A vase of flowers, colourful artwork, family photos and familiar furniture are elements that remind us of who we are. They stimulate our senses. Stimulating the senses is the goal of the relatively new field of neuroscience for...
During our cold, dark winters, it’s easy to feel a lack of enthusiasm towards life and work. When the light levels drop around the winter solstice, many people in the northern hemisphere suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, which...
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...
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...
1. Distinctive DuffelThe Herschel Supply company’s Sutton duffel bags are available in a variety of colours and patterns, which are both unisex and easy to tote. Perfect for travel, these bags have a roomy interior and a pocket...
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...
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...
There is nothing like a chill in the air to make me go running for my needles. I love to knit; I find it meditative. However, I don’t like to do anything too complex, so I stick to...
If months of lockdown have you yearning to be in the great outdoors—forest, meadow, sea—you may think that the colour experts at Benjamin Moore have been reading your mind. The company announced its 2021 Color of the Year...
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...
