Food and drink: Maru Bistro

Maru Bistro is a Japanese restaurant using French techniques located in Leslieville, a neighbourhood in the east end of Toronto. Before I worked with them to create these beautiful photos, I had visited this restaurant multiple times. I enjoy the food, the casual ambiance, and the wonderful staff and I always look forward to coming back.

Ebi trio sliders

Ebi slider

Octopus two ways (crispy and grilled): Octopus, green salad, shiso pesto, miso sauce, spicy mayo

Sunomono salad: glass noodle, tako, black tiger shrimp, surf clam, seaweed, ponzu dressing

Feature: Apartment Therapy x The Apartment Life

Fiona of The Apartment Life was featured again on Apartment Therapy for her shower’s unique pink grout. She chose a bright and fun-coloured grout to go with her bold red hardware.

Read more about her design process.

Interior: Christine Joseph Design (Modern primary bathroom)

Christine Joseph Design designed this modern primary bathroom to have large format tiles, a freestanding soaker tub, and custom cabinetry for a double vanity and lots of storage.

Glass separates the shower and toilet, both with their own doors.

Custom cabinetry and double vanity

Plenty of storage in enclosed cabinets and an open shelf

Interior: The Kwendy Home Christmas

Once again, The Kwendy Home has decorated her home in the most festive way. Each area has its own holiday cheer, some of which are fun DIY projects.

From green garlands to paper bag snowflakes to DIY mushroom ornaments, there are many sources of inspiration all in one place. Follow Wendy on Instagram, TikTok, and her website to see what project she’s working on next!