Oakville Magazine - Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion/Trends/Shopping/Events and much more!

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Spring into Health p.14 Top Oakville foodies reveal revitalization tips

Downtown Facelift p.12 Making the core a destination for culture & commerce

Yoga Revolution p.27

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How the ‘little studio that could’ has taken Oakville by storm

What’s On p.4 Exciting things happening in Oakville

Patios p.21 Oakville’s top outdoor eateries

Hot Fashion p.6-8

Local experts tell us what’s new this season

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Spring/Summer 2015 Celebrating the Town of Oakville – the shops, dining, businesses, events and tourism.

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Publisher

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Creative Director Eric Pezik ep@q4communications.ca

Art Director Patti Whitefoot-Bobier

Contributor Jenna Cadeaux, Pam Damoff, Suzy Godefroy, Nicolette Little, Steve McNeill

Marketing Director Suzy Godefroy sg@q4communications.ca

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Local fashion experts tell us what’s new this season

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A publicAtion by Q4 communicAtions SPRING/SUMMER 2015 | $4.95

Spring into Health p.14 Top Oakville foodies reveal revitalization tips

Downtown Facelift p.12 Making the core a destination for culture & commerce

Yoga Revolution p.27

magazine Summer Fashion Guide page

Spring into Health

Three of Oakville’s top foodies and wellness aficionados reveal revitalization tips

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PATIOS

With the arrival of summer comes the emergence of life…

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How the ‘little studio that could’ has taken Oakville by storm

What’s On p.4 Exciting things happening in Oakville

Patios p.21 Oakville’s top outdoor eateries

Hot Fashion p.6-8

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Downtown Facelift

Making the core a destination for culture, commerce & connections

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9 Designer Tips What’s new for the home in 2015 15 Fashion Gift Guide 18 Rosehaven Homes hosts Spring Celebration in Oakville 25 Vital Signs Assessing Oakville’s vitality and community wellbeing 27 Yoga Revolution How the ‘little studio that could’ has taken Oakville by storm Oak ville Magazine

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HAPPENINGS

What’s On in Oakville

JUNE THE LAKE WALK June 4, July 2, August 6 – 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The Lake Walk is a new event being brought to Bronte Village by a collection of the area’s local arts and culture focused businesses and the Oakville Arts Council. Inspired by Hamilton’s Art Crawl, the event will be a night of art, food, music, and culture as well as special promotions and activities from the participating Bronte area businesses. The event will take place on the first Thursday of every month in Bronte Village. brontevillage.net

PAINT THE TOWN EXTRAORDINAIRE! PLEIN AIR PAINTING June 7, 14, 21 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Artists from Oakville and beyond will be “Painting the Town” this June in Downtown Oakville every Sunday. oakvilledowntown.com

THE MAYOR’S HISTORICAL PICNIC IN THE PARK June 7 – 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of family fun on Oakville’s beautiful lakefront at the Mayor’s Historical Picnic in the Park. Everyone is welcome at this event, hosted by the Oakville Historical Society, and admission is free!

Bring a picnic lunch and lawn chairs. Live music, dancing and family fun in Lakeside Park. oakvillehistory.org

DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE SIDEWALK SALE June 11–14 Downtown Oakville will be hosting the 43rd annual Sidewalk Sale with six full blocks of incredible shopping! oakvilledowntown.com

THE VETERANS FISHING DERBY Bronte Inner Harbour Launch Ramp June 13 – 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This fishing derby is hosted by Host A Veteran Fishing (Havet Inc.) There is a weigh-in for the biggest fish caught during the event. After the derby, there is an awards ceremony held for the Veterans, followed by a barbecue. You can show your support for Havet by being a sponsor or by purchasing a $5 Veterans Appreciation Pin. Havet is a non-profit organization that fosters supportive relationships between business, the public and the Canadian Armed Forces’ veterans in need. hostaveteranfishing.ca 4

THE OAKVILLE FESTIVAL OF FILM AND ARTS’ 2ND ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL June 26–28 OFFA 2015 launches at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 26 with the Eastern Canadian premiere of the BBC blockbuster, What We Did On Our Holiday, starring Billy Connolly (The Last Samurai, Brave), Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Jack Reacher) and David Tennant (Dr. Who, Fright Night).

