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Letters from the latest situation of Home & Dwelling.
March 2022
Whats up! I simply obtained the brand new situation of your journal with Lynda Reeves on the entrance web page. And what did my eyes instantly spot: a Bearded Collie laying beside her….trying precisely like my Libby who handed away in August final yr. What a stunning shock! Now I’ve to look by means of the journal!
— Lilli Delf, Mississauga
It’s virtually overwhelming making an attempt to maintain up with the entire “new” traits yr after yr. This time round, it appears every little thing has taken a way more grounded strategy. I believe it’s time I renovate.
— Julian Andrews, Moosejaw, Sask.
January/Febraury 2022
I’m an 83-year-old widower residing alone. I’ve plenty of hobbies and subscribe to a different array of magazines, together with yours. As soon as I’m completed with them, I often toos them within the recycling. Final month, nevertheless, the registered nurse practitioner who visits me took all of my publications and introduced them to a seniors residence on the town. I used to be so leased to listen to that this small gesture introduced a lot pleasure. I assumed it was a pleasant thought to cross factor alongside to different readers who would possibly need to make another person’s day.
— David Taylor, Berwick, N.S.
I’m so happy to see your journal deal with reusing and recycling, and being conscious of sustainability. I’d beforehand cancelled subscriptions to magazines as a result of overly-consumption focus and throw away tradition. What I’d even be curious about, and assume customers needs to be made conscious of, is the origin of merchandise, not simply their worth tags. Origin is changing into rather more of a problem, notably following the availability points we’ve seen by means of Covid, and with rising gas prices for transportation, to not point out the customarily decrease high quality of things made in China. It could be nice to see the place issues are made listed alongside the model and worth.
— Helen Blackwood, Holland Touchdown, Ont.
December 2021
After I obtained your December situation within the mail, I actually needed to verify the date on the journal a few occasions to verify it was the right month. In my eyes, this situation featured just about nothing related to the vacations.
— Colette Sabourin, Dartmouth, N.S.
I used to be fairly dissatisfied with December’s Ask A Designer column. The reader shared that they needed to maintain a desk which was a household heirloom, and that they had been in favour of extra color. But, the response was to maneuver the desk elsewhere and use a contemporary substitute, a black and white palette and impartial vases as accents. I really feel {that a} household heirloom is necessary and was dissatisfied that the designer couldn’t provide you with a artistic strategy to incorporate it.
— Bev Kallstorm,Victoria
I’ve all the time loved the designs of Anne Hepfer, so I used to be happy to see her gracing the duvet of your December situation. I anticipate loads of modifications round my home will come from the inspiration I’ve present in these pages.
— Betty Hellance, Halifax
I used to be a bit dissatisfied to see you characteristic a California movie star dwelling. I’ve all the time cherished the Canadian content material of H&H and the relatability of your featured houses and designers. Certainly there are Canadian design tasks (even on this unattainable for many worth bracket!) that will have been a more sensible choice.
— Gabrielle Napier
As a longtime reader, I’ve to say that the December 2021 cowl isn’t my favorite. It has nothing to do with the Christmas season. Hoping for a greater one subsequent yr.
— Les Hurlbert, North Battleford, Sask.
Sam Sifton’s recipe for Savoury French Toast With Cherry Tomatoes and Basil (“Recipes”) is an absolute favorite of mine! I’ve made this for friends since I opened the pages of your December situation and it’s successful each time. Thanks for all the time squeezing in some good meals & drink content material each month!
— Ashton Gilmore, Port Hope, Ont.
November 2021
I’ve been a hopeful subscriber on and off for years, however have lastly determined to now not renew. I need to love this journal a lot as a result of the content material is Canadian and delightful. However I discover it getting more and more additional and farther from the typical middle-class house owner and, fairly frankly, it’s giving me an inferiority complicated. Wishing you continued success, although.
— Stacey Kolesnikow, Peterborough, Ont.
I get pleasure from your journal very a lot and share the subscription with my mom, who enjoys it as nicely. We’ve gotten many good concepts over time from flipping by means of pages of H&H. I’m questioning if you may do a bit on high quality, Canadian-made sofas. There are such a lot of in the marketplace that don’t final attributable to sagging upholstery and low cost frames. Earlier than anything, I’d like to help Canadian makers the subsequent time I store for one.
— Lucia Wahed, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
For a few years, it’s been a convention for my mom to purchase me a subscription to Home & Dwelling for my birthday. We might look by means of the journal every month when it arrived and talk about adorning concepts, recipes and DIY tasks collectively. She just lately handed away in January 2021. I’m renewing my subscription yearly on my birthday, not solely as a result of I like the journal, but in addition as a result of it brings again fond reminiscences of the occasions me and my mother shared collectively.
— Carol Woods, Mount Forest, Ont.
October 2021
I ought to begin by mentioning that Home & House is the very best design journal in the marketplace! Now, I could also be late to this design type however how does anybody change mattress sheets within the shut quarters of bunkies (“Cabin Fever” Jul/Aug)? Particularly bunk beds with thick mattresses; weekly modifications would appear to require a muscular contortionist on stilts. Regardless of this concern, they are surely lovely.
— Sandy Perry, Mason, Minnesota
I’m a very long time subscriber to Home and Dwelling journal. I like to dream about adorning after I learn your journal. Most months I savour the journal. I’ve been wanting to jot down to you for a while…. My query is that this: Do you not have any brokers in Western Canada? It seems that you consider that every one high quality adorning and traits happen in Toronto and probably Vancouver! NOT SO! Please prepare for the month-to-month articles to focus on Edmonton and Calgary. OMG! There may be a lot occurring right here! Calgary has the unbelievable Bridgeland neighbourhood the place the previous blends with the brand new infill homes. It’s an unbelievable combine and makes for great adorning. Edmonton, my dwelling, has been presenting skinny houses, additionally infills, that always present controversy in costly neighbourhoods, however the houses are extremely environment friendly and fascinating. Have a look! It’s definitely time to have a look at western cities in Canada. Sure, ship just a few groups or prepare for individuals who reside in these cities to supply new houses and adorning recommendation.
— Bette Ann Edwards
September 2021
So joyful to have simply watched the most recent episode of The Lakehouse! (Each couple of days I used to be checking in to see if it was posted!) So joyful that Lynda’s imaginative and prescient is coming to fruition! Even when the “lakehouse” is “finished,” I wish to put in phrase to ask should you would proceed the collection and the entire upcoming “tweaks” to the lakehouse to see precisely how she refines her imaginative and prescient! Thanks a lot for your entire inspiration!
— Martha Collins, Osoyoos, B.C.
Hello, only a pleasant remark in regards to the music you generally use in your movies. I watch a lot of them and the music typically detracts from/overpowers the visuals and narration. For instance, the earlier than and after basement video that you just simply despatched out. If there was an possibility, I’d have turned that music mattress off, not simply down. It was a bit distracting. Love the designs although, they had been unbelievable!
— Sandra Butterfield, Toronto
June 2021
I simply watched the video of the panorama challenge which was finished by Joel Loblaw. The inside of the home was finished by Cynthia Ferguson. The out of doors area may be very nice trying, however I’m puzzled when Joel says that the arbor construction protects the homeowners from the weather because the overhead construction is totally opened. Have they got a hidden retractable awning?
— Carine
I’ve been having fun with the Could situation of Home & Dwelling as the hotter climate rolls in, discovering it very motivating for my hopeful yard makeover. After I’m not turning pages, I’m endlessly scrolling in your Instagram web page for decor and product inspiration as nicely. I by no means seen what number of giveaways can be found… fingers crossed!
— Maria Berardi, Kelowna, B.C.
Could 2021
After I learn the One-Liner Trendwatch in your April situation, I couldn’t assist however assume a key designer was missed — Steven Sabados (S&C Design) has some actually fabulous designs however one complete assortment devoted to the simplicity of strains. It’s referred to as “Wired.” I like that he has been capable of reinvent himself after shedding his life accomplice so tragically, turning again to his roots in artwork.
— Anita Younger
I’m a long-time fan and follower of Home & Dwelling and revel in studying each web page of each situation! I particularly get pleasure from options that showcase my yard of gorgeous British Columbia. I used to be trying ahead to the November situation as I had heard that an previous classmate of mine turned architect was to have considered one of her designs featured. The article wasn’t in regards to the dwelling she designed, however quite a deal with inside designer, Ami McKay, and her work within the area. Whereas the piece itself and the house had been completely pretty, I felt the context of the article might have benefitted from a more in-depth have a look at the architect’s course of, I do know she took a lot time being attentive to the Metropolis of Vancouver’s want for conventional components on this neighborhood. Hoping to see extra of that sooner or later.
— Jennifer Harbaruk, Kamloops, B.C.
Pricey Canadian Home and Dwelling, after simply getting right into a kitchen cabinet DIY reno, my son has been briefly laid up attributable to a snowboarding mishap. As his sons are on March Break, the timing was proper for them to pitch in and assist with the work. Oliver, left and Harrison, proper, each ten years previous. What an incredible job they’re doing, and so they appear to be having fun with it.
— Charlotte Fraser, Bedford, Nova Scotia
April 2021
Good day, I like receiving my problems with Home and Dwelling. The houses you characteristic are attractive and immediate so many adorning concepts. My solely grievance is that you just print the identify of the producer and photographer within the journal binding in such small font. These hardworking people are thrilled to be featured in your journal and deserve recognition. Nobody goes to tug open and flatten the web page to search out their names. Thanks on your consideration on this matter.
— Suzanne Murphy
March 2021
I’m simply questioning why the December 2020 situation doesn’t replicate many Christmas adorning concepts, and really it hasn’t within the final couple of years. This needs to be an enormous situation, very disappointing. Is there a motive?
— Pam Harkness, Kitchener, Ont.
Disappointing December 2020 situation. Yearly I look so ahead to the December situation for some vacation adorning concepts. After we are all in search of some vacation cheer this yr, the December situation was an enormous let-down! Virtually no vacation decorations. I suppose this situation matches in nicely with the remainder of 2020: not what we had been hoping for.
— Nicola Jones, Whitby, Ont.
I’m writing to inform you how a lot I used to be trying ahead to your December 2020 situation. At a time when so many people are in search of the consolation and heat of the vacation season, your December situation provided an abundance of stark fashionable interiors that regarded like they had been photographed at any time of yr apart from the vacations. Missing on this month’s situation was the nice and cozy glow of the vacations that will encourage me to remodel my dwelling into one thing particular at a time when so many people won’t be able to enterprise past our personal 4 partitions. I’ll search vacation inspiration elsewhere.
— Erin Gowriluk, Cantley, Que.
I obtained your November 2020 situation with that pretty image of the youngsters in a snowy Christmas scene. Why on earth did you not have that in your December 2020 cowl? Yearly your December journal is a let-down. Why? It’s out there early sufficient in November so people who find themselves wanting some concepts and ideas for adorning have ample time, however there’s no signal of the season, apart from “Consolation & Pleasure,” which may be very minimalist and a few designers reward concepts. Your cowl might have been any time of yr. After the yr we’ve had with COVID-19, I believe persons are in search of some pleasure and your entrance web page doesn’t replicate that nor does the content material. Yearly individuals say the identical factor however for some motive you simply plough on and do what you do yearly, produce a bland December situation. Disappointing!
— Laura Keogh, St. George, Ont.
I simply needed to say thanks for lastly sharing some lovely soulful houses (November 2020). The houses of Philip Mitchell, Mark Narsansky and Nancy Lockhart along with the featured dwelling that Tommy Smythe had labored on in Charleston, South Carolina, are such a pleasant departure from the boring, white, minimalist houses which have grow to be the norm. These boring, white, minimalist houses don’t evoke any feeling of soul or heat for me. It could be good to see extra shade and extra soul sooner or later! Thanks for maintaining the nice work throughout these COVID occasions. Your magazines are a God ship to us all!
— Rose Blamey, Vancouver
Let me simply say that I’ve been a subscriber for a few years and love Home & Dwelling journal, nevertheless within the October 2020 situation, in “Extra or Much less” I discovered the costs of the objects that had been extra to be unrealistically priced $20,000 for the artichoke pendant and $39,000 for the free kind couch, individuals who can afford these costs aren’t shopping for this journal. Maintain it actual.
— Patricia Brauer, Ont.
I agree with Penny Moffatt of Ballantrae, Ont. (“RSVP,” October 2020), the deal with the upscale markets in adorning has grow to be extra apparent. Maybe the return of Lynda Reeves as President has one thing to do with this however maybe not. However since Canada doesn’t have a plethora of adorning mags, unfold the protection from price range to luxurious and provides us all an opportunity to improve our look with out breaking the financial institution. It could be a pleasant change wouldn’t it?
— Susan A. Frandsen, Dundas, Ont.
Lastly getting round to studying your October 2020 situation and couldn’t probably agree extra with letters from Penny and Erin, Penny particularly (“RSVP”). It could be great to see fewer high-profile designers, i.e. Brian Gluckstein in just about each situation, and extra “native” designers and inside decorators. Nonetheless get pleasure from your journal however I believe that almost all of your design concepts and merchandise have gotten more and more much less related to the typical dwelling proprietor.
— Colleen McAloon, Excessive Prairie, Alta.
Within the September 2020 situation, you had an article about designer, Cynthia Ferguson. On web page 64 there was an image of a blue bookcase. As quickly as I noticed it, I knew what needed to occur in my cottage renovation on Wolfe Island. Right here is the earlier than and two after photographs.
— Marianne Miller, Toronto
December 2020
Thanks for all of your great work placing Home & Dwelling collectively. Listed here are a few photographs from my home and residential, your journal is an inspiration!
— Cindy Bean, Victoria, B.C.
October 2020
I obtained my Could situation at the moment and I like the articles, notably “Dwelling Grown.” One situation I’ve together with your journal, nevertheless, is the continued use of showcasing somebody as a “designer,” notably on this situation, Sarah Baeumler, who’s nothing greater than a TV character presenting herself as a “designer.” We now have many gifted professionals within the Canadian design world and my desire as a subscriber is to see the work from these professionals in your journal. Being the highest Canadian journal selection for dwelling adorning, you have got a duty to current people as they’re — on this case as decorator, and never as knowledgeable designer that has the educational {qualifications} and expertise. In any other case, what am I paying for?
— L. Samson, Brampton, Ont.
As a former artwork instructor and pupil of Arthur Lismer on the Montreal Museum of Effective Arts, I’ve discovered that with a view to get pleasure from artwork, you do it by yourself price range and creativity. Specifically graphic prints — often originals are sometimes reasonably priced — and may you need bigger items, posters of exhibitions are a great way to go. Laminated or framed, they’re straightforward to purchase in shops or in museums e-book shops. When considered one of Van Gogh’s well-known “Sunflowers” portray was exhibited, I fell in love with it, and as a poster, it jogged my memory of the vivid colours and the viewing of his different works. The old style thought “the place there’s a will, there’s a approach” works nicely on this state of affairs.
— Vivien Lapa, Dollard des Ormeaux, Que.
[The following letter is in response to this letter from July-August RSVP: “Although the pictures in your May issue are very beautiful to look at, it seems that you’re only showing homes of people with unlimited money to spend. With a looming recession on the horizon, perhaps it would be a good idea to show how you can create a beautiful home with the things you already have. I’m still cooking in my old-fashioned kitchen that I’ve decorated with lovely green plants and, when I go to bed at night, I sleep very well because I have no debts and am thankful for being alive and healthy. In the end, this is what’s important in life. — Lara Barrington, Rosemère, Que.”]
September 2020
My accomplice’s in lockdown in Canada and I’m in lockdown in Australia. He simply obtained dwelling from right here in mid-March, however I couldn’t get out to hitch him in late April, so his birthday current to me, a subscription to Home and Dwelling, appeared to be a non-event for this yr till the March, April and Could editions arrived throughout the week. On my birthday! I’m drooling and my daughter-in-law drools later, after I cross them onto her. The Scandi-style kitchen in Seattle (March situation) is a standout and plans are already afoot, though Ontario’s cottages do it for me each time, too. Scrumptious!
— Nicola MJ Stainlay, South Murwillumbah, Australia
I wish to ship an enormous thanks to Alison Roman for her spectacularly tasty lemon tea cake (“Completely Imperfect,” Could). Not having the ability to share in particular person, I emailed the recipe to 4 associates throughout Canada. I’m joyful to report that final weekend (Mom’s Day) two associates in Ontario and two associates right here on Vancouver Island baked and loved the Turmeric Lemon Tea Cake. Kudos, Alison… that’s undoubtedly a keeper!
— Sue Gardner, Victoria, B.C.
I sit up for every situation’s “Ask a Designer” web page, however was dissatisfied with June’s. When readers are asking for shade concepts, are they coming from white homes with white objets and staples? One of many photographs features a scarf on a headboard. Colourful sheets would possibly deliver cheer to the room, or non-white flowers, even. The pillows within the white nice room present so little shade that they’re misplaced within the white. Portray non-white neutrals isn’t actually “shade” and displaying an image of a white pillow with a barely non-white material possibility isn’t actually “shade.” Lastly, the pale non-white impartial behind the white dishes within the kitchen cupboard is barely shade. Bringing out the coloured objects you personal however retailer within the crawl area or storage additionally isn’t adorning with shade. Different readers have commented on Home & Dwelling’s white or almost-white palettes and I’m including my voice to help the usage of shade past these delicate solutions.
— Corinne Janow, Oliver, B.C.
Simply sending slightly word to let you know the way a lot I’m having fun with your Housebound episodes. Such a beautiful, artistic thought for the state of affairs we discover ourselves in… and one thing to sit up for watching every week. I benefit from the conversations you have got with the designers and love seeing their fantastically adorned houses, in addition to yours! P.S. I sit up for many extra episodes… hopefully?
