Embark Magazine | February & March 2016

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FEBRUARY & MARCH 2016

THEE STYL E ISSU

THE STYLISH LIVING MAGAZINE

Janette Ewen

SHARES HER TAKE ON STYLING A HOME AND CREATIVE INSPIRATION

LIFE IS 'SUITE' WHEN YOU'RE STAYING IN A HOTEL ROOM DESIGNED BY ALISON VICTORIA DESIGNER WILL MACDONALD TALKS HOME LIGHTING TRENDS FANTASTIC ART

BY KATRINA SCHAMAN

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table of contents 10 THE DECK HOUSE IN MALAYSIA 22 DECOR: IT'S ALL WHITE 24 BELTOWN PENTHOUSE 32 LOCKS LANE 42 THE HOMEGROWN MAKEOVER 50 COVER FEATURE: JANETTE EWEN 60 DECOR: INSIDE SOHO 62 THE "AV SERENITY" SUITE 70 TOORAK HOME

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table of contents 86 LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE

90 DECOR: GEOMETRIC

92 THE 'Y' DUPLEX PENTHOUSE 102 DECOR: CHARMED LIGHTS 104 MAIN STREET HOUSE 113 RECIPES 118 CHEF PROFILE GRANT VAN GAMERAN 120 DRINKS 122 TRUE BLUE 124 ARTIST PROFILE 130 THE KITCHEN SINK

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a letter from

the publisher

It's our first issue 2016, and it's an exciting one! Inside

these pages, you will see Alison Victoria's amazing Kempton Hotel Suite design and read our one-on-one chat with Carter Oosterhouse and Frederique van der Wal's who sat down with Embark to discuss incorporating design with plant life in the home. Perfect for spring!

Our contributors span the globe—from North America

and Europe to Asia. The home design they find around the world is awe-inspiring, not to mention a true travel adventure. Have a look through the brilliant display of homes to see why this issue excites with style.

We also couldn't be happier to start the year with home

stylist, Janette Ewen. We feel this is a different kind of profession that looks at the trendy, unique and intricate objects that can really breathe new life into a room. Ewen has a unique outlook on design; she's well travelled and very keen to pick up on cultural influences and inspirations. We hope this issue does the same to inspire your passage through our pages and influence

on the cover

your next home design adventure.

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Carmine Napolitano publisher

ON THE COVER: JANETTE EWEN TEAM CREDITS: ART DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY: MAGDALENA M.

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S i g n a t u r e Fa b r i c s a n d Wa l l c o v e r i n g s

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F E B R U A R Y

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PUBLISHER:

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER:

ART DIRECTOR:

EXECUTIVE EDITORS:

M A R C H

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CARMINE NAPOLITANO

KRISTIE STOODLEY

MAGDALENA M.

STEPHANIE ROCKWELL

FOOD EDITOR:

REBECCA GRIMA

COPYWRITERS:

JOANNA NICOL EMILY KLEIN

CREATIVE DIRECTOR:

CONTRIBUTORS WRITERS:

CARMINE NAPOLITANO

CHOO GIM WAH CLARE PASCOE EMILY KLINE RAN M. BROIDES

PHOTOGRAPHERS:

MAGDALENA M. RICHARD GOODING KENNETH LIM OF GRAY STUDIO WHIT PRESTON SHARYN CAIRNS AMIT GERON, MARK WOODS CHRISTOPHE SERVIERES WITH SHOT TO SELL

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designer profile

CHOO GIM WAH

Choo Gim Wah Architect is a young, innovative and design-

driven practice established to provide architectural, interior design and professional construction related services.

The practice is driven by the pursuit of quality design and

sensitivity to the climate of the environment. Every small element of the building is of importance to us as we firmly believe in providing quality design detail that are functional and aesthetically pleasing.

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AROUND THE GLOBE:

The Deck House in Malaysia

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he Deck House is a 2-1/2 storey house located in the lush greenery of

the Janda Baik forest, at the foothill of

Genting Highlands. The house consists of

3 bedrooms, 3 baths with approximately

4,000 sq. ft. of enclosed and outdoor area.

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The brief from the client was to design a simple, unassuming and ‘modern’ looking house. The profile and section

of this house hugs the terrain with minimum interference of the existing

slope. Despite its steel and glass look, the house functions like a traditional

tropical house with tall ceilings, well lit

interior

spaces,

and

sufficient

ventilation with windows on most

walls and aluminium louvers at the highest part of building for the hot air

to escape. Most part of the building is designed with steel and glass to achieve a lightweight feeling. The

foundation and the stump of building is made of conventional reinforced concrete. The extensive use of glass as the surrounding skin enables the

occupants to enjoy the surrounding forest view.

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Living in Janda Baik with the relatively moderate climate

outdoor

allows

the

activities

occupants

and

fresh

air

to

enjoy

practically

the all

day long. Hence, extensive outdoor areas such as deck to Living/Dining and terrace to Master

Bedroom form critical part of the building design.

To enter the house from the driveway, one has

to cross the steel and timber bridge. Upon entering

the house, there is a small entry hall with a door to the Master Bedroom slightly on the right.

The Master bedroom boasts wide sliding glass

doors which opens to a generous terrace outside. From

the main entry hall, one can walk down to the Living / Dining / Kitchen located at the lower ground floor

via a steel/timber staircase. This space is a majestic 2 storey void enclosed in glass with a full view of the surrounding forest.

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The area is designed as a single open plan space connected to the highlight of the house – a long and wide timber deck supported by a steel structure underneath. The last part of the of

the deck is cantilevered out from its supporting beam to create the effect of

an “infinity deck”. As most trees adjacent to building are maintained, one can

almost touch the leaves of the trees from this deck.

