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22 Distilled Design Running up the Walls By Gaile Guevara
34 Jane’s World
When Fashion Meets Function By Jane Lockhart
40 Feature Home: The Cézanne Palace With a View By Jessica Krippendorf
50 Renovation Salvation Contractor Versus Project Manager By Courtney Rosborough
52 Reno Enviro
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58 Kitchen Perfection
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting By Amy McGeachy
62 Anything but Square
What’s Trendy in Tiles (and More for Flooring) By Goody Niosi
66 Heating up Intelligence for Staying Cozy Indoors This Winter By Goody Niosi
70 A Room With a (Claw Foot) Bath Reviving a Heritage Bathroom By Elizabeth Hak
96 Once Upon a Time
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108 H&L’s Source Guide Directory H&L’s Guide to Quality Retailers, Local Builders, Suppliers and Showrooms
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living 28 celebrity profilE: jillian harris At Home With Jillian Harris By Michelle Hopkins
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76 Expressions: rick sealock The Good, the Bad and the Ugly By Courtney Rosborough
82 Escape: Hotel Arts Luxury Meets Art By Seema Dhawan
88 Art Fix: The Glenbow Museum Made in Calgary: The 1960s By Jacqueline Chartier
100 Words on the Street: Macleod Trail
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It’s a new year and I invite you to dream big with help from this informative Home Building & Renovation Issue. We also included our highly referenced renovation and design directory so you can source products and services at a glance. For 2013 we’re bringing you a few new columns from fresh faces. We’re pleased to welcome Vancouver-based interior designer Gaile Guevara. Gaile’s timeless interiors have earned her celebrity status in the design world and online (her Pinterest page boasts 300,000+ followers, while her Flickr page has topped 5.8 million views to date). Her passion for pure design is contagious and her sophisticated style refreshing. She’s excited to share her passion and ideas with H&L’s readers in her inaugural column.
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With our new Expressions feature, we’re introducing you to a renowned artist every issue. This issue, get to know awardwinning Canadian illustrator Rick Sealock who shares details on his top-secret project (OK, perhaps not, but it’s news to me), how he’s able to get work done while caring for his five-year-old and what inspires him to draw his wacky, distorted caricatures known around the world.
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We didn’t leave out your favourite features. In Jane’s World, interior designer and host
of Colour Confidential Jane Lockhart offers creative solutions for constructing distinct rooms in an open floor plan without putting up walls. Our Celebrity Profile interview with Jillian Harris, former Bachelorette turned star of Love it or List it Vancouver, yielded fabulous design tips. My favourite: “Your home should tell stories about you. Layer it with those special possessions that speak about your life.” Plus, awardwinning anchorman Tony Parsons is back for another year to weigh in on the comedy that is real life. Until we meet again, best wishes for a New Year filled with big dreams. Escape to Whistler for Free! Homes & Living and Tourism Whistler have partnered to give away an all-inclusive trip to Whistler for two lucky readers. Flip to page 81 for details or visit HLmagazine.com Sincerely,
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Jane Lockhart
Gaile Guevara is a Vancouver BC-based interior designer with an extensive background in residential multi-family projects. Her specialty is distilling interiors to their purest elements. She has an online following of over 300,000 on Pinterest and over 5.8 million page views on Flickr.
Jane Lockhart offers professional interior design services for residential and commercial clients in North America through her company, Jane Lockhart Interior Design (janelockhart.com). She holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts (interior design) and interns at the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario. She’s also the host of W Network’s Colour Confidential.
Tony Parsons
Seema Dhawan
Tony Parsons was born in England in 1939. He came to Canada as a 10-year-old boy. Originally wanting to be a lawyer, Tony was persuaded to become a broadcaster. After decades of broadcasting in radio and television across Canada, Tony now works for CHEK and CBC Vancouver.
Seema Dhawan is an editor and writer based in Calgary, Alberta. A passion for travel has taken her around the world and her love for writing has brought it to paper. She has written about her escapes for various publications including WestJet’s up! Magazine, the Calgary Herald and the Huffington Post.
Elizabeth Hak
Jacqueline Chartier
After years of writing scientific papers, Elizabeth Hak switched gears and went back to school for journalism. She has written profile, travel, finance, golf and equine stories over the years and enjoys variety rather than specializing in one area. With the Rockies on her doorstep, her free time is spent in the mountains with her son Griffin and dog Tiko.
Jacqueline Chartier was born in northern Ontario, raised and educated in Calgary, Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Calgary; she is also a graduate of Mount Royal University. Jacqueline has had a lifelong interest in Canadian art and culture as well as a passion for history and heritage.
Michelle Hopkins
Ben Vorst
Michelle Hopkins has extensive magazine and newspaper writing experience in home decor, culinary adventures, wine, travel and more. Originally from the East Coast, Michelle loves the differences in culture and landscape that Canada provides. Someone once described Michelle’s writing like this: “She skillfully weaves together her own experiences and finds characters to provide colour for her stories.”
Ben Vorst is an arts, sports and lifestyle writer trapped in the body of a healthcare administrator. His passions include international politics, baking and the great outdoors. He has posed as a carpenter, bartender and humorist, but nobody has caught on... yet.
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Through the creative process we help our clients understand the impact of investing in quality and appreciate distilled living. Less really is more and quality goes a long way. Paired back interiors make for a lovely way to celebrate each of the fine details. In this case our client, a young professional who works at a local animation company, was able to rediscover his appreciation for modern details. We worked with several local suppliers and craftsmen to achieve a calm, understated interior. In the bedroom we eliminated the headboard and ran a wider plank version of the hardwood floor onto the walls; this helped reduce the number of materials while also framing the bed beautifully.
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At Home With jillian harris canada’s own Jillian Harris and host of W Network’s new show Love it or List it Vancouver shares details of her new show, new boyfriend and passion for design
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“I love a home with wood beams, interesting architecture and big draping curtains.” Harris transformed this small pied-à-terr to suit her signature style with comfy-looking oversized cushions, candles and log stumps of different shapes and sizes peppering the space. Some of the legs are in their natural state, while others are painted white and one in metallic gold.
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Celebrity interior designer and star of the new W Network show Love it or List it Vancouver, Jillian Harris, has more than a few ideas about good design. Her Vancouver condo is a far cry from her typical style, which she calls French cottage with a dash of timeless classic. Her temporary home is thoroughly modern with bare floor-to-ceiling windows, white walls and a kitchen complete with a granite island and stainless-steel appliances.
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“It is your space, so fill it with things that make you smile and give you that warm and fuzzy feeling.”
A row of high-heeled black shoes line the windowsill in the living room; a robin egg blue deer head hangs above her bed, his antlers used as a hat check; and a large white chess piece sits strategically atop one of the white log stumps. Her favourite decor items are her Moroccan poofs purchased while travelling. Her space is a study in contrasts between elegant, fresh, traditional and simple with a liberal dose of white and a dash of colour.
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When Harris was approached about Love it or List it Vancouver she says she was more than ready to tackle another series. She had just wrapped up three seasons of ABC’s hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and was featured on Canada’s Handyman Challenge when her agent approached her about the show.
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This self-professed country gal, who used to help her father in his auto body shop, comes with a good dose of ambition and more than enough grit. “I’ve always had drive, and even when I didn’t know what I was going to do, I knew I’d succeed at whatever I put my mind to,” she says unapologetically.
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Although the former Bachelor and Bachelorette star, whose much publicized breakup with former fiancé Ed Swiderski made headlines all over North America, was devastated by the breakup, today Harris is all smiles. There’s a new love in her life – professional snowboarder Justin Pasutto – and she’s busy filming Love it or List it five days a week, often for 12 hours a day. She also blogs for Sympatico and at least once a week for her blog on jillianharris.com, decorates the yearly PNE prize show home and makes appearances at home shows across the country, most recently at the Vancouver Home + Design Show.
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personal side Q&A What is the one item in your home you can’t do without? Design wise, I have to say my dog Gary. He’s a ceramic greyhound iconic dog from the 60s/70s midcentury modern era. I got him for $40, but he’s a reminder of how much I love design.
How do you describe your decor style? My style is definitely eclectic, positive, light and airy. It’s crisp with pops of subtle colour; traditional, but not stuffy.
What inspires you? My life! It’s the things that make my heart go pitter patter, memories and favourite people, places and things. Travelling has helped with this so much as it allows me to really appreciate textures, patterns and colour.
What is the one indulgence you recently splurged on for your home?
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A vintage wood deer head that is above my bed in Vancouver. I bought him during the stampede in Calgary for $400. Also, my two white Moroccan poufs.
What is the biggest decoration mistake most people make? When people buy a complete bedroom or living room set. It makes a room feel very cookie cutter and generic.
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Function Building Beautiful Spaces Without a Hammer and Nails Creative planning and decor solutions that didn’t involve costly and time-consuming construction work transform an open floor plan into two distinct living areas
Although the couple loved the location and open main floor layout, they weren’t thrilled with the reddish-brown Jatoba hardwood flooring that ran throughout and the lack of lighting. They needed a cost-effective way to make it work as they hadn’t allocated extra money in their budget for renovations. Also, because the space was much larger than what they were used to in their small condo, they had to come up with solutions that would make the main floor feel warm and inviting. Here’s how the large open space was transformed into two distinct primary rooms – a living room and dining room – that are loaded with style and function.
The Plan With no budget to refinish or replace the existing hardwood flooring, finding ways to downplay the floor colour the couple
disliked came through first addressing the other decorative solutions for the room such as the colour scheme, furnishings, rugs, window coverings, lighting and accessories. All the walls in the large space were painted a warm grey that lends a contemporary feel to the space and helps cool the redness of the floor. The only building project completed in this space was a built-in window bench in the front bay. This small addition transformed a useless space into an integral part of the room’s layout, providing a bright and comfortable reading nook for the couple and additional seating.