— June Spooner, Kingston, Ont.
I’d like to see the fantastically gifted Scott Yetman of Montreal interviewed by the extraordinary Lynda Reeves for an episode of Housebound. Does he miss the classical magnificence of his beforehand up-dated, previous world flat? Does he see a return to mixing antiques and classical millwork with the overwhelmingly fashionable content material of at the moment’s design?
— Nerissa Dexter, Silicon Valley, Calif.
July/August 2020
Lovebirds aren’t ornaments (“Perennial Favorite,” Could). It’s unhappy and disappointing to see two reside lovebirds in a tiny, unsuitable and naked cage on somebody’s porch. Lovebirds are clever parrots and deserve higher.
— Sharron Weeks, North Vancouver, B.C.
I obtained my Could situation of Home & Dwelling and was stunned and dissatisfied that it was not in a plastic sleeve. Throughout this pandemic, wouldn’t it not be higher to have the ability to wipe it down earlier than opening, since we already know COVID-19 can reside on shiny paper and cardboard?
— Lauramary Prepare dinner, St. Stephen, N.B.
I’m all the time anxious to get my copy of H&H within the mail. Sadly, the final a number of points have are available an virtually unreadable state which actually detracts from the enjoyment. Is there a approach that I can proceed my subscription however obtain the journal in higher situation? That is the one mail that I obtain in such poor situation — paradoxically all of the payments are completely legible. Assist!
— Amy Hagbom, Minneapolis, Minn.
I was a devoted subscriber, however stopped doing so as a result of the problems all the time arrived broken. I had been capable of finding H&H within the journal sections of some grocery shops, however haven’t been capable of over the previous few months. Any names of shops that carry your journal can be drastically appreciated.
— Joan Fauchere, Morristown, N.J.
I’ve actually loved Home & Dwelling for a few years now, having stumbled upon the journal unintentionally on a market journal stand. The standard of pictures, writing, the paper it’s printed on, merchandise and magnificence featured. The one factor I’m all the time interested by, and what I anticipate with every new situation is “the place do the remainder of the Canadians reside?” Why not characteristic some middle-class, reasonable earnings people, their pared-down selections and types, their household houses in areas outdoors the metropolitan areas or high-end getaway areas? Not having travelled a lot in Canada, I’d wish to see extra of my lovely neighbor’s countryside represented. Simply curious!
— Chris Tiffany, Solvang, Calif.
I baked the Lemon Turmeric cake at the moment and what a multitude! I used to be wanting to attempt it as a result of I can’t eat truffles ready with milk or cream however can eat these made with buttermilk or bitter cream. I adopted Alison Roman’s recommendation and used a 4″ x 9″ pan (she didn’t). The highest layer oozed out and the lemon slices slid off onto the previous cookie sheet I put beneath (simply in case). Midway by means of baking, I used a slice to take away the bits that had oozed out to this point and put them on a plate. Extra oozed out with the lemon slices. I scooped up the slices and dumped them on prime. The ensuing crater from the impression web site makes a dismal image. And sure, it’s scrumptious.
— Daybreak Morin, Learn, Ont.
Free Could situation for these with Apple gadgets? Actually? This isn’t an incredible plan, as you’ll tick off loads of non-users in an period when Android has about half the market! Time to get present…
— Man Hodgins, North Vancouver, B.C.
Thanks on your April cowl. I’ve despaired of the full lack of shade in your pages. For lots of our yr, the skies and panorama are white and grey, and so had been your entire pages, with kitchens that regarded like they had been prepped for surgical procedure. Now, as I’m confined at dwelling, I’m catching up on my magazines and what a pleasure to see shade on the duvet and within the pages that comply with. I went on a home tour in my city earlier than Christmas, and you’ll swear that every dwelling had been finished by the identical designer (they weren’t). No shade, no creativeness and no enjoyable. Please embrace shade in your points and everybody take care.
— Sharon Heinrich, Whitby, Ont.
I need to say how a lot I loved the April and Could points. The articles with the ground plan drawings, in addition to the earlier than and after photographs had been nice. They add a lot extra to the story, regardless that it takes me longer to learn every article, as I examine the main points for much longer. I’m positive it’s troublesome to search out properties with earlier than photographs, however a ground plan drawing, even when to not scale, provides a lot to my enjoyment. I additionally wish to see out of doors pictures as nicely. Sustain the nice work.
— Shirley Pulfer, Iroquois, Ont.
I’ve loved your journal for a few years and have had nice concepts for our dwelling that we lived within the final couple of years. The problem of the April journal was probably the greatest. Many good concepts and delightful houses. I’m so trying ahead to Tommy Smythe’s article on his renovations down South. I believe he is a good designer. The story of Mezari Atelier & Boutique is great; it’s good to know there are individuals like her on the market. Nice job on the April situation.
— Doris Iverson, Vernon, B.C.
The Could situation of your journal confirmed my suspicion that there isn’t any variety and inclusion govt in your editorial group. On web page 60, there’s a picture of an ex-slave featured as “artwork” on the partitions of a Toronto couple’s dwelling (“The Large Image”). This graphic picture, which is usually proven in historical past textbooks, is a reminder of the atrocities and violence my ancestors needed to endure. As a descendent of slaves, I’d by no means dangle this on my partitions and it’s particularly painful to see this picture on show within the dwelling of two white artwork collectors. It’s merely inappropriate to make use of a picture of such struggling for aesthetic functions. I’m deeply dissatisfied that regardless of your efforts this error has occurred.
— Peggy Piet, Kitchener, Ont.
June 2020
I’m an enormous fan, so when Lynda wrote in final month’s editorial that she would love to listen to from readers, I felt compelled to share my lavatory reno. I dreamed and deliberate it for plenty of years, so I appreciated the fee breakdowns that began to look within the journal. One quote was greater than $21,000 — I used to be so disheartened as a result of I simply couldn’t afford it. I spotted rapidly that my Persian luxurious spa wasn’t going to occur. So, I went a unique route for my enveloping, pampering area. My daughter and I joked that it will be a “Canadian Defend Luxe” look: wooden, mineral, glass. We additionally added slightly Persian sample, hammam towels and Swedish wallpaper. The lavatory is now a spot I like, and I’m glad for having the ability to use your content material as a way-finder by means of all of the components that go right into a renovation. We showered on the YMCA for 2 weeks, and it was value it ultimately. Thanks Home & Dwelling!
— Susan Heidenreich, Winnipeg, Man.
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I’m a Canadian who has been residing and dealing in Prague, Czech Republic, since 1992. I obtained a subscription for Home & Dwelling and benefit from the points very a lot. Whereas I don’t typically use recipes in magazines, I discover that these you characteristic are sometimes superb, so for a weekend get together on the finish of February, I made three of the recipes from the February situation. I don’t know if you’ll be curious about figuring out this, however I needed at the least to say how a lot we loved the Squash Crostini and two winter salads. These are the recipes we served at our get together at Rusty’s Retreat, the weekend of February 22, for a gaggle of 14 individuals. It was an incredible weekend get together!
— Královské Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
In your March situation, you included a letter from a reader that prompted me some concern (“RSVP”). Briefly, the letter summed up the reader’s insistence to help Indigenous artwork however not the harvesting of furs, as they deemed there was no attainable strategy to be “cruelty-free.” And it’s precisely this Colonial angle nonetheless pervading our society at the moment that makes me conscious that racism and oppression of Canada’s Indigenous peoples continues. I’m a instructor within the North, and greater than half my college students spend time on the land with their households, studying the normal methods of residing on the land, of trapping and of being stewards of the land. I’ve hung out with Dene elders, males who spent their youth in residential faculties, instructing the youth of at the moment the significance of trapping and setting wire snares to lure their meals, which they then harvest, with nothing going to waste. And at last, they train the significance of sharing what you have got with those who want it most. The industrial fur trapping (talked about within the letter) is, once more, one other lifestyle for people who reside on the land and keep sustainable environmental practices. The small revenue made on their industrial enterprise is poured into their dwelling neighborhood. Take into account supporting Indigenous artists in all of the methods they keep a residing, and never simply by means of the “Euro-centric” lens of what’s acceptable or not.
— Bridget McLeod, Yellowknife
Could 2020
I used to be delighted to listen to from a good friend that considered one of their tasks was going to be featured within the February 2020 situation. I picked up the copy on my espresso desk and scanned the article and the supply information, and there’s no point out of the contractor or builder and building crew. I’ve been a long-time subscriber however by no means realized you didn’t establish or give credit score to the final contractors or builders in your supply information part. This feels fallacious to me given the top results of the designer’s imaginative and prescient that you’re showcasing wouldn’t be so with out the gifted crew. I believe readers would additionally wish to know how one can get in contact with the creators of the imaginative and prescient. It takes a group.
— Diane, Toronto
April 2020
Congratulations on a enjoyable and informative article on artwork accumulating within the January situation (“The Artwork of Residing: Illustrated Version”). As knowledgeable artist, I’m all the time being advised I’ve no room for extra artwork. Thanks for displaying artwork hung salon-style on this and on different pages of your journal. I’ll now be capable of present shoppers a viable hanging design to show that excuse now not counts!
— Cathy Groulx, Woodstock, Ont.
On web page 32 of the January situation of H&H (“Dwelling Library”), in a evaluation of the e-book, Henbury: An Extraordinary Home, there’s a caption: “Within the central corridor or “piano nobile”…” That is very pedantic however I consider a “piano nobile” isn’t a central corridor — it’s: “The ground of a constructing the place the principal bedrooms and principal reception rooms are discovered. Fairly often on the primary or second ground in older buildings.”
— Lynne Archibald, Toronto
I had chuckle after noting the “The Paint Report” (January). I messaged my daughter, to tell her that the paint shade she selected for her room, over ten years in the past, is now thought-about “recent and alluring.” It’s similar to the muted lavender featured within the article. Her response: “All the time knew I used to be forward of the curve!” I had many ideas on the Christmas points, however now I really feel I’ve moved on and can reside in hope for subsequent yr.
— Nancy Bullard, Edmonton, Alta.
I like vacation points irrespective of once they arrive. In actual fact, my November 2019 situation didn’t arrive and I paid $11 to purchase a again situation and it was a worthwhile buy. If I actually considered the dates as solely non secular holidays, I’d not do any adorning, baking or items in any respect. I’d privately look to artwork, music, phrases and prayer. However all of the add-ons should imply we people want celebrations with decor, meals, drink and gatherings as they haven’t disappeared at the same time as non secular observance has diminished. It’s enjoyable to see new methods to rejoice! That’s the place and why you and your advertisers exist. My new decor merchandise this yr was a plain six-foot curtain of white lights purchased for $15. And within the identify of world peace, regardless that I’m not Jewish, I put up a mezuzah on my door jamb. I’ve needed one for 65 years. However the previous conventional objects confirmed up: my grandmother’s china, creamed corn pudding and pine cones.
— Sally Vegso, Marietta, Penn.
I’ve simply renewed my subscription at the moment and that is due to Lynda Reeves particularly. Lynda answered a reader’s query about the usage of “inside designer” within the journal within the January situation, and I appreciated her reply very a lot. Being a self-taught inside designer (extremely graduated in political sciences, economics, literature and ballet by the best way), I’ve encountered so many unhealthy feedback since I arrived in Canada two years in the past. In addition to style, the power to create concord and creativity aren’t taught in any faculty. So far as I’m involved, I simply collaborate with another person for the technical drawings — simply as many senior designers do — and every little thing is okay, even for industrial inside design. Thanks for the inspiration and information of the native manufacturers that your journal offers, and thanks Lynda for being true, free and daring in all of your writings.
— Sabine Benoit, Quebec Metropolis, Que.
I needed to jot down and thank Margot Austin for her wreath thought (“Designer Doorways,” November 2019). I used to be given a wreath and rapidly took off all of the litter on it and dried my very own lemons, which I’ve by no means finished earlier than. Then I connected them to either side of my wreath so I might see them each inside and out of doors of my door. I believe I used to be very intelligent doing so. I sit up for each situation.
— Shelley Matheson, Stonewall, Man.
March 2020
That is the primary time I’ve written to {a magazine}. I’ve been a subscriber to Canadian Home and Dwelling for at the least 5 years. The rationale I’m writing is I’m questioning who your viewers is now. The primary few pages of the December 2019 situation have me flabbergasted — I’ll inform you why. Within the Home & Dwelling + Nordstrom advertorial “What’s on Your Checklist,” you’re truly suggesting a Jo Malone candle for $90 for a hostess reward? That’s slightly extravagant for a hostess reward. The subsequent web page that I actually couldn’t consider was the “Fashion Recordsdata” introduction calendar from Tiffany’s for $152,340.00. Dream reward… are you kidding me? The price of a home in some components of Canada you’re calling a “dream reward”. Thanks, however no thanks. I’ll now not subscribe to H&H, it’s slightly wealthy for me.
— Sue MacDonald, Moncton, N.B.
Some good work by Katherine Newman in “Home & Dwelling of the Month,” (Dec., 2019). However did anybody else discover the concept of a 5,000-square foot pied-a-terre considerably vulgar? Particularly with the principal residence in the identical commuter belt? That is virtually as huge because the Princess Margaret Showhome.
— Sandra Bernstein, Toronto
I’m writing to inform you how totally dissatisfied I used to be with each the November and December 2019 problems with Home and Dwelling. Now could be the time that readers look to magazines for inspirations to embellish their houses for the vacations. The one factor widespread in each points was greenery with no dress-up! Couple that with vacation wrapping that regarded like a grade faculty challenge — I’m satisfied that whoever got here up with this was a latest graduate of “Adorning on the Low cost – 101”. Come on, you individuals can do higher than this. Convey again the glam that all of us need to see this time of the yr and cease with the minimalist crap.
— Sandy Foley, Surrey, B.C.
Sadly, I’m cancelling my subscription for plenty of causes. The journal I regarded so ahead to studying every month appears to have grow to be so out of contact with its readers. It additionally solely appears to cater to individuals with deep pockets. Lastly, your December 2019 situation was void of any actual Christmas design inspiration and an infinite disappointment. Folks don’t need to be studying about designers of the yr throughout this month. We wish extra Christmas and vacation inspiration.
— Lisa Ferguson, Aurora, Ont.
We love your journal and browse it for inspiration and to see what’s trending. I simply seen some incorrect data on web page 72 of the November 2019 situation. Nam Dang-Mitchell put Norfolk Island Pine bushes open air for Christmas. I can see that they’re already frozen, as they’re often vivid inexperienced. They’re a tropical plant and might solely be open air in the summertime.
— Carol Onion, Perth, Ont.
You definitely introduced the very best with the concept of the vacation cookies (“The Candy Spot,” Nov., 2019)! Our cookie platter boasts Laura White’s Hazelnut Amaretti; it’s the new household favourite! Elegant, straightforward and to die for!
— Joanne Brown, Kamloops, B.C.
I obtained two points (together with the Christmas situation) and I’m very dissatisfied. I discovered its content material to be ninety % commercial and few pages of décor. The décor was under no circumstances inspirational, in reality very hideous. I purchased a subscription for myself and my mom for Christmas and she or he was additionally dissatisfied. I perceive that everybody has a unique style however there are a lot of types on the market to cowl, not everybody needs to cowl their partitions with hideous 18th-century wallpaper and make each room darkish and gloomy.
— Lise Romero
February 2020
I’ve been jotting notes for a few years, intending to jot down about my favourite items in your journal, which, by the best way will get higher with each situation, in my opinion. Listed here are just some: Joergen Bodum’s chalet within the Engadine Valley, Martha Sturdy’s B.C. coastal dwelling, Daryl Carter’s kitchen (January, 2011), Alix Jaffe’s home and Angela Wheeler’s kitchen (probably the most lovely kitchen I’ve ever seen); the spectacular meals photographs such because the pasta ‘rags’ on the Saudade plate and the cherry snowflake pie (Nov. 2018); any photograph with canine (the very best is a French bulldog (I believe) within the arms of considered one of his relations whereas she is writing on a blackboard in a Christmas version). What I’d like to see extra typically: designers’ houses such because the doorways you featured in November 2019, vegan recipes (I can adapt most of yours but I’d like extra deal with plant-based menus. This season’s Meals & Drink is throughout it!), European houses (I’m in love with something European and Scandinavian. I purchase the entire British shelter magazines), resort solutions as you probably did just a few occasions (I’m going to Pill Motels most frequently for holidays; generally there isn’t one). Just a few ‘finds’ that could be of curiosity to you — a Swedish calligrapher/artist I discovered in a European journal named Ylva Skarp whose work is attractive, a espresso store in Stratford, Ont., referred to as Edison’s Cafe Bar (the great inn is upstairs and the homeowners are outrageously gifted and hip), a stunning market in Collingwood, Ont., referred to as Curries Farm Market that I can think about in a movie, and the Ett Hem resort in Stockholm, Sweden (there are not any phrases! I simply stayed there.) Thanks for the chance to weigh in. I do have one request — no animal heads on wall or skins on furnishings. And, a thought: does it concern your journal that so many householders use your organization as an promoting platform to promote? I’ve counted 4 homeowners who’ve finished so recently simply in my space.
— Rozanne Stein, Collingwood, Ont.
Pricey H&H, I’ve loved your journal for years however don’t assume I’ve ever been as enthusiastic about a home because the Wheeler/Malcolm dwelling featured in your November 2019 situation (“Oh, What Enjoyable!”). What a lovely, welcoming and enjoyable trying area! I particularly cherished the simplicity and white partitions and concrete flooring warmed up by all of the wooden, pure materials and deep, comfortable colours. My household lives in a small city dwelling (which we love) however it’s actually enjoyable to see others’ country-life goals realized so completely. Due to the householders for inviting us in!