The film kicks off three days of immersive experiences that continue with showings all day Saturday and Sunday at the Film.ca theatres in Oakville. For ticket packages, film festival parties and more information visit offa.ca.

you can shop, dine, and enjoy all that Downtown Oakville has to offer. oakvilledowntown.com

2015 RBC CANADIAN OPEN July 20–26 The Canadian Open returns to Oakville! Glen Abbey has hosted the Open 26 times since 1977.

For information about tickets, volunteer opportunities or corporate hospitality for the 2015 RBC Canadian Open, please visit rbccanadianopen.com or glenabbey.clublink.ca

AUGUST

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: PURPLE RAIN

ART IN THE PARK

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts June 27 – 8:00 p.m.

Prince designed Purple Rain as the project that would make him a superstar, and, surprisingly, that is exactly what happened. Purple Rain finds Prince consolidating his funk and R&B roots while moving boldly into pop, rock and heavy metal with nine superbly crafted songs. Brought to life by the stars of Classic Albums Live, Purple Rain will have you dancing in your seat! oakvillecentre.ca/whats-on/PurpleRain.html

Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park August 3 – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Featuring more than 175 artists and artisans from across the country, this event attracts thousands of people to the Bronte waterfront. Every medium is represented, from traditional oil, acrylic and water colour paintings to glass, ceramics, photography, mixed media, sculptures and fine jewellery. Visitors will get to meet the artists and learn about the works they have created. Located at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Bronte Road and Ontario Street.

Admission $5. Children under 12 are free. artintheparkoakville.com

JULY CANADA DAY IN BRONTE VILLAGE July 1 – 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Celebrate Canada Day in Bronte with a free all-day family festival. Enjoy face painting, live music, food, a vendor village and a fireworks show at the end of the evening. This Oakville tradition will take place in Bronte’s Heritage Waterfront Park. brontevillage.net

ARTWORKS OAKVILLE PRESENTS “COLOUR” EXHIBITION Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Now until July 10 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Rena at 905-844-3651. artworksoakville.ca

MIDNIGHT MADNESS Downtown Oakville July 17 – 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Enjoy Oakville’s largest retail event of the year, featuring food, live music, entertainment and lots of community spirit. With over six blocks of free family-friendly entertainment and great deals,

TD DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL August 7–8 Celebrating its 23rd year, the Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival provides an amazing weekend for the entire family.

Enjoy outdoor patios, great shopping, fantastic dining and excellent entertainment. This free event showcases over a dozen bands on several stages throughout the downtown core, including the annual Youth in the Spotlight series. oakvillejazz.com

SEPTEMBER KERR FEST 2015 September 11–12 A two-day event featuring live entertainment, a kids’ zone, vintage car show, beer garden, skateboarding competition, sidewalk sale and more. kerr-village.ca

BRITISH CAR DAY Bronte Creek Provincial Park September 20

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British Car Day is hosted annually by the Toronto Triumph Club, on the third Sunday of September at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Since its inaugural event in 1984, it now draws over 1,000 British cars and 8,000 spectators annually. The event is the largest, one-day, all-British car event in North America.

Visit torontotriumph.com/BCD/ or brontecreek. org for more information.

Max Khan

A very special gift to Oakville, by Pam Damoff

CULTURE DAYS

15 NUTRIENCE OAKVILLE HALF MARATHON

Queen Elizabeth Community and Cultural Centre September 26 Culture Days is a free interactive celebration of arts and culture from coast to coast. In partnership with the Oakville Arts Council and the facility’s cultural community members, the centre will provide free interactive activities for all ages. oakville.ca/culturerec/culture-days

September 27 – 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The 2015 Nutrience Oakville Half Marathon includes the following distances: Nutrience Half Marathon, 10K, 10K Student Relay and 2K Fun Run/Walk. Prices for the Nutrience Oakville Half Marathon increase on July 1. oakvillehalfmarathon.com

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ax Khan came into our lives and touched our hearts in a way that few people can. His big smile and bigger heart were his trademark.

