Monday editor Laura Lavin watches as Brian Dunic lifts a trap filled with Dungeness crabs out of the water.

West Coast Wild: Cast a Net

A day of crab fishing includes a walk on Sidney Spit and watching nesting cormorants

  • Jun 25, 2015
Monday editor Laura Lavin watches as Brian Dunic lifts a trap filled with Dungeness crabs out of the water.
Dress: Stella York $1400  Blush Bridal Boutique  blushvictoria.com Flowers: Rook & Rose Floral Design Boutique  rookandrose.com Hair Design: Amanda Adamec Studio 2 Hair Design  250-686-6693 Makeup: Hollie Brown  Prive Beauty Lounge  privebeautylounge.ca

WEST COAST STYLE – Laura Mitbrodt

A Summer Wedding

  • Jun 1, 2015
Dress: Stella York $1400  Blush Bridal Boutique  blushvictoria.com Flowers: Rook & Rose Floral Design Boutique  rookandrose.com Hair Design: Amanda Adamec Studio 2 Hair Design  250-686-6693 Makeup: Hollie Brown  Prive Beauty Lounge  privebeautylounge.ca
A selection of seaside themed items is available at Lilaberry’s in Sidney.

INTERIOR STYLE- Sheri Peterson

Strolling in Sidney

  • Apr 30, 2015
A selection of seaside themed items is available at Lilaberry’s in Sidney.
His Look: Citizen Clothing  Baracuta G9 jacket in Blackwatch: $395 Denham Simpler Shirt: $235 34 Heritage Jean: $165 Her Style: Amelia Lee Boutique  Sequinned Kimono: French Connection $198 Shirt: French Connection $52 Jeans: French Connection $138 Scarf: Front Row Society $65

WEST COAST STYLE – Laura Mitbrodt

Mix prints like a pro

  • Apr 30, 2015
His Look: Citizen Clothing  Baracuta G9 jacket in Blackwatch: $395 Denham Simpler Shirt: $235 34 Heritage Jean: $165 Her Style: Amelia Lee Boutique  Sequinned Kimono: French Connection $198 Shirt: French Connection $52 Jeans: French Connection $138 Scarf: Front Row Society $65
The Kalia Cite kitchen faucet

INTERIOR STYLE- Sheri Peterson

Tap into a beautiful kitchen

  • Mar 26, 2015
The Kalia Cite kitchen faucet
Spring looks from Lark and Sparrow and Is This Menswear?.

WEST COAST STYLE – Laura Mitbrodt

Spring is transition time

  • Mar 26, 2015
Spring looks from Lark and Sparrow and Is This Menswear?.
Fuel your body for optimum health.

Forget the fads – learn to eat healthier

We asked Michelle Bourgeous, a Certified Sport Nutrition Advisor, for a few tips that may help you step up your game.

  • Feb 25, 2015
Fuel your body for optimum health.
Use caution when beginning any fitness regime.

Aerobic aware: have fun, get fit

The health benefits of aerobics classes include weight loss or management, conditioning the heart and lungs

  • Feb 25, 2015
Use caution when beginning any fitness regime.
Perverco simply chic dining room in yellow birch, color cappuccino, available at The Finishing Store.

INTERIOR STYLE- Sheri Peterson

Underneath it all

  • Feb 24, 2015
Perverco simply chic dining room in yellow birch, color cappuccino, available at The Finishing Store.
Her LOOK: Hudson’s Bay  Top - 424 Fifth $79 Jeans - Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply $79.50 Necklace - Expression $30 His STYLE: Hudson’s Bay  Jacket - Levi’s $99.50  Shirt - English Laundry $98 Jeans - Levi’s 511 $89.50  Tie - Calvin Klein $65

