MAR/APR 2015 Kimberley Seldon Editor in Chief
Victoria Drainville Executive Editor / Art Director
Cheryl Horne Managing Editor
Photographers Angela Auclair Simon Burn
Contributors Nicholas Rosaci Corey Burgan Jameson Fink
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Industry Profile Annie Sloan
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Home Tour Havana Haven
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Infusion Grace Willan
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Join Kimberley Seldon at 2 seminars: 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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Follow the ribbon around the rug! This notNeutral 6' rug was inspired by the filigree line work found on the dollar bill. It's 100% wool with looped line work and cut-pile construction. All notNeutral rugs are certified child-labour-free by GoodWeave, an international non-profit organization working to end exploitive child labour in the rug industry. Value: CA$460 Contest Closes: March 30, 2015 Courtesy notNeutral
Win a faucet
Spruce up your bathroom. You get to pick! Choose between 4 sexy chrome faucets from Riobel. The winner can select either a wall-mount (VY11 C), a single hole short faucet (VYS01 C), a single hole long faucet (VYL01 C) or an 8" lavatory faucet (VY08 C). Value: CA$499-699 Contest Closes: March 30, 2015 Courtesy Riobel
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Congrats France Courtois (QC), Maureen Anstey (ON), Heather Ferguson (MB), Darlene Levesque (BC) and Christine Allard (AB). Enjoy a collection of West Coast recipes from award-winning restaurant SoBo in Tofino, BC. Courtesy Appetite by Random House
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Beaded Beauties These handmade canisters add a lovely pop of colour to your makeup vanity. House jewellery or cotton balls in discreet style. Beaded Canisters, Set of 3 CA$46, Zenporium www.zenporium.com
Pillow Talk No two are alike. Add personality to a boring sofa with hand painted ombre pillows. Gold & Silver Ombre Pillows, The Alloy Textile Collection CA$195, Amanda Hamilton Design www.amandahamiltondesign.com
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Rad Rug You don't have to spend big money to add pattern and comfort under foot. Define a living room space with a large rug.
Scandinavian Seating Artful furniture makes a statement in any space. Place this bench in your entry for insta-style.
Kalat (beige & brown), 8x10 CA$2,245, Elte Market www.eltemkt.com
Krone Hanssen Sparken Bench, US$2,265, Huset www.huset-shop.com
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Packaged Delivery Fun! Receive a box full of vintage items at your doorstep once a month. US$50/month, Frankie & Albert www.frankieandalbert.com
Gorgeous Gypsum How great would a couple of these hand cast gypsum pendants look over your kitchen island? Designed by Simon Katz and Peter Coolican, create big impact for a steal! Pendant Light in Gypsum CA$196, Coolican & Company www.coolicanandcompany.com Ant Eater LOL. Your guests will get a chuckle out of Hector Serrano's creation of ants carrying away their appetizers. Working Ant Party Picks, Set of 20 CA$10, Kikkerland www.kikkerland.com
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She's the developer and queen of Chalk Paint. She's written over 20 books and has a lovely home fragrance line. Annie Sloan talks to Dabble about paint, projects and a thriving personal life. DAB: What was your goal when you developed Chalk Paint™ 25 years ago? AS: My goal was to make a paint that I wanted. It had to be flexible, approachable and in the right colours. I was a working mother with three boys under ten, so it had to be easy to use and quick to dry! DAB: What advice would you give to someone using Chalk Paint™ for the first time? AS: Relax and don't worry about making mistakes. Go with your gut!
