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ANTHONY CARRINO AND JOHN COLANERI TALK ABOUT DESIGNING FIND OUT WHY RENOWNED CHEF CHUCK HUGHES WANTS TO GO BACKWARDS

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table of contents 11 1917 BUNGALOW

22 DECOR: LIGHTEN THE MOOD 25 INSIDE AN ART FILLED HOME 40 DECOR: TAKE A SEAT

43 INSPIRED BY THE COLOR GREEN 47 THE ERA-BLENDING QUICKWOOD 56 DECOR: GEO MY HERO! 58 COVER FEATURE: IT’S ALL IN THE FAMILY WITH ANTHONY CARRINO AND JOHNCOLANERI MADISON AVENUE FAMILY HOME

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table of contents 72 DECOR: YELLOW BELLO

74 A BEAUTIFUL TREE HOUSE

86 DECOR: CONSOLE GAMING 89 COCKTAIL DRINK RECIPES 93 ALL ABOUT PLAID 98 CHEF CHUCK HUGHES 100 LOBSTER COBB SALAD RECIPE 102 CARROT GINGER SOUP RECIPE 104 CARAMALIZED ONION PIZZA RECIPE 106 LET’S GRAB A CUP OF COFFEE 110 ART BY ITAY MAGEN 118 FEATURED FIXTURES: KITCHEN FAUCETS

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a letter from

the editor F

all is here and the holidays are coming up at neck-breaking speeds, with

family events to attend and or host. So in the spirit of “family” we thought it

fitting to feature two family members on our cover this issue. You may have heard of them, seen them on HGTV, make a guest appearance on popular shows like

Ellen or Steve Harvey’s shows, and even recently seen them in other publications showing off their design enthusiasm, tastes and style with their home features.

We have decidedly chosen to feature them as well, these smart and passionate

entrepreneurs; Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri. We wanted to show you their business minds and design focus by having them featured in their hot, chic and new restaurants.

We also have an expanded food section, curated by our Food Editor; Rebecca Grima. This issue’s section featured delightful recipes, chef profile and food

features to inform our readers and wet their pallettes. We hope you enjoy our

growing features as we really think they add a tremendous value to the stylish living we encourage.

Last but not least, a special thank you to everyone involved. To our friends who help inspire each issue, and our team who helps build them. As Embark grows we continue to remain committed to filling each issue with inspiring interiors,

encouraging decor items, bold ideas and hopefully a delightful journey of homes we display from around the world.

I hope you enjoy this issue, —

Carmine Napolitano Editors-in-Chief

on the cover ON THE COVER: ANTHONY CARRINO AND JOHN COLANERI TEAM CREDITS: ART DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY: MAGDALENA M.

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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: KRISTIE STOODLEY EDITOR IN CHIEF: CARMINE NAPOLITANO ART DIRECTOR: MAGDALENA M. EXECUTIVE EDITORS: RAVNEET TAKHAR STEPHANIE ROCKWELL FOOD EDITOR: REBECCA GRIMA COPYWRITERS: JOANNA NICOL EMILY KLEIN RAVNEET TAKHAR CREATIVE DIRECTOR: CARMINE NAPOLITANO CONTRIBUTORS WRITERS: RORY MACPHERSON • MIRO RIVERA ARCHITECTS CAITLIN MURRAY • CLARE PASCOE WILLIAM MACDONALD • REBECCA GRIMA, PHOTOGRAPHERS: PAUL FINKEL • MICHAEL HSU MARY COSTA • MAGDALENA M MATHEW SPROUT,

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designer profile

MIRÓ RIVERA ARCHITECTS

Miró Rivera Architects (MRA) is an internationallyrecognized architecture practice that has

created a body of work that exemplifies design excellence, blurs art and architecture, and

includes poetic and inspirational projects that enrich their landscapes. Services include: residential,

commercial and institutional architecture; urban design; and interior design.

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design of a

1917 BUNGALOW

DESIGN BY: MIRÓ RIVERA ARCHITECTS WWW.MIRORIVERA.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY: PAUL FINKEL & MICHAEL HSU

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ocated near Austin’s historic Clarksville

neighborhood. When the architect/owner bought

the house, it was in need of extensive repairs. But rather than tearing down the existing house to

build a larger home that would be out of scale with the existing neighborhood, the architect carefully restored the existing bungalow.

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The design reflects a simple program. The existing house contains the bedrooms and more private areas while the new wing, added along the south side of the site, contains the kitchen and living areas. Taking

advantage of the deep site and its accessibility from the back by an alley, the entrance was moved to the side of the house, becoming the point where the old and the new wing meet.

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Conceived as a long,

simple volume, the new

wing creates a dialogue with the existing house

and the added lap pool.

Because the property has two large oak

trees, it was important to create a clear and

direct connection to the outdoors. Large glass

sliding doors and floor-

to-ceiling windows frame the prominent trees and a new lap pool while

allowing natural light into the new spaces.

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The restoration process came with a wonderful

surprise: hidden inside the wood-plank walls was a

box containing documents and love letters between the owner, a clerk of the state legislature, and his

bride. The walls were talking, and the architect heard

the importance of maintaining the spirit and history of the house even while updating the structure to satisfy modern demands.

The original ceiling coffers, windows, trim and longleaf pine floors were retained and the walls were restored to their original wood-plank siding. The

original green color of the house, alluded to in the

letters, became a color motif throughout the rest of the house. — embark

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designer profile

RORY MACPHERSON

Rory Macpherson is the founder and creative director

of Play Associates, founded in 2011. He studied Interior

Design at the Inchbald School in Knightsbridge, winning Principal’s Price when he graduated, and at aged just 23 went on to work for a well established design company designing super high end homes and yachts in the UK and Italy. Having now completed a dozen homes and

offices in and around London, current projects include a large family home in Primrose Hill town house, 3 luxury apartments in Kensington, Chelsea and Mayfair and

commercial offices in Soho. He simultaneously manages Play Property Ltd which is a property development

company with his father Lord Strathcarron. Currently

three apartments are being refurbished ready for sale.

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AN ART FILLED HOME DESIGNED BY PLAY ASSOCIATES WWW.PLAY-ASSOCIATES.COM

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he challenge of this design was to retain the

charm of a traditional three storey mews house

built in 1870, but to create something that felt very light, spacious and open. An unexpected sense

of gallery expanse feeling behind a conventional mews facade. We managed this by fitting very

large skylights along the rear roof. We also made the ground floor ceiling heights three meters tall

and fitted a sweeping open stair case with another sky light above it, all of which add to the natural

light. All the internal doors were all full height and ‘frameless’ on ‘soss’ hinges.

