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Discovering Boutique Lodging of the Future at The Annex Hotel in Toronto

February 28, 2020

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In a world where younger generations are prioritizing travel over owning a home, yet the cost of living and traveling is becoming increasingly expensive, newer hotels are continually looking for ways to provide affordable accommodations that are still equal parts welcoming and Instagram-worthy. The "aparthotel" (or apartment-hotel hybrid) lodging format gained popularity towards the end of the 2010s. The concept is just as it sounds. Rather than being greeted by an opulent exterior and front des[...]

Travel

Ringing in the Decade with a Healthcentric Retreat at Hotel X in Toronto

February 7, 2020

As cliche as it may sound, the ringing in of a New Year is the perfect time to refocus your mind and body and to adopt healthier habits. Especially after the hectic holiday season, it helps to decompress both mentally and physically while setting some achievable goals for yourself. In 2020 and beyond, I personally am looking forward to continued travel and trying new things. My first trip of this decade was a relaxing weekend getaway at Hotel X Toronto, an exciting and extravagant hotel where I[...]

Lifestyle Travel

Turning 35: Celebrating in Style at Hotel X Toronto!

September 16, 2018

To celebrate reaching the next milestone of my life, I wanted to treat myself to a blissful indulgence and Hotel X Toronto delivered on the promise. Needless to say that the celebration was a huge success and I received tons of compliments for pulling off a perfectly planned evening. I have been to my fair share of parties and I made some extra effort to ensure that this one went without a glitch. To be honest, having an opulently stylish and cozy environment does help the cause - thanks Hotel X[...]

Food & Drink

Winterlicious 2018: Inventive Canadian Cuisine at Canoe Restaurant

February 3, 2018

On a cold winter day, my friend and I were excited to warm up to Canadian cuisine at Canoe. The restaurant sits above the TD Centre on the 54th floor and offers unparalleled views of our beloved Toronto. My friend and I were both excited to try out the Winterlicious menu at a restaurant that has received many accolades for its inventive Canadian menu. I admire that Canoe builds close relationships with suppliers and farmers across our country to acquire premium ingredients. With a history that[...]

Fashion & Style Lifestyle

Dermalogica Chalet: A Place to Beat the Winter Blues

January 18, 2018

The Dermalogica Chalet has popped up on Queen Street West and you only have until Sunday, January 21, 2018 to visit. An average storefront on Queen Street west has been transformed into a haven for skincare enthusiasts. This modern take on a ski chalet is well appointed with everything you would need for your skin to beat the winter blues. The Dermalogica Chalet is a great way to escape the cold and take time to learn how to manage your skin during this rough brutal weather. The doors to[...]

Travel

Staycation: OMNI King Edward Hotel Toronto

January 14, 2018

I recently had the pleasure of shooting the Just Sultan Holiday Gift Guide at the Omni King Edward Hotel. The hotel graciously offered me a mini staycation as it was going to be a very long day. It ended up taking my team 12 hours of shooting time alone. Luckily, I had a beautiful suite to myself at the end of the day. Built in 1903, the Omni King Edward is Toronto’s very first luxury hotel. It has long been the first choice of Toronto’s elite, as well as political figures and busines[...]

Fashion & Style

Marbling 101 with Toronto brand Spare Label

November 8, 2017

I initially met Sabine Spare, the designer behind the Toronto based brand Spare Label, during Made Inland 2017. Her design aesthetic resonated with me and I was obsessed with her technique almost immediately. Her entire line consists of marbled designs. Marbling is a century old technique of treating fabric with dyes. It originated in Japan and was later adopted by Asia, Turkey, and the Middle East. The end result is a surface design that resembles patterns found in stone such as marble.[...]