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How to Incorporate Modern Victorian Design in a Small Space

Modern Victorian design pays homage to the elegance and nostalgic class of the Victorian area with contemporary fixtures and sensibilities. Hailing from Miami, Alex Alonso, Interior Designer and Design Director of the mr. Alex TATE studios are at the forefront of the resurgence of Modern Victorian design in Miami. To help you learn how to incorporate modern Victorian design into a small space. Showcase your passion for Modern Victorian design in your home Whatever your passion, showcase your collection strategically. Pick a space that best displays the items – a bookcase, a bar cart, a side table, a gallery walls. Walls are the best left for art collections and mirrors; ideally, anything that has a later profile. Side tables can be a great place to display smaller items that are unified by a theme, for example, a vintage matchbook collection or cast iron figurines a collection of Hermès trays. A bar…

Travel Tips

8 Adventures to Take Based on Game of Thrones

Epic fantasy requires epic backdrops. And that’s why Game of Thrones is shot all around the world, from the fortified walls of King’s Landing Dubrovnik to the wild coastlines of Ireland and the windswept vistas of Iceland. So, it’s not too hard to imagine where the ancient houses of Westeros would live if they existed in real life. Whether you swear allegiance to the King in the North or you’re on the Lannister’s payroll, with season 8 premiering on April 14th, Contiki – the youth adventure travel company exclusively for 18-35 year old’s – shares eight of their worldwide adventures you should go on in the non-Westeros world, based on where Game of Thrones was filmed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Contiki (@contiki) on Mar 13, 2019 at 1:00am PDT If you pledge allegiance to House Stark…go on their ‘Scotland’ trek If your allegiance lies…

Travel News

4 Ways to Recreate “Come From Away” During your Vacation

Travellers will discover the warm hospitality of Newfoundland and Labrador with new experiences based on the Broadway Musical Come From Away. Live music is always being played, and a combination of English, Irish, French and Indigenous heritage creates more varieties of English spoken than anywhere else in the world. Located at the northeastern edge of North America, the province is home to 10,000-year-old icebergs, the largest migrating population of humpback whales, and 35 million seabirds – making it the seabird capital of North America. Based on the success of Come From Away, this off-the-beaten-path destination offers true “live like a local” activities for every traveller looking for a warm welcome and immersive experience. What is Come From Away about? The friendly faces of the locals, who are known for their music, storytelling, and culinary traditions, are the same people who welcomed nearly 7,000 stranded passengers into their homes when 38…

Hotels + Resorts

William Gray in Old Montreal, a boutique hotel like no other

For the past 30 years, the Antonopoulos Group has been rejuvenating Montreal’s heritage sites by opening several restaurants, spas and boutique hotels. With its newest addition to their portfolio, Hôtel William Gray has taken Old Montreal by storm since its 2016 opening making the hotel a prime destination for locals and international travelers. Before we dive in, here’s a small history lesson. The hotel houses not only one, but two historic buildings -the Maison Edward-William Gray and the Maison Cherrier. A sheriff and merchant by the name of Edward-William Gray and his wife, Margaret Oakes, built the property in the late 1700s to serve as both a warehouse and shops while to southern part served as their home. Today, this lot symbolizes the only living examples of an 18th-century property that combines residence and work, which was common practice at the time. Where is the Hôtel William Gray in Montreal…

Design

Celebrate Little Tikes® Global Birthday Bash

On May 18th Little Tikes® is celebrating their 50th anniversary by hosting the World’s Biggest Playdate event where kids and parents can Play Big together. This event will be held all across Canada and in Toronto at the Toronto Zoo. Celebrating fifty years of bringing parents and children together through discovery and active play, these events will bring families together in honour of Little Tikes®. World’s Biggest Playdate Event in Toronto Toronto-area residents can visit the Toronto Zoo on May 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for a series of special events including Little Tikes® Cozy Coupe® Races, Basketball Games, Hole-in-one Golf Station, face painting and more! Families can also take a photo in the giant Cozy Coupe® and participate in one of three draws to win a Little Tikes® Prize Pack! Kids who participate in the World’s Biggest Playdate will receive FREE giveaways (while supplies last). Can’t make…

