We are thrilled to announce that Yorkville Village's Pride Campaign proudly features the inspiring Jamie Pandit (she/her)! Jamie is a renowned digital creator, fashion expert, and influencer based in Toronto. Her incredible journey of "living in stealth" for 16 years before courageously coming out as a transgender woman in 2020 has touched the hearts of many. Join us in celebrating Jamie's story and the vibrant diversity of our community!
Read MoreHygge, a Scandinavian term, is all about creating a cozy and warm atmosphere, and striving to feel content and comfortable in your space. It’s also about embracing the joy in everyday rituals, and bringing in home accessories that celebrate qualities like coziness and tranquility. Here are five ways to instantly add hygge to your home—and your day. Start your morning off right with a matcha (or regular!) latter from Jacked Up Coffee. Pick up Kerri Rosenthal’s cotton and cashmere-blend blanket at Andrews. TNT carries comfortable loungewear, pillows and throws from the Italian lifestyle brand Totum. This tea leaf and honey-scented candle, available at Heidi-Ho2, is perfect for creating a calming, soothing atmosphere. Cozy up to this dreamy coffee-table book, available at Andrews, and you might also find some design inspiration..
Read MoreGetting ready for a busy holiday season? Whether you’re hosting guests in the coming weeks, or will be visiting friends and loved ones, it’s the small details that make the difference when it comes to festive celebrations at home. Here are five dining, beverage and décor essentials to elevate your next holiday party. SPECIALTY WINES At The Wine Shop, you’ll find a wide variety of wines for serving and gifting, including this flavourful Honest Lot Cabernet Sauvignon with 0g of sugar. EASY APPETIZERS At Whole Foods, you can order a wide range of tasty holiday appetizers for pick up. The selection includes everything from shrimp and antipasti platters to crab bites and truffle-and-chive devilled eggs. A SHOWY CENTERPIECE Whether your décor is more minimalist or festive for the holidays, a stunning arrangement from Teatro Verde is a must-have.
Read MoreA family-owned jewelry brand, Serli & Siroan has been in business in Yorkville for over 44 years. Founded in 1979 by Jacob and Denchali Siroan, the company specializes in handcrafted fine jewelry made with platinum, and yellow and white gold. “We make everything by hand, and offer custom designs,” says Daniel Siroan. It takes over 90 hours to craft a Serli & Siroan engagement ring.
Read MoreEarlier this year, Toronto-based Radford Beauty introduced an exciting rebrand—all new packaging, updated formulations and a fresh approach to skincare. The new promise? “We are a skincare brand that focuses on what matters - what’s inside the bottle.” To find out more about the story behind the rebrand, we spoke to Victoria Radford, founder of Radford Beauty and Radford Studio, about the exciting changes happening with her eponymous skincare line. You launched your beauty range in 2015.
Read MoreLooking for a mid-week pick me up or relaxing spa treatment? You don’t have to look far to find the right service. From comprehensive brow services and celebrity-approved facials at Radford Studio to science-backed, hands-on physiotherapy and massage sessions at Myodetox, these treatments will have you looking—and feeling—great this this fall. RADFORD STUDIO Open seven days a week, Radford studio offers a wide range of skin care, makeup, brow and lash, and hair cutting, styling and colour services. The studio is also promoting “Treat Yourself Tuesdays” through the end of December, where you will find great savings on special combos such as the Express RB Glow Facial & Lash Lift and Tint package. And, if you book your treatment online, you’ll also receive a complimentary Radford 24k hydrogel face mask at your appointment! THE SPA AT EQUINOX At Equinox Yorkville, you can book personal training sessions and group fitness classes covering everything from Rounds Boxing to Hatha Yoga.
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