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On Design – Downsizing in the New Normal

July 29, 2021

by Michelle Carpenter, Trudi Jones Design The ability to adapt, change and evolve has become an advantageous and necessary skillset in the last 18 months. We've come together in our time apart to learn how to persevere, to embrace change, and to find new ways to nurture our souls. Now, as we emerge from this period [...]

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SEASIDE HOMES – Backyard Water Features: Visual Aesthetics, Relaxation & Family Fun

June 29, 2021

story by Janice Henshaw - The stars are bright in the dark night sky, only slightly dimmed by the rising moon. A meteor flashes by so fast I wonder if I only imagined it. In the forest, a barred owl calls. Frogs chirp in concert and a mosquito-hunting bat swoops overhead. The sweet scent from

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Recipe for a Backyard Bouquet

May 18, 2021

by Laura Waters, Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography – Long before spring blooms start, you’ll find me gathering fallen branches, clusters of emerald green moss and soft grey lichen that litter the ground from the winter storms. The benefit of having a perennial garden is that there is always

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SEASIDE HOMES – Ten Habitat Homes Built at Bakerview Place: – “It’s Life-Changing!”

May 18, 2021

story by Janice Henshaw | photos by Janis Jean Photography - "This has been by far the most impactful project I and my team have had the privilege to be involved with, said Yolanda Meijer, CEO Habitat Victoria. "To work with these families as they created their own community filled with possibilities for the future

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SEASIDE HOMES – Small Sidney Condo Renovation Creates a Great Living Space

April 21, 2021

story by Janice Henshaw | photos by Janis Jean Photography - It is pretty easy to buy a high-end condo in the Sidney area. As more people discover that Sidney is a wonderful place to live, developers answer the demand by building gorgeous luxury condos. But at the lower and mid-range of the market, attractive,

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