— Kate Bond, Vancouver
Wow, what an incredible room on the December cowl — so heat and alluring. I needed to see extra however that was it — simply the duvet shot. As a substitute of extra about this glorious room we obtained 16 pages of two Toronto areas which might be among the many coldest, most sterile and dullest I’ve ever seen in a decor publication. Very disappointing.
— Anne Edwards, Toronto
Noticed this situation on the checkout, and I often purchase one, however the cowl was such a disappointment that I didn’t even hassle to look inside. I used to be so upset to see this terrible cowl, fully unrelated to Christmas. Why would you place a hodgepodge litter of a bunch of images and objects fully unrelated to the Canadian Christmas we anticipate and revel in? Why no Christmas tree, snowy scenes, cozy indoor scenes, households in entrance of a fireside, children skating and so forth. Limitless prospects, and also you provide you with that cowl. My associates and associates that learn your journal all agree, the duvet was terrible for the Christmas situation and hope to see higher!
— Don Sanders
Couldn’t agree extra with Mary Ann Lesperance’s suggestions within the December RSVP part relating to your November Christmas situation. Whereas “Designer Doorways” was nice, I used to be dissatisfied with the remainder of the articles displaying below adorned, over simplistic, and may I say “boring” photographs of houses that basically don’t look very similar to a celebration of Christmas. In Mary Ann’s phrases, “that is the one season to put all of it on the market with sentiment and magnificence.” Additionally, why not present complete or at the least partial rooms extra and fewer of the shut ups of a gaggle of candles on a mantle, a single potted plant or a espresso desk show. I, for one, would like to see some fantastically and abundantly adorned houses. Sufficient with this minimalism!
— Janice King, Saint John, N.B.
Within the very situation that Margaret Mould of Vancouver’s letter is printed relating to what number of Ontario houses you characteristic, you have got finished it once more (“RSVP,” December)! One in Quebec and the entire others, together with “Kitchen Tales” are in Toronto or close by. Critically, what’s the reasoning behind this? I agree with Margaret, I’m over it.
— Lori Boughton, Langley, B.C.
Pricey Lynda Reeves, as a long-time subscriber (for over 20 years) I’m considering leaping ship with my cash to a extra deserving adorning journal! There comes a time when one should take the time to sit down and write a letter to {a magazine} that I’ve so cherished (apart from the previous few years or so…) and sometimes bought extra subscriptions for associates buying new houses or for Christmas to inform you about how disappointing your journal has grow to be! I used to be so trying ahead to receiving considered one of my absolute favourite points (November and December). Nicely, the December journal arrived final week. At first look I assumed this should be a mistake… I will need to have obtained your January Tendencies situation and someway missed my December situation as a result of this “devoid of heat, coziness, Christmas magic and vacation inspiration,” couldn’t probably be your December situation! think about my disbelief to see that this sterile cowl is certainly your December 2019 situation. Wow! A very horrible cowl! And equally simply as horrible is what’s contained in a lot of the situation — a five-minute perusal from entrance to again cowl of a really skinny situation with restricted fascinating tales and others that lack inspiration of any variety. You’ve misplaced your contact Home & Dwelling!
— Rita
Your December 2019 situation was an actual disappointment. I did renew my subscription however I believe that will probably be the final time…. I suppose that is simply not for me anymore.
— Anne Blimkie, Ottawa
I wish to say that I’ve been shopping for your journal for the reason that ‘90s and have for probably the most half cherished the problems, particularly within the early years. This yr I’m very dissatisfied together with your November and December points. Particularly with all of the adverts and never sufficient content material. I additionally really feel you missed the mark together with your cowl… the December situation arrived in my mailbox Nov. 5, so I anticipated extra Christmas decor concepts as nicely vacation entertaining concepts. If I used to be not a subscriber, I’d not have purchased the problem. Very dissatisfied. Immediately I obtained Fashion at Dwelling and so they beat you by far. Hope you return and have a look at your glory years and what made it work. Good luck.
— Vula Kawalez, Cambridge, Ont.
What an enormous disappointment. Not a Christmas situation in any respect. Ugly rooms and furnishings and recipes not a lot better. I can’t be renewing.
— Julie Carruthers, Ottawa
I’d like to see a few of Natalie Chong’s designs in your journal! I really feel she’s probably the greatest designers to look within the design world and I’m positive your readers would love her work. I used to be joyful to see her contribution to the “What’s in your Checklist? (Nordstrom), how about that includes her designs subsequent?
— Sue Kessner, Laval, Que.
January 2020
I’ve subscribed to your journal for a lot of a long time and begin studying it as quickly as I obtain my copy after which look forward to the subsequent month to be printed. A few of my favourite articles had been: “Designer Doorways” (November), “All That Jazz” and the Yorkville apartment “The Brilliant Aspect” (October), “European Tour” (September) and previously, Julie Charbonneau’s dwelling (“Fashionable Renaissance,” October 2018) and Anne Hepfer’s design of a Toronto dwelling (“Out of This World,” December 2018). It’s not that I can afford these lovely designs however they provide me inspiration. I do miss the Christmas decor that after stuffed your November and December points. It appears there was much less in the previous couple of years and I’m dissatisfied. I wish to see extra fire mantels, staircase and Christmas tree adorning to fill the pages. It could be good to see some resort lobbies, resorts particularly in different cities like NY city. Thanks for offering an incredible journal that’s Canadian.
— Rochelle Gibson, Aurora, Ont.
Simply leafing by means of the October 2019 situation. Attention-grabbing that this journal is titled “Canadian” Home and Dwelling. I word that every one houses and even the chef featured on this situation are from Ontario and Quebec. The place is the remainder of the nation represented? Oh sure, an artist from the East Coast. Evidently B.C., and the prairie provinces are routinely omitted or completely forgotten. Can be good to see a greater illustration of houses throughout Canada.
— Marion Maxwell, Lions Bay, B.C.
December 2019
Love the September situation. It was great to showcase locations outdoors of Canada. I’ve been a subscriber for therefore a few years and loved the journal however this situation was out of the field and totally different. Beloved it. Let’s see extra of different decorators. I do know Canada has nice ones however usually our magazines are inclined to characteristic the identical ones again and again. A breath of recent air from overseas offers one a unique outlook. A lot appreciated.
— June Bartel, Sooke, B.C.
As a long-time subscriber since my teenagers, I’ve hardly ever felt the event to talk up about your content material however a remark in a problem this summer time has caught with me. Tip quantity eight relating to “Cottage” adorning actually obtained below my pores and skin when it said that “the cottage is the place for all that artwork that isn’t refined or severe sufficient for the town. It’s the place for teenagers’ drawings to be framed… ” (“View,” July). Because the mom of three grown boys, I can inform you that among the artwork that they’ve produced can definitely rival works chosen in lots of a chaotic, bland, or soul-less inside of generic design featured over time. The houses which have the “audacity” to show-off the quirky, characterful art work of their household present a lot extra character and heat than the considerably questionable items which might be thought-about as “actual” artwork just because they’re daring, weird or just over-priced and geared in the direction of the skilled designers who supply them. I’d a lot quite get pleasure from my “children’ artwork” hanging on the partitions of the place I spend most of my time residing and the place I can share my satisfaction with each visitor I welcome. Individuality is one of the best ways to precise who you’re and your own home is the place to replicate your character. I applaud all those that care extra about making a joyful, significant and character-filled dwelling showcasing their household’s tastes and abilities quite than visiting homes that may be replicated with none enter of individuality from the house owner. Each time I do spot a framed piece of “youngster’s artwork” in a house (which is sort of a uncommon factor), I’m all the time charmed by the heat it offers to the featured area. How about tip quantity eight reads “the cottage is the place for all that artwork that isn’t timeless or tasteful sufficient for the town. It’s the place for that overpriced piece of artwork that regretfully, your designer picked out for you however you by no means might admit to disliking…”
— Lisa Smith, Montreal, Que.
I’m feeling a bit perturbed, not together with your journal, however with Holt Renfrew. Within the “Toile or Nothing” Q&A with the designer, we’re advised her transient was to be a Canadian Arctic theme. The designer is from New Zealand and has by no means been to Canada. Analysis is nice however why would Holt Renfrew not rent a Canadian artist and extra importantly, a First Nations artist? Very disappointing,
— Janet Dominato
I’ve to say the September was the worst situation I’ve ever seen put out by H&H. Are you able to deliver your articles down a notch to the place the vast majority of us can relate even slightly! I could have to rethink my subscription if it continues.
— Donna Jackson
Simply now studying the July situation and I discovered a response in Your Letters actually surprising. Jane Francisco was editor-in-chief for plenty of years and was distinctive in that position. Since her sudden departure I believe your publication could maintain a report for the variety of editors who’ve come and gone, looks as if a endless revolving door. I’m afraid “Life modifications and folks transfer on” was not a very good response.
— Colleen McAloon, Excessive Prairie, Alta
November 2019
It’s been just a few months for the reason that article, however I needed to put in my two cents after shopping once more (I maintain my magazines for 2-3 years) with younger readers. I’m at the least a 10-year subscriber of Home and Dwelling and fan of your adorning recommendation. First time I’m writing. I believe normalizing or glorifying pot doesn’t belong in a adorning journal particularly as younger people wish to learn as nicely. Your detailed “Come for Dinner!” (December 2018) article on pot and equipment simply because it’s “authorized”, was fallacious. Whereas pot could also be on par with alcohol, why would you glamorize pot use or alcohol use, seeing we have already got a substance abuse disaster? Additional, one big distinction between pot and alcohol, whether or not authorized or not, is the speedy altered frame of mind from pot “stoned or excessive” versus alcohol the place one can have just a few drinks and never have the identical intoxication degree because the pot. Can’t even see how pot can be a good suggestion at a cocktail party? Possibly these are totally different sorts of dinner events? My largest downside together with your article is that it was my 12-year-old daughter who identified your pot and politics on the patio remark and the photograph of the pot and equipment. This appears extremely irresponsible to ship a message to children that pot is abruptly one thing we embrace as a society as a result of it’s authorized?? Thanks, Lynda, for making me have the dialog about bongs with my 12-year-old simply because we like Home and Dwelling and also you assume pot is cool.
— Danalee Gascon, Sundre, Alta.
I needed to chuckle after I learn Susan Braidwood’s touch upon “bachelor pad” (“RSVP,” August). My solutions to switch this time period are: adobe base, dwelling figs and hizzer roost. I’m interested by what different readers recommend. I sit up for seeing how the journal navigates below Emma Reddington’s course.
— Odette McLure, Calgary, Alta.
After I learn the September situation’s “RSVP,” I found some kindred souls in a number of of the printed letters! Many feedback rang true — particularly in regards to the Enchanted Forest and Alberta prairies — however phrases from two readers actually resonated with me. I very a lot help Kim Rector’s suggestion for “an version on adorning with recycled furnishings and residential decor like yard sale finds…” That is each my decor and way of life and I’d like to see what Canadians are as much as, as a substitute of spending cash on expensive U.S. magazines dedicated to this matter. And Penny Hebert just about learn my thoughts together with her musings about “seeing extra homes which might be within the common earnings vary,” and the predictability of featured homes. I’m continuously dissatisfied to see a McMansion dwelling that has already been featured in a earlier situation (I’ve been studying H&H for a number of a long time) or somebody’s summer time getaway “cottage” that’s twice the sq. footage of my solely dwelling. Regardless that these sorts of areas are ahh-some and provoking, I’d get pleasure from studying extra about how actual Canadians — working minimal wage jobs, parking in a small or no storage and residing with children, pets, too many hobbies and by no means sufficient space for storing — are designing and adorning with out spending some huge cash on gut-jobs, rebuilds, customized builds, designers and new costly fixtures, finishes and furnishings. Clearly, I’m a fan of your publication as a result of I’ve been following alongside all these years, however maybe it’s time for a evaluation and a shift in focus for these of us who’ve a ardour for dwelling decor however who additionally upcycle, recycle, thrift, junk decide and DIY for environmental or artistic causes as a result of we select to, or for price range causes as a result of we’ve to. What do you say — how about a few points per yr?
— Dena Kubota, Okotoks, Alta.
October 2019
Hello there H&H, your June situation’s “Love The place You Stay,” cowl impressed me to jot down to you. I reside in Toronto’s West Finish, in an enormous home transformed into three flats. I’m lucky to have the principle ground, with has 10 ft. ceilings, a marble confronted (non-working) fire. Nonetheless, my all-time favourite is my glassed-in entrance porch, dealing with a busy road, watching the world whiz by. That is my summer time front room: having fun with my many pots of flowers, a glass of wine at nightfall and watching a wonderful sundown. The pièce de résistance is my kitchen — a tiny area in all probability the dimensions of a powder room — with a range, a fridge, one sink, no dishwasher, three drawers and some higher cupboards. I’m an avid cook dinner and baker, so this tiny area will get loads of use. By the way, the toilet is off the kitchen, so the bath is useful for soiled pots and pans throughout the vacation season when my household is visiting. I’ve lived right here for 14 years, and wouldn’t need to be anyplace else.
— Joan Sokoloff, Toronto
Simply needed to say that the July 2019 situation was probably the greatest ever. Being from the U.S., I discover Canadian design to be so calming and clear. Subtle, but comfy. Nonetheless, was I the one one who seen the creepy blacked out hand on Ken Metrick’s crotch on web page 69? I needed to chuckle. Though essential, it was nonetheless humorous. Sustain the nice work. I like seeing your journal in my mailbox.
— Kelly Jo Ray, Burnsville, North Carolina
Simply learn the June situation — I do know I’m a bit late to it! I assumed it was terrific, considered one of your finest ever. Lynda Reeves is clearly an incredible editor. And it’s about time anyone started quoting actual prices, not the nonsense you see on adorning reveals. Nicely finished for that too.
— Jane Karch, Schomberg, Ont.
September 2019
I simply needed to say thanks for talking out about this as a result of I agree (“Writer’s Web page,” June). Reality is tough to return by as of late particularly within the design and renovation enterprise. Grateful,
— Wendy Kirk, Lévis, Que.
Re: Not styling with animal sourced merchandise (“RSVP,” June). I discover it rather more disturbing to see the elevated use of plastics and non-renewable assets. I’d like to see the editors request the designers to prop their rooms utilizing solely pure merchandise: pretend fur constructed from non-renewable petroleum merchandise, out of doors rugs constructed from plastic (“Fashion Recordsdata,” June), joyful hour bar cart constructed from plastic (“Finds,” June). Don’t make me flip by means of all the journal! All of us are able to making our personal moral selections. I don’t want {a magazine} to attempt to sway my selections by solely displaying sure objects.
— Louise Gale, Kenora, Ont.
Home & Dwelling, contemplating we’re within the midst of local weather change extremes and species extinction, your response to Karen Webster (“Your Letters,” June) was fully insufficient. No matter whether or not or not it’s a pattern to show animal components you have got a selection whether or not or to not showcase these individuals who promote this kind of “adorning.” Why not take a management position and “pattern” in the direction of not utilizing animal-sourced merchandise? That approach you’ll be able to pat your self on the again for doing the proper factor quite than consoling your self that an animal gave its life so that you can stroll on, sit on and dangle your hat on.
— Diane Thompson, Minden, Ont.
The house on June 9 video was the worst…what had been you pondering? It’s not opulent, it’s staid, stuffy, drab, chilly. Cash couldn’t purchase welcoming, comfy, uplifting.
— Sally Vegso
July/August 2019
I wish to thanks for the great situation of your Could journal. We’re going to attempt wallpapering surfaces and your situation gave us very helpful data, it’s nice when consultants share their information. We reside in a small city and never loads of selections in getting trades in lots of areas. I additionally like Tommy Smythe and Lindsay, on the coastal home they did an incredible job, love their selections! Thanks for the data your journal offers us dwelling homeowners.
— Doris Iverson, Vernon, B.C.
Would you please share who makes the woven chair wherein Lynda Reeves is pictured within the Could situation? She’s holding an lovable canine (within the chair) on the Writer’s Web page.
— Erica Webb, St. Louis, Missouri
It was a pleasure to learn “An Inherent Heat” (Could) on Kate Zeidler’s design of an indoor/out of doors area. Kate’s magnificence and class infuses your journal with type, and I’d like to see extra of her work in your pages. Each recent and traditional, she provides design with a twist—endlessly elegant and pleasant.
— Ann Dowsett Johnston, Toronto
Could’s Canadian Home and Dwelling was probably the greatest cowl to cowl points ever. A stupendous mixture of each interiors and gardens. The interviews with the house homeowners had been as welcomed because the these with the designers. I particularly cherished the quote from Rosie Daykin (Kitchen tales) ” I attempt to not bake or cook dinner to impress individuals; that’s not the aim. The aim is to feed individuals and make them joyful and cozy”. That is my motive for adorning my dwelling, to make myself and people I like joyful and cozy. Nicely finished Home and Dwelling!
— Pauline Berkvens, Sarnia, Ont.
For heaven’s sake Wendy M. of Henderson Nev. (“Your Letters,” January). Canines have FUR! Folks don’t. Regards, 17 years an SPCA volunteer.
— Garda Rowe, Parksville, B.C.
