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Historic Mazatlan Hospitality !

January 30th, 2012
With a past that can be traced back to 1531 and the indigenous tribe of the Totorames, the story of Mazatlan is rich with traditions, European architecture, and activities that treat visitors to genuine Mexico. Unlike many more tourist-driven destinations, most “Mazatlecos” have lived their entire lives in the area and are part of large families who also live and work in the city. Family come ...
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Stability for 2012

January 27th, 2012
British Columbia housing markets are
expected to post an unremarkable
2012. While the inventory of homes
for sale will continue to wane in
most regions, consumer demand
will nevertheless be constrained by
modest economic growth at home
and abroad. The resulting lukewarm
performance in the job market will
keep unemployment rates relatively
high and while uncertainty around
European sovereign d ...
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Hot Food/Cold Weather!

January 21st, 2012
Michael, my cooking teacher at the New Orleans School of Cooking, claims that Cajun food is “the only real American cuisine.” Michael is admittedly subjective—he passionately loves his city and its cuisine. One thing is true; N’Awlins offers some of the freshest produce and seafood around due to its climate and location. That fact, coupled with a culinary history that originates from French-s ...
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Winter Wonders!

January 14th, 2012
For gardeners, winter can be a terribly long and colorless season. But if you’re a plant lover who’s discovered the joys of growing African violets, just the opposite is true. Their dainty blooms, in a wide array of purple, pink, blue, white, and multicolored combinations, will appear almost constantly and brighten any gloomy January day. 

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When Less Is More!

January 6th, 2012
When Pal Pang, founder and principal of Another Design International, took on the task of remodeling a 1,000-square-foot residence for a young family in Hong Kong, his primary goal was to improve the design while proving the old adage that less is more.  Today, the apartment, which sits in a peaceful residential area surrounded by schools, is a study in minimalist design.

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Romantic Germany!

January 5th, 2012
The kissing city, a romantic road leading to the castle Walt Disney replicated, and a shop devoted to chocolates rumored to be aphrodisiacs— busy packing your bags for France, Italy, maybe Spain? Not so fast; these schatz, or treasures in English, are located in Germany. Forget your stereotypes of bratwurst, beer, and Bavarian costumes—think Baroque architecture, bittersweet chocolate aphrodi ...
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Balanced Market in 2011

January 5th, 2012

The 2011 Greater Vancouver housing market began with heightened demand in regional hot spots and concluded with greater balance between seller supply and buyer demand. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in 2011 reached 32,390, a 5.9 per cent increase from the 30,595 sales recorded in 2010, and a 9.2 per ce ...

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The Great Escape!

December 29th, 2011
Now that Christmas is behind us and the New Year looming, it's time to consider a great escape from the Canadian winter.  Here's the story - from my Home By Design magazine, of one family's escape:  
Sandra Espinet—interior designer and owner of Interiors by Sandra Espinet, in Los Angeles, California, and Los Cabos, Mexico—approaches each project with a fresh point of view. Her philosophy is ...
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The Confident Conversationalist!

December 9th, 2011
By the time December rolls around, your calendar is likely filled with holiday work parties, social engagements, and gatherings with family and friends. Such merriment is part of the season and welcomed by many a socialite. But if you’ve struggled making small talk with strangers and distant acquaintances in years past, those same gatherings can be a source of anxiety and dread. 
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Beach Side in Brazil!

December 5th, 2011
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an international city known for its lavish Carnival and tropical landscape, it’s the windows that frame the city’s natural works of art. In this ninth-floor penthouse apartment, towering above the world-famous Copacabana Beach, an entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows showcases a breathtaking view of the South Atlantic and all the excitement of this desirable dest ...
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