– by Barry Mathias, Photography by nuttycake.com – The modern architectural design of this house is a contrast to the traditional, well-established homes of leafy Fairfield and Oak Bay. Built and owned by Rob and Janice Mickelberry, the house demands your attention with its flat roofs, lack of chimneys and large windows. Apart from the home […]
Seaside Homes: Building the Power Smart Home
– by Katie Kroeker, Pacific Ridge Landscapes – Autumn is my favourite time in the garden. The vigorous effort and energy of summer growth is over and gardens no longer feel like they are bursting at the seams. Longer shadows and shorter days create moments of mystery as colours change from day to day. Transitioning
West Coast Gardener: The Fall Garden, Secrets Revealed
– by Ann Squires Ferguson, Squires Ferguson – Have you ever had that moment when you cringe inwardly, in realization that you have seriously messed up? I have had my share of those “crawl under the rock” experiences in my design career, and my fellow designers bared their own worst moments to me too, with a rueful
– by Barry Mathias – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. It’s always exciting to meet someone who is genuinely passionate about the work they do. Such was the case when I interviewed Linda Walker,
– by Hans Tammemagi – A key to the success of the wineries bordering the Salish Sea (southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands) is that they produce quality wine with a distinctive coastal character. “At the most fundamental level,” said Elaine Kozak, the winemaker at Garry Oaks Winery on Salt Spring Island, “we have
West Coast Wine: Elegantly Distinctive
