Cait Wind describes her jewelry as “wearable art.” The bold and whimsical pieces created with polymer clay are inspired by Vancouver Island BC. Read more…
Meditation is Having a Moment in Victoria, B.C.
Meditation — the practice of gently focusing and quieting a busy mind — is definitely having a moment in Victoria. Victoria meditators told YAM they meditate to ease depression and feel calm and grounded. It has helped them accomplish all kinds of goals, from weight loss to boosting productivity. Read more…
The Best Salsa Recipes for Tacos
Alright, we don’t know if these are really the very best salsa recipes but they sure are close! Try Chef Israel Alvarez’s spicy, smoky salsa as a taco topping and use the corn, avocado, and black bean salsa as a vegetarian taco filler. Roasted Spicy Salsa Recipe Chef Israel Alvarez’s tomato salsa gets its charred, […] Read more…
20 Ways to Celebrate SUMMER in Victoria
Staying close to home this summer in Victoria means you can savour the simple pleasures of the season. Here, you’ll find an abundance of easy ideas for your “staycation” — from relishing the joy of blowing bubbles to mixing a sunset cocktail while you watch the nightfall — to help you make the most of summertime in YYJ. Read more…
Brett Smith-Daniels is a Musician with a Plan
Slight of frame and looking a bit like Harry Potter without the glasses (or scar!) — and, with his British accent, sounding even more like him — Victoria’s Brett Smith-Daniels is a man with a plan. Albeit a young man with a bold plan. A blueprint for the blues. Read more…
Victoria Home Inspiration: Sea and the City
Looking for some Victoria home inspiration? This beautiful home looks off a steep embankment in Cadboro Bay and is a true oceanside retreat from urban life. Designed by Chris Foyd and built by Southall Construction. Read more…
The Ultimate Guide to Tacos in Victoria
Tacos in Victoria… with an ice cold beverage and friends to share the meal. Sounds like the perfect summer day. Summer is all about easy living, outdoor dining and casual style — and there’s no food more deliciously suited for the season than tacos. Read more…
9 Things to LOVE About Fernwood BC
It’s always a beautiful day in Fernwood BC. Here’s a list of what to see, do and taste to make the most of your next walk through the Fernwood neighbourhood. Read more…
Urban Gardening in Victoria, B.C.
From the Food Eco District’s experimental plant boxes to Mason Street City Farm and individual homeowners planting food, not grass, urban gardening has grown beyond a trend in Victoria, B.C. Read more…
Where to Buy Stylish Masks in Victoria, B.C.
We’ve been searching for where to buy stylish masks in Victoria and we know many of you have too! Here is a guide to where to purchase beautiful, often handmade, cloth masks that support a local business. Read more…