Handmade romance featured in musicians Jenn Grant and Daniel Ledwell’s rustic wedding (Ledwell proposed to Grant in the same barn they got married in, after hammering two pieces of copper into rings). Grant picked her own wildflowers and red berries, golden leaves and purple asters for her bridesmaids. A close friend made the bright red […]
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Veils: Unveiled
Flowers, feathers and beads are adding a creative flair to bridal hair.
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Groom’s day
Whether decked out in a penguin suit or a shirt and tie, every gent’s wedding attire could use a little colour.
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Peter Kelly continues to mis-execute
As of Tuesday, mayor Peter Kelly has still not completed his duties as executor of the estate of Mary Thibeault. As The Coast revealed in an exclusive report earlier this year—see “Peter Kelly’s Failure of Will,” March 24—the 91-year-old Thibeault died in her St. Petersburg, Florida home on December 7, 2004. A former Bedford resident, […]
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Calling all superfans
You’ve got the jerseys hanging on your wall. When you drink beer, it’s from a cup branded with your team’s name, or in one of those weird cozies. You are prone to watching games in full uniform and face-paint, even if it’s just you in your fancave alone. When the topic comes up, you’ll defend […]
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Home is where the art is
Art store employee, crafter and entrepreneur Blythe Church and videographer, media specialist and musician Spencer Cantley have surrounded their adorable daughter Wren in colourful ’50s and ’60s kitsch. They describe their decor style as “mid-century modern blended with a dash of toy store,” citing Mad Men, vintage decorating magazines and flea market finds as inspiration. […]
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Garden variety
“It’s important to have secret paths,” says Frances Ford, retiree and secret gardener. “It’s what gardens are all about: surprises!” Halifax has many lush and productive gardens in unexpected places; their presence is a surprise in the midst of concrete and noise. All of these gardens can be noticed by chance, whether cued by red […]
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The 10 best movies for Canada Day
If your July 1 weekend includes big, dumb laughs or chilling scares, you could do much worse than enjoy a frosty beverage and take in a few of these 10 homegrown semi-classics. Click into the slideshow at right for the movies with clips. The first six in the slideshow are comedies—“Party time! Excellent!”—then come the […]
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Best of Food awards party photos
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