by Carolyn O’Meara, Vision Travel Solutions – Machu Picchu is one of those iconic places that you have to visit to truly appreciate. A series of plazas, terraces and stone structures – history come to life. The images we have all seen on the pages of glossy magazines do not do this ancient Inca wonder […]
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by Debra Lewis – Now that the holidays are behind us, thoughts turn to spring. Warmer weather may seem far away, but spring fashions begin to break ground in January and you will find some harbingers amidst the sale racks. The Spring Summer 2019 runways featured new looks and familiar favourites in brights and neutrals.
In Fashion – Your Wardrobe: What’s in Store for 2019? Read More »
by Deborah Rogers – The prospect of my Day Out this month gave me shaky hands! Another “outside my comfort zone” activity – something I’d like to be good at, but haven’t dared to try before. Readers who grew up in Canada will almost certainly have skated at some point in their lives, but I
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story by Janice Henshaw | photos by Matthew James Photo – “This house is a masterpiece, built with integrity and attention to every detail. It’s a labour of love with no expense spared and will be a dream to come home to at the end of each and every day,” says homeowner Miriam as the
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by Trudi Jones & Wendy White, Trudi Jones Interiors – The New Year is a great time for resolutions – this might well include freshening up your home. Small changes can really make a difference to the overall functionality and enjoyment of your space. Start by taking a visual inventory of your space and the
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by Phillip Tiicham Muir – For six months now I’ve been neck-deep in the world of diapers, feed times, naps and strolls. No, I haven’t retired: I’ve become a father. After half a year I still look at my beautiful son, asking him: “where did you come from?” Before you start telling me how babies
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by Jordan Caldwell – Here is a recipe to warm you up from the inside out! While you let the short ribs braise, you can set your New Year’s Resolutions and pack away Christmas décor. The liquid that you are braising the short ribs in can be used to make a sauce by simply adding
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In the middle of November – on one of those dark, wet days – I met with Sue and Allison for my favourite meeting of the year. While our writers were working on their articles for the December issue, we were turning our thoughts to 2019! As Editorial Director I don’t deal with the day-to-day
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I honestly feel that writing my “First Word” each month gives me some of my most precious moments. It’s a time to try and be creative, and to hopefully make a connection with people, whatever their viewpoints. For myself, this time of year is about making memories and doing some reflecting. As I look back
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by Cassidy Nunn – Always on the lookout for amazing local products, Seaside’s Trendspotter Cassidy Nunn brings you something for every stocking on your list, and all for $10 or under! Find us on Facebook for your chance to win all the goodies shown here! Honey Sample Pots $3 – $3.50 each. Urban Bee
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