Back in the 1990s, when Mark and Karin Swartz first decorated their new home, they gave it a transitional decor. “We were trying to achieve a contemporary look but the house always had a traditional feel to it,”...

How perfect that a ruby traditionally marks 40th anniversaries, as that’s how long Gloria Bass has been crafting fine jewelry, and it’s her favourite gemstone. “I just love that bright red,” she says as she mulls over the...

Creative thinkers are regularly devising new and innovative ways to solve humanity’s problems. Swiss designer/entrepreneur Yves Behar, for instance, recently created a smart, solar-powered garden system that monitors soil and water levels. The first female architect in Pakistan,...

Forget the wow factor.  When it comes to the powder room, it’s time to think “wow room.” In 2015, there are more options than ever to make a big design statement in this smallest of spaces.

If you’ve been enjoying our show, Cabin Pressure, on Cottage Life TV, you’ll be familiar with our plan: to transform a rundown (but very pretty) log cabin into holiday-home perfection.

A personally addressed note from the general manager is just one of the many special touches the guests of Vancouver’s St. Regis Hotel can expect. Breakfast, free phone calls to anywhere in the world, and luxury accommodations in...

If you’re planning to sell your home, you can make preparations that will ensure your property is attractive to potential buyers. There are many things homeowners can do to boost the appeal of their homes before they welcome...

Some people cast around and try out various occupations before they find their métiers. Not so Vancouver-born Lori Goldberg, who knew from the age of 10 that she was meant to be an artist.

As the Centre for the Montreal Canadiens, David Desharnais knows the importance of passing the puck to a teammate who’s in the best position to score a goal. He took the same winning approach in decorating his new...

It’s cold and grey in the city, but here at Mont Tremblant, Quebec, the sky is blue and the air is crisp. Curled up in an easy chair before the massive fireplace in the upper lobby at Hotel...