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ultimate kitchen ISSUE
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18 Distilled Design Minimalist Mentality By Gaile Guevara
26 Transformations Panorama From Patina Designed By Patricia Gray
40 Feature Home: la maison rouge Picture Perfect By Jessica Krippendorf
60 Ultimate KitchenS Section Stunning, timeless spaces that will inspire all design styles
92 Smart Homes What’s Hot in Home Automation By Greg Pratt
114 once upon a time A Timeless Mid-20th Century Gem By Diane Switzer
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living 32 Celebrity Profile: Colin James In His Element By Michelle Hopkins
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Wholesome & Healthful Alfresco Entertaining Recipes by Trevor Bird
58 tony’s take... on Kitchens With Class By Tony Parsons
88 Expressions: Mary Fox Mary the Potter and the Studio of Treasures By Melissa Fryer
96 Escape: London Great Expectations of London By Claire Newell
102 Living Well Infrared Therapy Heats up the Spa World By Pamela Durkin
104 Art Fix: vancouver Art Gallery Persuasive Visions: 17th Century Art, 21st Century Relevance By Goody Niosi
110 Words on the Street: Davie Street The Way to the Beach at English Bay By Bruce Macdonald
121 The Fast & the Luxurious Super Coupes: The Fastest Set of Wheels in Town By Tony Whitney
126 Web Exclusives 128 Looking Forward
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distilled design
Timeless Interiors by Gaile Guevara
Understated walnut makes a bold impact in these modern minimalist kitchens designed by acclaimed Vancouver-based designer Christian Woo A Space Worth Celebrating It’s an exciting time in kitchen design with the movement of people respecting food and caring more about their health. The kitchen is the heart of a home, a celebrated gathering place to create a healthy relationship with food. Thus, a kitchen should be beautiful and well-designed using honest materials. It should “feel” good.
An Artist Worth Celebrating Christian Woo’s work is a blend of the classic lines of Scandinavian furniture and the refinement of Japanese joinery. His attention to detail in his craft deserves recognition. His work is driven by his profound respect for craftsmanship and the nature of his chosen material. I have had the pleasure of watching his work mature over the years with his use of a singular material: walnut. Less really is more in the case of Woo’s designs; when one material is used on multiple surfaces, you really begin to appreciate it. Learning to use a material and make it impactful in a space means truly understanding and embracing it, as Woo has done.
Kitchens Worth Celebrating Woo looks at kitchens as more than just a series of cabinets on walls. He takes his knowledge of traditional solutions and looks at new ways to create spaces. The featured kitchens are great examples of surpassing convention while practising restraint and editing back the variation of materials.
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Kitchen one, a West Vancouver rancher project, features a beautiful 24-foot free-standing kitchen tower, the centerpiece of the home. It serves to create two distinct areas – the kitchen on the south side and the entrance on the north – while discreetly housing all integrated appliances and work areas. The custom-louvered verticalpanelled walnut screen enhances the distinction between the kitchen and entry without obstructing the views. The screen frames the working surfaces while light moves through it and bounces around room. Flush, streamlined details such as integrated appliances and pulls create a handsome kitchen that will look good for years, maybe forever.
Words by Gaile Guevara Design by Christian Woo Photographs by Trevor Brady
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Walnut will age well and each mark, scratch and dent will only enhance its beauty
Kitchen two is a suspended black American walnut kitchen designed for a Stanley Park residence that boasts Woo’s signature covert pulls, creating flush surfaces throughout. Discrete Bocci outlets help maintain a sense of singular purpose and cohesion. The details are a creative mix of modern details and function with the kitchen hung on the wall and the flooring extended below the cabinetry. This is a great solution for small spaces as it provides more room to breathe. Using a single material throughout, once again, provides a more customized look.
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TIP: Practise restraint. Less really is more and quality goes a long way
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TIP: Pair complementary materials with innovative technology to balance a space and maintain clean lines
Christian Woo Designer of precision hand-built hardwood pieces and interiors; renowned for his careful details and elegant simplicity.
The third kitchen is Woo’s East Vancouver loft. The minimal design shows off Woo’s love of walnut as the focal material throughout the space. The kitchen island is finished in solid black matte American walnut with integrated doors. Woo’s signature walnut bar stools line the island. Beyond the island, the white backsplash and countertop is Formica on Europly. High-end appliances and LED lighting have been integrated wherever possible. A single solid black walnut bowl is the perfect accent to the understated kitchen. You deserve to know what beautiful feels like, so choose design details for your kitchen that are simple, yet meaningful, and function beyond form.
