Nights at the Round Table—and Breakfast, too!
The legendary King Arthur is said to have chosen a round table for his court so that his knights would be considered as equals. Since a round table has no "head of the table," there could be no...
DIY Project:
Photography: Zachary Matchett-Smith Working with epoxy can be difficult but once you get the hang of it, you can make some beautiful tabletops, such as this one from Zachary Matchett-Smith, a Toronto-based builder and carpenter who is otherwise known...
Fire up the Grill!
Summer is my favorite season. It’s a time of pure joy, spent sipping cold drinks on patios (or poolside, if you’re lucky) and eating al fresco. And one of my favorite things to do is barbecue. Not only...
Five Summer Cocktails You’ll Want to Try
Warm temperatures are luring us outdoors. So, here are five popular summer cocktails from around the world to give your leisure time in the backyard a boost. They are perfectly paired with brunch or a backyard barbecue. Enjoy!...
Keep it Clean
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, one thing that is constantly on our minds is how to stay safe. And one item that is often overlooked for a clean-up is our smartphone. The smartphone is not just a...
Celebrate Spring by Creating Seed Bombs
It’s spring, so I’m celebrating by making seed bombs. A fun DIY activity for the whole family, creating seed bombs allows us to beautify our surroundings while giving back to the earth. Photo credit - Botanical Paperworks Much...
It’s Time to Up Your Terracotta Planter Game
Photos courtesy of Courtesy Georg Jensen In their first-ever collaboration, the famous Norwegian architectural and design firm Snøhetta has combined forces with the quality craftmanship of Scandinavian jewellery company Georg Jensen to create the nine-piece Terra collection. “The...
From Garbage to Gorgeous
I admire the British. They are so industrious about reusing materials in an unusual way. The Waste House is an example of their brilliance. Made almost entirely from waste and recycled materials, the house, built in 2014 at the...
Nice Curves!
Photos courtesy of Gallotti&Radice Autumn is here, even though it seems like yesterday when we were all wishing for some heat. While I enjoy summer for its greenery and outdoor activities, I absolutely love the fall. The crisp...
Curb the Cold
As we move deeper into the darkness and cold of the winter season, we feel more need than at other times of the year to ensure the interiors in our homes are warm and inviting. Furniture, carpets and...