Artist Viktor Mitic is a creator in every sense of the word, producing a body of work over two decades that defies conventional description. Featuring a unique approach and social commentary, his art is showcased in galleries and outdoor spaces around the world. It’s a good thing that Viktor Mitic’s mother couldn’t afford a babysitter. …
A wedding dress is special — after all, what other item of clothing do you wear just once? Designer Ines Di Santo gets it, as she creates glamorous custom gowns that grace brides around the world on their special day. What makes her gowns so special? Perhaps it’s the love she pours into each and …
When Elvis was found unconscious on his bathroom floor, everyone assumed the worst. And toxicology reports showed more than 10 different drugs in his system. But now, author Sally Hoedel claims the ‘King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ died from bad genes and not prescription drugs in her book, Destined to Die Young. A boy grows …
Imagine a home that embraces the past, the present — and the timeless world of art. That’s exactly what Martha Franco Architecture & Design has achieved in a showcase redesign of a residence, built in 1912, in Westmount on the island of Montreal. It’s a romantic, artsy and sentimental city: Montreal is a huge cultural …
As the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness and the founder of the popular website The Aesthetics of Joy, Ingrid Fetell Lee is trying hard to help people find more joy in life and work through design. Seventeen million people have tuned in to hear her TED Talk, …
Twenty-five years ago, Teatro Verde, a little flower shop in Yorkville, opened its doors. Today, Teatro Verde is the go-to for breathtaking luxury floral arrangements, unique gifts and home décor, with a devoted local and international following. Now, owners Shawn Gibson and Michael Pellegrino are welcoming friends and clients at their new location in Yorkville …
If you spend your twenties starting and building a business, then turn it over for more than $1 million less than a decade later, you might think it would make you happy. Who wouldn’t? But Carla Coulson learned that money can’t buy you love, adventure, community and passion for your work. It’s not as if …
This fall, Hope Chicago will send about 4,000 students to college debt-free. That’s a big deal, but that’s not all: In a multi-generational educational opportunity, the foundation will also send a parent back to school. With plans to raise $1 billion over the next 10 years, it’s exclusive, disruptive and ambitiously next-level — a scholarship …
Who could have imagined the impact of technological advances? Now the power of the internet is allowing artists to create and sell NFTs to reach a worldwide audience. Here, Shivani Mitra from the Museum of Crypto Art talks with Dolce to help readers understand and appreciate crypto art. Picture this: you’re on your computer and …
When Judy Cameron’s mom told her she could grow up to do anything she wanted, she believed her. So, at just 23 years old, Cameron became the first female pilot hired by Air Canada. She’s had an amazing 37-year career, logging more than 23,000 hours in planes, such as the Lockheed 1011, DC-3 and the …
