From elegant rings of lush juniper to loopy twists of vine and draping cedar, it’s all about personal expression when crafting your own winter wreath. Read more…
HOMES
CREATING COZY: EMBRACE THE DANISH ART OF HYGGE
Incorporate this Danish mainstay into your life and learn how the practice of coziness can create a sanctuary for your soul. Read more…
HOME TOUR: GULF ISLAND CLIFFHANGER
This Quadra Island home is drawing worldwide attention and the kind of architectural acclaim usually reserved for art galleries, libraries and other buildings of public significance. But first, it’s a home. Read more…
HOME TOUR: DESIGNED TO LAST
Constructed of steel and tempered skyscraper windows, this unique eco-friendly home is designed to last for at least a millennium. Some might call it a prototype for the ideal home for the 21st century and beyond. Read more…
HOME TOUR: AN INVITING RETREAT BY THE SEA
A Gulf Island escape doesn’t get any dreamier than this Pender Island home, designed for inviting family gatherings. Inspired by nature and filled with art and mementos, this home exemplifies summer living at its best. Read more…
PANTONE’S COLOURS OF THE YEAR: PERFECT FOR SUMMER
Looking for fresh new colours to update your décor? From expressing your mood to creating a calming atmosphere, use Pantone’s Colour of the Year to bring a feeling of relaxation into your home. Read more…
HOME TOUR: INTO THE WOODS
With great respect for the forest, this couple built their home on Denman Island, creating an eminently livable work of art. Designer Etienne de Villiers calls it a modern home that will stand the test of time to become an enduring classic. Read more…
HOUSE TOUR: SMALL SPACE, AMPLIFIED STYLE
Beyond its undeniable stylishness, one of the most striking aspects of Jody and David Adelman’s new townhouse is how they’ve optimized the space. Smart modern design, perfect furniture picks and sleek custom built-ins mean this couple can live large in their small-scale home. Read more…
DESIGN TRENDS: WILD ABOUT WALLS
When it comes to wall trends, 2016 is a myth-busting year. Feature walls are out and so is the notion that small rooms need small patterns. So toss out your preconceptions and let’s look at what’s big in walls. Read more…
AN ECO RENO WITH A TRADITIONAL TOUCH
Eco design meets antique décor when a spectacular renovation by Victoria designer JC Scott transforms a cramped 1970s cottage into the elegant epitome of sustainable living. Read more…