Eaten fresh or cooked into sweet pies or savoury dishes, heirloom apples possess unique flavours and fascinating heritage stories that make them the hidden gems of B.C.’s fall bounty. Read more…
VICTORIA IS WILD ABOUT WHISKY
The topic of “whisky trends” may seem to be an oxymoron — innovation and change aren’t words one typically associates with whisky. But change is afoot for the spirit — in British Columbia and around the world. Read more…
MEN’S STYLE: TAKING IT TO THE STREET
The designers who outfit Victoria’s men in casual wear are a diverse lot, united by a sense of style and influenced by the Pacific landscape and coastal city life. Read more…
WHY FRIENDS ARE IMPORTANT
Finding — and keeping — friends in adulthood can be a challenge, but by shifting the focus from you to others, you’ll open the door to the best friendships you’ve ever experienced. Read more…
STYLE WATCH: BETWEEN WORLDS
This month’s Style Watch — which brought together YAM’s fashion editor Janine Metcalfe and Director of Photography Jeffrey Bosdet with contemporary Northwest Coast artist Rande Cook — explores fashion in nature to bring myth alive. Read more…
VICTORIA’S AMBASSADORS OF STYLE
From the coastal cool of the shopkeepers of Beachology to the urbanism of the salon owners of DesignHouse, these four dynamic duos make Victoria a little more hip — and by sharing their passions, allow us all to bring some flair into our own lives. Read more…
HOME TOUR: GULF ISLAND CLIFFHANGER
This Quadra Island home is drawing worldwide attention and the kind of architectural acclaim usually reserved for art galleries, libraries and other buildings of public significance. But first, it’s a home. Read more…
In Person With Elate Cosmetics founder Melodie Reynolds
The creator of Elate Cosmetics, Melodie Reynolds has rejected beauty marketing that plays on fear and inadequacy. Her message: show yourself some love. Read more…
Apple Recipes: Pork Loin Chops
Looking for the perfect fall meal? With this main course, red cabbage and apples make a colourful and healthful backdrop for tender pork loin chops. Read more…
INSIDE FASHION INFERNO, THE PARTY OF THE SUMMER
Temperatures may have been soaring on August 18, but it was Fashion Inferno that made it the hottest night of the summer. A fashion party like no other, the evening saw models — and firefighters —strutting the runway in the latest looks from some of Victoria’s favourite local boutiques. Read more…