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ROSEMARY COUNTER Writer, “In the Mix” (page 48) A Toronto–based writer and author of the humour book A Decadent Housewife, Rosemary’s work has appeared in The New Yorker, Maclean’s, Elle and The New York Times. What’s your favourite cottage getaway? My father, a punny lawyer, has a place in Muskoka called Counter Point and a boat called the Knot Guilty. My brothers, their partners and friends make every weekend a free-for-all of fun.

CHRIS NUTTALL-SMITH Writer, “Kitchen Stories: Fred Morin” (page 86) For five years, Chris ate his way around Toronto as a food critic for The Globe and Mail, and before that, Toronto Life. Today he’s a judge on Top Chef Canada: All-Stars. Where do you go to relax? My wife, son and I go to a friend’s farm in Prince Edward County, Ont. It has a wood-burning sauna, a natural swimming pond and a river system that’s ringed with giant boulders you can dive off.

ANGUS MCRITCHIE Photographer, “Kitchen Stories: Fred Morin” (page 86) Australian born and raised, Angus is now based in Montreal, where he shoots for publications like Monocle, Elle Canada and Vogue Living. What does “summer” mean to you? Summer in Australia is all about lazing around in sarongs printed with oversized hibiscus patterns, plunging into the waves of the Pacific Ocean and, later, warming ourselves by lying facedown on the hot sand. 18

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I’ve been a fan of House & Home for years, but was particularly moved by the article on Tamara Taggart’s home (“Full House,” May). I never realized H&H was missing something that makes me proud to be Canadian: inclusivity. Give us more! Show us how different families with special needs make their homes work for them. — ANDREA WALTERS

I’d encourage you not to promote covering backyards in concrete like in June’s “Garden Goals.” In this age of microburst storms and f lash f loods, homeowners need to look for ways to get rainwater into the ground rather than letting it run off into the neighbours’ yards or storm sewers. I challenge you to seek out landscape architects doing low-impact designs and feature their successes. — LESLEY PAVAN

MONEY MATTERS Readers had a lot to say about June’s Money Issue. “I’m thrilled with the financial honesty at House & Home,” wrote Janice. “Keep dispelling the myths and mystery behind beautifully designed spaces.” Rob concurred: “I’d like to thank you for attaching price tags to the projects shown. I usually get jealous when looking at these homes, but when I saw the budgets, I appreciated my own compromises all the more.” Still, Cathie wished we’d gone further: “I was disappointed you didn’t list cost breakdowns in the ‘Clean Slate’ bathroom renovation article. I’m looking to gut my own space, so they would’ve been useful.” We share your interest in real renovation budgets, and while not all designers and homeowners are open to divulging, we sincerely hope we’ll start a trend! I was thrilled to see the Victoria, B.C., home in March’s “Uncommon Practice.” It was exciting to see Indigenous people represented in a Canadian style magazine, and I loved their home, too. — DAWN MCGUIRE-REEVES

I always read Lynda’s column because it’s packed with well-honed insights and advice. Here’s one item I’d love for her to cover. Recently, we’ve seen more walnut in kitchens and baths, but I find that it’s difficult to use. Too much, and it looks country-like; too little, and it’s hard to mix with colder materials. Is walnut a trend that will stay? If so, how can it be incorporated to the best effect in a modern environment? — CECILE LATOUR

Editors’ note: Stay tuned for a piece on houseandhome.com from Lynda about decorating with walnut. (Have a burning question of your own? Submit it to our editors at askadesigner@hhmedia.com.)

Revisiting a stack of @houseandhomemag. Does anyone ever really give these babies up?! #hygge #hamont #houseandhomemag — LIL A, @lilaloowho, via Instagram

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