DEAL OF THE DAY: SWAROVSKI

Take advantage of the Swarovski Online Voucher worth: CAD $15.

Make a purchase over the above-mentioned amount in your currency and take advantage of this one-time offer valid for a single purchase up to and including December 16, 2009 in countries with access to the Swarovski Online Shop.

To activate, enter CHRISMRVR into the “Enter Code” field of the shopping bag and click the button “Check Code and Redeem”. For a limited time - from December 7 to December 20, 2009 - you get free Standard Shipping on any order placed in Europe, USA, Canada and Australia.

DON'T FORGET: Check out the last order dates for Canada, to ensure that your parcels arrive on time.

THE NEW GAME IN TOWN...

What if the person who invented chess forgot something wondered Martin Maheux, owner of Laurier Lounge and former chef?

This idea so captivated Maheux that he began to devise a change (or amelioration) to the venerable game of chess - adding a flagbearer and dragon (two additions which came to him in a dream).

At the international launch of his game, Crusade and Conquer, guests dined on Laurier Lounge fare, sipped wine and played the competitive, exciting game while a video featuring Maheux played on huge HDTVs throughout the historic home.

The New Game in Town

Martin Maheux chef turned inventor extraordinare.

Don Dragon , the game's mascot squares off with a fellow player.

Laurier lounge hosted the event, which included life-size costumed playing pieces.

The two new additonal pieces to the game - a dragon and a flagbearer.

The entire board game - a closer look at Crusade and Conquer.

Guests enjoyed salmon bruschetta, cucumber and tomato slices and shrimp and pate on baguette.

Skewered meats alongside fried broccoli.

A server happily brings out a platter for guests.

http://www.thenewgameintown.com/

For other great events, and news, check out City Style and Living at:

http://www.citystyleandliving.com/

LIFE IN MAGENTA - THE HOLT RENFREW GALA OPENING IN CALGARY

“Life is like a box of crayons. Most people are the 8-color boxes, but what you're really looking for are the 64-color boxes with the sharpeners on the back. I fancy myself to be a 64-color box, though I've got a few missing. It's ok though, because I've got some more vibrant colors like periwinkle at my disposal. I have a bit of a problem though in that I can only meet the 8-color boxes. Does anyone else have that problem? I mean there are so many different colors of life, of feeling, of articulation.. so when I meet someone who's an 8-color type.. I'm like, "hey girl, MAGENTA!" and she's like, "oh, you mean purple!" and she goes off on her purple thing, and I'm like, "no - I want MAGENTA!"”- John Mayer

City Style and Living magazine agrees with you John Mayer. Well said.- and Magenta it was at the gala opening of the Holt Renfrew flagship store in downtown Calgary, November 19, 2009

Guests had the opportunity to take photo's on the magenta carpet, with a keepsake photo to take home. Notice the Piper-Heidsieck Rose Sauvage - cold, crisp and a great way to start off the evening's festivities.

Guests danced to tunes from Calgary band "The Fast Romantics". Check out model Heather Marks (wearing the 'shattered spandrel glass dress' from Canadian designer Rita Liefhebber's newest collection).

Executive Chef Esther Hagen and Executive sous- Chef Chad Blunston showcased a "sweet bar", complete with (we will try to name as many as we can, to make your mouth water):
gingerbread, hand made marshmallows, mini cheesecakes, chocolate fondue fountains (white and milk) with fruit, black forest yule log (bouche de noel), mini brownies, chocolate boxes filled with cream, profiteroles with edible gold , and other wonderful petit fours. Sweets enough to rival Hansel and Gretel's escapade, and the sweets in The Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Where to begin with the delectable hors d'oeuvres, provided by C Catering Vancouver?
Our favourite three appetizers you ask ?

1. Lobster skewers

2. Dungeness Crab canape

3. Stuffed cherry tomato with goats cheese

Want to see CSL's exclusive interview with VP of menswear at Holt Renfrew, Lanita Layton? Check out the Fall 2009 issue of City Style and Living magazine at:

http://www.citystyleandliving.com/

Other links:

http://ritaliefhebber.com/

http://www.fairmont.com/palliser

http://www.crestaurant.com/catering.cfm

http://www.holtrenfrew.com/

All photo's copyright K&S Media 2009-2010

THE CALGARY WOMENS SHOW 2009

October 24-25 was the Calgary Womens show at the Roundup centre. We were thrilled to meet the vendors. Hardbite potato chips (B.C) founder (and participant on CBC's Dragon's Den Sepp) was a highlight of our visit. A steward of the environment and entrepreneur, we were cheering him on Dragon's Den the whole time.

We sampled some beautiful (and unknown) pears from the Northwest Pear bureau all of which are available at most grocery stores.

