Live in style at Birchwood Terrace, where comfort and convenience converge on Portage Avenue. This vibrant community at 2440 Portage Avenue offers bachelor, 1‑ and 2‑bed room suites perfectly suited to mod ern renters seeking quality and value.
Each bright suite boasts central air conditioning, spacious walk‑in clos ets, windows with coverings, and full kitchens with fridge, stove, and generous counter space. South‑facing
windows frame river and park views, while north‑facing suites overlook the lively Portage corridor.
Residents enjoy a host of on‑site amenities:
• Outdoor pool and sundeck for summer lounging
• Laundry facilities, secure entry, and elevators for daily ease
• On‑site staff available when you need assistance
• Underground parking with outlet for winter vehicle warming
Nearby conveniences include The Keg, Boston Pizza, Shoppers Drug Mart, Liquor Mart, and Polo Park Shopping Centre. A sheltered, cano pied walkway connects you directly to shops, restaurants, and bus routes – making errands and commutes effortless.
Pet owners will love our cat‑friendly and small‑dog‑friendly policy. Heat and water are includ ed in rent, delivering predictable monthly costs.
Experience the best of Winnipeg living at Birchwood Terrace. Call 204‑794 2236 to schedule your personal tour today and discover your new home on Portage Avenue.
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THORWIN PROPERTY: 65 Kirkbridge Drive Brand new modern apartments in Fort Richmond
Birchwood Terrace ........... 8 Elevated living at Birchwood Terrace advice Insider advice ................. 12 The best reasons to rent Make your move ............. 18 Research movers before you hire inspiration
Home finds...................... 22 Kitchen gifts to give and get: Adding colour and interior design books
Home decor .................... 28
Slow living: Designing rooms that reset and recharge
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Insider advice:
The best reasons to rent
BY JANE HERMAN
Hassle-free living
When you rent, you’ll never have to call a plumber, electrician or handyman again! Renting frees you from the cost and hassle of all home maintenance and repairs. Emptynesters can happily shed houserelated chores and move closer to entertainment, restaurants and shopping, while young professionals can enjoy a simpler lifestyle and shorter commute.
Affordability
By renting, you’ll be able to afford to live in an area that might otherwise be out of your price range. And,
unless you’re planning on staying in a house for more than five years, you risk losing money if you buy a home. Mortgages are amortized so you’re paying mostly interest in the first few years. Add in property tax, insurance, maintenance costs and the
fees associated with selling the house and five years of renting can be significantly less than owning.
The rewards of renting
Renting gives you the freedom to invest your savings in stocks, mutual funds, a small business, your education, or a vacation, instead of a home.
Lock in utility costs
In most cases, you will not have to incur bills when you rent. In many apartments the cost of utilities are included in your rent. Because of fluctuating market prices, utility rates can rise dramatically. As a renter, you will not have to bear these cost increases directly.
Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry.
Our stunning 15 story high-rise features 1 and 2 bedroom units with spacious balconies for breathtaking river views. The Mayfair is located next to Fort Rouge Elementary School, the Forks Market and trail system. Enjoy modern living with designer kitchens, in-suite laundry, walk-in closets, an exercise room, a multi-purpose room, indoor heated parking, and an outdoor terrace on the river.
AMENITIES:
• Concrete Construction
• Amazing river views
• Outdoor Terrace on the River
• Generously sized Balcones
• Individually controlled central heating & cooling
• Heating, Cooling, Electricity, and Water included
• Designer kitchens
• Kitchen islands available
• In-Suite Laundry
• Exercise Room
• Multi-purpose Room
• Underground parking with heating stalls available
• Walk-in closets
• Balcony storage closets
• In-house management
• Wi-Fi in lobby and common areas
Make
move: Research movers before you hire
BY CHUCK RESNICK
Hiring the right moving company can save you lots of work, stress and headaches.
However, you’ll want to be careful that the company you hire is above board and upholds strict standards. How can you tell?
Do your research. Is the company a member of the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM)? You can also contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and your provincial government’s consumer protection agency.
You can also: Ask three movers for estimates in writing; get the terms and conditions of your move in writing; ensure you know how your goods will be protected for loss or damage.
Does the company have a minimum charge, and how are you charged after that minimum is met? Will you be charged for fuel or travel time to and from their office to your home? Will there be a fuel surcharge or a stairs or longdistance walk charge if they have to
park the truck some distance from your door?
Is there a deposit required, and what kinds of payment options are available? Do they offer free quotes? How do they arrive at a valuation that is covered by insurance?
It’s best for everyone involved to have a moving contract that outlines what is expected. Read it and ask questions about anything you don’t understand.
Hiring a company you can trust makes for a more comfortable, less stressful and successful move.
Chuck Resnick is vice-president Marketing and Operations for Two Men And a TruckCanada, a division of Heron Capital Corporation. Visit twomen.ca
COURTS OF ST. JAMES
1BR suites available starting at $1,299/month
2BR suites available starting at $1,425/month
3BR suites available starting at $1,899/month
These amenity-rich apartment complexes feature spacious, recently renovated suites with loads of desirable features. Grab a workout in the indoor heated pool and gym, enjoy city views from your large balcony, and use the well-lit underground passageways to access the Courts of St. James Shopping Centre.
