Sunshine Coast Fall Homes and Decor

Sunshine Coast

HOMES&Decor

Vol. 02 No. 02 • Fall 2018

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CONTRIBUTORS Sunshine Coast Homes & Decor Magazine Fall 2018

Susan Attiana Publisher, Editor

Anna Nobile

Contributing Writer

Natalie Findlay

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Quick Ways To:

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Artwood Custom Homes

Contributing Writer

Freshen Up Your Home For Fall

Livable Pieces Of Art

Evan Hagedorn Contributing Writer

Jody Franklin & Andrea Coates Contributing Writers

Mike Zanchetta

Sales and Marketing

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Antiques and Collectibles

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Living In Colour

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How To:

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Decorating With Lambskin

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Sunshine Tiny Homes

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Mudgirls Collective

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She Sheds Where Local Artist Create

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Smart Homes

The Sunshine Coast Homes & Decor Magazine is published twice a year by The Local Weekly Newspaper.

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Upgrading your Kitchen

Finding Your Next Treasure

Kaytee Johnstone Sales and Marketing

Christina Johnstone

Production, Graphic Design

Choosing the Right Cabinet Colour

Create Extra Space For Guests

Chic, Warm & Luxurious

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QUICK WAYS

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s fall weather sets in, many homeowners take advantage of cooler days to spruce up their living spaces since they’re confined indoors. However, fitting all that work into a busy season filled with school, sports and other family demands isn’t always easy.

Fortunately, a fall refresh doesn’t have to mean mountains of daunting work. These tips can provide the inspiration you need to spruce up your home without the hassle.

Control the clutter. Even the cleanest homes still look messy when they’re disorganized, but it’s an uphill battle for many to keep clutter from accumulating. Tackle the house room-by-room. Divide clutter into three piles: keep, donate and discard.

Give floors a facelift. After months spent outside, it’s inevitable that you’ve tracked

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some of the great outdoors back inside with you. Get your floors back in their best condition with a simple carpet washing innovation like Hoover’s Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner. An auto-mix feature precisely mixes and dispenses solution for optimal cleaning, and operation is as easy as it comes: push forward to wash, pull back to dry. Let the powerful brushes do all the work to gently remove embedded dirt and debris.

Add some cheery light. If you’re like many homeowners, light fixtures aren’t high on your list for everyday cleaning.

However, over time dust and debris build up, which can impact the quality of light.

Take time to wipe down fixtures for a cleaner, brighter ambiance in minutes.

Swap out bedding. Updating the textiles in a room is an easy way to instantly transform a space. Bedding for cooler seasons tends to be heavier and darker, so it’s the perfect time to make a switch to sheets and comforters that are not only practical but look cozy and inviting for the cold nights ahead. Similarly, you can swap out airy drapes and window treatments for more robust versions that reflect the season while helping keep drafts at bay.

Make DIY cleaning supplies. Some of the most effective cleaning agents can

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be made at home, so you never have to worry about running out. Make your own all-purpose spray cleaner by combining a quart of water with four tablespoons of baking soda. For extra cleaning power, you can mix vinegar with water and add a few drops of essential oils for an appealing scent. Another quick fix: Run citrus peels through the garbage disposal for an easy clean and fresh smelling kitchen.

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ooking at a finished home by Artwood Custom Homes is like wandering through a fine art museum. Individually cut cedar siding sprawls up the exterior of one of their homes, forming a patterned design at its peak. That same use of wood can be seen in the interior exposed support beams and kitchen cabinetry, while intricate rock work acts as a backdrop to the fire place. “I just wanted to create a company that would be able to build livable pieces of art,” said Artwood co-owner Jan Boyd. “A place owners would come home to and feel super comfortable. I didn’t want to build houses, I wanted to build homes.”

Despite the unique look to their homes, that fits its surroundings and the owners tastes, according to Boyd, their company doesn’t like to be confined to a certain look, but rather works to inject a certain feeling into their builds, that can be felt by its owners. “I don’t think we really have a set style. Most of our clients say there’s a feel about our builds, there’s a real comfortable feel,” said Boyd. “I’m not sure where that comes from. Maybe that’s because all of us take a lot of pride in our work and that comes out in the home.”

With thoughtfulness and passion put into design, sustainability is also incorporated into their builds.

