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 Health Professional: Heidi Fedoruk
Physiotherapist Heidi Fedoruk has been an integral part of people’s health recovery journeys for over two decades. Fedoruk became well-known in the community for Leading Edge Physiotherapy, the successful business…
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
Fast Forward to Florals
Men’s fashion trends you need to know about. There’s a general sense of satisfaction putting that parka away for the season, not to mention winter boots and snow shovelling equipment.…
Style
Stack It Up
Shakti’s high-end necklace lineup features unique layers of gemstones, designed to bring deeper meaning, strength and purpose into your life Cover: Gemstones & Pearls The Protection Collection Layering the…
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
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
Calm, Curated, Connected: Interiors for 2026
Welcome intention, warmth and spaces that feel lived-in, thoughtful and timeless In 2026, interior design shifts toward environments that nurture both the eye and the soul. Homes are no longer…
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
Melodies and Masterpieces
The creative world of Laura Bachynski Laura Bachynski’s career in music began early on, sparked by a challenge from her uncle when she was a child in Ontario. He placed…
Culture
Late Bloomer
Retired principal Cathy Bible shifts her energy into an abstract art career When Cathy Bible retired from her career as a teacher, and later, principal, over a decade ago, she…
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 Gem Of Norwood
Luxuries in life are not always obvious On warm days, Ed Donszelmann opens the garage-style door of OTTO Food and Drink to give customers an indoor-outdoor dining experience. On cooler…
Cuisine
The Colour Orange
A wine to bridge the seasons Orange wines may no longer be the trendiest bottles on the shelf, but a few years ago, they dominated retail space and restaurant wine…
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
A Path of Purpose
Getting to know Jennifer Martin. When Jennifer Martin moved to Edmonton, one of the first fundraising events she attended had a guest speaker, then-mayor Stephen Mandel, who said the words…
Lifestyle
The Science of Quality of Life
Dr. Brown, owner of True Balance Medical Spa, treats not only the outward appearance of his patients, but also their health and longevity thanks to Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy When…
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
Vintage Vibes: The 1957 Chevy Bel Air
Cruise through time with classic style and modern performance Journey through the Golden Age with this restored 1957 Chevy Bel Air hardtop, one of the most recognizable American cars of…
Auto
Urus: Superior Form and Function
Unleashing the beast of the SUV world When Lamborghini, the Italian supercar manufacturer renowned for its breathtakingly fast, sleek and aggressive sports cars, announced its foray into the realm of…
