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Keeping you in the loop.... course, food! Whether you join us and learn a new recipe, or tour some of the most stunning properties in the country, you are sure to be inspired each and every week. Just like any other extension of Canadian Home Trends Magazine, the Marc and Mandy show is all about you: what you like, what you wish you had, and how you can get it. (Check out MarcAndMandy.com for air dates and times) In this issue, you might notice a few changes as well. First and foremost, our look is constantly evolving. Why does it keep changing? Simple, Canadian Home Trends is organic. It transforms and changes by reflecting what you, the reader, want the magazine to be. You have a voice within our media! Don’t be afraid to express it. Tell us which articles you loved, which makeovers were your favourite and which of Massimo’s fab recipes you’ve tried at home! (Check out exclusive Massimo Capra recipes in your digital edition) While flipping through the glossy pages of this issue, you may also notice our expanded recipe section. The revamped section features more recipes and a new series the “Barista’s Guide to...” (See Barista’s guide to perfect lattes on page 38) Each issue we’ll show you different ways to prepare your favourite caffeinated drinks. Caffeine goes a long way during those long summer evenings and weekends that will be spent in our backyards trying to integrate all those wonderful ideas found in this issue. We have everything from adding a full-sized lawn chess set to creating a backyard home theater. (See My backyard is in distress on page 20) For those living in condos where your “backyard” is a balcony, we have some gorgeous furniture and accessories to outfit your space for this season. (See Jo’s trends 2 watch on page 18) This past year, it seems like every spare moment has been leading to spring 2014. What’s so special about this time of year? Well, let me tell you: 2014 is the year that Home Trends Magazine is launching Canada’s newest daytime talk show, the Marc and Mandy Show. It has been years in the making and we are very excited to be working with some of Canada’s greatest talent that will be stopping by our new studios and making guest appearances. I think in life, you have to be bold and take a few risks. As Nate Berkus once told me, viewers are smart, so be genuine. I think a lot can be said for this design genius that spent years working with the Oprah Winfrey Show. For those looking for interior design advice, we haven’t forgotten to give you a few ideas. Whether you’re working with 400 square feet or 4,000 square feet, we have design inspiration for you. I’m personally going to follow Paul Semkuley’s advice and organize my closet. It seems like that time of the year again where we are working on organizing and spring cleaning our homes. Cleaning is one of those things no one likes to do it but it has to get done. Therefore, we’ve also included a few household hacks to help simplify your cleaning routine. For instance, do you have an extra lemon in the fridge? Use it to self-clean your microwave! (Check out “Why didn’t I think of that!?” on page 40) This issue is filled with tips galore to help you better your home and backyard. We hope you enjoy the read as much as we have enjoyed compiling these articles for you. The Marc and Mandy show is a project that is near and dear to my heart. Mandy and I wanted a place where we could gather with our loyal Home Trends Magazine readers and share with them our passion for design, fashion, health and wellness and, of twitter.com/HomeTrendsMag 12 pinterest.com/HomeTrendsMag [email protected] facebook.com/HomeTrendsMag