The return to your home away from home Debbie Hercun and her family may live in Calgary, but their hearts beat to the rhythm of the East Coast. Careers took Hercun and her husband Jason, both from Halifax, away from the Maritimes but they bounced between the U.S. and Canada, eventually landing in the western… Read More»
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A very vintage Christmas
By Crystal Murray | December 13, 2021A former antique dealer puts a festive spin on her restored farmhouse in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley When Karen Lee started collecting holiday ornaments to deck out her little farmhouse in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, she didn’t walk the aisles of big box stores or order from the online giants. She put on… Read More»
Impulsively perfect
By Natalie Owens | June 8, 2021How to transform a spur of the moment decision into the best idea ever So, don’t be mad. But I bought a cottage today in Chester.” “You, did what?” “I fell in love with this place, and I think you’ll love it too, but I had to put an offer in quickly and it was… Read More»
Set your sites on good design
By Crystal Murray | June 8, 2021When the synthesis of nature and building is part of the plan There are important factors to consider when building a home in Atlantic Canada. Newfoundland architect Chris Woodford says being able to open the front door and not having the dog blow away is one of them. In 2013, Woodford moved back to his… Read More»
Leap before you look
By Janet Whitman | November 30, 2020A visit to Lunenburg led to a spontaneous house purchase and now the Cranstons are embracing the East Coast lifestyle Goldie and Denise Cranston had no intention of buying an old home in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia when they visited the town for the first time a couple of years ago for a birthday weekend getaway.… Read More»
A gift to the future
By Shannon Webb-Campbell | November 3, 2020How the bequest of a unique home will help preserve the East Coast’s natural treasures for future generations.
Waves of nostalgia
By Crystal Murray | June 7, 2020How a new cottage reconnects the Sobey family legacy at Nova Scotia’s Chance Harbour Beach
Catch the mid-century modern vibe
By Crystal Murray | March 23, 2020These Pictou homeowners invite you to step back in time
Everything about the kitchen sink
By Abby Cameron | March 22, 2020From bowls to faucets, there’s plenty to consider before picking your next sink
Pump it up
By Andy Walker | December 2, 2019Learn if a heat pump can offer your home year-round comfort