The season demands you take advantage of the local bounty and embrace the bold, fresh flavours — and what better way to savour the season than by entertaining al fresco? Read more…
Month: July 2015
THE POWER OF NATURE: OCEAN THERAPY
YAM takes a body-mind-spirit tour of our Island ocean paradise, with surfing in Tofino, seaweed sampling in Sooke, and yoga on a paddle board in Brentwood Bay. Read more…
Brighten Your Home With a Sunroom
Sunrooms are a sophisticated way to welcome the light into your home year round and can even boost your home’s value. Here’s how to properly create a stunning, four-seasons room, from design to finish. Read more…
6 Local Wine Picks From Taste Victoria
Looking for a perfect summer sipper? From sparkling, to dry white, to chilled-out red, try one of these Vancouver Island or Gulf Island wines sampled during the opening event at Taste Victoria. Read more…
QUICK & TASTY SUMMER SALADS
Sometimes simple pleasures are the best. Celebrate summer produce with picnic-friendly salads guaranteed to supercharge any al fresco feast with seasonal and healthy deliciousness. Read more…
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SUMMER
While there’s good reason those out-of-province family and friends love to visit Victoria in the summer, sometimes it’s easy to take for granted all the “fabulousness” that surrounds us. Let us help inspire you to get up and go! Read more…
HOUSE TOUR: AT HOME IN NATURE
Constructed on a parcel of land that seems carved from the wilderness off Land’s End Road, the house named “Modern Tranquility” brokers an elegant harmony with its magnificent surroundings. Read more…
TOP TIPS FOR THROWING A SUMMER PARTY
Hosting a summer party to remember begins with setting the stage for celebration. This expert advice will make your party the event of the season. Read more…
PATIO PLEASERS: A COCKTAIL RECIPE FROM AURA
This could be your drink for the summer. Learn how to make an Aperol Spritz, a refreshing classic cocktail that’s perfect for those hot days when you just want to relax. Read more…
FASHION IN FULL BLOOM
The gardens of Beacon Hill Park are in bloom and so is the fashion with a new infusion of florals perfect for those luxuriously lazy summer days. Read more…