When one thinks of the name “Dirty Donny”, a soft-spoken creative soul is hardly the phrase which comes to mind. However, this is exactly what Ottawa-born and San Francisco-based artist Donny Gillies embodies. Real Style spoke to Gillies about transforming a childhood love of drawing into a successful career, his favourite creative influences and more.
While sumptuous fabrics like velvet and leather certainly make a grand appearance during winter, lucite is a versatile and understated approach to decorating. As you perfect your home décor for the change in seasons, here are a few easy ways to adorn your space with lucite accents.
This year, there are a number of new and exciting holiday cookbooks out that will walk you through every step of Christmas meal preparations. From books by esteemed chefs to food bloggers, here are some of the season’s most festive culinary reads.
This holiday season, consider gifting your loved ones a well-selected item for their home. Whether you’re shopping for a fashion lover or an art connoisseur, there is a home décor gift that is sure to suit everyone on your list. From champagne flutes to coffee table books, here is our gift guide for home décor for Christmas 2016.
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many of us want nothing more than to curl up by the fire with a cup of tea and a new book. Lucky for us, there are a number of exciting new novels that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. We’ve rounded up the most promising Christmas themed releases to enjoy this holiday season.
We’ve rounded up our favourite festive storefronts across the country that just might help to make the dreaded Christmas shopping that much more enjoyable.
Whether you want to take a day trip from the city or make it a full weekend getaway, Niagara Falls is the perfect place to revel in all that the season has to offer. Here are our top picks on what to do in Niagara Falls this winter.
Photo: kindredcreativestudio on Instagram With Christmas on the horizon, it’s impossible not to feel the warm and festive nature of the season. If you’re entertaining at
This season, there are a number of exciting performances and activities in Toronto that are sure to get even the Scrooges and Grinches among us into the holiday spirit. Here are our top picks of Christmas inspired events taking place in the city.
When it comes to Canadian seafood, Halifax is indisputably the capital of all things lobster, haddock, and chowder. We’ve rounded up a few seafood restaurants in this major Maritime city, each of which puts its own unique spin on fresh, flavourful fruit de mer.
As the weather turns frigid and we seek comfort in the great indoors, there’s nothing quite like plush accents to keep you cozy inside. We’ve compiled a few decorative ways to bring gorgeous fur into your home this winter.
From solo performances by acclaimed vocalists to grand productions by orchestras and choirs, there’s something for every music lover looking to get into the holiday spirit. Here is our roundup of the top Christmas concerts hitting Canadian stages this season.
Though the capital city of Prince Edward Island is known for its harsh winters, these colder months are still an excellent time to take in all that Charlottetown has to offer. If you’re exploring this majestic Canadian city this holiday season, take these suggestions into account for the ultimate adventure.
Although the idea of sunny yellow may instantly bring the idea of summertime sunshine to mind, this invigorating hue can instantly refresh your home for the colder months of the year. This Fall/Winter 2016, inject your humble abode with pops of canary and buttery hues.
With December 25th slowly approaching, ‘tis (almost) the season to start working on your way down your Christmas shopping list. This winter, why not make the process more enjoyable by hunting for gifts at one of Canada’s many outdoor markets?
When one thinks of the name “Dirty Donny”, a soft-spoken creative soul is hardly the phrase which comes to mind. However, this is exactly what Ottawa-born and San Francisco-based artist Donny Gillies embodies. Real Style spoke to Gillies about transforming a childhood love of drawing into a successful career, his favourite creative influences and more.
While sumptuous fabrics like velvet and leather certainly make a grand appearance during winter, lucite is a versatile and understated approach to decorating. As you perfect your home décor for the change in seasons, here are a few easy ways to adorn your space with lucite accents.
This year, there are a number of new and exciting holiday cookbooks out that will walk you through every step of Christmas meal preparations. From books by esteemed chefs to food bloggers, here are some of the season’s most festive culinary reads.
This holiday season, consider gifting your loved ones a well-selected item for their home. Whether you’re shopping for a fashion lover or an art connoisseur, there is a home décor gift that is sure to suit everyone on your list. From champagne flutes to coffee table books, here is our gift guide for home décor for Christmas 2016.
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many of us want nothing more than to curl up by the fire with a cup of tea and a new book. Lucky for us, there are a number of exciting new novels that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. We’ve rounded up the most promising Christmas themed releases to enjoy this holiday season.
We’ve rounded up our favourite festive storefronts across the country that just might help to make the dreaded Christmas shopping that much more enjoyable.
Whether you want to take a day trip from the city or make it a full weekend getaway, Niagara Falls is the perfect place to revel in all that the season has to offer. Here are our top picks on what to do in Niagara Falls this winter.
Photo: kindredcreativestudio on Instagram With Christmas on the horizon, it’s impossible not to feel the warm and festive nature of the season. If you’re entertaining at
This season, there are a number of exciting performances and activities in Toronto that are sure to get even the Scrooges and Grinches among us into the holiday spirit. Here are our top picks of Christmas inspired events taking place in the city.
When it comes to Canadian seafood, Halifax is indisputably the capital of all things lobster, haddock, and chowder. We’ve rounded up a few seafood restaurants in this major Maritime city, each of which puts its own unique spin on fresh, flavourful fruit de mer.
As the weather turns frigid and we seek comfort in the great indoors, there’s nothing quite like plush accents to keep you cozy inside. We’ve compiled a few decorative ways to bring gorgeous fur into your home this winter.
From solo performances by acclaimed vocalists to grand productions by orchestras and choirs, there’s something for every music lover looking to get into the holiday spirit. Here is our roundup of the top Christmas concerts hitting Canadian stages this season.
Though the capital city of Prince Edward Island is known for its harsh winters, these colder months are still an excellent time to take in all that Charlottetown has to offer. If you’re exploring this majestic Canadian city this holiday season, take these suggestions into account for the ultimate adventure.
Although the idea of sunny yellow may instantly bring the idea of summertime sunshine to mind, this invigorating hue can instantly refresh your home for the colder months of the year. This Fall/Winter 2016, inject your humble abode with pops of canary and buttery hues.
With December 25th slowly approaching, ‘tis (almost) the season to start working on your way down your Christmas shopping list. This winter, why not make the process more enjoyable by hunting for gifts at one of Canada’s many outdoor markets?