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On the ground floor there is a kitchen with marble

splashback and a breakfast bar with stools for casual dining while there is a separate dining area for more

formal dinners. The kitchen was designed by Play and made in our joiner’s workshop. It includes a subtle

scored line detail which runs through the glass floor above the kitchen and into the study joinery.

The open plan continues with the living room where we installed a remote controlled projector screen,

hidden in the ceiling in the living area, instead of a

having a permanent television dominating the space and creating a black hole void which would spoil the calm aesthetics. There is also a separate utility room and WC on this floor. The sweeping staircase was

also designed by Play. We wanted it to be sculptural and stunning without dominating the space. It looks

beautiful when the natural light shines through it and also in the evening when lit from underneath.

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The first floor has two guest bedrooms a bathroom that we used micro cement in, which created a very interesting texture and a variation in effect between natural daylight and when lit in the evening.

There is also a study on the first floor which has a glass floor section which was purposely fitted directly

beneath the 2.5M long skylight to flood the kitchen and rear part of the ground floor of the house with light.

Like the skylight above it in the master bedroom, it was also frameless, which creates a very dramatic effect both when walking on it and looking up which feels like the whole space is open the elements.

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The top floor houses a very light filled master

bedroom where we created a pattern to laser cut

white washed timber panels around the master bed.

There is an ensuite bathroom on the top floor too.

The material palette throughout is honest, neutral and textured. We kept the exposed internal brick walls

(painted a white-grey), white washed all the timber,

fitted a bespoke kitchen the same colour as the walls (Farrow + Ball ‘Ammonite’), fitted linen curtains and

blinds throughout. Against this palette we installed large striking artworks from Anne Hardy, Marilyn

Minter, Edward Burtnynsky, Andy Warhol, Mark Quinn, Tanya Ling, David Dowton and Sergio de Castro, throughout the house. — embark

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designer profile

C A I T L I N M U R R AY

Black Lacquer Design was created by interior designer Caitlin Murray with the belief that almost every room can benefit

from a bit of black and a little lacquer. Caitlin began her career

with a B.A. in journalism and art history from Indiana University

followed by an interior design degree from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Post schooling, years of growing in the industry with award-winning firms including House of

Honey and MASHstudios lead to launching and co-founding

her first design company, Caitlin & Caitlin. C&C quickly became a celebrated studio across the editorial sphere with top design publications and bloggers alike. Working hands-on with

each aspect of every project, she built an incredible crew of

subcontractors, vendors and resources. Black Lacquer is the

brainchild of all that experience - basically bursting with style savviness and practical project management skills.

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inspired by

THE COLOR GREEN DESIGNED BY CAITLIN MURRAY OF BLACK LACQUER DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY BY: MARY COSTA

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have very specific memories of the afternoon that I pieced this kitchen together. It came like a flood of inspiration, and ironically, it was a rare rainy L.A. day. I was listening to The Carpenters and feeling an

incredible urge to match the moodiness of the music and weather to what I was creating. I knew immediately

that I wanted to incorporate three key elements: black marble, brass and a rich British racing green. The client was a young, fabulous bachelor fresh from a giant San Francisco tech company who was relocating to the

Hollywood Hills to launch a life as a start-up entrepreneur. I had a feeling he would let me have some fun.

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The final result included brass hardware and fixtures (from Liz’s Antique Hardware, Rubinet and Tom Dixon), cabinets lacquered in Benjamin Moore “Chrome Green” and honed nero marquina marble. The backsplash is “Swiss Cross” from Ann

Sacks—in my opinion, a more whimsical take on the traditional subway tile. I found some fabulous stools from Lawson Fenning in Los Angeles and just loved how the rich turquoise leather provides a tonal punch against the green. All in all,

though the kitchen is coated with color, it still feels neutral in the indoor/outdoor ambiance this home has. The same shades decorate the exterior thanks to the pool, plants and sky. — embark

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designer profile

CLARE

PA S C O E

Clare Pascoe has offered a comprehensive interior

design service from her design studio in West Sussex.

Specialising in her signature vintage contemporary

interior design style, Clare sources & imports original

Mid Century furniture from the UK & Europe, which is

then sympathetically restored & reupholstered in Oving, giving a unique and highly desirable interior style.

Championing British suppliers and makers, ranging

from traditionally hand made sofas, fabrics woven in

mills across the UK and paints innovatively recycled in West Sussex, Clare offers clients a sustainable interior

design solution that celebrates the Best of British skilled industries, without incurring the over inflated price tag usually associated with Eco Design Solutions.

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the era-blending

QUICKSWOOD

DESIGNED BY CLARE PASCOE OF PASCOE INTERIORS WWW.PASCOEINTERIORS.COM ARCHITECT: WWW.AR-ARCH.CO.UK

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he property that Clare was asked to redesign was

a 148sqm 1960s terrace on Quickswood Avenue,

a short walk from Primrose Hill in London. It had

been owned by a Ukrainian diplomat and his family for several years, and was now in need of serious

refurbishment and modernisation, to increase the

feeling of light and space throughout. The original

plan was for the family to move back into the property after refurbishment, however due to on going work

commitments in Kiev the post-refurbishment plan was

for the property to be rented out in the mid term. This changed the specification of the project and saw the

removal of some of the more personal and lavish design elements, to rein in the style and budget to suit the rental market.

Prior to Clare Pascoe becoming involved in the

project, some structural redesign was needed to

improve the flow of the interior and to allow light into the previously dark north facing rear of the

property, through the removal of internal walls, which opened up the split-level design. The architects were AR Architecture, a London based firm, founded by architect Alexander Rakita.

AR Architecture cleverly designed an origami style sloping Sedum roof for the rear living room, angled to capture the

last rays of evening sun. The natural realm of the house was preserved and significantly extended through the addition of a green roof and creation of a private roof garden.

The main changes to the property were to reveal and

enhance the house’s main existing features ­most notably the split level transparent design – by fitting new open

plan stairs and adding new openings between the levels to allow light from the bright south facing front elevation to flood into the previously dark north facing rear.

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raised kitchen from the living area.

The master bedroom received an additional slot

window to the south facing roof terrace, whereas

the staircase got new openings on both sides. The vintage, sometimes eclectic, pieces of furniture and décor perfectly matched AR Architecture’s

minimalist spaces by sticking to a simple palette of ash surfaces on the floors, stairs, doors and built in furniture; white walls and ceilings; and the natural light penetrating the house. The selected vintage

furniture was specifically sourced from the 60s era to match the time when the house was originally

built. These were interspersed with contemporary elements, as is typical with Clare’s signature mid-

century contemporary style, to prevent the scheme from looking staged or slavishly vintage.

