It’s Time to Rethink Clocks
As we fall back this weekend — wait, weren’t we going to do away with this time-change business? — it seems, well, timely to look at how to work timepieces…
Winterizing Your Investment
Getting your home season-ready this fall will keep it from degrading in the months to come BY SHANNON MONEO Greater Victoria may not endure the winter blows felt in places…
CARE Winners Announced
Builders association names the best achievements in home design and construction Build it, and they will come. The who’s who of Victoria’s booming construction, design and renovation industry gathered on…
Great Gourds
When it comes to doorway décor, think beyond the traditional orange pumpkin. We’re just a few short days away from Halloween, and you’re probably thinking about getting a pumpkin, the…
A Dream for Two
This mid-century Oak Bay reno brings a mother and daughter functional living, freedom to play and the chance to connect to what matters most By Danielle Pope | Photos by Mary…
Getting Social with Spruce
PHOTOS BY MEGAN WILSON When Spruce magazine recently invited the who’s who of Victoria’s design and build community to an after-work social, it was only fitting that they’d gather in…
Romancing the Flame
Selecting the right fireplace or stove isn’t just about personal preference Everyone loves sitting in front of a fireplace or stove. Despite the draw of that warm glow, with so…
Home Inspo at the Home Show
If you weren’t already planning to go, your weekend plans just changed Feel like you need some design inspiration? Need to connect with a contractor? Getting ready for a major…
Seven Simple Ways to Set a Harvest Table
Thanksgiving might just be our favourite holiday. There are no gifts to buy, no cards to send, no trees to decorate or lights to put up, no religious services to…
A Range of Ranges
What’s the best kind of cooktop for you? Thanksgiving is just around the corner and right behind it are all the other festive events of the season, not to mention…