Furniture Factor Although Anthony and Marie budgeted to buy some new furniture, it wasn’t until they moved in with their condo-scaled pieces that they realized just how small their furniture looked in their new, larger space. They needed to buy appropriately scaled furniture and use it to highlight the things they loved about their new home and downplay the things they didn’t.
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Sometimes when you think you need a full-scale renovation, what you really need is a full-scale decoration with some minor building. This was the dilemma for new homeowners Anthony and Marie when they moved from their small city condo into their spacious new suburban home.
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Dining Room In the dining area a neutral-coloured area rug covers the floor, visually defining the space. A substantial yet sleek parsonsstyle dining table in a dark espresso finish is paired with comfortable microfibre-upholstered chairs. The light cream fabric on the chairs draws the eye away from the floors and the dark table helps ground the room. To further visually separate the dining room from the living room and steer attention away from the floor, a light-coloured, drum-shade chandelier hangs over the table.
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The living room – the first space to be viewed when entering the home – feels warm, comfortable and inviting. An area rug helps downplay the floor while a pale grey sofa in a classic style is positioned on the wall facing the foyer. Eye-catching blue and brown cushions lead the eye into the room. Dark brown armless chairs upholstered in faux leather and a large square ottoman balance the dark dining table and add bursts of contrast around the room for added interest. The chairs were placed perpendicular to the dining table to create the sense of separation between the two rooms even though the room remains open. Large glass table lamps with matching drum shades connect the two rooms while adding optional ambient lighting. All lights are on dimmers to further enhance the ambience in the space and conserve energy.
With soft furnishings, lighting and a modern colour palette that helps unify this large space, the main floor now features two distinct rooms that are comfortable and sophisticated
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The Details Artwork was toned to blend with the neutrality of the space but also to incorporate a warm hue and offset the cooler wall colour. With the unique artwork hung at eye level over the sofa the floor is no longer in visual play; the art immediately draws attention into the overall room scape and away from the floor.
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Dramatic scarlet silk drapes in the living room and dining room add a lux punch of colour and texture to the otherwise monochromatic colour scheme. The rich red of the drapes helps overpower and neutralize the red in the floor while adding a bit of glam and sophistication to the redesigned space.
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With soft furnishings, lighting and a modern colour palette that helps unify this large space, the main floor now features two distinct rooms that are comfortable and sophisticated; and it was achieved by decorating and not renovating. By investing in quality furniture and a workable floor plan, sometimes a full reno isn’t necessary. A qualified decorator or designer can provide you with solutions to suit your needs and budget. Getting expert advice can save you time, money and a whole lot of stress.
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Palace With a View A grand home in Bearspaw with enchanting mountain views fit for entertaining The Cézanne is a gracious tribute to its namesake – the French post-impressionist painter who bridged 19th- and 20th-century artistic conception with simplicity and genuine observation. His quest: capture the beauty of natural life using simple forms and colour planes. The aesthetic in the Cézanne’s interior achieves this vision with luxurious finishes, and a flawless layering of textures and tones that bring airiness to the grand space, meeting the homeowners’ vision completely.
The homeowners lived on the site for 20 years before replacing their house with their dream home, oriented and designed to highlight the most spectacular feature – the beautiful mountain view. At 12,999 sq. ft. the Cézanne’s footprint is generous, but its warmth, light and inviting ambiance are its most striking features.
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“The homeowners are an active couple who wanted a place to live and play,” says Nicole Henson, marketing director for McKinley Masters Custom Homes and design builder of the project. “They dreamed of a spacious home that reflected their personalities and would accommodate entertaining large groups of friends and family, while maintaining a strong, positive flow between the rooms.”
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The exterior materials – chosen with the same care for quality and beauty as those in the interior – are a first glimpse of the quality and craftsmanship that await inside. Hand-trowelled stucco with full bed natural sandstone and baton trim with a stone finish reach a slate roof with zinc dormers. Cedar soffits and garage doors, and a custom walnut front door add warmth and an easy connection to the outdoors.
Designer Pam Nairn, principal with Panache Interiors, says using many shades of white was key in capturing the homeowner’s vision. Using a variety of different natural textures, including wallpapers made of real grass or silk and natural stone, created the rich and elegant backdrop for a beautiful range of colours in the upholstery that adds subtle but creative drama to the space.
The interior layout’s warmth and sophistication was created with a monochromatic palette founded on Botticino Fiorito marble cut to size that runs throughout the home on the floors, windowsills and kitchen backsplash. Using the finest materials is an essential inspiration behind McKinley Masters’ work.
“It is surprising how warm the house feels with the shades of white but great textures,” says Nairn. “We have tried to keep the house simple and not overdone.”
Seven different shades of white and cream create a soft, enveloping depth, while brilliant splashes of colour in the art and furnishings create interest in all the right places.
Entry into a wide, sweeping foyer carries the eye to the back wall where floor-to-ceiling windows curve around a formal dining area and the view takes center stage. An architecturally brilliant corridor acts as a spine running parallel to the front of the home, announcing each adjacent space with a series of panelled pillars.
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To the right of the dining area, the great room is an inviting space surrounded on the back and side walls by glazing that flanks a roughcut sandstone fireplace wall that stretches to the ceiling. Solid walnut doors, alder door casings and fir window jambs stand out from the light decor, becoming architectural highlights in their simplicity. The millwork underwent a specialty finishing process to achieve an aged look that is a perfect fit with the aesthetic.
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“A drywall return treatment was done around the window openings with no casings,” says Henson. “As a result, nothing stops the eye at the window and detracts from the view. It’s a really clean finish.”
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On the opposite side of the dining area, an inglenook welcomes casual dining and conversation around one of several Tartaruga fireplaces set into a stone feature wall. A flat screen TV that pops up from the kitchen island swivels toward the inglenook, securing a connection between the spaces meant to encourage people to linger. “It’s designed for people to sit and visit, cook and be together,” says Henson. “The couch in the inglenook allows people to sit informally and enjoy being in the space.” Doors from the inglenook lead out to a private and spacious morning patio and BBQ area.
The main floor also features his and hers dens and triple garages on the west and east. His den is panelled in a mixture of clear alder and redwood done in a multi-stage finish with a fireplace and floating mantle set into a sandstone feature wall. The elevator leads to a fully equipped woodworking shop on the second floor, and from there, another set of stairs lead to a tower office. A commercial car wash system in his garage means there is one less reason he will ever have to leave home.
“It’s designed for people to sit and visit, cook and be together.” – Nicole Henson, design builder
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The kitchen is designed for living. A distressed antique finish on cream and pewter cabinets is a stylish tribute to the home’s classic, elegant feel. White solid semiprecious quartz on the island countertop and premium granite on the perimeter counters create functional space for food preparation and complement the marble backsplash and sleek custom enamel on the appliances. White bronze hardware and accents were used throughout in keeping with the elegant European aesthetic.
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Her den is light and bright, with white and cream panelling, papered in soft gold silk with an antique finished table and desk. A cozy chair sits next to a limestone fireplace and generous windows that overlook the property. A custom spiral staircase from her side and an elevator from his lead to matching libraries on the second floor that converge at a luxurious reading room outside the master suite.
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One of the home’s most prized features is a stunning hand-forged wrought iron railing with a walnut hand rail that travels the length of the main staircase and along the upper corridor. As it twists and curves to the upper and lower floors, the careful craftsmanship behind its intricate patterned detail is obvious.
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On the upper floor, the exceptional view from the master bedroom faces west and a fireplace with a TV above takes center stage. The room is built into the roofline, mimicking the feel of an old room complete with pained
traditional three-quarter-high wainscotting. The ceiling is also accented by full panelling and exposed beams, while the drywalled areas of the room are painted in a soft pearl white. In the master bathroom, a rounded glass shower with intricate glass tile work and a marble floor set the stage for a luxurious retreat. The marble-topped vanities were constructed on-site and finished with an antique styling that ties in with the rest of the home. On the lower floor, an in-ground grotto spa is an exceptional tribute to the couple’s healthy lifestyle. An intricate mosaic of one- and two-inch blue and green iridescent Italian Bisazza glass tiles creates an oceanic glow for the ultimate in relaxation and luxury. A waterfall feature on one wall makes for a Zenful experience, and the tiling leads to a change room and double sink washroom with a steam shower.
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In the games room, tumbled sandstone walls make a strong, solid statement behind the bar where an exquisite piece of petrified wood forms the bar counter. This area offers abundant seating and a rich palette of furnishings connected to the rest of the home with the limestone floor and abundant use of walnut.
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Multiple outdoor spaces allow the homeowners to enjoy nature. The landscaping at the back of the home is a beautiful series of terraced beds, a waterfall and a large tree-sheltered patio. A secluded west deck with a fireplace and phantom screens create a cozy escape, which is especially lovely given Calgary’s windy climate.
“We are proud of the way this home feels,” says Henson. “There is an incredible energy about it. The light creates a mood that is tranquil and the openness is comfortable, largely due to the balance and proportion in the design.” “To execute homes of this scale consistently, everyone’s focus needs to be in the same place and their dedication to their respective crafts is truly admirable,” says Henson. The homeowners are thrilled with the space and the Cézanne is most certainly one of McKinley Masters’ greatest achievements yet. “Our projects aren’t about houses,” says company owner Mark Kwasnicki. “They are about the people we build them for.”
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HOME BUILDING & RENOVATION GUIDE
Renovation Salvation Contractor Versus Project Manager
Before you bust through your walls with a sledgehammer, consider hiring a professional to help you plan your spring home renovation
Successful home building and renovation is a result of good planning. Just as you might refer to a travel book when planning a vacation or hire a tour guide in a new country, seeking expert help for your home renovation will help you achieve the best results. Before you start interviewing experts, ask yourself the following general questions: • What do you want to renovate? • How much can you afford? • Who should you hire to do the job?
