Nest Notes

The National Home Show is back After a two-year hiatus from its annual trade show, the National Home Show, The Big One, presented by RE/MAX, is back. The 10-day National Home Show, March 10-20, 2022 at Toronto’s Exhibition Place, is set to inspire 150,000+ attendees with new trends, expert advice, …

Lakefront Sanctuary in Niagara Region

By Laurie Wallace-Lynch Photography by Adrian Ozimek The jaw-dropping view of Lake Ontario from floor-to-ceiling windows in the second storey fitness centre is proof that the homeowners of this Niagara Region home are keenly interested in health and wellness and wanted a home that reflects this. Designed as a lakefront …

NEST notes

Linen for little ones Canadian company Flax Home has launched a new Baby & Kids Collection called Linen for your Littles! It features crib sheets and cozy quilts designed to grow with your family and bring ultimate comfort to nap time, tummy time, play time and everything in between.  Shopflaxhome.com …

The rise of modern

By Danielle Leonard The world of home design has become a lot more interesting in Ontario with the increasing prevalence of modern architecture. While the west coast has long embraced the unique look and function of modern design, it’s been slow to take hold in Ontario. Yet, it’s clearly arrived. …

Nature inspires the decor in this stunning Muskoka cottage

By Laurie Wallace-Lynch Photography by Inger Mackenzie When the view includes Muskoka’s crystal blue water and lush green pines, the interior design should be kept clean and simple to let the natural exterior be the focal point. That’s according to Michele Hatziioannou, owner of House Warmings in Oakville who recently …

Shopaholic Home

Casual outdoor dining   Pizza crisp Cook this crowd-pleasing pizza with the Ooni Koda outdoor pizza oven that comes in 12-inch and 16-inch. It cooks pizza to perfection in 60 seconds flat in a gas-powered oven that heats to blazing cooking temperatures in just 20 minutes, with a built-in instant …

Traditional and modern in a harmonic blend

Two Oakville realtors create their perfect home — from the ground up By Peter Bailey   When Royal LePage agents Michael and Anna Phinney decided on their new home’s design, they didn’t go halfway. They purchased the site, on Oakville’s Douglas Avenue, tore down the original structure, and started over. …

Nest Notes

A soothing colour for 2021 The Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year 2021 is Aegean Teal 2136-40. The intriguing, balanced, and deeply soothing blue green hue creates natural harmony and invites us to reflect and reset. Garden all year long Click & Grow builds smart gardens that bridge the gap between …