Favourite Things

Save the Oceans campaign
Director of the Avatar series, James Cameron, and Disney have commissioned these magnificent underwater photos to raise money for the Nature Conservatory featuring Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet. To donate visit https://www.christyleerogers.com/avatar

Drawing on the Old Masters
Using a traditional oil paints to foster a deeper connection, artist Rachel Altschuler, elevates birds to a new level of portraiture which is typically reserved for humans.
rachelaltschuler.com

 

Toit and Flugskeio
Most horses know walking, trotting, cantering and gallop. Uniquely, the high-spirited, domestic bread Icelandic has two extra gaits. Toit is a four-beat lateral. Flugskeio or flying pace also referred to as best in breed, or 5th gear, by the locals boasts racing speeds of up to 30mph.

Childhood dreams
Story-teller and book writer, Pham Quang Phuc is a Vietnamese illustrator and art-editor who hopes youngsters will use their imaginations and gain their own interests from reading his beautiful children’s books.
Pham Quang Phuc c/o @illo.agency

Miffy in crystal  
Loved by adults and children alike, Baccarat delightfully presents their exclusive version of Miffy, Dick Bruna’s literary rabbit heroine.
baccarat.com

 

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The Meandering Epicurist

Subtext Coffee Roasters Coffee has come a long way from 17c European coffee houses where a hefty jolt of caffeine was all that mattered. It tasted pretty bad apparently. Some, unkindly, liken it to today’s Starbucks dark roast. Hardly surprising

Al Fresco luncheon

There’s something so special about gathering under the sun with good friends and great food. We recently attended an al fresco luncheon at Kamalame Cay, an intimate and exclusive resort in Bahamas where they kept things relaxed but elegant—just the

Favourite Things

Automobili Italiane From Concorso Roma—a grand 3 day gathering of the rarest and most significant historic Italian cars hosted by Anatara Palazzo Naia di Rome Hotel.Photo: Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel The power of colour Full of vibrant contrasts these

Forty-winks in style

Making the best of its enviable reputation, the Drake Devonshire in Prince Edward County seems as popular as ever during my recent visit. Expanding this year to add more rooms, the retro chic property in Wellington remains one of those

Setting the Scene: The power of the tablescape

For Sebastien and Sheila Centner, a thoughtfully designed table is the heartbeat of any gathering. A great tablescape doesn’t just look beautiful—it sets the tone, sparks conversation, and makes guests feel like they’re part of something special. In their entertaining

Fall flavours in your glass

Several of this month’s selections are available exclusively from top-notch Ontario wineries. You can order these wines from the websites noted or by calling the wineries. They’ll ship directly to your doorstep. This is an important way you can support