As you enter the property through the well-

proportioned hall, off of which sits a private study or

fourth bedroom, ground-floor utility room, large walkin utility cupboard and spacious coat storage, open

tread stairs with hidden drawers lead you up into the large living room and formal dining space.

The living area features a contemporary Jones sofa in

the luxurious sounding truffle leather by Couch Potato

Company; a vintage Bovenkamp leather sofa in original beige leather; and the large vintage-inspired three-

seater Herbert sofa designed and made in the UK by

Pascoe Interiors, upholstered in a mixture of Bute and

Moon wool. These are grouped around a Laccio coffee

table, part of a nest by marcel Breuer designed for Knoll in 1924, and a tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for

Knoll, both from Couch Potato. A Kaiser Idell Luxus floor lamp by Christian Dell for Fritz Hansen at the Couch

Potato Company; and the vandalised Portrait of a Lady

Zoning within the property was improved by relocating

from Mineheart add height to the design. The faces

south facing level, which left the larger north facing

are by Missoni Home. The wall of storage consists of

dining room. Light now flows into the formerly dark

concealed desk with space for a large wall-mounted TV

the kitchen and breakfast area onto a bright, smaller

cushions are by Mineheart, and the remaining cushions

raised ground floor as a spacious formal living and

open shelving and closed cupboards, behind which is a

space through the large fish tank that separates the

and AV system.

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Continuing the theme, the dining table is a vast, beautiful oval Tulip Table in Arabescato marble surrounded by an eclectic collection of chairs

including a pair of pink ‘Frost’ chairs designed by

Stouby at Couch Potato Company; vintage Eames shell chairs and a pair of antique French pink and gold arm chairs from Pascoe Interiors.

This eclectic mix is typical of Clare’s design, and proves that you don’t have to buy a rigid set of six or eight

matching chairs, but can simply buy a collection of chairs that you love. If you follow this style in your own home,

make sure to choose pairs of chairs otherwise the overall effect can go from eclectic to chaotic very quickly.

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Moving into the kitchen, which was imported by

Marble circular dining table by renowned mid-

becomes more contemporary, with the simple design

Company. The Kai Kristensen dining chairs have been

Clare directly from the factory in Italy, the design

comprising of dark and light brown wood units with bespoke ash elements, off set with a composite

work surface. Symmetrical and well planned, it offers a large working area and is packed with hidden appliances and a wealth of storage.

The room style is balanced by a stunning Arabescato

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century designer Eero Saarinen from Couch Potato

re-covered in a subtle fabric from Romo. The simple colour palette is accented by the stunning copper

reproduction Artichoke Pendant by vintage furniture supplier Made Good, while the pink graffiti sprayed Madam Blush portrait adds a bold and daring shot

of rebellious colour. The table is set using beautiful hand-made crockery from Melody Rose.

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The sleeping area is made up of three rooms: the

ottoman by Missoni Home and duvet sets by John

daughter. The boys’ bedroom features an original

particularly loves the Frost chairs by Stouby, with

master bed, and rooms for the client’s sons and

mid-century bunk bed by Dunlop. It’s a rare piece, the likes of which Clare had not seen in her career

to date. As soon as she saw the bunk bed she knew

smart grey wool and multi-coloured buttons, which she worked into the scheme.

that it would be perfect for the boys, as the design

The playroom is separated from the bedroom by a

have been in the 60s. Throws, cushions and a zigzag

with shelving for books and toys, the children will

remains as classically contemporary today as it must

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Lewis add splashes of colour to the room. Clare

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enjoy many hours of imaginative play, while their

The vintage school desk, by Molten Vintage

colourful chaos of toys at the end of each day. Clare

and the bespoke hand-made Dragonfly chair

parents will be glad to be able to easily shut away the sourced the vintage pine play table from a lot being sold on from a school in Wales, and the colourful Alma Chairs are from Couch Potato Company.

The daughter’s bedroom features a bed from Loaf, with throws, cushions and the Passiflora rug by Missoni Home.

at Pascoe Interiors, has been painted gold,

(and dragonfly wall art) were commissioned

from upholsterer Emma Meteslaar of boutique upholstery collective The Makers Yard. The

master bathroom features a Coco upholstered bed by Loaf and Moroccan brass topped side tables from Mineheart.

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The dressing area is zoned with a stunning leather

Concord Chair by Thomas Pederson for Stouby, at

Couch Potato Company, and a bespoke tan and

cream cow hide footstool was commissioned from

Jo Johnson of the Makers Yard as before.

The window treatments

have been kept purposely simple throughout, with

the use of light oak wood slat venetian blinds by

Pascoe Interiors to further underscore the simplicity of the base design.

Venetian blinds offer

flexible privacy without

the loss of light, which can be easily controlled to

filter and direct the light streaming in the sunny

South front elevation that

turns to an amazing fire red as evening descends.

Throughout the house, the use of the same colour overall simple colour palette of ash and white

gives the house an overwhelming air of calm and

peace, and the way the light filters through the slot

openings, split levels and open stairs gives it a serene and private air.

The rear garden is bijou at best, fully opening

glazed doors and windows on two aspects to afford the property an attractive view over the small but

attractively landscaped space that could be purely decorative as the property also boasts a roof top

terrace garden, a rare luxury in London, as it offers private outdoor space with a wonderful view. The

roof terrace at Quickswood is no exception. Boasting a terrace kitchenette for alfresco entertaining and

dining, it has ample space for a dining chair and sun loungers, and is equipped to take a future hot tub.

For now the owners simply want to enjoy the peace

and quiet above the traffic and prying eyes, so Clare furnished it with a pair of Eames Shaggy rockers,

which sport beautiful sheepskin covers designed and made by the Couch Potato Company to compliment the Eames RAR chair. Here, the owners can sit and while away the hours with stunning views towards Primrose Hill Park and central London beyond. — embark

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it’s all in the family with

ANTHONY CARRINO & JOHN COLANERI THESE COUSINS ARE ALL ABOUT THE DESIGN PROCESS AND BUILD PRACTICE ART DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY

BY MAGDALENA M.

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very so often the lines between design and build are blurred. The Designer can become a site supervisor,

and a Contractor can give their opinion on room design.

But what happens when you have people who can

genuinely build and the talent to produce great designs?

