When it comes to wall trends, 2016 is a myth-busting year. Feature walls are out and so is the notion that small rooms need small patterns. So toss out your preconceptions and let’s look at what’s big in walls. Read more…
HOW TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH
With no single agreed-upon rule book that will tell you how to keep your one-and-only body in optimal working condition, YAM has your go-to guide to stay in tiptop shape.
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DISCOVER THE ISLAND’S AMAZING WINES, BEERS AND SPIRITS
We have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to Island libations, from vodka and gin, to local bubbly, to craft brews. Read more…
AN ECO RENO WITH A TRADITIONAL TOUCH
Eco design meets antique décor when a spectacular renovation by Victoria designer JC Scott transforms a cramped 1970s cottage into the elegant epitome of sustainable living. Read more…
FASHION: THE MUSE IN ALL HER MOODS
Regal in chiffon and crystals, whimsical in florals or enigmatic in embroidered splendour, go wherever your fashion muse takes you this spring. Read more…
OYSTER RECIPE: ENDIVE & RADICCHIO SALAD
What is it about oysters? They inspire trendy bars, beachside grilling feasts and elegant celebrations paired with crisp champagne. For a taste of the sea, try Cynthia Nims’ recipe for endive and radicchio salad with fried oysters. Read more…
URBAN CHICKENS — PETS WITH BENEFITS
With no requirement to register birds in Victoria and a climate conducive to keeping poultry year round, local hen-trepreneurs talk about their pets with benefits. Read more…
HOUSE TOUR: A DRAMATIC MOUNTAINTOP HOME
A dramatic mountaintop home draws its design inspiration from the elements of nature — earth, air, fire and water. Read more…
TEA-INFUSED QUICHE RECIPE
Tea culture in Victoria continues to evolve and enchant in the hands of tea masters, sommeliers and flavour curators who uphold this ancient sip for its healing, calming and culinary qualities. Read more…
A DARING CONDO RENO
When faced with the dilemma of buying a new condo versus renovating an older one, a Victoria couple proved that out-of-date can become spectacular in the hands of an innovative designer. Read more…