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  Sarah Gallagher Artemano: Why has yoga become so popular in recent years? SG: The world is moving faster. The kind of things we are suffering from right now insomnia, anxiety, depression, nervousness, irritable bowels, all these things are related to the hectic lives we are living. It’s too busy, too fast and too much. We are overwhelmed. So one of the reasons yoga is so popular is that for 60, 75 or 90 minutes, people are giving a space to empty their stress through the language, the breathing and the movements. And I feel that when they come out...

“Taking a photo is documenting a thought.” Photography speaks to Shimon Finkelstein the way books, films, music speak to others. It’s the creative medium that enables him to express and capture his ideas. Communicate emotion about a moment in time.   On a weekly basis, Shimon Finkelstein will visit each Artemano store. His purpose is a simple one: to discover the stores’ latest ambiances and capture the details through photography. This is his favourite time of the week, “witnessing the staff’s creativity, the levels to which they can take décor is evidence of how far they’ll push their curiosity and...

It’s that time of year again - time to share fun times and thoughtful gifts with friends and family, and create a whole new set of memories. To kick off the festive season we asked our fans on Facebook to pick their top 10 holiday gifts from the Artemano collection, and here they are, the items you’re looking forward to giving (or maybe receiving!) this holiday season. Small is Precious This time of year is always filled with celebrations, visiting friends at their home, sharing good times together. This metal heart, handmade in India, is a thoughtful token of love...

Photo credit Lynda Felton As we throw open our doors and windows to the outside and invite nature in, we are reminded that not only do leafy greens and herbs provide nutrition, growing our own edible garden is an amazing way to freshen our space for spring and summer. Plants also help clean the air and connect us to the food chain.   Just imagine being able to freshen up a guest’s cold drink by stepping outside to pick a sprig of mint. Or instantly elevating a fresh tomato sandwich with a few leaves of the freshest basil. And that’s...

The art of building ambiances and community, of inviting closeness and paying attention to what makes us feel open hearted and alive, this is artemano. To create well-being, connections and warmth, this is artemano. A feeling of belonging to the moment and to each other, this is artemano. Celebrating the everyday, this is artemano. It’s a pleasure for us to share with you our very own artemano family moments. “Over the past year I discovered a love of cooking. I recently found a picture of myself at the age of 6 cooking with my mom. It’s fun to rediscover something that I’ve enjoyed in the past with the person who has shaped me.” – Yoni Amir,...