Alyssa Hirose

Booyah Bagels gives Red Deer foodies (and designophiles) something to chew on.

The Ancient Forest is a vital stop for Prince George travellers—avid hikers and amateurs alike.

Giving “misfit” fruit—and road-weary Okanagan travellers—a refreshing second chance.

Learning mindfulness by immersion at a secluded wellness retreat on Bowen Island.

Osteria Elio Volpe brings an easy, breezy Italian flair to Vancouver's South Cambie.

A weekend getaway in the Comox Valley is packed with classic seaside fun and an unexpected spa.

A new cocktail bar and botanero in Vancouver serves Mexican eats with a twist.

Getting designer Mariana D’Amici’s North Vancouver home holiday-ready is a family affair.

Good Thief, the bold younger sibling to Anh and Chi, combines Vietnamese tradition, creative cocktails and innovative design in one unforgettable space.

Designer Kimberly Jones refreshes a home in Victoria’s Uplands Neighbourhood with three trees and triple the Christmas cheer.

Interior designer Stephanie Brown levels up her Vancouver industrial loft just in time for the holiday season.

This Whistler family home from Pure Design embraces a modern palette while preserving the ski and wildlife imagery classic to mountain living.

Despite its modest square footage, Dear Gus Snack Bar goes bold with its menu and old school with its design.

Furniture designer Ben Barber’s eclectic portfolio covers the minimal, the bold, the natural and the colourful, all while celebrating each material in its most beautiful form.

Alexander Suvajac finds ultimate harmony between urban dwellings and the natural environment.

Edmonton’s BJB Woodshop makes the case for spectacular stairways.

Packed with farm tours, wildlife adventures and plenty of brunch spots, the Eastern coast of Vancouver Island offers a perfect weekend escape.

You don’t need to take a lesson to paddleboard in Squamish... but you should.

From warm, welcoming kitchen countertops to green toilets (yes, you read that right), we’ve curated the coolest trends from the largest design trade show.

Artist Tara Lee Bennett creates stunning botanical art from paper scraps, combining love, creativity and sustainability.

QWRKhouse shines a funky spotlight on the possibilities of 3D printing.

Meet Quinspired Ceramics' whisky tumbler, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.

A peek into Studio Roslyn's It's Okay bar, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.

Meet Pablo Mariano's Infinity Chair, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.

A peek into the Marcela Trejo-designed Leah Alexandra Jewelry HQ, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.

Meet Lifted Movement's Movement Cart, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.

A peek into Louis Duncan-He's Woo basement, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.

Meet Onetwosix Design's Pop-Upsicle Benches, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.

Lifted Movement's new line of design-focused exercise equipment is changing the way we think about home gyms.

A dish made for picnicking from Chef Daryle Ryo Nagata.

From rinks to residential builds, muralist Tiffany Lynn Cuffley makes her mark.

Studio Series Design crafts a unique dining experience on Vancouver Island, merging Pacific Northwest scenery with European elegance.

There's a resurgence of rug making at the moment thanks to social media but for Vancouver artist Matt Hanns Schroeter, it's a labour of love.

From old-school faves to the freshest modern menus, here are five awesome Gibsons-area restaurants to check off your Sunshine Coast to-do list.

An unlikely oasis is waiting to be discovered in a Fraser Valley golf resort.

Snowmobiling in Whistler is peak awesome (even if you get cold feet).

A new hotel—Versante—just outside of Vancouver takes a big, beautiful design risk.

Foodies and outdoor enthusiasts, take note: this 48-hour Jasper itinerary is a foolproof wintery agenda—the cold never bothered you anyway, right?

Alan Hung challenges the ordinary with inspired, innovative takes on everyday objects.

The duo behind Calgary’s Bioi focus on materiality and longevity in each one of their projects.

They're looking for monetary donations, as well as in-kind donations from contractors and suppliers.

Project 22 Design transforms an outdated, inefficient abode into a creative home for a modern family.

Maria Heo's handmade wall art makes for beautiful and sustainable home decor.

Daniel Meloché Design creates a groovy coffee shop that moves to the music.

Aleem Kassam of Kalu Interiors brings seaside serenity to this West coast renovation.

