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E Editor’s Message It was an odd summer. The warm weather eluded us until late July; gardens were a little slower to blossom and the beaches were less crowded than usual. Yet, there was as much enthusiasm as ever for outdoor living, with people out and about keeping busy and enjoying life. That is the thing about Victorians – we are nothing if not adaptable! We take it one day at a time, adapting to changing weather patterns, and loving the Southern Vancouver Island lifestyle. Heading into fall, the pages of Homes & Living echo that sense of adaptability and joie de vivre. Homes & Living is honoured to have Trevor Linden as this issue’s celebrity profile. As hockey player and community hero turned property developer, Trevor has now brought his dynamism and business savvy to Vancouver Island. Inside on page 108, this is a story worth a read, as Trevor Linden signifies adaptation and a true love of life. H&L’s fall feature home on page 54, Wild Coast Retreat by Coastal Construction, situated on the rugged coastline of Vancouver Island, is one with nature. Talk about changing weather patterns! Complete with a magnificent storm watching
snug, this home offers a unique architectural design, mesmerizing oceanfront setting and remarkable surroundings. It is the special kind of place where you instantly relax, leaving the cares of a stressful world behind. For a little island inspiration, read about the H&L road trip to Sooke Harbour House. My special thanks to innkeeper, Frederique Philips, who welcomed our crew with warm hospitality, great food and unforgettable wine. If you are looking for an island hopping adventure, check out H&L Publisher, Robert Read’s trip aboard ‘Turn-a-page’ to Poets Cove on Pender Island. This fall issue, our largest ever, is filled with decorating ideas, home design inspiration and lifestyle possibilities. Heading into cooler months, we avid do-it-yourself buffs are itching for an ‘inside’ project… the pages of this issue are sure to help you find a starting point if you are looking to do a little adapting of your own.
Tracey Drake, Managing Editor Member: Canadian Society of Magazine Editors editor@hlmagazine.com
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