“The trend now, for us, is to build energy efficient homes that will cost less to run,” she said. “Introducing different sources of heating and energy like solar, is quite intriguing in our world.” Further, Boyd also tries to reuse material. She remembers a time when they tore down an old cabin in Roberts Creek, salvaged the wood, then reused it as the stairs in a new home. And another time when they salvaged tongue and groove flooring from the Hudson’s Bay warehouse in Vancouver, which was repurposed as the flooring in a new build. “I absolutely love it, but not everyone is into that. People who like shopping at IKEA can make a build a challenge, but not impossible” said Boyd. “You meet the client you’re building for and listen to them and you get a feel for what they’re like,” she added.

“I believe ‘custom homes’ kind of lost the true meaning of the word,” said Boyd, who believes the custom charm and individuality of the homes is lost.

“They’re all custom looking and then suddenly everybody is a custom builder.” Boyd was at the forefront of the custom home trend when she started constructing personalized homes 30 years ago in Nelson, BC. “Custom homes were something that appealed to me because you could look to the land and clients for inspiration,” she said.

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job to build a single house in 1998. Boyd ended up staying after she met the second-half of Artwood’s ownership, Joanne Clark, on the job site. “We were a good fit, we fit well together as a team. She’s very artistic in what she does and I really like building artistic stuff out of wood, so we got together,” she said. The two have now built up the company which includes various components such as, plumbing, gasfitting, cabinet making and renovations. This all female ownership is often a rarity in construction as the business is predominantly male. “It’s interesting. I’ve worked heavy construction a lot of years and it’s harder to be a woman in heavy construction, either they like you or they don’t, or they want to see how tough you are,” Boyd explained. “But for me it’s never been about my gender or anything like that, it’s been about my ability to do my job.”

Being on the Sunshine Coast for over 20 years Boyd has noticed that the region is having a coming-of-age moment. Development is popping up on every street and what would seem like an affordable home is now unattainable for most. While the hot market would benefit Boyd, she is more concerned about the quality of what’s being built, rather than reaping the benefits. “I worry about the development and there’s a lot of building going on. In my world, there are a lot of builders out there and it’s a job. It’s good money, but they don’t seem to have the passion to care as much,” Boyd says. Compared to some companies that have several builds on the go throughout the year, Boyd only builds one house annually. “There are a lot people who have had their homes built that won’t last a long time and you just see that the quality is not there which actually bothers me a lot because people are trusting somebody to do something.”

If there was a word to describes Artwood Custom Homes philosophy it would be “constructing”. Aside from the obvious that they build homes, Boyd hopes the homes will be passed down generation to generation. According to the longtime home builder she also strives to construct relationships with the homeowners. “Pretty much all the clients we build for are now good friends, we can’t help it,” she said. Something Boyd sees in the future is to continue developing the company and working towards passing along the business. “I can see myself working constantly with the company, in the company and for the company,” Boyd said. “But eventually for some of the people that have worked with us, it will be their company and that’s my goal, to continue it and better it so when it comes time and they want it, it’s theirs.”

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ANTIQUES AND

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he Sunshine Coast is a place that values the motto: reduce, reuse, repurpose, recycle and the local antique and collectible shops take this to heart.

From Gibsons to Madeira Park finding your next treasure is just around the corner. You never know what you are going to find but when you see that special something it comes home with a pride of place that a first bought can never claim.

At Re-Decor part of the hunt is done for you. Diane sources from estate sales and crafters in the area to put together a store filled with collections that will compliment your beachy, casual, mid-century, shabby chic or just plain eclectic decor style. Re-Decor is about 80% consignment items and 20% from local crafters suppling her with pottery, wood cutting boards, hand made furniture, amazing mirrors made out of pieces of drift wood, pillows from recycled fabrics, photography, paintings and more. The rest of the store is filled with ever changing treasures. Diane curates pieces with quality and a seasoned eye for, ‘what we never knew we needed, but so want’.

