Cedar Therapy
Locally made, cedar barrel saunas combine health benefits with backyard luxury. Heat therapy isn’t a new concept to those living on the West Coast, but the idea of having your…
A Serene Summer Staycation
No need to jet off to a faraway land this summer when you can enjoy the perfect sanctuary right at home. BY NESSA PULLMAN For some of us, summer vacation…
Small Space, Big Style
Local pros share perspective-changing solutions for turning even the smallest space into a haven of comfort. BY CAROLYN CAMILLERI These days, many of us are choosing to live more simply…
Repainting Your Front Door for a Bold New Season
A front door shining in this season’s super trendy Viva Magenta or Raspberry Blush may not be for you, but a fresh coat of paint is. Painting your door can…
Bring Summer Elegance Home with Simple Design Twists
Adorning your space with flexible, striking and modern furniture is an easy way to pop some fun into summer. The Connubia line by Calligaris is a cheerful set of furniture…
West Coast Al Fresco
Summer makes for the perfect time to host outdoors, and working with Vancouver Island’s climate and landscape can create an outstanding entertaining experience. BY SUSAN HOLLIS There’s something alluring —…
Culture on Canvas
Indigenous art can bring meaning and celebration to your home through careful selection. BY DANIELLE POPE Art is often lauded as a personal choice. Even in the design world —…
Playing with the Unknown
One furniture company is putting play at the forefront of its designs, with an eye on the unknown. The “Loose Parts” project, produced by Victoria-based independent design company Part &…
Spruce It Up: Room, Kitchen and Bath Trends
Looking for an easy room redo? These Room, Kitchen and Bath trends will bring a sense of peace and calm into your home and will innovate the way you live. …
Playing with Design
Playrooms inspire opportunities for creating spaces perfectly suited to our youngest residents BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY: DASHA ARMSTRONG Simplification is one of today’s most popular design principles, and…