Beautiful Gardens Lynne and Michael Knowlton Durham, Ontario Story by Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, photos by Suech and Beck.
Their brand-new book, Escapology, having just published, designers and TV hosts Colin and Justin discuss the social science of getting away. In essence, they say, it’s all about retreating to a special place—a cottage, vacation home or cabin—to decompress. Prepare to swoon as you browse 24 inspirational respites, and 150 beautiful rooms…
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ow, perhaps more than ever before, escape is something about which people dream, and upon which they focus. Few would disagree that life, over the last few months, has changed for us all, huh? But what if your exotic destination were closer to home? Maybe even in your own back yard… Enter Lynne and Michael Knowlton of Durham, Ontario, who decided to convert a former kids playhouse (to the side of their home) into a quirky, inspirational holiday destination. Little did they know, back then, that it would quickly morph into their own favorite holiday destination, whilst topping the wish list of an international coterie of Airbnb’ers who long for quality hammock time perched high above ground. For Lynne, a freelance stylist who works predominantly in the home decor and magazine environment, it’s a dream come true: one that provides endless inspiration to her followers at lynneknowlton.com (one of North America’s most popular lifestyle destinations) who love elegant, casual style and the way in which the tree house blurs the lines between indoor and out. Expanding the living space on warm evenings. 38 • 2020
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