At 70 years old, Bernadette’s motto of “carpe diem” or “seize the day” led her to open Dogwood Antiques in downtown Sechelt. After having her eye on the present location on Cowrie St for years, Bernadette finally got the opportunity to open her antiques and collectibles store this summer. A lot of the store’s exquisite antiques comes from the home and travels of Bernadette herself. After spending most of her life exploring the far reaches of the world she has a collection of unique pieces that all have a story to tell. The unique opium bed is from India, made from rosewood; it stands about 3 feet off the ground and

A selection of items in the Re-Decor Store in Sechelt. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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A unique opium bed from India on display at Dogwood Antiques in Sechelt. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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is surrounded on 3 sides by ornate woodwork and mirrors and just waiting for the right person to love it for another 40+ years. Bernadette believes that quality endures and quality should never end up in a landfill.

Sometimes, after searching high and low you still can’t find that perfect piece for your house. You might want to try Dave Coyle’s Antiques and Collectibles if you are looking for Canadiana wood reproductions. Dave discovered a love for old Canadian wood furniture years ago. As a fence builder he was removing old fences and would just toss the wood in the landfill. Picking through the scraps there was always some “good wood” so Dave started taking those pieces home and recycling them in the fashion of old Canadian wood furniture. Dave’s skills were acquired from his early years in antique furniture restoration. He uses a variety of techniques to achieve a realistic antique look for each handcrafted piece of furniture he creates. As the business has grown, his wife Jackie, has been adding beautiful collectibles to accompany the Canadiana style of the furniture.

The Coast is filled with businesses finding ways to repurpose and re-sell quality previously used pieces. Rightsizing Solutions has a showroom on Field Road and also advertises full home estate sales throughout the year.

Rare Finds in Madeira Park has a store filled with unique items waiting for a new home.

The common thread that weaves through all these stores is wanting to be of service to the community and create a place where quality endures. The owners of these stores embrace Voltaire’s quote, “to preserve and renew is almost as noble as to create.”

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A selection of items at the Dogwood Antiques store in Sechelt. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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A selection of items in Dave Coyle’s Antique Reproductions store in Gibsons. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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LIVING IN

COLOUR W

hen picking a colour for cabinetry, personality and lifestyle are essential considerations. Gray and white cabinets are options for the modern active living lifestyle, whereas green and blue tones may work better for a more eclectic existence.

Whichever way you go, coloured cabinetry is more than just a trend: it’s a design approach that is here to stay. That’s why careful planning is necessary when you set out to redesign the kitchen. After all, this essential living space is an area where you spend plenty of time, so it should feature visual elements and colours you find appealing.

White kitchen cabinets have dominated

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the market for many years. White cabinetry is constant, safe and classic. However, reports from designers and data on market buying trends are showing a slight shift in painted cabinetry design from classic white to pops of colour.

“We know kitchen cabinetry is an ever-evolving dynamic, but we also believe certain trends are more constant and everlasting,” said Angela O’Neill, director of marketing and advertising at Wellborn Cabinet. “We trust consumers and we believe they have spoken and have spoken very loudly in regard to painted cabinetry.”

The current styling trend, reflected in Wellborn Cabinet’s latest colours, is a

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marriage of traditional and contemporary finishes, materials and fabrics equating to a classic, timeless design. Beloved white is now making way for trending warmer tones featuring shades of gray, green and blue.

A Calming Effect Letting your personality show through with color in the kitchen doesn’t have to mean going outlandishly bold. Paint hues like aqua, mint and olive can all set the stage for a calm, inviting atmosphere.

Each of these shades provides a mild taste of coloured cabinetry, imparting an effect that is subtle but bold enough to make its presence known.

Mink Gray Exploring shades of gray is another way to develop a unique look. Some shades result in a calm, tranquil effect. However, if you’re looking for a more dominant colour, an option like Mink Gray from Wellborn Cabinet gives the feel of a much warmer space. Minimalists swoon over this classic yet clean gray because it isn’t overpowering, and the timeless color adds to the transitional styling of cabinetry.

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It All Started with White It’s true that white cabinetry set the pace for painted cabinetry, and it’s likely to remain a popular option for homeowners. Remember, though, that not all whites are the same and different shades can elicit a different design motif entirely. Cabinets in shades of white are enduring and versatile, appearing in cottage, traditional and even modern kitchens.

Also remember that although it’s simple, there’s nothing dull about white cabinetry. Embrace the classic white spacious kitchen in your home but take it up a notch with brass lanterns, a round dining table and fabric- covered chairs.