Embark had the opportunity to find out with our interview of ‘The Cousins’; Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri. We

wanted to know first and foremost what their thoughts on design were. We always knew they could build it, but we also wanted to know more about their design process, influences and what drives them.

We were quickly taken to task and presented

with an onslaught of beautiful interiors, some of which

has recently been featured of their own homes, and their unique designs in their restaurant business’ which we

absolutely adored. It was clear with these two, we had

found a rare blend of the design and build mixture where both not only respect one another, but compliment and

create wonderful spaces that we just had to share with our readers. We wanted to share the designer side, and have you be as delighted as we were by these two charming and very talented professionals. Let’s begin!

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WHAT HAD LEAD YOU TWO TO THE CAREERS YOU B OTH HAVE TODAY?

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J: I have always loved architecture and design. When I was in

A: My father and I decided to start our company together

amazing world of architecture. I will never forget studying Frank

We gutted the building, and in 12 months had a finished

something as beautiful as that. Like most high school seniors I

them individually taking the time to add unique touches

courses in college because I thought I could do anything with that

mold of all the other inventory that was on the market. It

construction company is when my creativity was finally unleashed

weeks with a list of people asking for more units, so my

high school I took a drafting class that opened my eyes up to the

after we renovated a one-off brownstone in Hoboken, NJ.

Lloyd Wright and thinking to myself I hope some day I can design

produced that consisted of 4 units. We designed each of

was not sure what I wanted to do with my life. I took business

that would separate our product from the cookie cutter

degree. When my cousin pulled me into working for the family

worked in a big way; we sold the building out in just 3

and I realized this is what I was meant to do with my life.

father and I decided this would be our new business.

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HOW DID YOU TWO START OFF? J: I have always been close with my cousin. We have truly

on and help run the project and back office. I immediately

imagined that out journey would lead us to where we are

We went through many ups and down with the real estate

been best friends since we have been little kids. I never

right now. In 2007 Anthony and my Uncle asked me to join their construction company, Brunelleschi Construction. I

went to Penn State for a business degree and worked on

construction jobs during college so I had the knowledge

jumped at the opportunity to work in the family business.

market crashing in 2009. In 2011 when HGTV approached us to do a television show is where things really went crazy and took us on this amazing journey.

and background that they needed. They were starting their largest project to date, a 22 unit 1 commercial space condo complex in the heart of Jersey City. Anthony explained to me that they needed another project manager to come

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WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE

DO YOU HAVE ANY PLACES TO DRAW

DESIGN PROCESS, WHAT DOES IT

DESIGN INFLUENCE FROM?

HELP YOU BOTH WITH WHEN TAKING

J: When I travel it gives me such great

ON A PROJECT? WHAT ARE SOME OF THE COMMUNICATIONS THAT ARE IMPORTANT FROM DESIGN TO BUILD IN YOUR OPINION? J: Design is a very personal experience and everyone has their own opinion on how

things should look. When starting the design process the #1 thing you must do is plan.

Too many people think you do not need to have a clear picture of the design and you can figure it out as you go along. That is

very wrong and that is when complications

start on so many projects. Of course you will change certain things here and there on a

build, but the design plan should be precise and complete before the build project

begins or you will be like the majority of

people around the country that have major delays to their construction project.

A: The design process, or better stated the design and planning process is everything.

If you cross it’s and dot i’s right from the

beginning your build process goes that much smoother, faster and inherently more cost

effective. I wish I had known this at the start,

but I certainly learned it very quickly and I do my best to impart this knowledge to clients

and fans alike. Take the time to plan, work with a professional, the money you spend on a

designer or construction consultant, it will pay for itself in time saved and mistakes avoided.

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design inspiration and that’s when the ideas start to flow. I am not a trained designer

I just know what I like and I go with what I feel looks the best. I love contemporary

design with clean lines, but deep down I also love rustic pieces with history and a story. When designing a space I always

want it to be unique and something that ha snot been seen before. Love or hate the

design; I want you to always remember it

because it made you feel something from within. That is what true design should

do. You know you have something special when people have strong opinions about

it. If you were just like everyone else no one would be talking about it.

A: Travel is the basis for all things new

for me; seeing things I have never seen before whether it be shapes, patterns,

textures, color pallets always sheds new

light and new ideas for my own designs.

I am also an avid photographer, and one of the biggest lessons I have

learned through this medium is how to look at the same thing from multiple perspectives, not just a different

perspective. Doing this allows me to

create more than one design concept

for the same space, which is important when you want to give your client

multiple options for the same space.

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WE ENJOYED THE SEPARATE B UT EQUALLY ENTICING DESIGNS IN B OTH YOUR RESTAURANTS… HOW DID YOU GUYS COME TO THOSE DECISIONS. BOTH ATMOSPHERES WERE INCREDIBLE BUT UNIQUE. J: Talde is an Asian American inspired cuisine from the

incredible chef Dale Talde. We wanted to have the flare of Asian theme in the restaurant, but also play off of the

incredible industrial fabric of the building that was already there. The building being the state of New Jersey’s first

telephone switching station gave us an incredible backdrop to build off of. For Talde it was having the right balance of

an industrial design and warm wood tones that would make the space inviting. One of the main design features in the

restaurant is 90+ recycled cardboard lights that hang over the main bar. Our good friends at Graypants designed

this beautiful light and we wanted to create something that has never been done before. The reason why there are

different size lights hanging at different lengths is to give a

visual interest, but we also did not want to make a soffit and

drop the ceiling height. The recycled cardboard is a play on the Japanese lanterns that we have on the opposite of the

restaurant. It is bringing a contemporary feel to the space.

Carrino Provisions on the other side of the building is all

about clean lines and rustic elements to give an old world Italian feel. As soon as you walk in you have the coffee bar to right

made of steel beams we took out of the building and to your left is the main row of cases that house all of our fresh Italian food.

As you make your way back to the Osteria there is a wall made

out of all the old windows from the building. In back is the main dining with a wine bar made out of Dekton Aura by Cosentino.

One of the main attractions in Carrino’s is the courtyard that is the perfect size to sit out side and enjoy the beautiful city weather and also rent out to throw an amazing party.

A: First and foremost we allowed the envelope of the space

to dictate the overriding theme, being industrial, as we wanted to respect the building itself. From there it was about the

food. Food is enjoyed with multiple senses and we wanted

the design of the space to reflect what was going on with the flavors from the food so patrons would have a complete and cohesive experience. Beyond that it was just conversations and creativity that led us to our finished product.