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Timber is used as the floor finishes for both the Living and the deck areas, thus merging the living/Dining and the deck through the full height glass panels. This

combination creates a single and large open plan ‘infinity’

platform with an undisturbed 360 degree of the forest view. Furthermore, the extensive use of timber has created

an extremely rich and warm texture and feel for this space, complementing the warm texture of the forest nearby.

Ultimately, this is a cosy and comfortable house to live in; providing extensive outdoor spaces for the occupants to enjoy the stunning green forest within the relatively cool climate of the Janda Baik forest while being designed and built with minimum interference to the existing terrain.

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BELTOWN PENTHOUSE BELLTOWN PENTHOUSE BY GATH INTERIOR DESIGN DEVELOPER: BOSA DEVELOPMENT VANCOUVER, BC BUILDING ARCHITECT: PERKINS AND COMPANY VANCOUVER, BC PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRISTOPHE SERVIERES WITH SHOT TO SELL

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e wanted to create a space that celebrated the modern

architecture, and the crisp, white gallery-like envelope. The

space is finished out with a mix of warm grays, such as the wood floor, patterned woods, such as the kitchen cabinets, and marbles

with a lot of movement, such as the bathroom counter tops. For the furnishings, we continued to walk the fine line between minimal +

modern and warm + classic by mixing both vintage and new pieces, pulling inspiration primarily from 3 design decades, Art Deco,

Mid-Century and 70’s modern, taking advantage of the intricacy, geometry, and personality from each design period.

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LIVING ROOM The main living space is very open

A pair of brass stump tables adds a thread of warmth

to incorporate furnishings that were both sculptural

walls. A simple floor lamp with a combination of

and is in direct view from the foyer. It was important

and comfortable, creating an artistic formality that was also inviting. The sexy, mid-century inspired

sofa, upholstered in a raisiny charcoal velvet anchors the space. The pair of two minimal, modern lounge chairs, in a greenish-grey fabric, create an intimate

conversation area, complimenting the open, modern, steel framed and leather occasional chair.

throughout the space in contrast to the crisp white black steel, white linen and brass accents, adds a subtle, vertical element to the space. The seating group rests on a silvery green, chunky boucle jute rug. An intricately detailed, mosaic-like painting of

a hurricane in purples, blues, greens and whites, adds movement and an organic element to finish off the space.Â

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DINING ROOM The dining area is open to the living

The minimal dining chairs upholstered in a modern

space with the hight ceilings. An over-scaled dome

the dining table, adding softness to the area that lacks

space and kitchen. The volume is quite large in the light fixture not only defines the space, but also

creates an intimate feeling of a lowered ceiling.

The 70’s inspired dining table in a high-gloss, patchwork burled wood is the most opinionated piece in the room.

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grey leather with chrome base and arms compliment a warm area rug. A tall palm sits in the corner, adding

a sophisticated, organic element to the space that is in contrast to the simplicity and minimal design of

the adjacent furnishings. A tight grouping of blue hyacinth pops on the dining table top.

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KITCHEN The kitchen incorporates a blend of warn and cool finishes with a modern, minimal execution. The dark wood cabinets flank the  high gloss, lacquered

upper cabinetry against the back wall. The warmth of the quartz countertops compliment the overall

minimal design. We treated the kitchen as a gallery, to showcase some unusual, and sculptural objects as well as a small sampling of a vintage pottery collection blending both old and new design.Â

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STUDY The study is located just off the

open living area. We wanted this space

to feel like an extension of the living area.

The focal point of the room is the pair

of large, sculptural, geometric shelving

units. The modern desk in dark brown

walnut is the warmest piece in the room which is paired with a classic yet modern

klismos inspired chair in high gloss, grey lacquer and linen. The area rug is also

vintage inspired, a traditional design, executed in modern, subtle neutral tones. Objects that celebrate simple

geometry rest on the desk including a vintage globe lamp with green leather

base, a rusted steel modern sculptural

form and a vintage, brutalist sculpture.

The pink, modern painting and grape hyacinth softens the masculine forms.Â

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HALLWAY The long hallway is used as a gallery to show off an eclectic art collection. A custom, chunky wool and jute rug adds visual warmth and texture.

READING AREA (05) - A small furnishing group sits

outside of the study. Incorporating high contrast, sculptural pieces both vintage and new that continue the geometric poetry threaded throughout.

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GUEST BEDROOM The

guest bedroom is by far the most playful room in the home. The space is a

blend of classic modern pieces vintaged inspired

pieces, simple geometric forms

and

the

bold

gestures of color, such as

the over-scaled painting, which although painted

in the 60’s, references the type of abstract and

coloring often seen in contemporary from the 80’s.

MASTER BATHROOM The

master bathroom is a large

volume finished with warm woods, neutral stones and

modern plumbing fixtures, finished with a textured, sheep skin rug, art and a

Moroccan inspired lantern.

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MASTER BEDROOM The master bedroom continues the blend of minimal modernism and vintage

warmth. The stark white, modern bed is wrapped in

a mohair blanket and contrasting navy blue pillow.

The nightstands, a minimal cube in antique glass in a

camouflage-like pattern, flank the bed. Black bedside

lamps adds a deco and 80’s executive element to the space. The Vladimir Kagan designed lounge chair with faux fur pillow adds a feminine, sculptural touch. The

area rug, a vintage inspired piece, gives the room a

classic formality. The art collection compliments the room with texture and color.Â

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designer profile

CLARE

PA S C O E

Rebekah Caudwell founded her design practice, Rebekah

Caudwell Design, in 2009. She is based in London & NYC, with projects running simultaneously on both sides of the Atlantic. Her design work is mainly residential, a primary

focus being Greenwich Village Townhouses, and she

has also refurbished a super yacht and a Cap d’Antibes villa. Rebekah believes in value for the client, rather than unthinking expenditure. She also believes in creating something personal, warm and dramatic. She has an inherent Understanding of space and how to maximize its potential. Unafraid of risks, she has a bold and exciting aesthetic which she achieves with graphic

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LOCKS LANE patterned charm

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ocks Lane had previously been designed as a

second home, resulting in it having a bland, unlived

in interior that lacked soul. Purchased by Debbie & Calum Davidson, the key aspect of the brief was to

create a UK family base for themselves, their three children and Debbie’s mother Jill – who would live in the house permanently.

