Summer

Best Paint Colors

Summer Color Trends: 5 Vibrant Hues To Brighten Up Your Space

From tart lemon to shocking pink and more!

Decorating & Design

This Classic Boathouse Is What Muskoka Dreams Are Made Of

See how this new-build got a sense of permanence and history.

Food

Celebrate Summer With These Classic Picnic Recipes

Our idea of a perfect picnic is a mix of classic dishes with new flavor twists and textures.

Decorating & Design

This Tranquil Country Garden Is The Perfect Peaceful Retreat

“We all need fresh air and sunshine,” says landscape architect Inese Bite. She gets plenty of both when minding the two-hectare property at her country home in Creemore, Ontario. As one of the founders of Vertechs Design, Inese spent 36 years spearheading landscape architecture projects in facilities from school campuses to commercial…

Outdoor

This Just In: 2018’s Top Patio Style Trends

See new living and dining patio furniture, sleek outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, and industrial-style barbecues.

DIY Projects

How To Arrange Flowers Like A Florist

Learn how to make two garden-inspired bouquets with easy-to-find flowers.

Home Tours

See Marilyn Denis’s Beautiful Backyard Oasis

Lynda Reeves tours her serene urban oasis.

Outdoor

Evening Patio Style Tips

A mix of lighting sets the perfect mood for a summertime soirée.

Decorating & Design

This Houseboat Takes Nautical Style To New Heights!

A 62-foot-long fishing trawler becomes a family’s seafaring social hub on Lake Ontario. A waterborne design statement, it’s the perfect place for owners Cathy Angelopoulos, her husband, Louis, and son, Stavros, to enjoy cocktails while watching the sun set on Toronto’s financial district. See how second-generation boatbuilder Mark Bruckmann, graduate architect Valerie Farrell and designer Andrew…

Design News

This Just In: Indoor-Outdoor Living Ideas

H&H‘s Kai Ethier and Reiko Caron share Phantom Screens products that will help you bring the outdoors in. Phantom Screens retractable door and window screens let the fresh air in and keep the bugs out while preserving your view to the outdoors. Plus, these screens disappear when not…

Food

5 Icy Treat Recipes To Enjoy This Summer

Treat yourself to homemade frozen desserts this summer with our refreshing recipes. From easy homemade ice cream to granitas and more, these icy treat recipes will make sunny days and balmy nights all the more delicious.

Decorating & Design

Visit A Beachy Cottage Inspired By St. Barts

Family vacations in St. Barts inspired Toronto designer Montana Burnett to create a serene retreat closer to home.

Recipes

The Classic Steak

Flank doesn’t have a lot of marbling, so a great marinade is a must if you’re going for tender perfection.

Food

15 Summer Cocktails Perfect For Sipping On The Patio

Why head to a bar, when you can whip up, stir up or shake up a refreshing summer cocktail right at home? Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing day at the cottage, hosting a dinner party under the stars or just craving a fruity pick-me-up after a long day at the…

Food

Asparagus Salad With Grapefruit, Goat Cheese & Pine Nuts

To serve asparagus raw, you need spears that are very fresh. This salad is also delicious substituting two oranges for the grapefruit and shelled pistachios in place of pine nuts.