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 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…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Salon: Parlour Barba
Vea Fonua and Ron Johnston opened the first Parlour Barba location in 2022, hoping to create a sense of community and belonging during an otherwise ordinary experience of visiting the…
Style
The New Language of Menswear
Less about finishing the look, more about forming it This season, we define the looks shaping spring, highlighting the pieces that set the direction for modern menswear. It’s not about…
Style
Mom’s The Word
Treat the special woman in your life to something truly exceptional this Mother's Day Prairie Chick Prints Mommy Fuel Mug www.themakerskeep.com Rocky Mountain Soap Co Essential Face Cream www.rockymountainsoap.com Paris…
Style
Oh, Canada!
Top quality finds from the Land of the Maple Leaf Looking to lux it up while supporting Canadian makers? Our designers, distillers, creators and crafters are at your service. From…
Decor
Dark Wood Revival
Rich tones, natural grain, and layered depth define the new aesthetic Dark wood is returning to interiors — but on its own terms. Designers are using it with intention: to…
Decor
More Homes in Edmonton are Getting Makeovers
COVID-19 is keeping people close to home and now home improvement companies are seeing a lift in business. It seems that with more people spending more time in their homes…
Decor
The Best of Every Decade
Edmonton’s newest home boutique sets the mood for a luxurious treasure hunt Rich fabrics, gorgeous furniture, and accent pieces from decades past fill every inch of space in Circa Living,…
Culture
The Emotional Diary
Krista Acheson transforms personal trauma into provocative, unflinching art Krista Acheson’s artistic practice emerged from an instinctive need to give form to personal trauma. Regardless of the medium, the process…
Culture
Defying Gravity
Swinging beyond limits with Sarah the Aerialist In conversation with Sarah Visser—known to her audience as “Sarah the Aerialist”—it’s clear her journey isn’t the standard smooth sail to success. From…
Culture
Painting the Town and Its People
Nathan Panousis’ art is all around us - from the walls of our city to the bare skin of those who walk it. For artist Nathan Panousis, painting murals and…
Cuisine
Old Hollywood, New Cocktails
Plume Bar delivers glamour and inventive cocktails Golden light fixtures cast a warm glow on a full bar, exuding a moody elegance in a room cloaked with floor-to-ceiling curtains. Plume…
Cuisine
The Sake Side of Life
New markets embrace an old-world beverage Sake, Japan’s national beverage, is gaining popularity in and outside of restaurants around the globe. The recipe may appear simple, requiring only four ingredients,…
Cuisine
Olia Brings Italian Tradition into Focus
Daniel Costa’s latest restaurant blends Uccellino favourites with inventive, regionally inspired dishes When Daniel Costa opened Olia in October 2024, he knew it would be more than just another addition…
Lifestyle
Confidence, For Every Body
Buff Wax Spot is building a waxing experience centred on care, comfort, and inclusivity As a growing multi-million-dollar industry, the waxing experience can vary in both service quality and end…
Lifestyle
10 Tips for Making Resolutions that Actually Stick
Small changes, smart strategies, and self-compassion are your keys to success We often start the beginning of a year with a concerted effort to change. It could be to exercise…
Lifestyle
Carrie Doll's First Love:
We Get the Details
We ask the former television news anchor about her life, her joy and her first love. She has a face and a presence that most Edmontonians will recognize immediately. She’s…
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
Where Style Meets Sport
Revving up your driving experience to the next level An athlete through and through, the new 2022 Genesis G70 Sport comes dressed in a tailored suit, matching its performance chops…
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…
