September 14th was a beautiful day in the Okanagan, especially at Meyer Family Winery in Okanagan Falls. September 14th was also the day of the first ever Garagiste North Wine Fest. This wine festival was the chance for BC’s small guys to share their stories and feature their wines. Meyer Family Wines have to … Read more
A tour de force behind the drafting and the boardroom table, Karin took her first steps into the design limelight in 2007, when she appeared as a cast member in HGTV’s Design Interns. A short stint with the prestigious Vancouver firm Kelly Deck Design had prepared her well for the task, and being pitted against … Read more
Local celebrities and creatives to revamp pre-loved chairs for charity auction at BC Place Stadium, October 16-19, 2014 Taking five has never looked – or felt – so good! The Ultimate Upcycle Challenge 3: ChairLIFT, a charitable furniture repurposing project, is taking place once again at the Vancouver Home + Design Show, happening October … Read more
Christmas is coming to David Hawksworth’s downtown Bel Café Fall has arrived and there is a hint of excitement that the holidays are just around the corner. With the leaves turning a rich shade of red, Bel Café invites you to settle down in their cozy café and enjoy some festive cheer with a new … Read more
As the classic Little Black Dress serves as a key component in crafting a seriously sophisticated wardrobe, so too does luxe hardwood flooring lay the foundation for a truly stunning space. Frontier Luxury Flooring, Vancouver’s premier luxury flooring retailer, brings a high-fashion approach to flooring with its expertly curated selection of long length engineered, locally sourced … Read more
I think if we are given a healthy choice, we would like to take it. Sometimes though people have health conditions, where your choices for what food is better for your body is not as widely available, or you do not know where to get this. This weekend is the Fraser Valley Food … Read more
Art, Culture, Food and Sustainability – Making Connections, Building Relationships From October 5 until October 19, 2014 Vancouver’s Sustenance Festival focuses on making connections in your communities through a series of events focused on food from foraging to preservation and everything in between. This city-wide festival includes everything from food inspired art exhibits to … Read more
Foodies, locavores, culinary enthusiasts, and those who just love good food and drink, are scooping up tickets to a growing series of Pacific Toast culinary and winter rejuvenation events being held the weekend of November 7-9 in the Comox Valley. Wineries, having wrapped up their harvest season, are presenting a unique series … Read more
October has arrived and it’s time to warm up with fresh features that will delight your inner foodie. Thankfully, Faubourg Paris is here to amp up your autumn with fall features that you’re guaranteed to love. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the chefs at Faubourg Paris whipped up an extra-special treat – Thanksgiving Cookies. Shaped as a maple leaf, … Read more
Organic and biodynamic fine food merchant Casa Gusta offers premium quality pasta, oil and balsamic vinegar to LaStella winery visitors. When two families met and shared their utmost respect for each other’s product, not only were friendships formed, but a business relationship too. LaStella has been working with Casa Gusta since 2010, providing … Read more