Living

If there ever were an escape within the city, the home of Alexandra Norris is it. Perfectly nestled in the heart of Strathcona, Alex has created a space that invokes a love for nature, found objects, and story.

Life is hectic, especially for mothers. With maxed-out schedules, family duties and career demands pulling them in all directions, a self-induced adult recess is like mission impossible.

To some, the idea of exercise brings to mind four-letter words, like pain and work. But physical activity is not just for athletes and kids. It is essential to all of us.

Emirates Airlines’ flight attendants share travel beauty secrets

!. The Lyla Dining Chair. Available at EQ3, 2301 Granville; $179-$199 ea. Inspired by the Scandinavian Windsor chair, the Lyla brings the best of classic European minimalism home.

If there’s a beer nerd’s dream job, I think the Brew Dogs have made it. Brew Dogs is a TV show on the Esquire network (which, who knew Esquire had a network?) hosted by Scottish brewers James Watt and Martin Dickie.

Like 17 million other North Americans, I sat in front of my television last Friday night to watch the much-anticipated Diane Sawyer 20/20 interview with Bruce Jenner.

Ride in style this summer

The Ramen Butcher 223 East Georgia 604-806-4646 TheRamenButcher.com Open Tuesday-Thursday from 11am-3pm and 5pm-10pm; Friday-Sunday from 11am-10pm Vancouver is no stranger to ramen.

Want to show the mother in your life you care this weekend? Here are some inspired last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas from local boutiques for the mom who never stops: 1.