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Few people have the professional experience and knowledge to renovate a home successfully on their own. That’s why they hire a general contractor (or renovator) to assume responsibility for the project. Your stress levels will be drastically reduced, but help comes at a price. Some contractors will charge you a flat fee; others will charge you a percentage of the job plus cost of materials. However, they have the team and materials to finish the job.
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As the homeowner, it is up to you to decide what siding to use, what doorknobs to buy and what flooring to install. If you are unfamiliar with the renovation world or construction terminology, a project manager might be a better alternative. They are the middleman between the contractor and homeowner. They work for you within your schedule, budget and scope. A project manager doesn’t always have the hands-on construction knowledge a contractor has, but is like a friend who knows Spanish when you go to Mexico. They understand what you want better than you do and will be able to hire the right people to do the job and manage the tradespeople.
A contractor and a project manager will help see your project through to completion. So, who should you hire? If you have a general understanding of construction and a “just in case” budget, a general contractor might be for you.
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The key to hiring any professional is again in the research. Do your homework. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Ask for recommendations from family and friends Visit home shows Ask suppliers who they work with Review their resume Check their references Ask to see their credentials/certifications Ensure they’re insured Ask if they offer warranties, insurance or workers’ compensation
What makes a good professional? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Skilled communicator Works within contract Has references that would hire them again Trustworthy Someone you want to invest your money in Fits you and your project
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details RE/MAX has done research of homeowners and homebuyers to find out which renovation projects are most likely to result in “payback” when the house is sold. In order, the following projects add value that might be recovered based on a home valued between $250,000 to $400,000: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Renovating a kitchen Replacing/upgrading the roof Replacing windows or doors Renovating a bathroom Upgrading the flooring Adding a fireplace
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For your next reno, consider going green. Think sustainable, energy-efficient and low-maintenance options that are easy on the wallet and good for the souL
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Change is in the air, for better or worse. Our planet is struggling to keep up with the demands we place on it; daily life in 20 years will likely look much different than it does now. But, we can help ourselves and our planet by consuming less and buying better, particularly when it comes to renovating. Destroy and discard no longer has to be the home renovation slogan. Homeowners now have a plethora of eco products and options to choose from that will last longer, keeping more of their hard-earned dollars where they belong – in their pockets. As for what’s no longer needed, uninstall these items carefully and donate them to Habitat for Humanity or another similar organization.
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Many of us try to conserve energy on our commutes to work; we carpool, cycle, walk or drive hybrids. However, it’s time we consider conservation in the home, which is where we spend most of our time and consume the most energy. There are lots of options for making our homes green. Some modifications will depend heavily on the design of your home, while others are easily implemented no matter what your domicile looks like. The tips outlined will help you create an Earth-friendly living space.
Appliances When purchasing new, energy-efficient appliances and systems, make sure they are ENERGY STAR® approved. Look for the ENERGY STAR® symbol on the appliance or in the literature. If you’re unsure about where to find it, ask your contractor or dealer to confirm it complies – you’ll be sorry if you don’t!
Energy efficiency has crept into the household appliances market. Many major brands are leading the way, providing consumers with a variety of eco-friendly options, including frontload dryers, low-water dishwashers and extrainsulated ovens. Some manufacturers now strive to keep pollutants (like CFCs) to a minimum (or zero!) and even use recycled packaging for their big-ticket items. Ask your dealer what they offer and the choices will keep growing.
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Speaking of contractors, finding a trustworthy one pays off in the end. This is especially true when upgrading to energy-efficient appliances. Improperly installed appliances will lose their payback quickly and can pose a significant danger. Look for a licensed contractor and ask for references.
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Solar power is an attractive way to hedge against rising energy costs and get on board with the new green ideology.
Eco Reno: Where to Begin? Conservation in the Home
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Newer, energy-efficient furnaces consume 15% or less and an upgrade will pay for itself in as few as five years. Installing a heat-recovery or energy-recovery ventilator is also a great way to keep clean air circulating through your house and maximize your heating and cooling devices.
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Geothermal systems use the Earth’s underground temperature to heat and cool your home. They are a great investment for new builds; however, retrofitting a home to include these systems is, presently, quite difficult and costly. Check with your contractor to determine whether your home is a good candidate for geothermal.
TIP: Feeling adventurous? Consider bio-diesel heating, ice-powered air conditioners and ultra-efficient biomass fuels (for homes with woodstoves).
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Solar power is an attractive way to hedge against rising energy costs and get on board with the new green ideology. Solar photo-voltaic power is a system in which panels absorb solar energy and use it to power common household applications. Years ago, the cost of panels and their installation was cited as a reason not to go solar. Today that cost has come way down; by 2010, a fully installed system costed about $6.20 per watt. In Western Canada, a one-kilowatt solar panel will generate around 1,100 kilowatts per year, and – because of net metering – unused power can be sold back to the grid. Energy prices everywhere are expected to rise in the near future, so jumping on the solar bandwagon is a smart choice wherever you hang your hat (or light your lamp, as is the case).
Eco lighting options are more affordable than ever. The most common substitute is compact fluorescent lights (CFL). CFLs pay for themselves long before they need replacement and use 75% less energy; they are also safer and cooler than their forbears. Halogen incandescent bulbs are another option that help minimize your footprint. Even higher on the sustainability scale are light-emitting diodes (LED). The initial cost is higher than the cost of CFLs or incandescent bulbs, but they last longer and burn a fraction of the energy. The savings will be on your electric bill.
Water A few simple installations and adjustments to decrease water consumption can have an enormous effect on an individual’s ecological footprint. A solar water heater harnesses solar power to heat water. It’s unobtrusive and can easily be integrated into an intact water system, reducing costs by a whopping 40 to 50%. It doesn’t replace your current system, but rather, complements it, and requires little maintenance.
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details Functional sophistication Energy- and space-efficient stainless-steel fridge (photo provided by Euro-Line Appliances)
No, we’re not talking about sparing those adorable little sea mammals (although that, too, is a good idea). Ensuring your home is adequately inured to leaks and draughts is one of the best ways to keep heating and cooling costs down. Regular inspections and maintenance of your insulation, caulking and siding are a must.
Energyefficient Glam Glittery glass shade lit by LEDs
Remote automation Eco and effortless home temperature automation (photo provided by Millson Technologies)
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Right up there on the list of eco reno options is to have energy-efficient windows and doors installed that meet the challenges of your climate. Windows and window coverings have come a long way in recent years. The best windows have heavy glazing (more than one pane), a good air-tightness rating (the highest is A3, the lowest is A1), a good water-tightness rating (B7 is the highest, B1 is the lowest) and a well-insulated frame. Look for windows with a high energy rating. Window screens are also a great way to keep cooling costs and usage to a minimum without interrupting your panoramic view. The newest screens offer excellent protection against UV rays and come in a range of attractive hues. Discreetly installed to fit any existing windows, they provide a substantial barrier to overpowering summer sun, taking much of the workload off air conditioners. A few simple steps can put you far ahead on the road to a greener home, a cleaner conscience and a fuller wallet.
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This condo kitchen maximizes a smaller space by using built-in appliances. Fully integrated appliances are finished in custom panels to match the sleek white cabinets. This clean, uninterrupted sightline makes the space feel larger. Photo provided by Euro-Line Appliances West.
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Kitchen Perfection What to Expect When You’re Expecting
When renovating your kitchen, consider the motto: Plan ahead and save
Begin planning by creating an idea book to bring to your initial design consultation. Formulate your dream kitchen wish list, focusing on details such as the era of your home, a specific finishing material or simply a design style you love. Source photos in magazines and online, and watch interior design shows to help discover your style, likes and dislikes. Bring visuals to your consultation to help illustrate your vision. Generating plans for the trades you’re entrusting will save you time and protect your bottom line. It’s important the professional team you’re working with has a clear understanding of how you see your finished space, as this will leave marginal room for error. Your kitchen needs to suit your needs and fit your life longterm, as renovating a kitchen isn’t as easy – and does not happen as often – as repainting a wall or purchasing a new accent chair.
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Deciding to undertake a kitchen renovation is one of the most important decisions you can make to increase the value of your home. Whether you plan to go big or small, it’s best to prepare for the undeniably hectic process ahead. A kitchen reno can be technical and mistakes can be difficult to fix, so it’s smart to bring in the professionals right away – even if only for a onehour consultation.
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Make sure your design team is aware of electrical, plumbing and gas locations, and structural issues. Such things can limit layout changes you have planned like moving walls and bulkheads, changing appliances or relocating the sink. Function needs to take priority as the kitchen is not only an area of esthetic appeal, but also the primary work area in the home. Educate your designer on the number of cooks in your family; amount of cooking, baking and prep work that you do; your inventory of small appliances, dishes and utensils that need storage and organization; and how often you entertain.
Make sure you leave yourself ample time when ordering the main items for your kitchen. Cabinetry typically takes six to eight weeks to be delivered from the date of order; plumbing fixtures, appliances and many finishes also take this long, if not longer. While you are waiting for your cabinets to arrive use this time to plan your flooring and lighting installations. Talk to your product manufacturers to discover whether flooring should be installed before or after the cabinetry. Many cabinetry companies don’t include the tear out of your old kitchen in the installation price so it’s best to arrange this important detail with your contractor. Consider selling your old kitchen pieces online or repurpose the components in another area of your home for a suite, laundry room or garage. Have your sink and appliances on site and in a room close to the kitchen during the installation of your cabinets. The installers will need to reference the appliances when leaving space and cutting holes in the cabinetry panels without having them in the kitchen to trip over. Also, verify who will be responsible for the install of your appliances. This is rarely your cabinetry installer; and unless specifically mentioned, it is not included in the installation price. Do yourself a huge favour and make sure you don’t cause undue stress surrounding your kitchen reno completion deadline. As with any renovation, setbacks will happen. You want to give yourself time to deal with any unforeseen issues. The professionals on your team will take on the responsibility of streamlining this process to allow for additional time needed.