One of the other highlights was to meet with Shawn (national trainer) at Smashbox cosmetics. We talked about his recent work on beauties and TIFF attendees, Megan Fox, Penelope Cruz and Kristen Booth. His work at the main Smashbox studio's in California is simply amazing, working on high profile red carpet clients like Charlize Theron, Angelina Jolie etc. with an uncanny precision.

Read more about our chat with Shawn in an upcoming issue of City Style and Living magazine!

http://www.homegrownfoods.com/

http://www.smashbox.com/

PUMCYCLE: RECYCLE YOUR HALLOWEEN PU MPKINS!

Another Halloween is around the corner (check out this cute house CSL spotted), and what better way to compost/recycle than by taking your pumpkins to a number of recycling units around Calgary.

Refer to the list below, for a location near you:

1) Albert Park/ Radisson Heights Community Centre 1310 28th St. S.E.
2) Bob Bahan Pool 4812 14th Ave. S.E.
3) Bowness 7937 43rd Ave. N.W.
4) Braeside Athletic Park 256 Brookpark Dr. S.W.
5) Bottomsland Park St. Georges Dr. and Seventh Ave. N.E.
6) Confederation Park 905 30th Ave. N.W.
7) Crescent Heights Community Centre 1101 Second St. N.W.
8) Dover Community Centre 3033 30th Ave. S.E.
9) Edgemont Reservoir Site 6911 Edgemont Dr. N.W.
10) EMS Station #6 1940 Westmount Blvd. N.W.
11) Lake Bonavista East entrance to Lake Bonavista
1301 Acadia Dr. S.E.
12) Glamorgan Community Centre 4207 41st Ave. S.W.
13) Haysboro Community Centre 1204 89th Ave. S.W.
14) Marlborough Park 5903 Madigan Dr. N.E.
15) Mayland Heights Deerfoot Athletic Park West of 16th St. N.E., access from 14th Ave. N.E.
16) North Glenmore Park 6615 37th St. S.W.
17) North Haven Community Centre 5003 North Haven Dr. N.W.
18) Park 116 (Huntington Hills Athletic Park) 7920 Fourth St. & Huntstrom Dr. N.E.
19) Park 96 14660 Parkland Blvd. S.E.
20) Pop Davies/Ogden Athletic Park Ogden Rd and Millcan Rd. S.E.
21) Rockyview Alliance Church 6927 Rundlehorn Dr. N.E.
22) Birthplace Forest at Silver Springs Park 37 Silver Springs Dr. N.W.
23) South Calgary Community Centre 3130 16th St. S.W.
24) South Fish Creek Recreation Assoc. 333 Shawville Blvd. S.E.
25) South Glenmore Park Access off 90th Ave. and 24th St. S.W.
26) St.Andrews Heights Community Centre 2504 13th Ave. N.W.
27) Stanley Park 330 42nd Ave. S.W.
28) Triwood Community Centre 2244 Chicoutimi Dr. N.W.
29) Varsity Athletic Park 39th St. and 46th Ave. N.W.
30) Wildwood Community Centre 4411 Spruce Dr. S.W.
31) Woodbine Athletic Park 12625 24th St. S.W.
32) Spyhill Landfill Site 69th St. and 112th Ave. N.W.
33) East Calgary Landfill Site 17th Ave. and 68th St. S.E.
34) Shepard Landfill Site 114th Ave. and 52nd St. S.E.

Give your pumpkin another life and bring it to a recycling facility!

http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Hall/Business+Units/Waste+and+Recycling+Services/index.htm

A HAIRY SITUATION

We couldn't resist this photo, taken at The core downtown atop the newly built atrium. We noticed (on a chilly October day) this window cleaner, doing his thing, being harnessed by a small wire. Just to remind you, this is probably 5 ish stories high above the cold hard ground....

we salute this young man for his courage. Alas we can have an unobstructed view of the Calgary skyline. Good man.

JOHN HARDY DESIGNER EXCLUSIVE: GUY BEDARIDA

What a pleasure City Style and Living had, as we were the FIRST CANADIAN PUBLICATION to have an exclusive with renoun head designer at John Hardy Jewellry, Guy Bedarida., where the designer made a personal appearance at Holt Renfrew in Calgary.

Monsieur Bedarida works in Bali, where his vision is carried out. His designs range from sinplistic silver cuffs, earrings, bracelets, to inctricate jewel encrusted one of a kind pieces (google the cinta naga bracelet with aquamarine). The statement jewellry, made by hand truly is something to behold, and we were honoured to meet the designer face to face.

Look for a full feature on this designer in a future issue of City Style and Living magazne.

http://www.johnhardy.com/

HOTEL ALMA OPENS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

The grand opening of the Hotel Alma at the University brought quite a crowd to the site. The hotel features 100 rooms, conference facilities and a bistro serving standard quick bites (the spiced almonds and cashew are insanely addictive).

Rooms are small, but modern and economic for both business and student travellers from around the globe.

http://www.ucalgary.ca/hotelandconference/hotel