Historical Holiday Hints: 'Tis the Season for Gifts
"There are two kinds of people looking for Christmas gifts," the Telegram noted 80 years ago. "Those who know what they want and those who don't, and they both seem to be in difficulty."
With less than two weeks to go before presents are unwrapped, both types of gift hunters may be showing signs of panic as they look for the perfect present. Have no fear: we have some gift-giving suggestions from the past, along with the hazards of shopping for the toy everyone else wants. Click here for the full article |
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Top 5 Simple Holiday Tablescape Ideas
A table setting is something that I am rarely able to spend time perfecting during the holidays. Getting caught up in planning menus, cleaning the house from top to bottom and shopping for gifts for the entire family - something's gotta give. Although I am constantly inspired by the fabulous and festive tablescapes that I find online or in magazines, my energy has usually fizzled out by the time the food is ready to be served.
By that point, the last thing on my mind is figuring out how to decorate the table, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Wouldn't it be wonderful if your guests showed up and the dining table was perfectly set up, the centerpiece of your room? I've come to realize that it's not all that difficult to make this happen. Of course it would take some planning, but frankly, a few simple touches here and there and we could all have the look we've been dreaming of, for our next dinner party...
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Toronto's Lost Movie Theatres
Putting together a comprehensive photo survey of Toronto's lost movie theatres would be a rather laborious task given how many have come and gone over the years.
But insofar as I came across a number of heart-wrenching images of Toronto's cinematic heritage in the course of putting together our series of decade-by-decade photo posts, I thought it worth spending a little time searching out a few more so as to offer at least a decent glimpse back at a style of building that's slowly becoming extinct.
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Market Update
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 2,699 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system during the first 14 days of December. This result was 11 per cent above the number of transactions recorded during the same period in 2010. On a year-to-date basis, sales amounted to 87,407 - up 4.3 per cent compared to 2010.
"We have had the second best year on record for transactions under the current Toronto Real Estate Board boundaries. Households have continued to take advantage of affordable home ownership options across the diverse array of housing types available in the Greater Toronto Area," said TREB President Richard Silver. The average selling price during the first two weeks of December 2011 was $460,967 - up six per cent in comparison to December 2010. Click here for the full article |
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Huge three bedroom townhome at Queen and Dufferin
50 Joe Shuster Way #212
Spacious Executive Townhome, Courtyard Setting, Over 1600 Sq.Ft. According To Builders Floor Plans. Three Bedrooms Plus Den And Recreation Room, Private Built-In Garage, 300 Sq.Ft. Rooftop Terrace. Thousands In Upgrades Including Bamboo Floors, Pot Lighting, Custom Kitchen, Black & White Marble Entry & Wood Blinds. In The Heart Of King West/Liberty Village, Walk To All Amenities, 24 Hr Metro, LCBO, Eateries, Gyms, Queen West, Nightlife. Minutes To TTC & Gardiner Expressway.
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Three bedrooms, three baths
47 Glenashton Drive
We sold this great townhome for our client!
Attractive And Spacious Executive Townhome. 1375 Sq.Ft., 3 Bedrooms, 3 Washrooms, Formal Living And Dining Areas, Great Kitchen, Large Private Balcony, 2 Car Built-In Garage With Direct Access To Unit. Solid Wood Staircase, Hardwood Floors And 9 Ft Ceilings On Second Floor. All 3 Levels Above Ground. Very Bright Unit Offers Windows In Every Room. Share Amenities With Condo Bldg On Central Park. Surface Visitor Parking Directly Behind Unit. |
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Gorgeous Bungalow
322 Earlscourt Avenue
We found this great home for our buyer.
Prime Location! Well Maintained Home In Nice Family Neighbourhood. Perfect For First Time Buyer. Stroll To St. Clair Shops, Schools & Ttc. Great Storage. Lots Of Upgrades. Hardwood Floors. Oak Trim Work. Great Finished Basement With Full Washroom With Jacuzzi Tub. Fenced In Backyard- Great For Entertaining. Possible To Renovate Side Entrance For In Law Suite. Options Are Endless! |
Corner Unit at Noble Court Lofts
24 Noble St 512 Our client is thrilled with the unit we found!
Amazing Designer Renovated Kitchen And Bathroom - Sunshine Bright Open Concept Loft With Hardwood Floors Throughout & Exposed Brick. Wonderful Corner Unit With Windows Galore.
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Rental Corner: 1 Bed at DNA
1 Shaw Street: $1750 / month
Spacious one bedroom unit in high demand DNA 1. This modern loft features wood floors, dark chocolate cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, gas hook-up on balcony and more. One parking space and Bike Rack Included. |
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