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 Home Builder: Chizen & Company
James Chizen sees artistic opportunity in every project—from preparing a meal to curating a personal style, he embraces the creative process of self-expression in every aspect. His detail-oriented approach to…
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
Retro Energy, Spring Hues, Effortless Style
A vibrant mix of textures, accessories and bold personality Spring comes alive at MIMI Bar, where retro charm meets contemporary style in our latest fashion shoot with Swish and Henry…
Style
Refine Your Style with Knighton & Co
Discover quality fashion and personalized service Knighton & Co. is more than a boutique; it’s a family-owned lifestyle destination in the heart of Spruce Grove, Alberta. Since its inception in…
Style
A Casual Ease
Step out with less effort and more style in these men’s top up fashions from My Filosophy Cover: Raffi Long Sleeve Button Up Front This long-sleeve button-up is made…
Decor
Built for Simplicity
Local woodworker creates furniture and home goods defined by Scandinavian-inspired minimalism Red Seal carpenter, Anthony Eslava, worked in the residential construction industry for 10 years before making a life-changing shift.…
Decor
Bringing a Hemingway Masterpiece of Design
Back to Life
St. Albert Interior Designer revives her dream home. Originally Alana Gannon Schilf of Inspired Home Interiors was a nurse, working at Edmonton’s U of A Hospital. She had an interest…
Decor
Decorate with Joy
Festive flair for every room The Christmas holidays are meant to feel warm, bright, and a little indulgent. From shimmering ornaments to soft, glowing candles, and puzzles that bring everyone…
Culture
Where the Wild Things Are
Artist Paul Freeman finds beauty, horror, and self-discovery in the natural world Paul Freeman’s relationship with nature in art was nurtured while enrolled at Calgary’s Alberta College of Art and…
Culture
Liquid Landscapes of Molten Glass
Challenging glassworking while honoring those who created the boundaries he pushes Paul van den Bijgaart has traveled the world in the name of glass. Through Canada, the United States, and even…
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
Simply Alsation
France’s northernmost region creates its own identity Sharing its borders with Germany and Switzerland, Alsace, a region in northeastern France, has ping-ponged between German and French control for centuries. While…
Cuisine
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Drinks inspired by the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day may have started as a religious holiday to honour Ireland’s primary patron saint, but today, March 17 is a day for…
Cuisine
Friendship & Word of Mouth Foundational to Local Eatery
It's All About the Human Touch Jeet Arora and his wife, Yuliya, opened Stanhope Eatery just over a month ago. To get a feel for what Stanhope has to offer,…
Lifestyle
Hooked on P.E.I.
A one-night culinary party featuring fresh seafood and island flavours On Saturday, March 28, the Atrium at Sabor unfolded as a love letter to Prince Edward Island, where savoury seafood…
Lifestyle
Building Art
How one home builder creates art in the form of dream homes While he didn’t always consider himself to be an artist or a designer, James Chizen has always been…
Lifestyle
The Great Escapes with Sorin Mihailovici
“Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things can not be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” – Mark Twain Imagine this: with…
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
Arriving In Style
Arriving In Style With the holidays closing in, many people are preparing for corporate Christmas functions and other holiday events. You’ve got your outfit ready, but have you thought about…
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…
