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Waverley whimsy: an enviable out-of-town apartment

Waverley whimsy: an enviable out-of-town apartment

Second-hand everything and a modern-meets-farmhouse tie Lindsay McMullen's suburban apartment together.
"My friends call me Lindsay Kijiji because I'm so good at it."

By Allison Saunders Apr 12, 2018

Expert advice: how to up your downsizing game

Expert advice: how to up your downsizing game

Wisdom from an organizer extraordinaire
Whether you’re trying to enlist your inner Marie Kondo before moving into a condo or simply feeling that “the walls are closing in” vibe in your home, getting rid of shit feels good.

By Allison Saunders Aug 23, 2018

Three forgiving house plants

Three forgiving house plants

Simple to care for, easy to keep alive greenery guaranteed to brighten your space.
For me, no room is completed until it has some houseplants. Plants breathe life into any space and instantly make a new place feel like home.

By Jennifer Lee Aug 23, 2018

Inside my digs: Alderney Drive

Inside my digs: Alderney Drive

A Dartmouth condo won over this couple with big windows, access to outdoors and neighbourhoody vibes.
Christina Elgee and her husband Matt Davis both work in Halifax and love to live in Dartmouth. After moving to town from Fredericton, and renting a less-than-ideal spot in Cole Harbour, they settled on buying something of their own.

By Allison Saunders Apr 26, 2018

Three home style trends to watch in 2018

Three home style trends to watch in 2018

Sappho Griffin, owner of Henhouse interior design shares a few of her favourite current looks.
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By Rebecca Dingwell Apr 12, 2018

House Full of Plants’ secret garden

House Full of Plants’ secret garden

How a pair of plant-obsessed housemates are growing a green-thumbed Instagram following.
It's all about the light: Huge amounts pour in through skylights, tumble over window ledges and bathe the home Jennifer Lee (an occasional Coast contributor) and Robyn Ingraham share.

By Morgan Mullin Apr 12, 2018

Tabrizi's rugged terrain

Tabrizi's rugged terrain

Tabrizi Rugs has had you (and your floor) covered for 30 years.
"This is the trendy stuff today," says Jafar Tabrizi, gesturing to a grey and white rug in his shop, Tabrizi Rugs, on the Bedford Highway.

By Rebecca Dingwell Apr 12, 2018

The French connection: a Parisian inspired model home

The French connection: a Parisian inspired model home

Designer Robyn Manning breaks down three key rooms in a new home inspired by traditional style and modern drama.
Robyn Manning is always thinking big picture.

By Allison Saunders Apr 12, 2018

The story of us: a carefully curated south end condo

The story of us: a carefully curated south end condo

Playful, humorous and thoughtful, this character-filled condo's nooks and crannies illustrate stylish scenes.
Nadine LaRoche still laughs when she remembers moving into her condo eight-and-a-half years ago, during a particularly sweltering August.

By Morgan Mullin Apr 12, 2018

My favourite room: Rebekah Higg's green bathroom

My favourite room: Rebekah Higg's green bathroom

A ton of grunt work turned this eyesore into a one-of-a-kind oasis.
The story

By Allison Saunders Apr 12, 2018

Do bold colours and condos mix?

Do bold colours and condos mix?

Hue Design Studio’s colour consultant Michele Muir picks three colours for your condo.
It turns out the theory that small spaces need to be light or white is bunk. Hue Design Studio’s Michele Muir—an advocate for warm walls— says condos and smaller rentals are ripe for paint risk-taking.

By Allison Saunders Nov 9, 2017

Accessorizing with authority: A Q&A with Robyn Manning

Accessorizing with authority: A Q&A with Robyn Manning

Tips and tricks with the owner and designer behind Bricks & Birches
As the owner of Bricks & Birches design and consultation firm, Robyn Manning likes to be on top of recent trends–and she’s always looking ahead.

By Rebecca Dingwell Nov 9, 2017

Inside my digs: north end Halifax

Inside my digs: north end Halifax

When Kaylin MacKenzie crunched the numbers, buying a condo in her favourite neighbourhood made sense.
It was practicality and convenience that sold Kaylin MacKenzie on becoming a condo owner. After years of renting, she’d realized that finding a place she loved wasn’t easy.

By Allison Saunders Aug 17, 2017

Let's get real: tips from real estate agent, Tanya Colbo

Let's get real: tips from real estate agent, Tanya Colbo

She wants to help keep people cautiously excited about buying their first home
What's your best piece of advice for people looking to buy their first home?

By Allison Saunders Apr 6, 2017

Grow your own way: a guide to keeping plants alive

Grow your own way: a guide to keeping plants alive

Because green thumbs don’t come naturally to all of us, we got some advice on keeping plants in your home without killing them.
Katie Morrison of Granville Street's The Flower Shop didn't always have a knack for growing things.

By Morgan Mullin Apr 6, 2017

Expert advice: a decorator's advice for planning your space

Expert advice: a decorator's advice for planning your space

Decorator and and home stager Charlotte Skiba reminds us that Pinterest is pretty, but it’s not real life.
Charlotte Skiba of Charlotte Interiors has a home decor Pinterest board just like any average daydreamer.

By Morgan Mullin Apr 6, 2017

How to transform your home with paint

How to transform your home with paint

Paint Next’s Karen Peters shares tips how to change your home with colour.
Just how much can a few licks of paint change a space?

By Morgan Mullin Apr 6, 2017

Natural selection

Natural selection

Handmade by Haligonians using salvaged and pure materials, these home accessories boast both texture and style that could complement any room.
Large copper dodecahedron, Looking Glass Design

By Allison Saunders Apr 6, 2017

Who’s the boss?

Who’s the boss?

Boss Furniture’s Katherine Cherry channels her creativity into breathing new life into classic pieces.
Katherine Cherry knows a thing or two about starting over.

By Allison Saunders Apr 6, 2017

Lofty goals

Lofty goals

How music, California and mid-century style inspired the vibe of this couple’s first home.
"It literally looks as much like a blank slate as possible, which is kind of intimidating at first, but luckily I kind of had a vision of what I wanted," says Jillian Tonet of the north end loft she and her partner Crissy Goodwin bought about a year-and-a-half ago.

By Allison Saunders Apr 6, 2017

My favourite room: Andrea Tsang-Jackson

My favourite room: Andrea Tsang-Jackson

Inside a designer/quilter’s sanctuary—AKA her bedroom.
What makes this room your favourite?

By Francesca Handy Apr 6, 2017

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