Streaming live from an exquisitely custom-built award-winning home in West Vancouver, the Homebuilders Association Vancouver revealed the 2021 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence! Viewers attending the online Gala were treated to music by local band Ten Souljas while Yosh …
The Master
“Pino” Posteraro and the art of Italian cuisine WORDS Gail Johnson X PHOTOGRAPHY Lia Crowe Restaurants come and go, and then there are those that, like a fine wine, only get better with age. Giuseppe “Pino” Posteraro opened Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill and …
seeking & solace
Kayaking Northern Vancouver Island WORDS Linda Doctoroff X PHOTOGRAPHY Tom Perry Swoosh…dip, swoosh…dip, swoosh…dip and smack! Less than 50 metres from our kayaks, the humpback’s fluke whacks the water as it dives deep searching for krill. Last summer, I left the …
A place to tell stories
in studio… with Marie Clements WORDS Lin Stranberg X PHOTOGRAPHY lia crowe “Crazy storytellers are always inspired by their stories. They don’t give up.” Marie Clements, a multitalented artist and playwright, likes to keep it simple. She is just grateful …
Dream your Reality
PHOTOGRAPHY Darren HullStyling Sarah d'Arcey + Lia Crowe Boulevard meets fantasy as the fashion team steps into the unique and magical world of West Kelowna’s Crown & Thieves winery. This fashion season, the blue and peachy pink tones of the Italian coastline are tempered …
Water & Woods 隱居之所的精緻生活
This Gambier Island hideaway offers a dose of sophisticated seclusion Words Lisa Manfield X Photography Peter Barta Picture the perfect island getaway. A cosy cabin-inspired home with all the modern accoutrements, nestled in the woods with a view of the ocean. It’s at …
Italian Stallions
Riding high in a Ferrari WORDS Lauren Kramer X PHOTOGRAPHY Lia Crowe Nothing says Italian craftsmanship quite like a Ferrari. These spectacular vehicles, known for their combination of speed, sleek design and hefty price tags, never fail to capture attention. Admired and …
finding the mountain
Japanese gardens: to think, meditate and be at peace WORDS Angela Cowan X PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesty Butchart Gardens Find the mountain where there is no mountain. Imagine a Japanese garden and you’ll no doubt picture cherry blossom trees, artfully pruned shrubs, trickling …
It’s all about the lifestyle
Thirty years at Predator Ridge By Darcy Nybo X Photos Courtesy Predator Ridge It’s unlike any other resort in this country. You can live year round and still be within minutes of wineries and a wellness resort. It’s a lifestyle you don’t have to escape …
Great Escapes
Think global and source local with these travel-inspired tastes Words Ellie Shortt X Photography Lia Crowe I have unwavering wanderlust. Often at this time of year I’m lost in blog posts, reviews and suggested itineraries, planning my next big adventure. …