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DO YOU GUYS FIND YOUR SELF AT TIMES SURROUNDED BY BAD HOMES/ INTERIORS THAT JUST MAKE YOU WANT TO TEAR DOWN EVERYTHING AND FIX IT FOR THEM, HOW DO YOU HANDLE GIVING YOUR ADVICE? J: Anthony and I have seen plenty of homes that need some love. That is why there

are people like us. Everyone’s has insane

schedules and we are so busy that it is hard

to keep up. Unfortunately the home design takes a back seat to other priorities. We are the experts that have done hundreds of

projects and we want to help. Any knowledge or mistakes we can pass onto you is going to make your project run that much easier. To

get back to a direct answer to your question

yes I would want to tear down some homes, but sometimes it is just not that easy.

to sell and no banks were lending money.

We not only had to lower our prices a great

deal, but we also had to have a product that

stood out. That is what we had! We were the only project to sell out in our area and were

“

1 of 3 builders in our bank’s portfolio to pay

back the entire loan of 7 million dollars. Yes we lost a great deal of money, but it could

have been a lot worse. Our detail to design in the building is what saved us.

A: I think builders today, especially in my area

of Jersey City, have come a long way. They see

the value of design over cookie cutter, and many now work with designers for their projects. We

have been doing this since our inception, but as more and more builders follow suit it becomes the norm and then it becomes expected, so design as a whole gets elevated.

WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE TO WHAT ARE THE COMMON MISTAKES

THE HOMEOWNERS STARTING OUT

YOU FIND TODAY WITH NEW DESIGN

WITH A PROJECT IN THEIR HOME.

& BUILDERS?

J: The largest piece of advice I can give to

J: The major problem with new home

contractors is that they normally do not care about design. The design is what is going to set them apart and make their product

stand out. Before Anthony and I were ever on TV we always focused on the design of the building. We knew that everyone has

to follow the same building codes these days

and it would be built correctly, but how are we going to sell our product. DESIGN! In 2009

when the market crashed we had 22 condos

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any homeowner is having a clear design plan before you start the project. Make sure you have pre-ordered any of the material that

will have long lead times so you can keep

the construction crew always working. To

many times finish materials are not ordered in a timely fashion and that is why the job is delayed. Try to stay on your schedule and

do not make to many changes to the original plan. If you do expect major delays and that

will rest on your shoulders not the contractors.

I THINK B UILDE TODAY HAVE C O A LONG WAY. TH SEE THE VALUE DESIGN OVER C O OKIE CUTTER

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A: Work with a professional. Construction is a complicated

my family is very tough for me. I know that the hard work

have any idea exist simply because this isn’t your business.

my intense travel schedule it is all about being with them!

business and there are many facets to jobs that you will not As I said above, an owner’s rep, or construction consultant will save you more than they cost by the end of the job.

WHAT KEEPS YOU GROUNDED AND FOCUSED IN THIS WORLD? WHAT’S YOUR ESCAPE FROM THE PRESSURES YOU MAY FEEL IN YOUR DAILY PROFESSIONAL CAREER?

“

TRUST YOUR GUT. PLAIN AND SIMPLE: I TRUST MYSELF, I KNOW I AM GOOD AT WHAT I DO.

J: My family is what keeps me grounded. I am a new

A: Traveling, but more specifically traveling on my

perspective for me. When I am on the road and traveling

with my own thoughts is a great introspective way to hit

father and my daughter Lily Belle, has put so much into

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WHAT IS YOUR WORST DESIGN EXPERIENCE?

WHATS YOUR NUMB ER 1 PROFESSIONAL RULE

AND WHAT WAS YOUR B EST? WHY?

YOU NEVER B REAK? CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW

J: Well I do no think worst is the correct word nor is best

IT’S APPLIED OR THE SIGNIFICANCE IT HOLDS.

partnered with The Ellen team many times now and done

my career I have heard no way that can be done or that

for this one design we did for The Ellen Show. We have

J: Never take ‘NO’ for answer. To many times throughout

some amazing home renovations for very deserving

is impossible. I have learned nothing is impossible if you

people around the country. One in particular stands

out when Ellen called on us to help a couple in South

Jersey that had their entire home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. We received the call on a Thursday night and

were asked if we could put together the team and design a home starting on Monday. We never back down from

a challenge and jumped at it to help this amazing couple

from our home state. We completed the house in a week it was the most gratifying and emotional experience I have ever had in work.

have the passion and drive to make it possible. My cousin and I have overcome great obstacles to get where we are today and that is because we would never take NO for answer and we just kept on pushing forward.

A: Trust your gut. Plain and simple: I trust myself, I know I am good at what I do and I go for it. That doesn’t mean I

don’t make mistakes or I’m never wrong. It just means that you go for your instinct and fix it as you go along. I learn everyday and get better everyday, but if I have a feeling about something that may be a risk and someone says don’t do it…I listen to me.

WHO PERSONALLY MAY HAVE INSPIRED YOUR, OR CURRENTLY D OES TO B E THE

HOW DO YOU TWO KEEP THE PARTNERSHIP MOVING

PROFESSIONALS YOU ARE TODAY?

ALONG? WE HEAR WORKING WITH FAMILY CAN BE

J: By far Frank Lloyd Wright is the designer/architect

DIFFICULT, IS THIS THE CASE?

progressive for his time and was he the master of bleeding

believe, but the two of us just do not fight. We look to

that I aspire to be like with my own work. His work was

J: We get asked this question a lot. I know it is hard to

the interior design of the home to exterior design.

each other for honest opinions and for advice. We have

Also my cousin Anthony constantly pushes me in my

professional career as well. The great part about having my cousin next to me is that we are team and we help

each other out. If a design is lacking or needs something extra we lean on each other for that something special.

A: My mom was my first design inspiration. I would get

enough to worry about in our lives and to have a cousin

that is more like a brother is the best thing I could ever ask

for. With all the success we have had over the past couple of years none of it would be possible without having my cousin by my side.

John and I have a lot of respect for each other. We are

home from school in the third or fourth grade and help

cousins and best friends, but we are colleagues as well.

a new look and feel. I didn’t know it, but I was getting

the same style in which we go about our work all leads to

her move furniture around a room because she wanted my first lesson in space planning. She has a great eye

for interiors and I have learned a lot from watching her over the years.

Respect for each others work, a light and fun attitude and a really great partnership. I couldn’t do it without him, and it certainly wouldn’t be as much fun!

