Pistil Flowers: Pulling Heart Strings Contest

January-30-12 to February-10-12, Concourse Level

Pistil Flowers is inviting anyone in the Toronto area to pull their heartstrings by entering for a chance to win one of their signature Love Bomb bouquets for that special someone. Winners will receive a Love Bomb delivered to their loved one on February 14th and your entry will be highlighted in the Pistil Flowers’ blog! No purchase is required to enter or win.

Click here for contest details.

Web: pistilflowers.com

Canadian Gardening & Style at Home: Romancing The Home

February-06-12, FCP Gallery
12:15 PM,1:15 PM

Looking as lovely as they smell, bouquets of fresh flowers can make such a difference in a foyer or any room. Offering ideas and inspiration, Erin McLaughlin, Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Gardening and Style at Home magazines, will present an array of make-your-own Valentine’s Day floral arrangements. She’ll be partnering with designer Jennifer Brouwer, who will showcase some of her favourite décor ideas – from sweet to sexy – for transforming your home into a love nest.

Presented in association with Pistil Flowers.

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FCP Shopper: Shopping For The Ones You Love

February-07-12, FCP Gallery
12:15 PM,1:15 PM

Get ready to be turned on by FCP Shopper Cathy DeSerranno’s gift ideas for Valentine’s Day! For friends and family, clients and colleagues, she’ll showcase an enticing array of cupid-approved gifts for all the ones you love. She’s sure to also tempt you to explore the art of self-gifting, with treats you can resist for yourself! Longing for more? Cathy will also help you dress for a date and get the “look of love” the some of the latest beauty products.

Presented in association with the stores of First Canadian Place and Exchange Tower.

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12:15 PM1:15 PM

For Foodies! Lynn Crawford: Pitchin’ In

February-08-12, FCP Gallery
12:15 PM,1:15 PM

As the host of Food Network’s hit TV show Pitchin’ In, Lynn Crawford takes a road trip across North America in search of great food and local food heroes. From Vancouver Island to the Bay of Fundy and south to Louisiana, Lynn discovered mouth-watering ingredients that inspired her to create original recipes for Creamy Chicken Paprika, Scallops with Carrot Puree, Pecan Blueberry Cobbler and more. She celebrates and chronicles this journey of a lifetime in her first cookbook, Pitchin’ In, featuring more than 100 great recipes from simple ingredients.

Did you know? Writer Ivy Knight will be interviewing Lynn Crawford during this lunchtime session. She’s spent over 10 years working at some of Toronto’s best restaurants and now spends her time freelance writing about the food scene for various publications including Toronto Life and City Bites. She also has a weekly brunch column called “The Morning After” in the Toronto Star.

Presented in association with Indigospirit.

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Canadian Living: Bring Sexy Back Into The Bedroom

February-09-12, FCP Gallery
12:15 PM,1:15 PM

The best part about winter? Nights are longer! So don't miss Canadian Living’s Karen Kirk and guest designer Jeffrey Fisher of Jeffrey Fisher Home sharing their top ten cheeky ways to bring the sexy back to the bedroom. They’ll turn you on to easy ways to transform a look that’s fizzled to one that sizzles!

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Leslie Beck: Healthy Kitchen: Recipes for the Ones You Love

February-10-12, FCP Gallery
12:15 PM,1:15 PM

Leslie Beck is Canada’s most acclaimed nutritionist and author of several best-selling books to help you maintain optimal health through diet and nutrition. Leslie returns to FCP to celebrate the launch of her latest book, Leslie Beck’s Healthy Kitchen: 250 Quick and Delicious Recipes plus Essential Kitchen Tips.

A highlight of the new book is Leslie’s list of recommended tools for the kitchen. We all have our favourite piece of cookware or gadget that we can’t be without in the kitchen. Hear from Leslie how your choosing the right kitchen equipment can make for healthier meals.

Presented in association with Indigospirit in First Canadian Place and Toss & Serve in the Exchange Tower.

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Lunch Money Day: In support of Second Harvest

February-16-12, FCP Community Corner, Concourse Level

Lettuce Give. People are hungry.

Lunch Money Day is Second Harvest’s annual grassroots campaign that asks Torontonians to donate the equivalent of what they would usually spend on lunch to Second Harvest – the largest food rescue program in Canada. For every $10 donation, Second Harvest can provide food for 20 meals to Toronto’s hungry.

On February 16, volunteers will be collecting donations across the city. “Peas give”, and join the thousands of Torontonians who participate in Lunch Money Day. Help us raise enough funds to provide 525,000 meals for our neighbours in need. Visit lunchmoneyday.com for more information on the campaign and to learn more about other exciting activities happening on Lunch Money Day.

Web: lunchmoneyday.com