When Max passed away, the shock was felt not only here, in Oakville, but across the country. Dignitaries from across Canada, including Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and former Ontario Premier Bob Rae, came to his funeral. But it was his dad who summed it up best when he said that Max was only 45 years old, but had lived 100 years in that short time.

He was a busy Bay Street lawyer, a Liberal candidate and a Town Councillor, but he always had time for friends and strangers alike. His two trademark statements were “How can I help?” and “Well, let’s do it.”

Oakville lost a community champion and I lost a best friend. Max encouraged me to run for Town Council, and it was a privilege to serve with him since 2010. He was a tireless advocate for the Oakville community, and a champion for our seniors and the less

fortunate in our community. He encouraged each of us to live our lives in love and peace, to show tolerance and celebrate our differences while embracing all cultures and religions.

Max had cancer three times, and he didn’t just survive cancer – he thrived. He was strong, passionate and full of energy, and an inspiration to all who met him. It has been my great honour to be Team Captain for Team Max in the Oakville Terry Fox Run for the last three years. Together, we raised almost $20,000. This September, Team Max will be out again in memory of our dear friend, and I invite anyone who’s interested to join us.

If there is one thing that each of us can do to honour Max’s memory, it is to live our lives as he did – to show other people kindness and compassion, to make time for those around us, to listen to the problems of others and to smile.

Pam Damoff is a Ward 2 Councillor

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HOT FASHIONS Local fashion experts tell us what’s new this season

By Suzy Godefroy

Warm weather sends us scouring through our closets to take stock of what we have and what we need.

Fashion experts advise buying something new every year and working it into your wardrobe to keep your outfits fresh, interesting and updated.

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o discover what’s new this season we turn to some of Oakville’s most popular fashion boutiques. Anna Cammarata of Avante Boutique, Sue Chatsworth of Chatsworth & Hall and Claudia Russo of TiVesto reveal some great insight into what is trending on the runways.

Anna Cammarata of Avante Boutique in Downtown Oakville has been in fashion for over 24 years and has vast insight into everyday fashions that look and feel great. “I would have to say that 2015 is all about unveiling the true romantic at heart.”

Silk, lace, crochet, cotton and linen can create flowing lines and structured silhouettes.

Runways all over the world have featured the boho-chic style which is a combination of sheer materials, lace detailing and retro patterns. Italy’s Femma Fatale is a stunning novelty line that goes great with a pair of True Lux lace 6

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With a multitude of trendy European fashions from sizes 4 to 16 available at Avante, Anna recommends some of her favourite designers such as Paul Brial and Caty Lesca.

These designers offer beautifully constructed garments in luxurious fabrics and cuts for every figure.

With the summer heat soon on its way, linen dresses from Maloka of Portugal are also a must this year. Avante lines include Paul Brial, Simon Chang, Desigual, Femme Fatale, Caty Leska, Frank Lyman, Mac Jeans, Maloka, Roc’N Karma, NYDJ, Sandwich, Sympli, Tricotto, and Tru Lux. Avante Boutique is located at the south-west corner of Lakeshore and Reynolds and offers full wardrobing services at no charge.

Chatsworth & Hall is a charming ladies clothing and accessories store located in a

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Oakville’s only specialty swimwear boutique. Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Oakville.

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century old building in Downtown Oakville.

Owner Sue Pritchard says when you are relaxed and comfortable you are confident, and that is how you feel at Chatsworth & Hall.

Chatsworth & Hall offers free alterations on regularly priced clothing and guarantees that anything you purchase will fit you perfectly.

When you don’t have to worry about the fit, you have more confidence about the look.

Chatsworth & Hall lines include NJDJ, Bylyse, Nic & Zoe, Parkhurst, Betty Barclay, Mac Jeans and Joseph Ribkoff.

Claudia Russo of TiVesto Boutique in Bronte tells us that a major component in the 2015 fashion scene is floral prints. Despite its somewhat repetitive design, floral is timeless. Luckily, designers such as Anna Rachele offer the latest florals for the everyday modern woman. Ti Vesto Boutique believes that florals are definitely a must for your wardrobe.

