You may not be able to sit in the grass in the Champs De Mars near the Eiffel Tower to enjoy your lunch, but that shouldn’t stop you from packing up some delicious French-style foods and picnicking near your favourite lake or in the park. The key is to choose a shady spot, put together…
Gone are the days of matchy-matchy kitchen metals. Yes, it’s ok to mix metals in the kitchen—especially with hardware, lighting, fixtures, and appliances. Rules? There aren’t any hard and fast rules, but a few design suggestions will ensure you achieve balance and keep it from looking unintentional. Before you grab those brass candlesticks and that…
Nobody wants a cookie cutter house. We want homes that reflect where we’ve been and what we value. We want spaces that work for us—beautiful work spaces, welcoming living areas to lounge after a long day, and dining rooms and kitchens that make our lives easier and expand for elegant entertaining. With her eclectic, modern…
Outside may be blanketed with winter white but foods of fall and winter come in many beautiful hues. Including a wide variety of colours of food on the table is the best way to include as many vitamins and minerals into the meal, and on your plate. It’s also a simple way to create a…
Designers everywhere are passing on traditional all-white for peachy pinks, light corals, grey blues and deep greens, among others. Inspired by their daring palettes, we’re digging into why most of us opt for bright white kitchens and why we could (and should) reconsider. Plus, we’ll take a look inside one of our favourite colourful kitchens. Color in…
Eating seasonally (i.e., basing your daily diet on what grows and is harvested each season) means you experience the true fresh flavors of certain foods—especially when brought from field to plate soon after harvest. Though most of us don’t live in a climate that allows year-round gardening, many crops thrive in the cool temps of…
When the weather is frightful, and you crave something warm and delightful, you want more than your regular mug of coffee or cup of tea. Instead of driving to your favorite coffee shop, why not use your refrigerator with Keurig K-Cup system to brew up some coffee or tea. Then, add some deliciously different flavourings that you…
In spring and summer, gorgeous floral blooms come to life with intoxicating scents and a variety of colours. Though they look stunning growing in gardens and yards across the country, cutting a few stems and arranging them in a favourite vase brings the lively blossoms indoors for everyone to enjoy. Why not brighten your kitchen…
All granite, all white, and all-matching kitchens don’t seem to stand out like they once did. Today, we’re seeing grays, greige, black, beige with hints of pink green, or cream being used as the main colours in kitchens. Some are even using dark blue and green as their cabinet colour and setting it off with…
It’s no secret that going to the movie theater has taken a backseat to streaming cinematic masterpieces on your TV at home. With so many quality options for action, comedy, and drama from the comfort of your living room, it’s the perfect opportunity to turn a typical evening at home in front of the tube…