Blossoming with beauty

Winkler Horticulture Society passes the torch

It was at a meeting of the Winkler tourism committee that the idea for city beautification became the catalyst for creating the Winkler Horticulture Society. “I was personally very interested in the idea of beautification, ” says Margaret Penner, who . . .

Posted: 2023-09-30

Warming up for winter

Floor-to-ceiling fireplace brings the heat

It can be quite flattering when a past client reaches out to request my design input to customize areas in a new home, because the renovations done in the old house are sorely missed. Recently, I was asked to . . .

Posted: 2023-09-30

Stunning and stylish in Sage Creek

Fall Parade of Homes entry blends fashion with function

It’s something that can happen when you view a series of show homes in succession during the Parade of Homes — they can begin to appear similar inside. Consequently, when you try to recall which one stood out, you can’t . . .

Posted: 2023-09-30

Tips to enjoy the Fall Parade of Homes

The 2023 Fall Parade of Homes is on now! Over the past week, people have been visiting the many show homes on display in communities across Manitoba. Our members have once again worked incredibly hard to be ready to . . .

Posted: 2023-09-30

Solid and stately in Sage Creek

Large two-storey features walk-out lower level

Some homes have an intangible quality to them that others don’t: pride of ownership. A 12-year-old, two-storey home at 114 Red Lily Road in Sage Creek possesses that quality in spades, says Denis-Michel Thibeault of RE/MAX One Group. “This home looks . . .

Posted: 2023-09-30

Connect to nature in Meadowlands

It takes an inventive spirit to develop a neighbourhood setting that showcases quality homes while fostering a human connection to nature. That creative approach is the hallmark of Meadowlands by Exemplar Developments (www.exemplardevelopments.ca), and it is setting the foundation for . . .

Posted: 2023-09-29

Family-friendly with style

Families looking for a new home often think that if a home is family-friendly, it will come up short on style.

Discovery Homes’ 2023 Fall Parade of Homes show home at 341 Ken Oblik Dr. in Prairie Pointe shows that style and family-friendly function aren’t mutually exclusive, says Reid Boles, sales representative for the two-storey, 2, 271-square-foot masterpiece. “The idea behind . . .

Posted: 2023-09-26

Fall Parade of Homes on now

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2023 Fall Parade of Homes officially opens at 1 p.m. today, showcasing 120 new show homes built by 27 of Manitoba’s best home builders. Once again, the MHBA is proud to present the biggest and . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23

Gimme shelter

Mesh fence offers privacy and protection

After moving to my property tree-planting became an on-going ritual. Primarily along the perimeter, rows of trees were planted in an effort to create a shelter belt to lessen the effects of wind. Although many of the trees did . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23

Grown with gratitude

Hydrangeas steal the spotlight in St. James garden

Stewart Astleford cannot help himself. He is in love with hydrangeas. “They are a most beautiful plant and I do love them, ” says his wife, Jeannette, “just not as much as he does.” Stewart currently grows 22 different . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23