The collection is bright, bold and incredibly summer-y.

For foodies, families and fruit-lovers, here's your guide to the best of the Okanagan for a farm-fresh summer escape.

The Sunshine Coast is named for bright days, but the nights here bring a living kind of light.

The beautiful modern home designed by iconic architect James Cheng was featured in a 1977 issue of Western Living.

This Bowen Island home was built in the '70s, and designer Andrew Barker honoured those groovy roots.

Laneway homes don't offer much in terms of square footage, but designer Rebecca Foster made the most of this space.

Vancouver-based Studio Roslyn brings permanent, high-brow style to a Los Angeles cosmetic tattoo parlour.

I thought Vancouver-based Halsa Float Spa’s “float therapy” would be scary, but it was actually extremely relaxing.

Vancouver-based Flax Home and Casca Shoes have created a limited-edition slipper.

A Vancouver florist tried different flower hacks: here are the results of her experiment.

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Our favourite new accent chairs, statement lights, artful vases and more in February 2023.

West Vancouver's Isetta Cafe Bistro preserves old-school construction but incorporates contemporary shapes and colours.

Designer Josianne Bérubé transforms a former secondhand clothing store into the bold and beautiful Taka Ramen and Sushi.

Gorgeous platters of charcuterie for hosting holiday parties—or just treating yourself over the festive season.

Caleb Blake’s solid-wood furniture is instrumental in a musical (and stylish) home.

Bidgood creates perfect harmony in this family abode.

Architect Randy Bens uses artful window placement and natural materials for a light and bright abode.

A plucky pair of adventurers prove that you can do Tofino in a weekend—but stay longer if you can.

B.C.’s billion-dollar wine world might seem cutthroat, but in the South Okanagan, the grape grower hath no wrath.

Learning about the land via high-tech museum experiences and high-flying float plane tours.

Where to get your pizza, cocktails, Turkish food and edible souvenirs in Penticton.

Floral wall decals, football-focused decor, and a wine cellar basement make this Vancouver home functional for the whole family.

Michelle Grimm uses fire, farmland and a little hair to create unpredictable perfection.

A luxurious hotel, revolving cocktail lounge and Korean/Mexican fusion—plus the best new design shops.

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The best wallpapers in the West for bold (but temporary) style.

Amanda Hamilton Interior Design brings Kama restaurant to life.

Arthur Erickson Memorial Award winner Scott Posno designs irresistible modern homes that make you stop and stare.

Industrial designer Mario Paredes tackles every project with rational tenacity: if it can be made, he’ll make it out of wood.

Designer of the Year María del Sol Galdón takes on landscape design in a tough climate—with beautiful results.

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Fresh sofas, stylish bags, playful plates and more of the best furniture and accessories to give your home the design boost it needs.

Ste. Marie Art and Design spins a concept-heavy bike café into a casual, elegant restaurant.

Studio Felix brings in unexpected colour for a versatile, but unique design.

This Calgary medical clinic embraces wabi-sabi design philosophy.

Including signs of heat stroke and how to prevent it.

Qualicum Beach is thinking pink thanks to this stunning salon by Ivory Design Company.

The designer behind Workbench Studio has deep roots in traditional craftsmanship, but his work is as innovative as it gets.

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The best porch swings, cozy sofas, cool blue ceramics and ultra-useful cookware of summer 2022—plus an unforgettable turtle-shaped bookshelf.

Vancouver designer Scott Cohen turns a brutalist glass-and-concrete space into a welcoming community hub.

A new take on classic relish from Vancouver nonprofit Fresh Roots.

Hardy garden dos and don’ts from landscape architect Paul Sangha.

Amanda Hamilton’s Calgary office is daring design in action.

The pretty vessels are designed to have a second (and third, and fourth) life after burning.

Victoria-based Bidgood + Co. mixes the modern and traditional in this playful Portage Inlet kitchen.

More is more in this stunning kitchen by Kalu Interiors.

Can you pull off three different cabinet finishes? Stephanie Brown Inc. and Peter Rose Architects can.

Reusable glass bottles and (predictably) soothing scents make this cleaner a winner.

The nurse-turned-designer behind Calgary's ADM Interiors brings a wellness element to every project.