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anything but square What’s Trendy in Tiles (and More for Flooring)
Tile is in style – today more than ever. The selection is big and the applications fit anywhere – even outdoors Choices for flooring can be overwhelming. We’re making it easy to choose what will work best for your home starting with tiles in timeless natural materials, man-made options and innovative vinyl. Natural stone – including limestone, travertine and slate – are timeless materials that will look as good 20 years from now as they do today. But, don’t discount man-made porcelains and ceramics. Porcelain often mimics nature so perfectly it’s hard to tell the difference.
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Natural stone, unlike the man-made options, has to be sealed. If this seems like an onerous task, imagine applying a clear liquid every three to five years. Really! It’s as simple as that. Porcelain and ceramic are a mixture of clay and adhesives that are baked, much like pottery. Porcelain is appropriate for floors because it’s baked at a higher temperature, making it harder and more durable. Ceramics are traditionally used as backsplashes and on bathroom walls.
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Stone generally has a rustic look while porcelain and ceramics, particularly if set in a pattern, can be more modern and glamorous. It’s all a matter of style. And speaking of style, a product new to North America has the tile world buzzing. StoneSkin is a marble and porcelain fuse, giving it the strength of porcelain with a front of genuine stone. StoneSkin is designed for use in bathrooms as tub and shower surrounds. Six pieces can complete a shower. Caitlin Allen, tile design consultant, explains that StoneSkin offers a more seamless, European look that has designers and homeowners paying attention. “Traditional tile setting in North America involves smaller tiles and wider grout lines. In Europe it’s bigger tiles and smaller grout lines. It’s a cleaner look and it’s easier to maintain. I’m very excited about it.”
Modern glazed porcelain stoneware in nickel offers the ultimate character and rich texture for floors and walls. Photo provided by Floorscapes Inc.
StoneSkin isn’t the only new product that has homeowners rethinking flooring materials. Wood-Ker is a tile that mimics hardwood so perfectly it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference. Available in grey, cream, nut and brown, it fits into any decor and solves the big problem of hardwood in the kitchen where one leak from a dishwasher can cause serious damage. If you like a heated tile floor in the bathroom, you can extend that warmth into the kitchen and beyond with Wood-Ker floors. Tiles go beyond floors, of course. Glass tiles or glass paired with stone, wood or metal makes a sophisticated backsplash. Pure stone backsplashes pair well with granite countertops – and tiles also makes excellent, cost-conscious countertops if granite isn’t in the budget. One of the more artistic trends is Mosaico + from Italy, a mosaic mural tile that can be customized for any wall. Using digital technology, innovative companies are creating works of art with tile. An example is a 12-ft. by 12-ft. design of Sophia Loren in her heyday with her hair flowing, all done in minute mosaics in shades of grey with flesh tones. Another project by the same company is a forest scene for a children’s hospital. A superior Spanish porcelain tile by Peronda Ceramics is also fashionable. The crystalline finish adds astounding depth in the tile, creating a look similar to stone, onyx or marble. Also available is a graffiti-inspired tile for bold and beautiful spaces.
Other flooring options are plentiful because, let’s face it, you might not want tile everywhere in the house. You might want to consider true linoleum, a completely natural product made of linseed oil, rosin, wood flour and pigments with a jute backing. It’s gentle on allergies and durable, getting harder as it ages. You can mix and match colour tiles, rolls, or have borders or custom cut-outs in any pattern you can imagine.
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Tiles are even finding their way outdoors. As an alternative to wood or concrete decks, porcelain tiles are practical and attractive. For continuity, your indoor and outdoor kitchens can blend together with matching tile floors.
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The design possibilities are endless with Mosaico +, an Italian mural tile that can be customized for any wall.
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You can mix and match vinyl tiles too to create your own patterns and styles, and you can even have a jigsaw puzzle floor. A rubber floor is also an option – great for the kitchen if you’re prone to dropping dishes. And what about a glass floor? It’s tough, hard, glam and cleans like a dream. Other options include bamboo, palmwood and trendy cork floors.
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Soft surfaces have also evolved to give you more choices than ever. Install carpet squares, create a pattern and then take the floor with you when you move. Carpets offer a choice of patterned twist pile, patterned cut and loop, textured loop pile, textured cut and loop, and hard-wearing sisal. If those options aren’t enough, you can add area rugs to any floor for another new look.
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What’s your at-home winter fantasy? Chances are it involves cuddling in a warm room, preferably in front of a fire – not shivering in a drafty house that is inadequately heated. So, how do you turn this perfect picture into the real thing? A good place to start is by evaluating your current heating system and looking at what you can improve. Today’s heating choices are better and more efficient than ever. Despite the rising cost of energy, smart choices can bring those costs down dramatically.
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Air-to-air heat pumps are an increasingly popular choice on the West Coast where temperatures rarely dip below -10°C. Operating much like a refrigerator in reverse, they take heat from the outside air and distribute it throughout the home. In the summer they can be reversed and used as an air conditioning system. Heat pumps operate at 200 to 300% efficiency.
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Lockhart’s favourite analogy: you buy a car for $30,000 and spend $10,000 a year on gas and maintenance. Yet, you only spend a couple of hours a day in it (or less). At the end of five years, the car has depreciated, the warranty has run out and soon you’ll have to consider major mechanical work. If you spend $30,000 on a geothermal system, after five years it has paid – or almost paid – for itself, its value has increased and you still have years to go on the warranty. As if all that wasn’t enough to convince you to consider geothermal, consider what it does for the environment. For every year you heat your home with a heat pump, you’re saving several acres of trees. Speaking of health, if you’re upgrading your system, definitely install an advanced air filtration system to achieve outstanding indoor air quality.
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Other options you might want to consider include in-floor radiant heat or forced air. Lockhart says consider both. In-floor will never make up for the heat loss through a large window, even if it’s triple glazed. But a warm floor is lovely on bare toes. A combination of both is the ultimate comfort.
The Cadillac of heating systems is geothermal using heat from the ground, a lake, pond or the ocean. While the ground might be frozen at the surface, at four feet deep the warmth is enough to transfer heat to the home. Both heat pump systems (air-to-air and geothermal) can be used in a forced air or hydronic heating system.
Regarding fireplaces, here’s some advice from a pro: make it natural gas and turn it on for the mood it creates – not for its negligible heating capacities. Avoid wood, no matter how efficient. Wood smoke particles are the sorts of things your super-duper air filtration system works so hard to pick up.
Other systems, such as active and passive solar, are excellent for secondary uses like heating water. However, nothing beats geothermal. Doug Lockhart of Lockhart Industries on Vancouver Island – one of the foremost installers, inventors and advocates of geothermal systems in the country – points out that geothermal heat is 500 to 700% efficient. It costs more to install, but pays for itself quickly. If you wonder whether you should upgrade to geothermal, you might want to pay attention to
Where to start? Call a professional; that means a refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump specialist. Check in with someone who has been in the business for a while and can do the job quickly and efficiently. Now you know how to achieve that picture-perfect cozy winter.
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A Room With a (Claw Foot) Bath Reviving a Heritage Bathroom
Consider a facelift instead of a full-scale renovation to revive your heritage bathroom Are the chipped bathtub and dark wood vanity making it difficult to feel any affection for your bathroom? At some point, a full-scale renovation is the only answer to revive an older bathroom. Until you make that final decision, there’s no need to keep the door closed and avoid the problem. A few simple changes can bring bubble baths by candlelight with a glass of wine back into your life.
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Paint and wallpaper are the easiest and most rewarding updates. Choose soothing spa-inspired tones if you want to create a restful retreat or splash one wall with vibrant wallpaper for a cheerful feel. As a quick weekend project, this can be done once or twice a year quite easily. Dark wooden vanities can be transformed with a brighter hue and new handles. Use a durable cabinet or melamine paint for an update that will last for years. Adding new faucets completes the transformation.
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Over the years, bathroom mirror styles have evolved from tiny squares above a sink to filling the wall above the vanity with style taking a back seat to function. Wide wooden moulding around a mirror can transforms it into an architectural accent. If the mirror is held on by clips, replace it with two smaller framed mirrors and add decorative wall sconces on the side.
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Another popular update is to remove an old vanity and replace it with an antique dresser. With glass bowl basins on top and elegant single mount faucets, the blend of old and new is a quick, contemporary solution.
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If the red and gold linoleum floor is keeping you out of your bathroom, tile over it. As long as the linoleum is firmly attached to the floor, it provides a good base for floor tiles. With the low square footage of most bathrooms, granite or marble could be used without breaking the bank.
Changing out the light fixtures is another quick fix. A chandelier in the bathroom? Why not! Switch from tarnished brass fixtures to crisp brushed nickel. Track lighting used to be more functional than fashionable. Now, trendy and simple, they deliver directional lighting that brightens every corner of your bathroom. Claw foot tubs are enjoying a modern resurgence. If you have an original, consider re-glazing it rather than replacing it. This process has been perfected over the years and is a long-
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Don’t discount the value of fluffy new towels, a new shower curtain on a curved rod or a cheerful Roman shade on the window to brighten up your bathroom. Balancing your desire to maintain the historic integrity of your home and the reality of a budget is always a consideration. But until then, a few minor improvements can help you feel the love again.
