Western Living Magazine
2026 Bathroom Design Tip #4: Illuminate Small Spaces With Big Lighting
6 Creative Ways to Decorate Your Ceiling
2026 Bathroom Design Tip #3: Bring a Little Patina into a Traditional Design
Wild B.C. Salmon, Fresh Dill and Heirloom Tomato Soup (Canh Chua Cá Thì Là)
Recipe: Quick Miso Noodle Soup
Recipe: Hopcott Farms Beef Short Ribs with Black Pepper and Sweet Soy (Sườn Bò Nướng)
Tofino’s Floating Sauna Turned Me Into a Sauna Person
A Wellness Getaway in Squamish Valley: Off-Grid Yurts, Sauna Cycles and River Calm
Local Getaway Guide: A Peaceful Two-Day Itinerary for Harrison Hot Springs
“Why Don’t Towels Stretch?” Herschel Co-Founder’s New Home Goods Brand Rethinks the Towel
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New and Noteworthy: 10 Fresh Home Design Finds for Winter 2026
Entries Are Now Open for the 2026 Designers of the Year Awards!
Designers of the Year Frequently Asked Questions
Photos: The Western Living Design 25 Finalists Party
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