Similar to florals, leather will not be fading anytime soon. Designers such as Les Soeurs and Sonia Villa have graced the fashion world by designing beautiful leather pieces in pants, wide belts and the gorgeous jackets.

For those who love their blue jeans, restructured denim is back with unique styles that are rich in design.

Boho designs are also very popular, going against the fitted miniskirt and tight tank top.

Boho fashion is all about comfort and includes delicate elongated dresses, funky designs and multiple hippie looks. TiVesto lines include Les Soeurs, Anna Rachele, and Sonia Villa. TiVesto is located on Lakeshore Road in Bronte Village.

Beachy Keen is Oakville’s only specialty swimwear boutique. Located in the heart of beautiful Downtown Oakville, Beachy Keen has a wide selection of designer swimwear for all shapes and sizes and is well stocked with cover ups, sarongs, pareos, beach dresses,

sun hats, sandals and beach bags.

The store features Azura, California Girl, La Blanca, Nanette Lepore and Sea Folley.

Downtown Oakville has become a destination location for luxury brands being sold on consignment. By Consignment on Trafalgar Road and Closet 112 and Second Chance on Dunn Street have become very popular consignment boutiques for all ages as the sustainable fashion marketplace has grown significantly. From Gucci, Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana, Burberry, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Michael Kors, Christian Louboutin, and Jimmy Choo, shopping for your choice designer has become an impressive escapade.

Enjoy incredible merchandise that looks great and at a fraction of the retail price. OM

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Designer Tips

What’s new for the home in 2015

By Jenna Cadieux

Each year new design trends and colour palettes re-inspire our love of “home.”

As a designer, I am frequently asked what’s worthy of an investment.

These are a few simple ways (for weekend handymen and design enthusiasts alike) to update your home this season.

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Put it on a Dimmer One of the simplest and most effective ways to improve the feeling in your home is to install dimmer switches on all decorative light fixtures, even lamps. A dimmed dining room chandelier can mimic the soft glow of candlelight, and island pendants can alter a kitchen from prep station to quiet cafÊ with a simple touch (and don’t we all look better in a softer light?).

Maximize Windows with Drapery Designers employ many tricks to create the look of larger, dramatic windows with drapery. To elongate a window and heighten a room, hang drapery rods only a few inches below the ceiling or crown moulding. Also, ensure that the draperies look full by using lined panels. The second layer creates a soft, rolling effect and protects the fabric from fading.

Monochromatic is Modern Most homeowners’ first instinct is to paint baseboards, trim and crown moulding bright white, to contrast with the wall colour. Consider painting out this detail with the same colour as the wall for a more modern look. Visually, it prevents the eye from stopping at the trim, creating a seamless transition from floor to ceiling.

A Softened Palette Following the popularity of industrial style, interiors are now taking a softer turn. Blush pinks and muted blues are appearing in fabrics, furniture and rugs as a more feminine counterpart, and these shades look beautiful paired with the gold and brass metals that have reinvented our hardware, faucets and accessories.

The folks at Swiss Interiors, a Downtown Oakville fixture for more than 60 years, suggest a touch of whimsy to personalize a room. Comfort should be the most important element when choosing a sofa or chair for a well-used room and replace at least one accessory item every season to keep your decor updated.

Making even the smallest changes can have a great impact on how we feel about our home.

Consider attempting one of these ideas as a weekend project, and trust me on the dimmers.

OM Jenna Cadieux is an Oakville-based designer. She can be reached at 289-815-3289

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Making the core a destination for culture, commerce and connections Downtown Oakville is a thriving, vibrant, cultural, commercial and residential area and the Town of Oakville wants to ensure it remains that way — a downtown that protects the past while providing for the future.

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he Downtown Plan was launched in December of 2013 and set the stage for an intensive year of community engagement. Public consultation was fuelled by the passion that drives retailers, arts groups, cultural groups, residents and property owners to want to make something good even better — to want to get involved and have a voice in their community.

