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One of my fondest memories of summers past is the time spent at the family cottage of dear friends. He was a brilliant eccentric and she was a decorating doyenne. The cottage was on a remote Ontario lake, accessible only by a long and very bumpy dirt road. There were no signs to direct you and, if you got lost, no cell service. The cottage was a modest Pan-Abode that she’d dressed to the nines with beautiful antiques, summery chintz drapes, Pratesi sheets and fluffy towels. Every day, we’d do the walk all the way around the lake on a trail covered in fresh cedar mulch that she’d arranged. I never figured out how. He loved to organize picnic lunches on “the rock.” First, we had to catch a fish…

WHERE TO STAY Slaymaker & Nichols Most will come to this spot for dinner at the popular resto-bar, but those in the know will have booked a stay here. There are three guest rooms to choose from, each paying tribute to the city’s history, and Henry Slaymaker and William Nichols, who once brought a circus to town and stole attention away from a political gathering nearby, where confederacy was being established. Co-owner Christine McQuaid’s design features rich colours, vibrant patterns and extravagant touches like soaker tubs in the guest rooms. 82 Fitzroy St., slaymaker.ca Sydney Boutique Inn & Suites Once a convent, this building was repurposed in 2017 as a petite luxury inn overlooking the city’s harbour. Eighteen spacious, elegant suites offer a tranquil retreat after a day of sightseeing.…

SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR ACCENTS ECO-SAVVY LANTERNS OUTDOOR Allsop’s Soji Stella solar-powered lanterns charge during the day, then cast ethereal light patterns at night via intricate designs punched into the durable polyethylene-fibre shells.  From $65 each. Sheridan Nurseries. INDOOR Lucie Leroux (pictured) of Montreal’s Laboratoire Textile designs paper lantern–like pendants crafted from recycled fibres using limited cuts to minimize waste. The silhouettes and motifs in the line are all inspired by geometry.  From left: N°302, $380; N°135, $440. Laboratoire Textile. SEE SHOPPING LIST…

THE MAINE HOUSE II By Maura McEvoy, Basha Burwell and Kathleen Hackett The 30 rustic cottages in this book are teeming with character and quirkiness, including a decommissioned lighthouse, former hotel and boat shed. Evocatively photographed by Maura McEvoy, you can practically smell the salt air. Passed down over time yet remarkably unchanged, the preservation of these family retreats is poetic in scope. Niches overflow with transferware plates, chipped buoys and model ships while clusters of copper pots dangle from kitchen ceilings. Any cottager will immediately recognize the pristine encapsulation of time and memories that these special spaces hold. Vendome Press, 2024, $75. COUNTRY HOUSE LIVING: CELEBRATING THE BEAUTY OF LIFE AT HOME By Nora Murphy The eight homes in this book have some of the greatest country decorating hits:…

IT’S 6 P.M. ON A BALMY SUMMER evening in Muskoka, and the dock is already rocking. Twenty or so friends and neighbours have arrived at Marissa and Moez Kassam’s Lake Joseph cottage near Port Sandfield, Ont., drawn by the aromas of the family’s weekly Friday night dinner, the sounds of a live ’80s cover band and the laughter of kids whizzing by in a blur of wet bathing suits as they hurl themselves off the dock and into the lake. It’s happy chaos. Like first love and summer camp, the Muskoka region is idyllic for many people, enveloped in a haze of happy, hot-weather memories. For them, cottage life is the comforting flap of a screen door, the redolent scent of cedar and pine needles beneath bare feet, and the slow-motion…

IN 2020, CATHERINE ROCHER, a vice-president at PharmaCare, made an announcement to good friend and designer Anthony Tanner: “I think I want to sell the house, get out of the city, move to Caledon and live closer to my horse.” Catherine’s husband, Jeff Lucyk, also an executive, had never lived in the country before but was an avid cyclist who would enjoy the change in scenery. After four months of searching, the urbanites, along with their 12-year-old son, Max, found a country house in the hamlet of Brimstone, Ont., that desperately needed some TLC. “Now, if Jeff wanted to bike to Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, he could be there in minutes,” says Catherine. Built in the 1880s, the original 1,500-square-foot residence had been partially demolished by the previous owner.…

