There’s a current trend for small living. While we haven’t necessarily seen Tiny Home communities in Calgary, we are seeing more single-family homes, row houses, and condominiums designed with smaller footprints. When space is at a premium, the key is creating beautifully designed, highly functional environments that feel expansive and luxurious.
For a long time, the ideal family yard was easy to picture. It typically featured a big lawn, maybe a playset off to one side, and enough open space to let the kids and dogs run around.
Burnout – a term used to describe a state of physical, emotional, and/or mental exhaustion primarily due to prolonged stress. Causes can include over-working, taking on too many responsibilities, or significant life changes – such as grieving the loss of a loved one, or going through a divorce. It can also affect anyone who is experiencing physical or mental health challenges or is the caretaker for someone who is. Parenting in itself, or managing a household can also be incredibly overwhelming (especially if you are doing it solo) and can easily lead to burnout. Caring for elderly parents may be a contributing factor as well. The good news is the more aware you are of the warning signs of burnout, the higher the chances are to prevent it from occurring.
Work With Nature, Not Against It
Transform your outdoor space into a low-maintenance sanctuary designed for Calgary’s unique environment. With long winters, rapid spring snowmelt, and unpredictable rainfall, the key to a successful landscape isn’t just what you plant, it’s how your yard manages water.
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