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Transformations
Purposeful Interiors by Professionals
The view is the thing in this luxury Vancouver condo reimagined by celebrity home interior designer Patricia Gray When Patricia Gray first entered this new 37th-floor Vancouver condo it was a classic bachelor pad – with a black leather sofa pit and a big flat-screen TV blocking a spectacular 180-degree view of downtown Vancouver. “It was awful; it didn’t have any character,” she remembers of that first look. Gray’s challenge: to transform this 1,767 square-foot two bedroom plus den apartment into a luxurious space for adults that felt like a five-star hotel and maximized the five-star view from every room. Gray’s clients purchased the apartment as a second home. They would be spending half their time here, so the suite needed to be comfortable and easy to maintain. Taking clues from the clients’ style, Gray used mostly natural fabrics and neutral colours – like taupe, chalk, greys and soft greens – to keep everything subdued to the view. The view is the main attraction from the open-concept living room, dining room and kitchen. A 12- by 20-foot wool and viscose carpet from Belgium grounds the living room. Custom furnishings – including two swivel chairs done up in wool mohair, a creamy boucle sofa and a linen-upholstered slipper chair – frame the TV while still allowing the homeowners to enjoy the view. A beautiful metallic wallpaper is a neutral, yet luxurious, backdrop to the main living area.
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Words by jessica raymond interior Design By patricia gray Photographs by Roger Brooks
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The luxury finishes continue in the dining room where a custom chandelier, featuring 22 handmade Italian crystal tiles, is suspended over the table. “We kept our fingers crossed through the whole process,” Gray laughs. The translucent chandelier is a stunning piece that casts rainbows on the walls whenever the sun shines through the windows; yet, it doesn’t detract from the view. Adjacent to the dining room is the office with a view. Two Aeron chairs sit at a roomlength desk so the homeowners can work on their laptops in comfort and style. When procrastination takes over, they can simply peer out at the city beyond the window. The printer and scanner are discretely hidden in a custom credenza. Gray took full advantage of the spacious entryway/foyer by installing frameless sandblasted glass doors so the view is available immediately upon entry into the suite. A custom-designed settee is a luxurious addition to the foyer. For the design, Gray took her cue from Paris couture fashion by ruching the back, trimming it with walnut and upholstering it in a Great Plain’s velvet. The mixed media acrylic painting above the settee is a Gray original. Cobalt green and variations of blues pop while bronze and iridescent colours add a shimmery effect. A mirror hangs on an end wall in the foyer so when you’re in the suite with your back to the view, the view is reflected back.
This apartment feels like a five-star hotel and maximizes the five-star view from every room
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Before Gray came in, the suite had nothing going for it, except the view. Now it’s a fivestar suite with a five-star view.
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25 years of rockin’ bliss The walls of veteran blues guitarist and singer Colin James’ home studio are covered with mementoes spanning a successful 25-year music career. Between the Chinese motif sound panels hang some of James’ coveted guitars, including a vintage Martin acoustic, as well as framed gold records and accolades. The impossibly young-looking James points to a large canvas of blues master Muddy Waters. It was given to the artist following a 1997 CBC television special, Colin James Presents the Blues Masters. One of his most prized possessions is a Jim Keltnersigned snare drum head. It was gifted to James by the American drummer after he performed on the vocalist’s album Limelight. (Keltner is best known for his work on solo recordings with the Beatles’ George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr.) Another coveted souvenir is a copy of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1985 proof for his Soul to Soul album cover. “When I was 16, Stevie was in Regina and I phoned him to say I’d love to ask him questions,” recalls the 48-yearold musician. “He met up with me and since then, he [has been] a friend and mentor.”
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James shares his North Vancouver home with his wife of nearly 22 years, Heather, and their two children, Ryland, 14, and daughter Deghan, 17. There’s also a menagerie of three Doodle crosses who have the run of the house – Zoe, 11, Maggie, 4 ½, and the littlest one, Anabelle, two.
Completely relaxed as the centre of attention, James starts strumming on a custom-designed replica of a 1960s Fender. His newest baby is a white and light green guitar that looks rather beaten, but James quickly explains, “I purposely wanted it that way.”
The couple purchased their 1930s triple-gabled home nearly four years ago, after living in Lions Bay for close to two decades. “Heather and I loved our home in Lions Bay, but with our son playing hockey in North Vancouver it was just too much of a commute,” says James, adding he bought his former home with money he earned from a Molson beer commercial.
James adorns all of his guitars with a sticker of a 1950s pin-up girl. As the consummate entertainer thumbs through a few, he asks Heather which one she likes. They smile as they both choose the same dark-haired beauty. “In 1989, I first found some of these stickers in a store in Greenwich Village in New York and thought they would look cool on my guitars,” he says.
