Canada’s First St. Regis Debuts in Toronto
By Elise Dostal The prestigious St. Regis brand joins the handful of elite five-star hotels in downtown Toronto, moving into the former Trump Hotel. Rising 65 storeys above the Financial District, the St. Regis Toronto promises to raise the bar for the modern hotel guest…
The Meandering Epicurist
By Keith Edwards Seedlip It’s not often that we come across a true alchemist, but Ben Branson is clearly one. He’s not only the founder of Seedlip, but also the owner of an original 1651 edition of John French’s The Art of Distillation. Despite the…
Unscripted Chill Meets Albino Squirrels
Homefront checks in to a hip new hotel on Bloor with a playful attitude and distinct sense of place. By Kylie Mackenzie Fittingly located within the “cultural corridor,” the recently opened Kimpton Saint George is easy to miss. Until, that is, my eye is drawn…
Be Relevant or Be Dead
Timothy Oulton’s beginnings in furniture started in the late ’70s at a small antiques shop that was owned by his dad. Profoundly influenced by his love of antiquities, his father’s military background and an inherent affection for British heritage, Tim has spent the past few decades handcrafting his iconic furniture and design brand—a coalescence of old and new. Homefront caught up with Oulton after the recent opening of his flagship London store, in the historic Bluebird Garage on the storied King’s Road in Chelsea.
The Art and Science of Cooking with Steam
The good news: Thanks to the latest, most advanced design and technology, it’s now much easier for even beginners to up their gourmet game in the kitchen. With the simple addition of good-quality steam from a well-designed and engineered European steam oven, everything will look and taste better.
Get Your Home Office Working for You
Today’s wireless technology allows us to work from almost any room, but I suggest you pick one and make it yours. I always recommend setting a home office up in a room with a door that closes and locks, rather than at the dining-room table or in an open-concept loft or basement. For business calls and for concentration, it’s best to have a door for privacy. If you need to share a space, try to make it the guest room or a place that isn’t occupied by others during the day.
Homefront’s Wishlist for Santa
All our editors want for Christmas is…Tip the season to buy gifts, share favourites and treat yourself. Here are some of the things on the Homefront list for Santa to bring. ELECTRONICS Beoplay A1 With the a1 portable Bluetooth speaker, every music lovers can enjoy…
