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    This Couple Is Redefining Vancouver’s Landscape With Coast Salish and Cross-Cultural Art

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    3 Easy, Refreshing Alcohol-Free Cocktails to Sip All Summer

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    5 Creative Pickle Recipes to Add Tang to Your Table This Summer

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    The Crafted in BC Rosés Have Been Released and They’re…Flipping Awesome.

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    Local Getaway: Why Nelson, B.C., Is the Small Town You’ll Want to Move To

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    This Island in Japan Is Every Architect and Designer’s Dream

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    12 Trendy Home Pieces to Instantly Elevate Your Space

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    This New Vancouver Floral Shop Is Collaborating with Other Local Makers—Including Chocolatiers

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    In Living Colour: Lovely Lilac

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Accessories

Throw Pillows You’ll Love

These pretty throw pillows embrace the natural look, with organic prints and patterns abounding.

Furniture

Wonderful Wooden Credenzas

Add a hit of warmth—and plenty of storage—to your space with these chic wood credenzas.

Furniture

6 Sculptural Sofas with Plenty of Personality

Your sofa is the centrepiece of the living room—and these designs love the limelight.

Designers

One to Watch: Frank Architecture

A trio of designers redesigns Calgary's restaurant scene.

Stores

Inside the New Van Gogh Designs Showroom in Surrey

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Van Gogh Designs debuts its new 90,000-square-foot showroom space in Surrey.

Outdoor

Throwback Thursday: A Garden Reinvented

Forget a home away from home—this family has everything they need right here thanks to a fully decked out garden oasis.

Events

VAG’s MASHUP of Art, Food and Play

It's the MASHUP you've always wanted: art, food and play.

Stores

Showroom Opening: SwitzerCultCreative Opens Up Shop in Vancouver

SwitzerCultCreative may just be opening their first showroom, but the Switzer name has been in the design industry for decades.

Homes

Throwback Thursday: Iconic Designer Turns Manufacturer

Retailer, designer, manufacturer: William Switzer was a triple threat.

Recipes

4 Recipes to Celebrate the Best of Spring Veggies

Spring has officially sprung.

Events

Events: Okanagan in the Spring

The Okanagan produces some of the best food and wine in the country—here's how you can get a taste.

Recipes

5 Recipes for a Perfect Spring Dinner Party Menu

Dan Olson, chef and owner of Railtown Catering, lets us in on some of his best dinner-party-ready recipes, from honey-glazed ham to rhubarb crumble.

Events

These April Events Are No Joke

Don't be a fool this April: hit up these great new Design Sundays workshops at the Museum of Vancouver.

Trends

Designers Share Fave Pastel Picks for the Home

We caught up with designers across the West to find out why pastels are so essential for spring 2016.

British Columbia

Where to Find the Best Artisan Fare in the Okanagan

We got the scoop on Jennifer Cockrall-King's new book and where to eat in the Okanagan.

Lighting

Surrey Wall Sconce Snags Nomination for London Design Awards

This wall sconce from south Surrey father-and-son team Karice was nominated for the Lighting Design Awards in London.

Restaurants

5 Treats to Make Easter Even Sweeter

Beaucoup Bakery, Beta5, Faubourg and more have come up with special Easter pastries and chocolates sure to please.

Accessories

Hot Trend: Rustic Comfort

Need a break from modernism? Bring in organic and natural materials for a touch of coziness.

Homes

Throwback Thursday: Artist Space From the ’80s

This week we're throwing back to a feature on Canadian artist Otto Rogers, who perfected the art of 'workspace'.

Events

Let’s Talk about Craft Culture

New Design Talks event brings the importance of craft and traditional construction in Calgary architecture to the forefront.

Wine

Food and Wine Pairing 101

We bring you 7 tasty dishes to go with your favourite wines.

Homes

Throwback Thursday: Western Living Homes from the 1950s

This week for Throwback Thursday we're digging deep into our archives to bring you some of our favourite home design stories from the 1950s.

Drinks

Gin and Sugar: Valentine’s Day Dessert Pairings

The perfect drink and dessert pairings to complete your Valentine's Day romances.

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Through inspiring interiors, remarkable architecture and a celebration of a life well lived, Western Living is the definitive source for connecting with the people, places and experiences that make Western Canada an extraordinary place to live. As a champion of our creative community, we shine a spotlight on the talented local designers, celebrated restaurants, unique shops and passionate makers who define Western Canada’s creative landscape.

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