[bc_video video_id="6283220925001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] #1 Structured coats for a work look

• I love that this coat from a brand named My Coat is Blue which is Canadian is a Black-Woman-owned business!
• The coats are produced upon order, which eliminates any overstock and made to order right here in Toronto, keeping it local and of course a low-carbon advantage.
• When you wear this coat, you don’t really need to wear anything else.
• You can put it over a pair of jeans and look like you walked off a magazine, over a pencil coat, anything you’ll look like a million bucks!

[caption id="attachment_247105" align="aligncenter" width="239"] Monet Granite Coat[/caption] #2 Faux fur coats for drinks on the outdoor patio

• White faux fur coat fromWinners
• Grey sweater, black jumpsuit, black chunky boots, grey ear muffs, and preloved Mitts
• Faux fur is really in trend this season, I feel like we typically style it for a night out, but I love wearing it for a casual look.
• Heading for drinks on an outdoor patio? Reach for your faux/fur coat
• Faux is always in trend
• Post pandemic vibe, elevating your casual look with a luxe piece

[caption id="attachment_247106" align="aligncenter" width="265"] The coat is from Marshalls[/caption]   #3 Plaid coat for a party look

• Embrace the plaid pattern and have some fun.
• For this look, I have a blue plaid long coat styled with plaid heels and a party dress.
• Sometimes plaid can feel conservative, thinking school uniforms, I think of my uncle John in his plaid pants at Christmas, very traditional.
• Very light red detail in the coat picks up on the red detail in the shoes.

[caption id="attachment_247108" align="aligncenter" width="240"] The coat is from Marshalls[/caption] #4 Puffer coats for a sporty look

• Blank Verse puffer green coat
• I love this particular one, from a BIPOC owned Canadian company, and they’re made of post-consumer waste and all their pieces are unisex which cuts down on production.
• I’ve paired it with an H&M Sport Teddy coat which is also made from post-consumer waste
• The red mitts are from Soia & Kyo

[caption id="attachment_247113" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Blankverse Recycled Puffer Jacket[/caption]   #5 Monochromatic outfits with bright coats for a fun day out

• If you are going to get a coat this season go for colour!
• This coat is a Sentaler coat and I absolutely love this blue colour
• When styling this coat make sure to find blue pieces that match the same blue colour to pull the look together, I used a blue fuzzy sweater and patterned skirt from Winners.

[caption id="attachment_247111" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Suri Alpaca Long Notched Collar Wrap Coat[/caption]

The holiday season has begun and sometimes finding the perfect gift for your BFF can be hard to do. We've got you covered with holiday gifts that are perfect for the friends in your life. 1. For friends close to the heart  For a sentimental gift option that is also stylish, friendship bracelets are a great gift. This pack from Amazon has a matching pair of friendship bracelets that allow you to give them one and keep one for yourself. This is also a great idea for friends who live far away to show that you are always thinking of them. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="216"] Friendship Bracelet Sets[/caption] You can also buy matching friendship-themed wine tumblers for late-night porch hangouts together. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="197"] BFF Soul Sister Wine Tumbler[/caption] Another option is this "Why You're My Bestie" book that allows you to fill in the blanks to make it sentimental or silly! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="160"] Knock Why You're My Bestie Fill in the Love[/caption] 2. For friends that need some TLC  We love a good self-care night. A great gift is a manicure set that comes with all the tools they need to do their nails from home. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="176"] Manicure Set[/caption] A diffuser is a practical gift for your BFF and perfect for making any room smell like a spa! This diffuser is affordable, comes with many light and diffuser functions, and is modern and sleek. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="160"] Essential Oil Diffuser[/caption] This candle is a cute yet funny gift for the bestie in your life. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="191"] Bestie Definition Candle[/caption] Another option for friends is to buy card games that you can play while having a chill night. Code games or For the Girls are some of our favourites for large groups or a girl's night. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="176"] Codenames Party Game[/caption] You can never go wrong with PJs! This set is so cozy and you and your BFF can get matching ones for your holiday movie marathon! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="149"] Women's Pajamas Set Long Sleeves[/caption] 3. For friends who like to travel For the jet setter friend, there are cute travel-inspired gifts that are perfect if they are going on a trip soon or planning one in the future. This rose gold passport cover with matching bag tags is convenient for organizing travel essentials and the passport cover has an RFID blocking feature to keep their personal information safe. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="198"] Leather Passport Holder[/caption] Travel jewelry boxes are also a great idea to keep jewelry organized and protected when they travel, plus it is small enough to easily fit into a handbag. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="160"] Small Travel Leather Jewellery Organizer[/caption] Another gift idea is a fanny pack or crossbody bag to keep valuables, masks, and sanitizer close when travelling. This fanny pack is so stylish, waterproof and comes in a variety of styles and colours. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Waterproof Nylon Waist Pack[/caption] We love how fashionable and practical this toiletry travel bag is, and it can help save space in a suitcase. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="224"] Chandelli Toiletry Travel Bag[/caption] 4. For the organized friend Whether your friend works from home or goes into the office, stationery gifts are a perfect idea. This stationery set comes with cute and stylish clips, note pads, tape, magnets, and pens. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="265"] Stationery Set Leopard Flower Style[/caption] A day planner is also an amazing gift as we head into the new year! This day planner comes in fun patterns with everything they need to stay organized. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="192"] Greenery 2022 Planner[/caption]

