The slow subtle shift that marks the transition from the excitement of spring to the respite of summer begins as the tentative, pale greens of April and May deepen into a lush, confident gardens. Early summer air, once sharp with the promise of spring rain,…
There’s something timeless about the sound of a grill sizzling on a warm afternoon. The smell of the barbecue drifting through the air, stylishly-iced cold drinks and laughter bouncing across a patio spells summer. Whether, it’s a long weekend, a cottage getaway, or a spontaneous…
Spring entertaining is all about embracing ease without sacrificing intention. As the days grow longer and gatherings move outdoors, hosting becomes less about perfection and more about creating moments that feel relaxed, thoughtful, and welcoming. We approach spring tables with a lighter hand. Letting seasonal…
Often framed as the territory of childhood, the magic of play doesn’t have to expire when adulthood comes around. At any age, play can foster new energy, new interests and new connections. Especially true in a world of deadlines, work and family responsibilities moments of…
Faroe Island’s mystery trips By designing controlled surprise self-guided road trips within safe parameters, Visit Faroe Island isn’t just solving over-tourism, it’s introducing fun and spontaneity into the over-scheduled lives of visitors. Experts suggest that our neural activity jumps when we encounter unexpected events making…
What to look for in a gaming computer While an “everyday” computer is ideal for reading email, browsing the web, editing documents and accessing social media—you’ll likely want a more powerful PC for gaming. After all, if you want to be on the winning team,…
Not so far off the beaten path that it’s a challenge but isolated enough for privacy and communing with nature, Fronterra is a 58-acre regenerative botanical farm on the waterfront in Prince Edward County. The love-child of husband-and-wife duo Jens and Inge whose vision is…
Dakama Chocolate As an enthusiastic omnivore, I might seem the unlikely reviewer of vegan chocolate. But in the case of Dakama Chocolate, I was happy to make an exception. Emily Marshall decided to make chocolate but without sugar during her COVID time off. Sweetness from…
Low slung and sleek Partly put together with the help of AI, we’re ushering in a new age of car design. With just 50 units in production, the Vittori Thurbio Hypercar is sure to turn heads. vittori.com Baby its cold in here The Glacier Table…
Garden dinners bloom again The highly anticipated roof-top dinner series at the Vancouver Fairmont Waterfront returned again this past summer. Under open skies and set against the breathtaking background of the harbour and North Shore mountains, each dinner offered thoughtfully curated, multicourse menus. Each was…
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