Barbara's apartment is beautiful -- clean, full of light, lots of wood and stainless steel, very cool architecture. The upstairs room has a lovely view, it feels like you're perched in a tree house. And it's cozy -- which was good because Toronto is very cold in winter! Barbara was incredibly hospitable, she introduced me to her friends and gave me fresh ginger lemon tea to ward off the cold. In a cool neighborhood too. Highly recommend. And thanks to Barbara.