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HOMES & living 14 Jane’s world A home for the holidays By Jane Lockhart
20 celebrity profile: Sarah McLachlan Sarah McLachlan School of Music offers first-class education to children and youth By Amy Dove
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Tony Parsons talks about the holidays By Tony Parsons
30 FEATURE HOME: ‘mermaid manor’ by Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd. Nautical perfection on Protection Island By Jessica Krippendorf
40 hosting the holidays Hosting a large holiday dinner takes a lot of work By Michelle Hopkins
46 Setting the table Holiday influences inspire a colourful, timeless tabletop By Jessica Krippendorf
48 Making a list and checking it twice The ultimate wish list for homeowners at every stage By Ben Vorst
54 h&l galleria: Holiday art for the home
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Lights, glass balls and ornamentation set the stage for memories By Jill Lang
58 Deck the lawn
Nature-inspired holiday ideas to transform your outdoor space By Michelle Hopkins
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The Wedgewood Hotel and Spa By Jessica Krippendorf
68 The Colour of Things to Come What colours to expect from interior design 2013 By Ben Vorst
74 MONEY TALKS
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Jane Lockhart B.A.A.I.D, Intern, A.R.I.D.O is the principal interior designer with Jane Lockhart Interior Design in Toronto and host of Colour Confidential on W Network.
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With the holidays fast approaching, many of us will be welcoming family and friends into our homes for weekend visits or extended stays. Either way it’s important to provide guests with an inviting space that will make them feel welcomed and at home. Adding a few creature comforts is all it takes to give any spare room a little boost for holiday guests.
Making room If you don’t have a designated guest bedroom consider having family members share a room, freeing up their room for the guests. Choose one of the larger rooms and one that’s separate from the family’s bedrooms to give you and your guests as much privacy as possible.
Neutral, subtle and warm, this butterscotch and chocolate colour scheme is a welcome relief for male guests and those who prefer a less fussy décor.
Window coverings, whether blinds or curtains, should sufficiently block out the morning light. This will be especially appreciated the morning after an evening of celebrating!
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Assign a bathroom that’s closest to your guests’ room if it doesn’t have an ensuite. This will help avoid the disruption of your family’s routine and give your guests privacy during their stay.
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community of sound Sarah McLachlan School of Music Offering first-class music education to children and youth
After a full day in school, students trickle into the Sarah McLachlan School of Music for a different kind of education. They start arriving around 3:30 p.m. and classes often run until 8 p.m. As they wait for their lessons to start, students tackle homework or catch up with friends. The sound of voice and music is everywhere. It is the sound of Vancouver-based, internationally-acclaimed musician Sarah McLachlan’s dream come to life.
“We are all craving that authentic experience with real human beings,” she says. “It’s about expanding one’s understanding of the possibilities to be able to show the world your gifts and your worth.”
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The Sarah McLachlan School of Music (SoM) provides after-school music education, at no cost, to underserved and at risk children who otherwise wouldn’t have access to the benefits of such a program. At its core, it’s about coming together through music and building community, McLachlan says.
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Nautical perfection on Protection Island
Nestled away among the tall trees and sandstone tide pools of Protection Island is Mermaid Manor — a beautiful early American styled cottage that captures the rustic warmth of Gulf Island living with a series of playful artistic features selected to achieve the homeowners’ creative vision. Protection Island is a rare and enchanting place just a stone’s throw from Nanaimo’s harbour with wateronly access. There are few cars on Protection Island — just a series of quiet, winding roads and paths that carry visitors among some of the most incredible beach properties in the region. Mermaid Manor is located on the west-facing side with stunning views of Newcastle Island and the harbour beyond. Owners Trevor Guernsey, metal artist, and Sharon Taylor achieved a warm, inviting space where the family can gather to create memories with the help of Nanaimobased custom home builder Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd. The company is a full-service builder that brings its experience, attention to detail and management expertise to each project — quite simply the company ensures its clients’ dreams are realized. “We thrive in collaborative environments where the homeowners engage with us to see their goals and values for their home fulfilled with our help,” says owner and general manager Ken Connolly.
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Lasting memories Thoughtful planning and tasteful details will go a long way to ensuring this holiday is one to remember. Words by Michelle Hopkins
hosting the holidays There’s excitement in the air as family and friends gather together for the holidays. The aromas of the traditional turkey dinner fills the air, creating anticipation for the grand finale of the day — the means by which we gather together in the warmth of our homes, to share the joy of the holiday season. However, putting together the perfect soiree can often seem a bit daunting. It’s akin to a finely tuned orchestra — where food, décor and atmosphere must come together in perfect harmony. Homes & Living has compiled a list of timeless and necessary kitchen tools, as well as decorating ideas, to make this festive meal your best ever.
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If the kitchen is the heart and soul of a home, during the holidays it is never truer. Raise your glass as we take you through some grand ideas that will help you host an evening your family and friends will remember long after the decorations are put away.
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The right table setting creates the stage for holiday meals to shine
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Lights, glass balls and ornamentation set the stage for memories
generation to generation Christmas treasures become heirlooms that are passed down in families through generations
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Oh hail the Christmas tree, which gives its life and lets us decorate it in return. Heirlooms, memories and collectibles glitter from already magnificent evergreen trees, while presents nestled underneath double as gifts and decorations. The Christmas tree is like a gift that keeps on giving, the home its ornamental wonderland.
of pickles under my pillow before bed, which my dad smelled upon hugging me goodnight. My dad (Leo) says I told him that I had planned to eat the pickles, but I think I wanted to entertain him, too. I’m officially committed to hanging a blown glass pickle on my tree this holiday season. Or perhaps it would be fun to kiss under the pickle-toe.
