Rustic chic

No bull at these barn weddings

There's no bull about it. A St. Clements DIYer couple has taken barn raising to a new and unusual level. Several years ago, Robert and Tammy Belanger purchased a dilapidated 1940s-era barn from a neighbour. They moved the rickety building onto their . . .

Posted: 2014-06-28

F-words describe this beauty

Move-in ready from top to bottom

When you have a growing family and are looking for a new home, your wish list tends to be dominated by features starting with letter F. Those features? None other than function, and flexibility. And, if possible, fully-finished. Paul Saltel, sales representative . . .

Posted: 2014-06-28

Country-style living in the big city

4,000 sq. ft. riverside home provides scenic views

It's an area that might well be considered a modernized version of Wellington Crescent - yet it receives little or no publicity. That area is none other than River West Park, located in the northwest reaches of Charleswood off Barker Boulevard. . . .

Posted: 2014-06-28

Royal flush

Some folks will shell out up to $6,500 for an ultra-fancy toilet

I was washing my clothes in a bidet in a pension in Paris when I heard a knock at the door. It was the concierge, a lovely older woman in her mid-30s, who asked me in English if the room was . . .

Posted: 2014-06-21

Stacking the deck against style

Woven, wood or aluminum chairs a nice switch from PVC

QUESTION: We are considering replacing our outdoor, white, plastic stacking chairs. Hey, we needed something to sit on! Our four-year-old has no problem pushing one across the backyard, they're so easy to move around. I've noticed patio furniture going on . . .

Posted: 2014-06-21

Coming up golden

Lake Bend home winner of prestigious Parade of Homes award

For better than 15 years, Dowalt Custom Homes has been building homes all over Manitoba. That said, the Steinbach-based builder is known more for the homes it has built in and around that area than for the homes it's built in . . .

Posted: 2014-06-21

Living large & luxurious in Charleswood

Centrally located bungalow boasts 2,732 sq. ft.

When you think about Winnipeg's most luxurious neighbourhoods, areas like Tuxedo come quickly to mind. However, as central and stately as Tuxedo is, there's another area--this one a little further west--that offers as much, if not more, said Judy Lindsay Team . . .

Posted: 2014-06-21

The dish on plates

Who says all the patterns of dish ware have to match? Break the mould, and choose unmatched dishes instead. This goes a long way to creating an eclectic table. And if you are a guest at someone's home, don't forget to plate . . .

Posted: 2014-06-14

The best trees to plant in springtime

For many people, spring means planting new trees, so I'm often asked to suggest a good smaller tree for yards. By small, they mean less than nine metres, or about 30 feet. Here are some trees I think you will like. . . .

Posted: 2014-06-14

Black is the new black

Add panache and character to a plain setting

The vignette featured today is a good example of how a plain setting can be upgraded to dramatic by including a few simple design elements. What once was probably a simple window in a plain hallway is now a stunning . . .

Posted: 2014-06-14