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Choose the Right Cabinet Colour Once you’ve made the decision to add coloured cabinets to the kitchen, there’s an obvious next question: which colour? With so many options to choose from, you may need to answer some basic questions to narrow down the field.

Bold vs. Subtle If you’re looking for a dramatic change, a bold approach may be the perfect solution. Just remember that a bold space can border on overly bold. It needs to be a colour and shade that you will continue to enjoy over time. On the other hand, if you’re set on adding colour but not sure something so vibrant will do, a softer shade of that colour may offer a more subtle solution.

All Over vs. Accent Consider whether your vision calls for paint on all of your kitchen cabinetry, or if you’re simply looking to create a standout feature. A colour that looks terrific as a focal point may overwhelm if it’s applied throughout the room, so evaluate which of the options you’re weighing is best suited to the use you have in mind.

Fit Within the Home In many homes, the design style flows from one room to the next. It’s important when making a major change like coloured cabinets to understand how the new style will fit with the rest of the house. For example, whether it will complement or contrast, and if it contrasts, ensure that’s the look you’re truly going for.

Completing the Design Another often-overlooked consideration is how you’ll complete the room once the cabinetry is installed. Think about the rest of the woodwork, other finishes like backsplash and flooring, and dining furniture in the space. Also consider your appliances and any decorative items you may wish to add. Ensure the colour you’re considering will fit with the other elements. If it doesn’t, you may have to consider upgrading those features to achieve a cohesive look.

If you’re still having trouble narrowing down your selection, many designers recommend selecting an inspiration piece and designing the rest of the room, including the cabinetry, to complement it.

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How to:

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omeowners who enjoy entertaining frequently sometimes host overnight guests. While many hosts and hostesses have spare bedrooms for overnight or long-term guests, many others do not. But those among the latter group willing to get a little creative can find more places for overnight guests to rest their heads.

• Sofa: Living room or den sofas can double as bedding for overnight guests. As a short-term solution, a night or two on the couch can be comfortable enough. Be sure to cover the sofa with freshly laundered sheets and provide those amenities one would expect in a guest space.

Access to a television, a reading lamp, a fan for some white noise and a table on which to place a phone or alarm clock are helpful to have. Such items will make guests more comfortable. If your living room or family room has a door that can be closed, this will help create more privacy for guests.

• Convertible bed: Marketed frequently under the brand name Murphy Bed, convertible beds can incorporate sleeping options into rooms with limited

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space. This furniture essentially is a bed that folds vertically or horizontally into a frame. When closed, the bed can look like a decorative storage closet or armoire. Some convertible beds come with bookcase accessories to expand storage space and also make the piece look like a more cohesive unit. Designers also have experimented with these beds, and some transform from a desk or even from a low-lying bookshelf or bench into a bed.

• Sofa bed or chair: Sofa beds and chairs have a fold-out bed nestled beneath their cushions. Depending on the size of the couch, a twin, full or queen-sized bed may be housed within. Sofa beds vary in regard to their comfort levels, so prospective hosts should investigate their options to ensure guests have the most comfortable sleeping situations possible.

A bed in a couch can turn an office or living space into a guest sanctuary in a matter of minutes. In addition, some sofa beds also have extra space built within for storing blankets and pillows. Many popular furniture retailers offer couch brands that can be equipped with a bed.

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a convertible chair that has a twin-sized bed tucked away.

• Bunk beds: Bunk beds may seem like child’s play, but they make great use of vertical space. Share a kid’s room with your son or daughter and let the guest take your own bedroom. Otherwise, equip a home office with bunk beds and have two more sleeping spaces available.

Accommodating guests when you don’t have a guest bedroom can take some creativity, but those willing to think outside the box can find options that don’t compromise guests’ comfort.

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Decorating with Lambskin Rugs

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s the cool gentle breezes of fall blow through, we remind ourselves that it’s time to “warm up” our homes. The fluffy fur of a lambskin rug is a great accent to any room or style of decor with an innate feeling of warmth and comfort which is so inviting for the fall and winter seasons. They are versatile, long lasting, and adds a chic, luxurious feeling to every home.

