Empowerment begins with inner confidence and outward networking. From time immemorial, women have been taught, especially in the workplace, to be deferential, which, by dictionary definition, means “yielding to the judgment or opinion of others.” Historically, it has involved the quiet bending to the loudest or most powerful voice in the room, which, in most …
Faena District Miami Beach’s arts focus has created a cultural renaissance and vibrant community connections between North and South Beach. In today’s millisecond and megabyte world, the term “Renaissance man” may seem slightly outdated. But as we experience the game-changing of the fourth Industrial Revolution, it just might now be a descriptive more valued than …
We spoke with the multi-talented businesswoman about her successful design career and her definition of beauty. Q. What is your definition of luxury and beauty? A. My definition of luxury and beauty is high quality, uniqueness, sophistication and glamour. Q. How did you come to be a celebrated interior designer? A. It all came from …
The synergy of the Carrera y Carrera and Tous brands makes for original and inspired jewelry collections under the Joie Jewelry umbrella. Symbols are — and have always been — an important part of our history and culture. Historically, jewelry in particular has been rich with meaning and emotion. Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, adorned herself …
Musician Bruce Cockburn has been a singer and songwriter of poetic lyrics and bon mots for more than five decades. There are times when being a part of history, albeit a tumultuously famous (some might even say infamous) one, becomes a badge of honour, the tipping point from which many other seismic life events are …
Pearl Litwin is as gracious as she is charming, welcoming the Dolce team into her lovely home on a rainy summer afternoon, where we gathered to interview her and take some photos. With five one-woman shows under her belt, she is an artist and an avid art collector, a philanthropist and a person who loves …
In one of the most competitive and hottest real estate development markets in the world, to be named “New Home Builder of the Year” is a significant achievement. That is how Pureplaza was recognized in 2018, continuing a close to 40-year tradition of excellence for one of the Greater Toronto Area’s most respected developers and …
Hard work, perseverance and an entrepreneurial family spirit have been the keys to success for Two Sisters Vineyards. “We Try To Bring A Little Bit Of European Flavour To Niagara-on-the Lake” - Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli What is a winery? By strict definition, it is a location or business where wine is produced. But imagine entering a …
Living life across the globe has given Ai Weiwei an original perspective on political and social issues. His new exhibition — Ai Weiwei: Bare Life — is poised to share those insights with the world. Born in Beijing in 1957, political dissident and artist Ai Weiwei lived the first 20 years of his life outside …
To mark its 10th anniversary, a collection of just 50 handmade Rolls-Royce Ghosts are now on offer. In the automotive world, there is no better known symbol than the “Spirit of Ecstasy” hood ornament that has adorned Rolls-Royce motor cars for more than a century. The emblem will become even more valued as Rolls-Royce is …
