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homes & design The Most-Read Western Living Stories of 2025 Which of our articles were most popular with readers this year?
Homes Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Western Living Homes of 2025 Editor's Pick Creative retreats, modern manors and character suites topped the list of our editors' favourite homes to write (and dream) about in 2025.
WL Home of the Year The Big Reveal: Our 2025 Western Living Home of the Year! X Architecture and Stae Interiors take home the reader's choice award for their stunning design on Cultus Lake
Bedrooms Tiny Christmas Trees Belong in the Bedroom—and these 6 Designer Holiday Looks Prove It Don’t sleep on this holiday decorating idea!
Small Spaces This Nanaimo Micro-Hotel Proves Smart Millwork Beats Square Footage The Selby Micro Hotel suite—from designer Alana Dick of Ivory Design Co.—packs a living room, kitchen, bedroom, washroom and even a washer and dryer into 380 square feet.
homes & design The Most-Read Western Living Stories of 2025 Which of our articles were most popular with readers this year?
Homes Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Western Living Homes of 2025 Editor's Pick Creative retreats, modern manors and character suites topped the list of our editors' favourite homes to write (and dream) about in 2025.
WL Home of the Year The Big Reveal: Our 2025 Western Living Home of the Year! X Architecture and Stae Interiors take home the reader's choice award for their stunning design on Cultus Lake
Bedrooms Tiny Christmas Trees Belong in the Bedroom—and these 6 Designer Holiday Looks Prove It Don’t sleep on this holiday decorating idea!
Small Spaces This Nanaimo Micro-Hotel Proves Smart Millwork Beats Square Footage The Selby Micro Hotel suite—from designer Alana Dick of Ivory Design Co.—packs a living room, kitchen, bedroom, washroom and even a washer and dryer into 380 square feet.
Recipes Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Western Living Recipes of 2025 Editor's Pick These are the dishes we couldn’t stop thinking about this year.
Wine My Two Fave Wines of the Year Were From Pouilly Fuissé The famed region in Southern Burgundy is killing it these days.
Recipes Yes, You Want to Make Christmas Crackers Tonight The easiest, most excellent holiday treat from Dinner With Julie is ready in about 20 minutes flat.
Recipes In Praise of the Greatest Christmas Brunch Dish Ever (Hint: It’s the Christmas Morning Wife Saver) The name may be a wee bit dated, but the easy recipe is rock solid.
Recipes Recipes: The New Classics for Your Holiday Table These three recipes are modern takes on holiday classics—bold flavours, timeless appeal and guaranteed to impress your guests this holiday season.
British Columbia Fall Weekend Getaway: Mañana Resort and Marina in Ladysmith, B.C. Ladysmith on Vancouver Island has a new staycation to try this fall and winter
British Columbia Local Winter Getaway Guide 2025: Winter Thrills, Starry Nights and Alpine Escapes Across B.C. Three B.C. winter escapes worth the trip—from backcountry powder to Whistler nights and Silver Star family fun.
British Columbia Local Winter Travel Guide: Snowmobiling Plus Fondue Equals a Perfect Night on Blackcomb Mountain A moonlit ride up Blackcomb Mountain ends with gooey fondue, live music and one very memorable night inside Whistler’s Crystal Hut.
British Columbia Local Winter Getaway Guide: Family Fun and Snowy Adventures Delight at Silver Star Nestled high in the Okanagan’s Monashee Mountains is a picture-perfect winter getaway for families, with a scrumptious ski in/ski out afternoon tea.
British Columbia Local Winter Getaway Guide: Backcountry Bliss and Pristine Powder Await in the Kootenay Rockies Going off-piste on B.C.’s Powder Highway is the ticket to a thrilling backcountry alpine adventure.
shopping Editors’ Picks: The Best Books of 2025 Editor's Pick From thrillers and memoirs to escapist fiction, these are the page-turners our editorial team couldn’t stop thinking about this year.
shopping Editors’ Picks: What’s On Our Wish List in the 2025 Holiday Season Editor's Pick From a rainbow glass nest bowl and a classic Flowerpot lamp to Vancouver-poured travel candles and architectural tealight holders, our team’s wish list is heavy on design-forward treats.
shopping In Living Colour: Rich Rust Is the Warm, Modern Hue Taking Over Interiors Earthy, sophisticated and quietly bold, rich rust is the shade designers are leaning into—from luxe velvet headboards to sculptural lighting and terracotta rugs.
shopping Gift the West: A Curated Holiday Gift Guide from Western Canada’s Finest Makers Artisan ceramics, sustainable swimwear and more: these locally made finds prove the best gifts are closer to home than you think.
shopping 12 Trendy Home Pieces to Instantly Elevate Your Space Curated picks—from sculptural lamps to squishy carafes—for the design-obsessed.
WL Design 25 Photos: The Western Living Design 25 Finalists Party Plus, tickets for our 2026 WL Design 25 Awards Party on February 25, 2026 are now available!
Architectural Design 2025 Architects of the Year MA+HG On Their Favourite Things Architects Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko of MA+HG share their favourite spots in Vancouver and beyond.
Maker Maker of the Year Winner Andrea Copp’s Local Favourites What coffee, breakfast, shopping and getaways top Lion's Bay ceramicist Andrea Copp's local favourites.
Fashion Design Fashion and Jewellery Designer of the Year Winner Andrea Blais’ Local Favourites Kelowna-via-Calgary jewellery designer Andrea Blais shares her favourite spots to eat and shop in both cities.
Arthur Erickson Memorial Award Arthur Erickson Memorial Award Winner Laura Killam’s Local Favourite Spots From brunch, lunch and dinner to a relaxing hotel and her favourite spot for solitude.