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FEBRUARY 2015 Kimberley Seldon Editor in Chief

Victoria Drainville Executive Editor / Art Director

Cheryl Horne Managing Editor

Photographers Angela Auclair Simon Burn

Contributors Lisa Canning Christine Da Costa Nicholas Rosaci Corey Burgan Jameson Fink

Design & Styling Team www.kimberleyseldon.com

Marketing & Communications Aysun Kuck aysun@kimberleyseldon.com

Media and Public Relations media@dabblemag.com Owned and Published by Kimberley Seldon Productions Inc. Cheryl Horne, Managing Director cheryl@kimberleyseldon.com

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www.dabblemag.com info@dabblemag.com While every effort has been made to ensure that advertisements and articles appear correctly, Dabble Magazine and Kimberley Seldon Productions Inc. cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by the contents of this publication. All material is intended for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of its publisher or editor. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part prohibited without written permission from the publisher.

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I named 2015 Year of Big Fun. I've lived through Year of Much Work, Year of Taking Myself Seriously and Year of Whoa, Slow Down. It's time for a change. I launched the new year by zip lining on Maui. I was absolutely TERRIFIED. I came very close to the walk of shame (climbing back down the bridge) but in a wee moment of courage I grabbed the rope and let go. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee. What a rush. And, as you can see, I survived to tell the tale. What's next? Something that takes place with both feet on the ground! Have you named the year yet? Perhaps you'll Dabble in something new.

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Home Tour Design Unleashed

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Industry Profile The Metricks

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Infusion Angela Auclair

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Cityline—Home Day

Design and decorating advice you can trust. Kimberley and host Tracy Moore look at some new products on the market. www.cityline.ca

Dwell on Design LA

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Dwell magazine's popular show returns to the LA Convention Center with 3 full days of dynamic exhibitions including 2 seminars with Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design: More Money, More Profits It's a dilemma for nearly every business pro: you want to increase profits, yet you're leaving money on the table with suppliers, clients, trades and retailers. In this seminar, Kimberley reveals her top strategies for plugging the gaps in profitability and increasing job and customer satisfaction. Invoicing and Collecting Billable Hours Successful interior design pros know it's critical to establish firm invoicing and collection policies. Kimberley will tell you how it's done. Dwell on Design Los Angeles May 29-31, 2015 Los Angeles Convention Center www.dwellondesign.com


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Win 1 of 5! The Sobo Cookbook Put some style underfoot with a beautiful Enjoy a collection of West Coast recipes from awardarea carpet. You can win. Here! winning restaurant SoBo in Tofino, British Columbia. Value: CA$1,500 Value: CA$30 Contest Closes: November 24, 2014 Contest Closes: February 23, 2015 Courtesy GoodWeave Courtesy Appetite by Random House

Dabble Winners! Congrats Elaine Markham (AB). You won the NOBEL by Gense 16-piece Flatware Collection. Courtesy www.iscandidesign.com/gense

Congrats J.E. McCallum (AB), Adriana Ciaschi (ON) and Pat Pfrimmer (ON). You've each won Annie Sloan's Room Recipes for Style and Colour! Courtesy CICO Books

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Table Tray Keep coffee table displays tidy and stylish. Corral books, candles and other decorative objects on this handsome tray. Tray, US$260, ElteMKT www.eltemkt.com

Protect your Desk Jazz up that neutral office space. With more than 4,500 artistic options you're bound to find a desk mat that makes Monday manageable. Geometric Shapes Desk Mat by Danny Ivan, US$24 KESS Inhouse www.kessinhouse.com

Switch it Up Never say, "Now where did I put my keys?" again. Multiple configurations available. The Keeper, US$16, Walhub www.walhub.com

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Squeaky Clean and Green Cleaning products that are safe around kids and pets? Yes please. These are beautifully packaged in refillable and recyclable bottles. Dish Soap & All Purpose Cleaner, ÂŁ11/each, Common Good www.anothercountry.com

