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Dawn Sessions: Cover of 'Your Ex-Lover Is Dead' by Stars
As soon as the sun meets the clouds, Montreal comes to life and the hustle and bustle doesn't end until the sunlight disappears into the horizon line once again.
La vita e bella, Alison's guide to Florence
The sights and smells of Italy are hard to capture in words, but let me try. I recently came back from a two-week whirlwind holiday in Italy and completely fell in love with Florence
My Ottawa by Marie-Eve
Twelve years ago, I left my hometown of Ottawa to move to Montreal, the city I now call home. Moving away from friends and family allowed me to keep close ties to the city I grew up in and, moreover, to experience it as a weekend visitor would. I always look forward to the short train/car ride to Ottawa – you’re about 2 episodes of Mad Men away from a completely different pace of life and scenery. Those who have accompanied me on these weekend getaways have also commented on how charmed they...
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The Potted Farm: Tomato Edition
We’ve noticed that, as of late, city dwellers are getting pretty garden savvy. You might say it’s a “growing trend” (get it? Haha). Sure, gardening can be daunting if you live in the middle of the city and only have a small balcony to call your own but this doesn’t mean you should feel left out. Even if you can’t squeeze a BBQ out there, you can certainly fit a tomato plant! In fact, tomatoes are a great place for amateur green thumbs to start.