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What is your favourite room in your home? My favourite room is honestly the bedroom. It’s what sold the house for me here in a way. It’s super peaceful with the giant bamboo outside waving in the wind. It’s a 1930s three-gabled house and the bedrooms are in the gables on the second floor. You can see small glimpses of Lions Gate Bridge and downtown Vancouver from the windows.
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How many guitars do you have in your collection? Well, let me see... quite a few, although I don’t really consider myself a collector. All the guitars I have are working guitars. Somewhere around 22 or 23 I think.
What is your most requested song during live performances? “Why’d You Lie?” followed by “Voodoo Thing.”
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Enjoying the Journey Life is really good for the six-time Juno Award winner. Earlier this year he was inducted into the 2013 Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame. “I’m very grateful and it’s neat that I’ve been able to maintain a career that I love,” says a humble James. The accomplished guitarist, songwriter and vocalist celebrated this remarkable milestone with his firstever live album – Twenty Five Live. The 16-track album features classic hits such as Into the Mystic, It Ain’t Over Yet and Why’d You Lie. James recorded the album in November on the last of his sold-out three-night gig at Vancouver’s legendary Commodore Ballroom.
His Early Beginnings A prairie boy from Saskatchewan, James became serious about music at the age of eight. “I got my first electric guitar at 10 and have played guitar ever since,” says the self-taught musician. “I initially was a picker; always playing bluegrass … singing was secondary at the time.” His parents took notice of their son’s budding talent. At 13, James’ mom presented him with a custom-made Peter Allan Sawchyn guitar. “When I needed money, I sold it for $500 and then bought it back a few years later for $1,000,” he says. By 16, he was performing the blues in coffeehouses in Winnipeg with his band, The Hoodoo Men.
Making It Back in 1988, when legions of punk and alternative bands were dominating the scene, James was catching international attention with several hits off his selftitled debut album, including Voodoo Thing and Why’d You Lie? In his band, The Little Big Band, the Regina native was writing, arranging and singing songs and playing a mean guitar. His album earned him his first Juno and Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year, as well as a chance to open for The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards.
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James has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business, including Lenny Kravitz, ZZ Top, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt and The Chieftains, to name just a few. “A few years back, I got to play a couple of tunes with Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac founder) in Maui,” says James. “If somebody had told me as a kid that I would share the stage with Mick Fleetwood, I wouldn’t have believed them.” Over the years, James has taken home Male Vocalist of the Year twice, as well as Best Producer for The Little Big Band. James has also garnered 17 Maple Blues Awards, most recently, Entertainer of the Year. Critics hail him as Canada’s Stevie Ray Vaughan because of his strong guitar playing and soulful voice. To this day, although James is honoured, he says he always felt a little uncomfortable with that star status.
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As James approaches 50, he has achieved something that is rare in the Canadian music scene: longevity. This rock-and-roller continues to delight his fans and garner new ones. Today, James’ music isn’t pure rock; it’s a hybrid of rock, blues, R&B, swing revival and other genres, and he and his fans like it that way.
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This classic, European Vancouver renovated home got a hit of soul thanks to the skills and distinctive, flawless approach of an expert local designer Tucked away in an exclusive Vancouver neighbourhood where large heritage homes and stunning landscapes carve out beautiful, eyecatching corners of paradise is La Maison Rouge, an 8,500-squarefoot renovation that melds classic styling with a European modern twist in a design that defies the parameters of convention. The three-level home was originally constructed in the neighbourhood’s typical architectural style, and renovated over three years to bring a fresh contemporary design while maintaining a relationship with the original architecture of the home. The homeowners and Alanna Johnston, principal of Living Environments Design, collaborated on the design details to realize the homeowners’ wishes – large spaces with ample light and a modern-meets-traditional aesthetic – without flaw.
The home is clad in a combination of natural and stained cedar shakes. The main entry features a step up to the entry with a simplified square column that is protected under a slight portico. A series of large architectural windows in a rounded turret to the left of the entry hint at something spectacular on the inside.
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At the street level, a wrought iron gate and gentle twisting driveway lined with shrubs offers privacy leading up to the home. The home is constructed on its original L-shaped footprint, which creates a natural courtyard-like area where the façade’s immaculate detailing is evident.