The Downtown Plan is one of the most creative, inclusive and compelling projects in Oakville and the community’s input has been, and continues to be, critical in making this project a success. The

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Town believes that to realize the dream will be the greatest measure of success.

One of the most significant components is the Downtown Cultural Hub Study, which explores opportunities to create a downtown cultural destination — creating a space with a performing arts centre, art gallery, library, as well as outdoor and indoor program space that will become the cultural, social, and economic heart of our community.

Last fall, the public was presented with a set of themes that looked at possible locations for the cultural facilities. The two preferred plans

were Adapt Existing (rebuild to create better/ bigger spaces in the current locations) and Dispersed (build some new facilities on Centennial Square and some on other town sites such as the former post office).

The DCH team is now developing options for how these cultural facilities can fit and work together best on which sites. How and when all these facilities can/should be constructed is a huge undertaking. The sequencing of the facilities will need to take into consideration several principles including current facility operations, cost and construction implications.

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The next step is for the DCH study team to present a draft Downtown Master Plan to the public on June 24. This draft plan will outline the options for both renovated and the new build models and ask residents and business owners for feedback before going to town council in the fall.

The other component of the plan includes a transportation and streetscape study, which will create a master plan for all of the roads in the downtown study area — from Allan Street west to Navy Street, and Randall Street south

to Robinson Street. The purpose was to create standards for any future work in this area that would enhance the downtown by improving the streetscape and function of the roads for people and all modes of transportation. This study also provides direction for the reconstruction of Lakeshore Road.

This plan got the green light and so the twoyear process begins with consultations with business owners and area residents.

The end result promises to be a more vibrant and picturesque downtown core. OM Oak ville Magazine

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HEALTH

Spring into Health Three of Oakville’s top foodies and wellness aficionados reveal revitalization tips Edited and Compiled by Nicolette Little

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ome of Oakville’s dedicated health advocates have some Spring tips to help you restore your sense of post-winter wellbeing. The following are “top tips” from CJ Martin, owner of CJ’s Cafe in Bronte, who has focused on helping residents “nourish body and soul” since 2006, Shannon Miniaci, food writer and tea sommelier, and owner of Bronte’s Mad Hatter Tea Co., and Maureen Vohora, owner of iGita Hot Yoga Studio and OmJuice, smoothie and juice bar.

Tips from CJ “I am a ‘Nutritarian,’” says CJ. “That means I try to get the most nutrition per calorie I can. There is something called the ANDI Scale (Aggregate Nutrient Density Index), which tells you which foods have the most nutrition per calorie (you can Google it). When meal planning and shopping for home or the café, I make sure 90-95 percent of the calories are highly nutritious and delicious. The other 5–10 percent – well, that’s for the just-for-fun food: foods or drinks that have no redeeming health benefit, but you love them anyway. I couldn’t live my life without ever having another cookie! It’s all about balance.

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Tips from Shannon According to Shannon, “Tea is jam-packed with wonderful enriching health properties.” Apparently, “It’s loaded with flavonoids, polyphenol antioxidants and EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) flavanols, which are antioxidants specific to the camellia sinensis plant and can also be found in red wine. Free radicals deprive our cells of oxygen and cause damage to our DNA, which leads to multiple types of cancer, heart disease, clogged arteries and excess weight retention.

The unique, oxygen-rich, antimicrobial and antioxidant qualities of tea help fight against free radicals floating around in our body, and regular tea consumption assists the body’s natural radical defence mechanism.”

Which teas are best for health, one might ask?

Shannon recommends white tea, which has the most potent anticancer properties, as well as green tea, which has the highest concentration of EGCG flavanols. Black, pu-erh and tisanestyle teas also make the grade. As a general rule, Shannon recommends that the less the tea is processed, the better!

Tips from Maureen Maureen suggests cleansing as a great way to flush toxins from your system and to give you a “jump start” on your path to better health and wellness.

“Embarking on a juice cleanse doesn’t mean you have to starve yourself of the nutrition your body requires: you can drink any number of raw juices to get the vitamins and minerals you need, while your body takes a break from your normal solid foods to effectively ‘flush out your system.’” Maureen also notes that “Cleansing can have amazing effects on your body, as well as your overall feelings of wellness and clarity, leaving you feeling lighter, fresher and revitalized – which is exactly what you need when summer (and bathing suit season) is just around the corner.”

