2013 Syrah (Marcus Ansems) Daydreamer Penticton, BC $34.90 Gold Medal Marcus Ansem is Daydreamer’s high-end label. Marcus Ansem, the winemaker, has taken a leap of faith to put his own name on these wines, but to date it has been a prudent move. These are impressive wines. Garnet black in colour with deep intensity. The … Read more
Vancouver has a HUGE yoga collective, and the practice is only gaining more and more traction with those inspired to live a healthy lifestyle. Touted as a great way to connect with the mind, body, and soul, yoga seems to be everywhere. Which is why we think it’s a shame that Yoga Teacher Training is … Read more
Fall has arrived. With the arrival of the new season, and the leaves turning colour, it’s time for bringing out the sweaters and a time for new dishes in the kitchen. Chef Castro Boateng has presented a mouth-watering recipe for Braised Short Ribs Confit with garlic pommes puree and wild mushroom jus. We tend to … Read more
As a colour and design aficionado, lifestyle expert, and DIY doyenne, Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault has spent years crafting a unique philosophy for design that fuses ingenuity, whimsy, and quality workmanship – all on a “frugalista” budget. She believes that we shouldn’t take our spaces too seriously, and that great design is not about how much money … Read more
Celebrate the Harvest with Vancouver Farmers Markets at RIPE 2015! When: Sunday, October 18 – 4:00-8:00 PM Where: Exhibition Hall, Roundhouse Community Centre Our annual RIPE Dinner is a true celebration of the harvest – a showcase of local ingredients from our farms and producers paired with some of Vancouver’s top chefs and … Read more
We are pleased to announce a GIVEAWAY (see details below) From racecar and motorbike fabrication to art direction and furniture design, Jef Hancock has a versatile eye for innovation and a flair for the unexpected. He has run a number of successful design and fabrication shops in North America’s most stylish cities, including San Francisco, Detroit and … Read more
Thursday, October 22 is the opening day of the Vancouver Home + Design Show, and we obtained a pre event interview with two of W Network’s most likable hosts: Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot from Love It or List It Vancouver. After a two-year hiatus, the funny pair went head to head when asked about design … Read more
We are pleased to announce a GIVEAWAY (see details below) Interior stylist and lifestyle expert Janette Ewen honed her design skills while working as a style editor at a number of Canadian publications including House and Home and Chatelaine. After a successful career in publishing, Janette moved to TV as a regular guest on Cityline and … Read more
We are pleased to announce a GIVEAWAY (see details below) Samantha Pynn is a designer, stylist and the host of Open House Overhaul on HGTV Canada, in addition to her roles as contributing home editor for Chatelaine, home columnist for National Post and a regular guest expert on Citytv’s Cityline. Her most recent portfolio … Read more
With fall officially upon us, it’s time to transition from light pastels to richer, darker hues. Naturally, the trends that dominated the Fall/Winter 15 runways are on our radar, and the talented nail techs at Joyride couldn’t be more excited to share their favourite polished trends with their clientele. With seven signature nail treatments, over … Read more