Passion expressed on two wheels

By Jacques Duval | Automobile, M07 | June 18th 2012 |

I could easily have become a motorcycle columnist in the ‘60s if my brother had not totalled my little Honda CB 125. He put so much time into its repair that by the time he gave it back to me, I had moved on to the automobile. Today, I occasionally dive back into the subject … Continue reading →

Margie Gillis, Balance in motion

By Christine Fortier | Arts , M07 | June 18th 2012 |

Margie Gillis is not only a passionate dancer, she is a tireless artist. She speaks with us about her upcoming work. Our interview took place in a cafe on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in mid-March. Outside, it’s as hot as a summer day, the perfect pretext to discuss Margie Gillis’s participation in the April 22 march marking … Continue reading →

Hope Family Wines

By Pierre Deschenes et Charles Goyer | Epicurean , M07 | June 18th 2012 |

Paso Robles is situated midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles in a sunny and fertile central California coastal region. Whatever the type of vineyard planted, the wines produced yield an aroma of spice, licorice and berries and a mouthfeel of soft texture and silky tannins. Chuck Hope and his family settled in this little … Continue reading →

Althorp House: 500 years of history

By Pierre Deschenes | Decor, M07 | June 17th 2012 |

Obtain a replica of a piece of furniture that has stood in a house steeped in English aristocratic history? The brother of the late Princess Diana has made this possible! The story begins in 1508 when Sir John Spencer acquired what has come to be called Althorp House. His family moved to England in 1066, … Continue reading →

Timeless colors

By Alexandra Gauthier | Fashion , M07 | June 6th 2012 |

Bag Chloé at Holt Renfrew, $2 245 Souliers Manolo Blahnik at Holt Renfrew, $795 Bag Michael Kors at Michael Kors, $895 Bracelet Tiffany & Co., $4 350 Longine at Joaillerie Signature, $3 450 Miu Miu at Holt Renfrew, $830 Prada at Holt Renfrew, $450 Bague at Joaillerie Signature, $8 470 Bleu comme le Ciel, $825 … Continue reading →

Cycling trumps golf

By Yvan Martineau | M07 , Sport | June 2nd 2012 |

The prestigious Wall Street Journal has declared: ‘Cycling is the new golf.’ While three Quebecers cannot pretend to have initiated this phenomenon, they deserve recognition for having anticipated the trend. Sixteen years ago, Jacques Dubé, Gilles Dionne and Pierre Gagnon founded the Association cycliste en développement des affaires (ACDA). They had no idea at the … Continue reading →

Pretty Parade

By Michèle Coulombe | Fashion , M07 | May 23rd 2012 |

Sleek hair, silky body, protected skin and divine fragrances are the foundation of absolute beauty. Our choices bear witness. FROM FLOWER TO SKIN A suggestion for those wishing to offer a signature gift, the new fragrance, Summer Essence, from the Essence Collection by David Yurman. A fresh floral with notes of pear, peach and apple … Continue reading →

New Chic

By MixteMag | Fashion , M07 | May 18th 2012 |

White tunic, black trousers and draped dress: clean urban cuts for a definitive renewal of the classic contemporary look. Boléro and Pantalon Gucci 3 000 $ and 1 020 $ at Holt Renfrew Collier and Ceinture 178 $ and 58 $ at BCBG Maxazria Bracelet 250 $ at Tiffany & Co. Sandales Yves Saint Laurent … Continue reading →

Oasis of serenity

By Pierre Deschenes | Decor, M07 | May 18th 2012 |

In downtown Montreal, in the heart of the action, a couple have transformed their condo into a haven of peace and serenity. Paintings and sculptures illuminate this bright, minimalist space that borrows from the architectural vocabulary of museum installations. The entrance, with its rows of white walls and parquet doussie, an African wood, sets the … Continue reading →

56 years of passion

By Pierre Deschenes | M07 , Society | May 18th 2012 |

It’s been an unstoppable rise to new heights for the garden furniture store that has redefined our ideas about life outside the home. Here’s the story of a leader in lifestyle trends and a go-to reference for deck design, furnishings and use. Jardin de Ville started almost as an improvisation in 1956. During a trip … Continue reading →

Seasonal trends

By Pierre Deschenes | Decor, M07 | May 18th 2012 |

What will summer 2012 look like? A glance at four deco themes. We think of others … and of ourselves. Whether inviting family or friends, a table must be provided that seats everyone, and too bad if the cushions are mismatched! For you, it’s sun loungers, but a new breed: plump, comfortable, spacious. It’s time … Continue reading →

The true nature of Tremblant

By Pierre Deschenes | Escape , M07 | May 18th 2012 |

This famous mountain in the Laurentians is well known to all, but on the north side lies a well kept secret: luxury log cabins and contemporary suites for rent for a weekend of calm or basic sports activities on the shores of Lake Supérieur. We’re here at the gateway to the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant. … Continue reading →

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