CONTRIBUTORS

NYLA FREE

Designer, “Farm Fresh” (page 40)

Designing her way around Canada for the past 18 years, Nyla describes her personal style as warm and modern with a hint of European influence. Your idea of the perfect summer day? Hanging out on our outdoor sectional with snacks, flowing conversation and playlists we love. What’s on your summer menu? Our go-to dish is tacos — fresh, light, and no recipe needed.

MAXIME DESBIENS

Photographer, “Simple Pleasures” (page 44) Outside of shooting interiors for the past 15 years, Maxime has recently discovered a passion for woodworking. Your idea of the perfect summer day? I like to keep it simple: heading out on the lake, dropping an anchor and enjoying a drink with my girlfriend. Top three cottage essentials? My paddleboard, an outdoor fireplace and a grill.

JANET KIMBER

Photographer, “The Old House by the Sea” (page 74)

Originally hailing from Halifax, Janet has spent much of the past 14 years renovating her Toronto home into an open-concept oasis. What’s on your summer menu? Anything cooked over a wood fire; I love infusing meat with smoky flavour. Best cottage memory? The sense of freedom I had on my Honda 50 exploring wooded trails in Nova Scotia when I was 10 years old.