24-Hr Security Patrol
Billiards Room
Guest Suites
Kitchen gifts to
give and get Makes cold brew and cold espresso
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1. Stewart eight-piece DINNERWARE SET in white plaid. $183. potterybarn.ca
2. Classic whistling tea KETTLE in brioche by Le Creuset. $170. williams-sonoma.ca
3. Electric WINE BOTTLE OPENER. $110. zwilling.com
4. KitchenAid artisan design series five-quart, tilt-head STAND MIXER in evergreen. $1,000. crateandbarrel.ca
5. Steel MUG and acacia wood SAUCER. $30. zarahome.ca
6. The Oracle Jet ESPRESSO MACHINE. $2,999. breville.com
7. Finish SALAD SERVERS in teak walnut. $73. williams-sonoma.ca
Elevate your dining experience with vibrant, coloured tableware that gives a stylish pop of personality and vintage feel to any table setting. Coloured glass tableware. From $10. zarahome.ca
1. ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST AT 100: A century of style. $125. amazon.ca
2. THE LOVE OF HOME: Interiors for beauty, balance and belonging, by Kate Marker. $68. indigo.ca
3. THE SLOW DOWN, by Leanne Ford. $70. crateandbarrel.ca
→ Close to Corydon/Osborne Village
→ Heat, water, hydro, air conditioning, cable, internet – all included
→ Fridge, stove, dishwasher included
→ In Suite laundry
→ Mail delivery to each floor
→ In-suite storage
→ Underground parking available – $100
Outdoor parking available – $66
On-site building supervisor
Large balconies → Secure entry system and intercom → No pets allowed → This is a smoke-free building
Concrete construction
Common room
Home decor
living Slow
BY JESSICA CINNAMON
Designing rooms that reset and recharge
Slow living isn’t about minimalism or restraint, it’s about awareness. It’s the intentional act of surrounding yourself with things that soothe rather than shout. Because when you walk into a space, you want it to feel like a deep exhale – calm, grounded and real.
Colour is where that sense of ease begins. Earthy beige, warm putty, muted green and soft ochre tones that echo nature and steady the
mind – these shades create visual quiet to help you slow down the moment you step inside a space.
Texture carries that feeling further. Linen, wool, stone and wood share an honesty that manufactured materials can’t mimic. They age gracefully, soften with time and invite touch.
A hand-made pottery bowl, a knit blanket or a raw-edged oak bench; these details make a room feel livedin rather than staged. They remind us that imperfection is part of beauty.
Ultimately, a home should do more than impress; it should restore. In a world that’s always buzzing, you want to design spaces that invite stillness, rooms that gently bring you back to yourself.
Thoughtful design
The ideal space should support the people who live there. Should it energize, ground or cocoon? Often, it helps to reframe how you think about a room. Instead of a “living
room,” imagine a “resting zone” or “conversation nook.” These microenvironment concepts encourage authentic connection with others and within ourselves.
For example, a reading corner might hold a deep chair, a side table for tea or coffee and a wall-mounted sconce. A meditation spot could be as simple as a cushion, a candle and a plant. It doesn’t need grandeur. These purposeful pockets become quiet reminders to pause and recharge.
The bedroom: A true refuge
The bedroom, more than any other space, should feel like a retreat. As much as possible, make it tech-free –no phones, no televisions, no glowing screens. Swap digital alarms for analog clocks, layer natural bedding and use blackout curtains to create a cocoon of calm. Design for restoration, not stimulation. When light filtres through linen drapes and the palette feels hushed, the body un-
pro-tip
One of my favourite practices is to create a spot for doing absolutely nothing. Not reading. Not scrolling. Just being. It could be a window seat, a floor cushion or a chair angled toward morning light. Make it beautiful, comfortable and entirely yours.
That corner becomes a visual cue, a reminder that rest is essential, not indulgent. When your home supports stillness, your life naturally begins to follow suit.
winds. It’s less about perfection and more about peace.
The role of nature
Nature is the most timeless designer. What’s now called biophilic design, bringing the outdoors in has always been at the heart of a calming space. When we connect to organic forms and textures, balance follows. It can be as simple as a stone countertop with natural veining, a terracotta planter in a sunlit window or a branch placed in a ceramic vase. Even a glimpse of greenery or the grain of unfinished wood can lift the mood and lower stress.
Mindful living
Slow living design isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing what matters. It aligns your environment with your rhythm. A tidy entryway with a bench and hooks encourages you to pause, remove your shoes and transition inside.
In the kitchen, open shelving filled with ceramics and visible in-
gredients turns cooking into a mindful ritual. In a workspace, a soft rug or a view of greenery makes focusing feel effortless.
Good design balances form and function but it also honours emotion. Every element, from colour to light, should contribute to how you want to feel within the space.
Where design meets well-being
When you walk into a wellconsidered room, you can feel the shift. The light softens, the textures tell stories and the energy feels grounded. That’s the quiet power of thoughtful design, not just how it looks, but how it makes you feel.
During the winter months when life moves inward, we’re reminded that comfort doesn’t come from abundance; it comes from intention. When design honours those values, a room becomes more than a backdrop. It becomes a refuge – a place to rest, recharge and simply be.
Jessica Cinnamon is the principal designer and founder of Toronto-based Jessica Cinnamon Design Inc., a multi-disciplinary design company that creates stylish and well-curated interiors, and provides complete bespoke residential design services in Toronto, the GTA, cottage country, Chicago, and Los Angeles. IG: @Jessica_cinnamon_design / jessicacinnamondesign.com
The centre of South Winnipeg at your doorstep. Bison Pointe, at the intersection of Bison Drive and Pembina Highway, is in the hub of Fort Garry’s best shopping, restaurants and services.
The suites in Bison Pointe are uncharacteristically large, featuring plans with dens, second bathrooms, large windows and private balconies surrounded in glass. We offer a non-smoking environment.
Bison Pointe is an exciting opportunity to enjoy luxury apartment living with all the benefits of a mature South Winnipeg location.
Amenities
• Heated parkade
• Storage Units
• Bicycle storage
• Garbage chute
• Fitness room
• Study lounge
• Residents’ lounge
• Guest suites
• Cat friendly
Area Amenities:
• Ping pong room
• Restaurants
• Close proximity to U of M
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• Coffee shops
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