Vienna one of the world’s most beautiful cities

By Paul-André Larocque | Escape , M05  | December 22nd 2011 | 

Five days and four nights is not enough to visit Vienna, a central European city with so much to see: the Opera, the Christmas market, museums, the amusement park and cafés, not to mention its architecture and its design. I travelled all over this magnificent city (strictly for your benefit), walking in the footsteps of … Continue reading Vienna one of the world’s most beautiful cities →

Alex and Pierre Harvey guided by the same star

By Yvan Martineau | M05 , Sport  | December 22nd 2011 | 

GREAT PEOPLE CHOOSE THEIR GUIDING STAR. IT APPEARS THAT ALEX HARVEY, THE LATEST SENSATION ON THE CANADIAN CROSS-COUNTRY SKI SCENE, HAS OPTED FOR THE SAME STAR WHICH GUIDED HIS FATHER ALL THE WAY TO THE OLYMPIC GAMES. Last winter, Alex made his mark as a cross-country skier by winning two bronze medals at the World … Continue reading Alex and Pierre Harvey guided by the same star →

Pierre Hotte: crazy about snow

By Pierre Deschenes | M05 , Society  | December 22nd 2011 | 

HUSBAND, FATHER, PROFESSIONAL, MULTILINGUAL, VICE-PRESIDENT OF A BIG COMPANY: THIS IS THE PORTRAIT OF A WISE MAN WITH EXCELLENT VALUES. PERHAPS YOU CAN’T IMAGINE HIM CARVING SLOPES – ON SKIS OR A SNOWBOARD – ON MOUNTAINS COVERED WITH TWENTY FEET OF SNOW? Looking at him you’d think he is a serious and accomplished businessman; his … Continue reading Pierre Hotte: crazy about snow →

Léonie-Emmanuelle Duperre

By Florence Michel | Arts , M05  | December 22nd 2011 | 

If photographer Léonie Emmanuelle Duperré is based in Montréal, it’s to take advantage of the flow of creative energy here and for the pleasure of being one of the luminous stars in this metropolis. Newly arrived back from a wildlife photo safari in South Africa, Léonie Emmanuelle Duperré already plunged into her next project. As … Continue reading Léonie-Emmanuelle Duperre →

Gourmet inspirations

By Emma-Laure Saint-Louis | Epicurean , M05  | December 22nd 2011 | 

YOUR SEASONAL MENU WILL BE GETTING FANCIED UP AS THE HOLIDAYS APPROACH. TRADITION HAS SOME GOOD POINTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT INCLUDES A TOUCH OF FANTASY! DISCOVERIES FOR YOU TO ENJOY. LES MERCREDIS: A NEW FAVOURITE The minute you walk into this fine food store, all your senses will be on high alert. This unique little … Continue reading Gourmet inspirations →

Treat yourself

By Pierre Deschenes | Epicurean , M05  | December 22nd 2011 | 

WONDERFUL RESTAURANTS, TOP CHEFS, FINE CUISINE, AND HUGE SATISFACTION! Luxurious, bright cuisineLE CLUB CHASSE ET PÊCHE423, rue Saint-Claude, Vieux-Montréal, 514 861 1112Le Club Chasse et Pêche opened its doors the day before New Year’s Day, 2005. Created by Hubert Marsolais, former owner of Cube (2000-2004), and his associate Claude Pelletier, Le Club Chasse et Pêche … Continue reading Treat yourself →

Cocooning equipment

By Pierre Deschenes | Decor, M05  | December 22nd 2011 | 

WHEN YOU WANT TO REALLY RELAX, TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BEING AT HOME, ENJOY THE PASSAGE OF TIME, MAKE THE GOOD TIMES LAST, THOROUGHLY ENJOY LAZING AROUND, ENJOY LIFE OR SHARE PRECIOUS MOMENTS WITH OTHERS, YOU NEED TO BE WELL EQUIPPED. THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT: A GOOD PLACE TO SIT. IT DOESN’T REALLY MATTER IF … Continue reading Cocooning equipment →

Absolutely white

By Pierre Deschenes | Decor, M05  | December 22nd 2011 | 

WHEN SOMEONE SPENT THEIR ENTIRE CAREER IN REAL ESTATE, THEY KNOW INTERIORS. OPINIONS ABOUT DECORATION – THEY HAVE THEM, EVEN IF THEY’VE RETIRED FROM THE FIELD. DENYSE ABRAHAM, ORIGINALLY FROM LEBANON AND BROUGHT UP IN SAGUENAY, ISN’T AFRAID OF ANYTHING WHEN IT COMES TO INTERIOR DESIGN. SHE EVEN DARED TO DO HER CONDO WHITE – … Continue reading Absolutely white →

Cosmetics fragrances skincare

By Emma-Laure Saint-Louis | Fashion , M05  | December 22nd 2011 | 

COSMETICS, FRAGRANCES, SKINCARE: FOR AN AMAZING LOOK AND FOR AN AMAZING … HOLIDAYS ! MULTI-COLOURED MAKE-UPA multi-coloured blush that, with a few brush strokes, transforms into a powdery veil of a subtle pink and nude skin tones. As a bonus, it contains highlighters that, depending on where they’re used, create beige reflections to accentuate curved … Continue reading Cosmetics fragrances skincare →

Eleiade information through images

By Pierre Deschenes | M05 , Society  | December 22nd 2011 | 

Changing of the guard implies a sense of continuity, though under new and inevitably younger leadership. In certain cases it’s the way of doing things that changes. Take Éleiade for example, a communication company who produces corporate videos, promotional spots, video clips, and short promotional films: young visionaries who understand Internet changed how society perceives … Continue reading Eleiade information through images →

Tudor chic

By MixteMag | Fashion , M05  | December 22nd 2011 | 

IT IS LEGENDARY: THE MYTHIC TUDOR HALL AT OGILVY HAS REMAINED THE PLACE FOR GLAMOROUS EVENTS FOR OVER 80 YEARS. AND INDEED, IT’S STILL THE PLACE WHERE IT ALL HAPPENS. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT UNABASHED LUXURY AND AUDACITY WITHOUT LIMITS. KEEN ON HIGH-LIVING? THEN TUDOR HALL, A DISTINCTIVE EMBLEM OF MONTRÉAL, IS THE PLACE FOR YOUR … Continue reading Tudor chic →

Ogilvy the grande dame of rue Sainte-Catherine

By Pierre Deschenes | M05 , Society  | December 22nd 2011 | 

WHEN AN ESTABLISHMENT REACHES THE VENERABLE AGE OF 145 YEARS, IT CAN BE CONSIDERED AN INSTITUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN IT HAS EVOLVED IN THE CHALLENGING FIELD OF RETAIL. PHOTO: OGILVY It was 1866 when James Angus Ogilvy quietly opened his store with one employee working behind the only counter. By the third move in 1912, still … Continue reading Ogilvy the grande dame of rue Sainte-Catherine →