Having simply cracked the April situation, think about my shock in seeing my work touted as inspiration for different’s gardening efforts. Yup, that’s mine – my little forest of pots on Bloor Avenue, that I used to be honoured to be chosen to create, had a ton of enjoyable doing and am quite pleased with the outcomes. It does form of break my coronary heart to see it languish over the previous couple of years however it’s pretty to realize it impressed others’ gardening expressions. Since I wasn’t talked about because the designer (and purchaser and schlepper and waterer!) thought I’d take the chance to blow my very own horn. It has remained considered one of tasks that I’m proudest of and it’s pretty to be appreciated in print. Cheers and Completely happy Spring, proprietor (of the now shuttered) East of Eliza flower store and backyard middle now floral and backyard designer at giant.
— Reed Russell, Toronto
As a long-time subscriber of Home & Dwelling, I used to be actually joyful to note in your latest situation (June) that you’ve got began together with prices of the renovations and updates you have got showcased. Value is such a big part of contemplating an replace or reno, and together with actual numbers helps with the decision-making technique of whether or not to do a reno or not, or how intensive the reno/replace needs to be. Additionally, I admire the cost-saving solutions of going with cheaper home equipment vs. the very excessive finish (“On a regular basis is Like Sunday”). There have been additionally different cost-saving solutions re: classic items (“Many Completely happy Returns”). I strongly really feel at the moment of debt – monetary and environmental – it’s good to see some thought-giving to monetary issues and constraints. Thanks!!! As I’m typing this, I simply had an incredible thought. What about dedicating a problem to updates/renos which have the surroundings as their central consideration, i.e. creating issues out of salvaged or classic items, reusing and updating, and so forth. and so forth? And the way one would go about doing that themselves, and so forth. I just lately seen a adorning e-book that was marvellous: Renovate Innovate: Reclaimed and Upcycled Properties, Antonia Edwards, 2017. The concepts showcased in that e-book had been a bit high-end and out of attain for the typical particular person, however I’m positive there’s stuff on the market that’s extra throughout the price range of the everyman/girl.
— Jansje, Calgary, Alta.
June 2019
Love your Could situation! So many nice design concepts for inside and out of doors the house. After such a protracted winter it’s so good to think about heat sunny days inside and outside. This yr I gave my two daughters who now have their very own houses a subscription to Home & Dwelling. Now all of us can sit up for sitting again enjoyable with our Home & Dwelling journal!
— Maureen Keehn, New Maryland, N.B.
I’d wish to level out that in Ms. Reeves article, “Kitchen Expertise” (March 2019), she mentions the handy thought of a pullout rubbish beneath her reducing board. Can all of us get to some extent the place ‘rubbish’ is the very last thing we consider, and say a pullout compost bin as a substitute? It’s now not troublesome or farfetched to cut back our kitchen waste dramatically, and it must be a precedence in each design software.
— Carolyn Smith, Mississauga, Ont.
Could 2019
I used to subscribe to your journal and principally cherished it. Now, I’ll have a look at it on the library however refuse to purchase it. The rationale? You permit out Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan (apart from Calgary, sometimes) however embrace Nashville and different components of the U.S. I’m in search of {a magazine} that appears in any respect of Canada, thanks. I’m positive there are others that really feel the identical approach.
— Brends Storm, Alberta
April 2019
I need to thank Beth for her astute suggestion in her February 2019 editorial “including shade in surprising locations,” and to “dig deep and develop your individual system…” We added shade to our Ottawa apartment eating space with particular artwork that had deep which means for us (the artist is Daybreak Oman). It has truly made such an ideal spotlight to our apartment. Tremendous good recommendation! Thanks Beth!!
— Janice Meisner, Ottawa, Ont.
I’ve not subscribed or bought your journal as a result of for years you have got solely had houses with white, black or gray partitions. Each every so often you present article about shade however it isn’t with coloured partitions; it’s about how one can add shade with equipment and artwork. Canada is usually uninteresting within the winter months; our inhabitants is getting older and shade is much less vivid in each these circumstances. And our pores and skin tone is affected by the colour round us, what shade we put on. Folks want shade on partitions in our hemisphere and designers can present shoppers with the proper shade for his or her furnishings and way of life. Not everybody needs or appears good surrounded by white or gray partitions! Please present articles that assist individuals resolve how to decide on shade, the place to apply it to partitions, flooring and even ceilings. Assist them to be courageous, not afraid of shade. I don’t assume your journal is displaying individuals how one can use area, mild, texture, line and definitely not sample or shade. You hardly ever speak in regards to the rules of design both: steadiness, symmetry, proportion, asymmetry, repetition, and so forth. What about placing within the plans of the house in easy line drawings and level out how the area works, flows, creates privateness or openness, and what creates these achievements? And within the article about Gillian Gillies every little thing besides the ground and a little bit of furnishings is gray! I encourage you to do extra for readers. You may have been giving them the identical previous white houses for fairly a while.
— Moya McPhail, Campbellcroft, Ont.
The “fearless adorning” headline on the entrance cowl of the February situation definitely grabbed my speedy consideration. Nonetheless, upon studying each, I appear to have had the distinct impression that each householders are of South African heritage, and their selection of shade and objects had been definitely not too “Canadian” impressed. Though each houses are pleasant, it will not happen to most native Canadians to make these selections, as per their background. I, for one, wouldn’t be comfy with a lot of this stuff, particularly the Kelly Wearstler vessel — so very extravagant! Though I do love Denise’s gold backsplash, it’s spectacular!
— Joan Sokoloff, Toronto, Ont.
March 2019
I used to be stunned and dissatisfied with the variety of occasions weed merchandise and bongs and so forth. had been marketed as cool objects to have in your January journal. Would you do the identical for cigarette or heroin objects? Marijuana is damaging to our well being and shouldn’t be promoted as one thing to be desired or required as a design or meals merchandise. Please follow useful design articles.
— Barb Zerbin, Edmonton
To Lynda Reeves: I’m past dissatisfied in your “Come for Dinner” article (December). Your informal providing of hashish as an after-meal exercise is absolutely past the pale. Please don’t encourage or condone both alcohol or hashish consumption adopted by a drive dwelling. Dressing it up and calling them “enjoyable equipment” and “an excuse to deliver out your lovely Hermès ashtray” diminishes the horrendous results these after-dinner actions carry with them. As an working room nurse, I’ve witnessed firsthand how this ends and the various lives it takes with it. That is actually reckless behaviour by you and your journal and, because the president of this publication, I anticipated higher from you.
— Jennifer Zembrodt, Victoria
I’ve loved your journal for a few years however, within the final two points, you have got proven pot paraphernalia as one thing to have at dinner events. Though pot is now authorized, it has about the identical standing as cigarettes. It can trigger the identical kind of injury to lungs over time for routine people who smoke and secondhand people who smoke, and it impairs reminiscence. Do you show lighters and ashtrays anymore for cigarette-smoking friends in your journal? No. Frankly, it makes your journal look trashy and ridiculous.
— Janice T.
I subscribed to your journal final yr and it’s my favourite journal. I’m shocked to see articles on objects to show hashish. As a medical skilled (35 years), I’m sure individuals don’t perceive what this drug does to your mind. I’m dissatisfied that is in your journal.
— Nameless
I used to be debating about renewing my subscription, however this present situation helped me to resolve. I can’t be renewing. It’s ridiculous that each newspaper and journal has to have articles, recipes and “designer” paraphernalia for customers of hashish…. sufficient already.
— Myrna Borleske
Right here’s why I received’t be renewing my Home & Dwelling subscription. In a latest letter by Rob Dunne of Toronto expressing his distaste for “View” (December), on Lynda Reeves’ ideas for “internet hosting with ease” that includes hashish, you brushed him off with the remark, “it was meant to be amusing.” Think about my shock after I obtained to web page 64 of the January situation to but once more see merchandise 6 that includes Hashish Stylish! I suppose we had not been “amused” sufficient. I’m of the opinion that dwelling adorning magazines shouldn’t be a venue to advertise consumption of a questionable substance.
— Helene Ellison, Milton, Ont.
As a longtime subscriber to H&H, I’m greater than offended by your inclusion of Hashish Stylish, (“Tendencies 2019: The Cultural Shift,” January). This follows December’s situation with Lynda Reeves’ ideas for “good trying hashish equipment,” which prompted a letter from a reader in “Your Letters” (January). Actually! Can we simply transfer previous this titillation of the topic or no matter is driving you to be “hip”? I don’t assume most of your readers anticipate to open a shelter journal and be introduced with drug paraphernalia.
— Marge Romberger, Denver, Colo.
H&H, you’re coming perilously near shedding a longtime subscriber. First, you promised enhanced Christmas decor, and that didn’t occur. It was just about simply extra of the identical tediously tasteful greenery — a tree right here, an unadorned swag there. Then, there was the concept of placing out Hermès ashtrays for pot-smoking friends, together with “lovely bongs.” I actually hoped that silliness was a one-off, however no. January’s situation not solely accommodates a recipe for “Stoner Sweet Bites,” however references “Hashish Stylish.” Oh please… Of all of the issues H&H is, hip isn’t considered one of them. In the identical situation, you attempt to blame mid-century fashionable design for stark, soulless areas. What? You’ve been pushing minimalism for years, that includes limitless white and gray rooms that typically haven’t a single ingredient of mid-century design in them. Mid-century design which, by the best way, is properly represented by a Platner chair on the January cowl and elsewhere in that featured dwelling. I perceive that the journal trade is struggling as of late, however your clear try to attraction to all audiences goes to backfire on you briefly order. Select a goal market and dazzle them! If I’m not in that group, I’ll want you success nonetheless.
— Jill O’Hara, Brentwood Bay, B.C.
Should you’re going to encourage the usage of hashish, you then additionally have to take duty for educating your readers as nicely. Final month (December), you described how one can beautify with essential instruments and now (January) you provide recipes. Hosts want to appreciate that the results of hashish stay within the physique for greater than 5 hours and, if they’re going to provide and encourage its use, they must be ready to host their friends in a single day. With regard to Lynda’s reply to Rob in “Your Letters” (January), I discover it troublesome to assume somebody would discover it amusing to encourage hashish use.
— Linda Deziel
I agree with letter author Rob Dunne (“Your Letters,” January). What’s an aesthetic publication like Home & Dwelling doing writing so many articles about hashish? Three in whole the previous two publications. Hashish isn’t glamorous, it smells horrible and is, on the very least, controversial about damaging negative effects. Keep on with inside decor!
— N. Kruger
I can’t start to precise my horror at Home & Dwelling’s choice to trivialize the implications of hashish use with its solutions to decorate houses with hashish equipment. Legality doesn’t equate security. Why not deliver again crystal or different decorator ashtrays when you’re at it? I consider that your suggestion to incorporate reward suggestions in your January 2019 of cannabis-related paraphernalia is irresponsible. Regardless of virtually 15 years of subscriptions, I don’t plan to purchase one other situation within the foreseeable future.
— Dr. Sylvie Ouellette, Moncton, N.B.
On a scale of 0–10, hashish gear and recipes is given a -10 in this sort of journal.
— S. Stevenson
I’ve been a subscriber to your journal for the reason that late ’90s and, for probably the most half, I’ve loved the number of types and concepts introduced in your pages. Nonetheless, I used to be dissatisfied to see Lynda Reeve’s solutions for fashionable hashish equipment within the December situation. Are you able to think about how my coronary heart sank after I turned the web page to “Tendencies 2019: The Cultural Shift, Hashish Stylish” on web page 64 within the January situation? If H&H journal views encouragement of drug use as being fashionable and classy on this age of a number of deaths from long run results of drug use and overdosing, then I would like no a part of it. Sadly, I can’t be renewing my subscription.
— Gwen Taylor
Pricey Lynda: I simply wished to inform you we’re all nicely conscious that pot is now authorized within the nation. However please chorus from shoving this down your readers’ throats as not everybody is happy by the truth that hashish utilization is authorized. Additionally, in your meals pattern video, you recommend cookies full of pot. Actually? As considered one of your readers said: please present some class and finesse. No matter you do at house is what you are promoting; no have to share it with the world.
— A dissatisfied reader
Pricey Lynda: I’ve been an keen subscriber to Home & Dwelling for a few years. The journal provides creativity and inspiration on a month-to-month foundation, and I so sit up for its arrival. Having mentioned this, I have to categorical my big disappointment with two subjects featured within the January 2019 situation. Whereas I perceive the truth of the legalization of hashish in Canada, I don’t anticipate to see articles presenting recommendations on “Hashish Stylish,” or a recipe instructing me how one can infuse it into my baking within the type of “Stoner Sweet Bites.” Together with such a recipe below the title of “Excessive Delicacies,” was actually a let-down. The attraction of your journal’s title, Home & Dwelling, prompts an expectation of escape from controversy. I’m very dissatisfied in your choice to incorporate this materials. I’m hopeful that you’ll stay loyal to making a profile that gives its readers with respite and inspiration. Please know that I can’t renew my subscription ought to this sort of content material proceed to be included.
— Kathy Lovell, LaSalle, Ont.
The tone of your journal has plummeted. On web page 22 (“Your Letters,” January), Lynda Reeves claims her cannabis-styling feedback weren’t supposed to offend readers who don’t “partake,” however I discover this situation much more questionable than the final. “Hashish Stylish” (Tendencies 2019, January) options objects whose very names — bong, pipes, rolling papers — had been till very just lately related to an unlawful and undercover exercise, and which isn’t essentially presently accepted by everybody in our society. “Excessive Delicacies” provides recipes for incorporating hashish into numerous foodstuffs. Meals ready from “weed infused” recipes have the potential to hurt youngsters who could attain for objects such because the “Stoner Sweet Bites” or friends who could take in a hidden substance they haven’t chosen to “partake” in. Weed-infused foodstuffs additionally contribute to the potential for guests to drive dwelling impaired by an unpredictable mixture of alcohol and hashish. The editorial group actually ought to assume lengthy and exhausting about simply what number of of their readers need to be uncovered to this content material simply but, or to have it on their households’ espresso tables. And at last, for one thing fully totally different, your language! A recipe for icing a cake like a ragged shag rug is headed, “Fancy a Shag?” Do you have got any thought simply how impolite that’s in British English? Would you print “What a couple of fast f**ok?” in your pages? Possibly if there was much less partaking and extra desirous about type at H&H, readers like me might reliably discover a nice shock within the mailbox every month.
— Jackie Norris, Hamilton
Please let me begin by saying I’m a longtime reader of your journal and presently sit up for receiving it every month. I’ve been profoundly disturbed by studying your December and January points, with their promotion of hashish objects for the house. I’m not a prude, however hashish isn’t a benign substance as is typically portrayed within the media. Younger individuals can grow to be addicted and, if abused, it might probably change their thought patterns, motivation and emotional, psychological and mental improvement to a heartbreaking diploma. Many dad and mom of teenagers and younger adults have lived/live by means of this nightmare state of affairs, and I can guarantee you that it’s deeply disturbing to see this promoted as “hip” in your journal. I’m hoping that the final two months’ points had been an anomaly and I can proceed to get pleasure from studying your journal. If that isn’t the case, I must cancel my subscription.
— Nameless, Toronto
I’m questioning why Home & Dwelling feels the necessity to recommend how one can type a house round hashish use? Are you so hard-pressed for traits that you just really feel it’s essential throw this in? I believe this try cheapens your worth. Sadly, making an attempt to remain present makes your model appear déclassé. I anticipate higher out of your model. There are such a lot of different type subjects to cowl than ashtrays and bongs. You are able to do higher.
— Cathy Worth, North Bay, Ont.
February 2019
Final yr, when your Christmas decor situation got here out, I used to be very dissatisfied by your effort at illustrating the Christmas spirit, and I advised you so. Apparently, I wasn’t the one one with that opinion as a result of that concept was addressed in your following situation the place you dedicated to doing higher this yr. Sadly, that didn’t occur; your newest situation makes a greater effort however remains to be disappointing. Is it simply that these bothersome Christmas decorations are so very unchic that you could’t bear to incorporate most of them in your journal? Nicely, regardless of the motive, you’ve pressured this decades-long subscriber to decide to not renewing my subscription on the subsequent alternative.
— Carolyn Butzer, Windsor, Ont.
As a longtime reader and former subscriber, I used to be excited to have just lately resubscribed to your journal. When my first situation arrived, I used to be appalled and saddened to see the article that promoted incorporating hashish smoking into my vacation entertaining (“View,” November). As a psychiatrist with teenage youngsters, I’m involved that H&H journal is selling hashish with its related well being dangers, as if it had been akin to providing after-dinner mints. I’ve contacted the subscription division to cancel my subscription. I received’t be buying your journal on the newsstand once more, both.
— Lara Hazelton, Halifax
I simply learn the recipe for roast turkey (October). Please cease telling your readers to rinse poultry! Rinsing will unfold doubtlessly dangerous micro organism into the sink and probably different locations all through the kitchen. There isn’t any have to rinse — the unhealthy bugs are killed by the roasting temperature. I’ve subsequently confirmed this with a good friend who’s a senior public well being official.
— Patricia O’Malley, Stratford, Ont.
As a subscriber, I used to be dissatisfied to see the references to hashish in your newest journal. As a instructor who teaches inside design to highschool college students and makes use of your journal month-to-month in my classroom, I’m past phrases. I can’t deliver this situation to class. We spend a lot time educating our youngsters to respect their our bodies and also you blatantly make pot a characteristic and tie components of it to design?! A bit social intelligence goes a great distance; not everyone seems to be “doing it.” And many people (should you understood your readership) don’t care to see it marketed. Being on-trend shouldn’t imply compromising morals and requirements.
— Amberlea Daigneau
I’m extraordinarily dissatisfied over your lacklustre, blasé vacation cowl. A lot for having a lovely and festive cowl that conjures up individuals to begin making ready their houses for the vacation season. I’d problem you check out your December points over the previous 5 to 10 years and ask yourselves, Is that this the very best you are able to do? If the reply is sure, please let me know in order that I can cancel my subscription.
