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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Renovating a kitchen Replacing/upgrading the roof Replacing windows or doors Renovating a bathroom Upgrading the flooring Adding a fireplace
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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.”
Rick Sealock self portrait
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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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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thirst-quenching beverage tower Whatever your thirst, this beverage tower is sure to quench. It combines the Liebherr HWS 1800 built-in wine storage unit with an AEG espresso machine and warming drawer. Can be built into kitchen cabinets, or freestanding as shown for dens and rec rooms. Available at Euro-Line Appliances Find a dealer near you | 1.855.ELA.WEST
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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 Coming to the Calgary Home + Garden Show
Experience Unique at Willow Park Village
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
Julian Tile’s Calgary Showroom Open for Business
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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looking forward
Get ready for our April/May Annual Interior Design Issue
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This exciting collectible issue is packed with features on new home decor products, emerging trends and informative interior design editorial. Expert interior designers share practical advice and indulgent ideas to help you achieve the home interior of your dreams. Educational and inspirational, this is an issue you won’t want to miss.
Look for the April/May Annual Interior Design Issue on major newsstands everywhere the week of March 25, 2013
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