A Taste of Raspberry Blush By Red Barrinuevo The world is currently experiencing a “feel good” moment, and it’s about time. Colour will be at the forefront of this emerging trend, with 2023’s trending palettes designed to reflect positive energy, warmth and happiness. Perfectly aligned, if not leading this trend, is Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year – already making a big splash … [Read more...] about How (and Why) to Try the 2023 Colour of the Year
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Great Rooms with Cassis Design Studio
By Martha Uniacke Breen For many cottagers, their favourite room in the house is the great room. Looking out those big windows at the sun glinting off the water, hanging out with the family in the evening, or just stretching out for an afternoon nap – it’s the place we all tend to gravitate to. Tary Roossien and Meredith Parsons, principals with Cassis Design Studio, offer the following … [Read more...] about Great Rooms with Cassis Design Studio
Muskoka Fall & Winter Getaways
Come to savour Muskoka’s fall colour and winter playgrounds, and you’ll quickly discover there’s a lot more to see and do here this time of year! By Bill & Laura Hollingshead It’s no secret that Muskoka is Ontario’s summer playground. We welcome over 3.2 million visitors annually, with over 80% visiting in the spring and summer. But with so much to see and do in the fall and winter, why … [Read more...] about Muskoka Fall & Winter Getaways
Muskoka Feature Listing: A Room With A View
By Meredith Parsons One project that caught my attention recently is a beautifully crafted custom cottage on Topajo Road on Lake Joseph in Muskoka. The cottage is a contemporary masterpiece designed by Sophie Clapperton Designs. Clapperton has become known for her “unique, yet timeless, designs” throughout the GTA and Muskoka, gracing homes and cottages on Lake Joseph, Lake Muskoka, Lake … [Read more...] about Muskoka Feature Listing: A Room With A View
Hosting for the Holidays at the Lakehouse
By Brooke Madden It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Maybe some summer-loving folk are dreaming of warmer days by the lake, back when the ground wasn’t so slushy and the wind didn’t hurt your face. I stand in solidarity with you to an extent. But trust me, December isn’t all bad. I’m going to teach you how to embrace the seemingly eternal greyness of the outside world and help you create … [Read more...] about Hosting for the Holidays at the Lakehouse
Huntville’s The Fireplace King
The Fire is so Delightful By DC Rutherford I ordered my usual two cords of wood this week, preparing to get the old homestead going as we head into winter. Sure, I have more industrial and modern forms of heating my home – an oil furnace, an energy-efficient system of mini-splits – but why? There’s nothing quite like the smell of wood sparking a morning, cutting into the crisp cool of … [Read more...] about Huntville’s The Fireplace King
