Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Get inspired by these great local gift ideas for that special someone on your list. Or add them to your own wish list! Read more…
THE WEST COAST’S COZIEST WINTER ESCAPES
When winter comes and you crave a relaxing escape but you still want to stay warm and cozy, B.C.’s West Coast offers rustically luxurious getaways where you can wile away the chilly days by the fire or storm-watch from your deck with a hot toddy in hand. Read more…
BEAUTY & STONE: MODERN ARTISTRY FROM AN ANCIENT SOURCE
YAM visits Andreas Kunert and Naomi Zettl of Ancient Art of Stone, internationally acclaimed artists who take their inspiration directly from nature to create extraordinary works from an ancient, timeless material. Read more…
HOME TOUR: AN ARTS AND CRAFTS HOUSE REIMAGINED
Local designer Tara Hurst and her husband Michael Zary restore a 1914 character home in Oak Bay, creating an elegant tribute to the style of the era and striking a beautiful balance between old and new. Read more…
DECORATING IDEAS FOR SMALL SPACES
Thinking about downsizing? The trend toward living spaces with a smaller footprint doesn’t mean there’s any less room for creativity. Here are the latest decorating ideas and tips to get the most out of any small space. Read more…
Pay-Your-Age Gets Twist with Dance Victoria’s Presentation of Ballet BC
Dance Victoria is launching their new season with Ballet BC’s Triple Bill — a program that includes three of the world’s most exciting choreographers — and to celebrate Ballet BC’s 30th anniversary, 30 year olds get free admission. Read more…
Longtable Dinner for Providence Farm Honours James Barber
The menu will showcase six courses by local chefs sourced from produce from the farm and area, paired with fine local wines, ciders, beers and a cocktail. Proceeds will support food programs at Providence Farm. Read more…
FEEL-GOOD FASHION: LOCAL DESIGNERS EMBRACE ETHICAL PRACTICES
Ethically minded clothing has evolved far from its clichéd origins of patchwork skirts and burlap overalls. Make your wardrobe an investment in your conscience as well as your style with these ethically minded local designers. Read more…
ARTIST RANDE COOK: A GENTLE REBEL
Rande Cook wants viewers to recognize Aboriginal art can be hip and modern and not stuck in the past. Cheeky but original, his mission is to redefine Native art. Read more…
INSIDE A MID-CENTURY MODERN RENO
For a behind-the-scenes look at local style setters, YAM visits our fashion editor Janine Metcalfe and her ultra-creative husband L.J. Smith, who happen to live in one of Victoria’s most architecturally unique homes. Read more…