—Christine Logan
I simply obtained your December situation and was most dissatisfied in your Christmas decor concepts. A sparse “Charlie Brown” tree in shades of pink and blue doesn’t look very festive. I’m significantly pondering of cancelling my subscription. I’m 75 years previous and am not seeing something of curiosity for me in your journal anymore.
— Ineke Kalsbeek, Aurora, Ont.
I used to be completely stunned and disgusted at your inclusion of a hashish nook in a household vacation setting. I had loved your journal till then, however am pondering of cancelling my subscription. That was completely pointless.
— Margaret Scharfenberg
In Lynda Reeves’ column within the December situation, she means that the household remains to be on the desk when out comes the provide of weed. As a result of I personal some lovely Hermès ashtrays? Actually? I can’t think about what my teenage grandchildren would say.
— Linda Gunn
I used to be partway by means of the December situation after I got here throughout Lynda Reeves’ “finest ideas for internet hosting with ease” (“View”). I used to be shocked after I noticed the advice for a Hermès ashtray to be put out for individuals who wished to smoke pot. Should you don’t enable smoking in your house, why on earth would you promote smoking pot? I used to be gobsmacked!
— Sandy Foley, Surrey, B.C.
January 2019
I like H&H, however I’ve all the time been dissatisfied by your vacation situation. Once you promised so as to add extra vacation inspiration this yr I used to be so excited. However when the problem got here, I needed to verify if there have been pages lacking! Sure, the article on the wreaths and the sugar plum tree obtained me excited — however this was not “100+ pages” of concepts. Sufficient with the minimalism! A single wreath and paper whites doesn’t say “Christmas.” Typically I really feel like my world may be very totally different from yours. November is my final situation and now I’m contemplating whether or not or to not renew.
— Karen Tesch
I like Christmas, so I used to be thrilled to see “Have fun the Season” and “100+ pages of vacation adorning concepts” on the November cowl. That mentioned, I’d wish to quote a press release from this identical situation: “Don’t be afraid to combine supplies. Typically, whenever you discover a area irresistible, it’s as a result of it hit the proper combine” (“Kitchen of the Month”). Could I recommend you’re taking this recommendation? You’ve confirmed that you could strip all the enjoyment out of Christmas by utilizing no shade and minimizing all ornament! You’ve diminished festive decor to brown paper wrapping, drab ribbon, plain inexperienced wreaths and evergreens. I like a country centerpiece, too, however it’s the colour that offers the sensation of Christmas. I believe you’re making an attempt too exhausting to look high-end, as a substitute of that includes a mixture of previous and new, shade and pure components. (Although I did love the Sugarplum Christmas tree web page 107 and the colourful punches on web page 190.) Whereas many could choose the minimal look, you want extra steadiness. There are nonetheless many people that like a mixture of conventional and fashionable!
— Lee Ramage, Ontario
I’m an enormous fan of your H&H TV movies. However an increasing number of I’m turned off by the truth that nobody in your channel appears like my family and friends. Even taking a fast have a look at the “The Specialists” part in your web site…I’m making an attempt to remain engaged together with your YouTube channel however it’s changing into a turnoff. I do know that variety in geography, perspective, expertise et cetera imply extra magnificence and extra inspiration. And I’m craving this a lot versus extra of the identical. Proper now, I’m notably in search of out feminine designers of shade. I hope that that is one thing that you’ll not solely contemplate, however act on.
— Kelly
November 2018
Home & House is the very best design and adorning publication I’ve ever learn. I need to see progressive design, concepts I can incorporate into my dwelling or just dream about. I even benefit from the promoting; I get concepts there, too! Nicely finished. I like, love, love each situation!
— Barb Nichols
October was palms down the juiciest situation of the yr! Beloved each web page! — Maria, @md2662, through Instagram
I’m writing in to precise disappointment (and disgust, truly) in one thing that I learn in your October situation. On web page 57, the phrase “white remains to be proper” was used. With at the moment’s fixed battles in opposition to racism, I’d assume a publication like yours would have shot down such an unsightly remark. “White is true” is a really previous, very nasty white supremacist phrase. I can’t consider you allowed it to be printed! It is a nation the place multiculturalism and kindness towards all is extremely valued.
— Felecia Williams
Writer’s reply: Pricey Felecia, I’m very sorry that the phrase “white remains to be proper,” because it applies to adorning, offended you. How, I ponder, can we talk about our core matter, which is design and adorning that features shade, if we are able to’t refer to 2 of the preferred colours for paint, furnishings, materials and equipment: black and white, if we can not identify them and rejoice them? You will notice phrases corresponding to “Black is finest,” and “Again to Black,” in future points. I hope that won’t offend you. We’re referring to paint in adorning and design and never intending any reference to race, ethnicity, or pores and skin tone. I hope you’ll be able to admire and settle for that. Finest, Lynda.
October 2018
Every time I have a look at photographs of your many nice stylists, editors and featured designers on the Home & Dwelling web site, it appalls me that your roster isn’t numerous. At the present time, it will be good to know that H&H is a promoter of numerous hiring. Furthermore, it’d be nice to see extra variety in your content material. I’ve seen greater than sufficient blue and white kitchens to final me a lifetime. It’s time to show the web page in additional methods than one …
— Yvonne
Writer’s reply: You raised an necessary topic that we take significantly. Firstly, I ought to clarify that our gifted group right here at Home & Dwelling Media is made up of many extra faces than you see on our pages, or on our web site. Our 50+ employees and freelancers contains Canadians and People of many backgrounds and ethnicities. As for the designers and householders we characteristic, the editors choose houses primarily based on a wide range of components: type, in fact, geographical location, price range, and backstory. Home & Dwelling’s lens is targeted on a mixture of city and nation houses that shine for his or her elevated, extremely private and artistic type. We search for recent appears, new expertise and merchandise that make you look twice. It’s a excessive bar, and we work exhausting to search out these houses in as many various cities in Canada (before everything), throughout the U.S. and internationally. Plus, we would like houses with fascinating homeowners who will inform you their very own tales so we are able to all be impressed. Through the years we’ve featured houses by designers and householders of numerous backgrounds — it’s simply that they’re within the minority, which displays our current inhabitants. We see that altering and hope to obtain extra submissions that replicate the various tastes of an more and more numerous readership. Your remark about blue and white kitchens is an fascinating one. There are some perennial design types that also resonate with the bulk! I hope you’re seeing rather more number of type in our new October situation.
September 2018
I used to be happy to see Lynne Palmer’s letter expressing her frustration together with your Ontario bias (“RSVP,” September). Though your response advised you could be extra inclusive, I felt it was condescending to say you’re “making an attempt to supply extra nice design and adorning work” from each coasts. You make it sound like discovering high quality designers outdoors of Toronto may be very troublesome — not so! Maybe it’s best to spend extra time attending to know different components of the nation.
— Susan Cowan
Writer’s reply: Whereas we’re sure there are nice houses in all components of Canada, discovering them — when our dwelling base is Toronto — will be extra of a problem. Though we’ve scouts in every single place, please ship us any ideas you could have on nice locations throughout Canada, or south of the border!
August 2018
I cherished the August situation. In actual fact, I couldn’t put it down! You had me as quickly as I noticed the duvet heading, “Stay Small Suppose Large.” As I’m within the technique of shifting from a home to a apartment, it was nice to see so many small area adorning concepts; I anticipate to be incorporating a number of of them into my dwelling. Thanks once more!
— Anne Marie Lees
Have you ever ever thought-about including a month-to-month details-planning column to H&H? I’m an architect working alone reno, and every time I delve into the high quality particulars of my design, I understand that many householders — except they’re assisted by knowledgeable — could miss out on them. For instance: planning kitchen cabinetry spacing for a hidden equipment storage or integrating energy in cupboards for hid charging. In every situation, you may decide an in depth matter and dive proper in. I do know I’d admire it!
— Daniel O’Neill
With a busy job and household life, I wasn’t capable of get to the July situation of H&H till I used to be on summer time trip. However I’m so glad I waited! This fashion, I used to be capable of devour each web page and I have to say it might be my favourite version ever! The pictures and tales had been fantastically finished. I notably I cherished the “Sea Change” characteristic.
— T. Dearing
July 2018
With a busy job and household, I wasn’t capable of get to the July version of H&H till I used to be on trip in early July. I’m so glad I waited! I used to be capable of devour each web page and I have to say, as a subscriber for a few years — it might be my favourite version ever! The photographs and tales had been fantastically finished. Particularly, I cherished the “Sea Change” characteristic. Thanks for such a lovely begin to summer time!
— T.D.
I’ve subscribed for greater than 10 years, since I benefit from the reality your journal displays the style of Canadians and that most of the furnishings are available in Canada. However recently I’ve seen just a few featured houses from the US — within the July situation there have been three! If I wanted to examine American houses, I’d purchase one of many many American adorning magazines that flood our market.
— Carol
I get pleasure from studying Beth’s editor’s letter a lot! The letter all the time paints a vivid image of the problem for readers, with a splash of humour all of us want. She’s given the journal the spark it was lacking.
— Stephanie Sockett
I used to be delighted to see your article on Saskatoon within the March situation (“Private Fashion”). Nonetheless, it’s been a few years since Saskatoon was an “outpost” and we’ve a lot to supply. Come and verify us out!
— Norma Greer
June 2018
My H&Hsubscription is likely one of the few luxuries I bask in. Particularly, I admire the Canadian areas, the “Trendwatch” web page and options about paint colours! (Who would’ve thought paint may very well be so participating?) The rationale I’m writing is to level out some questions of safety I seen. In a single June structure, there’s a stunning image of householders driving bikes (“Makeover”). One particular person has a protracted scarf dangling alarmingly near the bike chain and neither particular person is carrying a helmet. And within the July situation, there’s an image on web page 92 of a girl paddle boarding with no lifejacket (“Ripple Impact”). Each time magazines present individuals carrying security gear, it decreases the stigma that issues like bike helmets and life jackets make us look ugly or silly.
— Larissa Lutjen
I cherished Jennifer Koper’s “Colour Highlight” on mustard within the March situation, as I’m utilizing it as an accent shade in my very own front room. I just lately bought a lamp from a gallery in Oregon within the shade, and it’s the take- off level for my complete area. I simply cherished that you just love mustard, too!
— Diane Allan
Could 2018
I cherished the Could situation! Full of fantastic content material and a lot inspiration! — Joan Younger, @fvryoung, through Instagram
April 2018
I used to be fairly excited by April’s situation — I’m renovating my very own kitchen and there have been loads of concepts that I might use on this version. One, particularly, was the cabinets on either side of the gasoline vary, proven in your entrance cowl.
— Patricia
March 2018
The article “The Excessive Life” within the March’s Home & Dwelling states that Saskatoon was “as soon as a rural outpost.” When was this, precisely? 1882, when it was based? 1961, when its inhabitants was not fairly 100,000? Final month, earlier than you acknowledged the town’s existence by declaring that it’s “now a booming metropolis”? I do know you assume Toronto is the middle of the universe, however are you able to attempt to not make it so apparent?
— Laureen Marchand
We cherished your March version of Home & Dwelling and are subscribers. Your journal simply appears to be the right combination for us, and it’s not too excessive.
— Nameless
February 2018
What a enjoyable story (“My Favorite Room”)! It’s so nice to see how vivid colours will be included into an area. I discover them so intimidating, however Amoryn Engel has succeeded in creating timeless area. That is the kind of story that I’m all the time extraordinarily excited to learn.
— Caroline N.
Teal is such a fairly shade, however the coloured partitions don’t appear to go nicely with the kitchen in “Color Highlight.” It could’ve been higher to see a traditional wall with an eccentric murals.
— Grace
I cherished the February situation — probably the greatest but! Responding to your RSVP word about extra Christmas content material, I personally detest the November and December points once they’re stuffed with vacation stuff. (I’ve all my decorations and favourite recipes, and I’m not about to switch them.) You may’t please everybody!
— Jane Karch
January 2018
On January’s “Editor’s Web page,” Beth wrote that, “design’s temper for 2018 is unabashedly cheery” because the “antidote we’d like because the temperatures drop and the times get shorter.” However the superb information is that after December 21st the times truly get longer. That is one thing far cheerier than something we might get from the design world!
— M.L. Smith
December 2017
As I’ve regarded by means of H&H over time, there’s one factor that’s all the time puzzled me. Why do you {photograph} lovely areas and go away the rugs with wrinkles in them? This all the time catches my eye, and all I see is a tripping hazard.
— Debbie Kennedy
November 2017
I haven’t been proud of the content material of your journal for some time now. I all the time attempt to help Canadian companies, however I discover that the featured houses in your journal are barely Canadian. I don’t know why I’m seeing houses in New York, Florida and Europe, when your journal’s title has “Canadian” in it.
— Rachel Gudelis
October 2017
I discovered the areas in October’s “Kitchen Particular” to be repetitive — standard, standard. Does nobody want to have one thing totally different? Like home equipment that aren’t stainless or backsplashes which have some life? What about counter tops that aren’t marble or granite? How about wallpaper? And utilizing area cleverly with out involving open shelving (as a result of actually, how sensible is that)?
— Sheryl Wright Mercer
September 2017
I cherished the September situation. Nice concepts for designing and organizing small areas!
— Sherry Borsheim
August 2017
I’ve all the time been a powerful supporter of the proper of the writer and editor of {a magazine} to decide on its content material. I’d, nevertheless, encourage future points devoted to “Cottages You’ll Love” (August) to broaden past New York State and Muskoka. Our nation has a variety of cottage experiences in an incredible number of settings. One New York State and 4 Muskoka cottages, whereas pretty to see in all their high-end glory, aren’t reflective of the range of the Canadian cottage expertise (nor does a cottage must be high-end to be “cherished”!). Please attempt to replicate this nice nation of ours with higher inclusivity.
— Jennifer
I’d wish to touch upon the solutions put ahead within the H&H TV “6 Ideas for a Weekend Balcony Makeover” video. Residing in a high-rise presents a unique set of security considerations than a yard patio, and placing a settee in opposition to a railing — {that a} youngster might climb on and fall over — isn’t smart. One other situation was the umbrella connected to the railing. Many condos have bylaws in opposition to them, and the upper you go, the extra wind can catch mentioned umbrella and ship it flying! The identical goes for the hearth: many condos and fireplace departments would frown on having a flamable substance in use.
— D. Smythe
July 2017
I like the little inset photographs in Lynda’s July column; they nail what I want your journal had extra of: homes the place you surprise in regards to the artistic individuals who reside there. Properties the place even when the couch is previous, the room has nonetheless obtained it. The Muskoka cottage you featured in July’s “True North” was completely attractive, however the Supply Information revealed what I already knew: They went out to 1 retailer and fitted out all the place in a single fell swoop. Love getting your journal every month! It’s clear that it’s a labour of affection for therefore a lot of you. I simply want there was slightly extra shock.
— M.M.
The Muskoka cottage featured in “True North” was attractive. Nonetheless, it’s best to make readers conscious of the environmental issues attributable to constructing on lakefront shorelines, just like the boathouse proven on this story. The well being of our lakes will depend on preserving the pure surroundings of their shores, and such destruction of the pure state can have irreversible harm whether it is widespread on any lake. Our lakefront houses are nothing with no wholesome lake to get pleasure from.
— Jane De Greef
June 2017
I’ve been an avid subscriber for a few years, and sit up for an incredible learn every situation. I assumed the rooms within the dwelling featured in “Flip of the Century” (“Private Fashion,” June) regarded so apparently curated, lovely and welcoming. I used to be dissatisfied, although, that the candy cat posing demurely on the coverlet within the serene principal bed room was not talked about by identify. Stated kitty was chosen for the duvet image and, once more, was not credited — so unhappy!
— Judi Cunningham
I’ve a subscription to Home & Dwelling and can’t consider what a high-end journal it’s. There are only a few issues on this journal that I might ever afford. I used to be stunned by what the editors and employees discover relevant to on a regular basis dwelling homeowners.
— Marlene Benoit
Could 2017
As a longtime subscriber, I look ahead each month to fascinating and artistic homes and decor. However web page 119 of your Could situation (“In Full Bloom”) was extra upsetting than inspirational. The most important enemies of pretty previous books are warmth and moisture. Your stagers managed to introduce each: a good-looking set of books, maybe leather-bound, set on a radiator and topped with potted crops! Please don’t do this once more, and for heaven’s sake, rescue that set.
— Jill Reville Hill
April 2017
I’m writing in response to the bathe curtain concepts in your April situation (“Fashion Recordsdata”) and on-line. Right here’s an image of my new boho bathe curtain. I additionally modified my all white hand towels for towels in three coordinating colours. Thanks for the concepts!
— Leslie McIntosh
Love your journal and it is a pretty dwelling (“Younger at Coronary heart,” April) however why, within the household room, does the sofa have its again to the large display TV?
— Jan
March 2017
Your March situation was superb, however I notably favored the Vancouver metropolis loft (“Private Fashion”). I might stare on the photos for hours on finish. Its structure, furnishings and journey souvenirs make it an excellent place I might solely dream of.
— Lara
For a number of years, my household and I’ve been impressed by the pages of Home & Dwelling. I get pleasure from DIY tasks, and most of the enhancements I’ve made in our present dwelling had been impressed by the fabulous photos you show in your journal.
— Max Brett
Though I’ve had a subscription for a few years, I’ve by no means contacted my favourite journal. Immediately, nevertheless, I would like solutions about smoke and CO2 detectors. Why do most of those required merchandise look horrible and have intrusive lights which might be always lit? Spending money and time to pick out simply the proper merchandise for our dwelling, solely to be derailed by detectors, may be very irritating. How have others, together with designers, handled this?