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The spiral staircase is arguably one of the home’s most exquisite feature The work on all three floors of the home had to meet the challenges of transitioning tall spaces with those that were much lower, separating formal rooms from more relaxed spaces, and opening up an unusual layout to bring light, creativity and elegance to every room. Before the renovation, the interior main entry and stairway were all one large space with 20-foot ceilings that left the area feeling sterile, oversized and exposed to the upper private areas. “We developed the original main entry into two independent spaces. Our goal was to create a sense of entry into the home so people would stop and enjoy that space before moving into the next space,” says Johnston. “The main staircase then became its own spectacular area that now features a contemporary Bocci chandelier, a radius floor line and an upper library that accentuates the original and beautiful curved architectural lines.” Peeking up to the top floor from the main floor hallway, behind a railing that mimics the design of the spiral staircase – arguably
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one of the home’s most exquisite features – is a white lacquered bookcase featuring 12 deep rectilinear shelves that creates an upper library space that takes full advantage of natural light through the high front windows. The swirling spiral staircase spans all three levels. Its handcrafted wrought iron railing mimics grass fronds blowing in a breeze as it curls around a beautiful cascading glass ball chandelier. A staggered window configuration is positioned to take the shape of the stair line as it wraps upward to the second level. Before the renovation the staircase was buried in walls and an unusual floor line on the main level that resulted from the previous hall configuration, says Johnston. “The entire lower section of the staircase was twisted about three feet into the basement level in efforts to create a better hallway,” she says. “The upper section of the landing on the second floor was extended and curved to better accentuate the curve of the stairs. The results of these few alterations are outstanding.”
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The handcrafted wrought iron railing mimics grass fronds blowing in a breeze as it curls around a beautiful cascading glass ball chandelier
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Down the hall, to the left of the entry, is the kitchen and family room. The kitchen, casual dining and family room spaces are bright and connected with marble panels on the backsplash and countertops. White lacquered cabinets keep the space airy and bright while the walnut cabinetry pulls the rest of the home’s aesthetic through this space. An important detail that connects the two rooms is the ceiling-mounted light fixture that can flow over the dining table or sofa in the family room, its red shade punctuating the space with eye-catching asymmetry. In the family room, built-in walnut cabinets with an asymmetrical fireplace clad in smooth and textured Petra Stone tile creates a hearth that runs the length of the wall. Ample glazing, supplemented by undermount lighting and recessed pot lights overhead, provides light and livability to the space. A solid walnut sliding door on stainless steel tracks moves aside to reveal a cozy office space just off the family room. A wraparound built-in desk and floor-to-ceiling white lacquered cabinets create the ultimate in aesthetically pleasing functionality.
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The foyer is a space of beauty and intricacy. The floor is an exquisite textured and carved stone tile arranged in an unconventional random pattern. The walls are panelled, and painted recesses with floral carvings inlayed into carved panel moulding create interest while maintaining a comfortable scale. Delicate rose sconces bring whimsy to the panelled walls. Overhead in the panelled ceiling, a Flos Skygarden light fixture with plaster-looking floral interior detailing has been inset into a darkly lacquered dome, creating a stunning, unexpected effect. It feels as though you’re entering a lovely Parisian apartment.
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One of the home’s defining features is its excellent use of space and colour – every corner and nook is interesting and functional and carries through the neutral palette punctuated by brilliant tones of red.
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Immediately ahead is an open-concept living space that consists of a music room with a grand piano and formal seating with an area subtly separated by highly carved panel moulding and custom furniture, which all look out to the expansive backyard. A narrow, custom sofa back table flanked by the custom corner chairs, upholstered with Christopher Hyland velvet striped fabric seat cushions, divides the space, allowing guests to either sit in the music room or the lounge side. Three high-gloss white lacquered shelves float on two walls, again enhancing the subtle division of the space and allowing for a beautiful opportunity to bring in personal touches such as books and accessories. A floor-to-ceiling smooth and textured metal fireplace creates a dramatic result at the end of the great room; its deep colour is the crescendo of grey tones in the furnishings that become progressively darker as they transition across the space. The furnishings create a serene and comfortable backdrop for deliberate splashes of colour in the art and surrounding accents, all made brighter by light streaming through double doors to an exterior patio. To the right of the living room is the dining area, visible through black metal-framed glass doors. Transitioning the two spaces is a generous woodframed art nook where tones of red glow in a circular ceramic art piece.