Being based in Hong Kong, Debbie researched

interior designer firms from London to the South Coast remotely. Having been listed as one of the top 20 Best British Interior Designers by the Telegraph, Pascoe Interiors Ltd came to the couple’s attention. With a

wealth of experience working with clients over a long

distance, Clare went on to impress with detailed and honest answers to initial questions before providing example schemes to demonstrate ideas and methods

of communicating internationally. While Debbie & Calum were open about not wanting Clare’s signature

Mid Century Contemporary style they felt more than

confident she could deliver a their a traditional style for their UK home, that Debbie summarised as a ‘British

New Hamptons Style’ to reflect the properties enviable coastal location.

Having historically been extensively renovated

by the previous owners, the initial plan was for a more decorative project centring round furnishing and decoration, to include a new kitchen and amendments

to the lighting to reduce the vast number of 240v spotlights for subtly placed low voltage spot lights.

Clare designed the interior around a neutral palette

to create a backdrop for textures, colours and finishes that would then follow. New items of furniture needed to be sourced to work alongside the couples existing

furniture; with Clare designing key bespoke pieces that were beautifully hand made in Sussex where required.

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The entrance hall gives a bold first impression of the

interior, with its’ faux panelling wallpaper; a design classic sofa upholstered in British wool, the rich orange

leatherette ottoman and brass lamps. A bespoke stair

runner in rich blue and pale grey leads invitingly upstairs, while beyond is a glimpse of the impressive kitchen.

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The swimming pool, with home gym, steam room and changing rooms, complete the ground floor. While the

humidity is controlled with an intelligent system, Clare still had to be mindful that any decoration or furniture in

this space would have good longevity. Wishing to inject some decorative details into the swimming pool area that would not be too typical or at odds with the space, yet that would work in harmony with the feature palm trees paper

visible through the glass balcony upstairs, Clare commissioned a bespoke wall paper mural featuring palm leaves and pineapples. Chairs by Missoni and a bench by Ercol and the Childrens’ table football complete the space.

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The kitchen was designed to accommodate Jill’s daily needs as well as those of the

entire family plus visiting friends when required. The oversized galley kitchen has

two main features; the large island that creates drama through its’ scale, simplicity and the beauty of the stone work top; and the total control Aga with single module that balances the clean contemporary lines with a welcome classic injection.

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By relocating the dining table, space was created for a soft seating area in the kitchen, zoned by a Knots Rug in soft shades of pink. The

white oak dining table, surrounded by a mismatched set of Eames chairs, is off set by a pair of impressive Hex pendants in brushed

brass. Brushed brass was used throughout the house to inject subtle glamour and warmth to the crisp base palette.

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For the living room a more classic scheme was desired.

Clare commissioned a pair of traditional sofas, hand made in West Sussex, upholstered in British Wool, a pair of Knoll Relax armchairs and an Eames chair – off

set with brass and smoked mirror glass tables from Tom Dixon to continue the brass theme. Another

blush pink toned rug links with the kitchen seating

area, while a duck feet lamp with ostrich feather shade adds welcome humour. Clare added in bold colours

and textures through an eclectic mix of cushion fabrics, ranging from bold florals to stripes in a rich yet blended palette.

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With three teenage children, a spacious family room was high on the wish list. A relatively narrow yet long

room can be hard to furnish comfortably for a number of people, so the obvious solution was a corner sofa.

Working with a Surrey based company, Clare designed an extended corner sofa to rebalance the tunnel effect

of the room. Dramatic black walls and graduated grey curtains are off set with faux book shelf wall paper.

Colour was injected with an orange armchair and further in the silk and wool blend rug; while a design classic Saarinen table and chairs with orange seats continue the accent colour.

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Debbie & Calum were thrilled at how

welcoming and comfortable Locks Lane

now is – it is a far cry from the rather sadly bland house they first walked into. An important aspect of the brief

was to create a UK home base for the

internationally spread out family. Locks Lane now provides a family home

where each member of the family feels comfortable and welcome, as all their

individual needs and characters have been accommodated.

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HOMEGROWN MAKEOVER WITH FREDERIQUE VAN DER WAL AND CARTER OSTERHOUSE We got the chance to sit down and talk

with Frederique Van der Wal and Carter Osterhouse about their show on FYI

Network, Homegrown Makeover. The

premise of the show is to create design

makeovers and solve home decor problems with unique designs using flowers and

plants. In each espisode Frederique and

Carter transform living spaces using creative custom flower and plant designs that

showcase how to bring the outdoors in.

We were curious as to what they thought

about their experiences working together,

and the significance of having plants in the home to bring tranquility and style.

How did you two find working with eachother on Homegrown Make Over?

F: From the first moment we met each other it felt like we’ve known each other for a lifetime

C: I have a little dutch in me too [referring to Frederiques home land]. It was a really nice relationship to work together.

F: We never knew each other before the

show. The first moment on set though, we had a real connection.

C: I wanted to do something authentic.

Learn something new and the proper way to get things done.

F: Authenticity is important when you go into people’s homes.

C: Bringing in design.

