Previously in our three-part series on Vancouver real estate , we examined creative financing and co-ownership and the owning-versus-renting debate . This final installment looks at a fascinating concept that could become a practical reality: wooden skyscrapers .

In celebration of Earth Day (Sunday, April 22), I’ve rounded up five of my fave green cleaning products . Eliminating the harsh chemicals and fumes from the cleaning process your home, these babies can scrub and wipe with the best of them, while doing both your home and the earth a world of good. And your wallet, too: They are all very reasonably priced

In today’s post I am featuring the wildly beautiful, whimsical and at the same time elegant living room of “Oh Joy!” blog founder and editor, Joy Cho. The space was designed by Emily Henderson and showcases one of Joy’s bold designs: the gold floral wallpaper.

Learn the best way to reduce your use of certain household products, as well as the proper way to dispose of those you no longer need

With Easter and Passover right around the corner you might find yourself hosting a get together with friends and family in the next few weeks. The themes of Spring offer so many possibilities for accessorizing a festive table

Sure they’re annoying. But sometimes a good relationship with your teen means not just taking that first step, like breaking the ice after a fight, but taking that second and third step too, to reeeeeeally drive the point that you love them, home.? Speaking of home, it would be super amazing of you to show your teen some love by refreshing their room for Spring

As Virginia Woolf so perfectly put it: “Every woman needs a room of her own ” ( A Room of One’s Own , 1929). I have such a room, with a skylight and a big window, tucked away at the back of my house. A lovely office .

Eclectic spaces are those that seem to effortlessly unite more than one style of design. The harmony stems from a balance of contrasts and compliments — pieces that contrast and compliment each other in a pleasing way — that depend on a masterful mix of materials, colour, pattern and texture. Image: Design Sponge via Emma Reddington ‘s blog, The Marion House Book

Aaaand just like that, we made it through February! Poor Europe has been freezing its britches off, and much of Canada (and apparently Norway) has had its mildest winter in years! The world seems on its ear… But enough bragging (sorry disappointed skiers).

If you haven’t been already, Kelly Green is a colour to watch. We’ve seen it floating down fashion runways for some time, not to mention in notable interiors such as the trend setting boutique hotel designed by Kelly Wearstler, the Santa Monica Viceroy . With spring on the way, maybe it’s time you thought about it too?