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Tony Parsons faces down his renovation demons Renovation! Just the mention of the word sends shudders up my spine. The exclamation mark serves as a warning. Warning: renovations can be dangerous to your relationship and your bank account. Whenever the word comes up my mind goes back to the old Tom Hanks’ movie of the mid-80s. Aptly titled The Money Pit, it spins a sorrowful story of a massive reno project that goes horribly wrong. The former mansion is always on the verge of crumbling in a pile of dust, out-of-control bills and rotting timber, much like Hanks’ on-screen marriage to co-star Shelley Long.
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That’s not to say some makeovers can’t be calmly achieved and successful. We did a series of improvements in our home in Kelowna a few years ago – the usual granite kitchen counters, new floors, new windows and shiny, stainless-steel appliances. We even replaced the front door. The secret to sanity was not to be there when all this was going on. Approve everything, nod your head every so often and pay the bills without gasping each time one showed up in the mail. It worked for me.
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“I’m not against renovations – as long as they’re somebody else’s.”
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“The former mansion is always on the verge of crumbling in a pile of dust, out-of-control bills and rotting timber, much like Hanks’ on-screen marriage to co-star Shelley Long.”
I’m not against renovations – as long as they’re somebody else’s. There probably isn’t a house in this country that couldn’t use a tweak here or there – a shiny new bathroom with a lovely, tiled, glassed-in shower stall that could fit a football team. A wine cellar and a wellventilated cigar room would suit me fine. Consider this: if every reno project went as planned, if none of your hired trades people ever took a wrong step, there would be no work for the likes of Mike Holmes and others of his ilk. Now pass me that hammer and go get me a saw.
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rick sealock The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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Imagination and Inspiration A Rick Sealock illustration is full of attitude and branded with cows, smoking chickens and palms trees. He places his caricatures in the most unusual environments and adorns them with big red noses and the odd cowhide thrown in for good measure. When hired for an illustration job, the art directors of alternative weeklies, magazines and newspapers understand they won’t be getting a conservative piece. “They know I won’t be flattering or embellishing the subject. They expect me to be … humorous and pointed.” Sealock grew up in the wild wild west – well, Wild Rose Country anyway. He didn’t have the luxuries of electricity or running water, which left a lot of time for chasing animals, coyote calls and drawing whatever his wild imagination could conjure up. He taught himself how to draw the animals that now brand his illustrations. This is when he learned to depict a character’s alternative side in an ugly, distorted and aggressive way.
Rick Sealock, the award-winning, world-renowned artist from Calgary, Alberta is known for pushing the boundaries of controlled chaos and taking liberties with realism
“There’s good and bad in everything and everyone – but the bad is more fun to depict. Even angels I’ve illustrated have not gotten off easy. In the words of the renowned Mae West, ‘When I’m good, I’m very good. When I’m bad, I’m better.’” His brother’s MAD magazines initially inspired Rick to illustrate editorial portraits. “I relished [the magazines’] imaginative and sarcastic nature, their caricatures and wit. With their main focus on editorializing [about] the world, they took images well beyond pure entertainment.” Rick the “Cow Man” Sealock practised his own sarcastic wit by drawing parodies of his teachers, which inevitably led to his first publication on the school bulletin board. Rick uses the viewer’s preconceived image of a character against them. The subjects of his portraits start a conversation with the viewer. “I try to let the viewer be part of the process, be part of the illustration. I try not to blatantly voice the concept but suggest enough as to give them a direction to consider or an emotion to feel.”
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Sealock’s caricatures are distorted, sometimes beyond recognition, allowing the viewer to finish the conversation he has started. “I try to show what is beneath a surface. Sometimes caricatures show more truth than realism can.”
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Quadruple Threat Sealock’s life is a balancing act of illustrating, teaching, writing and stay-at-home-dad duty. The award-winning, world-famous artist from Calgary graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) in ’86 and has been illustrating ever since. This Hawaiian shirt-wearing illustrator also taught at ACAD for 12 years and now lives in Kitchener, Ontario where he teaches one day a week at Sheridan College. His students constantly inspire his art. Other sources of inspiration include Picasso and George Grosz, a German artist who drew “beautifully ugly images of German politicians and generals” in the 1920s and ’30s. With his wife working full-time as a professor, Sealock stayed at home with his 5-year-old daughter Mia, turning down work to spend time with her. Mia dictates the time he is allotted to draw in a day. “It’s funny how [kids] let you do your work as long as you share your expensive watercolours and brushes.” Now that Mia will be attending school, Rick is getting back in the illustration game and taking on more work. He’s also writing his first book, an educational coffee table hardcover about his illustration work by Calgary publisher Frontenac House set to release in 2014.
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As Sealock’s life evolves, so do his illustrations. “I like to think that they have a mature exuberance. Over these years I have constantly striven to extend the visual parameters of my images, basically pushing the image to the edge in concept and stylistic approach. This artistic license has allowed me to produce illustrations that stray from the norm.”
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Previous page. Edgar Allen Poe - Our Rantin and Raven Reading Issue!, Las Vegas Weekly, 2009. Above. Eric Clapton - ‘Review: Eric Clapton’, ReQuest Magazine, 1998. Bottom row left to right. William Shatner - The Shatner Show, Uppercase Books, 2007; Johnny Cash - The Man in Black, Johnny Cash, Promotional Postcard series: Hello Trouble, RS Pictures, 2004; and Barack Obama - Hope and Change, Promotional postcard, RS Pictures, 2008
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“I get to draw in an art studio, let my imagination run wild and never put pants on. God, I love being an illustrator.”
Sweet, Sweet Babies Portraits are created in one or two days, although Sealock would prefer to have a week. “There is a trade-off to tighter deadlines; the timeframe allows one to manipulate style further and take creative chances both conceptually and media wise. It’s the nature of the beast.” No wonder he says the deadline is his muse. One portrait that has gained generous industry recognition is his take on Willie Nelson as a punker done for Texas Monthly Magazine. Considered to be his breakthrough piece, Sealock secured his place in the illustration world with a drawing of the country music legend in his underwear surrounded by guitar-playing cows. Another favourite of Sealock’s – although they all are his “sweet, sweet babies” – is a portrait of Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo that was featured in Rolling Stone in the June 6, 2002 issue. Although editorial portraits are his favourite genre, Rick covers everything from advertising to children’s books. When one job ends another is born. It is a vicious cycle that he loves. “Every day is different, an adventure ... It’s the unknown that keeps me illustrating.”
Above. Weezer - Recordings: Tight as a drum, and ABOUT TO LOSE IT: Rivers Cuomo, song machine, Rolling Stone Magazine, 2002
When asked what the best part of being an artist is, Rick responded, “I get to draw in an art studio, let my imagination run wild and never put pants on. God, I love being an illustrator.”
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The artistic inspiration of the hotel is evident Calgary is famous for the Stampede, Rocky Mountains and the moment Alberta beef. Another celebrated highlight is the Hotel Arts. Whether you’re in town to catch a Flames game or get lost in you step in the Alberta wilderness, finding the right bed to snooze in is
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The artistic inspiration of the hotel is evident the moment you step in. From sculptures and art on the wall to the cozy off-beat seating by the fireplace, the space oozes art. You know a property lives up to its name when you’re handed a key card with mini works of art imprinted on it.
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Suites The luxury suite exudes indulgence. Whether you’re staying for business or pleasure, an organized, calming room awaits you. The views of downtown Calgary from the balcony are spectacular. A kingsize pillow top bed, triple-sheeted goose down duvet with highquality linens and a sofa complete with a throw invite you into the room. A stylish wet bar, an Italian marble bathroom and a work desk with a designer lamp means all your needs will be met.
Fitness Hotel Arts offers innovative and rejuvenating fitness and lifestyle services. Guests receive discounted rates for the nearby Hot Yoga Lounge and Anytime Fitness. Check in to see if the hotel is planning any creative fitness escapes during your stay, such as poolside yoga, a creative summer initiative. Guests can also hang out at the outdoor pool or go for a run in the gym. The pool is open to non-guests as well, so invite the friends you’re visiting or a special someone. Better yet, pool-goers can order off the Raw Bar menu or enjoy a cocktail by the pool, which is adorned with Italian Bisazza Mosaico tiles.
In-room Spa Hotel Arts’ in-room spa blends bliss and comfort. If you’re working away or out exploring the city and contemplating if you have time for a massage, know that it’s worth it. A massage is set up in your room within minutes. Expect an hour of complete relaxation and an unparalleled stress-busting massage. Whether you’re a busy business traveller or on a trip for pleasure, experiencing a massage in the convenience of your room is a must. There’s no waiting in a spa lobby or rushing to change and leaving right after. Better yet, soak in the tub after or lounge in your room as you take in the city views.
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Raw Bar’s Pacific Rim-inspired cuisine is sumptuous. The exquisite menu, brought to you by Chef Duncan Ly and his team, includes Ocean Wise choices certified by the Vancouver Aquarium. Bite into an albacore tuna and salmon sashimi or indulge in a coconut lemongrass chicken curry topped off with local potatoes, heirloom carrots and pearl onions that will have you coming back for more. Guests can also eat local and bite into a chili-braised beef short rib or a traditional Alberta beef strip loin.
The morning buffet means you can eat breakfast as you soak in the sun pouring in through the courtyard and people watch as others swim in the pool. From the delicious in-house made granola to eggs and pancakes with a warm cup of tea, you’ll be glad it’s a buffet. The courteous staff is also happy to make modifications for any diet restrictions.
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Shop in some of Calgary’s best malls and take advantage of the low taxes. The $75 gift certificate can be redeemed at Chinook Mall, one of the best in Calgary, followed closely by CrossIron Mills, one of the biggest malls in Calgary, with designer outlets and more shopping ground than you’ll ever be able to cover. Guest can also shop at the CORE shopping centre, which is a convenient few blocks away from the hotel and the ideal downtown shopping destination.
