By Mary Jo Bowling In the digital photo age, not only do most of us have cameras on us at all times, but we have printers that can turn them from pixels into paper. There’s been no formal study I can find, but it only stands to reason that people have more photographs of friends and family in their possession...[ read more ]
By Sheila Schmitz Even with just a few days till October 31, it's not too late to decorate. Pumpkins from the grocery store, leaves from the backyard and a few things around the house can transform a table or mantel into Halloween central. Family Portrait in Pumpkins Forget carving. Forget covering the whole pumpkin with paint. Just add a circle...[ read more ]
By Clare Kumar I FOUND IT! AFTER SEARCHING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, I just signed the lease on a corner condo unit with magnificent water views. Now the fun begins. For the past eleven years, I’ve been helping my clients make the transition to smaller spaces, and it’s time for me to practice what I preach. Any move is stressful, but...[ read more ]
By Bob de Wit Kids + condos = a great combination in the right location. When I was a kid, no yard was ever big enough. We all had back yards, but we always ended up in the local park for a game of football or soccer. Today, young families wanting to live in Vancouver are looking to the condo...[ read more ]
By Yanic Simard For years, interior design has been in a color-conservative period, with only the strictest noncolors being considered neutrals — and a cool gray or “greige” being king. However, people lately are rediscovering the joy of adding color to the home with “near neutrals,” versatile colors that can act as neutrals yet still inject some energy into a...[ read more ]
By Laura Gaskill A once-a-year massive spring clean may not be everyone’s cup of tea. If you’d rather break up the work, here are some ideas for sprucing up your space this fall. From updating your book collection to cleaning up outdoors, pick and choose from these eight to-dos to create a fall cleaning plan that works for you. Launder...[ read more ]
By Kelsey Pudloski The Pantone colour gods have spoken. 1. Lush Meadow – 18-5845 Photo: ohhappyday/Instagram A deep, yet vibrant green that will lend an organic quality to your interiors. 2. Riverside – 17 -4028 Photo: beautifulhomesinthenorth/Instagram This greyish blue has a moody ambience. It pairs well with nearly all of Pantone’s fall shades. 3. Spicy mustard – 14-0952 Photo: csdecoranddesign/Instagram Add a little zest to your home...[ read more ]
By Laura Gaskill Getting your home organized is a great feeling, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Keep the process simple by zeroing in on these 10 principles of organizing, which can be applied to any space, anytime. 1. Get to know active vs. passive zones. Active zones are the spots in your home that you pass...[ read more ]
By Barbara Lawlor ARE YOU A GREEN THUMB living in or moving into a condominium suite? The great news is, you can still live out your passion for gardening as long as you have a balcony or terrace. The growing season is upon us, and condo owners are planting containers in full force with everything from flowers to herbs and veggies....[ read more ]
By Barbara Lawlor WHEN YOU MAKE the decision to buy a condo suite, the last thing you want to do is clutter it unnecessary “stuff.” You know, the boxes of items you never use but have avoided getting rid of because you might need them someday, or because they hold sentimental value, or you only purchased because they were on...[ read more ]
