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As we invite the Fall into our lives, why not spice up our spaces to match the changing season? EILING GLOW-UP Using a sophisticated contrast of acrylic and metal materials, the Travis 8-light pendant offers a postmodern take on a Hollywood Regency style. shop.primalighting.ca@primalighting CONTEMPORARY LOVE Restoration Hardware’s Contemporary collection includes pieces designed by today’s …

Scandinavian Esthetic

House of Dagmar has been making sustainable fashion cool since before it was cool. Since 2005, the fashion house has been consistently striving for responsible fashion practices. Following three core pillars: high-quality fabrics, production processes and designs, its ethos is reflected in its most recent FW22 collection — emphasizing sustainability merged with contemporary design. WELCOME …

Brain Power: Stand And Deliver

Brain Power’s innovative approach to learning leadership is bringing the critical but often overlooked skill of effective public speaking to high-potential kids. We’ve all suffered through extremely awkward, boring, and poorly executed presentations. I’m referring to the type of event where about 30 seconds in you think to yourself, “This is going to be tough …

Inspiring Young Girls Becoming On Their Journey To Empowered Women

Social media platforms, such as TikTok and YouTube, have dramatically changed — especially for young girls— the fundamental experience around growing up. Self-esteem and confidence is measured by conforming to false norms that are both unrealistic — and, at times, toxic. Youth — those fledging years of self-awareness that are beginning earlier and earlier in …

Grain Loft condominiums: Natural Wonder

Grain Loft condominiums, by Gairloch Developments, will be a transformative boutique residential building in Toronto’s thriving Junction Triangle neighbourhood in that it is made of cross-laminated timber to increase its aesthetic appearance while reducing its carbon footprint. Residential real estate is enjoying a renaissance of sustainability in recent years, with more focus on the environmental …

Aysia Ianiero: For The Love Of Dance

Aysia Ianiero grew up in a family that owned a dance studio, Art and Soul Dance Company. Was she thrown into dancing? Yes. Is she grateful? Yes. Does she love it? Yes, yes and yes! Fuelled by her passion, this girl is fire. You could say she’s unstoppable — and she has some very big …

Laura Damiani: A Generation Of Jewellers

Laura Damiani, director of operations and marketing at Damiani Jewellers, discusses jewellery trends, success and why diamonds might be in her blood. As a family-owned business in its third generation, Damiani Jewellers is founded on exceptional customer service, quality products and stories that warm the heart. For Laura Damiani, who’s been working full-time for the …

Jaclyn Genovese: Interior Design We #Love

Jaclyn Genovese opened Jacflash, a boutique in trendy Queen West about 15 years ago. People loved the place, and they loved her. She starred in Jaclife, a reality show on Slice.ca, and became even more popular. She began hosting parties at places, like Nyood, and Lost and Found, with guest lists including Justin Bieber, Dave …