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Folly: Bavarian Castle in Mississauga
How could I possibly drive past this fabulous pile without stopping the car? Inspired by King Ludwig II’s Bavarian castle Neuschwanstein, this Mississauga mansion happens to be for sale so naturally I contacted listing agent Matthew Regan who was kind enough to give Mike and I a tour. WOW is really the only word that comes to mind. There's nothing Mc about this mansion, which has been on the market since last fall and is currently listed at $2,195,000.
Full post and comments...Folly: Casa Carreira
Friday, December 19, 2008 by Chris
It all started with the mailbox. Just as every journey begins with a single step, the crazy quilt house at 473 Clinton Street in Toronto began as an innocent craft project undertaken by a recuperating invalid. Following a serious construction accident and months of difficult rehabilitation, the man of the house, Albino Carreira, decided to [...]
Full post and comments...Folly: The Bugmobile
Thursday, December 11, 2008 by Chris
Every city has its share of kooks and colourful characters and Toronto is no exception. I've been aware of the "bugmobile" for several years having spotted it around town, and I've been on the lookout for it since starting styleNorth earlier this year. Well, last week the stars lined up and I came upon the van with my camera at the ready.
Full post and comments...Animal House
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 by Chris
The Victorian Shoppe (334 Kingston Rd., 416.698.5547) is one of Toronto’s quirkiest, most ramshackle retail adventures. It runs the length of four, or is it five? storefronts along Kingston Road, just east of Woodbine Avenue in the Upper Beach. It’s also one of the city’s best sources of bronze and iron garden statuary. If Noah had one, so does kooky shop owner Chan.
Full post and comments...Kid-Size Furniture Classics
Friday, October 31, 2008 by Chris
From Morba's mini Mies Barcelona Chair ($589) to Ma-Zone's Panton Junior Chair ($150), designer classics for kids are readily available in Toronto and right across Canada via online ordering through Victoria's Gabriel Ross modern furniture.
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