Kathy Gaziuk

A move to France helped us discover not just where we felt at home, but how we wanted to live Our decision to move to France from Canada was an easy one. The food, the culture and even the politics were a better fit for the life that we wanted to live. Along with our cat, Beatrice, we arrived in Bordeaux in mid-October and settled into a nice cottage in the Dordoigne, a rural department in s...

Can you cure burnout by going on a vacation? A new segment of the travel industry thinks so Gazing at the gently rolling hills surrounding Larimar, a luxury spa hotel in Austria’s Southern Burgenland, it might seem as if the view alone could provide sufficient relief from the ills of pandemic anxiety and Zoom overload. But Larimar takes its approach to relaxation and rejuvenation quite a...

Mortgage application denied? Take these 3 steps to get back on track So you saved up a pile of money for a down payment for a home, researched mortgage lenders, and submitted a home loan application, only to get a big fat no in return. And now, you're just about ready to cry, scream, or give up on homeownership altogether.

13 Delicious Crescent Roll Recipes for Every Meal of the Day Our crescent roll recipes will fit your menu no matter the meal. Our ideas include crescent roll breakfasts like donut sticks, crescent roll desserts like our crescent roll apple dumplings, and recipes using crescent rolls for savory fare like pot pie.

DIY Diary: The Final Laundry Room Reveal Hi, I'm digital design writer Zoë Sessums. Follow along each week as I try my hand at a DIY project in and around my house. I'll cover the inspiration, expert advice, and step-by-step plans of everything from challenging builds to simple renovations. This month's undertaking: A laundry room makeove...

These 5 Kitchen Renovations Add the Most Value to Your Home A stunning kitchen is both a focal point of a home and a great selling feature when it comes time to put your property on the market. But before you rush off to the nearest showroom to start perusing all the enticing options for a makeover, remember: Not all kitchen upgrades are created equal.

How to make your teeny home feel more spacious Short on both space and funds? Make your home feel grand with the help of these designer hacks. You'll hardly ever hear anyone complain about having too much space, but at one time or another, we've all bemoaned a lack of space at home, feeling fenced in by clutter and frustrated by a lack of storag...

2022 Design Trend: Endless Summer is a Tropical Escape Without Leaving Home Endless Summer features a bold, cheerful, saturated color palette that suggests year-round summertime. Juicy, radiant colors are inspired by a glowing sunrise or sunset. Inside and out, home decor will begin to look more like destination travel that will provide a mental break for homeowners.

34 easy things you can do for yourself (or others) during lockdown The antidote to the Ontario Hunger Games is being kind to yourself and helping people in any way you can, here’s how.

Regenuary is the sustainable eating movement to rival Veganuary - but what is it? Over a quarter of a million people are taking part in this year's Veganuary - the campaign encouraging participants to try veganism for the 31 days of January. But a new movement called 'Regenuary' is urging conscientious consumers to consider a different approach to eco-friendly eating.

Brain food: Studies are starting to zero in on the why and how of the diet-brain connection Researchers at the University of British Columbia recently established a correlation between both Mediterranean and MIND diets and the onset of Parkinson’s symptoms — by as much as 17 years for women.

What will the 2022 housing market look like? It could 'come back down to sanity' The Covid-19 pandemic upended the home-buying process. Historically-low mortgage rates coupled with an inventory shortage created a red hot market, with houses selling within hours of being listed, often for well over asking price. No one knows exactly what the future has in store.