Tag - Spring 2019

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Lap of Luxury

Barbados offers old-world distinction and all the amenities imaginable. By Mary Ann Simpkins I stop, astonished at the sight of St. Nicholas Abbey: a Jacobean- style mansion. With its Tudor arches, ornate multi-curved...

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Summer Reading at its Best

If you hate to be seaside, lakeside, poolside or anything-side without a book in hand, you’ve landed in the right place. Summer is a great time to catch up on reading, when the days are longer and the weather is perfect for lounging around with a new title. These options offer plenty of notions to...

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Making Your Dream Home a Reality

By Bryan Thaw, LL.B.,LL.M You have watched hours of Fixer Upper and Property Brothers and are now ready to apply that knowledge to create your dream home. But, are you ready to take the plunge? Whether you are upgrading your existing home or building your dream home from scratch, you should always...

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Opulent Moveable Feast

Forgo the traditional picnic in favour of the ultimate and luxurious outdoor meal Written and styled by Hattie Klotz Photography by Ashley Fraser You can sit on the ground, of course. But, it’s not an obligatory part of the experience. There are no rules for a picnic, and that’s part of the appeal...

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Friendship by Design

Cloud Nine Soars Above Written, produced and styled by Henrietta Southam Photos by Marc Fowler, Metropolis Studio This light-filled slice of heaven is a testament to the fruit that lies in wait for those who bravely walk through their darkest days with the faith that their silver lining is...

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People to Watch

Bill Stewart Sustainable Intelligence By Beka Shane Denter Bill Stewart has a lot of energy and an ability to make everything sound exciting. His enthusiasm has served him well since his arrival in Ottawa at age 23. Born in Brockville, Ontario, and coming from “a simple background,” Bill realized...

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Savour the flavours of sun-drenched Osoyoos

Unwind and uncork at the Okanagan’s Spirit Ridge, where leisure and luxury, wine and food, and rich Indigenous culture blend together in harmony By Janet Wilson As dawn breaks, the sun crests over a nearby mountain range, casting a warm glow down the valley and over the lush vineyards at the base...

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Malbec in Argentina

It’s about altitude and attitude By Janet Dorozynski Everyone knows that Argentina makes Malbec, and, for many, the flavourful, juicy red has become synonymous with the country. Originally from the southwest of France, where it is known as Côt, Malbec is the mainstay of the deeply coloured reds...

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Spring Obsessions

Curated by Michele Peterson This season’s fresh finds, luxury experiences and must-haves are key ingredients to a stylish spring whether you’re at home or on the go. World’s most unforgettable umbrella  Wind, hail or rain? You’ll be ready for anything with the Weatherman umbrella. Designed by...

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BIG ART

The chutzpah behind Sarah Moffat’s vast creations By Sally Smith At 50 Bennett Street in Carleton Place, you’ll see five flat blocks on the corner of the building. Each has a colourful, foot-high letter: S.M.A.R.T. It stands for Sarah Moffat Art, as this is where multi-media artist Sarah...

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Perfect Tension

Strong contrasts plus seamless design make this custom home nothing less than a showstopper By Pam Dillon Photos by Kevin Bélanger, courtesy of Studio 853 Design From its distinctive curb appeal, with a custom address sign and landscaping, right through to its custom fireplace in the screened-in...

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HOME CHIC HOME

Hauser offers lighting options to beautifully illuminate your outdoor world. hauserstores.com Pizza Alfresco Pizza to go just got to the next level in luxe outdoor living, thanks to the Ooni 3 Outdoor Portable Pizza Oven. Ooni 3 is the world’s first portable wood-fired pizza oven. Heating up to...

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