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 Rising Star of the Year: Sarah-Maude Cabana
Sarah-Maude Cabana launched her skin care business, Loshen & Crem, in 2020, as a one-woman operation, standing strong in the belief that acting with integrity and compassion was always the…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Chef: Peter Zukiwski
When Peter Zukiwski launched Pitt County BBQ in 2019, feeding a crowd of 50 put this contractor-turned-pitmaster-in-training’s cooking chops to the test. Never mind the sheer amount of food he…
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
Shifting into Streetwear with Foosh
The fashion forecast is comfortably chic Foosh, the pioneering streetwear emporium, has firmly planted its roots in the city’s fashion landscape. Known for pairing cutting-edge styles with urban sensibilities, Foosh…
Style
The Artist of Bespoke
Sam Abouhassan – Doing what he loves for over 40 years. When 13-year-old Abouhassan quit school, he walked into a tailor shop in a small town in Lebanon and asked…
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
Art Pieces for the Soul
Artful accents can bring new life to a home. When it comes to design, the way a home feels is all in the accents. As we are spending more time…
Decor
Play From Home
We are all adjusting to working from home; find balance by playing from home as well. Home Game rooms conjure up images of dark basements, dusty trophies, and framed jerseys,…
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
Powwow. Celebration through Drums, Dance, & Song
A Family Friendly Way to Honor Indigenous Culture. Events might still be taking a step back this year at Enoch Cree Nation, but tradition doesn’t. The most recent powwow was…
Culture
Sculpting Life
The promise of lovely things in the hands of Alan Henderson Artistry revealed itself early in Alan Henderson’s life. As a child, he would reach over the counter as his…
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
In the Pink
Everything’s rosy at Dolly’s From florally pink-papered walls to full-length, rosy sheers and cotton candy-coloured everything, Dolly’s Cocktail Bar is a bold-faced study of all things pink. The name has…
Cuisine
From Weekend Brunch to an Exclusive Weeknight Feast
Shane Chartrand brings his story to the table For chef Shane Chartrand, the path to opening Paperbirch began long before his television appearances, international travel or award-winning cookbooks. It started…
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
John “The Fashion Guy” Chwyl
A life in the pursuit of style, passion, and gratitude John Chwyl’s spontaneous modelling stint at a Bridal Fantasy fashion show in 1992 opened the door to a long-standing career…
Lifestyle
Walking the Talk
J’lyn Nye’s journey from award-winning journalist to community advocate spans decades of meaningful impact There’s a story on the tip of J’lyn Nye’s tongue, and it’s always been that way.…
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 Luxury Meets Capability
A grand design with first-class amenities and performance The Mercedes-Benz GLS has long been the gold standard in the realm of full-size luxury SUVs, effortlessly blending its cabin’s opulence with…
Auto
Peerless Refinement, Luxury and Modernity
The 2023 Range Rover - Modern Luxury When your vehicle has over 50 years of history behind it – the first Range Rover was introduced in 1970 – you don’t make…
