There is nothing better than cozying up in front of the fire while reading up on the latest trends ! This issue is always my favorite ( I know , I shouldn ’ t have one but I do !) as it ’ s a sampling of some of Canada ’ s greatest designers coming together and sharing their real life trend predictions . This is so unique , as these are designers working in the industry from coast to coast and the product selections are accessible !
As we prepare for the new year , how we use our homes is changing . We are spending time at home more than ever before and it is important that we are happy with our surroundings . For instance , that kitchen that was seldom used , has now become the hub of the home . Many times , we have opted to go out instead of spending time at home but now we must reimagine what our homes mean to us . It can no longer be a place where we eat and sleep but rather a space where we work , unwind and live .
Mandy and I have gone through the same process . We are a busy little family . We had spent very little time at home in the last few years . We always opted to go and see a movie in a theatre instead of using our home theatre , eating out instead of cooking a home meal and traveling instead of exploring our own backyard . We are guilty of looking beyond our home instead of nesting and creating areas that we enjoy on a daily basis . Since the start of the year , we have reconfigured a lot of our space to make it fit our ever-changing lifestyle . For instance , a home gym was added for my daily workout and workspaces were implemented for when we are working from home .
Remember that your home is what you make of it . Just like everything else in life , we must constantly evolve as things change around us . Here ’ s to a wonderful New Year and welcomed change !
MARC ATIYOLIL Editor-in-Chief marc @ CanadianHomeTrends . com
I love to see Canadian businesses thriving and C & C Candle Company Inc . is one of those companies whose story leaves me feeling inspired ! From a single person in a small garage to a full time warehouse with a staff of 23 - this company has grown by leaps and bounds in just 2 years , providing Canadian made candles and candle making products to businesses and consumers ! They have a number of delectable collections , including the gorgeous Luxury Collection featuring a 100 % natural soy and coconut blend ! The Luxury Collection , like all of their collections , is also Phthalate- and Paraben-free ! To see more Canadians making waves , check out our new Trendsetters section on page 82 .
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