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Seaside Homes – An Entertainment Home, a Carriage Home & an Infinity Pool

April 25, 2024

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Leah Gray - This grand, 4,500-sq. ft. house in North Saanich was designed by Tim Rodier of Outline Home Design and owners Christopher Troke and Mark Lindholm. Chris and Mark have been involved in the development and real estate business around greater Victoria for over 30 years. Due to [...]

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One Thing, Three Ways – One Bed, Styled Three Ways

March 26, 2024

by Yanna King, Yanna King Interior Design - I often get asked "How many pillows should be on a bed?" The answer is: It depends. Are you a minimalist, a maximalist or somewhere in between? Making a bed is easy; styling a bed is an artform. In order to achieve a pleasing result, you need

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West Coast Gardener – A Beginner’s Guide to Planning Your Summer Vegetable Garden

February 29, 2024

story and photos by Kathryn Alvarez - Spring is upon us, and now is a good time to plan your summer vegetable garden. If you've never had a vegetable garden before but are interested in growing food for you and/or your family and don't know where to start, read on. Pick the Right Location Do

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Seaside Homes – Builder Basic Transformed into the Home We Wanted!

February 29, 2024

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Leah Gray - Daniela and Francesco spent four years looking for the perfect home in the greater Victoria area. They had owned homes in the White Rock/South Surrey area for 40 years, but as their retirement from the public service drew near, they wanted to move closer to their

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Seaside Homes – A Magnificent Forever Home by the Sea

January 25, 2024

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Vince Klassen - A gravel path leads to the beach, and halfway down there is a sitting area where the path widens out with a rock wall built into the sloping hill. When this property was for sale in 2018, homeowner-to-be Debra saw this magical spot and imagined enjoying

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