on her own. Tucana Coffee is still in its infancy, having only opened its doors to the ever-appreciative Dundas West crowd a mere three weeks ago. When I stop by on Mother's Day, business is steady, drawing in locals, families, and cool [...]
"What?! You're writing a blog post about your favourite coffee shops? That's so unlike you...I thought you loved tea," my friend Jake sarcastically quipped. Hardy har har. If you know me at all, you know I love caffeine. My barista/coffee shop owner cousin convinced me to boycott Starbucks when I was 15 (not that I [...]
Hey friends! I'm sorry for the silence on my end, full-time work and (part-time) networking/blogging have taken up a large chunk of my time. Rest assured, there are lots of exciting posts and projects in the works! I had the opportunity to attend Press Days hosted by Lotus Leaf Communications on Wednesday. It was my first time visiting Lotus [...]
Living in Toronto and learning the intricacies of its urban layout has been thrilling for both Nick and I. He found his calling in the transit sector, increasing his already heightened interest in geography, design, and planning. I've always been fascinated by urban geography, and even enrolled in a Cities and Urbanism course at university. Comprehending the issues [...]
It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through November. My cracked lips and all-encompassing knit turtleneck are constant reminders of the rapidly declining temperatures here in Canada. And it's only one month until my 26th birthday. Does this mean my quarter-life crisis needs to end now? While I ponder that ever-present question, here are a few of my [...]
