‘Tis the season of tailored silhouettes, luxurious textures and fabulous prints for men.

Breakout star Senait – fresh off the N.Y.C. runways – shows us the many ways to rock through the holidays and into the New Year

Need a little makeup inspiration for your next night out? Gold, silver and copper light the way to mesmerizing eyes.

The Reid home is spacious, uncluttered and possesses a serenity that allows for calmness in the midst of their hectic lives. Reid says that he and his wife share the same taste in architecture so neither of them had to compromise their vision.

“The original intention of Black History Month was for Black people to come together during February to share what they discussed throughout the whole year. The poster I create stays up in a lot of places the whole year because it doesn’t say Black History Month, so it doesn’t have a date stamp on it.”

Freed slaves, the Davenport brothers, built the Hillsdale Hotel (also known as Alma House, O’Neil Tavern, O’Neil House and Simcoe House) in the Springwater Township of Simcoe County, Ont., in 1882. The building currently stands to be demolished after its owners requested a demolition permit in 2009 but agreed to delay demolition.

Rosemary Sadlier ponders the significance of celebrating our accomplishments throughout the year.

“Maya Angelou inspires me. She is phenomenally awesome. She lifts my mind, soul and body.”

An award-winning filmmaker, Wilkinson directed the short films Girls Who Say Yes, Instant Dread and Dandelions.

Besides their ridiculously stylish names, Kiwi, Nimo and Metzti ooze enviable sartorial skill without a whiff of pretension. They’re just cool-looking chicks who wear what they like, wear it really well and don’t mind sharing. In the seasonal spirit of giving, they’ve graciously spilled on their favourite shops, sources of inspiration and the $7 purchase that could change your life—or at least your wardrobe.