Another favourite is the journal series by Monica Sweeny.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="195"] A Journal for Leaving Your Bullsh*t Behind and Creating a Happy Life[/caption] 5. For friends on the go For the friend that is always on the go, there are gifts that will help make their busy lives a little easier. We love these foldable flats in a bag that are stylish, comfortable, and portable. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="279"] Fit in Clouds Portable Foldable Flats[/caption] Who doesn't love a hair blowout in seconds! This Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer is highly rated and absolutely amazing. It also comes with a detachable head making it easy to bring in a bag or pack in a suitcase, perfect for your friend on the go. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="160"] Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Hot Air Brush, Mint[/caption] Another great gift is a purse hook for when restaurants don't have bag hooks. Instead of putting your nice bag on the ground, the purse hook allows you to hang your bag on the table. It is even great to hook on in the car to prevent the bag from tipping over and everything falling out! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="220"] 6 Pack Purse Hook[/caption] Drink tumblers are also good for the friend on the go as they keep their drink to the temperature of their liking and come in stylish colours. People on TikTok rave about the quality of these tumblers from Amazon and swear they keep their drink cold and never leak.   [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="210"] Simple Modern 24oz Classic Tumbler with Straw Lid[/caption]   All of our product suggestions are independently researched and sourced by Cityline. However, if you purchase something through cityline.tv, we may earn commission. Thanks for visiting us!

