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LIKE A FAIRY TALE A heritage estate with modern luxury in mind WRITTEN BY VICTORIA HITTNER PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHILIP DURRANT & © UNIQUE HOMESTAYS / www.uniquehomestays.com Legacy meets luxury in this historic property for rent, nestled in the…
golden state PLANTING A SUN-LOVING, LOW-WATER GARDEN WRITTEN BY MARESA GIOVANNINI When kissed by the sun, buds unfurl to reveal vibrant blooms and verdant grasses stretch to greet the day. While sunshine is a key ingredient…
blooming wild GROWING A WILDFLOWER GARDEN FROM SCRATCH WRITTEN BY RONDA SWANEY Wildflowers evolved to thrive in less-than-ideal spots without the aid of gardeners. Their tenacity and beauty make them great, low-maintenance additions to a garden.…
FAMILY TREASURES WORTH SAVING WRITTEN BY MARESA GIOVANNINI We are at a silver-plated fork in the road. Generations before us commonly had minimal belongings or emigrated from other countries with next to nothing. They survived…
heritage at hand VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA WRITTEN BY ROBYN ROEHM CANNON Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, Canada, is a year-round tourist destination, with something magical to offer visitors in every season. And we aren’t the…
5 Ways To Spring Into Cleaning It’s that time again! Spring has arrived and so has the need to freshen things up a bit. GUSTAVO GONZALEZ MAR 16, 2022 It’s that time again! Spring has…
ROOM to ROAM Living Large in an Intimate Backyard Garden WRITTEN BY KATHRYN O’SHEA-EVANS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON INGRAM & HARRIET CHALLIS Anglophiles know that a British garden is bound to be verdant and green, given the locale’s…
into the WOODS New Build Meets Old Growth WRITTEN BY VICTORIA HITTNER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT SHANNON / www.mattshannon.ca When Bianca Bodley was asked to design the landscaping for this home nestled in the coastal rainforest of British Columbia,…
the RIGHT PATH Basic Elements Guide a Fresh Garden Design WRITTEN BY RONDA SWANEY / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIE BUCK “Deep down, we’re all cavemen; we need fire, water, shelter. If those needs are met, we know everything’s going…
Elevate Your Home’s First Impression When making a lasting impact, your home’s curb appeal is the first thing that catches the eye. Whether you’re looking to sell or want to enjoy a welcoming entrance this…