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The formal dining area consists of larger-scale European white oak flooring in a herring bone pattern. A vaulted ceiling with cedar planks and a large central wood beam features a spectacular traditional Venetian Murano glass chandelier with its glass flowers and stems cut with the delicacy of an ice sculpture. The left side of the room consists of a fireplace clad in a honed Pietra Grigio marble and tall lit custom glass armoires constructed in rich walnut. On the right, the wall is completely tiled with an Italian glass mosaic wall mural, creating sparkle and depth that only glass mosaics can achieve. On the upper floor, just steps away from the library, a short transitioning wall pops with a persimmon green and yellowstriped upholstered bench positioned under black-and-white tree-themed wallpaper – the perfect place to curl up with a good book – or more likely wrestle with a little or big brother. The perfection and geometric satisfaction of the master suite is evident from the doorway, where the doorframe layers against the room’s immaculate finishes. Shades of white, silver and taupe layer here in silver accent cushions, the plush white carpet and a slightly shiny taupe-textured feature wall to the right, all marking this room for elegance and serenity.
The main objective in remodelling this previously remodelled bedroom was to diminish the length of the long entry wall; this objective was achieved with the addition of walnut panelling in the entry of the room and reflective Damask wallpaper with its flocked detailing. A smart niche detail behind the bed adds depth as does the built-in book recess over the bed lit by shortstrand Murano glass pendants. The basement level required an important overhaul to create a warm, inviting space that welcomed activity. “The basement was very dark and filled will uncomfortable rooms so we needed to make them more attractive and light to [encourage] people [to use] them,” says Johnston.
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The original, free-standing fireplace, backed by a stone concretetiled wall complete with thick floating walnut shelves was maintained. To bring continuity to the space, Johnston added additional walnut details with the baseboard, the moulding at the top and the walls.
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“There is a soul in this home that I felt did not exist before.” “We needed to add a proper screening room in the basement along with a gym, spa, wine room and games area. Our challenge was to separate the spaces enough without completely closing each area off to each other.” The most striking feature on this level is a circular tile mosaic in shimmering glass that pools at the base of the staircase creating movement and finality to the swooping curvature. The balanced pattern alternates round and concave-edged square shapes for geometric perfection. Walnut doors work magic in the games room, sliding on a track system to enclose a flex space, which includes a walnut desk with vibrant persimmon chairs and storage shelves for children to work and play. To the right of this area is a red, backlit glass dry erase wall that adds a playful and sharp aesthetic and also acts as a scoreboard for the nearby ping pong table. A lower family room truly pulls this space together with creative lighting and an incredible complement of wood finishes, stone mosaic and generous, but thoughtful, splashes of colour. Two transition walls in the space hold deep, open-ended book cubbies, keeping the area feeling open and connected to the games area. Inside the seating area, white horizontal panels
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with organic-coloured veneer wall fixtures and asymmetrical floating walnut shelves create a gorgeous feature wall that connects to the fireplace wall with a single red panel. The asymmetrically designed fireplace, which centres perfectly in the seating area, is surrounded by miniature rough-cut stone that leads gradually to additional white panelling. Before reaching the bottom of the stairs and after marvelling at the glass mosaic flooring detail meeting the oiled and greyed European white oak floors, you’re met with an incredible temperature-controlled wine room. The wine room is enclosed with metal and glass walls to expose the bottled treasures inside. The interior is finished with rough-faced stone mosaic walls holding heavy iron well-lit shelving to support the treasured vintages. Although enclosed and separate, the glass-framed walls leave the space open and make the room a standalone decorative feature. “We are always trying to re-create rather than using old ideas that have been done before,” says Johnston. “The design details in this home are both complex but very subtle at the same time. There is a soul in this home that I felt did not exist before. Now, it is an expression of our clients who live in it – classic, sophisticated, but livable.
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The freshest colour in cabinetry comes from AyA Kitchens. Created in collaboration with Kelly Deck Design, AyA Kitchens revealed and showcased “Moss” at the 2012 Interior Design Show West – a sleek and modern, yet classic, colour new to the AyA Kitchens’ palette.