We’ve marched through March and sprung into Spring: it’s time to open ourselves up to the revitalization that warmer climes can bring. The food and drinks we consume, however, cannot be undervalued for the role they play in our overall health. For more health tips, email CJ Martin at cj@cjscafeinbronte.com, Shannon Miniaci at info@madhattertea.co, or Maureen Vohora at iGita@OmLife.ca, or even better, drop by CJ’s Café, Mad Hatter Tea Co., or iGita Hot Yoga Studio’s juice bar – OmJuice, in Oakville. OM

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FASHION GUIDE Pink full piece bathing suit

by La Blanca $185 Beachy Keen

Sun hat by Wallaroo Hat Company $125 Beachy Keen

Flip flops by Flojoe​ $45 Beachy Keen

Nanette Lepore bikini Top $125, Bottom $95 Beachy Keen

DRESS BY SAO PAULO $189 Avante Boutique

ANIMAL PRINT DRESS BY SAO PAULO $175 Avante Boutique

Colourful Betty Barclay scarf $75 Chatsworth & Hall

KRYSIA Swarovski crystal elements made in Canada Necklace $45, EaRrings $25 Chatsworth & Hall

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Louis Vuitton shoes and accessories Wedge shoes $400 ($800 retail) Wallet $450 ($800 retail) Shoulder bag $595 ($1,000 retail) Closet 112

fashion finds Gifts and party wear—it can all be found conveniently in Oakville

New Gucci handbag $1,800

By Consignment

Stainless steel Gucci watch $495 ($985 retail) Second Chance

Necklace and earrings by Virginia Jack Labradorite, Swarovski necklace $295 Sterling silver, Swarovski earring $55 Second Chance

Purse by Victoria Beckham $1,795 ($3,125 retail) Second Chance

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GIFT GUIDE clock $69 Swiss Interiors

Kettles in colour or stainless steel; stovetop or electric Stovetop kettles range $65–$135 To Set A Table

Accessory groupings elephant $15, B&W box $27, crocodile picture frame $45, B&W frame $19, balls $5.95 each, silver dish $79, throw $139 Swiss Interiors

iPrep Tablet Stand by Prepara $29.99 To Set A Table

Lampe Berger purifies the air with a selection of fragrances Lamps $48-$130 Fragrances $23.99/500mL To Set A Table oak ville magazine

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The Randall Residences Spring Celebration at

Fashion event takes place at Downtown Oakville’s latest luxury condos To celebrate the arrival of spring, Oakville-based residential development firm Rosehaven Homes held an elegant evening soirÊe for current and prospective residents, friends, and families of The Randall Residences.

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eld at The Randall Residences sales centre and conceptual model suite on April 22, the Style of Spring event introduced Oakville’s finest in luxury fashion. While guests enjoyed a selection of hors d’oeuvres from Ristorante Sotto Sotto, models presented designer looks from local boutiques Tocca Finita and M for Men, fine jewellery by Knar, and hair and makeup by Yorkville’s renowned Salon Daniel.

Guests raised a glass of Vineland Estates wine to mark the news that concrete pouring has commenced at the site of The Randall Residences.

Notable guests included Marco and Silvio Guglietti of Rosehaven Homes, Randall Residences interior designer Ferris Rafauli, The Forest Hill Group’s Robert Klopot, Tocca Finita’s Anna Rea, M for Men’s Patrizio Del Bianco, Knar Jewellery’s Vicken Buzbuzian, Daniel Fiorio of Salon Daniel, and Monarch Event Group’s Erika Larva and Liz Walsh.

Located at the corner of Randall Street and Reynolds Road, The Randall Residences building boasts just 36 elegant suites. The building’s classic,

European-inspired architecture and interiors were designed in the Beaux-Arts tradition. Suites range from 1,800 to over 3,000 square feet, and feature grand rotunda foyers, wide gallery hallways, superb sight lines, gracefully proportioned principal rooms, dramatic 10- and 12-foot ceilings, floor-toceiling windows, and Juliet balconies. The rooftop boasts a beautifully landscaped common terrace.

