Blog posts in Lifestyle & Design.

Tis the season for overindulging. Between the onslaught of holiday lunches, concerts and parties, and the goodies and gift baskets that magically appear in corporate lunchrooms, it’s virtually impossible to maintain our normal caloric intake. So, to help you make some healthier choices this season, and prevent a New Year’s resolution meltdown, we’ve compiled a few of our favourite tips and tricks for tackling December’s endless celebrations.

Read our monthly events blog to find out the great events our city of Calgary and surrounding area has to offer. This month we look forward to everything Christmas and New Years Eve focused! It’s the most wonderful time of the year especially when there is Brunch, Butlers and Bubbly! Read on to find out the details of the events and how to take part!

Autumn has descended on Calgary in a brilliant blaze of colour. Head to any one of our city parks and you’ll be amazed by a spectacle of burnt orange, crimson and gold foliage shimmering in sunlight. With such a dramatic natural backdrop, it’s no wonder that fall is one of the most popular seasons for family photo shoots. There are many beautiful spots to choose from, so we’ve narrowed it down and highlighted some of our favourites below.

Read our monthly events blog to find out the great events our city of Calgary and surrounding area has to offer. This month we look forward to a variety of events that will show off your competitive side. Calgary Highland Games, UpDog Challenge and Feel Foreign Film Contest Awards all have contests involved! Read on to find out the details and how to get involved!

Although we’re hanging on to these long summer days, we can’t help but notice that a few golden leaves have made a surprise appearance on the trees. Wander through Calgary’s big box stores and you’ll even find Halloween – and in some cases Christmas – décor displayed. So, lets make the transition into autumn a little easier with a touch of seasonally chic décor. Have a read and get inspired with a few of our favourite, fall finds:

Read our monthly events blog to find out the great events our city of Calgary and surrounding area has to offer. This month we look forward to fireworks, opera and a yogathon! Read on to find out the details of the events and how to take part!

The Calgary region is bursting with lush, green parks and playgrounds that are perfect for picnicking. As everyone loves a day at the park, we’ve chatted with our employees and homeowners to find out their favourite places for al fresco dining. Check out which parks scored top spots on our list!

Read our monthly events blog to find out the great events ourcity of Calgary and surrounding area has to offer. This month we look forwardto everything Stampede. Read on to find out the details of the events and howto take part!

Planning to host a backyard party in your new home this summer? We’ve put together a list of our favourite barbeque décor and accessories, as well as some amazing recipes for the grill and bar. So have a read, get inspired and send out those invites asap.

Read our monthly eventsblog to find out the great events our city of Calgary and surrounding area hasto offer. This month we look forward to a variety of events such as YYC Lobsterfest and lunch time Street Piano Performances. Read on to find out the details of these fabulous events and find out how to take part!

We’re just about two weeks away from the first day of summer. Kids are counting down their final days of school. Vacation plans and camps are (hopefully!) booked. Sunscreen, flip flops and brimmed hats have replaced toques, scarves and mitts. And barbeque dinners, picnic lunches and popsicles have infiltrated our weekly meal plans. Now is the time to freshen up your décor for summer. Here are a few of our favourite, fabulous finds to help get you started:

Calgary has certainly been blessed with a streak of hot summer weather this spring. Rising temperatures have many of us ditching our chores, playing outside and soaking up the sun. While it’s easy to focus on fun, we feel there’s no better time to spruce up your backyard and create a stunning summer oasis to relax and entertain in. Here are a few Pinterest worthy ideas to help get you started.