“It’s one thing to have a refrigerator for its good looks, but Liebherr focuses just as much on their food preservation and to me that’s the most compelling reason to have one in the kitchen, which I do.” Outstanding design, high-quality materials and plenty of fresh ideas make Liebherr BioFresh appliances the highlight of every modern kitchen. Liebherr Refrigeration liebherr.us/hg
The theme of the show kitchen was subtle, sophisticated and welcoming West Coast glamour. The stunning kitchen showcased AyA’s Manhattan door style, which combines modern features with classic simplicity. The two centrepieces of the kitchen were the book-matched Calacatta fashion backsplash and countertop – a gorgeous species of Italian marble whose ivory base is shot through with soft green-gold veins – and a custom-built brushed-bronze hood fan. AyA’s Manhattan Moss cabinets seemed an obvious choice, supporting the colour scheme without emphasizing it too strongly. The moss kitchen was a hit with the design community as the space hopped with intrigued Vancouverites. This was an opportunity to take risks, play with new ideas and transcend limitations. Deck and her team demonstrated that elegance and timelessness could still crackle with vitality and unpredictability. AyA Kitchens of Vancouver 630 Chester Rd, Annacis Island Delta, BC 604.522.0202 ayakitchens.com
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Homes & Living magazine and the Interior Design Show West (IDSwest) are pleased to announce an H&L Feature Home will be on display at the 2013 IDSwest show, September 19-22 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This contemporary laneway home will be built and designed to the most energy-efficient and green standards available today. This 500-square-foot leading-edge-design home will be a focal point for discussion of affordable living, good design and laneway housing. Plus, it will be outfitted with the latest in luxury furnishings and decor, and state-of-the-art smart home systems from Millson Technologies, Vancouver. Award-winning custom home builder and major renovation specialist Alair Homes will be building the home in conjunction with leading Vancouver interior designer and Pinterest celebrity – with more than 300,000 followers and 6 million Flickr page views – Gaile Guevara. Come down to IDSwest, the West Coast’s premiere annual contemporary design show, to see this exclusive custom home and meet the entire H&L team. Homes & Living and IDSwest look forward to an absolutely sensational 2013 event. IDSwest idswest.com Homes & Living magazine 1.855.myHLmag (694.5624) HLmagazine.com READ media inc. Publishers of Homes & Living magazine
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Wholesome & Healthful Alfresco Entertaining
Spend more time outdoors, less time cooking
Season 2 Top Chef Canada competitor Trevor Bird serves up three recipes perfect for alfresco entertaining The following wholesome meal plan was designed with sunny days and cloudless skies in mind. Chef Trevor Bird based this menu on what was available locally, starting with the grilled albacore tuna entrÊe, by first speaking with his fish monger. The healthy and versatile vegetable vinaigrette pairs well with any fish; the potato salad is guilt-free; the flat bread is simple, but satisfying and tastes great with a sprinkling of olive oil and dash of salt; and to complete the meal, the berries and yogurt sabayon will have your guests believing you’re a dessert pro.
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Recipes by Trevor Bird photographs by Hamid Attie
Grilled Albacore Tuna with vegetable vinaigrette over potato salad Serves. 4
Coat one loin of Albacore tuna in olive oil and season well with salt. Grill on very high heat for 10 seconds per side of tuna. Remove and let cool.
Vegetable Vinaigrette 1 small 1 small 1 small 1 pint 1 2 tbsp 2 lemons 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 cup
eggplant, cut into planks green zucchini, cut ¼ inch thick yellow zucchini, cut ¼ inch thick cherry tomatoes, cut in half red onion, cut ¼ inch thick rounds capers, roughly chopped lemon juice parsley, chopped chives, minced tarragon, chopped olive oil
Season the eggplant, zucchinis, tomatoes and red onion with olive oil and salt. Grill on high heat until charred and soft, about two minutes each side. Remove from grill and let cool. Dice vegetables into cubes and add the rest of the ingredients. It should be like a split vinaigrette with grilled vegetables. To finish, slice the tuna ¼ inch thick and lay on a plate. Season the eye with salt again and spoon over vinaigrette.
Healthy Potato Salad
Cook potatoes in heavily salted water. Let cool then cut into desired chunks and mix all the ingredients together. Taste for seasoning. Serve beneath or beside grilled and dressed tuna.
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1 kg fingerling potatoes or waxy potatoes 1 cup Greek yogurt ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup honey ½ cup olive oil ½ cup celery, diced ¼ cup parsley, chopped 2 red onions, cut into rings and grilled ½ cup green onion, sliced pinch salt
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Flat Bread
Yields. 10 100g flat breads 8 cups 2.5 cups 6 tsp 6 tsp 3g
flour water salt sugar yeast
Dissolve yeast in 10 teaspoons of the 2.5 cups of water and let dissolve. Add all ingredients together in a stand mixer and knead for 15 minutes. Set aside in a mixing bowl with a damp cloth covering the dough and let rest for four hours or until the dough doubles in size. Portion into 100 gram balls and place on an oiled baking sheet. Let dough rise for 20 minutes. Preheat grill to medium heat. Take a ball of dough and stretch to any shape desired, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Place dough on the grill for one minute and remove when golden brown and a little chard. If you like, grate cheese on top.