WEST COAST STYLE – Laura Mitbrodt

Feeling blue

  • Feb 24, 2015
Her LOOK: Hudson’s Bay  Top - 424 Fifth $79 Jeans - Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply $79.50 Necklace - Expression $30 His STYLE: Hudson’s Bay  Jacket - Levi’s $99.50  Shirt - English Laundry $98 Jeans - Levi’s 511 $89.50  Tie - Calvin Klein $65
Knickers Lingerie Boutique  Robe: $110 - Heirloom  Romper: $154 - Fortnight  Underwear: $59 - Huit Paris  Bra: $92 -  Huit Paris  Perfume: $38 - Royal Apothic: Venetian Grove

WEST COAST STYLE – Laura Mitbrodt

It's the look we love

  • Jan 22, 2015
Knickers Lingerie Boutique  Robe: $110 - Heirloom  Romper: $154 - Fortnight  Underwear: $59 - Huit Paris  Bra: $92 -  Huit Paris  Perfume: $38 - Royal Apothic: Venetian Grove
Eliza Faulkner’s motorcycle jacket is softly constructed.

BEAUTIFUL YOU: Spring style: what you need now

Chambray denim and soft styles make their mark in spring

  • Jan 22, 2015
Eliza Faulkner’s motorcycle jacket is softly constructed.
Brow and lash extensions bring focus to your eyes.

BEAUTIFUL YOU: All eyes are on you

The popularity of lash extensions has grown over the last three years

  • Jan 22, 2015
Brow and lash extensions bring focus to your eyes.
Adventurous Jenni Fox wears leopard print hair.

BEAUTIFUL YOU: Anything goes in hair style trends

Social media has definitely changed the way people look at fashion and style

  • Jan 22, 2015
Adventurous Jenni Fox wears leopard print hair.
Silhouette A Deux keep the window uncluttered and clean.

INTERIOR STYLE- Sheri Peterson

It's all window dressing

  • Jan 22, 2015
Silhouette A Deux keep the window uncluttered and clean.
His style: Four Horsemen Shop  Legacy Soft Wool Overcoat - $590 Bamboo Full Zip Hoodie - $140  Organic Linen T-shirt - $85 Chapter Baron Pant - $190  Viberg Boots for Four Horsemen Shop tumbled cowhide service boot - $660  Her look: Lark and Sparrow  Marled Sweater - $110 Mock turtle neck dress - $60 Quartz Necklace - $58 Wool Hat - $68 Black Chelsea Boots - $88

WEST COAST STYLE – Laura Mitbrodt

Refresh your style

  • Dec 18, 2014
His style: Four Horsemen Shop  Legacy Soft Wool Overcoat - $590 Bamboo Full Zip Hoodie - $140  Organic Linen T-shirt - $85 Chapter Baron Pant - $190  Viberg Boots for Four Horsemen Shop tumbled cowhide service boot - $660  Her look: Lark and Sparrow  Marled Sweater - $110 Mock turtle neck dress - $60 Quartz Necklace - $58 Wool Hat - $68 Black Chelsea Boots - $88
Heirloom Linens’ beautiful Extravaganza duvet set.

INTERIOR STYLE- Sheri Peterson

Colour me green

  • Dec 18, 2014
Heirloom Linens’ beautiful Extravaganza duvet set.
For Him   • Jacket: Allan,  $555 • Slacks: Apollo $235 • Shirt: Eton, $235   For Her  • Gown: Agil by Pronovias in holly green, $925

Fashion – Dress to impress

There are only a few occasions in life where you get to dress like you are going to the Oscars

  • Nov 20, 2014
For Him   • Jacket: Allan,  $555 • Slacks: Apollo $235 • Shirt: Eton, $235   For Her  • Gown: Agil by Pronovias in holly green, $925
Thomas and Birch Cabinetry

INTERIOR STYLE- Sheri Peterson

Go Local for your kitchen renovation

  • Nov 20, 2014
Thomas and Birch Cabinetry

MERCHANT OF COOL: Fig Mediterranean Deli

Yasser Youssef shows of his delicious food at his growing business on Cedar Hill X Road

  • Sep 23, 2014