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F: Bringing in florals, how to design with florals in mind.

the show. It was a natural transition. This is lifestyle and color

show people you can do it anywhere. You don’t need a

and layouts. Having plants life in the home makes all the

We opened the eyes and minds of homeowners to green thumb.

Carter, in your experience with many networks and shows in your career, how has your experience with FYI network over the other networks? Did they allow you guys more freedom and creative liberties?

- merging points of view. Its fashion and plants, furniture difference. The room becomes alive and it changes the

mood. It has a real effect. There has been research done

on how this affects peoples' mood; that it makes you feel

lighter. It’s everyday living. Embrace the little things in life.

many make-over shows and FYI is definitely skewed to a

In your own opinions, what can you tell us that you learned and found most valuable about incorporating flower and plant solutions into a home and how it impacts their mood/opinions.

was so much fun. It was a task we had to prepare for. We

at ease.

C: FYI Network allowed more freedom. There weren’t as younger, hipper, urban audience. We shot in NYC which

C: Way to get into the show process is to make people feel

had to show people how to bring greenery into NYC

F: Bring a bouquet of flowers.

homes to make them feel the outdoors inside, and that also anyone can do it.

C: It makes people more comfortable. It puts a smile on

their face at point of contact. That first conversation. Flowers bring happiness. It’s fun.

F: This is an eco-appro. Actual natural approach. The house

Frederique, can you share with us your story?

Where did you grow up and how was your transition from the high fashion lifestyle to interiors?

C: Detoxifying. Cleans the air. Brings the outside in.

career to consulting on interiors. Growing up in Holland,

Thank you two for taking the time to discuss the new show,

model at 18 but always had flowers in the home, it really is

more organicly colourful and unique way. It was refreshing

F: It was a smooth transition going from my modeling

I was exposed to the outdoors and flowers. I became a

a fixture of life in our home. I came up with the concept of

is a warmer environment. Zen environment. Flowers and plants in your home is like walking in nature.

and thoughts about using plant-life to style the home in a and a pleasure.

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e t t e Jan n Ewe MEET THE STYLE QUEEN

PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART-DIRECTION

BY MAGDALENA M

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aybe you’ve seen her on TV or perhaps you follow her on social media. If you don’t know her already, that’s all right too! In this issue of Embark, we focused on style, and one person who came top-of-mind for styling our homes for any season was Janette Ewen.

Janette brings with her years of experience in finding the latest personal items, coolest products and unique ideas to help inject inspiration and originality for any home.

We got a chance to pick Janette’s brain, and as she brought us to Europe to explore some culture, design and delicious decadence.

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Hi Janette, and thank you for taking the time to be with us, let's get right to it. Who is Janette Ewen? Where did you discover your passion, when did you know you were going to venture on this career path, what do you love most about it all? Hi, I’m Janette Ewen; I’m a designer, stylist and occasional TV host. My career is a little unexpected, even to myself. I never planned to work in interiors, fashion or lifestyle. I was working as a receptionist at an architecture firm and a good friend let me know there was an opening for

an assistant at Chatelaine Magazine. I got the job and soon learned all about photo shoots, styling, writing. I worked in every department from the kitchen to fashion and beauty. I learned a

ton, this lead to editor positions at House and Home magazine

and, the now defunct, Chocolat magazine. I was asked to do some television to promote Chocolat and soon found myself on

CityLine as a regular. Then Ty Pennington (Emmy award winning

host of Extreme Home Makeover) contacted me and asked me to co-host “Inside the Box” with him. We had a blast, the show

flopped but this led me to moving to California part time and

exploring product design. When people asked where I trained, it really all was experiential. Both of my parents are very creative

and artistically talented. From when I was very young I was always

drawing, taking photographs, making clothing. But I also loved fashion and entertaining. I always wanted an eclectic and welltravelled life. So much of that influence is part of my work today. I now work on TV presenting lifestyle, fashion and design but I also

have a design company called Parker Barrow, we make objet and design spaces.

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What do you love most about styling?

I

love creating worlds that I want to live in. Exciting worlds, full of personality. I

love creating a beautiful life for viewers, readers and clients. I think “real” is overrated lets create backdrops to our lives that are full of passion and beauty.

Is it exhausting to always be so on top of your trends? Do you ever hit your creative roadblocks, or barriers (as most people often do in many fields) how do you over come them? What keeps you staying so stylish all this time? It can be, but then again now as

trends are exciting and I think creativity gives me energy. I do sometimes get

stuck but not too often. I’m always traveling looking for new things, going

to galleries, walks, reading. Travel really helps... Ok maybe that can tire me out on occasion. Staying stylish, that can be a challenge, like anything in life you can’t

be lazy, you have to put the work in and

need to mix it up. As I get older I need to adjust my style to stay fresh. It takes time and effort.

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I love the people, the design, the history, the traditions. I always take away ideas from the new spaces and fashions and get completely inspired by the galleries and historical design.

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Tell us about Parker Barrow, what shopping! They exude creativity, What advice or professional does it mean to you both professionally design and exploration. I love the considerations would you like to impart and personally? Parker Barrow is my people, the design, the history, on us for anyone looking to refresh design company I share with Jef and the traditions. I always take their home with out renovating their Hancock. We are a creative studio away ideas from the new spaces space. Why would hiring the designer/ and very much an outlet for our and fashions and get completely stylist be cost effective and better for ideas. Parker Barrow is named after inspired Bonne Parker and Clyde Barrow,

by

the

galleries

and just like our namesake we are a little rebellious. We design

and a client to do instead of say doing it themselves? I would suggest taking a risk and bringing more personality

into your home. People need

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passionate

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about and turn

escape, it’s a place

that into a great

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creativity without limits

and learn new fabrication

What strikes you as something

techniques.

