By Caroline Andrews One of the most common concerns homeowners share when preparing to sell is the fear that staging means stripping their home of personality or, worse, erasing the life they’ve built there. Many worry it’s about hiding cherished belongings or replacing meaningful furniture with something generic. In reality...
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Current research findings are consistent: Most Canadians want to stay in their homes in later life, rather than moving to a long-term care facility. What that means, though, is a need for care at home. While various programs and initiatives are in the works to deliver long-term care services to people in their own residences...
GORDON’S DOWNSIZING & ESTATE SERVICES By Dan Lalande Maybe you’re downsizing or you’re an estate trustee tasked with the affairs of a loved one. Either way, you’re likely under some debilitating constraints in terms of time, legal pressure and emotional strain. You’re fully aware that preparedness and sound decision-making...
More than ever, our outdoor spaces are drawing us in By Patrick Langston Our homes’ outdoor spaces, like our interiors, reflect who we are, how we feel and what we need. So, it’s not surprising, in an anxious, polarized time with overly busy lives, if we find a hunger to reconnect with the environment, nourish relationships and...
By Iris Winston The home video focuses on a happy three-year-old having a wonderful time dyeing Easter eggs. It paints a clear picture of just how early Tiffany Pratt enjoyed playing with colour. Those possibilities have remained an important part of her life and work ever since. “I have always thought that colour is magical...
Animal Chatter by Iris Winston For thousands of years, homing pigeons have flown thousands of miles to return to their lofts. During both World Wars, homing (carrier) pigeons were used extensively in military communication. They delivered messages across enemy lines quickly and reliably. A number, such as Cher Ami and The...
How Red Apron Helps You Eat Well at Home When Red Apron first opened its doors 20 years ago, the goal was simple: Make it easier for people to eat well at home. Instead of rushing through grocery stores and scrambling to cook after long workdays, people could rely on nourishing, chef-prepared meals made from scratch and...
Longtime Ottawa architect Lara McKendrick named president of the Ontario Association of Architects When she was a little girl, Lara McKendrick knew what she wanted to be when she grew up: an architect. Now, not only has she made that dream come true, after 25 years in her field, Lara’s the new president of the Ontario...
