Letter From Our Editor

Life at the lake...Sunsets over the water, the smell of BBQ on the air, a cold drink in your hand and your feet up, just taking it all in.

Those of you who regularly read Canadian Home Trends Magazine and watch my wife, Mandy and I on the Marc and Mandy Show are already aware that we have spent the last few years doing a complete overhaul of our cottage property. We are excited to have finally finished renovations and have spent many weekends this past summer enjoying our time at the cottage, or "tottage" as our 2 year old calls it! We love having a place to retreat to as a family to unwind, recharge, relax and have the occasional kitchen dance party with our little girls!

From planning and designing to decorating, building or renovating a cottage can be a major undertaking. Inspired by our own adventures in cottage renovations, we decided to dedicate our 2020 Special Edition entirely to cottage, cabin and vacation properties. We have teamed up with top Canadian designers to bring you gorgeous cottage and vacation homes (See Designer Spaces on page 63) that will help inspire your own cottage dreams! Of course, a key aspect of cottage life is spending time outdoors and we haven't forgotten your outdoor living spaces. (See Outdoor Living Design Boards on page 26) From must-see shopping destinations to product profiles and editor's favorites, we have brought together ideas and inspiration to suit every style. (See What's Your Style on page 21)

Whether lake life for you comes in the form of a tent, camper or cottage, we look forward to the memories that will be made as the weather warms up and the days get longer. So sit back, relax and let this special edition of Canadian Home Trends Magazine give you inspiration for your upcoming days at the lake!

MARC ATIYOLIL, Editor-in-Chief marc@canadianhometrends.com