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Outdoor Entertaining Tips

Planning on hosting a outdoor celebration this summer? Here are our top tips for summer soirees.

The Ultimate Caesar Recipe: How to Make Canada's Cocktail

Invented in Alberta, the Caesar is arguably one of Canada’s most patriotic drinks. And so, in honour of Canada Day and the imminent hangovers many of you face, we present the ultimate Caesar recipe.

How to Bring Summer into Your Home

June 21st marks the first day of summer and we want to celebrate by sharing our top tips for bringing summer into your home.

Summer Home Improvement Projects

Take advantage of the warm, dry weather. Here are some of our top home improvement projects to tackle in the summer.

Small Space Garden Hack: Raised Vegetable Gardens

Don't let a lack of space stop you from gardening! Garden guru Carson Arthur shared his best small garden hacks with us (perfect for city dwellers!).

Mother's Day DIY Craft: Rustic Garden Markers

Help Mom spruce up her garden with this fun and funky Mother's Day project.

Mother's Day DIY Craft: Floral Tea

Show Mom what a sweet-tea she is with this adorable floral craft. Perfect for any Mother's Day brunch or get together!

DIY on a Dime: Rustic Centerpiece

Up the cozy in your space and add some rustic charm to your decor with this simple centerpiece project. Try it today!

DIY on a Dime: Sprucing Up Dollar Store Pumpkins

It's almost time for Halloween! Learn how to take your dollar store pumpkins from boring to beautiful with these simple tricks.

The Ultimate Guide to the Vancouver Fall Home Show

The Vancouver Fall Home Show opens today and runs all weekend! Plan your trip with our handy, helpful guide.

Splurge or Save? Jamie Banfield Will Keep You Guessing

Award-winning Interior Designer Jamie Banfield is bringing Double Take to the Vancouver Fall Home Show. Two rooms, two budgets - which is more? Get great design insights!

Let's Talk About Tiny Homes

What can you do with just a few hundred square feet? Short answer: LOTS! We've got the scoop on the tiny home trend and what it takes to live in these small dwellings.

Our Cooking Stage is Heating Up

Things are heating up on the #VFHS17 Cooking Stage as top chefs and local culinary talent takeover! Stop by for recipe ideas, tips and lots of samples. Yum!

Sponsor Spotlight: Urban Barn

Can't wait to find decor ideas and inspiration when you visit this year's Urban Barn Main Stage? Enjoy a sneak peek at their fall collection and more in our interview.

Get Crafty with WORKSHOPs at the Vancouver Fall Home Show

Vancouver's finest local makers and artisans are bringing a hands-on craft experience to the Vancouver Fall Home Show with a series of must-see WORKSHOPs!

The Vancouver Fall Home Show is Back

The Vancouver Fall Home Show is back, with an all-star line-up and everything you need to bring your home dreams to life! Read on for a sneak peek at this year's show.

Dreamy Decor: 6 Inspiring Ideas

Are you looking to freshen up your home decor? Here are 6 ideas to get you started.

Summer Entertaining Made Simple

Celebrate in style this summer with a few simple entertaining tips from lifestyle expert and interior design guru Tyler Wisler.

Nacho Average Party

Stop serving boring food at your parties. Take your next get together to new heights with a DIY Nacho Bar. Yum!

Give More This Mother's Day

Send a FREE Mother's Day eCard and Intact Insurance will contribute $10 to SOS Children's Villages Canada and help empower vulnerable mothers around the world.

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