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a final thought

WHERE D O YOU GIVE BACK? ANY DESIGN FOR CAUSES, OR CHARITIES YOU TWO ARE INVOLVED WITH? J: Yes we are involved with a few. Best Buddies, March of Dimes, Cancer Sinks, and Rebuilding Together. We have had a couple shows now that we have been able to help

cancer survivors, veterans of our great military, and family’s that do so much to help other children in need. Best

Buddies helps children with special needs and since our

Uncle had down syndrome it is very important us to help those children in need and be a mentor to them.

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the beautiful

T R EE H O US E

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omfortable and contemporary, the Tree House offers generous living space, four bedrooms, and a guest suite to its family of four while encouraging a

constant appreciation of nature.

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The home’s two curving rooflines—one concave, and the

other convex—create a dialogue with the steeply sloping site, unfolding the house to stunning views of its natural

surroundings. The convex roof shared by the living, dining, and kitchen spaces opens the interior of the house to a

canopy of oak trees and a small pool. Generous windows in every room illuminate the interior space and offer views of

the surrounding branches, making rooms feel as if they are floating among the treetops.

At the street front, the concave roof forms a low, unassuming façade that respects the scale of the neighborhood and

provides privacy for bedrooms and studies. The roof starts

low, allowing the residence to resemble a one-level building

when viewed from the street, and rises up to capture the views of the oak trees and the cityscape. The meandering path from the street to the house’s front door is curved, while the lush

landscape between the path and the garage offers a view of beautiful greenery instead of looking onto the street.

The entry was conceived as a wedge that connects and opens to the direct view of the trees beyond, while separating the public and private areas of the house. The owners entering

the house through the garage arrive to the same entry point as their visitors. The native Texas limestone on the outside of the house wraps into the entry’s right wall, creating a

continuity from exterior to interior. Inside, varied lighting

illuminates the space: the downlights of the left wall provide an opportunity for art display, while the opposite stone wall

is up-lit from the Brazilian cherry wood floor. These different light sources, in addition to the three skylights, infuse the space with texture, warmth and color.

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Located on the house’s second story, the living room lies at

The open kitchen offers an ideal area for entertaining

the foliage of the property’s old, native oaks. Floor-to-

light and airiness while the height of the kitchen cabinetry

the level of the tree branches, allowing residents to enjoy ceiling windows and clerestory elements flood the space with natural light, offering panoramic views of downtown Austin peeking through intertwining branches.

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and for informal family gatherings. The 11’6” ceilings add matches that of the stone wall, bringing the scale down

and providing a horizontal continuity. An adjoining lower-

ceilinged breakfast room provides a cozy space for casual meals and for children to do their homework.

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The master bedroom, located on the same floor as the living room, features floor-to-ceiling glass and a corner window that flood the space with natural

light and open the room to panoramic views of the

surrounding branches. The master bathroom’s double-

height ceiling, along with its clerestory windows above,

creates a space that is airy and bright, filled with natural light. The shower’s corner window maintains privacy

while still offering extensive views of the backyard and landscape.

The third floor guest bath features an undermount tub set into a dramatic wood alcove. A large

sliding door provides access to a private rooftop balcony with views to downtown Austin.

The ground floor, which houses the children’s bedrooms and a generous playroom, provides the family with a

more secluded space for recreation and relaxation. A

day bed nestled below the stairs and comfortable sofas reflect the informal nature of the space. Meanwhile, a

side door provides quick access to a covered patio and nearby bocce court.

At the same level as the living area, the beachedge pool provides an attractive water feature

that can be constantly seen from the living room,

reflecting the shadows of the trees. Above the pool, a wood overhang contains a projection screen that enables residents to watch movies or sport events

while soaking in the hot tub. Conveniently located next to the kitchen, the bar provides an outdoor entertaining area that, with Austin’s weather,

residents can enjoy year-round. Residents can The cabinetry, which continues from the kitchen into the breakfast area, serves as additional storage for linens,

further experience the breathtaking landscape by sitting outside on the generous ipe-floored deck

and platters along with crafts, mail and home office items. that extends from the living room, providing seating directly under the tree canopy.

The picture window offers views of the street and front landscape and also creates a clear connection between the front and back side of the house.

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THE CHARTREUSE SWIZZLE As a tribute to the melting pot of san francisco swizzled

by Marcovaldo Dionysos • 1¼ oz/35 ml green Chartreuse • 1 oz/30 ml pineapple juice • ½ oz/15 ml fresh lime juice • ½ oz/15 ml Velvet Falernum liqueur • Lime wheel for garnish Instructions:

Pour the liquid into a tall glass and agitate heartily with either a bar spoon or a proper swizzle stick. Fill with crushed ice, garnish with the lime wheel, and smile.

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THE GINGER ROGERS Created by Marcovaldo Dionysos to lead the cocktail renaissance • 10 to 12 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish • 2 oz/60 ml London dry gin • ¾ oz/20 ml fresh lemon juice • ¾ oz/20 ml ginger syrup • 2 oz/60 ml ginger ale Instructions:

Muddle the mint leaves in a highball glass, then pour in the liquid, add ice, and stir.

Garnish with the mint sprig and sip away.

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THE PISCO PUNCH Quaffed mightily by Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer; perfected by Duncan Nicol in the Gay Nineties • 2 oz/60 ml Campo de Encanto Grand & Noble Pisco • 1 oz/30 ml pineapple cordial, homemade or store-bought • 1 oz/30 fresh lime juice • ½ oz/15 ml Lillet Rouge or your favorite red wine • Dash aromatic bitters, homemade or store-bought •Expressed orange peel for garnish Instructions:

Pour the liquid into a mixing glass, add ice, shake vigorously, then fine-strain into a cocktail goblet.

Garnish with the orange peel.

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designer profile

WILLIAM MACDONALD

William MacDonald is the Principal Designer of WillMac

Design. An Accomplished Designer William has over 15

years experience designing private residential interiors and

has garnered an abundance of practical know how. William brings innovative ideas to each custom project and his vast knowledge includes furniture design, styling, lecturing,

writing and art directing. His firm focuses on small as well as large scale bespoke design projects from concept to

completion. An enthusiastic traveler, William makes frequent trips to the world’s design hot spots. Highly influenced by his overseas travels, his design work can best be

characterized as an amalgam of contemporary new world chic and traditional European styles.

Visit www.willmacdesign.ca for more info.

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this season’s

all about plaid

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I

love fall it’s my favourite season. The air is crisp,

the trees become flaming torches of orange and

red lighting the way home to cosy fires and softly lit

rooms, filled throws, soft cushions and a well-stocked drinks tray.