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made inThecalgary: 1960s Made in Calgary: The 1960s is the first in a series of exhibitions at the Glenbow Museum celebrating the work of several generations of Calgary artists and Calgary’s designation as cultural capital of Canada
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Arguably, Calgary is a city that came of age in the ’60s. Its population grew from 250,000 in 1961 to 385,000 in 1970. It was also the decade that saw Calgary take on its present form – today’s tight core of skyscrapers surrounded by a continually expanding ring of suburbs. At the start of the decade the 20-story Elveden House was among the city’s tallest buildings. By 1970 there were office towers nearly twice that stature and the Calgary Tower transcended them all.
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in Alberta. It is a multi-generational community and it’s a community that is very aware and very in touch with the rest of the world and what is going on.”
Culturally it was a time of great significance and Calgary’s visual arts community was flourishing. This unique community and its achievements are the focus of the Glenbow Museum’s Made in Calgary: The 1960s exhibit.
Laviolette’s passion for art and her experience are apparent as she speaks about the creation of Made in Calgary and the evolution of the city’s visual arts community. Born in Edmonton, Laviolette is a graduate of Carleton University and has been working in Alberta since 1982. She has curated countless art exhibits in Alberta and written two books, An Alberta Art Chronicle: Adventures in Recent and Contemporary Art and A Delicate Art: Artists, Wildflowers and Native Plants of the West. She is also the co-author of Alberta Art and Artists: An Overview.
“One of the most significant things about Calgary in the 1960s is that it had a multi-generational arts community,” explains curator Mary-Beth Laviolette. “There are a number of artists beyond the first generation that are living and working
Although a community of Alberta-based artists began to take shape in the late 1920s, it wasn’t until the 1960s that this community truly received international recognition or reached a level of creative maturity.
Left page. Illingworth Kerr, Spring Break-up, 1966, Collection of Glenbow Museum. Right page. Ken Esler, Dark Nights and Sunny Days, 1965, Collection of Glenbow Museum.
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Above. Vivian Lindoe, Summer, 1970 Collection of Glenbow Museum. Right page. Marion Nicoll, Butterflies, 1963, Collection of Glenbow Museum.
One phenomenon that was vital to this development was the burgeoning Alberta College of Art and Design, which at that time was known as the Alberta College of Art. In the 1960s the institution began to expand considerably in the number of artists who were teaching there. Meanwhile, after years of being a branch of the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary gained autonomy and started conferring its own bachelor of fine arts degrees. Visitors to Made in Calgary: The 1960s will notice that the exhibit has three distinct sections: Couples; Friends and Colleagues; and Newcomers. “The point of having these three sections is to have a look at what the arts community in Calgary in the 1960s was about and what they were doing as artists,” Laviolette explains.
The first segment Couples profiles prominent artists of the ’50s and ’60s era that were married or in a relationship. For example, one will encounter works by Jim and Marion Nicoll; Marion met Jim Nicoll at the Sketch Club in Calgary in 1933. They were married in 1940. Marion embraced experimental, modernist painting while Jim is known for creating conservative work that was more aligned with the public’s taste at the time. Friends and Colleagues examines such famous artistic collaborators as John Snow and Maxwell Bates. The two men met at the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art (now the Alberta College of Art and Design). Maxwell Bates would become Snow’s lifelong friend and partner. In 1953, Bates and Snow salvaged a press and some lithographic stones from a commercial printer who was no longer using them. They installed the press in Snow’s basement and began the process of teaching themselves lithography. Snow was widely regarded as a master printer. In addition to creating his own work, he printed images for other artists – including Bates, Illingworth Kerr, W. L. L. Stevenson and Peter Daglish.
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“By the 1960s it had become a serious-minded community in which the making of art was not just a hobby or a pastime; these are people who are committed to making art as their profession,” maintains Laviolette.
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“By the 1960s it had become a serious-minded community in which the making of art was not just a hobby or a pastime.”
Left. Marion Nicoll, Bowness Road, 2a.m., 1963, Collection of Glenbow Museum. Right. George Angliss, Road to the Mountain, 1960, Collection of Glenbow Museum.
Finally with Newcomers, Laviolette shines a spotlight on a younger generation of Alberta artists, men and women who were just establishing themselves or launching their careers in the 1960s. Included are such eminent painters as Velma Foster and Alex Janvier. Velma Foster spent two decades in Calgary (1957-1977) and made a substantial contribution to the city’s art community before returning to her native Saskatchewan.
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David J. Young’s home, Calgary, Alberta. Glenbow Museum Archives NA-4954-4.
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1912. As Calgary’s population spiralled upward, so did land values. Development quickly encroached on a large section of land just south of the city. With no concerns for political correctness, the CPR decided to create a community for Calgary’s elite residents. Modelled after its namesake in Montreal, Mount Royal was to be a shining example of how nature and architecture could blend with style and elegance. David Jackson (D.J.) Young and his family emigrated from England to Regina in 1884 when D.J. was nine years old. At 13, he began work as a printer’s assistant and never looked back. His entrepreneurial spirit led him into many business ventures including the Calgary Herald city editor, stationary store owner, alderman and real estate investor. The wealth he amassed allowed him to join the elite in Mount Royal. He and his young wife Lillian bought land on the corner of Durham and Sydenham directly from the CPR for $2,500 and commissioned architect J. Llewelyn Wilson to design their new home – a Tudor revival exterior with an arts-andcrafts interior. In 1910, a small coach house was built on the property. After raising three children and following the death of Lillian in 1928, D.J. moved into the renovated coach house after selling the main home to John and Margaret Beattie. Lisa Buck and her family – husband Tom, daughters Emily (23) and Katie (21), and son John (17) – are the current owners of the Young house. They lived in the area for many years and weren’t looking to move. Last year, they viewed the house after Tom saw it in the real estate listings. “As soon as I walked into the big living room, I thought, ‘Shoot, we’re done for!’” laughs Lisa as we chatted in the same room that captured her heart. Amber glass shades on wall sconces cast warm light on the wood, already bathed in light from the expansive dining room windows. The original coffered fir ceilings and panelling could have overpowered even the biggest room but the dark stain and glossy varnish were refinished with a lighter matte wash by the Allens. The woodworking skill of the builder is particularly noticeable on the main floor. The top-nailed hardwood floors have inlaid wood patterns in each room.
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“Every room on the main floor has a different border around it,” Katie pointed out. “And each border has an optical illusion.” This sparked a spirited family debate whether the illusions were deliberate or happenstance. The Escher-like illusions feature a Greek key motif and appear depending on where you stand.
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“As soon as I walked into the big living room, I thought, ‘Shoot, we’re done for!’” – Lisa Buck, Homeowner
In the parlour off the foyer, two highbacked cushioned settles where Lillian Young often sat still flank the woodburning fireplace set into a wall of brick. A small sliding door beneath them reveals a cubby to store firewood. The Beattie family lived in the home for over 30 years. John, a railway man, and Margaret, the daughter of Calgary’s first mayor Wesley Orr, had two sons, Roy and Harry. By the time Margaret and John had died, Roy and his wife Mary had moved into the rambling Mount Royal home.
As the economy ebbed and flowed, many Mount Royal residents had to adapt by turning their stately homes into rooming houses to make ends meet. The original building caveats didn’t allow for subdividing of lots so this allowed many residents to stay in their homes. Until 1963, Mary Beattie opened her home to many tenants including E.M. Bredin, the city solicitor, and Janet Mitchell, a well-known artist. Grant and Patricia Allen purchased the home in 1965. Their ambitious plans helped restore the D.J. Young house to some of its original glory. The Beatties added a bathroom to the foyer when the home became a rooming house. Grant was able to remove the wood from the enclosed entranceway and use it to repair the floor where the bathroom had been. The workmanship was exceptional.
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The main second floor bathroom is a case in point. The original claw foot tub and pedestal sink sit much as they did when the Youngs built the house. The original hexagonal mosaic tile floor is beautifully maintained and mirrors the tile on the wall. The wall tile was added by the Allens who went to New York to find a close match. “That bathroom has stood like that for a hundred years. It’s disrespectful to just change it.” When Lisa and her family moved in, there were new bars of soap in the bathrooms and small vases of flowers in the bedrooms left by the Grants as well as a file folder with original pictures of the home, receipts from decades past and other documents that helped piece together its stories. On the folder was a note: “Tom and Lisa, over to you.”
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Colonel James F. Macleod. Glenbow Museum Archives NA-82-1.
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Brisebois did what was common among NWMP troop commanders in those days. He built and named a fort after himself when he and his men marched west across the prairies to suppress the illegal whiskey trade. But Brisebois, a 24-year-old recruit with a dismal track record as a commanding officer, never rose to become anything more than a footnote in NWMP history. He was already in trouble with his superiors when he arrived and built the police fort in Calgary in 1875. He had been relieved of one command in 1874 for his tolerance of crime and misconduct within his division’s ranks. He proceeded to further discredit himself during the first winter in Calgary when he totally lost control of his men and caused them to riot. He resigned from the force the following summer and the name of Fort Brisebois was forever expunged from the record books. The new name, Fort Calgary, came from Macleod, an assistant NWMP commissioner who took charge of the fort after Brisebois
left. Macleod renamed the fort after Calgary Bay, one of his favourite places on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. He had already named a Fort Macleod after himself in 1874 when he established a police post halfway between Calgary and the United States border. Macleod, who came from Ontario and trained as a lawyer, served simultaneously as a NWMP officer and as a travelling magistrate for the Northwest Territories, based in the territorial capital of Regina.In July 1876, Macleod became the force’s chief commissioner. That same month, the 40-year-old officer married 23-year-old Mary Drever, the daughter of a Hudson’s Bay Company trader in Fort Garry, Manitoba, where Macleod had been stationed as a militia officer after the Red River uprising. After their marriage, the Macleods settled in the eponymous Fort Macleod. By that time, the overland trade route between Fort Macleod and Calgary (now a provincial highway) had become popularly known as the Macleod Trail. One of Macleod’s major tasks as commissioner involved negotiating the surrender to United States military forces of the Sioux who had fled north to Canada with Sitting Bull after the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Another assignment saw Macleod taking part in the negotiations that led to the 1877 signing of Treaty No. 7 by five native bands and Queen Victoria’s representatives.
