‘Woo, The Monkey Who Inspired Emily Carr: A Biography’
“I saw a fair amount of mythological, romantic stories around Emily Carr and her animals. I looked at her writings and the writings of people who knew her, and I could see that there was another side...
View ArticleVancouver Patios Where You Can See and Be Seen
The only thing better than a beautiful Vancouver summer’s day is spending it on the perfect patio with a glass of something delicious in hand. Here are a few of our favourite places to wine and dine...
View ArticleNative Trails Avalon Freestanding Bathtub
Goodbye backyard barbecues, hello sanctuary. Treat your garden like another room in the house with the Avalon NativeStone concrete bathtub from Native Trails. The deep, freestanding tub is a...
View ArticleMarcel Wanders Diamond Armchair
Since 2012, Louis Vuitton has enlisted designers to imagine innovative furniture and objects using the design house’s iconic spirit of the past. Ten new pieces were presented in Milan during...
View ArticleAarke Carbonator II
For those hot summer days, Aarke Carbonator II is ready to quench thirst and refresh the palate. The immensely stylish Swedish-designed sparkling water maker (the perfect product to show off as guests...
View ArticleSummer Getaways In Beautiful B.C.
Summer isn’t over, folks. While the sweet days of July may be well behind us, there are still plenty of exciting discoveries to be made in August around the Pacific Northwest. If Tofino, Salt Spring...
View ArticleWorking Smarter With The Dyson Lightcycle
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, the latest from Dyson is poised to give your workspace the right type of light, at the right time of day. Knowing how the changing colour temperatures and...
View ArticleTales Of The City: Secrets From Vancouver’s Past
To truly understand a place, we need to look at its past. Underneath Vancouver’s urban veneer are fascinating stories just waiting to be heard. From an exclusive tour of the Marine Building to the...
View ArticleCook Up Recipes from Vancouver’s Best Chefs
Going out to dinner can be a wonderful thing, but sometimes the best meals are the ones you create with your own hands. The hard work that goes into taking ordinary ingredients and transforming them...
View ArticleGiving Discarded Chopsticks A Second Life
As the sushi capital of North America, Vancouver knows a thing or two about a good maki. But what about the disposable chopsticks used to eat it? Felix Böck was staggered to find out that 400,000...
View ArticleFred Herzog, Photographer of Vancouver’s Neon Past, Dies
Fred Herzog walked the streets of 1950s Vancouver, camera in hand. A medical photographer by profession, he clearly had an eye for the living. His postwar street scenes show people walking, talking,...
View ArticleDiving Into Women’s Fall Fashion
Explore the season’s best looks from Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Hermès, Salvatore Ferragamo, Fendi, Jacquemus, and more. Art Direction: E.D. and Mark Reynolds. Model: Medea from John Casablancas....
View ArticleA Pendant Light With Possibilities
Transform your living room into an urban lounge with this large-scale pendant light from designer Olafur Eliasson and Danish lighting company Louis Poulsen. A fusion of two contrasting geometric...
View ArticleKeep All and Carry On
Be it for a quick getaway or an overseas business trip, the ideal carry-on bag is flexible enough for any flight. Enter the Bedford Travel Tote from jet-set American luxury brand Michael Kors. With a...
View ArticleMid-Century Italian Design Meets Lush Materials
Italian chair designers Lalabonbon focus on lush materials with a collection of textured Miss chairs from interior designer Cristina Zanni. The conical shape of the legs defines the chairs’ style,...
View ArticleBranching Out
Mimicking thin, harmoniously intertwined branches reaching upward, the Bosco bookcase by Mentemano was designed in Milan by architect Nicola Gisonda, the design studio’s artistic director. Five metal...
View ArticleThe Smart Way to Work Out at Home
Running may be good for the heart, but it’s bad for the knees. Technogym’s Cross Personal cross trainer is designed to be low impact, making it easy on joints. Sleek and modern, it features a smooth...
View ArticleScent of a Woman
A look is never quite finished until it’s topped off with the right scent. In the newest addition to Louis Vuitton’s Les Parfums women’s collection, Cœur Battant provides a finishing touch that...
View ArticleMood Indigo: Our Winter Fashion Shoot
From a stiff leather skirt by Canadian designer Kirsten Ley, to layers of dresses, and much more: get inspired by our women’s winter fashion editorial. Art Direction: Sandra Zarkovic. Model: Katie...
View ArticleFor the Chess Lover
The age-old game of chess receives a luxurious modern makeover courtesy of Aerin Lauder. From queen to pawn, the pieces are cast in zinc and reimagined into fluid, contemporary shapes and finished in...
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