Hello Darlings,

Having my university degree in art history and architecture, gallery visits are a big part of my personal life. Art Gallery of Ontario is one of my favorites to visit for inspiration, and this summer the gallery has a wonderful exhibit, Picasso: Masterpieces from Musée National Picasso running until August 26.

Along with the Surreal Things exhibit from summer 2009, this exhibit is my personal favorite. The collection is fascinating and special for many reasons including that it is Picasso's personal collection of works that he either never sold or re-acquired. In the words of the artist, " I paint the way some people write an autobiography. The paintings, finished or not, are the pages from my diary."

I was fortunate to receive a guided tour of the Picasso exhibit courtesy of the Art Gallery of Ontario, and was able to photograph which is rare. This post is very special to me, and I really hope that you enjoy it!

Hello Darlings,

Congratulations to ALEXANDRA POPRAWA from Toronto for winning the Sherway Gardens $100 Cadillac Fairview shop! card® Giveaway

Hello Darlings,

Always a nature lover — I grew up spending summers at my grandparent's farm in Ukraine — and loving the thrill of adventure, the weekend at Blue Mountain satisfied my inner Marta-the-explorer. Savoring down time at Scandinave Spa and pool time at The Westin Trillium was a treat, but exploring the beauty of Ontario's Apple Country was an experience that I will never forget! To say that it made a lasting impression is an understatement.

Hello Darlings,

To begin my romantic Blue Mountain getaway in style, our first couples activity after checking in at the Westin was to experience the famous Scandinave Spa. Unlike any spa I've experienced, the concept at Scandinave Blue is to place one in touch with nature. As the only Nordic spa in Ontario, the facility is surrounded by forests of birch trees and has magnificent scenic views of Niagara Escarpment. The ancient practice of baths dates back more than 3000 years B.C. and is attributed to cleansing the body, improving blood circulation and releasing endorphins.

Thanks to Scandinave Spa at Blue Mountain, one reader will win two weekday passes :)

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