Frank Architecture and Little Giant Studio collaborate on a '70s-influenced mountain retreat.

Funky sofas, minimalist coffee tables, stylish standing desks and more.

Show support by donating to these national and international organizations.

Bergman Interiors designs a stunning secret bar behind a humble dumpling restaurant in Vancouver.

Cozy handmade throws, funky table lights and other new and notable picks for your home.

This new space from Studio Roslyn blends hotel bar nostalgia with modern style.

The Indigenous designer behind Winnipeg's Indigo Arrows is bringing traditional patterns into modern spaces.

Before you invest in a living design element, read these tips from Plantsome.

Linger Design Studio’s new furniture company, Petra, makes sustainable stone furniture to order.

Vancouver designer Brian Lin takes his flare for fashion design and translates it to gorgeous home objects.

Presenting: presents! From stylish picks for design aficionados to 2022 kitchen essentials (plus our favourite sustainable goodies), this gift guide has all your solutions for the holiday season.

Our stylish top picks for lovers of design.

These travel-ready presents will earn you a one-way ticket to Thank You town.

From ramen bowls to pizza ovens to fortune cookie socks, here are the best gifts for foodies in 2021.

Here's what folks focused on fitness want under the tree.

Keep the earth in mind when shopping this year.

Local and national charities, food banks and disaster relief funds you can donate to.

We're giving away a pair of tickets for the festival, running November 10 to 13.

Whether you've got a fresh bird, frozen chicken breasts or a quick grocery store rotisserie, we've got you covered.

Make this a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation tradition.

A sneak peek inside this collab between Lock and Mortice and Matthew McCormick Studio.

Ryan Donohoe of Donohoe Living Landscapes fostered a childhood passion for gardening into a multidisciplinary firm ready to take on anything.

Jewellery designer Becki Chan’s twisting career path comes full circle in meticulous, mindful pieces.

David Wei won our barbecue sauce recipe competition in 1982, and we're still here for it.

All of our favourite homewares for sunny days.

We live in a beautiful place—and don't our designers know it.

How the tables have turned.

You can actually see the folks making clothes thanks to an open-concept retail/factory space.

Including how to keep a bookshelf from looking like a vertical junk drawer.

Here's a sneak peek of what's new in store July 1.

Including signs of heat stroke and how to prevent it.

Wayne and Freda is a family café with a family story.

Beyond Beige Interior Design worked a little magic on this narrow bathroom.

This New West bathroom drew inspiration from a pretty dessert.

The new collab with Sonos is a sneaky way to play music without messing with your room’s aesthetic.

Superflux Beer Company brings good vibes around the clock.

It's looking like a beautiful one, folks.

Revery Architecture’s installation puts an inconvenient truth front and centre—and loud.

Soft art made bold.

All proceeds from EQ3's thoughtfully designed bag go to local LGBTQ+ organizations.

This Calgary architect is making bold moves.

Our top picks for beating the heat.

It's a space built for balance by Edit Studios.

You'll look ridiculous. Who cares?

These material-minded industrial designers are making long distance work.

The perfect picks for freshening up your space this spring.

Designer Reena Sotropa transforms this industrial space into a warm and welcoming office.

After a year inside, I'm done with boring furniture. Send in the clowns.

Online events, businesses to support, and charities to donate to.

Kula Kitchen is making community cool.

And we totally predicted it.

Luxury and function meet in this new West Vancouver salon.

From concept to construction, this restaurant was a serious challenge.

Cozy sofas, warm lighting and the best #WFH wares.

We got advice for the ultimate #WFH design hack from Brandy Kawulka of Wood Be Art Renovations.

This designer takes bold looks—and her clients' dreams—to the max.

Signed, sealed, delivered—unless you live outside Vancouver.

Vancouver weaver Ana Isabel Sousa does fine, fine work.

Vancouver lighting design team Andlight brightens up this downtown L.A. restaurant.

Extra-special gifts for extra-special someones.

One Seed Architecture and Interior’s Allison Holden-Pope pairs pragmatism with striking design.

Enjoy safe sauce in these unprecedented times.

When it's safe to co-work again, we know where we'll be hanging out.