I recently completed an interior design project in

which I was asked by my client to create two seasonal living rooms, one for fall/winter and one for spring/

summer. Part of their country house is a rare Ontario log cabin constructed in the early 19th century.

It was a challenge because the entire interior of the

19th century section was wooden and had very small

period windows and was quite dark. I had to find the right fabrics and use them in a way that was current

and comfortable. As a designer I love to mix fabrics, it’s a signature look that I am well known for. In this project I knew I would use plaids, checks and oth-

er bold fabrics to bring life and excitement into the heavily wooded traditional space. I settled on dark

yet colorful graphic floral and brought in a bold large

checks mixed with stripes and a small checks and use plaid accents. I also used large check/plaid carpet.

The whole space came life and is a great success.

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Simple Ways To Use Plaids, Tartans And Checks In Your Space • Pillows and throws in plaids and checks can be

easily found at many stores and always look best when they are mixed! Don’t be afraid to mix it gives great character and fun to your space. If

your crafty you can make pillows out of vintage plaid shirts or a collection of old scarves.

• Area rugs can be made from cut broadloom with

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plaid and check designs layer them in your space on top of other rugs for an extra cosy feel.

• Cocktail napkins from stationary stores and

gourmet stores come in many fun designs that incorporate plaid.

• Slipcovers are a great! They double the life of your furniture and keep things from getting boring! Try some in plaid!

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renowned chef Chuck Hughes

wants to go backwards

WRITTEN BY REBECCA GRIMA PHOTOGRAPHY BY DOMINIQUE LAFOND

“[I want to make] cooking simple. I try and

co-owns, Garde Manger and Le Bremner. To

technically doing as little as possible with

he never could of dreamt of happening. He

do things as old-fashioned as possible;

every ingredient in my hands. Everyone wants to cook fast. For me, I want to cook slow.

Concentrate on whatever? wherever I can add, trying to be honest and authentic.”

It’s this adherence to authenticity not only

to food, but to who Hughes is as a person,

that makes it impossible not to like him. He possesses a self-effacing, down-to-earth

personality that immediately draws you in.

Although he describes himself “just like

everyone else”, he has this real openness and unguarded approach to welcoming you into a conversation - especially when it comes to sharing his love for food and cooking.

Hughes grew up working in kitchens. At

22 years old, he was working the line, and building his career, “chopping carrots”.

“Being a chef is a lot of work. You need to be there and everything has to be

perfection everyday - can’t slip up.” He

believes in the philosophy of taking food

seriously but not taking yourself seriously.

At only 38 years old, Hughes is undoubtedly a success story. He is host to four syndicated television shows: Chuck’s Day off, Chuck’s

week off, Mexico, Chuck’s Eat. The Street (US) and most recently, À couteaux tires. He has

authored two cookbooks – one a spinoff from

his show Chuck’s Day Off and another named after his beloved acclaimed restaurants he

Hughes, this all been surreal and something credits his restaurants as the springboard to launching everything.

“The restaurants are definitely what started

it all. They are still the most important to me”, says Hughes. “You can’t ever sit back and let

it go. Everyday you are on display. Always on.

It keeps you honest. The restaurants are a

really big part of my life.” It was there, in Garde Manger, that launched him into television.

It all started with a call from Hughes’ friend and television producer, Anne Marie Withenshaw.

She asked Hughes to shoot a pilot at

his restaurant. “It happened organically, describes Hughes. “We went in with the

attitude that if it works, we’ll keep going.” The

pilot was Chuck’s Day Off, and today this show has been aired all around the world. “Food is

the one thing that has given me all these great opportunities, I am really lucky.”

After conquering the cooking world and

now looking towards new ventures, Hughes’ personal life has also evolved into the role of

fatherhood. Now a dad to a one-and-half-yearold son, Hughes considers this next role as the “best part of [his] life.” Recognizing that the

life of a chef can be all consuming, today he

focuses on finding balance between his home life and his career. “I am at home and have two restaurants; it’s a good balance. I’m blessed to do what I do.” — embark

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Lobster Cobb Salad

BY CHEF CHUCK HUGHES Prep. time 20 min | Serves 6 to 8 LOBSTER COBB SALAD

FOR THE LOBSTER COBB SALAD:

• 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in wedges

Make a bed of lettuce on a platter, in a

• 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, crumbled

Arrange over the lettuce, in rows or in a

• 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced

shallow serving bowl, or on individual plates.

• 2 cups (500 mL) watercress

checkerboard pattern, the eggs, bacon,

• 2 avocados, halved, pitted, and cubed

watercress, avocados, tomatoes, and lobster

• Meat from 2 steamed lobsters

Season with salt and pepper.

• 2 tomatoes, cubed

meat, covering the lettuce almost completely.

• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

• 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled blue cheese

FOR THE DRESSING:

DRESSING

Worcestershire sauce, mustard, maple syrup, garlic,

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar,

• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) red wine vinegar

and salt and pepper to taste. Using a fork, mash

• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce

in the egg yolks to make a paste. While whisking,

• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) Dijon mustard

slowly drizzle in the olive oil to form a thick dressing.

• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) maple syrup

Stir in the chives.

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

To serve, pour some of the dressing over the salad.

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil

dressing on the side.

• 2 hard-boiled egg yolks

Sprinkle with the blue cheese. Serve the remaining

• About 2 tablespoons (30 mL) finely chopped fresh chives

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I’M FROM THE SCHOOL OF THOUGHT THAT SAYS LOBSTER CAN BE ADDED TO PRETTY MUCH ANY DISH. HERE IT TAKES A FAMOUS SALAD TO A NEW LEVEL OF GREATNESS. — CHUCK HUGHES

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Carrot Ginger Soup with Maple Yogurt Makes 10 cups | Active time: 40 minutes | Total time: 1 hour

MAPLE YOGURT

Gluten Free

½ cup plain Greek yogurt

¼ cup dark pure maple syrup

SOUP 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1. In a large heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven, heat

1 large onion, diced

celery, ginger, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook,

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 5 cups peeled, chopped carrots (about 2 ¼ pounds carrots) 3 stalks celery, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped peeled, fresh ginger

olive oil over medium-high heat. Add apples, onion, carrots, stirring often, for 15 to 17 minutes, until apples have broken down and vegetables are starting to brown.

1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus more for

2. Add broth, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.

1 ¼ teaspoons salt

stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are

sprinkling

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 6 cups vegetable broth

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, or to taste

2 tablespoons dark pure maple syrup, or to taste

Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer and cook, soft. Puree mixture with an immersion blender, or transfer in batches to a blender and puree. Stir in vinegar and syrup.

