Posted Dec 3, 2011 in Arts
Melancholia
I keep going back and forth on some of Melancholia’s major elements, seeing its flaws and quickly excusing them. The montage at the prologue drags on although it does set this awe-inspiring tone. I could have done away with the wedding between Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and Michael (Alexander Skarsgard), as if Lars’ heroines should...
Read MorePosted Dec 2, 2011 in Food
ModernHostess: Kale. Really!
When did kale stop being some boring leafy green that you’re forced to eat when you’re a kid? I don’t know, but I couldn’t be happier about it. I must admit I never gave kale a chance, having written it off years ago along with salmon and non-homemade chocolate chip cookies (still don’t care for the cookies but I do love salmon). Kale...
Read MorePosted Dec 1, 2011 in Food
Restaurant Jane
There’s nothing like a good, rustic pizza made from a wood-burning oven. The crispy crust, bubbling cheese, and, of course, that crisp, fresh taste of the oven. One place that’s still hopping is Restaurant Jane. Located in the always up and coming St-Henri area, restaurant Jane is clearly a gem. With it’s warm wooden décor, friendly staff,...
Read MorePosted Nov 30, 2011 in Accessories, Bags, Fashion, For Both, Hot Spots

Calvin Klein Montreal Boutique
Now there’s really no reason for anything to come between you are your Calvins! Opened earlier this Fall, the first freestanding Canadian Calvin Klein boutique set up a Montreal shop nestled in the Marché Central. The lifestyle brand offers a full range of women’s and men’s merchandise in a sleek, black-and-white space which...
Read MorePosted Nov 29, 2011
Bisous-Bisous! A Trip to Montréal & A Look at...
This past Remembrance Day weekend, I got the chance to attend the Concordia...
Posted Nov 28, 2011
Holiday Essentials – Part One
Many of us are already in a festive mood waiting in anticipation for the winter...
Posted Nov 27, 2011
Words, words, words…
We use so many words every day and we don’t even think about their power. A...
Posted Nov 26, 2011
For the Love of Animals, Spay and Neuter Your Pets
Every day more than 100 dogs are put into shelters across the States alone;...
Posted Nov 25, 2011
BEHIND THE BEATS: Jimpster’s gonna make you jump!...
1. How did your particular moniker come about? It’s just an old nick...
Posted Nov 25, 2011
Baby It’s Cold Outside
So, the weather outside is getting frightful, and not all of us have a fire to...