Toronto has a vibrant innovation ecosystem, and the annual Elevate Festival is a not-to-be-missed event celebrating technology, startups, and some of the best tech minds in the industry.

Author and retired RCMP officer Laurie White is a national hero, and her memoir is required reading for learning how to face hardships, cultivating resilience, and, ultimately, thriving after adversity.

Toronto’s John Paul & Co. is a luxury furniture and home decor store specializing in the most superb made-in-Italy brands and products. Here’s what chief marketing officer and buyer Valerie Simone-Georgiadis, and Emily Peluso Lopes, head of business development, told us about what’s hot and exclusive this season, and what’s to come.

Artist Tamara Bahry has used her camera to tell stories and capture magical moments for decades. We were thrilled to ask her about her inspiring work and how it relates to design for this special issue.

Over some pale pink rosé from Provence, the Living Luxe team had an enjoyable afternoon with Dana Marei and Wissam Qassim, principals at Noeud Atelier du Parquet in the Castlefield Design District. Insightfully intimate was our impression by the end of the day.

With more than 20 years of experience in real estate, combined with an in-depth knowledge of the economy, Marly Yazdani is redefininghow luxury homes are bought and sold.

Art and pops of sophisticated secondary colours offer a Rosedalehome the ideal backdrop for lush yet playful living.

When their client was ready to put a fresh, stylish spin on their decade-old kitchen, the talented minds at Binns Kitchen + Bath Design gave her a modern black-and-gold space that pops against her transitional abode.

Lucian Ezman of Komandor Canada has been a mainstay in the Toronto design market for years. Now, in the aftermath of the pandemic, he continues to ensure homeowners and designers have access to stylish, quality, high-end options when it comes to creating top-notch closets and home offices.

It’s time for sustainable, innovative home decor pieces that do double duty to take centre stage. The gen-Z-driven product line Rachael Taylor Hannah curated is not only about elevating your space, but it also honours thoughtful consumption. Here’s what she told us about the brand.

You might think libraries are outdated or simply meant for students, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Read on to learn about the importance of the Toronto Public Library system from one of its top fundraisers.

Living in a condo building was once synonymous with indoor amenities, but that’s all in the past. Over the last several years, Tridel has made outdoor living a priority, and it’s benefiting residents across the province.

When Dr. Philip Solomon, MD, FRCSC, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeon, practicing Facial Plastic Surgery in Toronto, told us his facial clients have been skewing younger recently, we wanted to learn more. Here’s what he told us about this procedure that was once seen as something for only an older demographic.

Barbie was the summer’s biggest movie, and we’d like to think all the pink in Barbie Land is at least part of the reason for its major success. (Yes, we were also touched by all the important and emotional messages in the film, but there’s no denying we’re suckers for Barbie’s signature shade.) If you’re looking to inject pink into your wardrobe, here are some of our favourite pieces of the season.

In a noteworthy display of philanthropy, Dr. Steve Gupta and Rashmi Gupta generously gifted $1 million to the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). The donation's impact extends beyond financial support, shaping the educational landscape and leaving an enduring legacy in the form of 'The Steve & Rashmi Gupta Lecture Theatre.' This philanthropic gesture promises to empower future business leaders, emphasizing the Gupta family's belief in the power of education and community.

That is certainly a super-common question that’s arisen for so many of us — where do you give, how do you do it and how much makes sense? Financial expert Libby Wildman walks us through the art and science of being philanthropic.

Markville Carpet & Flooring Centre is in celebration mode: Not only did their new state-of-the-art showroom recently open, but the team is finding much success in bringing highly sought-after luxury vinyl plank flooring to their clients.

There’s something magical about the world of natural stone, and you’d be hardpressed to find experts who know the industry better than the pros at Cava Surfaces.

District Home, one of the city’s premier retailers, has quickly become a captivating destination for both interior designers and homeowners. Located on Tycos Drive, it’s a retail studio that boasts a meticulously curated collection of furniture, decor accessories, art, lighting and lifestyle products. Drawing inspiration from their own artistic vision, Shelley Hovesen-Camilleri and Kim Hovesen-Krasa, the co-founders and sisters behind this exceptional venture, shared their insights on their latest endeavour with us.