It’s so easy to drape or toss these beautiful rugs about the home. Really anywhere you would like them, they will create a luxurious and inviting spot. Place on a bench at the front door to create an inviting place to greet guests. Or over a chair and immediately adopt this cozy spot as your new favourite place to read or watch TV. Don’t let your dining room miss out on your new found love of lambskin rug decorating; dine in style with a rug draped over the back of your dining chairs. This will

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keep friends comfy for those long evening conversations and extra glass of wine.

Who doesn’t like the thought of retiring to a warm, inviting, relaxing bedroom in the evenings? A place to allow the stresses of the day to disappear. Adding a lambskin rug (or few) will initiate an immediate sense of stepping into a warm hug. Place one at your bedside for the luxurious warmth and comfort as you place your feet on the ground. A single rug would be great to add under your bed sheets especially if one person likes a warmer bed than the other. To keep the luxurious feel; you can add lambskin rugs to your bathroom as well. Lay one down as a bath mat or by the sink. You’ll love brushing your teeth now.

As we move about the house adding a luxurious touch to every corner let’s not forget the little ones. Elevate changing diapers to

changing diapers in style and throw down a lambskin rug. Add one to the crib because a little extra softness in the crib always adds up to a cozy sleep. And while we are showering our little ones in chic luxury; lambskin rugs are great for baby seats and strollers and will keep our precious bundles of joy all snuggly and warm.

We all want to stretch our time in the beauty of the outdoors and these rugs will keep you warm on a chilly evening. Don’t forget about your vehicles either. Lambskin rugs are great for the driver’s seat of your car, boat or RV; making the journey more comfortable. Motorcycle riders can thank me later. Hot leather seats in the summer and cold leather seats in the winter; add a lambskin rug over your seat to keep you comfortable all year.

Inside, outside, home, boat or car, a lambskin rug is one of the most versatile, luxurious and hard wearing home decor items you will own. Add one (or more) to your home today!

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How to clean our sheepskin: 1. Select rinse and spin or hand wash/delicate cycle using cold or tepid water 2. Add Eucalan* to fabric softener drawer 3. Load articles into machine and start the cycle 4. Remove rug and brush it out 5. Hang to dry “not in direct sunlight” 6. Once dry, place in dryer on “air only” setting for 5-10 minutes Sunshine Coast Homes & Decor Magazine • Fall 2018

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am Robertson is often referred to as the “Tiny Home Expert”, a nickname she’s earned for being a pillar within the tiny home movement on the Sunshine Coast. Robertson’s journey began four years ago when she first saw pictures of a tiny home while scrolling through her Facebook timeline.

“I had a strong compulsion to build a tiny house, I had to build a tiny house, I just had to,” she says in a enthused tone.

Purchasing an old camping trailer for the base, and with the help of other enthusiasts, her first tiny home was successfully built and later sold. “The joy that it brought me, I just want to continue doing it,” she added.

Aside from constructing alternative and downsized ways of living. Sunshine Tiny Homes have focused on having their 8’ x 24’ houses as a solution to combat the Coast’s rental shortage. The tiny homes, which include a lofted area, are a possible secondary housing option that you can conveniently have on your property. “The potential for people to own a tiny home for the purpose of renting increases the number of places available for rent,” Robertson said.

Rental costs on the Sunshine Coast can range from $1,200 to $3,500 a month, with many of the more affordable rentals outside of the Gibsons and Sechelt area. Adding to the issue is the $34,894 median income on the Sunshine Coast which is 25 per cent lower than the average throughout BC. “The rental shortage is very devastating and because of the

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shortage and the increase in rental prices right now, it’s concerning because people who are in a lower bracket of income are being squeezed off the Sunshine Coast,” said Robertson, who lives out of a room within the company’s headquarters.

Adding a secondary living space on a property would be beneficial to the rental stock, but having one all comes down to the property zoning and having the proper permits. According to a SCRD staff report from 2017 there are just over 2,458 properties in rural areas that are zoned and allowed to have a secondary dwelling, and only 10 per cent of them are being used.

To help utilize the nearly 2,500 properties, last winter Robertson suggested a pilot project to the SCRD that would allow movable structures like RVs and trailers to be allowed with temporary housing permits, which is the category her tiny homes fall under. Robertson is also taking her efforts to the BC Provincial Government where she will be parking a tiny home in the parking lot of the BC Legislature.

