Colour Class at Farrow and Ball

The other week I was invited to Farrow and Ball’s showroom on Yonge street to take part in a colour therapy class. I actually hadn’t even been into the showroom since they moved a couple blocks north from their original spot (which was dangerously close to Black Camel), so it was a perfect excuse to go visit and see the new colours and new space.

And did I mention already that this wasn’t your typical kumbaya kind of colour therapy class? It was led by the Toronto-born and NYC-based fashion designer Tanya Taylor, whose work is celebrated for her bold use of colour, whimsical prints and playful feminine flair (and her accommodating approach to plus sizes to boot!)*…Read More

Flower Arranging 101

I had the pleasure of attending a flower arranging workshop at William Ashley’s new flagship on bloor the other weekend with my sister Ariel and am happy to share some tips with you so you can make the same insta-worthy bouquets at home.

I have been making my own arrangements for years for photo shoots and my own entertainments at home but confess that 99% of the time I stick to groupings of single types of blooms in one vase. I still love this look, but it was nice to be pushed out of my comfort zone and learn from an actual pro how to make a professional-looking multi bloom arrangement. Alice from Alice’s Table (of Shark Tank fame) did a great job walking us through the basic steps and it was a treat to be able to use the beautiful Kastehelmi vase from Finnish brand IItala.

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