An on-site hotel-style concierge will be available 24/7, anchor tenant Ristorante Sotto Sotto offers an outstanding catering menu of exquisite Italian fare, and a salon and spa and boutiques will fill the main floor retail space. OM

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With the arrival of spring comes the emergence of life – tree buds, crocuses, tulips and restaurant patios. Oakville is home to an array of patios, from small sidewalk cafe tables to full dining areas.

Bronte, Kerr Village and Downtown Oakville boast dozens of outdoor settings to suit any taste and palate – and mood.

Corks Restaurant One of downtown’s most popular eateries has a wonderful patio for lunch, dinner or a midafternoon break. Nestled in what is affectionately known as Lakeshore Lane, Corks offers an adventurous tapas-style menu and a generous wine selection.

The first original Corks Restaurant in Oakville has been serving up a taste of Spanish and Portuguese-American inspired food in traditional tapas style since 2009. The small plates are perfect for sharing and allow couples and groups to experience a wide array of flavours in

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Its location offers a nice quiet respite from the bustling shopping scene along Lakeshore Road, just a few steps away. Corks is open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. corksrestaurant.ca oak ville Magazine

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The Crêpe Kitchen Celebrating five years in Oakville, The Crêpe Kitchen on Dunn Street has quickly gained a reputation – and the awards to back that up – for their homemade gourmet sweet and savoury crêpes. Reminiscent of a small French bistro, the restaurant has a quaint sidewalk setting to enjoy the spring and summer air while enjoying one of their delicious crêpes.

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday and until 4 p.m. on Sunday (closed Monday), The Crêpe Kitchen has become a favourite stop for visitors from across Canada and beyond. The reason for its popularity? Guests

are welcomed by the friendly owners Eduardo and Ana Siles and are able to select from a wide array of crêpes, French onion soup, sandwiches and salads, all homemade in their open kitchen.

The restaurant received its liquor licence a couple of years ago so you can enjoy a Niagara wine or local beer with your crêpe. Oh, and let’s not forget the French-pressed Peruvian coffee to cap off an amazing breakfast, lunch or mid-day snack.

“We are so thankful to our many loyal customers, many of whom travel from the GTA, Guelph, Niagara and farther afield,” Ana says. The restaurant has been rewarded with numerous lo-

Piazza Bistro In the Towne Square, located in the heart of Downtown Oakville, Piazza Bistro’s two patios are the perfect place to experience firsthand their passion for food and good company. The Piazza Bistro philosophy was inspired by the Italian piazza culture, where the town square is the heart and soul of community life, filled with music, laughter and aromas of fresh coffee and authentic food.

Dine on the licensed patio, under the red umbrellas and surrounded by luscious greenery.

Choose from a lunch menu of panini, pizza, and salads, or make your selections from the delicious Italian-inspired dinner menu with chef ’s daily features. The patio is the perfect place to meet friends for one of Piazza’s specialty drinks or explore its exceptional wine list.

Complete your meal with one of Piazza’s famous coffees, an authentic Italian gelato, house-baked sweets or fresh fruit smoothie while watching the world go by. facebook.com/Piazza.Bistro.Oakville Piazza Bistro

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Lynn Nguyen and Karolina Roman are the spa’s manager and medical esthetician, respectively. Both are friendly in a way that goes far beyond the strained smiles sometimes forced on clients by modern customer service standards. I was welcomed to the spa with genuine interest and offered healthful teas and delicious chocolates.

Then they sat me down for stage one of my SSS experience: the pedicure. After 25 years of dance training and performance, it’s an understatement

to say I’m not fond of my feet. Nonetheless, great conversation and clear evidence that these ladies were well trained and experienced put me at ease.

As a medical esthetician, Karolina is not only able to give an enjoyable pedicure, facial or other treatments; she’s also trained to recognize skin-related health issues and treat them at a deeper level. If you have rosacea, dry and cracked skin, or scarring, for example, she can work to relieve these problems and then recommend follow-up care at home. Throughout my facial, Karolina was able to address my skin health questions from a medical perspective, which was a special treat. She even sent me home with a few tips for self-care and prevention.