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If an ambitious though inept young Mountie named Ephrem Brisebois had been able to keep his unruly men in check in 1875, Calgary today might still bear his name. Instead, the city received its permanent name from a more competent North West Mounted Police (NWMP) officer, James F. Macleod, whose name graces one of Calgary’s busiest thoroughfares.
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Macleod remained with the NWMP until 1880 when he resigned as commissioner to devote all his time to his judicial duties. He and Mary moved with their five children to Calgary where he served as a judge with the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories.
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When Calgary was incorporated as a town in 1884, the name of the old Macleod Trail trade route was given to what is now the main north-south commercial artery running from the southern city limits to the centre of downtown. This kept the name on the map when the original Macleod Trail became a numbered provincial highway in 1913.
Above. Fort Calgary, Alberta. Glenbow Museum Archives NA-47-33. Bottom left. Mary Drever. Glenbow Museum Archives NA-5710-2. Bottom right. North West Mounted Police fort, Fort Macleod, Alberta. Glenbow Museum Archives NA-1406-197.
Stricken with Bright’s disease, Macleod died in Calgary in September 1894 at age 58. He is remembered today as one of the city’s leading citizens of the period. He worked hard to gain the trust of the aboriginal population living on nearby reserves and helped establish southern Alberta as a place where First Nations and newcomers could live together in harmony.
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Hybrid Supercars for 2013
Reduce your environmental footprint while treating yourself to one of the luxury or supercar hybrids that are flooding the market Recently the auto industry has seen an upsurge in the number of hybrid vehicles in the luxury and supercar segments. Many buyers of upmarket hybrids want to buy green but aren’t prepared to sacrifice luxury or performance. And regardless of how much wealth they have, how many drivers enjoy taking a big hit to their credit card with all- too-frequent visits to the gas station?
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Porsche’s 918 Spyder hybrid will soon change the way we visualize gasoline/ electric vehicles. One look at this stunning new sportster and the last thing that comes to mind is environmental responsibility, but first impressions can be misleading. According to Porsche, the 918 – which recently got the go-ahead for production – will achieve a fuel consumption level of just 3.0 L/100 km using the new “European Driving Cycle” standard. Emissions are also amazingly low for a car in this class - or any class for that matter. It just shrieks performance and opulence, yet it has a carbon footprint that’s remarkably modest. This one should kill the notion that hybrids are thrifty, but no fun to drive.
In the realm of the offbeat and unusual, the Fisker Karma is a plug-in luxury hybrid with the looks and speed capability you normally get with a Porsche Panamera or Maserati Quattroporte. It’s a four-door sports car with thrilling performance and impressive fuel economy. California-based Fisker claims the Karma’s total range is almost 500 km with something like 80 km of that being tackled by the electric motor alone. This stylish car is assembled by Valmet Automotive in Finland, part of a Finnish government industrial conglomerate that builds everything from railroad locomotives to assault rifles. Fisker hopes to sell 15,000 cars a year once production gets up to speed; and already several thousand orders have been accepted.
Mercedes-Benz has entered the hybrid arena with a version if its flagship S-class sedan: the S400 hybrid. The car has all the luxury and refinement of other S-class models but adds praiseworthy fuel consumption and low emissions from its electric motor-boosted 3.5 L V6. Buyers get all the luxurious attributes of the non-hybrid S-class model but won’t be visiting their gas station nearly as often. Long regarded as one of the world’s best large sedans, the S-class combines exhilarating performance with almost unmatched creature comforts, plus enormous reserves of safety and the fit and finish Mercedes-Benz is famed for.
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There are lots of choices out there when it comes to luxury and supercar hybrids, and more are coming soon. Also likely to grow in popularity is the plug-in hybrid segment. You can expect to see more pure electric supercars with on-board charging motors. This issue we look at four luxury hybrids, most of which you’ll find at dealerships now.
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F2 Furnishings Features the Work of Celebrity Artist Monika Jensen The artwork of Monika Jensen, internationally recognized celebrity artist, will be exclusively featured at the F2 Furnishings Gallery in Calgary. She specializes in commissioned works for her elite clientele, celebrities and large corporate clients who desire to invest in a unique art piece. She has made appearances on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards and was also invited to be the exclusive artist at the Oscars. All her pieces are one-of-a-kind originals that explore her unique style – which she calls stereographic dimension – with colour and extreme texture. Her work is being featured in the F2 Furnishings Gallery along with many other local Calgary artists. The collection of contemporary Canadian artwork complements F2’s custom Canadian furniture. F2 provides complimentary design services to help pick the right piece of artwork for any room. F2 Furnishings employs accredited designers who provide complimentary design services to their customers. They are a custom design house that can help coordinate the build of custom furniture pieces to fit any home or business. They carry Canadian furniture brands like Pulse, Lind and EQ3. Visit their new Pulse design centre where you can see how they tailor furniture to fit any room.
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Gotcha Covered, window covering specialists with 19 years’ combined experience, will be exhibiting at the Calgary Home + Garden Show February 28 to March 3 at the BMO Centre and Corral. Their team of experienced design consultants will be on hand to help you find the right window treatments for your home or business. Whether it’s blinds, shades, shutters or draperies that catch your eye, Gotcha Covered has the solution for every window; and their friendly design team will help you create your dream space.
Willow Park Village offers a boutique shopping experience with more than 50 shops, restaurants and services available. Several new stores have joined Willow Park Village and some long-time favourites have undergone renovations.
Gotcha Covered offers free in-home consultations. Whether you are looking for sun control, privacy, decorative solutions or all of the above, Gotcha Covered will design custom window treatments to fit your style, decor and budget. With partners like Graber, Shadeo-Matic, Hunter Douglas, Joanne Fabrics and many more, Gotcha Covered can treat any window to fit your specific needs. Gotcha Covered offers services to residential and commercial clients and now offers financing. With Gotcha Covered, clients not only find the perfect window coverings, but they find a friend in the design team. If you’ve got a window, we’ve Gotcha Covered! Gotcha Covered Calgary, AB 403.214.1889 gotchacovered.com/southcalgary 403.214.7522 gotchacovered.com/browns
Try one of their award-winning restaurants or peruse one of their fashion, accessory or shoe shops. Planning a wedding? Check off your to-do list in one day with everything from diamond rings, wedding dresses, flowers, cakes, formal wear for children, esthetic services and more. Entertaining is so much easier with one stop at Willow Park Village. For your next dinner party take the pressure off and try gourmet appetizers paired with the perfect entrée like naturally raised Alberta beef, wine and decadent desserts all available in the village. Hobbyists will delight in the various shops catering to their interests like fly fishing, travel, photography, soccer and gourmet cooking. Willow Park Village has what you want and the knowledgeable, friendly staff to answer all your questions. Delight in the unique boutique shopping experience at the new Willow Park Village. The village is accessible from Anderson C-Train Station and offers convenient store-front parking. Willow Park Village #102-10816 Macleod Trail S Calgary, AB 403.215.0380 wpv.ca
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Roche Bobois Celebrates 50 Years
Jane Lockhart Launches New Furniture Line
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In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Roche Bobois reflects on the spirit and principles that have guided the company since it was founded in 1960: a desire to bring relaxed elegance and unrivalled comfort into people’s homes; a strong belief in a certain art de vivre based on quality, integrity and the pleasures of the senses; and an unerring passion for innovation and creativity.
Celebrity interior designer Jane Lockhart recently launched the Jane by Jane Lockhart furniture line. The collection is an affordable, customized and completely Canadian line that is focused on customer choice. Shoppers are put in the driver seat with more than 240 fabric choices and infinite detailing and size options.
Homeowners, designers, builders, architects and tile setters are invited to Julian Tile’s stylish Calgary showroom to check out the hottest trends in European interior design. The showroom was specially designed to display a large spectrum of materials – such as Italian porcelain tile, natural stones and mosaics from all over the world. Prepare to be inspired!
While the inspiration and design remain identical, Roche Bobois is continuously giving the Mah Jong a fresh look by using new fabrics. These fabrics are the result of collaborations with legendary fabric editors such as Missoni Home and Kenzo Maison. Recently Roche Bobois invited iconic French fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier to offer his interpretation of the Mah Jong. Gaultier dressed the sofa in two signature ensembles: a haute couture version and a model revisiting his famous sailor pattern.
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Achieving a serene balance of luxury, elegance and timeless tradition, Jane by Jane Lockhart offers a range of contemporary to classic looks. The Hemingway collection is a nod to tradition; the Granger is contemporary; and the Sutherland is the epitome of glamorous. Partnering with Jane by Jane Lockhart is Statum Designs Inc. & Korson Furniture Design – two Canadian-based companies whose local manufacturing facility allows custom pieces to turn around within four to six weeks. Jane by Jane Lockhart is available at select retailers across Canada. janelockhart.com
Trained interior design associates are always available at Julian Tile Calgary to assist customers in the selection of tiles for residential and commercial use, and educate consumers about new technologies, innovative materials and eco-friendly products. With more than 30 years in business, Julian Tile built a strong relationship with the major tile factories in Europe and is always present at tile shows, including the prestigious Cersaie in Bologna, Italy. This winning strategy, along with keeping a close eye on the local market, ensures Julian Tile’s position as a leader and one of the major players in the industry. Julian Tile has branches in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Burnaby, Seattle (Statements Tile & Stone) and a new 50,000 square foot head office in Langley, British Columbia. Julian Tile Calgary #1-4005 9th St. SE Calgary, AB 403.287.8453 juliantile.com
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The iconic Mah Jong modular seating system exemplifies these Roche Bobois values. The sofa represents the savoirfaire of the French family company; it is handmade in a dedicated workshop in Italy using semi-artisanal processes and techniques. Each component is handstitched and the utmost attention is paid to detailing.
