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Decorating Advice

Hot Take: Mary Burgers Shares Her Preferences & Predictions

Mary is the creative director of Burgers Architecture, a West Vancouver studio at the forefront of sustainable, high-performance architecture.

Shopping

The Healthy Home: Do You Know The Ingredients In Your Furniture?

Introducing a new regular feature about purposeful living!

Sustainable Design

5 Innovative Garage Concepts Inspired by Sustainable Living

Discover the innovative designs created by the finalists in Volvo's The New Garage challenge! See how entrants are re-imagining a sustainable garage space.

Presented by Volvo

Decorating Advice

10 Ways To Make Your Home More Sustainable Now

We asked top Canadian experts how you can minimize your environmental footprint at home.

Sustainable Design

Wander Through Les Ensembliers’ Sustainable Country Garden

“It’s inspired by a Victorian maze and is designed to be seen best from above,” says designer Richard Ouellette.

Holiday

See How An Edwardian Home Got A Sustainable Holiday Makeover

The Japanese and Scandi-inspired interior is the perfect backdrop for Christmas decorations.

Holiday

How To Design A Sustainable & Minimalist Holiday Home

We can't get enough of Los Angeles-based designer Ajai Guyot's sweet space!

Holiday

Our Favorite Items From Goodee’s Conscious Holiday Collection

Feel good about what you're purchasing this Christmas!

Shopping

20 Reusable Products To Make Lunch Hour Chic Again

Reduce your carbon footprint for back-to-school and beyond!

Sustainable Design

Sustainability & Style Go Hand-In-Hand In This Designer’s Bedroom

Designer Sarah Walker knows the importance of making healthy choices for the home.

Decorating Advice

Designer Laura Hodges Shares Her Sustainable Design Secrets

"Even small steps towards sustainability can go a long way," says the eco-friendly designer.

Shopping

Meet The Canadian Brand Redefining Sustainable Design

What will luxury look like in the future? Up to now, luxury has had the connotation of excess and exclusivity, of indulgence without necessity. But in an era where climate change and leaders like Greta Thunberg are challenging us to reconsider our values, the definition of luxury is changing. Luxury…

Homes

This Beautiful New Brunswick Home Puts Nature First

Natural materials reflect the rural setting of Maritimer Kelly Anderson’s house, nestled in a river valley in Taymouth, New Brunswick. The designer and owner behind Refreshed Designs, Kelly coaches clients on how to live beautifully while reducing their eco-footprint. “I prefer wood, jute and 100-percent cotton, linen or wool to keep…