Arthur Erickson designed the revolutionary Filberg House to save one man’s soul. Sixty-five years later, his masterpiece on the Comox Bluffs is worth saving, too. Read more…
Celebrated distance runner Lucy Smith laces up new shoes as race director of the TC10K
Race director Lucy Smith inspires others to be their best — on the track and at home. Read more…
The City’s Newest Festival Caters to the Design Curious
Design Victoria delivers five days of events, workshops, talks and tours with some of the city’s most exciting designers Read more…
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort offers a spectacular escape from the ordinary
Experience a Vancouver Island vacation at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort for winter storm watching, spring whale watching, summer adventures, a romantic fall retreat, or a relaxing spa getaway anytime of year. Read more…
The Unscripted Dave Morris
Dave Morris, the 41-year-old founding artistic director of Paper Street Theatre is moving improv into theatrical territory. Read more…
Get Creative with Collections
There’s a fine line between collectibles and clutter, and often it’s marked by how you display your cherished possessions. Local experts share tips for showing off your collections. Read more…
Serenity at the Seashore
No time for a proper holiday? A “shortcation” to Parksville Qualicum Beach offers the respite you’re craving. Read more…
A new book offers a guide to our best interior designers, architects and their projects
Author Julia Dilworth found inspiration in the IKEA catalogue and she used it to create her new book West Coast North, which rounds up 29 design firms and 88 projects from Victoria to Vancouver to Whistler in a volume that is as useful as it is beautiful.
Plus, three books will help you see things in a whole new way. Read more…
Biophilia for beginners: How to fill your home with plants you’ll love
The best way to freshen up your home for spring is with a new indoor plant, or 10. Here’s what you need to know. BY WENDY MCLELLAN | ILLUSTRATIONS BY JANICE HILDYBRANT From giant monsteras to tiny air plants, sinuously vining philodendrons to fragrant potted herbs, houseplants are proven mood lifters, de-stressors and all-natural air […] Read more…
Home Tour: Contrast and Complement
A juxtaposition of vintage and contemporary design transforms a tiny 1950s cottage into a home that blends comfort, style and function. Read more…