Where Clever Design Meets Artistry & Luxury
“This is the only modern build in Orangeville”, begins Shawna. And she’s right. In all of my years of writing for this magazine and admiring many beautiful homes, this home is something different. It has a “strength” of beauty, one that blends artisan edge with elegance and luxury.
Decorating for the Holidays
“Flowers are always the same the world over and they’ve been the same for years and years. What makes them different is how you put them together,” says Suzanne Gardner “I love the holiday season”, says Suzanne. “We always try to come up with unexpected arrangements and to offer our clientele unique and distinct natural holiday decor items”.
Paw-sitive Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement can come in all forms, from the simple positive or encouraging words and pats, to the more tradition and physical like treats or time with a beloved toy.
Custom Built Rural Home on the Family Farm
Building a home from the ground up is a huge undertaking – one that requires patience, planning and a general contractor/builder that is knowledgeable and dependable.
Autumn in Cottage Country
The promised cycle of life encourages my enthusiasm for next year’s adventures. Plans aside, I’m just going to get my sandals, grab my paddle and journey out by canoe, preparing with clothing adjustments, taking along a light jacket.
Creating a warm & welcoming atmosphere in your home
Most people do a big spring clean and freshen up their homes to reflect the bright, happy vibe of the spring and summer season. At Arthur Cash & Carry, we love to assist our clients in doing the same as we move into fall. Creating a warm, cozy atmosphere can make your home more welcoming, and make the long, dreary months more bearable
Making Good Food as Fast as We Can
Everything at the Red Door Restaurant is fresh and handmade. Nathalie doesn’t believe in “carrying over” from one day to the next, so even if you came in yesterday for lunch, you can rest assured that today’s menu is fresh, flavourful, inviting and new.
Carefree Days on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
I always feel at peace here, whether I’m driving winding roads, walking meandering pathways, or strolling along a deserted beach. There’s a freedom in the marine air and it gets me thinking about our next fresh salmon dinner.
’59 Corvette
Why the infatuation with old cars?
“I just seem to like them for some reason and if people read the article in the Spring edition of ‘LivingSpaces & Life Styles’, you know that my business does plenty of historical restorations to houses and buildings in the area, so maybe you could say that I have a lot of ‘old school’ in me!”
Broadway Revised
Sepia-toned photographs taken in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries of Orangeville’s bustling downtown street of Broadway convey an image of a lively, picturesque street comprised of grand facades, second story balconies, expansive windows, and decorative wood pieces.
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce recipe. Try this healthy, colourful recipe made with rice paper, thin noodles, and vibrant vegetables.
From Eyesore to Modern Farmhouse Beauty
The home was very choppy and divided, and the 1890’s balloon frame structure complicated the reengineering of the home, but they stripped it back to the brick and reframed it section by section, adding 650 square feet of space for the garage, master bedroom and mudroom.
Cory Trepanier: Visionary and Leader
Cory took inspiration not only from the outdoors, but from everything around him. His art inspired Canadians of all ages to connect with and appreciate the natural world. In the words of his daughter, Sydney, “Everywhere he turned he was able to find something beautiful and fascinating”.
The Balancing Act: Caring for Your Pool Properly
Despite the fact that we spend half of our year covered in ice and snow, we Canadians, on average, still hold that deep desire to cut loose, and lounge beside our own personal pool side, free of charge, once summer hits.