Melanie Finkleman of Hazel and Brown brings angles and subway tile to a space in need of an update.

New and noteworthy in stores now.

“How is it that people aren’t protesting, and appalled by, the sheer waste that we produce?”

Texture elements and handmade materials warm up this cool Calgary bar.

The new and noteworthy furniture and accessories that are catching our attention right now.

Here’s some real advice from home office pros.

A new look for the Womb chair, updated tech pieces and more.

She'll serve you a killer bottle of wine... but you'd better believe she'll be in Converse while she's doing it.

Natural materials and clever tricks of light take this Alberta restaurant from lair to luxe.

This gastropub-inspired Vancouver restaurant makes hard work look easy.

Pasta La Feasta, Calgary.

The new food-truck-style Foodbox is the first in Canada.

Design experts Helen Youn, Jamie Banfield and Wanda Weston—all at the Calgary Fall Home Show next week—lead you through big little living, room by room.

And yes, we can see ourselves moving in.

These five tips from the Lazy Gourmet's Shannon Boudreau will take your party from blah to blockbuster.

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Where art and smart meet to make modern living.

Interior designer Karin Bohn shares her tips for creating a modern, colourful holiday look.

The pastry whiz celebrates the release of her new cookbook, French Baking 101, by stuffing our executive editor full of croissants....and (more importantly) sharing a recipe or two.

Beaucoup Bakery's Betty Hung shares her picks for making oh-so Parisian holiday treats.

"Food is all about the connection, so I don't want to spend the whole day cooking and end up in the kitchen by myself."

From maple bits to pineapple and coconuts, these delicious speciality carrot cake recipes are the answer to any question about breakfast, brunch, and dessert. 

Handpicked products for your favourite home chefs, foodies and “let me get you another cocktail” hosts. 

A short story a day to keep your inner Grinch at bay.

A beautifully designed mat that's truly welcoming.

Vancouver stylist Kat MacInnes focused on delicate details and a rosy blush to turn her home from boxy to beautiful.

These dream kitchens are sure to inspire.

We're digging the look of Virtuous Pie's latest location, care of the local Mason Studio.

Turns out wine's fourth colour is a great pairing option

Victoria's new James Bay branch is just the latest example of how library design is evolving.

Statement-making rugs and tiles that prove bold is beautiful (even underfoot).

Garnish this fancy fish with a pinch of dried lemon verbena (you know, just for the halibut).

Compact, stylish and functional—just how we like 'em.

Vancouver's Chef Chris Whittaker knows his brome from his bristlegrass.

Easter just got a little bit sweeter thanks to these pretty dessert recipes.

From vintage shorts to a birth watch.

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So we can binge watch our favourite shows in style.

2017 Margolese Prize winner Anne Cormier is sharing her insight on innovative, affordable design.

The Beaucoup Bakery founder tells all in a stunning new memoir.

These reno ideas will majorly improve your kitchen's functionality.

Kitchens, kitchens and more Scandi-beautiful kitchens!

Roasted garlic mellows addictive tahini sauce on this Italian sausage-stuffed squash.

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Goldcon Construction's Karim Goldan gives us the inside scoop on renovation considerations.

A Calgary ballet studio mixes girliness with grit thanks to designer Aly Velji.

From wild and crazy patterns to subdued tones, there's a colourful sofa for everyone.

A utilitarian bathroom tool gets a design-y makeover.

At our latest WL Design Talks, Toby Barratt, Brent Comber and Kate Duncan gave us the inside scoop on what it's like to design custom furniture.

These stylish designs are a work of art all their own.

Wanna rock the high-contrast look? These eight black-and-white rooms are sure to inspire.

Yes...we're being optimistic that spring is on its way.

Whether you're a small fry or a culinary captain, anyone can make these fresh salmon recipes at home.

Give your decor story a happy ending with these clever designs.

Furniture designer Kate Duncan shares some secret and some not-so-secret (move your shoes!) advice for custom design and installation.

They say art imitates life—and so do our countertops.

Get inspired by these fearless designs.

The exhibits and speakers (Bryan Baeumler! The DIY Mommy!) we can't wait to see at this month's Edmonton Renovation Show.