This is the fourth renovation since Chives (1537 Barrington Street) opened 16 years ago—in the last renovation they built new bathrooms and tiled the entry to the kitchen, so working with Staged for Upsell were able to focus on the dining room this time. Craig Flinn says they had five focuses: “The first was to […]
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Ciboulette is expanding, re-opening as the Bird’s Nest
After over nine years as a tucked-away upstairs gem at 1541 Barrington Street, Ciboulette Cafe & Catering is ready to sparkle a little brighter from a street-level location next-door. “We outgrew the spot many years ago, but until now I’ve been struggling to find the right venue to expand into,” says owner Brady Muller who […]
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How to transform your home with paint
Just how much can a few licks of paint change a space? When Karen Peters, a colour consultant and paint expert behind the company Paint Next, turned a client’s powder room from basic cream to light pink, the answer was obvious: It can be totally transformative. That rosy hue (Benjamin Moore’s Teacup Pink, to be […]
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My favourite room: Andrea Tsang-Jackson’s bright bedroom
What makes this room your favourite? The kids are rarely in the bedroom so it’s a sanctuary for me. The room holds my favourite furniture pieces: A four-post bed, mid-century modern nesting tables, a mid-century credenza dresser and a mirror I bought at a yard sale. All the pieces are black, white or natural woods […]
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My favourite room: Maurice Meagher
What makes this room your favourite? It’s nice and bright—lots of sun comes in. We opened all the walls up and now the area opens onto the kitchen. We added large windows because it was a southwest-facing bright part of the property. We also added a nice garden door. Now, all the light that comes […]
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Fresh faced on Forrest Road
“I feel like I’ve always been visual,” says Mary-Ellen Power. “I can see the good in places, especially because my dad’s a realtor too and homes, it’s always been in my blood.” Thanks to the housing know-how in their genetic makeup, both Power and her brother Graeme have made careers in real estate, branched out […]
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Changes at Chebucto Coffee and Macchiato by Sam
There are big changes percolating in the north end coffee shop scene. Back in early March, long-time coffee entrepreneur Sam Karam decided to hand over the reins at his Macchiato by Sam (2751 Gladstone Street), but no need for jitters (caffeine-induced or otherwise), things at the cafe will stay pretty much the same. Chebucto Coffee […]
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Museum of Natural History not ready for March Break
The kids were promised king cobras. The sign outside the Museum of Natural History announced an appearance by the snakes for the upcoming March break. Sadly, the cobras are cancelled, or at least postponed. The museum, which received about 10,000 visitors during last year’s school vacation, is closed for renovations until late May or early […]
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Pimp my dorm room
Pictured above is a typical Dalhousie Howe Hall single dorm room. Empty, it’s perfect for minimalist psychopaths. But you deserve a room with personality that won’t scare the neighbours. So how and where do you start? We asked Suzanne Saul, co-owner of Attica Furnishings (1566 Barrington Street, 423-2557), to give us a few design guidelines, […]
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Shoptalk-lets: local business round up
Looking for a new and effective way to train your dog? A local company is offering The Clicker Leash, which might just be the ticket, bridging the techniques of dog whisperers and other more traditional types of dog training. Clicker Leash expert Adina MacRae will be offering a free demonstration of the leash at Bark […]