Ask 10 people what “Bauhaus” means and you’ll get 10 different definitions. “It’s all about streamlined, modern architecture, isn’t it?” “It’s those funky chairs in the office.” “Well-designed and well-priced?” » Read More
Articles by Ariane Colenbrander
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April 30, 2019
We’ve just received a beautiful bottle of Kenzo’s FLOWERBYKENZO Eau de Vie, newly-designed both inside and out and just in time for spring and summer outings. Poppies declare a love » Read More
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April 26, 2019
L’Occitane is one of our favourite brands to work with. Their scent collections, beauty and bath products are of consistently high quality with classy packaging to match the season. As » Read More
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April 24, 2019
If you’ve ever come across Voluspa candles while shopping or at the spa, you’ll instantly recognize their colourful, uniquely-designed containers, from rounded, decorative tins to faceted glass jars. Founders Traci » Read More
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April 22, 2019
I’ve been to Seattle numerous times, however I had yet to explore Georgetown, a compact, revamped former industrial part of the city about five miles south of downtown (a 15-minute » Read More
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April 18, 2019
At the corner of 8th and Howell, the super-modern new Hyatt Regency Seattle opened its doors in December 2018. A convention-focused luxury business hotel, the 1,260-room Hyatt is now the » Read More
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April 16, 2019
For as long as humans have gazed at the sky, the Moon has played a central role in mythology, religion and curiosity. [Taken on my visit to Moscow’s Cosmonaut Museum] » Read More
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April 10, 2019
About two hours north of Santa Barbara is San Luis Obispo (aka SLO), a small city along California’s Central coast (with stunning, green rolling hills and blooming wildflowers following the » Read More
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April 9, 2019
Charming comedy Bed & Breakfast is the Arts Club Theatre’s next offering this season. The play follows a gay couple in their 30’s living in Toronto. When Brett (Mark Crawford) » Read More
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April 8, 2019
Looking for a laid-back, intimate retreat in the heart of Santa Barbara, close to State Street and the historic Presidio District? Luxury boutique Spanish Garden Inn offers 23 deluxe rooms » Read More
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April 5, 2019
Santa Barbara has often been called The American Riviera, and for good reason: the small, laid-back city is a dream for those wishing days filled with sunshine, walks along the » Read More
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April 3, 2019
Following a nearly six-hour, at times stunning drive through rolling hills and along the coast from Oakhurst, I was happy to arrive at the cozy and casual Brisas del Mar, » Read More
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March 29, 2019
While Yosemite National Park is the obvious draw, I recently discovered two areas while exploring Madera County: Bass Lake and Oakhurst. An easy base for exploring, Oakhurst lies in the » Read More
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March 28, 2019
Charming Relais & Châteaux property Château du Sureau (Elderberry Castle) has the distinct advantage of being located just 20 minutes from Yosemite National Park’s South gate. Built in the grand » Read More
