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...

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...

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...

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...

The pandemic has stretched our patience and our creativity, especially for those at home with young children. However, an unlikely pastime has taken centre stage: bread-baking.  A time-honoured tradition that had fallen out of favour has made a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...