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Kamelia Rahmatzadeh photograph by Lia Crowe

Secrets and Lives with Kamelia Rahmatzadeh

Designs for Life founder is passionate about art, design and creativity

  • Aug 30, 2021

 

Terry Raven in her Pots and Paraphernalia shop in Duncan. Don Denton photograph

Terry Raven’s eye for detail

Pots & Paraphernalia brings artistic flair to the world of retail

  • Jul 2, 2021

 

Sue Boschman. Lia Crowe photography

Life and style with Sue Boschman

Co-founder of Lakehouse Home Store talks fashion, beauty and reading material

  • May 28, 2021

 

Casa Oriental's Stephanie Smith. Photograph by Lia Crowe

Secrets and Lives with Stephanie Smith

Oriental Casa President loves finding design solutions

  • Mar 31, 2021
Casa Oriental's Stephanie Smith. Photograph by Lia Crowe
Local shop finds new ways to bring you safe, stylish window fashions

Local shop finds new ways to bring you safe, stylish window fashions

A window into the tech-savvy, safety-friendly world of blinds, shades, shutters and drapes

  • Jun 29, 2020
Local shop finds new ways to bring you safe, stylish window fashions
Organizers expect thousands of attendees at the three-day 2020 Victoria Early Spring Home Expo at Pearkes arena. (Devon Bidal/News Staff)

WATCH: Annual Victoria Early Spring Home Expo kicks off at Pearkes arena

‘It’s a one-stop-shop’ for all things home and gardening, show manager says

Organizers expect thousands of attendees at the three-day 2020 Victoria Early Spring Home Expo at Pearkes arena. (Devon Bidal/News Staff)
This unique home at 1370 Dallas Rd. is among five residences featured on this year’s Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s House Tour, happening Sept. 22. Photo courtesy Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Tour Government House and other homes, enjoy art along the way

The Art Gallery’s 66th annual House Tour features artists at work, artistic floral displays

This unique home at 1370 Dallas Rd. is among five residences featured on this year’s Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s House Tour, happening Sept. 22. Photo courtesy Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
At work with Andi and Larry Hook

At work with Andi and Larry Hook

Couple combine their skills in design and carpentry to create a one stop shop

  • Jun 19, 2019
At work with Andi and Larry Hook
Lia Crowe’s Inspired Style with Jessica O’Brien Cameron

Lia Crowe’s Inspired Style with Jessica O’Brien Cameron

Investment advisor balances career and a young family

  • Apr 17, 2019
Lia Crowe’s Inspired Style with Jessica O’Brien Cameron
Blaise McDonald’s winding path to MAC Renovations

Blaise McDonald’s winding path to MAC Renovations

Moving from marine electrician to construction management

  • Apr 15, 2019
Blaise McDonald’s winding path to MAC Renovations
Live Edge Design’s Stephanie Farrow creates wooden works of art

Live Edge Design’s Stephanie Farrow creates wooden works of art

Duncan company transforms clients’ visions into finished wood products

  • Apr 10, 2019
Live Edge Design’s Stephanie Farrow creates wooden works of art
The corporate magician Randy Therrien

The corporate magician Randy Therrien

Candel Custom Homes Ltd. CEO enjoys the Okanagan lifestyle

  • Apr 8, 2019
The corporate magician Randy Therrien
Aidan Henry photographed for Inspired Style by Lia Crowe. Lia Crowe photography

Lia Crowe’s inspired Style with Aidan Henry

Event planner pays attention to every detail

  • Dec 26, 2018
Aidan Henry photographed for Inspired Style by Lia Crowe. Lia Crowe photography
The exterior of Heather Dickson’s Oak Bay home decorated for Christmas. Don Denton photography

Picture Perfect House of Christmas Decorations

Heather Dickson shows off her curated Christmas collections

  • Dec 24, 2018
The exterior of Heather Dickson’s Oak Bay home decorated for Christmas. Don Denton photography
Woodworking Duo Eric Gummer and Derrick Paas

Woodworking Duo Eric Gummer and Derrick Paas

Custom cabinetry and millwork wins awards for pair

  • Sep 27, 2018
Woodworking Duo Eric Gummer and Derrick Paas
Fall Fashions Meet Vintage Decor

Fall Fashions Meet Vintage Decor

Minimal designs with luxurious details showcased in unique Victorian Gothic house

  • Sep 26, 2018
Fall Fashions Meet Vintage Decor
Art from the Earth at Ancient Art of Stone

Art from the Earth at Ancient Art of Stone

Artists Andreas Kunert and Naomi Zettle create rock artworks for the home and landscape

  • Sep 25, 2018
Art from the Earth at Ancient Art of Stone
Inspired Style with Dana Wright

Inspired Style with Dana Wright

Vancouver Island business woman values a work ethic and fashionable style

  • Sep 19, 2018
Inspired Style with Dana Wright
Inspired Style with Camille and David Saltman

Inspired Style with Camille and David Saltman

American expats enjoy new Kelowna home

  • Sep 18, 2018
Inspired Style with Camille and David Saltman
Home Sweet Home for Technical Writer

Home Sweet Home for Technical Writer

A peaceful sanctuary in South Oak Bay

  • Sep 14, 2018
Home Sweet Home for Technical Writer