Every Room with a View

Set on a picturesque 90-acre property in the Caledon Hills, John and Kelly’s recently constructed custom-built stone-house overlooks two ponds. It was, in fact, those ponds which convinced them the property was the perfect site for their house.

Curacao, Classic Caribbean

Palm shaded beaches, surrounded by turquoise seas and the weather is predictably appealing, far from the traditional Caribbean hurricane corridor. It’s great for sun-bathing, swimming, and underwater snorkeling.

The Fire & Ice Festival

“We’ve now done 12 of them, each of them with a big lofty idea that we pursue for a few months … we try to create a theme, and this year’s theme is Brian’s and it’s going to be really exciting …

Holiday Decorating Ideas

This beautiful home was decorated top to bottom for their “Get Inspired” home visit which was part of their festival.

Living in Nature’s Beauty

Located on a 6.5-acre forested lot just north of Grand Valley, a custom-built house offers owners David and Sharon Reimer scenic views and the comfortable, rural lifestyle which they love and don’t want to give up.

High Alpine Hiking In British Columbia’s Bugaboos

I’ve come to the high-altitude alpine of western Canada, to a world of sky, rock, and meadow. These viewpoints are so spectacular and inspirational, combined with being surrounded by peaceful calming sounds and fresh mountain air it all synergistically rejuvenates life forces.

Artist Feature: Tony Fenech

“Life is too short to be bored. Make art, not war. Choose your path and make it beautiful!”

Mexican Gift Giving

Casa Verde Imports is not just an ordinary store; no this is an adventure through a unique collection of Mexican treasures, built on passion and the deep respect for the artisans whose work, cultures, and stories grace the interior and exterior at 7633 Highway 6 in Arthur, Ontario.

The Home that We Built

Some of the key elements of the approximately 30-month-long, multi-phased upgrade included refinishing all the main hardwood floors; the demolition/renovation of two children’s washrooms; a painting/redo of the kitchen, followed by a painting of the hallways, foyer, dining room, and den.

Taking Your Outdoor Experience to the Next Level

The enjoyment of cooking outside and experimenting with foods is becoming more common; with this in mind, we wanted to bring in different products, so we are currently dealing with a company in Spain to perhaps sell their specialty woods for ‘smoking’.”

The Essentials of Canadian Grown Lavender

Often mistaken for a flower, lavender is in fact part of the mint family, making it an herb. It has long been noted for its strong fragrance, which has been used for masking unpleasant scents beyond just “decay” throughout history. Lavender, however, can be used as an anti-inflammatory and has huge relaxation properties, making it popular in aromatherapy and massage oils.

Keeping it Natural – Building a Personal Swimming Hole

Far from appearing scummy or stagnant, this pond was filled with clear natural water – and required none of the work that a pool did to keep it fresh.

A Complete Renovation To A 150 Year Old Zina St Home

“The house was in poor shape. The roof leaked, the basement leaked, and the toilets leaked.”

But the full extent of those problems would not become evident until much later in the renovation process. The first order of business was re-landscaping the rear yard including installing armourstone, and updating an existing swimming pool.

April Showers and Spring Flowers

With your gardens, it’s always essential that you exercise caution and not start too soon. April can be a wet, and sometimes cold month, and the threat of frost, combined with wet soil, can both have adverse effects on your garden. Wait until at least mid April, and then keep in mind that frosts can still appear out of nowhere!

Playtime, It’s Serious Work!

Whether it’s imaginative play or physical play, the games and toys that children interact with, from infancy through their pre-teen years, are how they explore the world. Play is a child’s natural means to learn and too often it is neglected in favour of the more structured desk learning that we depend on as a society