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Isn’t October the perfect time for Thanksgiving? This is the month when autumn colours peak in most regions of our country. Plus, it’s harvest time, and who doesn’t love dropping by a farm stand for fresh produce and maybe picking the perfect pumpkin right from a pumpkin patch? To mark the season, we produced a special section that includes a Thanksgiving menu with recipes that are celebratory but simplified, so you can enjoy the day with family and friends. And I really love our fall decorating how-to story, where stylist Nicola Marc shows us how she brought the season’s beauty inside a Quebec countryside home. Nicola’s easy projects and styling tricks celebrate the traditional colours of autumn but in a fresh, modern and subtle way. We even have a shopping…

WE’RE INSPIRED BY… an autumnal palette refreshed with new takes on familiar fall hues. Amber - a muted version of pumpkin – is at the heart of this scheme, with a pale, warm straw colour and a bright greenish blue rounding it out. Black provides contrast to the earthy hues and hints at Halloween fun. PAINT PALETTE of the month COZY POSIES As soon as you feel that first nip in the air, it’s natural to start thinking about getting cozy: cue the woolly socks, snuggles by the fire and curling up with a good book. You’ll want to up the cozy factor of your decor, too, and one of our favourite ways to give a room a cocoon-like feel is with old-timey wallpaper in warm harvest hues. Look for patterns…

Imagine a chair that provides complete comfort and total relaxation after a long, stressful day, an intense workout or even just for unwinding. Jaymar has created exactly that with its revolutionary EGO Recliner. Designed and manufactured in Canada, this rocking and swivelling recliner can be adapted to your body shape and size - simply choose the perfect combination between the width of the seat area and the height of the backrest. This recliner has an integrated lumbar support system, including a pumpable air cushion that helps reduce lower back pain, improve posture, and promote mobility in the lumbar region. Fully reclined, it can also help relieve sciatica pain. The EGO Recliner’s deep sense of relaxation is furthered by a heated back cushion. Reaching a warming temperature of around 25 degrees,…

INGREDIENTS MAKES 6 SERVINGS Pie Crust 1¾ cups all-purpose flour¼ tsp salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed¼ cup ice water Peach Filling 4 ripe but firm peaches, thinly sliced3 tbsp granulated sugar3 tbsp cornstarch2 tbsp lemon juice½ tsp almond extractPinch salt Topping 3 tbsp liquid honey1 egg⅓ cup sliced almonds, crumbled2 tbsp granulated sugarFresh thyme leaves (optional) DIRECTIONS Pie Crust In bowl of food processor fitted with dough blade, pulse flour and salt for a few seconds. Remove lid; sprinkle butter over flour mixture; replace lid. Pulse, a few seconds at a time, until dough forms but bits of butter are still visible. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing until batter is smooth. Transfer dough to work surface and lightly knead until smooth. Form dough into disc;…

HIGH $4,927 LOW $1,925 2 IN 1 Start a wash and forget about it until the laundry is ready to be folded? That’s a reality thanks to this combo washer-dryer. This revolutionary appliance washes and dries a load of laundry in just 98 minutes. Plus, it comes with multiple features that make life easier, including an automatic soap dispenser, so you don’t have to add detergent for up to 47 washes, and AI Opti Wash & Dry technology, which detects the level of dirt and adjusts the wash settings for you. IN SINK A deep utility sink is essential in the laundry room for hand-washing items, but that’s not the only purpose it serves. From filling buckets for floor washing to cleaning up on crafts day with the kids, the…

The trick to working this vibrant look with zellige tiles is to lay out the whole pattern in advance, ensuring the perfect combo of colours. Are you a lover of history, charmed by the authentic? Does the word patina make your heart pitter-patter, and does texture make you swoon? Indeed, is your idea of chic to step out in ripped and worn denim paired with a crisp white shirt? If you answered yes to any or all of the above, then my last question is, can you pronounce zellige? Design wags know it rhymes with “prestige” and is the name of the glossy Moroccan-made tile found in some of the most stylish kitchens and baths these days. Real zellige tiles are glazed and fired in traditional kilns and then –…