From Venetian royalty to modern rock stars and luxe-loving fashionistas — velvet always makes a statement. It’s calling card says, “I know exactly who I am.” Read more…
WINTER WELCOME: DIY WREATHS
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…
DREAMS OF GINGERBREAD
Whether you want to bake gingerbread cookies or construct gingerbread condos, YAM brings you tips and stories from local gingerbread gurus to enrich this most gingery of seasons. Read more…
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…
CHESTNUTS ROASTING: RECIPES TO IMPRESS
Sweet chestnut trees are an endangered species in North America, but our culinary expert has sleuthed out ways you can still have chestnuts roasting on an open fire — or in delicious holiday soups, stuffings and desserts. Read more…
MUST-TRY-SCALLOP RECIPE FROM MOOSEMEAT & MARMALADE
The popular show’s second season sees the two Victoria-based chefs — Art Napoleon and Dan Hayes — bring back their fun new spin on cooking and entertainment. Read more…
HEIRLOOM APPLES FOR EATING AND COOKING
Eaten fresh or cooked into sweet pies or savoury dishes, heirloom apples possess unique flavours and fascinating heritage stories that make them the hidden gems of B.C.’s fall bounty. Read more…
VICTORIA IS WILD ABOUT WHISKY
The topic of “whisky trends” may seem to be an oxymoron — innovation and change aren’t words one typically associates with whisky. But change is afoot for the spirit — in British Columbia and around the world. Read more…
MEN’S STYLE: TAKING IT TO THE STREET
The designers who outfit Victoria’s men in casual wear are a diverse lot, united by a sense of style and influenced by the Pacific landscape and coastal city life. Read more…
WHY FRIENDS ARE IMPORTANT
Finding — and keeping — friends in adulthood can be a challenge, but by shifting the focus from you to others, you’ll open the door to the best friendships you’ve ever experienced. Read more…