Drawing on her colour theory expertise and more than 20 years working with interior design clients, Lockhart has created eight collections that present an infallible approach to design. The eight distinct collections guide shoppers on what colours, patterns and styles work together. Consumers can stick to just one palette or incorporate from multiple collections.
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CORNERSTONE HOMES pg. 05
3532-114th Ave. SE Calgary | 403.279.9190
MINT FLOOR COVERINGS
STUDIO Y DESIGN
ELEMENT HOME
6010-12 St. SE Calgary | 403.255.6468
520 Herald St. Victoria | 1.250.590.5200
200-4616 Valiant Dr. NW Calgary | 403.401.4500
WOOD FLOORS LTD.
FURNITURE 4LIVING 1445-17th Ave. SW Calgary | 403.228.3070
7275-11 St. SE Calgary | 403.252.1110
BONDARS
CHINTZ & COMPANY 1238-11th Ave. SW Calgary | 403.245.3449
PO Box 86047- 2106 33 Ave. SW Calgary | 403.606.0902
CREATIVE DOOR SERVICES LTD.
home brand
8-3740 27 St. NE Calgary | 403.291.2375
202-2212 4th St. SW Calgary | 403.229.4330
OVERHEAD DOOR
interiors with elegance
1288-42 Ave. SE Calgary 403.291.2375 | overheaddoor.tv
3702 Edmonton Trail NE Calgary 403.282.9176 | interiorswithelegance.ca
pg. 37
pg. 13
KB DESIGN
B MODERNE
6999 11 St. SE Calgary 403.253.8200 | bondars.com
FIFTH ELEMENT HOMES
garage doors
4112-17th St. SE Calgary | 403.861.9008
pg. 39
HARDWARE
5043 Rocky Point Rd. Victoria 1.250.384.1550 | keithbakerdesign.com
THE ART OF HARDWARE
MAILLOT HOMES
Calgary and Area | 403.667.8170
100 Commercial Drive Calgary | 403.292.0610
BANBURY LANE
MCKINLEY MASTER CUSTOM HOMES
2715-14th St. SW Calgary 403.244.0038 | banburylane.com
pg. 25
8544-47 Ave. NW Calgary 403.239.0602 | mckinleymasters.com
pg. 31
pg. 61
february/march 2013
525-58th Ave. SE Calgary 403.296.0985 | floorscapes.net
1210-11TH Ave. SW Calgary 403.452.2881 | f2furnishings.ca
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LEGACY KITCHEN DESIGN GROUP INC
3911 Manchester Rd. SE Calgary | 403.237.0277
2980 Sunridge Way NE Calgary | 403.291.6868
SARTORI CUSTOM HOMES
MAkore kitchens
P.O. Box 81055 RPO Lake Bonavista Calgary 403.547.3009 | sartoricustomhomes.ca
3220 5th Ave NE, Bay #5 Calgary 403.398.4651 | makorekitchens.com
pg. 03
pg. 25
EMCO 224-61 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.252.6621 pg. 09
SUPERIOR CABINETS
ROYAL FLUSH
10-6125 11 St. SE Calgary | 403.703.7977
2505- 107 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.258.0744
2115-4th St. SW Calgary | 403.228.2934
WESTRIDGE CABINETS
WOLSELEY CANADA
167-3953 112 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.291.5022
5-10775 42 St. SE Calgary | 403.214.6476
kitchen & bath countertops
LANDSCAPING & SUPPLIES
CAESARSTONE
A-1 CEMENT CONTRACTORS LTD
14 - 49 Aero Dr. NE Calgary | 403.476.9880
134 Forge Rd. SE Calgary | 403.249.4515
TRADEMARK RENOVATIONS LTD
DALTILE
BLUE LAKE LANDSCAPING & CONTRACTING
Calgary and Area | 403.277.5600
11-3201 Ogden Rd. SE Calgary | 403.255.2566
125-427 51 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.253.5253
DAUTER STONE INC
PETER HUGHES LANDSCAPE
5230-1 St. SW Calgary | 403.253.3738
7203 Flint Pl. SE Calgary | 403.543.3999
Suite 104-16 Commercial Dr. Calgary 403.685.5529 | taradarhomes.ca
pg. 65
TIMBERCREEK HOMES INC Box 1636 Okotoks | 403.993.0350
timberline estates 200 Fortress Bay SW Calgary 403.536.7260 | timberlineestates.ca
pg. 69
WOLF CUSTOM HOMES P.O. Box 119 Aldersyde 403.652.4403 | wolfcustomhomes.ca
pg. 08
EMPIRE STONE
kitchen & bath cabinets
10816 Macleod Trl. SE Calgary | 403.278.5200
LIGHTING FIXTURES
FLOFORM COUNTERTOPS
B.A. ROBINSON
9-1825 32 Ave. NE Calgary | 403.291.1155
4120 Blackfoot Trail SE Calgary | 403.245.8637
BJORNSON DESIGNS LTD
ICON STONE & TILE
carrington LIGHTING
3403- 8 St. SE Calgary | 403.287.3403
525-36 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.532.3383
2513 5 Ave. NW Calgary | 403.264.5483
CLASSIC KITCHENS & CABINETS LTD
JADE STONE LTD
CARTWRIGHT LIGHTING
1122- 40 Ave. NE Calgary | 403.250.9470
4930-74 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.287.0398
Suite Mn-7301 11 St. SE Calgary | 403.270.8508
DENCA
THE TILE COMPANY LTD
SIGNATURE LIGHTING & FANS
555-60 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.252.5552
5828 Burbank Rd. SE Calgary | 403.252.4166
3500-7 St. SE Calgary | 403.243.4294
32- 4 St. NE Calgary | 403.263.3556
kitchen & bath Fixtures
home SUPPLIERS automation PAINT
EMPIRE KITCHEN & BATH
AMERICAN STANDARD
BENJAMIN MOORE
4107-11th St. SE Calgary | 403.252.2458
50 Chapala Close SE Calgary | 403.615.2333
4600 130 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.726.9161
ARTISAN KITCHENS & RENOVATIONS 104-5050 106 Ave. SE Calgary 403.207.7887 | artisankitchen.ca
EKKO CABINETRY LTD HLMAGAZINE.COM
2715-14th St. SW Calgary 403.244.0038 | banburylane.com
SOHO PROPERTIES LTD
TARADAR FINE HOMES
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BANBURY LANE
RECTANGLE
pg. 67
CLOVERDALE PAINT
holt renfrew
LOEWEN WINDOWS
3003 21 St. NE Calgary | 403.280.1606
510 8th Avenue SW Calgary | 403.269.7341
6875 9 Street NE Calgary
SUPREME MEN’S WEAR
GENERAL PAINT
401 4 Ave. SW Calgary 403.266.4417 | suprememenswear.com
2015 14 St. NW Calgary | 403.29.4442
LUX WINDOWS and glass ltd. 113-1240 20 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.276.7770 pg. 02
WILLOW PARK VILLAGE 10816 Macleod Trail SE Calgary 403.214.7565 | wpv.ca
PLUMBING CONTRACTORS CANYON PLUMBING & HEATING LTD
| 403.569.8282
PELLA WINDOWS & DOORS 2-1288 42 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.292.0080 pg. 14
WESTSIDE WINDOWS & DOORS
3185 114 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.258.1505
roofing
DEER BRIDGE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD
ACTION ROOFING AND SIDING LTD
4522 112 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.252.1101
10-2625 18 St. NE Calgary | 403.651.0214
WINDOW COVERINGS
G.E.M. INC
CORDELL’S
9330 48 St. SE Calgary | 403.215.3333
5836 Burbank Rd. SE Calgary | 403.301.0016
RAILINGS & STAIRS
2050 10 Ave. SW Calgary | 403.229.1234
GOTCHA COVERED
ARTISTIC STAIRS INC 3504 80 Ave. SE | 403.279.5898
SMART HOMES & Theatre SYSTEMS
149 250 Shawville Blvd. SE Calgary 403.214.1889 | gotchacovered.com
PRESTIGE RAILINGS & STAIRS LTD
SHOWCASE AV
HAWTHORN INTERIORS LTD
2777 Hopewell Pl. NE Calgary | 403.250.1020
3412-11th Ave. SE Calgary | 403.254.5820
12-5925 12 St. SE Calgary | 403.259.6730
INSIGHT HOME SOLUTIONS
SHEILA’S DRAPERY
10-7130 Fisher Rd. SE Calgary | 403.243.8823
2-222 16th Ave. NE Calgary | 403.277.4988
REALTORS / MORTGAGES Christina Hagerty
SIDING & EXTERIORS
101-1550 8th St. SW Calgary | 403.264.8086
KRISTINE SEMRAU
5020 56 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.253.5911 pg. 94
PROWEST EXTERIORS 51 Skyline Cres. NE Calgary | 403.226.0744 pg. 99
URBAN PROPERTIES 109-11012 Macleod Trail SE Calgary 403.262.7653 | urbanpropertyinc.com
3140 118th Ave. SE Calgary | 403.252.4191
KAYCAN LTD
SHEILA AUJLA 755 Humbolt St. Victoria 1.250.889.4771 | sheilaaujla.com
WEN-DI INTERIORS
pg. 33
retail
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6455 Macleod Trail SW Calgary | 403.259.2022
124-3442 118 Ave. SE Calgary | 403.203.0466
february/march 2013
101-1550 8 St. SW Calgary 403.542.8507 | kristinesemrau.com
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looking forward
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