Cornbread with Sage and Maple Brown Butter Glaze MAKES 9 PIECES Cornbread 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup cornmeal½ cup granulated sugar1 tbsp baking powder½ tsp salt1 cup buttermilk½ cup unsalted butter, melted2 large eggs¼ cup honey Sage and Maple Brown Butter Glaze (batch) 6 tbsp unsalted butter10 fresh sage leaves¼ cup maple syrup MAKE CORNBREAD 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease 9" x 9" baking pan with butter or baking spray. 2. In large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. 3. In separate large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, eggs and honey. 4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. 5. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into centre comes…

One of my pet peeves is seeing impractical design, such as too many cushions on a sofa or shelves out of reach, so I’d like to congratulate designer Kate Zeidler and homeowner Lesley Stowe for keeping it real in the May issue (“For the Love of Art”). You had a lovely image of a bookcase jam-packed with books with the spines out so you can read the titles. Kudos for not staging the area for the camera, but for living! —SHELLEY DOUGALL, Windsor, Ont. COLOUR CRAVINGS This topic prompted so many letters! Here are snippets of four — for more, go to houseandhome.com/rsvp. … Lynda’s note in May’s RSVP about her desire for more colourful interiors to make a comeback struck a chord! You echoed my sentiments exactly. The majority of…

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ALL THE FIXINGS A custom-designed outdoor kitchen like this fabulous one at author Holly Peterson’s beach house in the Hamptons is the ultimate in outdoor entertaining. But if you’re looking for something less expensive, here are three premade options that are terrific: BEYOND THE BBQ Amp up your grill game. Made in the Shade “Think about all of the amenities you love in an indoor kitchen and bring them outside,” says Erin Hannon-Watkinson (pictured) of Studio Ha/Wa. In this outdoor kitchen project (right), a pavilion is ideal for extending the season. “You can cook or dine in the spring or autumn, even when it’s raining.” Built-in Heat For a custom look, consider a fireplace or overhead heater, build in the grill and add a niche for the smoker. Durability is…

SUMMERTIME REIGNS SUPREME in Branford, a quaint shoreline town in Connecticut. While charming shops and restaurants seem to be around every corner, it’s the stately manors dotting the water’s edge, and the laid-back cottages and New England houses that give this place its cool, coastal vibe. On sunny days, Kevin and Rebecca Aniskovich hike greenway trails and stroll the waterfront. Later on, back at their 127-year-old home, the firepit draws good friends and great conversation. “We immediately saw its potential when we bought the place years ago — it had good bones,” says Kevin. “We love the peninsula; our house is on the corner of the one road that winds through it and ends at the shore,” adds Rebecca. Still, there were obvious challenges to overcome: the floor plan of…

RECIPE, PG. 88 CORNBREAD WITH SAGE AND MAPLE BROWN BUTTER GLAZE “I like my cornbread on the sweeter side, using maple syrup to infuse ‘Canada’ into a barbecue classic and to keep the bread moist.” RECIPE, PG. 88 SPATCHCOCKED CHICKEN WITH CHERRY STREET CHICKEN RUB AND BARBECUE SAUCE “The rub packs a lot of punch but doesn’t mask the flavour of the chicken, with its crispy edges and juicy, tender meat.” AS THE OWNER AND pitmaster at Toronto’s Cherry Street Bar-B-Que, Lawrence La Pianta knows a thing or two about grilling. Earning Michelin Bib Gourmand status in 2022 and 2023 (which celebrates establishments that serve good food at moderate prices), Cherry Street is well-known for its trays of pit-smoked meats such as brisket, ribs, pork shoulder and house-made sausage. Before opening…

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Earn your stripes this summer with the look that’s trending in both home and fashion. Designer Tracy Reese’s powder room (above) features wide bands of blue and white on the walls for nautical flair. Add stripes to your own home with easy-breezy pieces: Ikea’s cushioned armchair, multicoloured towels from Hut K and Dusen Dusen’s fun colour-blocked throw pillow. A ceramic bowl from Smallable and stem glasses by Fazeek elevate an alfresco table setting while a rattan table lamp from Etsy and Anthropologie’s frame are graphic bedside accents. In fashion, a Paul Costelloe runway model (above) pairs a vertically striped maxi dress with statement jewelry and peep toe wedges. Embrace the style with playful patterned accessories — think earrings from Sunshine Tienda, a striped purse by Dries Van Noten, Manolo Blahnik’s…