3. Make the maple yogurt: Whisk together yogurt and syrup.

Drizzle on top of soup, sprinkle with additional thyme, and serve.

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Balsamic Caramelized Onion Pizza with Arugula and Maple Drizzle Makes 4 2-piece servings | Active time: 40 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS:

Total time: 55 minutes

1. Place oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion, cover, and

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon organic canola oil 1 large sweet onion, sliced

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons cornmeal

place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, 12 to

15 minutes, until onion is soft and starting to brown. Reduce heat to medium-low if they are browning too much before

softening. Stir in vinegar and thyme, cover, remove from heat, and set aside while you prepare the pizza.

All-purpose flour for dusting

2. Place a rack in the bottom position of the oven. Preheat

dough

nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal. Dust

Maple Wheat Pizza Dough, or your favorite store-bought 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

2 ounces crumbled feta, preferably reduced fat 2 tablespoons pepitas ¼ teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 cups loosely packed baby arugula

2 tablespoons dark pure maple syrup

oven to 450°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with

clean work surface with flour. Roll out dough to the size of the baking sheet and transfer to the sheet.

3. Spread caramelized onions over dough. Top with cheddar and feta. Sprinkle with pepitas, salt, and pepper.

4. Bake, rotating once halfway through, 13 to 16 minutes,

until crust is crispy and cheese is bubbling and just starting to turn golden. Remove from oven. Scatter arugula over pizza and drizzle with syrup. Cut into 8 pieces and serve.

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COFFEE

Let’s grab a cup

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W

hy is it that we share some of our most intimate conversations over a cup of coffee? What is

it about this seemingly innocent dark, brown liquid

that has the power to make us drop our inhibitions,

expose our vulnerabilities, confess our deepest struggles, idealistic dreams with a simple invitation, Want to meet for a coffee? Maybe it’s the caffeine; after

all coffee is considered a dug - albeit a legal one – it does contain characteristics that alter our conscious

in Canada. Located in the small town of Invermere,

British Columbia, the company was started by CEO and co-founder Elana Rosenfeld 20 years ago. It

still possesses the same cheeky, quirky attitude and

down-to-earth small-town values it has had from the start, which has helped shape the company to the Canadian success story it is today.

“Coffee is a gift”, says Rosenfeld. “I think coffee has

state. But that doesn’t explain its ability to create

beautiful rituals that touch lives. It connects people

communities and not just in our own back yards, but

[while getting ready] in the morning, or meeting

social inclusiveness and cohesion amongst diverse around the world.

A company that has seen first hand the impact cof-

fee has in bringing people together is Kicking Horse Coffee, the No. 1 organic fairtrade coffee company

together, whether it be the connection to yourself

friends. It touches a lot of different people and cultures. It is one of the last rituals around.”

The idea around our own personal rituals is ex-

pressed in ways from preparation – some grind, some

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French Press, others percolate – to choice of flavour and blend. Coffee has multiple taste profiles and

encompasses blends grown from countries like Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil. It is these insatiable rituals, ingrained into our everyday that has influenced the proliferation of the global coffee market, making it

an $81 million industry. Our cup of joe, is the second most traded worldwide commodity, next to oil. As

Rosenfeld explains, “Coffee touches a lot of people’s

lives around the world. A lot of livelihoods are impacted by this industry.”

And some of those lives are the farmers growing the coffee beans for our consumption.

Coffee is a cash crop, which means it’s solely grown for sale to yield a profit. Amongst the competitive

landscape of big corporations driving down costs at

the producer level to capture profit gains at the shelf level, we have the opportunity to make a difference and give back by buying fair trade organic coffee.

We can contribute to supporting an environmental

footprint of sustainability and provide coffee producers a fair and equitable return on their investment to enhance their standard of living.

“We have a lot of power. As consumers we can make a statement of what kind of world we want to see”,

said Rosenfeld. “There is only so much you can take without giving back.”

“Organic fair trade means thinking about people

growing your coffee; supporting the notion of grow-

ing this commodity without the use of pesticides; and working together to build viable communities.” Since Kicking Horse Coffee launched, Rosenfeld has seen

small cooperatives build out their own infrastructures

investing in capital, roads, warehouses and becoming

more educated around organic growing. Which for us, translates into a better cup of coffee.

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Tips On Buying Coffee • DON’T BE AFRAID TO EXPERIMENT.

Try different regions like Ethiopia and Sumatra.

• DIFFERENT ROASTS.

You can choose from light, medium and dark • KEEP MIXING IT UP, to find your favourites • BUY ORGANIC, fair trade • LOOK FOR AN EXPIRY DATE on the packaging • Most importantly, TAKE THE TIME TO ENJOY IT THE STYLISH LIVING MAGAZINE

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ITAY MAGEN T H E

A R T I S T

Itay Magen began painting his heart out a few years

Each one of his cows is different, with another pallet

jobs at major High-Tech firms in Israel. One day he

find him or herself identifying with one of his Cool

ago. For most of his life he has been working day decided to start painting and the rest is history.

Today he is a fulltime freelance painter, living and

working in the city of Ramat-Gan, Israel. He paints

mostly powerful and emotional portraits and abstract colourful animals. He uses only high quality canvas, oil and acrylic colours for my paintings.

Itay is inspired by colours, life and textures. The first time he drew his “Cool Cow” painting was

after visiting the Cowsheds at his wife’s kibutz, the

community cowshed, such an interesting place and by no doubt a place with a lot of stories to tell.

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of colours and tells another story. Almost anyone can Cow paintings.

The same goes for his portraits, they are all unique.

Some are mysterious, some are joyful, some peaceful and some hide my complex life journey.

Itay uses only the best materials because he believes in investing in the little things to make the whole

picture perfect. His oils and acrylics are the finest

ones and he gets his canvas sheets especially made

from an Italian manufacturer. Each piece gets a bunch of respect and hours of thought to make it happen.

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featured fixtures

the kitchen sink

ART THAT YOU CAN

TOUCH | The devil really

is in the details. This issue we leave off admiring

some of our most favorite

kitchen sink fixtures we’ve come across this season.

Have a look at what caught our eyes and maybe

inspire your own urge to change something up in your kitchen. — embark

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THE ZEST NERO

BY AQUABRASS

PHOTOS COURTESY OF

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KARBON BY KOHLER

BOX UNO

R10 BY RUBINET

VANITA COLLECTION

ALTO

MB289 BY MGS

PLAYONE BY FIR ITALIA

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