By Laura Gaskill If you’re hoping to make 2018 the year you finally simplify your life, here is a month-by-month guide to making your home feel more spacious and your schedule lighter. Take a look now to see which projects you might want to put on your list, and then save it to your ideabook to keep it handy throughout...[ read more ]
By Jeanne Taylor For many people, the week between Christmas and New Year’s can be chaotic, with the kids home from school, the grown-ups off work and winter weather keeping everyone indoors. New toys and books may be scattered across the living room, and gifts to return piled up under the tree. By Jan. 2, we’re often ready to be...[ read more ]
By Laura Gaskill Getting your home organized is a great feeling, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Keep the process simple by zeroing in on these 10 principles of organizing, which can be applied to any space, anytime. Photo by ASB Architecture 1. Get to know active vs. passive zones. Active zones are the spots in your...[ read more ]
By Anne Colby Yes, it’s that time of year already. You may have already booked holiday flights or started buying a few Christmas gifts. Now it’s time to get going in earnest on holiday preparations. Our holiday season planner will help you stay on top of what’s important to you so you can enjoy this special time of year. Photo...[ read more ]
While we were sad to see The Smithe Sales Gallery close this past month, we are pleased to have captured this footage of the gallery and display home experience. The Smithe Sales Gallery + Display Home from Boffo Developments Ltd on Vimeo. We are very grateful for the overwhelming response this project has received from the Downtown Vancouver community and...[ read more ]
By Laura Gaskill You’re probably all too familiar with the scenario: You go shopping and come home with bags full of gorgeous produce and other fresh ingredients. You have hopes of eating healthy, homemade meals throughout the week. But by the time the next weekend rolls around, you have to toss out fresh food that has spoiled and start the...[ read more ]
By Jennifer Baum Lagdameo and Paige Alexus Hanging art on your walls doesn't have to be a stressful experience—instead, it should be a fun and inspiring creative challenge. You bought it, you love it, you had it framed—and now you just need to figure out how and where to show it off. Planning the display of artwork throughout your home...[ read more ]
By Jackie Marchildon We can't all have a green thumb, and we don't all have the outdoor space needed for a garden. These condo-friendly plants will satisfy your urge to plant, and they will even survive after the summer season! 1. Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis) Although they can be hard to bring back to life, orchids are beautiful flowers that usually...[ read more ]
Report by the HUB Cycling Team Report: Not Just Bike Racks - Informing Design for End of Trip Cycling Amenities in Vancouver Real Estate Excerpt from Introduction: The idea for this project grew out of HUB Cycling’s experience in recent years of being asked by developers to provide advice and insight into how their new building projects could better meet...[ read more ]
By Holly Mckenzie-Sutter The City of Burnaby’s latest public-art piece pays homage some of the region’s oldest residents: Douglas fir trees. Old Column, a sculpture by Seattle-based artists Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo, adorns the sidewalk outside Boffo Developments’ new Modello building, a highrise that will house 165 apartments as well as offices and food services. Unveiled at a public...[ read more ]
