Toronto Summerlicious

Summer in Toronto is not only a fun time to get out there to enjoy the festivals and the shopping but also delicious. Every Summer Toronto celebrated with Summerlicious which was a two weeks Culinary event in July where the Restaurants around the city participated to offer three or four courses fixe prix menu worth from $15 to $45. Yes, believe it or not. It is our chance to eat at those expensive fine dining restaurants for a fraction of its price. One of the the things we love here in Toronto is our patios at Restaurants. Every summer, everyone comes out and hangs out in the patio to have a drink or a complete meal with family and friends. How about you? Do you enjoy hanging out at the patio for a meal during summer? Try it, its one of the best things to do in life. 

One of the meals we had during Summerlicious were the Tuna Tataki salad, Atlantic Cod with Asparagus and fried potatoes, Creme Caramel with berries and the Panna Cotta with berries.

Of course, we had some refreshing Sangria to beat the Summer heat. 

Then after our foray into Summerlicious, we walked along Bloor Street for some shopping passing by Gucci and admiring these summer flowers along the way.

We checked out Prada to see what is new and in style.

Can't resist the Louis Vuitton Art of Travel Window displays in Red and White stripes and balloons.

We also visited the Royal Ontario Museum to see the Mesopotamia Inventing Our World Exhibit featuring the collection from the British Museum in London, England. 

The Exhibit featured the art and history of  Mesopotamia which comprised of the First Cities in Assyria and Babylon. It was in these Ancient Civilisations that Writing and even Justice were first conceived.

Some of the Exhibits from one of my favourite museums, The British Museum now on loan to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). 

Some of the products inspired by the Exhibit for sale at the ROM shop.

The earrings were inspired from the Ancient jewels of the Queens of Assyria.

The colourful lanterns and bowls were just enchanting.

In Toronto, we have Vespas ready for a spin around the City.

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London: Fun with Kids!

My friend Grace and her family will be travelling to London this month. Grace asked me what to do in London with her daughter?  Here are some of my suggestions to her.

London Zoo.
(Photo credit: London Zoo)


Visiting the London Zoo at Regent's Park will definitely be fun, entertaining and educational for both children and adults. The whole park is a huge complex with tons of fun activities and discovery. View different kinds of animals from the mammals, the birds and even a Penguin Beach.

Photo credit: London Zoo.

Photo credit: London Zoo.



2. Sealife London Aquarium

The London Aquarium is located near the London Eye along the Thames River. I suggest to ride the River Cruise then get off at the London Eye to ride it first. Then afterwards, walk over to the London Aquarium to have a fun and relaxing time viewing the marine animals with the children.

The London Eye and the Thames River.

Clown Fish is one of the water species to visit in the London Aquarium.
(Photo credit: London Aquarium)

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Louis Vuitton Christmas Windows

One of my favourite brands in the world is Louis Vuitton. They have a long history of exceptional quality, craftsmanship, design and great style.  I wish that I am in Paris, France right now to personally view  the Louis Vuitton Christmas Holiday Windows in their Champs Elysee Flagship store. Who else but Louis Vuitton  can create such whimsical, fantastic and beautiful Christmas windows!

Here is the video of the making of the Louis Vuitton Holidays Circus Windows:

Video by Louis Vuitton



Photo credit: Louis Vuitton

Photo Credit: Louis Vuitton

Then in some Major Cities around the World:

George Street,  Sydney, Australia

Louis Vuitton Christmas Window display to be unveiled starting this Saturday in Sydney, Australia featured the Kangaroo made with Louis Vuitton bags and accessories. These animals for Louis Vuitton were created by SLG Animals - Billie Achilleos .
Photo credit: Louis  Vuitton



 Bond Street, London UK, Louis Vuitton Store

The Iconic Louis Vuitton Trunk designed by  British Designer Grayson Perry.

The Louis Vuitton trunk was conceived by Grayson Perry as a shrine to his 50 yr old bear -
Alan Measles. 
Photo credit: Louis Vuitton.

Holiday Circus is the theme of the Louis Vuitton Christmas Windows in their Paris flagship store. Then in Sydney, Australia, Louis Vuitton featured Australia's national animals like the Kangaroo, the crocodile, all made with Louis Vuitton bags and accessories.  Then on Bond St, in London, England, the Christmas Window featured the iconic Louis Vuitton Trunk  designed by British Designer Grayson Perry, who currently have an Exhibit at the British Museum titled  "The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman"  opened from 6th October 2011 until 19 February 2012.

 From the video, we learned that Louis Vuitton even have their own workshops to create all of these fantastic displays.  Of course the mannequin models are wearing Louis Vuitton clothing and  carrying the iconic Louis Vuitton bags.  They are so original and creative!  Viewing these colourful pictures of the Christmas windows just inspires me and makes me smile!

To view more of Louis Vuitton Circus: www.louisvuitton.com
I assure you it is fun to watch!

Have a good weekend!

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