The quality of the treatments is of the highest order. It is a rare facial that makes me feel I’m actually glowing from inside out – and rarer still when the beneficial results last. Products like Environ and Footlogix were used during the

facial and pedicure stages of treatment, and they are recognized for their efficacy in the cleansing, rejuvenation and/or protection of skin. Further, all metal implements used during a manicure or pedicure procedure have been sterilized to the level of a hospital or medical care centre. Foot files are used only once, and then given to the client to take home. The attention given to sanitation and health in this area was both noticeable, and reassuring.

Of course, the fact that SSS’s big windows allowed me to gaze out over the harbour, and that the interior design – with its blue and silver hues, plentiful decorative cushions and massive chandelier – makes clients feel they’re of royal descent must be mentioned, as they are added benefits to what this spa has to offer. I wholeheartedly offer my recommendation that you be treated by the lovely Karolina and Lynn – as well as SSS’s other medical estheticians – at Bronte’s truly beautiful South Shore Spa. OM

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err Street is a mecca of yogic activity. The number of people – women, men, teens and kids alike – strolling around in the latest athletic and stretch gear has grown exponentially over the past year. Has an increasing trend towards health consciousness been causing Oakville’s “yoga revolution” – or has yoga somehow become more accessible, exciting and innovative in this town? While it’s probably a mix of these factors, one word goes a long way to explaining the growth in yoga’s sway: “iGita.” iGita, then and now… iGita opened its doors five years ago, albeit in a different location and form. Originally a members-only club on Lakeshore Road, in downtown Oakville, the owners – Shawn and Maureen – quickly realized there was a massive market for yoga in town. They had to act quickly, out of sheer need, to triple their space. Having moved to their current Kerr Street location about a year ago, the new 12,500 square foot space is now also regularly filled to capacity. As Shawn notes, “We regularly see 35 to 50 people in our classes, and sometimes we’re up to as many as 80.”

There are several reasons for this interest, and these reasons go beyond the vicissitudes of temporary whim or fad. iGita presents visitors with a panoply of healthy living options, or what Shawn calls “value added” elements, in the form of varied classes (yoga, hot yoga, Pilates, hot Pilates, spin, aerial yoga or barre, for example), nutritious prepared beverages and foods, and an unmistakable feeling of community that has grown amongst the studio’s many members. Of course, the fact that, as soon as you step inside iGita’s double

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recently opened inside the studio with partners Jessica and Allison. Providing delicious “juiced-toorder” smoothies and blended juice options – including the “Summerlicious” and “Mother Earth,” which are major client favourites – this juice bar allows members to pre-order a fresh and satisfying

drink that will be ready and waiting for them after their class. OmJuice has a variety of fresh raw, vegan, organic and gluten and dairy-free options; it sources all ingredients locally; and it even makes its own almond milk. iGita also runs a number of guided cleanses and detox programs through the studio and OmJuice juice bar, and clients can pick up their needed cleanse food items and juices (just bring your glass jar!) on-site.

Shawn and Maureen have now set up a patio outside the studio, on Kerr, to make OmJuice’s menu items accessible to the public.

“Sun Salutations” – for real. iGita has demonstrated incredible growth.

And it’s in no way resting on its laurels. The day of our interview, in fact, Shawn received good news: iGita will be offering classes on their rooftop yoga deck this summer! This rooftop patio will allow members to practise and take classes while overlooking Lake Ontario, Oakville’s tree canopy and the attractive downtown Oakville core as early as the first week of June. This same month, iGita will launch its very own Ayurvedic clinic and services, adding yet another avenue through which Oakville residents can access natural treatments.

From its humble beginnings five years ago to its current state of mass popularity, iGita has had a powerful impact on Oakville residents’ physical and mental wellbeing. It is clear from the plethora yogis coming in and out of iGita’s doors that Oakville’s residents are thankful. And thankfulness, wellbeing, and good health tend to have a trickle-down effect through a community at large…

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