— Susan Morton
February 2017
I like that the merlot of February’s “Trendwatch” precisely matched the merlot-colored banner on the entrance cowl!
— M. Method
I’d additionally wish to reply the query posed by Sherry within the February situation of Home & Dwelling. Buying artwork will be daunting for anybody — whether or not you’re seeking to buy a bit for $200 or $2,000. Artwork consultants may also help you slender your selections primarily based on private style, price range and suitability for a room. Consultants even have established contacts within the artwork world to make selecting a bit simpler, and may also supply artwork from public sale homes, galleries and personal sellers. To go hand-in-hand with buying your art work, knowledgeable hanging firm can seek the advice of on placement and set up strategies. These providers are reasonably priced and might make shopping for the proper piece much less daunting for householders.
— Nicole Plaskett
January 2017
I’ve been following this publication for nearly 30 years. Editors do make a distinction and Beth is a keeper. From a glad subscriber who pays for 4 copies of this publication.
— Peter Ziliotto
December 2017
I loved your December situation and was bemused to see your “Vacation Concepts No.1” on web page 90. The “patinated pressed-tin ornaments” are a characteristic of our household tree handed down from my husband’s dad and mom. They’re truly referred to as “reflectors” and are made to suit round lights to make them seem like glowing orbs.
— Marilyn Miller
I’ve been a follower of H&H for a few years and have by no means been as dissatisfied with a problem as I’m with December. Standard, standard! It might have been printed 25 years in the past. There’s nothing to problem the reader’s creativeness, nothing artistic or stimulating, nothing new or edgy that will immediate me to assume, “Hmm, perhaps if I attempted this!” Very uninteresting, very disappointing and hopefully not an indication of what’s to return. There’s an interesting world of design, designers and artists in Canada and worldwide who’re working exhausting to supply new concepts. Hopefully you’ll enterprise out to search out them.
— Elaine
I bought a subscription final yr with the hopes of getting some new adorning concepts. To say I’ve been dissatisfied is an understatement! Your December situation is a first-rate instance. Both you or your readers want your heads examined! On web page 28 of your “Fashion Recordsdata” part you profile two designers whose merchandise borderline on the ridiculous! A vase for $875 and an finish desk for $5,795? There are ravenous youngsters all through our world that want the assistance of such materialistic individuals. Should you’ve already donated, it’s essential donate extra — “till it hurts,” as Mom Teresa mentioned! Fortunately you have got your “Extra or Much less” part, however disgrace in your for lacking the mark in your designer “Profile.” I can’t renew my subscription.
— Abby Schwenk
November 2016
Congratulations to Home & Dwelling journal in your thirtieth anniversary. I want to welcome you warmly, Ms. Hitchcock, in your new enterprise as Editor-in-Chief. I actually loved the celebratory November situation; it was lovely, informative and entertaining. I cherished Joel Bray’s favourite room decide, and Colette van den Thillart’s London front room captured my consideration simply as a lot as after I first noticed it within the October 2014 situation. And I want I might create a library lavatory in my own residence as advised by designer Brian Gluckstein — that will surely fulfill my fondness for books. The reasonably priced decor concepts in collaboration with Walmart had been additionally particularly well-styled (who knew Walmart may very well be an considerable supply for dwelling purchasing on a price range?). To shut this e-mail, my favourite area featured on this situation was Connie Braemer’s challenge (“Lofty Ambitions”) for its stance on balanced equilibrium — that look can be in tune with my style in in dwelling decor. Finest regards.
— Richard Kozlowsky
I’m a senior citizen who drastically enjoys your journal. When leafing by means of your November version and being launched to the employees of the editorial, design, artwork, and duplicate and options departments, I instantly realized what I missed throughout my skilled profession. Twenty-two lovely ladies and 4 males compile your wonderful journal. Undoubtedly, it should be an actual pleasure for the 4 males to work at such a high quality office.
— Tony den Boef
Nothing beats snuggling up on the sofa with a cup of chai and my new H&H on a Sunday afternoon — raining or not!
— Grace
Right here we go once more, H&H, the true north sturdy and free — and merciless. Disgrace on you for, as soon as once more, that includes fur and animal hides in your journal (“Homecoming Queen,” November). What number of coyotes had been destroyed simply so somebody like Ms. Cattrall can loll about below fur throws, surrounded by outsized, fur-covered pillows? There are extra humane methods to embellish one’s home, and for one to make a residing (and, if not, then it’s time to relocate). Ms. Hitchcock, as the brand new editor-in-chief, you appear to be taking the journal in a backwards course. As for me, H&H, we might be parting methods if this continues.
— Lou Graham
Editors’ word: We aren’t advocating the slaughter of animals to embellish houses. The objects featured on our pages are sometimes “fake,” whereas others are classic items. We don’t assume throwing out previous furs and hides is the reply. Do you?
October 2016
I like your journal, but when I might provide one suggestion: Might you embrace extra vegan recipes, or add commentary to the recipes on how one can make them vegan? We love connoisseur, too!
— Kristina
Trying on the photos of the cottage and the best way it had been satisfied us that this was a challenge we must always undertake. Within the spring of 2014 we bought the south finish of Dwelling Island and set about restoring the cottage. The previous journal has all the time been close by to seek the advice of and have a look at and I can truthfully say that there’s no approach we’d have bought the property had my spouse not saved the previous situation. We’re now beginning our second summer time on Dwelling Island or as my spouse calls it, “her favourite place in the entire world.”
— Steve Thom
September 2016
I used to be stunned to see that the “Home & Dwelling of the Month” in your September small areas situation was a whopping 6550-square-foot “cottage.” Actually?
— Barbara Gleason Kyle
Jackie Glass did such a implausible job on the trailer [featured on House & Home Online TV]. Don’t you surprise why the unique design was not as unbelievable? Why all that brown when it might’ve been vivid and white? Decrease earnings housing will be fashionable and uplifting due to IKEA and others. Thanks for the video.
— Sally Vegso
I reside in a 756-square-foot dwelling and was quite upset that you just didn’t have any homes this measurement in your September situation. With all of the latest hype on tiny houses and downsizing, I assumed for positive you’d have at the least one. I’ve lived in mine for 13 years and have cherished each second of it. I personal two companies which I run from dwelling and have by no means discovered it too small. Being organized and sensible with what you buy could make any area comfy and homey — even a small one.
— Tania Plawke
I simply picked up your September situation and am sitting outdoors on this attractive Labor Day Monday with a G&T, having fun with it a lot that I believe I’m going to subscribe. It’s very inspiring and I can’t wait to get to to work in my small area — we reside in a semi-detached dwelling — adorning, organizing and at last feeling proud to host events and household once more. (We downsized too early and haven’t felt good in regards to the new area till now. With among the concepts I see this month, I really feel assured to truly tackle the tasks myself!) Thanks for the inspiration and wonderful journal.
— B. Murphy
August 2016
I used to be dissatisfied to see such a damaging headline emblazoned throughout the duvet of the August situation: “Cottages to COVET”. Your journal can enable us to get pleasure from magnificence, examine good design, and work at making our personal houses pretty and pleasing — quite than foster a aggressive discontent.
— Justine Taylor
Might you please do a particular cottage publication as a substitute of monopolizing an entire journal? West-coasters predominantly don’t have entry to lake nation like these within the East, nor can we afford to indulge (though I’d love a cottage!).
— Pat Grier
I used to be simply trying by means of the latest cottage version of Home & Dwelling and thought I’d drop you a line to inform you our Home & Dwelling story. In 2013, our household rented a cottage on Lake Joseph in Muskoka. Seeing how a lot my spouse and 4 youngsters loved spending the summer time there, we determined to go searching for a property of our personal. A great good friend of ours who’s an actual property agent took us to see plenty of locations. On the best way to 1 explicit property, he requested us to maintain an open thoughts and picture what the property might be. We pulled as much as a cottage that was in full disrepair. It had been partially renovated after which left deserted for nearly 5 years. The kitchen and all of the loos had been torn out. Partitions had been partially constructed and, worst of all, raccoons had moved in. Nonetheless, as we walked across the property, my spouse and I discovered ourselves speaking about what may very well be finished and the way, over time, it might grow to be an incredible spot for our youngsters to develop up. However with the summer time over, we moved again to the town and partially forgot in regards to the cottage. One night time, my spouse went right down to the basement and began going by means of the entire previous Home & Dwelling magazines she’d saved. I got here downstairs mentioned, “I assumed you had been going to throw all these previous magazines out.” All of the sudden my spouse introduced that she’d “discovered it” and came to visit to me. What she had in her palms was the Home & Dwelling situation from 2007 that featured Kenny G’s cottage on Dwelling Island. As she confirmed me the images I spotted that this was the identical cottage that we’d seen that summer time (my spouse had felt she’d seen the property earlier than and now remembered the place). Trying on the photos of the cottage and the best way it had been satisfied us that this was a challenge we must always undertake. Within the spring of 2014 we bought the south finish of Dwelling Island and set about restoring the cottage. The previous journal has all the time been close by to seek the advice of and have a look at and I can truthfully say that there’s no approach we’d have bought the property had my spouse not saved the previous situation. We’re now beginning our second summer time on Dwelling Island or as my spouse calls it, “her favourite place in the entire world.”
— Steve Thom
July 2016
Each every so often in your “Extra or Much less” web page (July, for instance) among the costs have an asterisk beside them. My eyes rapidly go to the underside of the web page — nothing. Am I lacking one thing?
— Helen Kabrien
Editors’ word: The reason of the asterisk is positioned alongside the gutter of the “Extra or Much less” web page (the place the pages are sure). The asterisk signifies {that a} worth has been transformed from U.S. or overseas foreign money and is approximate.
I used to be dissatisfied to find that eight months after Elle Décor UK featured Lynda Gardener’s Australian dwelling on its November 2015 cowl, Home & Dwelling options the identical topic on its July 2016 cowl. Are your editors underestimating their readers’ international savvy, assuming they’ll be simply bought final yr’s recycled cowl tales? Regardless of the causes for recycling from different nations (lack of creativeness, assets…), it doesn’t replicate nicely on the integrity of H&H editors or your skill to determine a number one artistic edge. As a substitute, it smacks of a lazy cynicism, a provincial, backwater mentality and disrespect on your readers.
— Mariza Teal
Why, oh why, do you assume it’s important to embrace articles on houses within the US? Every month there’s at the least one story about an American designer or dwelling. You may have reached a brand new low this month with an article a couple of Cape Cod-raised designer residing in New York, a stylist residing in Australia, a pair in Connecticut and, the icing on the cake, a day journey within the Berkshires! There are various, many American publications on the market. Please maintain this one Canadian.
— Olga Mondoux
I used to be so excited to get my July situation with the headline “Cottage Residing on a Houseboat”. As a Lake Erie-raised lady now residing within the US, I’ve lengthy envisioned having a “summer time dwelling” on a houseboat. I sat right down to learn the article in anticipation of discovering design inspiration for my floating dream cottage, and was dissatisfied that you just didn’t embrace any photographs of or particulars in regards to the staterooms. We so hardly ever see different types of housing in your journal, and I believe you probably did your readers a disservice by not together with them.
— Janie Manders Powell
June 2016
In your June 2016 version, I noticed a lovely challenge that concerned putting in a bi-fold door and including medallions (“Editor DIY”). We adopted the buying of merchandise and the set up to the letter. It appears lovely. One big downside: It’s fully non-functional! The medallions (the very same as within the image) are about 2¼ inches deep, however the door received’t even open midway earlier than they hit the door body. The image in your journal reveals set up on a framed door; the one approach this works is with a frameless door. We spent round $175 Canadian for a non-functional door. Your directions have to specify among the particulars you occurred to depart out.
— Patty Lee
The photograph of the rug featured on web page 37 of the Could situation was so lovely that I lower it out and framed it. If solely I might afford the actual factor!
— Karen Walker
I’ve had alternative to learn your journal on many events, and surprise which part of the inhabitants it’s addressing. The houses and furnishings are outrageously costly, and I ponder what number of Canadians can afford something near what’s proven in H&H. I do know some readers wish to get concepts for his or her houses, myself included, however not at these costs.
— Rosemary Mooney
Your on-line journal is progressive and provoking. — Shannon Kirby, @shannonkirbyint, through Instagram
Could 2016
Relating to the “Show Artists” sidebar on web page 91 (“Design,” March), how “progressive” of your American good friend to make use of her mantels as “bases for high quality artwork” and, please recover from your self, “expertly edited shows of objets.” How pretentious!
@HouseandHome simply obtained the March situation! Love Nam Dang-Mitchell’s gorgeously lux magnificence & the NYC brownstone simply as I dreamed it to be. — Jacinta Zolob, @JZolob, through Instagram
Such a fairly cowl on the March @HouseandHome magazine. Love this kitchen. — David MacLellan, @prepit, through Twitter
Paris is the Metropolis of LIGHT, not “lights” (“View,” Could). The time period “ville lumière” is definitely meant to imply “metropolis of enlightenment” by way of tradition and studying and has nothing to do with the road lamps. Mon dieu.
— Tracy
April 2016
About Suzanne Dimma’s Valentine’s Day reflection (“Editor’s Web page,” February). You simply felt as should you had been there. Cherish these very particular bunkie reminiscences! So nicely written.
— Marlene Lackner
I used to be simply re-reading the “Editor’s Web page” of the June 2015 situation. How refreshing to learn, “be life like about how you reside.” I see all these lovely photos within the journal and all the time surprise, “Might I reside like that?” I learn the articles and see the gorgeous photos and really feel insufficient that I can’t do all of it. It positive is sweet to have the validation that I don’t must do all of it.
— Lyse
March 2016
I have to congratulate you in your January situation! I’ve been a reader previously, however sadly have strayed. Your options previously had been too fashionable for my style and approach too costly!
— Patricia Phillips
February 2016
Lynda, I sit up for seeing your new jewel-toned velvet couch (“View,” December)! I’ve all the time cherished the look of a sublime assertion couch, and hope to see extra examples in upcoming points.
— Michelle Delloch
I cherished the article “In with the New” in your January situation. It was nice to see a heat and fashionable flare to design. All too typically, “fashionable” will get a nasty rap for being chilly and naked, whereas I discovered this dwelling to be the alternative: the colours, heat wooden and accents had been so lovely.
— Madison Dalzell
I actually loved studying in regards to the new traits of 2016 you featured in your final situation (January). As an artist, I discover that art-driven adorning is a vital strategy I’ve used when dressing a room: discover a piece of artwork, and construct your room from the textures and colours discovered within the portray or {photograph}.
— Erik Paige
I’m an enormous fan of Home & Dwelling and naturally Lynda Reeves! To me, Lynda is pure design genius and a Canadian inside design icon. I’ve a pastime enterprise doing designer cookies (Amber’s Inventive Cookies), and was so impressed by the various vacation entrance doorways within the December situation. Thanks for the inspiration!
— Amber
It’s not useful to listing the supply of one thing as a retailer. Retailer merchandise comes and goes. Please listing the designer, producer, or one thing that may allow individuals to truly discover it. Typically you do that and it is rather useful, however different occasions you don’t.
— Sandra Bernstein
Observe from the Writer and Editor: For the product-based tales we produce, you will see designers and producers included wherever attainable. For our characteristic houses, we depend on our householders and designers to share their sources with us.We encourage you to contact these retailers for extra data.
January 2016
As a British viewer, I like the web TV part of your web site. Among the options are actually inspirational, and so nicely finished. Nonetheless, studying among the blurb this week I got here throughout “favourite” and “shade.” Is H&H adopting American spelling now? It’s unhealthy sufficient that “Christmas” has grow to be “vacation” in North America, however this appears a brand new departure, or is Canada bi-spelling in addition to bi-lingual now?
— Russell Hogben
I’m an avid reader of each the English and French variations of your journal. However, being totally bilingual, I can’t assist however discover the poor high quality of translation of the French model — particularly the titles. Basically, I discover that the “punch” your titles have in English falls fully flat in French. No effort seems to be made by the translators to spin the French model. A profitable translation of a title retains the which means and performs with phrases to attain the identical slant. For instance “Weekend Residing” from the July 2015 situation was translated to “Vivre à la champagne,” which has a way more rural connotation and fully loses the leisure facet of the unique title. Whereas I’m not a translator, and I understand deadline strain can impression the standard of labor, your French model may benefit from snappier titles that respect the unique intent of the English writer.
— Andre Mercier
It’s very disappointing that it’s best to present a beautiful thought of the botanical mural solely to search out out this isn’t out there in Canada. Sure, it may be ordered on-line, however entails duties and the lack to view in particular person earlier than buying. You shouldn’t be teasing your subscribers with one thing inaccessible — you’re a Canadian journal, and as such, ought to provide up Canadian merchandise.
— Eva Blitz
December 2015
Your October situation was the very best ever. I couldn’t consider it; I assumed I used to be studying a unique journal. The variability, the colours, the fascinating locations… it felt extra like Vogue Residing. That is what I’m in search of after I purchase {a magazine}; it makes me fly away, seeing the world and what’s on the market. I used to be over the moon.
— Brigitta Lorenzen
The final journal I obtained from you was very disappointing (November)! I positive hope you subsequent one might be a Christmas one. The article on web page 69 irritated me with all of the “luxe”/“glam” and so forth. Thanks.
