A Quiet New Years
The basic elements of New Year's Eve at home are some festive lights, wonderful food and drink, and a stellar movie playlist. Set the stage with a few candles and fanciful light strings to brighten
Homemade Snow Globes
Every holiday season, the snow globe makes its appearance on windowsills and study desks. Inside are magical dioramas with miniature villages or people in landscapes. It's fun to give them a shake and image being
Summer Activities
Summer Activities July seems like the longest month of summer holidays because it's between June and August. The excitement of summer holidays has worn off and it's still two whole months until September. The days
Picnic Essentials
Did you know that the word picnic is derived from the French word pique-nique, which is used to describe light meals taken outside. It was popularized during the French Revolution when the classes visited and
Rainy Day Activities
Wet and soggy afternoons bring their own delights for adults and children. They're an opportunity to indulge in one's hobbies or to escape the house in search of treats and pleasures. A rainy day
Visit Duncan, City of Totems
About Duncan Beautiful Duncan, the City of Totems, is located in the Cowichan Valley about halfway between Victoria approximately 50 kilometers to the south, and Nanaimo 50 kilometers or so to the north. The Duncan
Holiday Happenings 2018 – Duncan North!
As you know, we are not just all about real estate at Pemberton Holmes - we are big into community too. Being a part of Vancouver Island history is a big part of our identity,
Holiday Happenings 2018 – Greater Victoria
Here at Pemberton Holmes, we are usually talking about real estate in Victoria. Buying, selling, what the market is doing, and what else can we do to serve our clients? As members of the Greater
Unique Things to Do in Victoria, BC – Part 1
We aren’t just about real estate in Victoria and Vancouver Island, sometimes we get some down-time, and want to do something unique for date night, hanging with our friends, or for family fun day.
Explore Quaint Qualicum Beach!
We hope you caught our Come Play In Parksville post last month and started thinking about how wonderful it would be to visit – or maybe even live – there. This month, we're heading slightly up