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Personality Abounds
It’s really not difficult to inject character into your house — designer and owner of KARE Toronto Edilka Anderson did it perfectly in her Toronto townhome. Here’s what she says about adding statement pieces and how to make your abode an extension of who you are.
Luxury Repeats Itself
Aram Vakili and Ebad Shalchi, the masterminds behind design firm V&S Design, are very much about adding plenty of contrast and repetition in their work. This house epitomizes this winning combination
Splendour By The Sea
The inimitable icon that is Lori Morris spoke to us about her striking, unparalleled work on this oceanfront property, as well as how she infuses personality in design and living life without rules. Step into the bold world of the House of Lori Morris Design
Group of Eight
Our top eight cover contest finalists epitomize all that’s incredible in design — they’re diverse, passionate, stylishand they consistently strive for perfection in their work. Meet this impressive group.
Rebel With A Cause
Avant-garde and unique, the fashion of Dorian Who — the Reader’s Choice winner of Living Luxe’s first-ever cover contest — mixes the grit with the glamour.
Leaders of The Pack
The three designers that make up Toronto-based Chapi Chapo Design are impressive on their own, but together, they’re a sheer force in the international design scene. Lifestyle editor Jeanne Beker spoke to the trio — the winners of Living Luxe’s first-ever cover contest — about their past, their projects and what makes them such successful partners in business.
Guilding Lights
Tatiana Di Giacinto and Dina D’Antonio, the forces behind LIGHT HOUSE DESIGNS, met nine years ago at an event and they immediately clicked.
A True Design Advocate
Marla Baker is a business development specialist who shines when connecting luxury brands and services withthe architecture and design communities
Heaven and Hearth
Zoroast The Fireplace Store continues to serve the raging demands in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond
Take The Floor
Robert Barnsley, the general manager at First Class Flooring, answered our questions about what’s happening in flooring technology and what clients are looking for right now
Camps For A Cause
Philanthropy editor Joan Kelley Walker told us about two important camps in Ontario’s cottage country that are in full swing. CNIB Lake Joe and the partnership between Camp Ooch and Camp Trillium are offering kids — and adults alike — some much-needed magic
Read My Lips
If you’re looking for a little lift, a small procedure called a Lip Lift can deliver big results.
Cosy Trends For Fall 2021
Find warmth and comfort with elegant home styling that is perfect for a quiet evening at home or for elegant entertaining.
Carte Blanche
Designer Peter De Simone’s long-time clients kept him busy and content through a challenging 2020. His classic-contemporary design isprecisely what the homeowners were looking for in their impressive new abode.
Living Art
Gallery 133 transformed a small family business into a destination gallery rife with bold, contemplative works.
Italian Grandeur In Thornhill
Hammond International Properties looks inside one of the area’s rarest real estate listings.
Ditch The Diet
Gina Livy is on a mission to change the diet industry. Here, Livy clears up some misconceptions about diets and tells us how to get healthier.
Mistress of Her Domain
The House of Lori Morris Design is an absolute force. Lifestyle editor Jeanne Beker spoke to the inimitable artist about her background, business and aesthetic, and found there’s so much more to this multifaceted designer than meets the eye. Welcome tothe big, bold, opulent world of Lori Morris.