Victoria’s Leslie Shewring is a designer, stylist and photographer whose work — both unattributed and under her own name — has brought her international success. Read more…
RECIPE: CARROT AND CORIANDER SOUP
This is the perfect way to start a dinner party — or just make it for its healthy dose of beta carotene, fibre and vitamin A. It’s a smooth, colourful soup, creamy yet low in calories, with curative cumin and cleansing ginger too. Read more…
IT’S A GOOD DAY FOR SOUP
Soups are super nourishing and loaded with easily digestible vitamins and minerals, so it’s not surprising that “souping” is the latest health-food trend. And it’s not hard to add souping to your home-cooking routine. Read more…
GATHER & CREATE: A DIY PROJECT FROM DECORATE FOR A PARTY
Add a personal touch to your next celebration with one of these DIY projects from Decorate for a Party by Leslie Shewring and Holly Becker. Read more…
Flowers and Fashion On Display at Fleur de Villes
Victoria may have experience unseasonal flurries early in the week, but the city can still count on some extra blossoms at this year’s flower count. Fleurs de Villes, the unique Floral Mannequin Series, returns to Mayfair Centre on the event’s cross-Canada tour. Read more…
Design Insider: Expect the Unexpected in 2017
There’s a strong eco-sensibility this year with a surge in interest in organics and nature-inspired shapes and a love affair with the elements of tiny-space living. Read more…
Victoria Tastes & Trends: Winter 2017
From a new butcher to a local take on bao buns, YAM’s food columnist Cinda Chavich explores our region to discover the latest palate-pleasing offerings, culinary talent and eatery openings. Read more…
DO TELL: A Q&A WITH ARTIST CAROLLYNE YARDLEY
You’ll never look at squirrels the same way once you’ve seen the finely detailed paintings of Carollyne Yardley, whose distinctive style (which she dubbed Squirrealism) has earned her international attention. Read more…
STYLE WATCH: THE WINTER DANCE
Inspired by the minimalism of winter, these white tulle skirts, silk and lace dresses and soft sweaters perfectly capture the dreamlike quality of the season. Read more…
HOME & DESIGN: THE ARCHITECT AT HOME
Stretching tall instead of wide, this spectacular Nanaimo home — designed by an architect for his own family —turns minimal space into a high-reaching, light-filled oasis of inspiration. Read more…