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The Magic of Mykono

The annual Scrubs in the City event in support of SickKids was a resounding success, with $1.4 million raised for one of the most admired and appreciated hospitals in Toronto.

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Blazing Trails

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.

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A Tough Act To Fololow

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.

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Italian Inspiration

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.

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Avec Rose

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.

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A Lesson In Style and Function

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.

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Reimagining Design

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.

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In Our Good Books

You might think libraries are outdated or simply meant for students, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.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.

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The Great Outdoors

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.

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Fountain of Youth

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.

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Pretty In Pink

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.

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Investing in Aspirations: A Generous Gift Reshaping the Future of Education

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.

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To Give or Not To Give

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.

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