RSVP Our readers have their say
OUR READERS HAVE THEIR SAY.
These are definitely uncertain times that have many of us anxious and unsettled. Fortunately, I’ve been able to social isolate at our cottage. Thankfully, my wicker basket full of House & Home magazines dating back to the Summer 2003 issues have me engrossed. As I was perusing, I realized the photos and articles have been quite impactful on our cottage life throughout the years. When we decided to renovate the interior, I immediately went to my stack of H&H magazines. The idea of turning a sofa table into a kitchen island in the July 2007 issue helped us achieve our new layout. I was also inspired by a Canadian flag pillow in the
July 2013 issue to sew my own, and it was this same issue that inspired my family to visit B.C.’s Sunshine Coast. Of course, we had to bring home a piece of driftwood, which we turned into a handle for our bathroom door. Thank you for years of wonderful ideas and inspiration!
— MICHELE DOTEY, Kawartha Lakes, Ont.
Why does the Food section on the website not contain all the recipes published in the magazine? I want to be able to print them as I do with recipes from other magazines I subscribe to, but they’re not on your website. Please fix this!
— DONNA KUCY, Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico
Lynda’s reply: Our website is being improved and will soon look and function better than ever before. And our archive of recipes will be easier to find with the new search tools!
Every month, I look forward to House & Home magazine arriving in my mailbox. Even though I live in the West, I enjoy reading articles on homes in other parts of Canada and the U.S. They all have ideas and designs that can apply to any home.
I especially liked April’s “Southern Accent” column by Tommy Smythe. If possible, listing paint colours for all rooms featured would be helpful. Keep up the good work!
— MARLENE DREHER, Calgary
I’m an 83-year-old “kid” who gets great pleasure from your magazine. I enjoy seeing all the new styles, colours and textiles that your designers use in their stories, and especially the rooms that have Persian carpets. I find the rugs bring such warmth to our homes; their creative artistry and history bring me joy and excitement. I hope I keep seeing more of these carpets being used by your talented designers.
— LOUISE DAVIES, North Bay, Ont.
When Lynda wrote in last month’s editorial that she would love to hear from readers, I felt compelled to share my bathroom reno. I planned it for a number of years, so I appreciated the cost breakdowns in the magazine. One quote was more than $21,000 — I was so disheartened because I just couldn’t afford it. I realized that my Persian luxury spa wasn’t going to happen. So, I went a different route — my daughter and I joked that it would be a “Canadian Shield Luxe” look: wood, mineral, glass. We also added a little Persian pattern, hammam towels and Swedish wallpaper.
The bathroom is now a place I love, and your content was a way-finder through all the factors. We showered at the YMCA for two weeks, and it was worth it in the end. Thanks H&H!
— SUSAN HEIDENREICH, Winnipeg
To see photos of Susan’s bathroom reno and more letters from our readers, visit houseandhome.com/rsvp