To your Health Veggie juice, soup, pancakes, almond milk and baby food at your disposal with the help of this slim and attractive juicer. JuicePresso, CA$530, www.juicepresso.com

Nuts for Butter Fans of peanut and almond butters get ready to wow your taste buds with one of these gourmet spreads. Ingredients like coconut oil, chia seed, flax seed, and whey protein make snacking virtuous. Nut Butters, US$11-14, Buff Bake www.buffbake.com

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DESIGN

design unleashed INTERIOR DESIGN: kimberley seldon DESIGN GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY BY ted yarwood

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Who doesn't want to feel zen at home? Easier said than done when you have challenging spaces to decorate—like the pie-shaped entry hall that greets you as you enter the front door of this urban condo. The cool couple who live here had lots of ideas when it came to decorating. They wanted to display some of the treasures they've collected on their extensive travels for instance. But when it came to the sitting area...they were stumped. How to deal with a severely pie-shaped space? Designer Kimberley Seldon placed an enormous ancient mill stone from Italy dead centre and aligned it with the front door, immediately creating a sense of order in the space. Custom arm chairs flank a metal drum which acts as a coffee table, providing a perfect perch for quiet contemplation.

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It's not uncommon to find large columns poorly placed in new condos but again, it makes decorating a wee bit more challenging. To give the column a sense of purpose Kimberley placed a tall wooden Buddha in front of the structural feature. The comfy grey sectional (Jamie Alexander) surrounds a round wood coffee table from West Elm. Colourful salmon and navy pillows from ELTE fill the space with colour.

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Behind the sectional, a low Asian bench tucks beneath a sofa table. Sculptural pieces like the Buddha and bronze leaf offer big style statements.

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Spending four months out of the year selecting furnishings for design superstore ELTE inspired fourth generation family owners Jamie and Andrew Metrick to open a store for youthful consumers. The 50,000 square foot store is the newest concept store by the Metrick family. The best part? Take your purchases home the same day. DAB: What destinations inspired you to open Elte Market? JM: Visiting India three times per year, specifically Jaipur, has definitely played a role. Colour, innovation and creativity in this part of the world are tremendous. Deconstructing silk saris and using those bold colours to reweave area carpets are just some of the things I get to do. There are many items we come across throughout our travels that reflect an edgier look, which doesn’t fit within the Elte aesthetic.

DAB: As rug buyer for Elte MKT, can you provide a couple of tips for someone looking to purchase a good quality carpet? JM: First, knowing that the rug is handmade is enormously important—both in the look and quality of the fibre.Handmade rugs will not only last longer but, if damaged, can be repaired. They also have a look and soul to them that one cannot achieve using a machine. Second, you can never go wrong in terms of fiber by choosing wool or silk. There are other great options like bamboo and banana silk that get better and better in quality.

"When I'm not globe-trotting, you can often find me hanging out at Elte and Elte Market. I’m also really proud of the Toronto food and drink scene which I feel has developed into something very similar to what you’d see in Brooklyn.” ~Jamie

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INDUSTRY PROFILE

DAB: How do you know when you’ve found a gem? AM: I know I’ve found a gem when I can’t stop thinking about it. I’m working on or looking at hundreds of designs every day so for something to stick with me, it needs to be pretty special. Sometimes this lasts a week, sometimes a month and there are even the select few that have stuck with me for years now. For whatever the reason, like a catchy song, I just can’t shake them. The thing about gems however is they’re only special if you’re one of the few people that know about them. For this reason, I’m constantly pushing myself to create or collect the next best thing. DAB: Is your personal style reflected through the items you buy for the store? AM: I only buy things that I’d feel proud to have in my home. To that point, my style is definitely reflected in everything I’ve sourced or designed. Defining that style is a challenge for me only because I don’t tend to look at what I source as falling within specific design buckets such as “contemporary” or “traditional”. My style is an amalgamation of very subtle design preferences. Of course I have certain colour palettes or materials that I gravitate towards but it goes so much deeper than that. DAB: Is there a country you haven’t stamped on your passport but would like to? JM: One of the places I’ve always wanted to visit is Japan. The simplicity of its lifestyle and their design philosophy is truly inspiring. I’m also a tremendous food fan and always wanted to experience what the country has to offer. There's more! Find out Andrew's top 3

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DAB: What makes Elte Market a unique shopping experience? JM: It’s a one stop shop for affordable, edgy pieces that are available right away with no wait time. I’m a rug guy and we have over 2,000 unique pieces available compared to other stores in Toronto with far fewer.

