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 Distillery: Anohka Distillery
In just a few short years, Anohka Distillery has gone from an ambitious idea to a global award-winner, reshaping how consumers view Canadian whisky. Founded in December 2021 by Gurpreet…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Developer: Qualico Properties
When you ask Mike Saunders, senior vice president of Qualico Properties, what he does at Qualico, his answer is simple: “I help build better cities.” It’s a phrase that has…
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
Fierce Fall Fashion
Velvet, shine, and animal prints for Fall 2020. We are all feeling a little ferocious after what 2020 has thrown at us so far. No surprise we’re seeing a bit…
Style
Influenced by Nature; Designed with Intention
A fashionable focus on spirals, sparks and sustainability Zachary Ward makes clothing that feels alive. Created with passion and purpose, this Edmonton designer’s garments perform as beautifully as they look.…
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
Designing A Personal Oasis
Arguing the case for beauty and practicality When it comes to renovating, people often focus on high-visibility areas like kitchens, living rooms and dining areas, but when Brenda Brix works…
Decor
Chelsea’s Christmas Castle
The holiday luxury in the modern new home of Chelsea Bird When Chelsea and Vijay were looking for the perfect place to build their dream home, they knew it had to…
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
Functional and Funky
Kaleb Romano’s bold style brings thought, whimsy, and delight to otherwise everyday objects A mug can just be a mug, but wouldn’t it be better if it were the highlight…
Culture
Isla Burns Gives Shape to Memory
On the patience and determination to bend steel. From the tension and heft of steel, Isla Burns has forged a sculptural legacy in Alberta over the last half century. Being…
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
The Richness of Cognac
Celebrating a long and storied history Located north of Bordeaux, in western France, the region of Cognac has a long and rich history of spirit production. And while houses here…
Cuisine
La Petite Iza, The Brasserie Garneau’s Been Waiting For
Abel Shiferaw built us a French time machine. Locked down in Edmonton and longing for Paris? For meandering meals in a toasty fin de siècle dining room? For an enclave…
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
From Global Brands to Local Roots
The remarkable journey of Deidre Hackman Deidre Hackman is an acclaimed expert in brand management, marketing, and fashion. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with prestigious brands such as Nike,…
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
Summer is Here and so is Lake Life
Taking advantage of Summer is best done on the water Summers in Canada can feel too short at times but they are a wonderful reminder of how very differentiated our seasons…
Auto
Opulent Performance
The 2021 Stingray won’t burn, but it will heat you and your windswept hair up. What turns heads on a gorgeous Spring day? Picture this. The sun is shining, the…
