Retailers looking to give their customers a more authentic and local experience are reviving an old-style concept: the general store. Read more…
Month: March 2017
Design Insider: Not-So-Serious Style
Interior design isn’t always about serious decisions. Have a peek at these fun, 70s-inspired pieces for the feeling of big indulgence without big commitment. Another thing to love? These versatile pieces work with almost any décor. Read more…
HOME TOUR: MODERN GEOMETRY
The Victoria home uses a dynamic mix of geometric lines and natural elements to create a unique West Coast space and a modern Zen experience. Read more…
GROW YOUR OWN BOUQUETS
Cutting gardens have been in and out of fashion since the days of the ancient Egyptians. Today, many gardeners are rediscovering the eco-benefits and the pure pleasure of growing, harvesting and arranging their own blooms. Read more…
STREET SCENE: DUNCAN DOUBLE-TAKE
YAM heads off the highway and discovers a new Island destination — Duncan is small-town charm fused with a hip edge in everything from food and art to fashion and even music. Read more…
Bridges, Not Walls Inspires Women
YAM is excited to support the inspiring Bridges, Not Walls Symposium. The Bridges for Women Society — a local women’s organization working to end cycles of violence against women — is hosting the fundraising luncheon. Read more…
IN THE STUDIO WITH DESIGN VISIONARY LESLIE SHEWRING
Victoria’s Leslie Shewring is a designer, stylist and photographer whose work — both unattributed and under her own name — has brought her international success. Read more…
RECIPE: CARROT AND CORIANDER SOUP
This is the perfect way to start a dinner party — or just make it for its healthy dose of beta carotene, fibre and vitamin A. It’s a smooth, colourful soup, creamy yet low in calories, with curative cumin and cleansing ginger too. Read more…
IT’S A GOOD DAY FOR SOUP
Soups are super nourishing and loaded with easily digestible vitamins and minerals, so it’s not surprising that “souping” is the latest health-food trend. And it’s not hard to add souping to your home-cooking routine. Read more…
GATHER & CREATE: A DIY PROJECT FROM DECORATE FOR A PARTY
Add a personal touch to your next celebration with one of these DIY projects from Decorate for a Party by Leslie Shewring and Holly Becker. Read more…