Autumn is right around the corner, which means shorter days, cooler temperatures and, for some of us, less time spent outdoors. However, that doesn’t have to mean less physical activity. The busy fall and winter months are the hardest time for many families to get motivated to maintain an active lifestyle. But regular exercise, combined … Read more
As the end of September approaches, many men and women are busy checking their supplies, checking last year’s notes, cleaning equipment and getting ready for the upcoming harvest. Who are these people? They are home winemakers who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of this year’s grapes. Some have put their orders in months ago … Read more
More Than 200 Free Events Throughout the Region Metro Vancouver residents will join thousands of other Canadians in celebrating this year’s Culture Days, September 26 through 28. More than 200 free, interactive activities are planned throughout Metro Vancouver (see community highlights link below), inviting everyone to get involved with culture, heritage, the arts … Read more
Frontier Luxury Flooring brings a fashionable slant to flooring with first design studio opening Welcome to the ultimate luxury flooring experience. Frontier Luxury Flooring is bringing sexy back to the flooring industry with the opening of its first design studio at 332 West 8th Avenue in Vancouver. A contemporary, light industrial gallery that perfectly … Read more
It all comes together at the Vancouver Home + Design Show Vancouver’s premier lifestyle exhibition hits BC Place Stadium, October 16-19, 2014 The Vancouver Home + Design Show is the ultimate authority on all things design, entertaining and home improvement. With big names like Colin McAllister & Justin Ryan, stars of Cottage Life TV’s … Read more
Yes, there’s a new restaurant in town and what a place it is. The media launch for the Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar was held earlier this month and a lavish event it was. We were greeted outside by a string trio and welcomed with a glass of Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne. Inside, David … Read more
New showroom will offer chic, expedient shopping experience starting this fall Interior design devotees, mark your calendars! MOE’S Home Collection, Vancouver, Canada’s top spot for high-style furniture and home décor, today announced a $50,000 expansion of its flagship location’s third floor, including plans to remodel the space into a brand-new retail showroom. Starting this fall, shoppers … Read more
A Night of Fashion, Art, and Music Supporting Cancer Prevention WHAT: alumni UBC welcomes fashion, art, and music lovers to Fashioning Cancer, a fundraiser in support of the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Centre at UBC. The event is part of Western Living Design Week and will feature the auction of ten exquisite evening gowns … Read more
Cathay Pacific Airline offers fare savings for Canadian travellers to Australia and New Zealand For a limited period, Cathay Pacific is offering savings up to 12% off Premium Economy and Economy Class airfares from Canada to Auckland and a choice of 6 cities in Australia, including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Cairns. … Read more
Certain furniture designers leave lasting impressions on public opinion and design-driven trend curves (Eames family, our hats are off to you). MOE’S Home Collection seeks to put a contemporary spin on familiar classics with both its proprietary collections and third-party lines. Scandinavian-inspired dining chairs, cubic occasional chairs and futuristic dining tables offer an evolution of … Read more