The Emotions of Colour
Colours can evoke a variety of emotions. A good example of this is the rainbow, a symbol of hope during the Covid-19 pandemic and of pride in the LGBTQ community. The rainbow has a multitude of colours and...
Barbecue Guide
Now that summer has arrived, we can eat al fresco. And what better way to celebrate than with a barbecue. There’s something primal about cooking over an open flame, and we love the amazing flavours a grill brings...
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!...
Easy-to-Make Strawberry Preserves
One thing I love about summer is that you can pick your own berries and make fresh tarts and preserves. This recipe, adapted from Kate Aitken’s Canadian Cookbook, is a super easy and scrumptious treat. Photo by Dilyara...
Learn to Paint Like a Pro During Lockdown
It has been two and a half months since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown. Although I’m enjoying the funny Tik Tok videos people are posting, I find myself longing for the return of normal life. I am...
Smoothly Flowing Energy In The Garden
With the arrival of warm weather, Canadians turn their gaze outward to focus on their gardens and outdoor rooms. If you’re creating a new garden or simply sprucing up the one you have, consider enhancing its energy by...
Celebrate With Edible Art
A pandemic is a memorable event all on its own, but having a birthday or wedding during one is definitely something to remember. So why not mark the occasion with a cake that will blow the socks off...
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...
Cycling Through Water
I sit here with my nose pressed against the window like an indoor cat wanting to go outside. The COVID-19 lockdown is making me stir-crazy, and binge-watching mindless shows on Netflix has lost its lustre. I feel as...
