How Canadian artist Kathy Ager hits the mark between art and commerce
From Air Jordans to Budweiser cans, Kathy Ager’s Baroque-inspired paintings merge art and commerce, putting Vancouver on the global art map.
Style & Living
Selected writing on fashion, design, décor and entertaining
Who Needs 300 Guests? The Rise of the Smaller Celebration
Bigger isn’t better anymore – smaller, more intentional gatherings are redefining modern celebrations.
Mahjong Is Having a Moment — and It’s About More Than the Game
From celebrity game nights to grassroots clubs, mahjong’s comeback is fuelled less by trend than by a growing hunger for connection and shared ritual.
Jenni Kayne's Natural Strengths
Fashion designer Jenni Kayne used bold strokes and elemental materials to fit out a modern family home that delivers a master class in elegant summer style.
Bruce Mau's Larger than Life Design Career
Canadian designer Bruce Mau has spent decades showing that design isn’t just about objects – it’s about shaping a better future.
Shops Locals Love in Toronto's Bloor West Village (and So Will You)
Shop and eat local at this west-end Toronto neighbourhood where you’ll find unique fashion, lifestyle and foodie goodies.
Jeff Stober’s Vision for the Drake: Where Community Meets Culture
From Toronto’s Drake Hotel to the new Drake Commissary, Stober blends hospitality, art and playful design to create spaces that are both social hubs and cultural destinations.
Black Magic
From black diamonds and Tahitian pearls to deep, dark tourmaline and pyrite crystals, jewellery designers are falling for the midnight mystique of black stones.
Dee Dee Eustace: Designing Life on Her Own Terms
The Toronto-born architect and interior designer blends bold creativity with personal reinvention, turning every project into a statement of style and freedom.
Inside Karim Rashid's Colourful World
From candy-hued chairs to everyday objects reimagined as art, the industrial designer transforms his New York townhouse into a vibrant showcase of creativity and comfort.
Berlin Apartment Balances Sleek Modernity with Vintage Charm
Gary Lim’s luxe 150-square-metre guest apartment blends minimalist design, mid-century modern furnishings and reclaimed vintage pieces to capture Berlin’s signature contrast of old and new.
How One Blended Family Found Its Toronto Dream Home
The Toronto-based simply needed a place large enough to accommodate their blended family, which includes five children ranging in age from nine to 17.