Berries and Yogurt Sabayon Yields. 1L Custard 12 1 tbsp 100 ml 20 tsp pinch
egg yolks Greek yogurt sweet white wine sugar salt
Place all ingredients in a metal bowl and place over direct heat, whisk constantly for five minutes until eggs are hot and you reach the ribbon stage (if you write your name with the egg dropping off the whisk it will stay there and disappear within two seconds). Spoon custard over mixed berries and crumble a cookie on top. This delicious and nutritious summer meal is as easy as it is tasty, which is perfect for the deserving chef who will want to join his company to enjoy the meal on a bluebird day.
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kitchens with class what will they think of next? If you’re building a new kitchen, or renovating an old one, leave some room. You’ll need it if you intend to keep up with the innovations you won’t be able to do without: those bigger, faster, smoother, quieter, more streamlined machines coming to an appliance store near you.
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temperature in any nook or cranny. No more tell-tale puddles of water on the floor. Some are big enough to hold sufficient supplies to feed an entire village. And they’ll get bigger still. Count on it.
Kitchens have always produced the heartbeat of any home. It’s the comfort zone that draws a family together at least once a day. It’s warm, like a Hudson’s Bay blanket. It’s a place of creativity. A stage for culinary drama. Somewhere to exchange secrets. A place to mull over events of the day or trade neighbourhood gossip. A kitchen reaches out to you and wraps an arm around your shoulder. It feeds and nourishes you. In return, a kitchen demands only the best. And there’s a lot to choose from for the pampered kitchen.
Dishwashers have become ultra-quiet household slaves. These days, if you’re willing to pay the price, you can buy a stove the size of a small van with just as many features except perhaps a stereo and turn signals. And the price is up there with what you spent on your first car – or at least what I spent on my first car. My perfect kitchen would be equipped with something akin to my barbecue. Meals alfresco always seem to taste better, don’t they? But there must be a way to take the rain and the cold out of the equation by bringing everything inside except the fumes.
Refrigerators today feature small television sets built into their doors and alarms that alert you to the slightest variation in
I bet the next big thing will be a robot, with a Cordon Bleu certification, so all we have to do is watch and enjoy.
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ul·ti·mate adj. /’əltəmit/ The best achievable or imaginable of its kind
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The refined geometry of the wall unit accentuates the rational and contemporary nature of this kitchen
Contemporary is king in kitchens for 2013 and beyond
Even classic- and country-style kitchens have received a contemporary facelift. Featuring modern European design, the following nine ultimate kitchens are functional, yet aesthetically pleasing. Close your eyes and imagine standing in your ultimate kitchen, then open your eyes and be transported there through the stunning photographs featured on the following 22 pages.
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A combination of smooth and textured surfaces adds a modern touch that pleases the eye, yet remains true to the minimal aesthetic
Bold red furniture and accents amidst the clean, symmetrical lines and two-colour scheme (white and wood) make this kitchen far from bland
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Kitchen Style: Contemporary Summary: A refreshing and functional Italian-made open-concept kitchen that blends design and practicality
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A harmonious balance of authentic materials, ergonomics and aesthetics make this space liveable and beautiful Kitchen Style: Contemporary/Minimalist Summary: A well-proportioned kitchen that complements the home’s architecture without distracting from it
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This kitchen is an interesting juxtaposition between the clean lines and precision details, and the rugged coastline that the property sits on, which is seen through the floor-to-ceiling glass enclosing the space
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Eco- and quality-conscious homeowners are demanding kitchens that look good, feel good and function at a high level. Pared-down, seamless spaces – made possible through integrated elements – feature just the essentials, a look that is sure to thrive long-term. Luxury modular kitchens – two words rarely seen together – are flooding the market as well, making it possible to design a custom space without the custom price. The effect is a stunning, multipurpose, original work of art.
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With the exception of the quartzite countertops, natural materials were used throughout, a standout natural element being the impressive stone hearth
The custom hand-forged chandeliers speak to classic traditional French provincial styles
The terracotta floor tiles and barrel-vaulted brick and wood beam ceiling – reminiscent of an old wine cave or sub terrain French bakery – accentuate the relaxed country manor styling
Country With Class
Ultimate country kitchens combine old-world elegance with modern materials and conveniences. Defining features often include traditional cabinet lines, window grids, handcrafted details and exquisite finishing touches. Inspiration for these spaces typically comes from European, particularly French, designs and designers, trends and styles. Contemporary touches popular in country kitchens include wood furniture, decor and accents; an all-white scheme or a bold accent colour; and stylish lighting.