Food & Drink

Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day Brunch in Montreal

As Mother’s Day is right around the corner, we want to ensure sure your mom will feel like a queen on her special day. For the occasion, we’ve rounded up the cutest places to bring your mom for brunch this Sunday in Montreal. If the weather calls for sunshine, you can always check out our best terraces in town’s list. Wear your best Sunday outfit, sit and down and relax with a glass of mimosa and let us guide you with our best Sunday brunch picks. Indulge in chocolate and bottomless mimosas at Brasserie 701 (701, Côte de la Place d’Armes) For Mother’s Day, Brasserie 701 didn’t spare any expenses. For a small cost of $35, you can opt for a unique table d’hôte including a viennoiserie table and of course, a chocolate fountain will be on site to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you wish to turn this event into…

Design

6 Structures Designed by I.M. Pei

Today we mourn the passing of one of the world’s most influential architects, I.M. Pei, who has passed away at the age of 102. His work has been seen around the world creating some of the most iconic attractions. In celebration of his work, here are 6 magnificent structures designed by I.M. Pei. The Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bruna Gonçalves (@brugbarbosa) on May 16, 2019 at 5:30pm PDT The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio View this post on Instagram A post shared by weirdo (@justjess18_) on May 16, 2019 at 4:50am PDT The East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Gallery of Art (@ngadc) on May 9, 2019 at 3:04pm PDT Suzhou Museum in Suzhou, China…

Design

The Best Items from buybuy Baby to Help you Travel

As the weather is warming up, it’s time to pack up your family and head on a summer road trip. But sometimes the smallest humans have the most amount of things they need to pack. That’s why we’ve teamed up with buybuy BABY to share some of our favourite family-friendly items to grab for your next road trip. And as an added bonus, we’re giving away a $100 gift card to buybuy BABY to help you pick up what you need for your next adventure. To enter, fill out the form below. For additional entries, follow Travel + Design on Twitter + Facebook through this widget. Winner will be notified on May 9th, 2019 via email. a Rafflecopter giveaway Here are our favourite products from buybuy BABY to bring with you on your next trip. Skip*Hop® Duo Diaper Backpack A modern zip backpack for those who own on-the-go and busy…

Food & Drink

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Across Canada

What is Cinco de Mayo? It might come as a surprise to some who thinks Cinco de Mayo is, in fact, Mexico’s Independence Day, yet it isn’t! Indeed May 5th marks the anniversary of the Mexican Militia’s win over the French Army in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. However, this day has quickly become a time to drink tequila and indulge in the delicious Mexican cuisine. To help plan your Cinco de Mayo, we’ve rounded up the best spots to enjoy tacos all across Canada. Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Halifax Enjoy the sun on the heated patio at Antojo Tacos + Tequila (1667 Argyle St.) With happy hour specials running through all day long, have a Corona and well brand drinks for $4 and margaritas for $8. In recent years, the food seen in Halifax has evolved to host some of the best spots to…

Montreal

The Ultimate Guide to Montreal’s Grand Prix Weekend

Those who live in Montreal believe that Montreal’s Grand Prix is the unofficial kick off of the summer. Hopefully, the weather will be on our side from June 6th to June 9th as more than 300 000 race fans will flock the streets of Montreal and attend the city’s main event of the year. Regardless of how Mother Nature will behave, we’ve rounded up the best parties and places to be during Montreal’s iconic weekend rain or shine. C’est un rendez-vous! What is Montreal’s Grand Prix? Since 1961 the Canadian Grand Prix attracts millions during and post-race, making Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve a standalone landmark. Two other infamous landmarks that are synonym with Montreal’s Grand Prix not only reside in the heart of the city but are less than a mile from one another. Crescent and Peel streets will not only be closed off to traffic but will temporarily be…