Recent Posts in ‘Toronto Lifestyle’

Si Espresso Bar & An Offer I Could Refuse

Last week I went to one of my favorite local coffee shops, Si Espresso Bar on Broadview at Danforth. My friend and owner Egidio (“Edge” for short) served me up one of his authentic Italian espresso shots to kick start my day as the warm morning sun shone through the large front windows and the

Four Years. Go.

This past weekend the Mortgage Broker (Arnold Molder) took his son (Christopher Molder) to Boston to attend The Global Sufficiency Summit. It was truly an eye opening and unforgettable experience which I will be blogging and talking more about over the coming weeks and months. There is so much that we would like to share

Adding Art to Your Toronto Condo

Having purchased a Toronto condo, all of sudden I have become keenly aware of interior design, textiles,  furniture and all the elements that enhance your living space. It can be an intimidating world for a simple guy whose interior design experience includes hanging posters of various sports heros, fast cars and swimsuit models during my

Dough Bakery at 173 Danforth

Its not always about boring interest rates and mortgage stuff! Meet my neighbours downstairs. Dough Bakery opened autumn 2009 and ever since then the smell of freshly baked bread has filled my office driving me crazy when I’m hungry. Co-owner Benita talks about the concept, the menu and their amazing refurbished authentic espresso machine.

Barcelona Chair

My reticular activator for condo furniture has been working overtime because I am currently decorating my condo in Toronto. I was recently introduced to The Barcelona Chair, a chair that was designed over 80 years ago! But get those thoughts of your grandmas floral upholstered sofa out of your head, this chair is considered to