How to get crafty with your cocktails
- Published on Friday, 25 January 2013 14:49
- Written by TERA SWANSON
Simple tips and tricks to bring drink trends into your own home
Want your cocktails to really stand out at your next party?
Try out these different tips — either solo or blended together — to get creative with your drinks and keep your guests impressed.
When it comes to mixology, what not to do is just as key as what to include.
Taste the booze
Sometimes, the secret to making a great cocktail is "less is more."
Tips for running a successful garage sale
- Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2012 13:58
- Written by JENICA FOSTER
Cleaning out the spring clutter
You open your closet and things come tumbling out. You can't close your dresser drawers. Your cars have to be parked on the driveway because there is not enough room in the garage.
If this sounds like you, then it might be time for a little spring cleaning.
Garage sale season is almost upon us and there are a couple secrets you should know before selling.
2012 interior design trends
- Published on Friday, 16 March 2012 11:29
- Written by SHANNON GALLEY
Designers say Calgarians prefer to add trends in small doses that are interchangeable
Trends in home décor change every year, but Calgarians like to stick to what they know - and they know what they like.
Interior design inspirations sprout from trends seen on the runways. They come through high fashion, popular culture and colour trends that are determined partly by the Color Marketing Group which "forecasts colour design directions."
Five activities to help fight the ‘Winter Blues’
- Published on Friday, 16 December 2011 12:30
- Written by PAULINE ZULUETA
Being active and social still important during winter season, says expert
Winter is here and that means we can finally go speeding down the hill on our toboggan, have silly snowball fights, hit the majestic slopes and gulp down a heavenly cup of hot chocolate.
But the winter season also means multiple layers of sweaters, a puffy winter jacket, clunky boots, thick gloves, scarves and toques. It means sleet, slush and snow on the roads then fighting for a parking spot at the mall during the Christmas rush. This often makes people want to stay in, sleep all day and avoid extra activities; something often called the "Winter Blues".