With the companies first tiny home in the later stages of construction, Robertson is sure the company will be in full production. As for the distant future, she has a dream of forming a community inhabited solely with people living in her petite sized homes. “There are communities that are intentionally building tiny homes and they’re doing them with ease.”

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MUDGIRLS COLLECTIVE

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he Mudgirls Natural Building Collective has been building healthy, eco-friendly homes using natural and recycled materials for over a decade. Founded by Jen Gobby as a way of empowering women with skills and employment in a traditionally male-dominated field, the Collective has 10 active members located in various parts of southwestern BC. They are not a traditional construction company, but a feminist, non-hierarchical collective with anti-capitalist principles, working for barter and keeping wages low, thereby making their services affordable. They employ all female crews, building everything from ovens to complete homes.

Using sand, clay, straw and wood, they are building a revolution.

Roberts Creek is home to Amanda Rae Hergesheimer who has been a Mudgirl for the last eight years. She had been studying herbalism and midwifery, and taking up building cob structures fit with her dream of being a “keeper of traditional knowledge.” Constructing cob buildings is an ancient technique practiced by cultures around the world using the material most available to wherever you happen to be: the earth at your feet. It’s important to have good “boots and hats”—a high stone foundation to keep the floors dry and a wide overhang to keep precipitation from hitting the walls. Straw is also used for insulation and the Mudgirls have several tried and true plaster recipes for exterior walls to provide an extra layer of protection from moisture. “When you build a house out of clay and sand there’s nothing in there that’s going to rot,” says Hergesheimer. “These houses can last for hundreds of years so in the long run you’re saving money,” she adds, noting that the cost of cob construction is comparable to contemporary construction.

“The thing about natural building is that the materials may cost less but it’s labour-intensive so you end up spending more money on that.”

To help defray those costs, the Mudgirls offer workshops on various techniques to teach people how to do things themselves and allows owner builders to invite volunteers to learn and assist with the builds. “We run [the workshops] at very low cost,” says Hergesheimer. “We trade people’s actual physical work for the skills that they’re learning. In return they pay for food and the cook’s wages. They’re affordable and have built-in childcare and sell out pretty fast.” Their workshops attract everyone from people with no building skills to contractors interested in incorporating something a little different into what they already do.

In June, the Mudgirls ran a four-day workshop on Light Clay Straw in Halfmoon Bay where they are building a 500 square foot studio. In September, they are returning to Halfmoon Bay for a sold out week-long workshop on plasters. Both workshops cost $350 each with food, childcare and camping included. “People come together for a very short time but you create a complete community of people,” says Hergesheimer. “That’s the bigger part of what we do.”

Another big part is building with natural materials that lead to healthier homes that are easier on the environment.

“The path we’re on right now isn’t sustainable, especially as we watch BC in flames,” says Hergesheimer. “Maybe there’s a place for natural buildings. They’re healthy, there’s no plastic, no garbage.” Of course getting municipalities and building codes to include natural buildings as viable options is a trickier task. Currently in the SCRD, a building under 100 square feet doesn’t require a permit but larger structures need to be approved by a structural engineer.

“We’re lucky because we found engineers and designers

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who are excited and willing to work with us,” says Hergesheimer.

“I feel like the system is set up to make it more and more difficult for people to build their own homes. I get that you don’t want to build anything that’s going to fall down, but if we’re not willing to take the risks to learn either the traditional ways of doing things, or figure out new ways to create, we’re not going to get far.”

Hergesheimer believes bridging natural and contemporary building practices might be a good place to start. That Halfmoon Bay studio, for example, has some cob walls and some conventionally framed walls stuffed with straw and clay. “Maybe it’s those ancient inspirations we have to tap back into,” she says.

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the Mudgirls have released a book called Mudgirls Manifesto: Handbuilt Homes, Handcrafted Lives.

The book traces their history, what they’ve learned along the way, is filled with photos of their builds and includes tips on tools, plaster recipes, and on how to start your own building revolution. More information on the Mudgirls is also available at mudgirls.ca Anna Nobile

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of the vardo coming in the pages of The Wind In The Willows, when Toad ditched his arcane caravan for a brand new motorcar.

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hen artist Violette Clark moved to the Sunshine Coast two years ago, she spied a raised garden bed in the back corner of her new yard and said to her husband “a bohemian caravan needs to go here!” Born in Casablanca, Morocco to Spanish parents, Violette has a personal history as colourful as the vibrant, whimsical retro caravan-style she shed she designed and her husband built in the garden of her West Sechelt home.

