The holiday season brings plenty of joy. However, it is important to recognize the mental and psychological stresses that many people face at this time of year, including social isolation, personal grief, financial woes and seasonal depression. Studies...

The Centre de Design at l'Université du Québec à Montréal presents the exhibition Graphic Design on the Move!, a panorama of Quebec graphic design through the achievements of 50 of its top agencies, most of which include UQAM graduates. Although...

Like the ancient Greeks and Romans, the Victorians built structures to last. Be they buildings or bridges, we are still using structures in Canada that were engineered and built during the 19th century. An example of the "made-to-last"...

When you’re worth almost $3 billion and can easily say “been there, done that, have that,” what do you do with the rest of your money after the usual investments? For more than a decade, the super wealthy...

Imagine having a Christmas-themed mural on one of your walls to make the season merry and bright. Sounds great for the holidays but by mid-January you won't want images of mistletoe and balsam in your decor.  What if...

"Soft and rosy." These are the words that describe Benjamin Moore's Colour of the Year 2020. First Light (2102-70) is the hue chosen to begin the new decade. “We selected First Light 2102-70 as our Colour of the...

Move over neutral ceramic and stone. The year ahead will see well-designed homes outfitted with tiles and slabs that feature bold colours, luxurious patterns, surprising textures, unique shapes, metallic and lacquered finishes, rich veining and floor-to-ceiling wrapping.  That’s...

Last spring, Wallsauce, a company that specializes in customized wallpaper murals, announced it was running a competition alongside Rise Design and Shine, an art community. The aim was to find an unknown artist who had the talent to...

In today’s fast-paced, data-driven world where stress and anxiety are all too common, people can find refuge from their blues by surrounding themselves with, well, blue. Not just any blue, though. Think deep, comforting, inky cobalt blue. That’s...

Decorating your home offers you the opportunity to display your personal style and create a comfortable and welcoming environment. The paint colours you choose set the tone, be they energizing, grounded or serene.  Paint is fundamental to any...