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We justneverknow
exactlywhat toexpect from this sort of in-between season
whosevisit, as lovelyas it canbe, canalsobebrief. But, it suregetsusgoing. The first
warmday isa thingofmagic, invigoratingus toget busy, get outside, get organized.
It’s likea frenzied flutter, anuncontrollableurge tobreakout ofwinter’s coldclutches
and stamp thearrival of change.
Inspiredby the season’s rejuvenatingquality, this issue is focusedon renewal—revamping
homesanddecor, alteringpersonal style, gettinghealthy. It’salwaysapleasure toplan
andproduce this issuebecauseweget toworkcloselywithmanyof ouradvertising
clientsaswe showcase their talents. Regardlessof thedirectionyourwant of a fresh look
takesyou, our communityhas theexpertswith theknow-how tomake it happen—from
impressivehome renovations todramaticpersonalmakeovers, you’re in the right place.
You’realso in the right place toobserveearth’sannual revival first hand. From
waterfalls towild flowers, someof themost scenichiking in theprovince is right inour
ownbackyard. Scents, soundsand scenes thatwill enchant you.Walk, bikeor climb—
takealongapicnic—explorenew tastesand foragewhileyouhike—cookupa sampling
of spring’swildgifts inyourownkitchen. Takingacue fromnature,wedishup several,
colourful ideas in this issue for freshmeal options thatwill impress.
Springof course, heralds the seasonofweddingbellsand
forward-thinkingcouples thesedaysare focusedonkeeping
their ceremonies simple, funand stress-free—less formal,
more impromptu—less structured,morenatural. So, in
keepingwith thismodeof thought, you’ll find several pages
devoted tocurrent trendsand ideas forplanningamore
relaxedwayof tying theknot—‘Escarpment style’.
I’mconfident you’ll beentertainedandenergizedby this
‘filledwith spring’ issue. Thanks forpickingusuponyour
way towherever your Escarpment adventuresare taking
youduring these lovely, bright daysof transformation.
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