Emigrating to Canada as a schoolgirl, Violette has over time developed a folk art style that reflects her eclectic heritage and eccentric personal vibe. Throughout her life she has frequently transformed her living spaces into funky art homes, frenetically decorating walls, doors, furniture, found objects – even cars. Violette’s “Purple Magic Cottage” home in South Surrey was featured on Weird Homes TV, hosted by legendary broadcaster Arthur Black.

“I wanted a quiet space to work on my art, to meditate,” Violette told me.

When she began sharing photos of her custom-made she shed on Facebook, she was overwhelmed with the positive response, “everyone else wanted to have

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While the vardo may have disappeared from British motorways, the unique aesthetic stayed etched in the popular imagination, and Violette is determined to lead a local revival of the vardo shape and form... and spirit. “We all need a little bit of magic in our lives,” she beams as we share lemonade nestled in her mystical backyard sanctuary, and it’s hard not to imagine garden gnomes coming to life to dance atop the geraniums with luminescent faeries under the eaves of the caravan. The soft yet vivid pastel palette blends well with the colourful perennial flora typical of coastal gardens.

one!” Among the butterflies and flowers, the tiny cottage imbues the garden with an aura of Old World storybook charm.

“My grandchildren love it! They use it as a playhouse,” which speaks to the potential versatility of the cozy 6 x 7 studio shed.

Violette’s design is inspired by the vardo wagon, the iconic horse-drawn caravan homes popularized by Romani Travellers and carnival showpeople in the British Isles in the mid to late 1800s. The sleek warm curves of the gently arched rooftops over flared-out walls conjure romantic visions of circus and vaudeville performers, fortune tellers with crystal balls and snake oil medicine shows. Vardos became especially known for ornate, elaborate interior folk design schemes created by the nomadic Romani folk living inside these mobile Victorian tiny homes. With the dawning of the age of the automobile in the early 20th century, the vardo became impractical and obsolete as a form of travel, with the symbolic end to the age Sunshine Coast Homes & Decor Magazine • Fall 2018

Encouraged by the enthusiastic reaction on social media, Violette decided to go into business creating custom designed vardo-style sheds for others.

This past spring, she entered the YMCA Self-Employment Program, a program that has supported the launch of several successful small business ventures on the Coast, to help her manifest her vision.

Branding her new enterprise Magical Garden Caravans, Violette recently announced a partnership with Phil Ratelle of Coastal Dream builders to build the bohemian studio sheds in Sunshine Coast gardens. She also intends to team with local artisans to offer other custom design touches such as murals, stained glass, live edge wood, mosaic work and more.

Realizing her dream of having her own caravan-style she shed space gave Violette “great feelings of peace and joy.

And I really wanted to share that magic with the world.” www.magicalgardencaravans.com. Jody Franklin

Marlene Vermeulen

Artist | Landscape Painter Marleen Vermeulen’s spacious studio, which she designed herself, had to be wide and long enough to accommodate her large-scale landscape paintings. She paints against the back wall, where she gets the best of the abundant natural light that comes in through skylights, a sliding glass door, and a retractable garage door that was “a big wish.”

She keeps the garage door open in summer to let in the air and uses a wood stove in winter to heat the space and dry her richly textured oil paintings. Given nature is her muse, it was important to Vermeulen to have the “inside and outside connected.”

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Ginny Vail

Artist | Photographer | Designer Ginny Vail’s personal studio, on a quiet property in upper Gibsons, was formerly an open-air garage. Vail’s husband added walls, a kitchen and washroom in 2015, keeping the original timber beams but converting the garage into a usable working space and gallery for Vail’s bold, floral abstracts. Though windowless, white walls and track lighting create a bright atmosphere. “Cool in the summer and cozy in the winter,” says Vail.

The space, which is not on her home property, provides Vail with the “quiet and solitude” necessary to tackle the often “challenging” art of abstract painting and collage.

