Philip Sparks’ Essential Rules of Style, Pt. 1

No doubt, Canada’s most promising menswear designer is Philip Sparks, whose tweed suits, cable-knit sweaters and slim-fitting dress shirts offer a nostalgic twist on modern, tailored clothing. In advance of his fall/winter runway presentation, in Toronto next month, we caught up with Sparks for his essential rules of style. Part … Read More

Do I Need A Permit?

A few weeks ago, I talked about the frustrations of finding trades you can trust with any new construction or renovation. Obtaining building permits is another hurdle with most renovations, and many clients don’t know when a permit is required. You will need a building permit if you plan to: … Read More

Best Stuff of the Year: Objects of Desire, Part II

It’s the big question of the holiday season: What’s better, giving or receiving? Let’s err on the side of manliness and go with the latter. For justification, look no further then at the following list, the second-and-final installment in our series (Part I here) on the season’s most covetable things. … Read More

The Three Most Common Financial Myths

There’s a whole lot of noise out there when it comes to personal finance. Here, we deconstruct three prevailing financial myths to help you make the most of your hard-earned dough. Just remember to invite us over once you buy that private island. Myth #1: To maximize tax savings, put … Read More

This is a test