Forester and author Peter Wohlleben discusses the importance of doing forestry right in today’s changing climate and how he’s unravelling the hidden life of trees. The German word Waldeinsamkeit has no direct English translation. Instead, the combination of the word for forest (Wald) and solitude (Einsamkeit) evokes more of a feeling than a defi nition, …
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 …
Brain Power’s innovative approach to teaching critical thinking positions young people to be mindful in the worlds of today and tomorrow. How to exercise critical thinking in an effort to solve a difficult problem or confront a challenging situation in life? Critical thinking is a learned behaviour that involves putting aside preconceived notions or personal …
A look inside the ultra-private Swiss luxury treatment centre specializing in highly personalized anti-aging and longevity programs. The hallmark of Swiss watches are their precision and durability. They are built to last generations. Humans, of course, are not blessed with the same qualities. Indeed, a number of recent studies have shown that markers for burnout, …
With entrepreneurs and investors facing off, Dragons’ Den puts the real into reality television. The premise is as old as ancient Egypt or Greece: someone has an idea for a business but needs people to invest the capital to make it a reality. It has continued for thousands of years — entrepreneurs seeking people to …
Nature and its elements were were undeniably the threads that weaved through the Fall-Winter 2022−2023 Haute Couture shows of Fovari, Stefan Đoković, and La Métamorphose. The shows were held in Paris’s Hôtel Le Marois, which set a striking stage for the ornate creations.
Designer, humanitarian and mother to five beautiful children, India Hicks shares her life on Harbour Island, a place she has called home for the past 26 years. Do you remember what you did the summer before you turned 13? India Hicks found herself in a scene borrowed from the pages of a fairy tale, as …
This sculptural villa, created by the design brilliance of Fabio Mazzeo, overlooking the Mediterranean in Sardinia, is a creative blend of art, design and nature. Rarely has a residence so ideally fit into its natural surroundings as the villa at Cala Volpe, Sardinia, created by the famed Italian architect Fabio Mazzeo and his design team …
Argentina’s most celebrated chef, Francis Mallmann, is equally at home in the school of life as he is running some of the world’s best kitchens. On Francis Mallmann’s Instagram page appears a sentence that may best describe one of the world’s most acclaimed chefs: “Dreaming things no mortal ever dared to dream before.” In a …
A woman of considerable style and grace, Catherine Nugent has been using her good fortune, empathy and skills to raise millions of dollars as one of Canada’s leading philanthropists. The blessing of being born of privilege is really only meaningful if you do something meaningful with your good fortune. Catherine Nugent, one of Canada’s most …
