Awards of Excellence
2026 Awards of Excellence
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Know Someone in Edmonton Who Deserves to be Celebrated? We’re excited to announce the return of the Modern Luxuria Awards of Excellence—now in its second year—celebrating the…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Musician: Emilio De Mercato
Classical music has been the centre of Emilio De Mercato’s world since the age of five when his mother’s influence brought him to the piano. Later, he earned his master’s…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Bartender: Jordan Clemens
If you spot Jordan Clemens behind the bar, consider yourself lucky. This unicorn only comes out once in a blue moon—or whenever one of his three businesses needs help on…
Style
The Return of Romance
Lace, brooches, beaded bags, and statement earrings steal the spotlight There’s been a quiet shift in the way people are dressing. Lace is showing up in unexpected ways, layered under…
Style
Fall’s Finest: Bold Looks for the Season
Sleek silhouettes, rich textures and timeless layers Designers are turning to rich, textured fabrics like cashmere, velvet and silk for a tactile allure that elevates even the simplest pieces. Oversized…
Style
Savour the Scent
Small-batch fragrances by Paraphrase transform perfume into a sensory ritual For Joshua Smith, perfume was always about more than the finishing touches of an outfit. After studying industrial design at…
Decor
Where You Come for Plants and Stay for the Feeling
Greenland Garden Centre unfolds in layers of colour There’s a consistent feeling among those who step into Greenland Garden Centre. It’s not one thing in particular, but a combination of…
Decor
Exquisite Finishing Touches in Home Design
Attention to small details like door handles will elevate the look of a home. When building or renovating a home often we may focus on the more obvious decisions like…
Decor
A Destination to Experience
The timeless European beauty inside Simone & Ivy Every morning, Leanne Mohagen and Heather Jespersen open the doors of Simone & Ivy to invite customers into an experience. Shoppers meet…
Culture
Infinite Inspiration
Where beautiful chaos becomes art — and community A letter from Prince Edward, then the Earl of Wessex (now The Duke of Edinburgh), sits on Edmonton artist Slavo Cech’s mantel.…
Culture
Painting Love
Jennie Vegt turns weddings into masterpieces At first glance, weddings and live painting might seem an odd pair. Yet for artist Jennie Vegt, the two merge into a singularly enchanting…
Culture
The Serendipity of Lorna Schultz Nicholson
Not many can say they have interviewed Betty White, been an athlete, or are an award-winning Canadian children’s author all in one sentence. Lorna Schultz Nicholson talks about her new…
Cuisine
Saddle Up and Sip: Wine Tours on Horseback
Seven spectacular destinations where the saddle meets the cellar Wine tourism has never been short of imagination, but for those who prefer their glass paired with fresh air and the…
Cuisine
Dessert In A Glass
Change up dessert after dinner to satisfy the sweet tooth ‘Tis the season for fresh fruits and blended drinks. Bring the blender out from its hiding spot at the back…
Lifestyle
Edmonton’s Best Bets for July
From free festivals to stadium spectacles, summer delivers! Edmonton International Street Performers Festival (StreetFest) July 3 to 12 – Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton StreetFest returns to Churchill…
Lifestyle
Your Guide to Edmonton’s Holiday Magic
Dazzling light displays, festive markets and galactic concerts make the season merry and bright Zoominescence: A Festival of Light December 5 to January 4 (select evenings) – Edmonton Valley Zoo…
Lifestyle
Hope in Bloom
Inside the most important night of the year for Alberta’s children On a wintry March evening, guests gathered under string lights and spring flowers — and changed the lives of…
Auto
Where Performance Becomes Art
Sigma Automotive delivers an elevated automotive experience through iconic cars and curated customer service Sigma Automotive delivers a curated experience designed to reflect the precision and power of the rare…
Auto
Luxury, Power, Practicality … Electrified
Combining a spacious SUV with four-door coupe styling, the Audi e-tron Sportback electrifies the driving experience The Audi e-tron Sportback tries to do it all – and it succeeds. It starts…
Auto
Uncompromisingly Sporty Utility
The SUV born from iconic sports cars Over 20 years ago, the people at Porsche asked themselves whether a sports car company, known for making thoroughbred cars that brought technology…