DAB: You were born in Australia and live in England and France today. What cities inspire you the most? AS: In no particular order: Sydney, London, Paris, Lisbon, Cape Town, New York, Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Vancouver for its outdoor yet arty life and Montreal for its lively metropolitan lifestyle. Of course I would love to see more of Canada one day! DAB: Is there a place you haven’t visited but would like to go to for inspiration? AS: I’m planning to go to Kazakhstan to visit my eldest son, who works out there. He’s in Astana, which is where East meets West so I hope it will be inspiring. India is another place I would love to visit. DAB: How would you describe your personal décor style? AS: I would say it’s a little bit French, a little bit of Boho and a little bit Neo Classical. I’m also currently redecorating my offices in a Warehouse style. I love it. But my house is late Victorian, so of course the Warehouse look doesn’t work here! DAB: What is next for Annie Sloan? AS: I’m going to be celebrating 25 years of Chalk Paint™ all through 2015, which I’m really excited about. My Stockists are so important to me so I’ll be doing a lot of travelling; I want to see as many of them as possible. I’m also launching my new Stencil collection, which comes in 21 designs and is the perfect complement to my paint range.
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DAB: When you don’t have a paintbrush in your hand, what do you Dabble in? AS: I like to dabble in music, eating out and a good bottle of wine with friends.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY Carlos Ernesto Escalona Marti (Kako)
Renowned Cuban artist Dago RodrĂguez (aka one half of the Los Carpinteros duo) creates art for a variety of patrons all over the world. The Vedado, Havana home he shares with his wife, kite boarding instructor Laura Lis, is as artfully styled and cool as hell.
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Where to Find The blue wheelbarrow is a Los Carpinteros piece and the orange Dar Chairs are by Charles and Ray Eames. The art above the sofa is by Cuban artist Alejandro Cam.
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Dago and Laura's son loves to play in the family room which also doubles as a yoga and pilates studio for mom.
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Adjacent to the living room is the office and library with a collection that includes art, architecture and design books as well as catalogues from Los Carpinteros' expositions .
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Get the Look The Late Sofa designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec was purchased at Vitra in Madrid and the Shell Chair is by Hans J. Wegner. The two photographs are by Cuban photographer Felipe Dulzaides and the coffee table and floor lamp are from an antique store in Havana.
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Dago and Laura love to entertain. The living room is a welcoming space where they receive friends.
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When the couple renovated, the kitchen grew to accommodate open shelving. The dining room gets its punch from the orange covered vintage chairs which look out onto a lush back garden and fountain.
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Get the Look Dago made the kitchen table out of his grandmother's old sewing machine. The vintage dining room table and chairs are from a local antique shop. The oil painting is by Cuban artist Carlos Quintana .
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It's never too late to start a new hobby. Grace Willan dives into a new passion with travel photography and snaps an award-winning photo from the Omo Valley in Ethiopia.
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Cluster vases at various heights to make your flower arrangements stand proud.
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Flatout Fab PRODUCED BY NICHOLAS ROSACI MATERIALS REQUIRED Sandpaper - Medium grade Furniture piece Spray paint - metallic Paint brush Annie Sloan Chalk Paint速 Annie Sloan Clear Wax Annie Sloan Dark Wax Soft cloth Large bristle brush Short bristle brush
PREP & SPRAY Lightly sand an existing piece of furniture. Spray one coat of a metallic paint and let it dry for 24 hours. ANNIE SLOAN IT Apply a coat of Chalk Paint速 on the table but apply less in certain areas where you want the metallic colour to shine through. This project is shown in Paris Grey. CRACKLE IT Once the first coat is dry, apply a second, thicker coat of paint and use a blow dryer on the highest setting to blow hot air on the wet paint to create a subtle crackle finish. WAX ON WAX OFF When the second coat of paint is completely dry, apply a thin layer of clear wax with a large bristle brush, and wipe off excess wax with a soft cloth. Apply the dark wax with a smaller bristle brush into the cracks and anywhere you wish to add an aged patina look. Wipe off any excess dark wax with a cloth. Dabble Savvy: Paint the interior drawers in a vivid colour like hot pink. 26
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One of the most welcoming changes in Cuba is the rise of privately owned businesses. From in home barbershops to vendors selling fruit in wagons on the streets, it's becoming possible for enterprising Cubans to move up to the middle class.
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The streets of Old Havana may be in a state of disrepair, but the Cuban people have an intoxicating zest for life.
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If you're not an overnight guest of the Hotel Nacional, it's still worth a visit. There are stunning city views and some outstanding mojitos. Feeling hungry? Treat yourself to a ham and cheese sandwich in the courtyard.
