Springridge Farm celebrates 60 years

By Jenna Mohammed For many people across Halton, and beyond, Springridge Farm is synonymous with precious family memories at a beloved place that’s just far enough away to escape the daily grind, but close enough to visit as often as you like. “We love that we have the opportunity to …

Ildiko Horvath: turning furniture into art

By: Kelly Putter This self-taught Oakville furniture artist has a dirty little secret about her creative process that might surprise you. Ildiko Horvath doesn’t worry about whether one shade complements another or how a Napoleonic blue French armoire will look sitting next to a side table painted in Scandinavian Pink. …

House Warmings celebrates 25 years of Success

By Jenna Mohammed   Since its inception on April 1, 1995, House Warmings continues to serve Oakville residents with the best quality, Canadian-made home furnishings. Founders, Michele and Leon Hatziioannou began their business endeavours 25 years ago when they moved from Toronto to Oakville.   At the time, Leon played …

Jackie Glass: Joy to the home

Renowned design expert Jackie Glass shares tips on how to brighten the home for spring by Danielle Leonard   Jackie Glass is a renowned expert in interior design but even she isn’t accustomed to spending this much time in her home – or any home for that matter. Before the …

Oakville Film Fest Online Program Schedule

OFFA Online Film Festival presents the industry virtual summit 2020, check out these titles and upcoming event times. Click here to register.  Wednesday June 17th, LAUNCH EVENT 7:00 pm LOCAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (in partnership with Sheridan Alumni) Short films from Oakville and surrounding communities – 2hrs 4min 541: a …

Celebrities at Home

Our favourite designers share what’s keeping them busy while quarantined. We asked Debbie Travis, Brian Gluckstein and Cobi Ladner and husband Robert Brehl.   Debbie Travis Home designer and host of Debbie Travis’ Facelift and Debbie Travis’ Painted House, Debbie is also a best-selling author. The paperback version of her …

Q&A with Annie Sloan

The founder of Chalk Paint shares tips and DIYs to brighten your days this spring Can you provide some tips for keeping busy during this time at home? Painting is absolutely the best form of DIY – a coat of colour not only transforms the look of your home, but …

Healthy Habits

Nova Health Club owner Josh Allen shares tips for staying fit at home. By Jenna Mohammed Are you looking for ways to stay fit at home while public facilities and fitness clubs are closed? Josh Allen, owner of Nova Health Club, located in The Randall Residences in downtown Oakville, shares …