If you thought you had to have a green thumb and lots of space to garden, think again. Let's face it: herbs are the superheroes of plants. Not only do they contain healing properties that can treat a number of health problems, but with just a few sprigs, they can also transform an ordinary dish into a gourmet-tasting meal. And...[ read more ]
Seems like just yesterday we were investing in white duvet covers, stripping the colour out of our furnishings and clearing away all the cosy lived-in clutter. Inspired by hotel design, we were making our homes clean, spare, elegant and neutral, all the better to sell them for higher than asking. But while we were turning our homes into chicly blank...[ read more ]
A new building in the heart of the city inherently comes with steps that need to be taken before construction can commence. Last summer, the previous building on Smithe and Cambie was carefully deconstructed. The building was nearly 100 years old and contained beautiful wooden beams spanning across the tall ceilings. In efforts to preserve some history of the building,...[ read more ]
Lupo is one of our favourite restaurants in the Arts + Events District. With both contemporary and traditional Italian cooking in an iconic setting, it has a way of making you feel right at home. Its location is more unique than any other, nestled inside a Heritage House in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, two blocks up from Smithe and...[ read more ]
By Marianne Lipanovich Succulents are making a splash as indoor container plants. An increasing number of what were once considered dry-climate outdoor succulents can now be found taking center stage inside the home, thanks to their love of dry, warm climates and tolerance for a little neglect. If you’d like to start your own indoor succulent garden — and have...[ read more ]
By Kayla Matthews Many smart devices, such as those with built-in virtual assistants, are becoming more and more popular to have at home, and older adults have found that the devices can help them live safer and more independent lives. We caught up with one Houzz reader and his wife, who has multiple sclerosis, to learn about how home tech...[ read more ]
By Laura Gaskill From nicks in that fresh paint job to broken chair legs and sofas stuck in stairwells, there are lots of things that can go awry during a move. Thankfully, with some thoughtful preventive measures (and lots of padding), it is possible to get from old house to new with all your belongings in one piece — and...[ read more ]
By Debra Lee Baldwin The secret to cultivating succulents successfully is to give them conditions similar to their native habitats, which for the most part are warm, arid and receive minimal rainfall (under 20 inches a year). 1. Growing succulents in your garden Keep succulents on the dry side, and give their roots superb drainage. Although succulents can usually handle...[ read more ]
Photo by Raef Grohne Coming soon to downtown Vancouver, The Smithe by Boffo Developments will be a rare opportunity to own a home right in the heart of the dynamic Arts + Events District. With 94 elegant two- and three-bedroom residences, the building’s modern aesthetic and enviable location will provide a truly unprecedented homeowner experience. Envisioned by Vancouver-based Trepp Design,...[ read more ]
By Brenna Malmberg It’s time to pull out the boxes, blow off the dust and do something with those physical photographs. These images carry generations of memories, but they don’t do anyone any good if they are hidden away or, worse, deteriorating. You can share and protect these images by organizing and storing your photos. By Roman Kraft Berlin Project:...[ read more ]
