Colour the Season Pink
Given the popularity of pinks after the height of the Barbie movie, it’s little surprise that one of Pantone’s colours of the fall season is Rose Violet (17-2624), described as…
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…
Beautiful Bulbs: Plant Now for a Vibrant Spring
BY JOANNE SASVARI Bulbs are kind of like magic. You tuck these knobbly things in the soil in fall, and in return you get a burst of bright, fresh colour…
Need Ideas? IDS is Here to Help
The design show returns to Vancouver September 21 to 24 Whether you are building a new home, refreshing an old one or just enjoy looking at beautiful things, the Vancouver…
Get set for Fall
Welcome to Spruce Tips, our new weekly feature keeping you up to date on everything you care about for your home, starting with this seasonal checklist. As summer slips into…
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…
Decked Out
Porch, deck and patio renos offer big payback when it comes to creating livable space this season. BY DANIELLE POPE It’s hard to think of summer in Victoria without picturing…
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…
Architectural Ecosystem
This Island home, nestled in an untouched forest, was built with energy efficiency and ecosystem restoration in mind. BY NESSA PULLMAN | PHOTOS BY MATT SHANNON When Jillian and Michael first…