INSPIRATION For a fun summer project, paint a graphic pattern onto four white frames, then add pretty botanical prints taken from a book. Perfect for anywhere you need a hit of charm. “I WANTED TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN A WAY THAT WAS DIFFERENT FROM TR ADITIONAL REAL ESTATE”— Cailey Heaps SHOP THE LOBBY BY HEAPS ESTRIN When Cailey Heaps, president and CEO of real-estate team Heaps Estrin, discovered available space at the corner of Yonge Street and Macpherson Avenue in Toronto (the former home of Hopson Grace), she jumped at the opportunity to open The Lobby. “I wanted to engage the community in a way that was different from traditional real estate,” says Cailey. The bright and airy spot is part retail shop and part gathering place. “I love…

COMING UP ROSES Tips from bloom guru Gracielinda Poulson. An expert grower of hundreds of rose varieties in Southern California, Gracielinda Poulson (pictured) has written Garden Roses, a guide for getting the most from your rose bushes. “Deadheading roses once the blooms are spent will send a message to the plant that it’s time to produce more flowers,” advises Gracielinda. For the best deadheading, take sharp gardening shears and cut the stem of the spent bloom above the five-leaflet leaf set, making sure to leave the buds that are still forming and yet to flower. “Feed with fish-seaweed emulsion every time you water for continuous bloom,” she adds. Artisan Books, 2024, $39. TRENDING COCKTAIL GARDENS For the backyard bartender, expand your happy hour repertoire beyond a single sprig of mint…

MAKE A STATEMENT This home office in designer Caleb Anderson’s NYC apartment features bold citron walls paired with darker bookcases for dimension. A modern citron chair and grey rug set off the Louis XV–style desk, creating a look that’s contemporary and eclectic. INSTANT HITS WHY WE LOVE IT A saturated yellow with hints of green, citron is energizing for warmer months. The bold shade works as a moodboosting accent but can also take centre stage as a wall colour. Add a squeeze of citron to rooms with a mod pendant, graphic art and a set of tumblers, or paint out the walls, window frames and trim for an enveloping effect. When paired with off-whites, citron takes on a more serene vibe and, when teamed with black and charcoal, the look…

SEE SOURCE GUIDE FOR MONTREAL CANADIENS GOALIE Carey Price, being surrounded by nature is an antidote to life in the white-hot glare of professional hockey. Known for his calm demeanour on the ice, the 2014 Olympic gold medallist was born in Vancouver and raised in Anahim Lake, B.C. In 2011, Carey and his wife, Angela, who owns clothing brands ByAngela the Label and fan apparel line Line Change, bought a rustic house with mountain views in Kelowna, B.C., as an off-season escape. In 2019, they decided to make it their permanent home to share with kids Liv, Millie and Lincoln. “We love anything that gets us outdoors,” says Carey. “Kelowna is our sanctuary; it’s very relaxing while still offering plenty of adventure.” Carey and Angela initially considered moving to a…

It is being built nearby. Will the natural terrain be destroyed? CAN BE A TENSE MOMENT FOR longtime Muskoka cottagers when they hear that a new home Will the cottage dominate the shoreline or, worst of all, look like a city house oblivious to the area’s heritage? Thankfully, there were none of these worries when the owners of this cottage decided to build anew on the land they’d already lived on for 30 years. The owners have another home in Florida but spend as much time at the cottage as they can. “We’re a nature-loving, close-knit family that wanted to retain the spirit of our private getaway when we built a new place,” says one owner. “We envisioned a traditional exterior, the kind of cottage we’d known from childhood summers…

Q: I recently visited Barbarella Bar in Calgary, and the burger was so good! Could you get the recipe for me? — GALE, Calgary A: Head chef Jeremy (pictured) mixes brisket and chuck for his Barbarella Burger. He tested multiple cheeses before narrowing in on raclette, which has great melting properties and a mild taste. “You end up with a juicy burger that has freshness from the iceberg lettuce and onion to balance out the richness of the beef and cheese,” says Jeremy. Homemade truffle aioli amps up the flavour of this summer classic. See page 85 for recipe. SWEET SIPPER PRETTY IN PINK After the success of Empress 1908 Indigo gin, Victoria Distillers is launching something new: Elderflower Rose gin. The pinkhued spirit is delicious over ice with a…