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Building a Lifelong Love
Anthony Serpa fell in love with construction as a child. Today, he builds custom homes and relationships with his clients.
Opening Doors Worldwide
This Woodbridge family business, specializing in high-end doors, attracts customers from around the world
High-Impact Design
This 42nd-floor penthouse terrace is a serene refuge for its owners in their downtown location.
Family Focused Fun
Interior designer Andrea McMullen creates welcoming bedrooms and bathrooms in this Innisfil home for the owners’ visiting children and grandchildren.
Players In Hospitality
Liberty Entertainment Group’s Nick and Nadia Di Donato have partnered with celebrity entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary and Maple Leafs all-star Mitch Marner in their latest venture: Blue Bovine. Located in Union Station, the steak-and-sushi restaurant is at the junction of Bay Street and the Scotiabank Arena district, offering culinary delights to the business community, sports fans, and everyone else who loves the high-end cuisine for which Liberty Group is famous. Here, the partners discuss with Living Luxe editor-in-chief Stephanie Whittaker why Blue Bovine is such an exquisite addition to the heritage train station and how Liberty Entertainment Group is scoring another win in the fine-dining arena.
New Lease On Luxury
A new community in Leaside offers apartment rentals with condo-like amenities.
Aging Gracefully
A wide range of treatments allows us to continue looking our best as we move into mid-life.We all want to age gracefully, moving seamlessly and beautifully into our future selves. As we approach midlife, there are various treatments we can turn to for a little help to slow down the aging process. Dr. Philip Solomon MD, FRCSC, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeon, practicing Facial Plastic Surgery in Toronto, discusses some of the treatments and tools that can help along the way.
Bespoke Grandeur
Studio Paolo Ferrari is led by a fascinating visionary who excels in all things architecture and design. Here’s what Ferrari told us about his eponymous firm and his brilliant creations.
Storied Glory In South Rosedale
A completely rebuilt century-old Toronto home is reimagined for modern-day living. Here’s what broker Justin Cohen, from Cohen Homes and Estates, told us about this exquisite estate.
A Harboured Haven
When it comes to designing vacation homes, designer Andrea McMullen saysit’s all about creating the perfect relaxing ambiance. She told us about a recent project that accomplishes just that.
Best Luxury Media In Canada
Get ready to celebrate! Living Luxe Magazine is the winner of the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024 for BEST LUXURY MEDIA IN CANADA — for the second year in a row!
Find Your Bliss
Sometimes the most important trends are the ones that result in feeling comfortable, secure, and content in your home. And that’s what’s most important to Decorium’s Tara Lindsay these days — discovering happiness in your own space. Here’s how to do it.
The Dynamic Duo
When two top-tier designers renovate their design space and their mindset, beautiful spaces merge and exquisite results ensue. Harvey Wise and Robin Nadel — celebrating the fifth anniversary of their partnership this year — are a genuine force in the world of luxurious interiors, and we were excited to visit their newly renovated offices.
An Artists Astounding Abode
Living Luxe can’t get enough of the ultra-lively, inimitable design icon Lori Morris, so we were absolutely elated and honoured to tour her new home. Spoiler: It’s as magnificent, dynamic, sophisticated and exceptionally dazzling as she is.
The Brilliant, Beautiful, and Ultra-Useful Design World of Karim Rashid
If you know anything about Karim Rashid, it’s probably the fact that he’s one of the planet’s most prolific designers. Dubbed the “prince of plastic,” Rashid has made an undeniable mark on industrial and interior design, having designed everything from trash-cans and jewellery to hotels and martini glasses. His versatility and talent know no bounds, and lifestyle editor Jeanne Beker couldn’t wait to chat with him about his upbringing, his early years in design and the luminary he’s become.
Here's To 15 Years
The Artists for Peace and Justice Gala honoured two homegrown celebrities for their philanthropical contributions in children’s rights and education, as well as mindfulness advocacy.
Hole In One
The Agency’s six local offices hit the links to raise funds for Autism Speaks at this year’s charityinvitational.
Looking After The Kids and Your Finances
What is being a stay-at-home parent worth and how does it affect your worth and your wealth? Financial expert Libby Wildman continues to offer sage advice in her latest column.
Furnished With Passion and Experience
Atriani Interiors offers the ultimate in custom furniture and a niche coffee experience inside their new Designers Walk showroom.
Test Drive
Corban Hu was only too eager to visit Portugal and get behind the wheel of a coveted and celebrated Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle, the EQE SUV. Read on for his review of the car’s versatility, power and what it was like touring the European country in a European automobile.