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(Interiors) Unsure What Interior Design Style to Use in Your Space? Go for a Fresh & Timeless Look
So you’ve just bought your first house or condo in Vancouver. You’re now officially an adult. Or perhaps you’ve had your place for several years now but haven’t given the interior decor that much thought. Now that you’re working at home more or having more company over, you’ve realized that you need to improve your interior design game as your old furniture that you got from that budget furniture store some years ago may not be cutting it anymore style-wise…
Real Estate Investment: Four Places To Invest In Canada
Now that Toronto and Vancouver have outpriced a lot of investors and first-time buyers, which Canadian cities should you be putting your real estate investment dollars into? Edmonton Although most people might ignore Edmonton for Calgary - which is currently...
How to Properly Set Up Your Patio to Enjoy the Glorious Outdoors
What better way to avoid crowded places and stay safe than to entertain at home, especially on your own private patio now that the glorious spring weather is here again. If you're thinking of getting some new outdoor furniture (or a custom outdoor kitchen) read on to...
Watch The Perfect Philippine Sunset At The Sofitel Manila Sunset Bar
The sunset at the Philippine Sofitel Manila Sunset bar is just as dramatic as the sunsets of Santorini but without the hordes of tourists. Probably one of the best places in the world to sip a drink while witnessing the sun slowly descend over the horizon is at...
Recreating Yves Saint-Laurent Exotic Marrakesh Home in North Vancouver
If you watch the 2014 Yves Saint-Laurent (YSL) film, you will be treated to several scenes depicting the noted French fashion designer's lavishly decorated Moroccan home pictured above. I attempted to recreate that elegantly eclectic interior in a doctor's residence...
Rico Lascano: Exploring The Work Of One Of Manila’s Most In-Demand Artists
Artist and ad agency owner Rico Lascano is one busy painter. Not only has he been exhibiting his work extensively outside the Philippines, especially before the pandemic, but his abstract pieces have also been acquired by such notable clients as the Kwoks (the family...
Want To Avoid The Crowds This Summer? Travel To Scenic & Peaceful Zurich
Crowds are way thinner in this town and one thing you will like about Zurich is that it is not as busy as many other popular European cities (like Amsterdam or Paris). For one thing, Zurich can be a bit pricey, from its restaurants to its mass transit system. And it's...
Investing In A Rising Star: Exploring Swiss Artist Pam Gotangco-Hupp’S Paintings
I first came across Pam Gotanggco-Hupp's work back in April 2018 while she was exhibiting her paintings at the "Essence" exhibit in North Vancouver's Community Council Artspace. I was struck by the interesting fusion of striking colours, pop culture, feminine figures,...
Real Estate: The Housing Market Is Broken And What We Can Do About It
Recently a single-detached house along busy Southeast Marine Drive in Vancouver sold for $ 912,000 over the list price. And then a house in Surrey sold for $ 899,000 in 2019 and sold for $ 901,000 more in early 2022. The market is so overheated that first-time buyers...
Check Out the Latest in the World of Kitchen Design
Thinking of freshening up your 20-year-old kitchen and not sure what to do? Here are the newest (and classic) kitchen design trends this year. Painted shaker-style cabinets There has been renewed interest in things from the past that remind us of sunnier (i.e.,...
Exploring Europe: Visit Historic Malta
Now that people have learned to live with COVID as an ongoing part of their lives, they have slowly resumed travelling again. You may want to visit Malta, an island country in Southern Europe that boasts 300 sunny days per year. It attracts a devoted army of...
4 Things You Need To Do To Avoid Selling Yourself Short In A Hot Real Estate Market
Have you been wondering how to sell your homes or help a client sell their homes at a high price point? Here are four things you should avoid selling yourself short in a hot real estate market. Make Sure Your Kitchen Is Updated If your kitchen seems like it’s seen...
How To Pull Off A Timeless Eclectic Style Home Interior
Do you want to create a home interior that is unique and personal? Welcome to the world of eclectic interiors. In this issue, you'll discover how to set up your space so that you can show the world exactly who you are in a way that's new and exciting. Combine graphic...
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