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Canadians have always had a significant impact on the music industry, but one of my favourite eras has to be the indie resurgence of the early to mid-2000s. Artists like Arcade Fire, Bedouin Soundclash, Feist, Hot Hot Heat and Broken Social Scene were on heavy rotation on my iPod Nano at the time, and I'm happy to report that many of these bands are still touring today.
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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Some of my fondest memories are at my Sicilian grandparents' house– the scent of tomato sauce simmering all Sunday afternoon, my Nonna seated at their Mahogony dining table schooling the patriarchs of the family at a game of Briscola – Italian card game – and the burn on my legs from sitting too long on their plastic-covered furniture. Their living room perfectly preserved. Handmade dollies on every surface. Cabinets full of fancy teacups (which I happily inherited), glasses and dinnerware, only brought out on the rarest of occasions. A space so layered with texture, narrative, and love, it was like a living scrapbook. That cosy, eclectic look (minus the plastic!) that is synonymous with our grandparents' house is back with a new name and fresh perspective. Grandmacore. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It's not just a trend, it's a warm pushback against the minimalism look that has persisted for so long. And after years of blank slates, there's something deeply grounding about a space that remembers where it came from. That's the quiet power of grandmacore. It's not just a style but a feeling—a response to years of simple spaces and fast-furniture fatigue. Where minimalism prizes restraint, grandmacore embraces tenderness. It leans into memory, into texture, into story. And clearly, it's striking a chord. 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Better still, she says, 'If you have a grandma who's downsizing, experiment with her furnishings. There might be a classic piece just waiting for a new fabric or fresh coat of paint.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Leigh takes a similar approach but focuses on incorporating texture and thoughtful curation. 'Adding pattern curtains, vintage needlepoint pillows or a ruffled floral quilt to a bed is a great place to start,' she says. 'Even just styling your bookshelves with a few delicate trinkets or a teacup from your grandmother's collection can bring that layered, story-filled feeling to a room.' Beyond its nostalgic charm, grandmacore embraces sustainability in a tangible way. Heirlooms are restored, thrifted finds are refreshed, and vintage accents are brought back into rotation. It's a way of living that keeps beautiful, well-made pieces in use, allowing us to carry their memories forward. Grandmacore reminds us that the most compelling interiors aren't built overnight; they're collected over time. For me, it echoes the nostalgia of my Sicilian grandparents' home, where every object had a tale and style was instinctive, not overly staged. We can learn a lot from that design philosophy. Because at the end of the day, home should feel like a hug. And grandmacore? That's a hug wrapped in a crocheted blanket. Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA Columnists