Wonderlands are magical, and the home is the most magical place to be during the holiday season. If we decorate the home at Halloween and Easter, why neglect Christmas, the most magical time of year? We know there are all sorts of ways to decorate the home during the holidays for all sorts of reasons — the common thread being we all like shiny things. Hello, home décor! Paint the kettle red and put some shiny things on it.
It appears as though the Germans garner much of the credit for original Christmas décor, of which tinsel popped up on the decorative radar around 1610 and was originally made of extruded strands of silver. The bauble is one of the most popular Christmas ornament designs and has been in production since 1847. Glass baubles were first made in Lauscha, Germany, by Hans Greiner who also produced garlands of glass beads to festoon the home. Modern baubles can be simple, highly artistic or custom made.
It is said that a pack of Libran elves in Nuremburg, Germany, invented holiday ornamentation circa the late 1800s. Just kidding, but it very well could have been a Leo from Germany who invented the Christmas pickle. Not everyone in Germany has heard of this ritual because not everyone is entertained by pickles. I don’t agree with the rules of the game played on Christmas morning (the first child who finds the pickle hanging on the tree gets an extra present), but I do appreciate the congeniality of decorative pickles. I once hid an entire jar
Other popular ornaments found inhabiting the home during the holidays include Santa Claus and his elves, nativity scenes, candy canes, bells, snowflakes, nutcrackers and snowmen, as well as angels or twinkling stars for the tops of trees. Unfortunately we can’t deny the gaudy tradition of holiday ornamentation, but in the spirit of the “artful home,” let’s pretend our options are elegance and class.
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The Colour of Things to Come What Colours to Expect from Interior Design 2013
FLEXIBLE COLOUR SCHEMES A flexible colour scheme of muted richness and soft tones creates the backdrop for bold splashes of colour
With 2013 almost upon us, a whole new year of interior design waits just around the corner. Another year of redefining our spaces and letting our friends and family have a peek at our inner sensibilities via our design choices. The thrill of it all!
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For many of us, the choosing of our colours and themes is a major creative outlet, and with the steady stream of design options from producers, the choices can seem endless and can leave us reeling. Where to start? A peek at the coming year’s projected trends is in order; while all of us like to perceive ourselves as unique and charmingly idiosyncratic, there’s no shame in being inspired by what’s out there. It can also help us find a starting point from which to launch our creative assault on our homes.
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Each person has colours in which they feel more comfortable and at home (so to speak); interior design is the perfect forum for busting out of this pernicious habit. Expand your horizons by broadening your palette! Think of it as an exercise in pluralism — in an age when polar extremes are becoming the norm, refuse to be pigeonholed by tradition, even your own. A major trend of the recent past will roll on in 2013: Traditionally vibrant colours will continue to be muted and subtle tones will dominate our spaces.
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H&L’s community in the news
Nanaimo realtor presented with RE/MAX International’s highest honour Derek Gillette, with RE/MAX of Nanaimo, has been presented with RE/MAX International’s highest honour, the Circle of Legends Award. Gillette has more than two decades of experience and more than 2,000 sales to his credit. This particular award has been achieved by less than one per cent of all sales associates worldwide in the RE/MAX network. Eligible realtors must have achieved $10 million in gross commission after being with RE/MAX at least 10 years. Associates must also have already received the Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement awards. RE/MAX International oversees a network of more than 100,000 associates in over 82 countries with more than 7,000 offices. Gillette is one of only 196 realtors worldwide to achieve this status. The Circle of Legends Award was created in 2001 to highlight the success of the world’s best real estate agents.
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18th annual Festival of Trees set to delight
David Coulson Design announces new certification
Vancouver Island University is inviting the community to immerse itself in the holiday spirit during the 18th annual Festival of Trees. The family-friendly event is Vancouver Island University’s premier fundraising event series. The proceeds are used to provide state-ofthe-art learning spaces and much needed financial support for students attending or wanting to attend the university.
David Coulson Design Ltd. is proud to announce that its recent project on Wilmot Road in Duncan has received SAFERhome certification. This is its first home by the company to receive certification and it is also the first project on Vancouver Island to be certified.
In 2011, the Festival of Trees raised more than $85,000 and saw more then 3,000 people participate in the various events throughout the two-week festival. This year, the goal of the 18th annual event is to raise a minimum of $150,000 and have more than 4,000 people take part in the fun. This year’s events include an online auction with trees, trips and more; the Festival of Trees Gala, Christmas Dinner and Gift Auction; family days; a community tree decorating contest; and more. The Festival of Trees is November 19 to 30 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon Street Nanaimo, BC viu.ca/festival
SAFERhome certification is a listing of 19 points that ensures homes are built to the highest standard. The design is meant to allow homeowners to easily adapt the space to their lifestyles now and in the future. Criteria include standards for doorand hallways, as well measures to allow cabinetry to be modified. SAFERhome is an overlay for homes that brings flexibility, safety, comfort and cost savings. All of the criteria are within the existing provincial and national building codes. Duncan-based David Coulson Design Ltd. is a family-run company that offers a range of services for new builds and renovations. The company is strongly focused on “eco-construction” and uses recycled and low-impact materials wherever possible. The company is a member of the Built Green British Columbia the Canada Green Building Council, BC Construction Safety Alliance and the Canadian Home Builders Association. David Coulson Design Ltd. 250.746.5372 5372 Miller Road Duncan, BC davidcoulsondesign.com
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