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Inspiration: Starring the East Coast
Who doesn’t love a new addition? Especially one that comes with custom built-in editorial experience, loads of storage for great story telling and a floor plan that is ready for expansion. I can’t think of a better fit than Lori McKay who has joined the team at East Coast Living and Advocate Media as our newest senior editor. I’m thrilled to collaborate with Lori as we raise the roof on the best of Atlantic Canadian design, architecture and lifestyle content, continuing to tell the story that there is nothing better than East Coast living.
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y favourite articles to read and to write are about homes and food, even though I’m not a DIYer or much of a cook. To be honest, I’d struggle to prepare a full meal if my life depended on it. Still, these topics inspire me. I’m forever thinking about home décor and what I’d like to change about my house. When it comes to food, I’m lucky my husband enjoys cooking. I constantly send him recipes from local chefs and pictures of dishes I think he should try, and he’s typically up for the task. As the new editor of East Coast Living magazine, I hope to provide stories that inspire — whether it’s with recipes, home trends, local art or, as you’ll see in this issue, taking on new hobbies such as beekeeping. One theme throughout many of our articles is the inspirational power of the local landscape and the laidback lifestyle we have here in Atlantic Canada. In this issue, we look at several home reno projects that feature life on the East Coast as a theme. One home maximizes the amazing ocean and mountain view through its many windows. Another family welcomes the concept of the sea into their home with colours reflecting Nova Scotia’s soothing coastal landscape; think greys, blues, sand and white. A third house was once an historic lodge and has been renovated with a modern beachy style that honours its rich past. Our story about Halifax’s popular new waterfront hotel, Muir — which showcases Atlantic art and culture throughout — embraces this same theme of life by the sea. And in our article about Nova Scotian artist Janna Wilton, we see her inspiration comes from unique architectural structures and notable landmarks in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. Even some of the flavours at the popular Tatamagouche Ice Creamery, which we also feature in this issue, have a local theme. Salted Caramel ice cream, anyone? I hope you have a wonderful summer and make time to enjoy the sun, beaches, local seafood and everything else that makes our little area of the world inspirational. Lori McKay, Editor ecl@metroguide.ca EastCoastLiving East Coast Living Magazine
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