— Suzanne
Love these #dogfriendly #decor ideas [on H&H online]. I’ll quickly have a fantastically adorned dwelling… all that’s lacking is the pet! — Dena Gouweloos, @denagouweloos, through Twitter
Oh my goodness lastly made these #blackenedbrusselsprouts [from the October issue] thxs @HouseandHome they had been Delish! #brusselsprouts — Pgal, @justpgal, through Twitter
So many lovely issues and concepts! I like @HouseandHome journal! — Allyson J. Elizabeth, @ajeteed, through Twitter
November 2015
I just lately picked up your journal after a protracted break from subscribing. It was so disappointing! As I learn the lengthy lists of name-dropping by Lynda Reeves, I puzzled why an editor would enable this to be printed. I believe you’re relying in your stars (Suzanne Dimma, Lynda Reeves) to hold the journal, which is a big fail since all that comes throughout is snobbery and a privileged aesthetic. It could be time for a recent perspective. —
Alison
In regards to the Ikea kitchen, I understand photographs must be staged, however foolish staging makes me indignant. Placing art work beside the steam of the range and kettle, and layering ornamental cookbooks the place all of the mess of spoons and effervescent sauces would happen, simply makes the entire kitchen seem to be it isn’t meant for use. The disrespect proven to the artwork by inserting it in such a weak place is what annoys me most. I’m positive these objects would get replaced with utensil holders and knife racks as quickly because the cameras go away.
— M.D.
I’m loving the #returntodecorating @suzannedimma @HouseandHome #octoberissue. So joyful the embrace of sample, texture & layers is again! — Julia Black, @JuliaWBlack, through Twitter
100% #kitchenenvy. Thanks @houseandhomemag for the unrelenting inspiration to tear every little thing out of my dwelling, and make it a masterpiece. Finest kitchen characteristic, so far. #design #modernfarmhouse #up to date #type #micdrop #thereisnothingbetter #wantit #needit” — 12heatherm, @12heatherm, through Instagram
October 2015
Loving the brand new on-line Home & Dwelling… nice job. Brilliant, clear, informative. Wow.
— Deborah Richardson
So impressed with this new web site! Congrats, Home and Dwelling; you managed to outdo even your self (no small feat). I LOVE IT!!
— Nat
I like my subscription to your journal. Although my place is totally adorned sometimes I can sneak in one of many concepts. One among my favourite issues to do is to sit down with a cuppa espresso and browse your journal on a weekend morning.
— Cheryl
I first began subscribing to your journal within the ’80s and discontinued my subscription within the early 2000s owing to a structure displaying fur. After combating a aggressive journal for just a few years, I lastly got here again to you. You produce the higher product. Nonetheless, even after a decade an a half of animal rights enlightenment, I see as soon as once more, within the August situation, a structure with actual fur used as a throw on a settee (“Adorning”). Have you ever no idea of the quantity of struggling and ache is mendacity on that couch? Disgrace on you.
— Norma Webb
Might we’ve an “All Canadian” situation? With the greenback so low, I’d like to see Canadian sources for materials, furnishings, et cetera all throughout Canada (please don’t neglect in regards to the prairies!)
— Carol Corenblum
Love this [DIY roll-up mattress] (“Editor DIY,” July) — can have a go — the mattress appears good and really helpful for little individuals staying over, if you’re wanting beds! — Lynn Kilvington, through Fb
Superior tiny dwelling featured in @HouseandHome! No area is simply too small to be purposeful. #tinyhome #tinyisthenewbig [“A Small Rustic City Cabin,” H&H TV] — Sarah Chmielewski, @dancnart, through Twitter
LOVE this! @houseandhomemag particular version “Ask a Designer” opinions how a lot {a magazine} characteristic kitchen actually prices. That is so good. Can’t rely the occasions somebody asks for a luxurious kitchen with a minimal price range. As my grandfather used to say “champagne style on a beer price range” good job #houseandhome — Ashley Saywell, @saywellinteriors, through Instagram
September 2015
How unlucky that Home & Dwelling has finished an article most summers recently on a Nova Scotia residence, however is definitely nonetheless caught in Toronto. It’s grow to be a little bit of a joke, as one is aware of earlier than even seeing it that will probably be about Toronto designers or the Toronto individuals who use them, and will probably be in Chester with credit for a lot of the merchandise being a enterprise in Toronto. Whereas Nova Scotia is a small province, it does have an incredible variety of great homes surprisingly located outdoors the village of Chester and surprisingly in contrast to Toronto cottages or houses. Have an journey! Go away Toronto and take a look at the actual Nova Scotia.
— Carole Collins
Fully agree with Jeanne F. in your July situation’s RSVP: “trad” is irritating!
— Ok.G.
I used to be happy to obtain my newest version of Home & Dwelling. Adore it. I used to be just lately recycling 10 years value of your journal attributable to lack of area (plus the truth that my shelf was buckling below the burden). I couldn’t assist however discover the distinction within the measurement of the journal — they’re a lot thinner now. Why? I do miss Cameron McNeil’s articles on revamping areas within the dwelling. And I’d wish to see extra articles about Western Canada, quite than cottage nation in Ontario. These so referred to as “cottages” are mansions in comparison with the cottage my household used to go to on 9 Mile Lake within the Muskokas. All the identical, I do love your journal and sit up for receiving it every month.
— Dorothy Carney
@lyndareeves LOVED this [View column] a lot! What a reduction — #BeautyisBack #interiordesign #Adorning — Eric Ross Interiors, @ERossInteriors, through Twitter
Two of my fave issues: #houseandhomemag and #woodlake #okanagan #BC — Kerry Clynes @kkclynes, through Instagram
August 2015
After subscribing for just a few years I have to say that it’s quite disappointing to see the restricted variety represented in your journal. Though it’s apparent that you just goal a sure demographic, and that most of the portraits represented are for promoting functions, I nonetheless really feel that if you’re actually “Canada’s Journal of Dwelling and Fashion” it’s best to acknowledge the design efforts, concepts and contributions of individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and cultures. Lots of these people most definitely personal houses that they’ve proudly adorned and designed.
— A. R.
Absorbing extra inspiration & concepts in [the] newest particular version @houseandhomemag #summerstyle #projectbackyardmakeover — Heather Pitcher, @heather_j_pitcher, through Instagram
Beloved the July situation @HouseandHome So good to see the web page on @hopsongraceTO — 2 good cookies with a beautiful enterprise. — Lisa Tant, @LisaTant, through Twitter
July 2015
How unlucky that Home & Dwelling has finished an article most summers recently on a Nova Scotia residence, however is definitely nonetheless caught in Toronto. It’s grow to be a little bit of a joke, as one is aware of earlier than even seeing it that will probably be about Toronto designers or the Toronto individuals who use them, and will probably be in Chester with credit for a lot of the merchandise being a enterprise in Toronto. Whereas Nova Scotia is a small province, it does have an incredible variety of great homes surprisingly located outdoors the village of Chester and surprisingly in contrast to Toronto cottages or houses. Have an journey! Go away Toronto and take a look at the actual Nova Scotia.
— Carole Collins
I used to be happy to obtain my newest version of Home & Dwelling. Adore it. I used to be just lately recycling 10 years value of your journal attributable to lack of area (plus the truth that my shelf was buckling below the burden). I couldn’t assist however discover the distinction within the measurement of the journal — they’re a lot thinner now. Why? I do miss Cameron McNeil’s articles on revamping areas within the dwelling. And I’d wish to see extra articles about Western Canada, quite than cottage nation in Ontario. These so referred to as “cottages” are mansions in comparison with the cottage my household used to go to on 9 Mile Lake within the Muskokas. All the identical, I do love your journal and sit up for receiving it every month.
— Dorothy Carney
June 2015
After subscribing for just a few years I have to say that it’s quite disappointing to see the restricted variety represented in your journal. Though it’s apparent that you just goal a sure demographic, and that most of the portraits represented are for promoting functions, I nonetheless really feel that if you’re actually “Canada’s Journal of Dwelling and Fashion” it’s best to acknowledge the design efforts, concepts and contributions of individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and cultures. Lots of these people most definitely personal houses that they’ve proudly adorned and designed.
— A. R.
Simply needed to say how pretty it’s to flip by means of Home & Dwelling when it arrives in my mail every month. I wish to have my very own copy that takes me on a fantasy dwelling tour every time I have to calm down. It’s like happening an imaginary trip all of the well-decorated, neat, colourful and trendy houses.
— Margie
Could 2015
Wow! I like the watercolor lampshade! (“Editor DIY,” Could 2015).
— Mary Alice Flood
April 2015
Your April “Trend Insiders at Dwelling” situation was wonderful! Whereas I acknowledge and admire the position of an inside designer, I actually benefit from the private contact that may solely be achieved by somebody styling their very own dwelling — particularly when that particular person has an incredible eye for design. The houses of Virginia Johnson and Rebecca Taylor had been notably great expressions of their very own private types.
— Veronica
It was definitely heartening to see a characteristic on artistic skills within the April situation. As “Canada’s journal of dwelling and magnificence” it will appear crucial to encourage and rejoice all kinds of design aesthetics in addition to the range of design expertise out there on this nation. Alongside these strains, Houzz just lately gave Jeremy Aykroyd, a Toronto designer, an award — absolutely it is a excellent alternative to introduce readers to his work in addition to that of different rising designers.
— Rhonda Kastner
I’m deeply upset and offended by the ceviche article in your April situation (“Recipe Lab”). I come from a Peruvian household and take my Peruvian heritage very significantly. In 2004, the Peruvian Nationwide Cultural Institute declared ceviche to be Peru’s Nationwide Dish, and the significance of ceviche is so nice that the federal government declared June twenty eighth as “Día del Ceviche.” Calling the primary recipe “Basic Peruvian Ceviche,” is an insult to all who treasure Peruvian heritage. There are not any apples, apple cider vinegar, piquillo peppers, cayenne and espellete pepper, or extra-virgin olive oil in a real and traditional Peruvian ceviche. Whereas I perceive cooks can, and can, make their very own Anglicized variations of ceviche, what’s described in your article isn’t, by any definition, “traditional” or “Peruvian.”
— Mila Carvo
March 2015
I like the Home & Dwelling [digital] app! I’ve subscribed for the reason that starting, however I’ve seen that the previous couple of months have been overrun with adverts. This month (March), 24 of the primary 30 pages are commercials! I perceive they’re essential, however that may be a bit a lot. In any other case it’s an incredible app.
— Trina
I like the kitchen in March’s “Residing.” Nonetheless, look how the girl has to go on her tiptoes to succeed in the second shelf! I had my cupboards put in to have the ability to attain three cabinets simply. My backsplash is 16″ excessive and the primary shelf is eighteen″ from the counter — an actual pleasure for a 5’3″ homemaker.
— Terri
Your March situation is an instance of the disconnect between adorning the pages of {a magazine} and adorning a house! In her Editor’s Letter, Suzanne factors out that whereas open shelving appears “dreamy,” they “don’t actually work.” However look how most of the pages that comply with characteristic open shelving. And what a riot that the problem closes with an article by Steven Gambrel on the deserves of open shelving!
— Carolyn
I’ve been a subscriber for a few years, however am dissatisfied with the March situation. The house featured in “Inventive Licence” is a non-example of fine design and adorning: the structure and magnificence mixes of furnishings make no sense by way of area planning and good style. Equally, the kitchen featured in “A Research in Contrasts” is a mish-mash of wooden varieties, finishes and paint colours which might be completely discordant and unappealing.
— Jennifer Butterfield
I like the look of the black cabinetry on web page 87 of “A Research in Contrasts” within the March situation. The rug within the photograph enhances the room completely.
— Carolyn
I used to subscribe to your journal and stopped as a result of I discovered the pages to be full of pedestrian adorning. I purchased March’s situation pondering that this one needs to be a no brainer, with so many superb kitchens and loos on the market, however I’ve to say that is in all probability the final situation I purchase. I do know you need to present us stuff that’s totally different, however present us extraordinary, not “designed by the typical Joe.”
— Susan
H&H has been having delusions of grandeur for the previous couple of years. Who buys $525 throw cushions, besides designers working for very rich shoppers? I cherished the journal for years, however I discover it exhausting to narrate to now.
— Liz Chapple
February 2015
I’ve simply obtained my copy of the February 2015 situation and I’ve to say: Actually? Once more? Three Toronto houses. Once more. And an 8,000 sq. ft. home? In an age the place international warming is occurring at a sooner fee than ever?
— Debbie Prepare dinner
I discover it maddening when readers complain in regards to the measurement of featured houses. Have they no creativeness or want to dream? In February’s RSVP, I discovered it “pretentious” (to make use of her phrase) that one reader thinks most Canadians reside in 2,500-square-foot houses. I reside in a modest 1,800-square-foot dwelling and like to take concepts out of your pages to make my dwelling my million-dollar fort.
— Debra Harmer
February’s “Ask a Designer” completely missed the mark. A reader asks how one can prepare furnishings to accommodate their 65″ TV. Joel Bray’s resolution is to not recommend the place the TV needs to be positioned, however to buy a smaller TV and paint the room. Actually, transfer the TV they already personal someplace else and purchase a brand new, smaller one? That isn’t an answer.
— Peter Psutka
I like the images you embrace within the Supply Information. The images spotlight small particulars that readers could miss.
— Mildred Method
January 2015
I actually hope Suzanne Dimma largely turns her front room again to its authentic state (“Can 4 Tendencies Stay in One Room?”)! Whereas Stacey and Joel did an incredible job, the unique design was so pretty and traditional: the drapes lifted your eyes and helped steadiness the visible weight of the hutch, as did that attractive gold mirror. The brand new espresso desk is best suited to a backyard room, and eliminating the Mouille lamp feels felony.
— Justine Taylor
I cherished the colour scheme of the room featured in your January 2015 cowl, however was amused by the room featured in “Baby’s Play” (Rooms That Work). The ridiculous extravagance of a $2,399 Murano chandelier positioned in a children’ room, inside a brief throw of a basketball hoop, made me chuckle out loud.
— Linda Wright
I’ve had a Home & Dwelling subscription for years now. I completely find it irresistible, and it has been so inspirational to me. I’ve simply accomplished a design designation by means of New York Institute of Artwork & Design and most of my affect has been Lynda and Suzanne’s type and your very gifted group. Sometime I hope to be featured in your pages, as my husband and I are power renovators and promote each home we listing in roughly two weeks principally attributable to our obsession with bettering actual property and adorning. It’s nice to examine likeminded individuals in your tales. Bravo!
— Elaine Lowes
I’ve loved Home & Dwelling over time, however sadly I’ll be letting my subscription lapse. Typically, I’ll see concepts that I can use or that I believe are fascinating, however the January situation had completely nothing for me. I perceive that whenever you’re immersed in an environment you start to assume a sure approach, so {that a} $6,000 couch appears regular and a 3,000 sq. ft. dwelling for 4 appears high quality. However as a mean Canadian, you’re approach off the mark. My household has a family earnings of over 100K, but there isn’t any approach we might spend 70K to renovate a kitchen… or perhaps I ought to say would spend.
— Debbie Prepare dinner
Love my Home & Dwelling, however one grievance. Reasonably a humorous one coming from an immigrant: sufficient of utilizing American designers within the “Ask a Designer” part. I’m positive there are designers from Canada who would do that column for an affordable worth — I can recommend just a few! With the worldwide market sucking enterprise away from our nation we have to extol our homegrown market at each flip.
— Rowan Reimer
Editor’s word: Although Home & House is a Canadian-born journal, we’re proud to say that we’ve extensive distribution in america. This implies we’ve readership throughout North America, and so our featured designers replicate this variety.
December 2014
I cherished the self-importance mirrors within the principal lavatory of Brian Gluckstein’s Princess Margaret Showhome within the December situation. I’ve a rest room with the identical configuration; the window is positioned above the self-importance and I used to be having hassle including a mirror — till I noticed this photograph! I’d like to make use of this inspiration in my dwelling!
— Jessica B.
I simply obtained my first journal from a subscription and I’ve to inform you I’m very dissatisfied in it! All of the furnishings look the identical: approach too fashionable, approach too many skinny furnishings. We aren’t all 89 kilos! There may be nothing “homey” about this journal!
— V. Watson
Are you able to please chorus from together with fragrance adverts in your journal (December 2014)? I like H&H, however actually don’t like my journal smelling prefer it was bathed in chemical substances, even after I’ve eliminated the advert. As somebody who’s delicate to synthetic smells, I’d a lot quite get pleasure from your journal headache-free. Thanks!
— Karen Webster
The Final Information To Vacation 2014
In Vacation you have got a Raspberry Thumbprint Cookie recipe that doesn’t work. I attempted it the primary time and the dough merely crumbled after I tried to make a thumbprint. Considering that I did one thing fallacious, I attempted it once more. Identical outcome. There may be undoubtedly one thing very fallacious with this recipe. I believe it’s best to attempt it once more and see in case your dough crumbles. It’s very maddening, as they ended up within the rubbish.
— Gail Palkeinen
Editor’s word: How irritating for you! We triple-tested the recipe and located that it labored — the secret’s to make sure your dough is nicely blended. In case you have hassle forming balls, or discover they crumble when thumb-printed, attempt letting the dough relaxation for a couple of minutes on the counter (so the butter softens into the bottom almonds). You possibly can additionally kind the balls, barely flatten and bake them, then make thumbprints with a teaspoon as soon as they arrive out of the oven.
November 2014
As an inside decorator in a small city, you’ll be able to think about my anticipation on the arrival of H&H each month! So a lot of my inspirations and concepts come out of your fabulous journal. I particularly cherished “Learning the Classics” (November 2014), with the elegant decorations and conventional type. I sit up for your subsequent situation to assist beautify my shoppers’ houses for the vacations!
