In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art by Sue Roe reviewed by Virginia Watson-Rouslin – In the seedy bars and cafés, the hovels where small tradesmen, whores with painted faces, clowns and petty criminals lived, came an amazing band of artists who would become the legendary creators of the Modernist movement. In […]
story by Janice Henshaw | photography by www.nuttycake.com – “The view is the most phenomenal part of living here,” says Jill Roberts. “It is so interesting; anything going on, we are right on top of it. And we love the light.” From the top floor, southwest corner of the Pier Residence, the Salish Sea and
Seaside Homes: Connections to the Past
by Colin Eaton, Garden City Tree & Landscape – Temperatures are heating up on the lower Island. Time for summer barbecues, lounging in the sun, drinks on the patio and going to the beach! We all look forward to the hot weather, but the temperature outside requires us to be more conscious of how much
West Coast Gardener: Conserving Water in Your Landscape
On Saturday, July 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm., the public will be able to visit beautiful local gardens during the 10th Annual For the Love of Africa Society Water Garden Tour. The tour is self-guided; for $25 an individual is given a map and the addresses of 10 homes in the greater Victoria
by Joshua Farquharson, Windsor Plywood – When planning for an outdoor space, like a plank-style deck, the most important factor you have to think about is what materials will give you the look you want, be durable enough to last, and fit within your budget. Vancouver Island has some of the most beautiful weather in
On Design: Designing Your Outdoor Space to Last