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You'll meet plenty of vibrant characters at Plaza de la Catedral, one of five main squares in Old Havana. If you do want to take a photo (like the ones you see here) you'll have to pull your wallet out.
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To get around Havana, hail a taxi. Make sure to negotiate rates first. Dabble Savvy: Found a good cab driver? Take down his number and have the hotel call him to arrange pickup.
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The music in Cuba makes you want to dance. In fact, we dare you try and just sit there without moving your hips or tapping your feet. Impossible! MARCH / APRIL 2015
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There are no shopping malls in Havana, but stroll the city streets and you'll find goods for sale like these at the secondhand book market in the Plaza de Arma. LEFT: In recent years Cubans have been allowed to own their own businesses and operate them from their homes. These in home shops sell antiques, provide salon services and even serve food.
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Many of the furnishings in residences and businesses haven't changed since the 1950s, giving Havana its untouched charm.
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If you heard the food in Cuba isn't good, then a meal at 304 O'Reilly may change your mind. Owner JosĂŠ Carlos (LEFT) opened the restaurant a year ago and offers fresh foods exquisitely prepared. Try one of our favourite dishes, the butternut squash soup with blue cheese, the tatiki (tuna and sesame), the ceviche or...the list goes on.
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If you like the art at 304 O'Reilly you're in luck. Owner Jose Carlos is the artist and all of his work is for sale. RIGHT: Are you ready to really explore the city? A rickshaw ride sets a leisurely pace.
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DABBLE DOES There are two must-stop places to get a drink. 304 O'Reilly has a signature Red Point gin and tonic and Ambos Mundos serves a classic mojito. While you're there, you may want to ride the elevator up to room 511. This is where Hemingway stayed and authored many magazine articles.
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TRAVEL One of the new types of businesses that have popped up in Havana is the Bed & Breakfast. At Polovoh, overnight guests enjoy a typical 1950's home setting, personalized service and home cooking. LEFT: The upstairs floor at Casa Nena has its own entrance, two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom and lounge.
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DABBLE DOES Occasionally, the Malec贸n roadway along the coast of Havana has huge waves crashing past the sea wall and into the street but, on most evenings, watching the sunset from this location is perfect.
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On the beautiful beaches of Playas del Este, east of Havana, the Mhai Yoga retreat awaits. This is a heavenly retreat where guests slow down, eat healthy and get pampered. Beginner to advanced yoga lovers will practice on the sandy beaches, in Mhai's studio and overlooking Old Havana on a day trip. MARCH / APRIL 2015
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So your husband doesn't do yoga? Mhai Yoga has teamed up with Havana Kiteboarding Club to offer lessons that neither of you will want to miss. LEFT: Why not learn how to salsa dance while you're there? Mhai Yoga retreat includes accommodations, a one-on-one private class with Eduardo Pimentel, meals, an unlimited self-serve smoothie bar, daily workshops, a day trip to the old city, a visit to a local urban organic garden, a one-hour facial, a salsa lesson, free time and surprises.
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Guava Juice
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PHOTO COURTESY MHAI YOGA RETREAT As a great source of vitamins and flavour, who wouldn't want to make guava a part of their breakfast ritual? Guava is low in calories and full of Vitamin C. Feel instantly rejuvenated with this Mhai Yoga Retreat specialty.
INGREDIENTS 6 guavas, seeds removed 1 pc of ginger 1 lemon 1 tsp of honey DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients in a blender for 40 seconds and enjoy.
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Chia Pudding PHOTO COURTESY MHAI YOGA RETREAT Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients including omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, calcium, fibre and protein. They are great to make pudding because they absorb up to 10 times their weight in liquid. Try this easy recipe and start your day off right.
INGREDIENTS ½ cup of chia seeds ½ cup of coconut milk 2 bananas 3 tbsp of almonds 2 tbsp of coconut shreds 1 tsp of cinnamon DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, mix chia seeds, coconut milk and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Put mixture into serving bowls and garnish with sliced bananas, nuts and coconut shreds, divided evenly per serving.
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