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find

frustrating

amongst

your experiences from a professional Lazy contractors. historical standpoint? tell us what you love most about these design. I leave these cities with a Who don’t listen. They end up cities, and specifically what you take million fresh ideas. What I like is that disappointing the clients. Clients You brought us to Paris and London;

away from your visits there.

I love Paris and London so much.

they inspire you to develop unique that don’t want to invest in quality and think because I am on TV they ideas based on how you interpret

I love the hotels, restaurants, the what you have experienced.

should get things for free.

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A designer will help you interpret what you are passionate about and turn that into a great design

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What do you do, or can be done to make things better for the design process, end result and client satisfaction? Find a great contractor and hang on to them. Always be

honest about timelines and leave some wiggle room.

Never ever get emotional and make sure a realistic budget is in place.

Are you involved in any professional associations, or do you believe in any great charitable causes? If so which ones are they, so we may share with our readers the awareness of these causes and it’s significance to you. I’m not really a member of any associations but I have worked

with SOFA on occasion speaking at their events.

Parker Barrow also recently worked with the Design Exchange on creating a space for Dine by Design (a

fundraising design event in support of Casey House).

We would like to do more with the Design Exchange, it’s such and important part of the design landscape

in North America. As for charitable organizations, I’ve

worked with Make A Wish (such a great organization).

I also do my best to promote Pet Smart Charities of

Canada and all the amazing work they do. Both Parker

Barrow and myself do our best everyday to support those around us in the design and art world.

Thank you Janette for taking the time to be apart of our journey into design. It was a pleasure and we look forward to seeing what new decor finds you'll be sure to find next.

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designer profile

A L I S ON V I CTORI A

Alison Victoria, a Chicago native moved to Las Vegas in 1999 to attend the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where she graduated and embarked on her professional career as the youngest designer at Christopher Homes in Las

Vegas. Her responsibilities included creating stunning

interior designs for affluent, semi-custom residences. Two

years later Alison launched her own consulting firm, Alison

Victoria Interiors. With locations in Chicago and Las Vegas, the list of clients is a blend of boutiques, resorts, and private residences. She also created her own line of modern luxury

furniture that defines sleek and chic. Soon after, Silverton Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada hired her as creative

director where she oversaw its $160 million expansion. In 2011, Alison received the Rising Stars of Business award by the Las Vegas Business Press.

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The AV Serenity Suite

DESIGNED BY: ALISON VICTORIA WWW.ALISONVICTORIA.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY: WHIT PRESTON

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Located in the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Chicago, the new AV Serenity Suite is a 578-square-foot space that blends contemporary and comfortable decor.

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The suite which overlooks downtown Chicago and the Chicago River was

designed, and named after the HGTV and DIY star Alison Victoria. The beautiful

suite includes a large comfy bed in which a flatscreen TV rises up out of the

foot of the bed. The relaxing ambiance

and the three large sitting nooks, make it impossible not to be drawn in.

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Local real

living

artists

floral

decorate

centerpieces

room, and

bathroom

the

has

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the

walls

and

decorate

gorgeous

spacious

shelves,

the

cozy

gold-and-white

stand-up

shower.

What we loved most about this room's designes is

the ability to melt luxury accomodations with a rustic home comfort.

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designer profile

KATHRYN ROBSON AND CHRIS RAK

Robson Rak: An established, award winning firm who

offer you a holistic design service of architecture, interior design, and interior decoration. Each project we design shares a common emphasis on innovative design, longevity, sustainability, and client value. We

consistently strive to challenge the architectural process

to find new solutions, processes, and ways to live.

Influenced by site, program, budget or other parameters

were committed to making every project unique and

real. Kathryn Robson and Chris Rak: Our experience, personalities and shared perfectionism combine to

create a stimulating and productive collaboration, where material and craftsmanship result in timeless and elegant architecture and interior design.

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TOORAK HOME

BY ROBSON RAK ARCHITECTS WWW.ROBSONRAK.COM.AU PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHARYN CAIRNS

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interior and exterior of a large c1934

family house in Toorak into a vibrant, clean, classic contemporary home for

a busy family of four. The bones of the existing building were very good, with structural changes required only in the

kitchen and laundry area. The existing kitchen was re-designed with a new

butlers pantry and laundry hidden away.

The kitchen was to be opened up fully with a bi-fold window and servery to

the outside dining and bbq area. The large central island bench is a place for the family to come together in a casual

sense. A palette of colours and materials

in the kitchen, Stone Italiana Jaupur Olive

benchtops,

Dulux

Pipe

Clay

Joinery were chosen to compliment

the external greens of the garden and

crisp white pool. The dining and living

spaces were linked by way of a new bluestone fire surround and dado with a floating shelf. This was designed to

modernise the room, and also link

the spaces. The entry wasesigned to be luxurious, inspirational and also functional with the bespoke Robson Rak

designed geometric carpet, credenza, and pendant light. The formal dining

and living rooms were kept in their original state but modernised with the

Robson Rak bespoke fireplace mirror

and furnishings, and new American oak floorboards. The external Sugar Gumtimber pergola has been designed

with a section of slats close to the house that act as eaves in summer to keep the sun at bay. In winter the sun streams

into the house under the slats and the

kitchen, dining and living is bathed in northern light at all times of the day.

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LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE

BY WILLIAM MACDONALD

With the busy reno season just around the corner and lots of us planning new design projects for 2016 I thought I would share with you a recent design tale that you may find illuminating.

In the early spring of this year my firm began working on an interior design project for a young family who had recently purchased very large house that was built in the mid 1920s. It lies in a well-heeled leafy enclave in the north end of the city. Although the layout, room sizes and style of the house is near perfection some of the practical components of the house needed immediate All the light fixtures, wiring, switch plates and outlets

good designer will have a separate lighting plan to be

small job it involves an interior designer an architect

home.

would have to be completely replaced. This is not a a contractor subcontractors and of course client

opinion. All the walls, ceilings baseboards, some original moldings would have to be either completely

taken down or partially removed so as to install the new wires and other electrical necessities.

