It’s all in the details for Stittsville’s style-savvy designer Jennifer McGahan By Julie Beun Photography by Tiffany Sanford Perched in a patch of sun at the Stittsville Barley Mow on a Friday afternoon, designer Jennifer McGahan doesn’t sound very Canadian. She is, of course — from her wide...
Sean McAdam travelled the globe seeking ideas for his sustainable village in Old Chelsea By Karen Turner Sean McAdam can’t tell a squash from a zucchini and has no clue how to herd cattle, but like any good farmer, he knows how to make the most of prime farmland. In 2011, the developer bought 107...
The Residences at Island Park Drive seek inspiration from Ottawa’s iconic buildings By Karen Turner In a housing market dominated by sleek, modern and contemporary condos, Sam Mizrahi is making a bold move by recapturing the classic beauty of Ottawa’s historic...
Five sizzling trends to give your kitchen staying power By Anita Murray Today’s kitchens are about maximizing the space, showing off our design style and paying extra attention to the room that is the heart of the home. Not only do we spend much of our day preparing and eating in the kitchen, it’s...
From her family’s prized English garden to her own farmland near Wakefield, HATTIE KLOTZ’s lifelong passion for gardening soothes and nurtures her soul in ways she never imagined. My name is Hattie and I am a gardener. Isn’t that what they say in therapy? It’s been written in my stars since the age...
Creative couple completes work on eighth home, a luxurious bungalow in the woods By Anita Murray Photos by Dwayne Brown Studio Paul and Jane Blinn can’t stop. In the past 16 years, the couple has either remodelled or built eight homes, hauling...
