– by Laura Backstrom – Chamber music in the country! Twenty-seven years ago, an inventive and musical family dreamed up an idea for a unique sort of chamber music festival. Instead of a typical city location, this would be held among the fields and farms of the Saanich Peninsula. Larry and Dayna Fisher selected a […]
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The Fishing Fleet: Husband Hunting in the Raj, by Anne de Courcy Reviewed by Dee Woodhead The jewel of the British Empire in the 1800s, British India was known as the Raj. Starting in 1858, the Raj disappeared overnight in 1947 when lndia gained its lndependence.The Fishing Fleet was the name given to the English
For June, Seaside Magazine marks both our Second Annual Men to Watch feature and our Annual Pets issue. For a fun twist, and to bring these two themes together, we suggested to our featured “men” that, if they’d like, they could have a favourite pet in their photo with them. As you can see on
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Article by Rachael Holland, photography by www.nuttycake.com. There’s nothing quite like that fresh burst of spring promise, especially when it comes beautifully tailored in a rainbow of soft shades that showcases the season’s hottest looks. Inject new vitality into your spring outfits by choosing your favourite colour and wear it in whatever silhouette flatters and
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by Rachael Holland, photography by www.nuttycake.com What’s not to love about comfort, style and earth-friendly trends? This season, inject personality into your outfit and you’ll exude a sense of confidence. Embellished cuffs and jewel-laden necklaces are a given, as is a great pair of shoes. Don’t leave the little ones out: eco-friendly toys and food
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by Adam Olsen, photography by www.nuttycake.com This time of year everything is coming alive. With so much to do around the house and yard, the sun out and the golf clubs or hiking trails to sidetrack you at a moment’s notice, a versatile wardrobe will help you slip away with ease. But you
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Story by Barry Mathias. Photography by www.nuttycake.com The changes that some people make to their house are often based on the accepted norms of modern fashion, the influences of architects and interior design experts, or the pressures of inherited family heirlooms. This house has an individuality that stems from the philosophy and passions of the
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – June 2014 June 8: Morning Mist Canoe Adventure An awesome morning adventure paddling on a lake searching for eagles, herons and turtles with a CRD naturalist. No experience needed. 8 – 11am. 5yrs+. Pre-register by June 6th: $20+GST (15 yrs+); $10+GST (5–14 years). Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. www.crd.bc.ca/parks. 250.478.3344.
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I was at the gym the other day and was greeted by a client of mine; he’s since retired but still lives in the community. With a bright, wide-eyed smile he says: “Sue, I just love your magazine. Seaside has really become part of our community, a real pleasure to read and it possesses such
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Publisher Sue Hodgson talks with Laura Bemister, dress designer and owner of Muse Clothing Company After graduating from film school and then a few years in the hospitality industry, what led you to designing dresses? One day my mother asked me: “What do you think of my dress sweetheart?” My reply: “I like the colour