I was very happy, after initial discussions with my clients, to hear they to wanted to update all of the lighting in

the house. Most people don’t understand the power

of proper lighting. Lighting not only enhances the beauty of interior space but also provides a practical and necessary function. Good lighting can highlight

architectural features, works of art, important carpets, table centers and other components of a well-

designed room. It’s always important to remember

to incorporate into your overall budget a substantial portion for good lighting design and fixtures. Any

used in conjunction with other design concepts for a

A good lighting plan for any home should include three key types of lighting, ambient lighting, task lighting and accent lighting.

Ambient lighting provides an area with overall illumination. It radiates a comfortable level of

brightness and allows you to see and walk about

safely. In some spaces such as a mudroom, the ambient lighting also serves as the primary source of task lighting. It can be accomplished with a

dazzling chandelier, ceiling fixtures or wall-mounted

fixtures a.k.a. sconces, track lighting or pots lights.

Regarding pot lights. A tip when working with pot lights. If you think you have planned for enough add

at least 4 to 6 more then you’ll be just about right.

People never install enough pot lights! And make sure

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they are always on dimmers!!

enhance works of art. Whether

an interior design scheme, it is

light in all rooms is key to a good

store a picture light makes every

to paintings, sculptures and other

Having a central source of ambient lighting plan.

Accent lighting adds drama to a room by creating visual interest.

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they’re from Sotheby’s or a thrift piece of wall art look like a million bucks. My other favorite type of

accent light is an up light. This type

of light sits on the floor and shoots up toward the ceiling. As part of

used to add drama draw the eye

prized possessions. It can also be used to highlight the texture of

a brick or stonewall or window treatments. To be effective, accent lighting requires as least three

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The lighting for this design

project is complete and

my clients and I are thrilled with the results. My clients

have told me that the new lighting has changed their lives and how they live in their house. Proper planning,

a

realistic

budget and a designer to help lead the way all came

together to create the well

lit space of their dreams.

As I often state good

lighting is the key to great design. Remember

the types of lighting and how they can enhance not

but

only

your

your

whole

house

life.

If your not sure what to do consult with a designer

that can help you create what you need. Also check out a retailer like

Royal Lighting in Toronto that not only can offer

wide range of lighting products but has certified lighting professionals on hand.

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GEOMETRIC

LANSING DINING TABLE

BY JAYSON HOME $2,695

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designer profile

PITSOU

KEDEM

Pitsou Kedem Architects Studio opened in 2000 and

today consists of 11 architects. The studio is responsible for the design and planning of many projects in Israel

and lately, also in Europe. Pitsou Kedem set up the studio after finishing his studies at the Architectural

Association School of Architecture (AA). The studio’s

design language and concept is founded on the modernist style and his work encompasses the values

and principles of the period as well as the design philosophies of the modernist movement.

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THE ‘Y’ DUPLEX PENTHOUSE

DESIGN TEAM: PITSOU KEDEM, RAN M. BROIDES. | ARCHITECT IN CHARGE: RAN M. BROIDES | LIGHTING DESIGN: ORLY AVRON ALKABES STYLING FOR PHOTOGRAPHS: ETI BUSKILA | PHOTOGRAPHY: AMIT GERON THE STYLISH LIVING MAGAZINE

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This is a small yet complex project of a duplex apartment renovation that was, for the architects, an especially challenging project. How would it be possible to install

meaning and architectural values to a roof top apartment

in a “standard” uninspired design multi-story building

located amongst a row of similar structures in one of Tel Aviv’s bourgeois neighborhoods.

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The raw materials and the attempt to create an architecture that was both unfashionable and timeless is complemented by the books and pieces of art hung throughout the apartment including works by artist, Guy

Yanai. Despite the fact that the apartments has a small area, the spaces feel large and spacious. The wide and open views out to the scenery and in between the neighberhood buildings create the feeling of a light and airy space. The border between the interior spaces and the balconies is almost totally blurred by a thin glass

panel system. The use of the same flooring, purred terrazzo, both inside and outside also contributes to this feeling of continuity.

The apartment was designed to integrate with the creates a dramatic architectural cross section through architectural language and characteristics of other projects the apartment, links the different levels and allows

by the architectural firm and thus, using modern architectural natural light to penetrate the building through glass

values, it combines modern elements by using materials in skylights inserted into the roof of the upper floor. their raw form: exposed concrete wall, iron stairs and furniture, The new cross section creates a double space with a terrazzo floor, poured on-site and unpainted wood.

transparent glass and a system of moveable wooden

The space created by the new stairwell, divides the slats that makes it possible to create a view between

movement and the axis of the existing space in a way that the spaces or to allow privacy and natural light control.

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CHARMED LIGHTS

WOVEN SOLO PENDANT BY CANVAS HOME $460.00

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MOGENE BRASS PENDANT

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TOKEN CHARTREUSE GEO PENDANT

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company profile

SHED ARCHITECTURE

SHED Architecture & Design, located in Seattle, WA specializes in modern and sustainable projects including custom homes, remodels, and commercial interiors,

as

well

as

landscape,

furniture

and

conceptual designs. SHED’s origins as a design/

build firm continue to inspire and inform the design process, as they collaboratively work with clients and partners to seek unique solutions that embody the qualities of economy, beauty and craft.

