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What does it mean to live better?

It's different for everyone. It can be finally creating a household budget, giving back to your community, leading a healthier lifestyle or going “zero waste”, painting a wall, adding a throw pillow or living a greener, more sustainable life. Here’s the thing: you don’t have to be an expert. You just have to be curious.

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LIVE greener

20 sustainability resolutions for 2020

Have you chosen your New Year’s resolutions yet? Turns out, a lot of people are focusing on environmental sustainability this year. We think it’s amazing, so we’ve pulled together 20 eco-friendly resolution ideas for you to follow in 2020 […]

15 simple habits you should break to live greener

Living greener at home doesn’t have to be time consuming. In fact, changing a few simple habits can make a world of a difference. Here are 15 simple habits to break to start being more eco-friendly today […]

LIVE healthier

7 ways to decorate your home for wellness

The way you decorate your home can have a huge effect on your wellbeing and overall health. Everything from the entrance to your home, to the materials you choose, everything plays a big role in the way you feel in your home. So, if you’re planning a small makeover of your space, here are just some of the ways you can boost wellness in your house [...]

Going green with natural ventilation in your home

Fostering air circulation in your home won’t just keep your family healthy, it can also lower your energy bill significantly. Natural ventilation is all about working with the environment to keep healthy air flow, reducing the amount of energy you use, and keeping mold at bay […]

LIVE smarter

5 ways to make your cat feel more at home

Cats make amazing pets because they’re loyal, playful and low-maintenance (not to mention, super adorable). Ever wonder how to make your cat feel more at home in your apartment? Here are 5 helpful tips […]

Moving this winter? Here are 15 tips to help you out

Moving this winter? Here are 15 tips to help you move like a pro. It may not be ideal to lug boxes in the cold and snow, but taking a few precautions will make your move free of any unnecessary headaches […]

LIVE together

This is why living in downtown Calgary is so amazing

One of the great things about living in the downtown core of a dynamic city like Calgary is having access to all the good things in life – like restaurants, shopping, business and pretty much every convenience and experience you can think of. Check out all the reasons why we think living connected to the core is where it’s at […]

Calgary’s +15 skywalk network: An elevated experience

Calgary was ranked 2019’s fifth most liveable city in the world by The Economist magazine. But why, you ask? Among other things, this city is famous for its Plus 15 Network – a series of indoor, above street-level tunnels that connect the downtown core. With over 50 bridges and 16 kms of sheltered pedestrian walkways, planning for cold and rainy days isn’t required. We’ve got all the deets on the +15 here […]

LIVE brighter

Top interior design trends of 2020

Wondering what’s “in” this year when it comes to decorating your home or apartment? Her past predictions came true, so we asked interior designer Wendy Snelgrove of Cabin Couture to share her insider knowledge on 2020 design trends with us – and we can’t wait to see how they unfold this year […]

5 ways to embrace the Pantone Colour of the Year

Love yourself a rich, dark blue? You’re in luck (and you’re not alone)! The recently announced 2020 Pantone Colour of the Year is Classic Blue – “a timeless and enduring blue”. From walls to fabrics to dishware to everything in between, we have a feeling we’re going to be seeing this hue of blue popping up all over the place. Let’s get a jump on it, shall we? [...]