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Gigi Hoeller

Original Paintings | Prints | Blocks | Scarves Above her art gallery, Gigi Hoellers studio and room of inspiration is filled with treasures that inspire her to create. She looks out into the trees; the sunlight spilling onto her art supplies and half made creations; with paintings surrounding her. It’s a special, warm space with good energy, and roof top bee hives above her head. A magical place where Gigi paints, and collages and does whatever tickles her fancy with the company of her Doodle Dog, the official gallery greeter.

Make sure you ask to see her studio if you visit the gallery, she loves to share her space.

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FibreWorks Studio & Gallery

Hosted in a collection of yurts, FibreWorks showcases fibre art – basketry, paper, textiles and wood, created by local through to international artists. The yurts each host a separate space: Gallery, Workshop and the Studio where you can immerse yourself in the various forms and stages of fibre arts from conception to finished piece.

The Studio was founded over a decade ago by the inspirational Yvonne Stowell. After ten wonderful years she chose to step away from the daily operations. FibreWorks is enjoying its eleventh season under the direction of its new owner, Alexis Bach, whose commitment is to ensure the yurts will remain to be a community of supportive creativity for fibre arts on the Sunshine Coast.

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Ovens for the best results. Imagine if there was a way to ensure your meals are evenly cooked every time. With new technology, you can achieve this consistency. Ovens can now come equipped with heating elements at the back rather than the bottom for optimal heat distribution. This will ensure that your cookies, cakes, chicken and more are perfectly cooked every time.

With the new Bosch wall oven’s smart wi-fi connectivity, you can select recipes from the app and have the cooking temperature and time sent straight to your oven. This new feature provides you with cooking settings that ensure the best results for your recipes.

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Spacious refrigerators. It seems like every time you go grocery shopping you are engaged in a game of Tetris with your fridge, trying to fit everything. If you need more room, look into fridges that come with a door-in-door feature. This allows you to open the door to a compartment where you can keep your drinks and snacks without having to open the full fridge. You’ll keep the cool air flowing and benefit from more storage space.

Go the extra mile with a lighting feature that is triggered with just a knock on the glass panel.

You simply knock on the fridge and a light will turn on to illuminate the contents within. This is a great way to take a look at what you have without letting the cold air out.

Find some of the most up-to-date products at your local appliance stores.

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The Women’s Real Estate Network is coming to the Coast!

We’re on a mission to encourage, educate and enlighten women to use real estate investment as a tool for financial empowerment.

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A well-designed kitchen can incorporate both style and luxury, but it’s also important to upgrade in ways that make everyday tasks easier and your space more efficient.

From larger upgrades like an entire suite of matching stainless steel kitchen appliances to elegant and durable quartz countertops or a new dining set, to smaller optimizations such as a smart thermostat to control temperatures or multi-tiered cabinet organizers, it’s easy to breathe new life into one of your home’s most oft-used spaces.

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Aesthetically Pleasing Dining Available in a wide variety of sizes, styles, heights, colors and finishes, even when not in use a standout table and set of chairs is sure to be a centerpiece of your dining area.

Look for options such as an extendable table leaf or under-table storage to allow for versatility whether entertaining or preparing an evening meal for your family. Simply group the matching chairs around your table or mix and match different designs to give your dining room a more chic feel.

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Add Intelligent Comfort When you’re busy cooking, make sure your kitchen is comfortable with a smart thermostat that can help you control temperatures even if the oven is on its hottest setting. Additionally, the added control can also help you ensure your whole home, including your kitchen, is economically efficient. Apps for your smartphone increase the control even further, allowing you to make subtle adjustments even while away from home.

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5717 Trail Avenue

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 0.6 acres with great views, an extra studio and a huge workshop. Lots of privacy here!

Full of surprises here: Nicely renovated, has a 1-2 bedroom suite, large deck, big garden, studio, garage and in a super Central location.

OFFERED AT

OFFERED AT

$639,000

$589,000

5675 Leonard Wynd

Lot 18, Woodland Road

Well-designed, lots of upgrades, with an unexpected view!

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with private yard & garden. Priced to sell!

Half-acre lot on a quiet street in Granthams with views to West Vancouver.

An easy build, level lot, and plans for eco-home are also available.

OFFERED AT

OFFERED AT

$529,000

$359,000

GIBSONS, BC

GIBSONS, BC

MADEIRA PARK, BC

SECHELT, BC

GIBSONS, BC

GIBSONS, BC

SECHELT, BC

GIBSONS, BC

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