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MAIN STREET HOUSE DESIGN BY SHED ARCHITECT AND DESIGN WWW.SHEDBUILT.COM | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK WOODS

CONTRACTOR: DAVID GRAY CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPE DESIGN: URBAN WILDS STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: HARRIOTT VALENTINE ENGINEER

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Main

Street

House,

located

in

Seattle’s

Leschi

neighborhood, takes its name from the unimproved right of way and pedestrian path that bounds its site

to the north. The house is situated on a sloping site, 20’ from top to toe, that extends from the Main street

pedestrian path and Leschi Park beyond to an alley

below. The site affords partial views of Lake Washington, Leschi Park, and the surrounding terrain. Multifamily

developments to the east and south conspire with the

topography to create a fishbowl effect. The single family

house was built for a husband and wife, both geologists,

nearing retirement but actively working from home.

The client’s primary aim was to develop spaces inside and out that engage the site and surroundings while retaining a sense of refuge. This was achieved through the arrangement of program and the composition of

elements that work to focus views and extend enclosure beyond the building envelop. Principal Sustainable

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ENCHILADAS DEL SUELO

YIELDS 12 ENCHILADAS / SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE: •

3 ancho chiles, cleaned, destemmed, deseeded, and dry roasted

•

1⁄4 cup white onion, chopped

•

1 medium clove garlic, peeled and crushed

•

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

•

1 teaspoon white vinegar

•

Sea salt to taste

FOR THE FILLING: •

10 ounces chorizo

•

6 green onions. some green part included, thinly sliced

•

1 cup tomatoes, peeled, deseeded, and diced

•

3⁄4 cup queso fresco, crumbled

FOR THE ASSEMBLY: •

12 corn tortillas

•

Vegetable oil as needed for softening tortillas

FOR THE GARNISH: •

Avocado slices

•

Lime juice, to sprinkle on avocados

•

3⁄4 cup crema Mexicana

•

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced

•

6 radishes, sliced into rounds

•

Shredded romaine lettuce

•

1⁄2 cup queso fresco, crumbled

•

Cebolla Encurtida

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ENCHILADAS DE LANGOSTA YIELDS 12 ENCHILADAS / SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE:

INGREDIENTS FOR THE LOBSTER: •

2 medium white onions, peeled and quartered

•

2 liters heavy cream

•

6 ribs celery, halved

•

2 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped

•

2 carrots, peeled and halved

•

1 small white onion, peeled and coarsely chopped

•

7 ancho chiles, destemmed and deseeded

•

6 poblano chiles, fire roasted, peeled, seeded, and deveined

•

1 head garlic, halved

(you›ll also need 3 fire roasted poblanos for the filling)

•

1 Mexican lager beer

•

1 small bunch cilantro

•

1⁄4 cup white vinegar

•

1⁄4 cup crema Mexicana

•

1⁄2 cup kosher salt

•

Kosher salt to taste

•

4 lobsters (approximately 1 1⁄2 pounds) OR

•

6 lobster tails (approximately 5 ounces)

INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING: •

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

•

1 1⁄2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, divided (1⁄2 cup, reserved for garnish)

•

3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, deveined, and cut into strips

FOR THE ASSEMBLY:

12 red corn tortillas (white or yellow tortillas may be substituted) Vegetable oil as needed for softening tortillas

FOR THE GARNISH:

1⁄2 cup reserved sautéed corn kernels

DIRECTIONS:

START WITH THE SAUCE | Place heavy cream, garlic, and

to stop the cooking process. When cool, remove the meat from

onion in heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a

the shells and cut into bite-sized pieces. Refrigerate until needed.

boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring frequently to

MAKE THE FILLING | Place the butter in a large sauté pan

prevent scorching, until reduced by half. Cool for a few minutes.

over medium-high heat. When hot, sauté the corn until golden.

Place 6 prepared poblano chiles, cilantro, and crema Mexicana

Reserve 1⁄2 cup for garnish. Add the poblano strips and lobster

in blender. Add heavy cream mixture and process until smooth.

meat and stir until just heated through. (Do not overcook the

Season with salt to taste. Strain and return to saucepan, cover, and

lobster.) Remove from heat, cover, and keep warm.

keep warm but do not boil.

ASSEMBLE THE ENCHILADAS | Have the sauce, filling, and

PREPARE THE LOBSTER | In a large stockpot, place 3

garnish warm and at hand. Pour oil to a depth of 1⁄2 inch in a heavy

gallons (11 liters) water, onion, celery, carrots, anchochiles,

skillet over medium-high heat. Heat to low frying temperature,

one-half head garlic, beer, vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil and

about 300°F. Place each tortilla in oil and fry for a few seconds, just

cook for approximately 10 minutes to develop the flavor. Fill a

long enough to soften. Drain on paper towels. Place 2 tablespoons

large bowl with equal parts ice and water for cooling the cooked

filling and a spoonful of sauce on the lower third of a tortilla, roll,

lobsters. Add the lobsters to stockpot and cook for 10 minutes.

and place on an individual plate, 2 per serving. Repeat with the

(If using lobster tails, reduce cooking time to about 5 minutes.)

remaining tortillas. When the enchiladas have been plated, cover

Immediately remove the lobsters from pot and place in ice water

with the sauce and garnish with a sprinkle of sautéed corn.

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meet the chef

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rant van Gameren lives to push boundaries. In the people’s emotions, feelings and the whole psyche that

world of food, his ability to “go against the grain, take surrounds that. A lot of people are great at food and service

is paying off - big time. van Gameren is paving the and drink. We want to capture that hunger for emotion.” culinary path, introducing Torontonians to unique food

experiences seven days a week, in Toronto’s west end, That emotion for van Gameren is best personified

with his highly acclaimed Spanish-influenced restaurants, describing his own ventures travelling in Spain. Resonating Bar Isabel and pintxo Bar Raval.

deeply with this talented, handsome chef, he describes

it as being the “most social eating environment he has

He is one of the most talked about, revered chefs today. experienced across the world.” “There are not a lot of

An amazing accomplishment, especially when food and rules. Spain is chaos. It’s vibrant, casual and refined. Like cooking wasn’t a part of his earlier life. “I didn’t grow up in Bar Isabel, it’s a chance to soak in the ruckus, enjoy the food- driven, van Gameren recalls. “ I didn’t know what to dining atmosphere and high calibre service. Let yourself do with my life. I didn’t do well in school. I saw all of my get drunk; we don’t have to be so proper.”

