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LIV Magazine
L LIV Magazine
| December 9, 2025

Winter Quiet, Mountain Light, and the Promise of Home

In the Canadian landscape, luxury unfolds through snowy quiet, rugged mountains, and the serene pull of lakefront living. For those who dream of a getaway that reflects their lifestyle, values, and aspirations, Alair Homes has emerged as the premier creator of custom vacation residences across North America. With each project, the company brings together thoughtful design, local expertise, and a commitment to craftsmanship that ensures every home is a lasting investment in both comfort and long-term value.

L LIV Magazine
| December 9, 2025

A Tuscan-Inspired Kitchen at
the Heart of Island Living

Some rooms are lived in, but the kitchen is lived with — a place where people naturally come together, shaping the heartbeat of a home. It is the place where families gather without thinking, where stories are exchanged between simmering pots, and where the rituals of daily life take shape. Even in the most contemporary architecture, the kitchen remains the anchor, a space that radiates warmth, purpose, and connection. On Vancouver Island, where nature is woven into every facet of daily living, this truth feels even more profound. It is here that the work of David Coulson has, for four decades, embraced the notion that a kitchen is not merely a functional space, but a living expression of how people inhabit their homes and their surroundings.

L LIV Magazine
| December 9, 2025

Craft, Comfort, and the
Art of a Cozy Retreat

Fall at Muse & Merchant arrives with a quiet shift, guided not by the calendar but by the way the showroom begins to glow with deeper colours, layered textures, and small pockets of inviting comfort. At the core of this transformation is Head Buyer Anita Tiernan, whose eye for global craftsmanship and love of storytelling through design shape every corner. Her seasonal vision brings together pieces that inspire connection, spark imagination, and encourage everyone to embrace a more intentional kind of cozy.

L LIV Magazine
| December 9, 2025

Redefining Real Estate Through Connection, Care, and Expertise

Moments of true alignment in real estate are rare — when landscape, lifestyle, and long-term vision converge to create a setting that feels effortless yet exceptional. In the Interior of British Columbia, buyers are discovering exactly that. From the Okanagan’s vineyard-studded hills and pristine lakes to Whistler’s world-class mountain vistas, the region offers properties that reflect every interpretation of luxury. While definitions may differ, one constant remains: given the scale and significance of these investments, each home deserves a level of service and expertise that matches its value — a standard that has been in the making at Unison Real Estate Brokerages for nearly a decade.

L LIV Magazine
| October 10, 2025

Build Better.
 Live Better.

Sustainability and Architectural Excellence

L LIV Magazine
| October 9, 2025

Artistry, Intention & Quiet Luxury

A Resort-Like Haven in Lake Country

L LIV Magazine
| October 9, 2025

Interiors With Soul

20-Years of Delivering Unique Global Designs

L LIV Magazine
| August 19, 2025

All Elements: Redefining
Luxury Homebuilding
in the Okanagan

Kim Larson, founder of All Elements, has always believed that architecture could do more than create beautiful spaces—it could shape a better future. A Penticton native with an early fascination with homes and architecture, Kim spent her childhood sketching neighbourhood houses and constructing miniature worlds from Lego bricks. This passion led her south to California, where she studied architectural technology, refining the skills that would one day transform her into a pioneering figure in Canadian homebuilding.

L LIV Magazine
| August 19, 2025

INspiration Furniture: Elevating Contemporary Interiors in British Columbia

Step inside INspiration Furniture, and you will discover a design destination unlike any other in Vancouver and Coquitlam. Since first opening its doors in August 2002, this visionary brand has redefined how British Columbians experience contemporary and modern furnishings.

L LIV Magazine
| August 19, 2025

Blaise McDonald: Shaping the
Future of
MAC Reno
Design Build
with
Vision & Heart

When Blaise McDonald reflects on MAC Reno Design Build, he does not just see a successful construction company. He sees his father’s legacy, decades of relationships built on trust, and a future where generations of McDonalds will continue redefining what it means to be a true “Contractor for life.”

L LIV Magazine
| August 19, 2025

A Sanctuary
Sculpted
into the Rock

Photos by Jacob McNeil Photography

L LIV Magazine
| August 19, 2025

Introducing Cubist House: A Vancouver Modernist Masterpiece

Presenting Cubist House, an extraordinary statement of Vancouver modernism gracefully situated in the prestigious Southlands neighbourhood. Designed by Fred Dalla-Lana, protégé of Arthur Erickson and co-founder of Dalla-Lana/Griffin Architects, this residence embodies a pivotal moment in the evolution of West Coast Modernist architecture.

T Toby Tannas
| June 15, 2025

Jonathan Poppitt

Building Homes

D Devon Paige Smith
| June 15, 2025

Traditionally Timeless

Luxe Central Saanich Farmhouse Seamlessly Blends Tradition and Style