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Summertime in Calgary is precious because we only get it for about thirty seconds, and there are so many incredible things to do around town! How can you choose? To help you out, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite local festivals and happenings this summer. Sled Island Since 2007, [...]

Summer is when we enjoy longer days and shorter sleeves… but what about our beauty routines? Shake off the thick creams and salves of winter and step into a new skin care and beauty routine fit for summer! Skin Care Winters in Calgary are dry, cold and windy which can [...]

We wanted to bring you a snapshot of what living on Fourth Street looks like, so we sat down with a local resident and super-mom and wife, Anne M. Curious how she spends her day? Keep reading to see what a typical weekday looks like for this lady-about-town! 6:00am: Wake [...]

Calgary, it’s time to invest in new chic spring clothing! Despite the love-hate relationship we all have with the current weather, we can achieve a love-love relationship with our wardrobes. Making a few choice investments will help you have a sunshine-y outlook, no matter the weather. According to the Elle [...]

With a new year comes new décor trends. In 2018, we enjoyed features like subway tile walls, rose gold fixtures, exposed lighting and soft neutral palettes. This year, interior design trends are swinging towards luxe velvet, floral patterns, and richer colour palettes (think deep jewel tones). If you’re looking to [...]

Looking to explore new flavours? Look no further than the YYC Food & Drink Expo! Over the past few years, Calgary’s food and beverage scene has exploded. Home to over ten of Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants, foodies flock to #YYC to enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and unique dining experiences from a [...]

Last week we shared our favourite places to make good on your 2019 New Year's Resolutions by eating right and getting your sweat on. Enjoy part two, where we showcase the best spots to treat and pamper yourself! Treat Yourself Clear Float With so many worries following us from 2018 [...]

2019 has arrived and your resolutions that come with it. 4th Street is the perfect place to indulge in some self-care. We’ve put together a round-up of our favourite spots to eat well and get your sweat on! 4th Street: One Street, A Thousand Avenues. Healthy Eating for a Healthy [...]

Photo: Wurst Calgary Weekends are all about food, friends and family, so gather together on 4th Street at one of these great brunch spots. Rose & Crown - Built in the 1920's as a funeral home, the Rose & Crown is rated one of the top four haunted places in [...]

From relaxing on a sunny 4th Street patio to enjoying a backyard BBQ, the wine that pairs with summer is rosé.   We talked to Geoff Last, general manager of Bin 905, about what makes rosé the quintessential summer wine, and we were fascinated to hear about its history, how [...]