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a risk and do something completely new and different” but what we actually do is create experiences through food

friends graduating and I was looking at myself and didn’t have anything. All of a sudden I really freaked out. How

can I have a car? A house? It seemed far-fetched. I started

to take cooking seriously in my early 20’s. I put my head down for the next five years and took my excessive nature and put it into my career.”

This self- prescribed neuroticism has been one of van

Gameren’s best assets. He has steered Bar Isabel to

become the No. 1 restaurant in Canada, touted by Air Canada’s Enroute Magazine and made the list again this

year, at No. 5 with Bar Raval. The acclaim to van Gameren, although appreciated, is very cognizant that success can breed complacency.

At only 34 years old, van Gameren has challenged

and seduced us to open our palates to blood

“The whole team is aware that failure can creep up sausage, sweet breads, beef hearts - encompassing behind you and we work very hard to create an amazing everything that is deliciously salty, vinegary and

environment,” he says. “The goal is to do good things. spicy. He is a true visionary. “I’m proud of what we Every single day I wake up and think, how can I be better? have accomplished. It’s better than I could have ever How can the restaurants be better? How can we create anticipated and I still get blown away,” he says. better experiences for our customers? It’s a 24/7 job. I haven’t worked harder in my life.”

As more anticipation and expectation surround van

Gameren as both a chef and restauranteur, is he

When speaking to van Gameren, his passion and ready to make his next move? Teasingly he drops a

eagerness to create unique experiences that make people hint of something new happening this year. And we feel something is palpable. “Everything I do is based on cannot wait.

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CAPESCREW

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INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 1 PART VODKA

1. Pour the vodka over ice and add a splash of triple sec.

• 1 SPLASH TRIPLE SEC

2. Add the orange juice and cranberry juice and stir until

• 1 PART ORANGE JUICE

thoroughly mixed.

• 1 PART CRANBERRY JUICE

3. Garnish with an orange wheel and enjoy!

• 1 ORANGE WHEEL (GARNISH)

GLASSWARE Highball glass.

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RECIPE EXCERPTED FROM THE HOME BARTENDER, BY SHANE CARLEY, PUBLISHED BY CIDER MILL PRESS BOOK PUBLISHERS. CAPESCREW IMAGE CREDIT: IVAN MATEEV/ SHUTTERSTOCK. COM CLASSIC MINT JULEP IMAGE CREDIT: WOLLERTZ/ SHUTTERSTOCK. COM

CLASSIC MINT JULEP INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 4 MINT LEAVES

1. Tear the mint leaves in half to release their

• 1 TSP POWDERED SUGAR

flavor, then muddle in the bottom of your glass

• 1 SPLASH WATER

with powdered sugar and water.

• 2 OZ MAKER’S MARK

2. Fill the glass with cracked ice, then add the

• BOURBON WHISKEY

bourbon. Stir gently.

• 1 MINT SPRIG (GARNISH)

3. Garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy!

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BY CRATE AND BARREL $250

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KATRINA SCHAMAN

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atrina Schaman is a Canadian painter from

Toronto, Ontario. Born in Kitchener in 1982,

Katrina has always felt a great desire to create. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours from Queen’s University in 2005 and currently works from downtown Toronto as part of Walnut Studios. Katrina grew up admiring and being inspired by many of

Canada’s traditional landscape artists and over time

she has developed her own unique style, combining

acrylic paint with graphite, prints and paper, which she describes as ‘Canadian art with a whimsical twist’.

katrinaschamanfineart.weebly.com

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ART PIECE NAME:

connected roots

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ART PIECE NAME:

in blue

ART PIECE NAME ABOVE:

shedding sunlight ART PIECE NAME RIGHT:

pieces of wind

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ART PIECE NAME:

in pink

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featured fixtures

The sink area is often the hardest working space in the SILGRANIT® material. The BLANCO IKON™ will

kitchen, and apron front (also known as farmhouse) not scratch or stain and will maintain its beauty for sinks experience even more contact than traditional many years, and is both extremely hard-wearing and undermounts.

However,

homeowners

love

the exceptionally easy to clean.

matchless style of the apron front design. Now, there is The BLANCO IKON™ collection will come in three a durable, beautiful alternative to the ceramic, stainless popular SILGRANIT® colours: Anthracite, Café and

steel, or copper materials that are most commonly White. With its slightly angled apron design, the used for apron front sinks.

BLANCO IKON™ adds an architectural element

Blanco is pleased to introduce the world’s first to any kitchen. For increased functionality, there is

apron front sink made of natural granite composite, also a unique, optional floating sink grid available,

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grid can not only add comfort while prepping and Marketing Manager, Edyta Drutis. ”We are very excited cleaning, but it can also be used as a trivet on the about this collection. It allows us to offer a wide

countertop. BLANCO IKON™ sinks can be matched material array of apron front styles from stainless steel,

with a variety of BLANCO kitchen faucets in popular ceramic /t fireclay and now to SILGRANIT options, and, Stainless Finish and Chrome assortment, as well as even more, thrilled that this collection is manufactured with a large selection of SILGRANIT® colour-match and right here in Canada.” he kitchen sink dual finishes.

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