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Decorating & Design

35 Things In Your House That Could Be Dating It

Plus, some alternatives for a fresher, more contemporary look!

Best Paint Colors

Spring Color Crush: Fresh Green & Why We Love It!

Bring the outdoors in with a dash of this happy, verdant hue.

Kitchens

15+ Ways To Makeover Your Kitchen For Spring

Flowers are getting ready to bloom and the frigid weather is beginning to fade, which means it’s the perfect time to freshen up your kitchen! From floating shelves to colorful wallpaper and lush greenery, discover 15+ ways to bring spring into your kitchen. You’ll want to throw open the windows…

Recipes

Sobo’s Pacific Rim Salad

“If I could eat only one dressing for the rest of my life, it would be my Ginger Soy Vinaigrette,” says Sobo‘s chef Lisa Ahier. “The zesty, punchy combo of soy and ginger always pounces on my palate, especially with raw veggies and lettuces. This salad is…

Decorating Advice

Ask A Designer: How To Create A Fresh & Inviting Dining Room

In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for designing an inviting dining room. Question: I want my dining room to be inviting and to have comfortable seating. I’m looking to change the furniture, lighting and wall color. I love white, blue and grey tones — what do…

Bathrooms

This Bright & Preppy Bathroom Is A Breath Of Fresh Air

It doesn’t do it justice to simply call this a principal bathroom. Not only is there an undermounted, marble-clad tub, a frameless glass shower and elegant his and hers vanities, but this room also serves as a luxurious dressing room with tailored, built-in clothing storage. The homeowners asked designer Robyn…

Decorating & Design

Fresh & Feminine Dining Room

An airy, pretty space for casual dining.

Shopping

Photo Gallery: Au Naturel Decor

Get that relaxed, summertime feel year-round.

Best Paint Colors

Photo Gallery: Editors’ Favourite Summer Paint Colours

See their hot picks!

Food

Ask a Chef: Tangled Thai Salad Recipe

A healthy faux-noodle vegetable salad.

Sushi

Sesame Sushi Rice Cakes Recipe

Gourmet salmon appetizers.

Vancouver

Chilled Cucumber Buttermilk Soup Recipe

A refreshing lunch or starter.

Vancouver

Goat Cheese, Tomato & Arugula Salad Recipe

Served with a balsamic vinaigrette.

Vancouver

Hazelnut Tart With Chocolate Ganache Recipe

A decadent dessert with crème fraîche.

Vancouver

Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder Recipe

A garlic-studded roast with Puy lentil stew.