The procrastinator’s no-mall holiday gift guide
We are all pretty busy this time of year with our work-hard, play-hard holiday lifestyles, but we still want to give unique gifts. And we hate the mall. Read More
Made in the Prairies: Chris Hildebrand, pipe maker and coffee roaster
You can’t ramble when smoking a pipe. You have to be attentive. You only say the words that need saying. You’re forced to listen, and… Read More
Review: the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation’s published tours
The Broadway tour will give you something better to say of the office buildings than “it looks like Mad Men.” Read More
Lennard Taylor’s latest
Shots of the Winnipeg designer's latest show and the show-goers. Read More
Canada’s best restroom
Public washrooms across Canada have a design contest to call their own. Until the end of November, you can vote for your favourite of the top five finalists. Read More
Made in the Prairies: Meet Matt Jenkins, artist and blacksmith
Matt operates Cloverdale Forge on the family farm near Selkirk, Manitoba and between two jobs (he’s an engineer as well), and being an athlete, a homeowner, and vintage car collector, he’s got his plate full. Read More
Why brutalist architecture matters to Winnipeg
Designed to be honest, not beautiful, Brutalism is one of the most unmistakable and reviled architectures of the modernist style. But that’s the point and whether or not it's concrete and ugly, Brutalist architecture matters to Winnipeg. Read More
Found around town: Top armchairs for small spaces
People often express frustration at finding the right furniture to fit their space. There’s something for everyone here, with options new and old, save and splurge. Read More
Startup profile: Advolve Media
Bryce North, CEO of Advolve Media sits down with the Spectator Tribune to talk about his startup company and how they have made mirrors into an advertising medium. Read More
Winnipeg typography part 2: The ’60s apartment block
While their facades are non-descript, these brick boxes fit very well into the quiet tree-lined streets of our older residential neighbourhoods and busy commercial thoroughfares alike, providing much-needed affordable housing and residential density. Read More
Haute couture and blue jeans
Fashion shows are an interesting animal, where honest, genuine lovers of their craft - designers - play in what is often criticized as the vapid, superficial, narcissistic arena of style. Read More
Winnipeg typography
Winnipeg is a city rich in vintage signage and hand-rendered typography, unparalleled in Western Canada. Read More
Brother duo give Winnipeggers a chance to wear hometown pride on their sleeves
Brothers Kyle and Corey Doucette nail down Winnipeg's trademark humour and humility with Mine Clothing. Read More
Doors are open this weekend in Winnipeg
Those mysterious buildings you've always wondered about are open to you this weekend only. Read More
Top 5 Winnipeg restaurant interiors
Food should be an experience, not merely sustenance. Read More
Bright like a diamond
Denim and Diamonds, the title of this year’s St. Paul’s Fashion Show, ended fashion week with a bang, or, more appropriately, a sparkle. Read More