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The Perfect Blend

Designer Vanessa Ferro has a unique aesthetic that draws a very specific sort of client to her. Any home she designs will be full of personality and drama that invite you in. She's all about mixing time periods, styles, colours and textures to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces for her clients.

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We’re On The Radio

Did you hear that The Bliss Minute, Living Luxe Magazine publisher, Jennifer Lipkowitz and COO Anthony Sirianni sat down and talked all things business, life and finding that blissful balance on @zoomer_radio?

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An Empire In The Making

It’s been about four-and-a-half years since Living Luxe’s inception and itrecently occurred to us that we’ve never told you, our beloved readers,about how the magazine came to fruition. Today, the brand is more thana publication — founders Jennifer Lipkowitz and Anthony Sirianni and their team have expanded Living Luxe into a thriving media group, and they’ve put on extravagant events (like last fall’s Living Luxe Design Expo and City Couture, a philanthropic endeavour for SickKids) for guests. Here’s what these intrepid leaders told lifestyle editor Jeanne Beker about their start, their relationship and how they’re fulfilling their dreams.

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The Evolution of 85 Bedford

It was 2017 when architect and interior designer Dee Dee Taylor Eustace purchased a red-brick Edwardian building in Yorkville that, a few years later, would be transformed into three exquisitely designed boutique condos. Here’s what she told us about her inimitable work and bringing in contemporary design while paying homage to the original dwelling.

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The Dream Team

When entrepreneur and designer Edilka Anderson decided it was time to relocate, she couldn’t have asked for a more sublime place to build her dream home than Heritage Lake Estates. Here’s how the remarkable team at architecture and design firm Claxton + Marsh helped bring her plans to fruition.

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The Bold and The Beautiful

Robin Nadel of Wise Nadel Design is an expert in using striking architectural features in the homes she designs. For this chic estate in north Toronto, she employed a multitude of key elements thatare, at times, contrastingand daring, all whilemaintaining a timeless,elegant and welcomingfeel.

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A Winning Hand

Last fall’s Hold’em for Life Charity Challenge brought together an incredible group to raise funds for cancer research.

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In The Limelight

Bloor Street Entertains is an annual tradition in Toronto — and for good reason. Not only is it a lavish evening for guests, but it’s also a vital fundraiser for AIDS and HIV research. We’re looking back at the 2022 event and paying homage to the wonderful work CANFAR does.

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When One Door Opens

Edgar Sigal, president of Chateau Window & Door Systems, says pivot doors create a spectacular entrance and can work wonders in a home when it comes to enhancing design and usability. Here’s what he told us about their benefits, materials and why they’re a good choice.

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Beyond Her Wildest Dreams

Diana Pires is a celebrated event planner and thriving female entrepreneur. She’s been in the industry for more than a decade and has seen success in putting together some of the most extravagant events, galas and fundraisers in the city.

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