by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – Although almost any time of year is a good time to garden here on the West Coast, April is that special month when soil temperatures warm up and things really begin to grow. Seeds germinate quickly, fruit trees begin to bloom and the garden literally comes alive with […]
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by Krista Rossato, Registered Interior Designer – For a long time I used to feel a sense of pride as we hauled numerous recycling bins full of plastic, cardboard, metal and glass out to the curb twice a month. Like so many, we are a family committed to making better environmental choices starting at home.
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story by Jo Barnes | photos by nuttycake.com It’s a private, peaceful West Coast setting where beautiful Douglas firs and cedars surround you both outside and inside. “We’re trying to bring natural elements into our home,” shares owner Treana Clarke. Situated on the edge of Broadmead is the home of Bruce and Treana Clarke and
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by Jessica Kwasnica, Seaside Cabinetry & Design – Why do people take the plunge and renovate their kitchen? It’s a thought that crosses most people’s minds at some point in their lives. How we live, work and use our home has evolved drastically and an outdated kitchen may not serve our needs. Whether it’s time
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by Alison Coley-Donohue, Meadow Oak Nursery – It’s easy to get enticed by all the beautiful flowering plants of late spring and summer, as typically that’s when we spend the most time in our yards. We like to reward our senses with colourful flowers and pretty fragrance when we are enjoying the warm, outdoor living
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story by Janice Henshaw | photos by nuttycake.com – “I love our home, I wouldn’t sell it for a hundred million dollars, says Mack. “It has everything I ever wanted.” The 4,000-square-foot, South Pender Island waterfront home is built on a peninsula and has its own boat dock. Sided in Beachwood stained shingles, it blends
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by Colin Eaton – I started my landscape career almost 20 years ago and I have worked with hundreds of people in this and associated trades. That exposure has taught me that the single most important company asset is its people. For better or worse, your people define your business by fulfilling the promises you
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text & styling by tracey jones & stacey kaminski | nuttycake.com photos – Seaside’s publisher recently downsized and thought the New Year was the perfect time to start fresh with a new look! She asked local design duo, Tracey Jones of Remarkable Interiors and Stacey Kaminski of Styles by Stacey, to put her on the right
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by Matt Hall, Wildwood Nursery – Is your New Year’s resolution a renewed yard? Does the thought of landscaping fill you with more dread than hitting the gym? Is it 100% because of the cost? Don’t worry! If a DIY streak runs through you, here are some tips to help you keep your garden installation costs
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by Chantelle McLarty, CM Interior Design – Scale and proportion are often overlooked but are a crital element in design. When designing a space, it is important to consider the relationship between objects while keeping in mind scale and proportion. Designers need to consider, and are often asked, what is the most functional and properly-sized furniture
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