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“A Day in the Life” with Interior Designer Carolyn Wilbrink

March 27, 2021 Joel Levy

Growing up a farmer’s daughter, Carolyn Wilbrink was raised with an innate sense of drive, work ethic, and persistence – […]

Grateful to be surrounded by so much beauty! I got to film my reading at Cuckolds Cove as part of Tiny Ruins’ launch event! Isn’t it gorgeous?

“A Day in the Life” with writer, editor, designer, illustrator Nicole Haldoupis

December 16, 2020 Joel Levy

I was recently told Nicole’s favourite colour is brown. It was an unsettling fact at first, but the more I […]

“A Day in the Life” with Toronto Costume Designer Vanessa Magic

January 15, 2020 Joel Levy

Vanessa Magic is magic. She can transform the ideas of one’s dreams into reality. She loves how images can be […]

“A Day in the Life” with artist and entrepreneur Jaclyn Genovese

April 3, 2019 Joel Levy

Jaclyn Genovese, or “Flash”, received her nickname when she opened fashion boutique “jacflash” in the (then up-and-coming) trendy neighbourhood of […]

Stacey with her spirit animal. Unicorns are in line with the magic that I attempt to bring to my designs and everyday life. September 2017

“A Day in the Life” with Toronto fashion designer Stacey Gonder

October 6, 2018 Joel Levy

Stacey Gonder is a Fashion Designer based out of Toronto, ON. Stacey grew up in Pontypool, located in Victoria County, […]

“A Day in the Life” with Toronto fashion designer Christopher Paunil

September 5, 2018 Joel Levy

Christopher Paunil is a fashion designer based in Toronto who leads the growing team at their East York showroom and […]

“A Day in the Life” with Toronto designer Hilary MacMillan

August 15, 2018 Joel Levy

Hilary MacMillan is a contemporary womenswear designer based in Toronto, Ontario. Calling an old Victorian home her studio, she designs […]

“A Day in the Life” with designer Natasha Wittke of Norquay Co.

July 18, 2018 Joel Levy

Natasha Wittke is the owner, designer and creative soul of outdoor brand Norquay Co., which she launched in 2013 while […]

“A Day in the Life” with Toronto graphic designer Lauren Kuzyk

June 6, 2018 Joel Levy

Lauren Kuzyk is a Toronto-based graphic designer. She is a champion of fusion that experiments with relating seemingly disparate systems […]

“A Day in the Life” with writer and designer Heidi Sopinka

January 31, 2018 Joel Levy

Heidi Sopinka is a novelist who lives in Toronto. In 2012, she co-founded Horses Atelier, a clothing line that is […]