Pretty poison banked on for insect's survival

The brutish common milkweed, not a choice garden plant, is setting its strange pods now that its muddy pink blooms are waning, but other milkweeds are still flowering, and in a prettier way. The vivid orange clusters of butterfly weed are . . .

Posted: 2017-07-22

A reflection of a River Heights classic

La Salle two-storey captures that century-home feel -- without needing the fixes

When you look at Ventura Developments’ show home in La Salle, you can’t help but feel there’s something familiar about it. That feeling of familiarity isn’t misplaced, says Blake Vasko of Sutton Group – Kilkenny Real Estate and Ventura’s sales representative . . .

Posted: 2018-08-25

Moving shouldn't hurt

Tuxedo Point apartments large and loaded

After being homeowners for decades, many empty-nest couples don’t necessarily want to own another home when they retire. Consequently, they pass on buying a condominium, instead opting to look for a good-sized apartment to make their new home in so they . . .

Posted: 2021-06-19

Home of your dreams

McGrath Meadows are expansive and elegant

It’s something many people dream of: owning a home in a private setting that’s countrified, yet close to the city. A new development by Irwin Homes in Headingley — McGrath Meadows — is now offering prospective luxury home owners a prime . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

A stairway to Serenity

Unique house like a vacation home near the city

If you're partial to the warmth projected by a rustic-style home, yet enjoy the contemporary touches that come with a modern design theme, we may have the home for you. Found tucked away on a (nearly) two-acre lot at 193 River . . .

Posted: 2009-06-14

A Crescentwood classic transformed

Fantastic fusion of character & function

Bringing a home back to its former grandeur is never an easy task. But that’s what renovator extraordinaire Scott Fisher chose to do with a grand turn-of-the-century two-storey home that has stood for over 110 years on a 50-by-128-foot lot at . . .

Posted: 2020-10-10

Luxurious urban living meets great outdoors

Riverside location sets mood for Redview Terrace development

One of the main drawbacks of many new condominium developments is the location. While the building construction might be solid and quiet, the same can’t always be said for its surroundings. Outside noise from irritants such as road noise won’t be an . . .

Posted: 2019-04-27

CONNIE OLIVER: Update your look: add metal to décor

The use of metals as accents is still a popular choice. Metals add a touch of earthiness and a contemporary feel to any setting. In many modern styles of furniture, metals such as brushed nickel, brass, stainless steel and wrought iron, . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

A functional home for the whole family

Design offers plenty of livable space on main level

As important as style is, the first priority for families looking to buy a new home is function. That’s exactly what Randall Homes had in mind when they conceived The Jasper — an 1, 850-sq.-ft., two-storey design — said Randall Homes’ . . .

Posted: 2013-02-09

Logical luxury

Waverley West two-storey doesn’t forgo functionality amid the finery

As ironic as it may be, luxury homes aren’t always that livable. The reason for this can be simple — in striving to produce a stunning home that lives up to its hefty price tag, builders often pull out all . . .

Posted: 2025-04-05