DAB: When you’re not travelling the world, what do you Dabble in? AM: There’s not a lot of room to dabble. My weekends are spent in the store or working at a coffee shop. The books I read look a lot more like home magazines than anything else and our family dinners sound closer to office meetings than perhaps they should. That being said, I happen to love what I do so at the risk of sounding cliché, it’s not really work in that sense. I get to the gym almost every day and I love trying out new restaurants or bars. In a city like Toronto, I don’t think I’ll be running out of them any time soon. Apart from that, going out with friends and relaxing at home sounds pretty good to me.


Infusion

If you can't escape the cold of winter by heading south, bring the beach vibe indoors with a lovely photo by Angela Auclair.

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colour

Accessories are an inexpensive way to add colour. Go turquoise with a vase from Elte MKT.

sound

Love the soothing sound of the ocean? An indoor waterfall is just the thing.

texture

Beach blanket? Maybe not, but a soft beige throw looks great in any space.

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Surfers frequent the aptly named Ocean Beach neighborhood, but in San Diego there’s plenty of action for design enthusiasts and foodies too.

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A short trip from the heart of San Diego, rugged Point Loma feels a world away.

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The star attraction at the San Diego Zoo? The pandas, of course.

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The world famous zoo is part of the Balboa Park grounds. Take a stroll and contemplate the beauty of the Botanical building and its reflection in the lily pond.

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Drought-prone Californians love their succulents. Pigment will shape and pot one for you while you shop the rest of this stylish home design store. Its corner location and roll-up garage door remind you that the weather is fine year round.

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You'll have to tackle the multiple staircases to reach Torry Pines Beach, but you'll be rewarded with toes in the sand. Not keen on climbing? Stay up top and watch the paragliders take the wind—and your breath—away. 36

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Bixby and Ball is housed in a charming cottage dating back to the 1900s. You'll want to shop and move in.

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Colourful pillow talk? Bixby and Ball knows just what your home wants to hear.

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You could (and should) shop all day in La Jolla, but save time to linger at the Cove for priceless views of the resting and rollicking sea lions.

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Ironside’s airy atmosphere is ideal for lingering over lunch. Add a cocktail and you may wind up staying for dinner. 42

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Ironside means oysters. Sally up to the bar and get ready to slurp.

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Full of treasures is how we'd describe Architectural Salvage. The rehabber's resource.

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Sea urchin tacos for breakfast? SĂ­! Little Italy Mercado, the farmers' market held every Saturday, offers some tempting and locally caught specialties.

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After a morning at the Mercado, head over to Love & Aesthetics. Eclectic barely scratches the surface. Dabble Savvy: Don’t pass up the bowties and wallet.

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Sean curates the wares at Love & Aesthetics—spend a few minutes chatting and you'll hear how much he loves his job.

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Wander the expansive beach with its iconic blue lifeguard towers and the Hotel Del Coronado as a backdrop, and you can't help but feel like you are on the set of a classic movie...with a starring role.

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RECIPE

Dizzy Dame RECIPE & PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY CC LOUNGE One of Toronto's newest whisky lounge and supper club shares the recipe for one of their most talked about cocktails. Make it at home or go back in time and visit their whisky tunnel, set to look like the days of prohibition. INGREDIENTS 2.5oz Wiser’s Deluxe Rye 1oz iced tea Ice cubes Ginger beer Lemon DIRECTIONS In a cocktail shaker, mix rye and iced tea with ice cubes and shake. Pour into a coupe glass and add a splash of ginger beer. Squeeze in fresh lemon and garnish.

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