Contributed By Kathy Flaxman – The holiday season unleashes the designer in us all. The entranceway at this festive time lets everyone know that there may be good things inside. Cabbagetown resident Johanne Laperrière, whose home has been almost entirely renovated by Weenen General Contracting Limited in stages over many years, embraces the concept […]
Looking for highly accessible downtown workspace? Look no further. Flexday has partnered (and is partnering) with high-end restaurants in downtown Toronto. Flexday allows restaurant owners to transform idle space into a curated network of beautiful workspaces. A membership gives you and your team affordable access to inspirational places to work, meet, and create. With a […]
Contributed by Kathy Flaxman – The third floor of the Cabbagetown home Lisa Zoppas shares with her husband and daughter features a light filled spa at one end, including a beautiful freestanding tub and extra large shower complete with rain showerhead and body jets and the master bedroom with southern exposure at the other end. […]
Contributed By Kimberly Ezeard. Cranberries is the staple meeting place in Cabbagetown for great food, service and catching up on all the neighbourhood news in a warm, relaxed pub environment that is family friendly. Whether its brunch on the weekend, Sunday night dinner, date night Sat or Monday night wings and beer, you are […]
What’s so important about yearly maintenance of heating equipment and why do it when it’s not even winter yet? The main reason is the security of knowing your furnace was checked out by a professional, making it ready for action. You don’t want to face an unexpected breakdown in the middle of a deep freeze. […]
Contributed by Gilles Huot, Cabbagetown Preservation Association. After a hiatus in 2016, the Cabbagetown Tour of Homes is back. The now biennial event will take place on Sunday September 17, 2017, from 12:00-noon till 4:00 pm. Ticketholders will once again have the chance to see the interiors of some of the most amazing homes […]
Cabbagetown: a Village of Diversity and Inclusiveness As well as assisting people who are already long time residents of our great neighbourhood to up-size, down-size or right-size, I have the pleasure of selling or leasing into the area people who are attracted to Cabbagetown not just because of our beautiful architecture, gorgeous gardens and […]
When David Chmelnitsky tries to decide which room is his favourite in the beautiful contemporary home he shares with his wife Jenine and daughters Julia and Kate he can’t choose between two enticing spaces. On the ground floor, open from front to back, a wall of glass overlooks trees and greenery. A lower level with […]
Contributed by Duncan Fremlin, Broker , RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., www.morethanahome.ca In my years as a Realtor in downtown neighbourhoods like Cabbagetown (2017 will be my 30th), I’ve had many opportunities to sit with buyers and listen to them dream about their perfect home. Before talking about the number of bedrooms they need, they […]
Contributed by Kathy Flaxman It’s fall, and those of us who bake are ready to roll. Mouthwatering kitchens are a feature of any beautiful home and Weenen General Contracting Limited clients have every type in the spectrum, allowing for every taste and preference. Often today the style is contemporary and sleek. Shannon Soro, an interior […]