[bc_video video_id="6283221601001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] While some designers will make space in a kitchen design for a pantry or bar area, I believe it's time to embrace your inner barista and build yourself a stylish at-home coffee bar. I would personally bet that we drink more coffee than wine, so why not make a real statement in your interior. Whether it's in a kitchen or even an open-concept space, making space for your very own coffee bar is an excellent idea. 1. Designing the Space Yes, making space in your kitchen plan for a dedicated area is definitely best, but why not think beyond that. As long as you're not too far from the kitchen creating a dedicated space for your daily brew is an excellent idea. The option would be to include a space when designing cabinetry or to designate a table or counter height free-standing piece of furniture, like this one I scored at Homesense. It has a great vintage vibe, which works well with the eclectic, stylish look we're going for. 2. Coffee Machine Let's talk about the piece de resistance first. If you're going big, why not go really big and find yourself an espresso machine that both looks good and pumps out a perfect shot. This one is the Elektra Micro Casa from Zuccarini Importing, yes, it's Italian, and Zuccarini was actually the first company to start importing machines into Canada back in the '50s. [caption id="attachment_247003" align="aligncenter" width="181"] MicroCasa a Leva espresso machine[/caption] Now, while a machine like this is an investment when you purchase a machine like this from a specialty retailer, you can often rely on them to give you the training to make sure you can actually make it work! 3. Coffee Grinder Of course, if you're investing in a machine, you have to invest in a good grinder, too, and this matching Elektra unit promises the perfect grind. Built to last, a good grinder should make your coffee happen for at least a couple of decades. [caption id="attachment_246995" align="aligncenter" width="211"] Eureka Atom 60 espresso grinder[/caption] On the smaller side, you need a good tamper to press down the grinds before you pull your shot, and of course, a stainless steel pitcher to steam and froth your milk. [caption id="attachment_246996" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Hand Tampers[/caption] 4. Syrups Let's also keep things sweet with quality coffee syrups. Here, quality is key, and these naturally flavoured syrups from the French Alps are the bee's knees. [caption id="attachment_246998" align="aligncenter" width="217"] 1883 syrups & sauces[/caption] 5. Picking The Right Coffe Cup No matter whether you're brewing espresso or whipping up a latte, the right cups are key, so why not make things bright, graphic and fun with some major pattern. These are Casa Cubista, the company I co-founded with my husband, and they can be found in-store and online at Saudade. [caption id="attachment_247009" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Casa Cubista - Classic Stripe Mug[/caption] One thing to note is the size of the mugs, They're small, right? This is a trad European size for a latte, so it's funny to tell you Europeans think our 'normal' sized mugs are better suited for a large serving of soup! 6. Bringing the Space Together Since we're in a living space here, I've added a lamp. Now, from a trend perspective table lamps in kitchens are a hot commodity right now, and are a favourite of stylists and are cropping up in all of the right magazine photoshoots. Take a look on Instagram, I bet you'll spot them! 7. And finally... Making the Perfect Cup of Coffee I have three favourite at-home ways to brew up a perfect cup. Yes, they're traditional, but can classics be improved upon? Across the board, the first lesson is to buy good quality coffee and only grind as you need on a daily basis. That way you'll get way more flavour in your cup. The French Press I've already done the legwork here of brewing the coffee in this Canadian-designed Espro unit. Now, they've improved on what used to be a muddy or gritty cup of coffee from these with their super-fine double filter. Get the full french press recipe here. [caption id="attachment_247000" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Espro Coffee French Press p7[/caption] I love using Barocco's delish 100% Arabica Alto roast with flavours of milk chocolate and almond. We're also using a medium grind, instead of the trad coarse grind, and have let the coffee brew for less time. 3 rather than 5 minutes. [caption id="attachment_247001" align="aligncenter" width="196"] Alto Coffee Blend[/caption] Bialetti Moka Bialetti were the originators of the stovetop espresso brewer, and theirs are still the best. The trick here is boiling water, rather than cold tap water. It speeds up the process and means the coffee doesn't have a burnt taste. Get the full stovetop espresso recipe here. [caption id="attachment_247004" align="aligncenter" width="242"] Moka Express 6 Cup[/caption] The coffee here is a fine grind, it should resemble table salt, and the Centrale roast is perfect with flavours of caramel and brown sugar. [caption id="attachment_247005" align="aligncenter" width="209"] Centrale Coffee Blend[/caption] Pour-Over Coffee This is the strongest cup you'll get out of the three, since the longer the water stays in contact with the coffee, the more caffeine it has. This is the Grosche pour-over carafe and filter. [caption id="attachment_247006" align="aligncenter" width="196"] Amsterdam Pour-Over Coffee Maker[/caption] Here we're going for a medium grind again, and the trick is to let the coffee bloom first, and that means wet it with boiling water and your gooseneck kettle, and let it stand a little before your main pour. Don't forget the circular motion as you pour to make sure everything gets a good soaking, and this time we're going for even more flavour, with Barocco's Ethiopean Wush Wush heirloom roast. Get the full pour-over recipe here. [caption id="attachment_247007" align="aligncenter" width="252"] Ethiopian Wush Wush Coffee Blend[/caption]

[bc_video video_id="6283220251001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Tv host and celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich shares her chicken cacciatore dish from her new cookbook "Lidia's A Pot, A Pan and A bowl".

[bc_video video_id="6283223163001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] When using the pour-over method to make coffee the coffee to water ratio should be 1:16, the water temp should be 204°F for a light roast or 198°F for a dark roast, and the coffee grind should be medium. For the pour-over method, I like to use the  Grosche pour-over carafe for the best results.