— Stephanie McKenna
I like your journal however after studying the November situation, I’ll now not be buying it. I’ve reached my restrict with “Completely happy Holidays,” “Seasons Greetings” and different such secure greetings. It’s CHRISTMAS!!!! When did “Christmas” grow to be a grimy phrase? That is Canada, and I welcome individuals of all nationalities and cultures to this glorious nation, BUT I’m bored with my traditions being modified in order to not insult others. If I, as a Canadian, had been to maneuver to a different nation, would I anticipate them to alter their traditions to suit mine? By no means. So why ought to I’ve to cope with this? Cease this foolishness. Once more, that is Christmas.
— Colleen Saunders
I discovered the cottage in Muskoka lovely (“A Winter’s Story,” November 2014). I all the time surprise after I see these lovely locations with only a few window coverings within the kitchen, bedrooms, and loos — is that finished for the journal photos? Sure, you do get lovely vistas looking, however what about these trying in? The query of warmth involves thoughts as nicely, particularly with the attractive snow views.
— Loree Baker
I’ve been a devoted H&H subscriber for years and November’s merchandise on Jillian Harris’ Vancouver dwelling (“A Good Classic”) has impressed me to jot down you for the primary time. I’m sorry to begin our correspondence on a damaging word, however I’m very unimpressed with the girly, glittery and quite cheesy decor of this home. I’m a fan of Adore it or Checklist it Vancouver, and of Jillian Harris particularly, however this home doesn’t do her justice. Maybe her Kelowna dwelling does?
— Mary
I just lately obtained my renewal discover and seen that you just appear to have eradicated “Canadian” from the identify of the journal. It nonetheless seems on the duvet web page of my newest situation, however additionally it is lacking from the masthead of your on-line presence. Why is that this? One of many causes that I subscribe is to help Canadian publishing.
— Lynda Bowen
Writer’s word: We’re a proudly Canadian publishing firm, born proper right here in Toronto. Nonetheless, as we publish two editions of H&H — one for our Canadian readers, and one other for our readers in america — the identify “Home & Dwelling” seems on our shared web site and renewal notices. Hope that clears up the confusion.
I’ve exhausting copies going again to the primary weeks of Home & Dwelling. They actually fill one facet of my garments closet! I needed to lower off my subscription as a result of I had no place to place one other copy. Then sooner or later I obtained a word within the mail suggesting that I get the iPhone app. On the identical time I discovered your lovely web site with H&H On-line TV! The iPad newsstand got here out and I signed up instantly. Now I’ve a stunning assortment of H&H. Simply love these digital variations!
— Rod
Beloved the H&H On-line TV episode for the small townhouse makeover. The 2 designers provided nice concepts. Finances-friendly, too. Thanks.
— Diane Novini
October 2014
I’m writing to say that I used to be very dissatisfied together with your October 2014 situation! Why? As a result of it was like trying to find one thing to get the subsequent repair going! I’m sorry however a headboard made out of lattice isn’t okay. I like you guys, however this situation was not what I anticipated. I like new issues, however generally it doesn’t must be so handmade!
— Jessica Stocker
What on earth is happening in “Flight of Fancy” (October 2014)? I actually didn’t like all of the name-dropping. Am I speculated to know who this Picasso biographer is? Or random artwork sellers from London? I actually struggled to narrate to this text. Alternatively, I actually loved the August situation — particularly the “Dwelling Truths.” Simply throw the phrases “purposeful household design” on the market and I’m hooked.
— Meredith
September 2014
I used to be stunned to see empty bookshelves on the duvet of your September 2014 situation. I used to be then shocked to see that the identical cabinets had been stuffed when the photograph was repeated contained in the journal. Presumably, the extra books and equipment had been added utilizing Photoshop. The unlucky consequence is that each photograph that I checked out subsequently made me surprise if the design was actual, or if it had been augmented by a savvy Photoshop-user.
— Justine Scales
Editor’s word: Thanks on your letter, Justine. In actual fact, what occurred is precisely the alternative of what you thought — we needed to take away among the books from the cabinets on our cowl picture. Typically, once we place textual content over {a photograph} on our cowl, we have to take away distracting background objects (like among the books, on this case) to make the textual content simpler for individuals to learn. It’s all the time necessary that our cowl strains are legible so that folks know at a look what they’re getting inside. You may relaxation assured that the interiors we characteristic in H&H are shot in real-life adorned houses – that’s what makes them so fascinating for us to characteristic!
August 2014
I laughed and laughed studying about how “toddler-friendly” the house featured in “A New Mix” is meant to be [August 2014 issue]. Aside from the truth that the child doesn’t seem to eat (no excessive chair), the variety of lovely objet d’art-come-weapons-of-destruction is simply astonishing. That child will need to have the restraint of a saint! After the final two hours at my home with my three and one yr previous, I’ve come to the conclusion that probably the most child-friendly area would have all the gorgeous issues at the least 5 toes up, and all of the seating low to the bottom, in order to not present a stepping stool to anarchy. (Additionally, how the mom should journey over that vintage race automotive ride-on toy on the best way to the crib in the course of the night time!)
— Mary Fraser-Hamilton
Editor’s word: Thanks on your suggestions, Mary. In our August situation we strove to characteristic a wide range of household houses to go well with a variety of tastes and life. Although you could have discovered this contemporary dwelling impractical, the householders actually do discover it fairly purposeful for his or her day-to-day life, because it’s vivid, open and clutter-free. And, because the house owner Lauren Currie shared: electrical cords are tucked safely away, the upholstery and exhausting surfaces are sturdy and simple to wash, and “something inside attain of little palms isn’t treasured or breakable.” The charming race automotive toy you point out simply rolls to the facet when the room isn’t styled for a photograph shoot. I sincerely hope that you just had been capable of get some inspiration and concepts from the remainder of the problem that you could apply in your individual household dwelling.
Relating to the August situation cowl — so very amazed that you’d use an image of youngsters with such unhealthy manners. Toes up on the desk and sitting up on cabinets! Actually!
— S. Stevenson
Wow, so joyful to listen to different individuals do the stashing of “stuff” when firm arrives unexpectedly [August 2014 issue]. My Mother had a spot for every little thing and she or he all the time felt I needed to be the identical. Nope, I missed that gene, so I stash papers in huge baskets and put in a closet. I do know somebody who stashes all of it in her oven… yikes!
— Margaret Hackett
July 2014
I simply learn the July 2014 situation and was fairly pissed off relating to two articles on dwelling decor. I’m utilizing the time period “dwelling decor” considerably loosely… actually? “On the Rocks” demonstrates not a designer’s skill to create a welcoming dwelling set in a wonderful pure panorama that anybody would need to reside in — it demonstrates that, when with none expertise or inspiration in any respect, select white. That that is then described because the designer capitalizing on the setting’s pure magnificence is a positive guess to not ever select this designer for any challenge of mine. This whole lack of inspiration is then adopted by an equally insipid work in “A Shore Factor.” Good grief, two out of two for white solely on the partitions, the furnishings and to cowl all pure wooden work once more within the stark palette of solely white on white. Sheesh, are you guys getting bored with trying to find true inspiration? That these houses are additionally surrounded by pure magnificence is a travesty, it’s not impressed, it’s not Scandinavian, it’s with none benefit in any respect. Deeply dissatisfied.
— Janice Laprade
June 2014
Simply obtained the June 2014 situation of H&H. I’m not as enthralled with H&H as I as soon as was. I continuously go to New Zealand and so they have a number of dwelling decor magazines. The one I choose highlights houses which were designed and adorned by non-professionals — simply common individuals. There may be, subsequently, no promotional materials accompanying the articles. So the articles and photos are all the time authentic and inspirational. Only a facet word: I counted 63 pages out of a complete of 136 dedicated to promoting. Yikes!
— Louise Robinson
Why do you make the writing so rattling troublesome to see with these 75-year-old eyes. It’s so irritating!
— Ken Carlson
Could 2014
In your Could 2014 situation there have been two issues that basically grabbed my consideration. The primary was the Collins Ikat pillow by Madeline Weinrib on web page 36. $950 for a pillow??? Was this some form of typo? I’m pretty sure that no smart particular person would pay that form of cash for a pillow except it was both Madeline’s mom, hoping to help her daughter’s overdue pupil mortgage or a type of millionaire designers who couldn’t care much less what they spend because it isn’t their cash in any case. Sure, the pillow is enticing however I wouldn’t precisely name it an funding piece like some furnishings the place one will maintain it eternally and have it handed right down to the subsequent technology when they’re gone. My different level pertains to security and design. Your “Avenue Smarts” story on web page 62 confirmed a really good home transformation. Nonetheless, there are NO railings alongside the entrance steps of the home. Sure, it does look higher than earlier than however with babies, aged guests and our poor dying-out postal carriers, these steps will be extraordinarily harmful. I suppose this can be totally different in Ontario however I do know that in BC they might by no means let this occur. After we constructed our dwelling from scratch simply over ten years in the past, there was no approach we’d have been allowed to do such a factor. I’m questioning the practicality of such an thought if readers prefer it after which attempt the identical factor themselves simply to be later put by means of the wringer for unsafe practices.
— Vicki W.
The interiors you characteristic are principally finished in East Coast fashionable nation type. For these of us in Western Canada, whose houses aren’t brick and 100 years previous, this type is simply too fussy. However your Could out of doors situation could make me rethink my choice to not renew. It’s lovely. Good job.
— Carol Tamblyn
I can’t even start to inform you how dissatisfied I’m since I subscribed to H&H. White partitions, white partitions, white partitions! That could be the “in” factor, however you’re undoubtedly overdoing it. I needed some inspiration on how one can beautify my dwelling. Now I do know — white partitions! Blah.
— Gail Parkhurst
Within the “Into the Blue” story, the house owner Magela Bruno states she “couldn’t reside with the brown flooring, with the honey shade watching me”! So she PAINTED them! Actually, how terrible — she might have stained them to a extra appropriate shade, however to color them is nearly felony. With householders wanting hardwood flooring on a regular basis in new builds and in older houses, I for one discover this not a intelligent combine or design type in any respect. —
Mrs. M. Wilson
I needed to chuckle after I learn your Could situation RSVP column about incorporating rugs in a kitchen. What higher strategy to heat up a kitchen (particularly THIS winter) than by way of a strategically positioned rug? Sure, REALLY! We now have had a stunning wool rug on our ceramic ground within the kitchen for 20 years.
— Jadzia von Heyman
I used to be stunned the backlash within the Could 2014 RSVP web page in opposition to a rug within the kitchen. I’ve had a 6′ woven cotton rug in entrance of my sink for a few years. It’s mushy underfoot, and after I see on the finish of per week what has landed on the rug and never on my lovely hardwood ground, I’m grateful that it’s there.
— Sharon H.
I got here throughout your publication through YouTube, and shortly grew to become an avid follower of your video updates. So after I found the journal within the newsstand, I had no selection however to purchase it — this was 5 months in the past and now I’m a agency follower and addict. I actually admire that every one the media materials is out there internationally, as I’m the U.Ok.
— Nyasha
I’ve been subscribing to H&H for a few years. This yr whereas on trip I made a decision to subscribe to the digital version for the iPad pill. WELL!!!!! I used to be so excited to see the pages, it was as if I had walked into the rooms in particular person. The decision, high quality and clearness of the pictures are unbelievable. Kudos to everybody who produces the journal on this format! It was amazingly easy to enroll, and I used to be overseas on the time!
— Judy Sawhney
April 2014
After I noticed the April 2014 cowl, I used to be stunned. It appears just like the room has a grimy previous industrial carpet and there’s no actual adorning. You may’t actually see the room, plus the colours are so drab. It actually stood out as uninteresting and uninspiring subsequent to all of the colourful spring magazines.
— Hailey Morris
Suzanne Blogs On Chester, N.S. Should-Sees: I’ve been to a lot of these locations talked about…love all of them. Hope the Rope Loft sticks round, we’ve all the time loved going there. Village/City…simply semantics for my part. It feels extra like a city to me. — Nicole
I actually get pleasure from your many inspirational and idea-filled blogs on houseandhome.com. I sit up for them every week, in addition to my weekly repair of the most recent on-line TV episode — I can’t look forward to Mondays! Nonetheless, I believe it’s time to clean up the posts. We’re all nonetheless viewing Christmas posts, and though they’re informative, they’re simply not what we’d like after such a protracted, tedious winter. So please, expensive bloggers, give us all some recent inspiration. — Pleasure
The Most On-Pattern Room of 2015— you all simply knocked it out of the ballpark! That design was so artistic and customized and colossal! Thanks for all of your expertise! — Franki
Simply needed to say I completely love the combo in Carlo Colacci’s dwelling (Classic Fashion Finished Proper). I want you’ll present extra of this type in your journal. I simply can’t get sufficient of it. Maintain it coming. — Joelle Wilcox
I’ve subscribed to your journal for a really very long time and watched H&H On-line TV. I’m very pissed off that there isn’t any captioning on the web movies. As an individual with a listening to impairment, I really feel that I can’t benefit from the movies. — Lynda Morin
The Historic Stratford Dwelling proven on H&H On-line TV is simply lovely. I’ve watched the video so many occasions — love the kitchen. Will this dwelling be featured in a future situation? I hope so! — Kris McLean
Having to look at and take heed to promoting each time I watch considered one of your video segments is changing into very annoying, and there’s no strategy to skip them like on different web sites. Please, should you’re going to listing 10 fascinating segments, don’t impose promoting earlier than every one. They’re quick, however an actual nuisance. — Lucie
I puzzled if this a part of the location was new — I by no means realized we might watch precise episodes, they had been nice! Thanks! — Deb Honest
Small Dwelling Renovation: Whereas that may be a nicely finished area I couldn’t reside with the concept of strolling straight into the home and my kitchen sink. The cups and plates left over from breakfast or the lunch dishes on the counter. I just like the look of open idea, however wouldn’t reside in it. I additionally can not get with sinks within the island which might be the one sink within the kitchen. A prep sink, positive, however my principal sink — no, simply no. I actually hope this pattern fades out. I’m in all probability too conventional for this stuff. The finishes on this home had been very nice and I favored that she blended the metals. — DinNDee
Century Dwelling Replace: The lavatory is insane! Though the home is fantastically finished, it does make you surprise how a lot power that should take to warmth and funky… — Salt’s Press
Historic Mill-Turned-Cottage: Lovely however why does one resolve on “Moroccan” in a former mill? Nonetheless, I’ll take it and that “implausible” ottoman. Thanks for sharing. — Dathan
Tudor-Revival Renovation: That is my type to a ‘T’…cherished each inch of this home, I would like Samantha to remodel my home! Samantha Sensibility…that needs to be the identify of her design agency 🙂 — Lotusblossomed
Quebec Colonial Nation Home: Such a lovely dwelling with beautiful grounds and panorama. I like the white canvas for the inside. It’s clear and opens up every little thing. Superb adorning too. I need to go to you there….. — Ok.L.
Teen Woman Boho Bed room: That is wonderful low price range decor! Although I wasn’t very eager on it originally, I cherished it ultimately.— Eva Frade
Actor Yannick Bisson’s Dwelling: I’ve by no means been a fan of ‘fashionable’ structure, however I LOVE this home. And I LOVE this couple. I hope that they’re as good as they seem! My husband and I get pleasure from every little thing in regards to the Murdoch collection. — Betty Duncan
Spherical Furnishings Set-Up: I simply removed my sofa and have been trying to find the proper one with out luck. So this week I truly thought why not get 2 extra chairs (for a complete of 4) as a substitute. Now that I do know it’s a pattern — simply confirms the truth that I DO know what I’m doing when following my adorning intuition and furthering my schooling so as to take action! Thanks, H&H. — Angie Visintin
Sixties Rowhouse Renovation: Completely attractive! Two belongings you would possibly need to contemplate sooner or later — the step right down to the lounge can grow to be an issue. Simply not a secure thought. The second downside — the buttons on the customized banquette — will rust when material is steam cleaned. Keep away from these buttons in furnishings. The home is so lovely — pretty and vivid. Nicely finished! — saltnlightful
Congrats Home & Dwelling on a really nice story that includes @colettevdthillart within the October situation, and for bringing a global perspective to your readers together with her superb work and tremendous glam life 🙂 — Grace Castaneda @gracecastaneda
Photograph Gallery: New Life For Salvaged Finds: In 2011 I framed a Hungarian embroidery this manner (gray silk however a professionally assembled white body) and it’s nonetheless considered one of my favourite items! I hope it can look timeless. Seeing this makes me need to attempt the DIY route, perhaps with a brightly coloured backround. — Danslelakehouse
Oh wow that is superior. I’ve black placemats that look precisely like these doilies that I’ve been making an attempt to determine what to do with. Thanks for the fabulous thought! — Marianna Vecchio-Zimmerman
Nice thought, I’ve some handed down and had no thought what to do with them. — Sandy Boudreau
Oh sure. I’ve some my grandmother and mom made. Excellent thought. Will do that for positive. — Carol Burnell
Butter’s Coconut Cake Recipe: I can promise everybody…. it was good. @butterbakedgoods actually does it up proper! – Pinecone Camp
Can’t wait to dive into the December 2014 situation of Home & Dwelling. What enjoyable it’s to be impressed web page after web page! — Melody Dover, @melldover
Whew. Simply renewed my @HouseandHome subscription for an additional 2 years. I virtually let it lapse — that will’ve been terrible. #CantMissAnIssue — Kayleigh Platz, @write_girl
Good to see @FeistyChef featured in @HouseandHome October 2014 situation for her Roasted Pumpkin Soup @TheCanteenNS Should attempt. — Renee Fournier, @HalifaxRenee
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