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Kitchen Style: Country Summary: The home’s traditional architecture and country environs inspired the design of this 450-square-foot, highly sophisticated country manor-style kitchen
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High-gloss laminate panels, used on the back wall, are not only luxurious, but also extremely durable
Highly durable, joint-free, seamless cabinetry, created using the latest laser technology, reflects upcoming styles and trends
Kitchen Style: Contemporary Summary: Durable doesn’t equal dull in this flawless, seamless 190-square-foot kitchen that comes to life with oversized furniture and accents, like the industrial yellow table and white lights
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Oversized forged iron and water glass light fixtures float flawlessly in the space
Custom-painted frameless cabinets in natural walnut, designed to resemble furniture pieces, integrate seamlessly with the architecture
Kitchen Style: Classic Summary: Timeless and functional, this impressive timber-framed kitchen was designed with symmetry in mind
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If original is what you want, custom is your calling. Custom means a space designed to suit your specific needs and desires. What is the kitchen’s primary purpose? Will it be a cooking and dining space, socializing and entertaining space, or both? Does it need to wow guests? What is the desired theme or style? Is there a view to consider? What about the architecture – is it a focal point or the feature element? The answers to these questions will yield a custom design concept for your ultimate kitchen.
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A unique combination of finishes – white paint, stained wood and dark paint – is a daring, but effective, choice
Polished granite and quartzite countertops enhance the luxury look
Oversized polished marble floor tiles are simply stunning Kitchen Style: Traditional/Transitional Summary: This spacious 750-square-foot kitchen sparkles with luxury accents throughout and uses three finishes for a truly distinctive show space
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Award-winning and internationally renowned designers are increasingly guided by integrated concepts, which are showing up, and showing off, in kitchens worldwide and close to home. Characteristics of integrated kitchens include floor-to-ceiling cabinetry; high-gloss countertops and backsplashes; and hidden handles. Natural and light colour schemes are carried through to adjoining rooms, blurring the line between the kitchen and living areas. A combination of open and closed boxes typifies current trends, especially in kitchens styled for socializing. All elements are ultra-light and extremely durable with quality, handcrafted details not meant to be noticed.
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Kitchen Style: Contemporary Summary: Aesthetics and ergonomics holistically interact in this German-made kitchen that extends an invitation to cook and dine, celebrate or relax
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The island, freed from its service functions, allows easy interaction between the cook and the diners Integrated sinks and cooktops welded into the stainless countertops allow for ultimate control and easy clean up
The innovative up-and-down table, which has been lowered for dining, can also rise to counter height to give the chef more usable prep space
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Trends and modern lifestyles have dictated the transformation of kitchen designs into open-concept living spaces that are not separate from the rest of the house, but are just one component of the whole living area. All living spaces – which usually include living rooms and dining rooms – are no longer rooms, but simply spaces not defined by walls. Smartly placed furniture visually defines the separate areas in the home without affecting the flow of traffic, conversation and activity.
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Kitchen Style: Contemporary Summary: A true chef’s kitchen that puts cooking first, with an open layout and see-through floating shelving so the chef can enjoy his company while he cooks
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Industrial was previously reserved for commercial kitchens, but not anymore. Homeowners love the look because industrial-style kitchens tell stories and form the meeting place for more stories to be made and told. An amalgamation of aesthetics, ergonomics and architecture, industrial kitchens flow naturally and work intelligently. Depending on your design sense, they can be ironic, unconventional, fun, fiery or creative.
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A suspended see-through shelving unit is the focal point of this Italian-designed kitchen
Technological research lies at the core of the formal design of the stone island - a true sculpture Kitchen Style: Contemporary Summary: The main elements of this contemporary kitchen are stone and wood, materials that enhance the exclusive design
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Natural materials like stone and wood have always been popular elements in kitchens. The difference, now, is the intelligent way they’re being used and showcased in designs. A glossy marble island worktop is glamorous, durable and functional with a drip guard, built-in stainless steel sink and hob. Beautiful wall units, drawers, furniture and accents made from renewable wood are natural, functional sculptures for kitchens.
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For the grill master who wants it all, this professional unit is outfitted with stainless steel cabinets, a heavy-duty rotisserie, warming drawer, double side burners, an undercounter refrigerator, storage and more Kitchen Style: Outdoor Summary: A luxury outdoor kitchen wouldn’t be complete without a state-of-the-art grill – complete with plenty of cooking, warming and preparation space – plus a multi-million-dollar ocean view
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Take your kitchen wish list out the back door. It’s summer, after all, and the outdoors are beckoning. Products and materials abound to help you create your ultimate outdoor kitchen. Even in the open air, form takes as much precedence as function. Stainless steel commercial-grade grills with all the bells and whistles along with a designer patio set and complementary outdoor living furniture will complete the look. Whatever your kitchen style preference – from contemporary and classic to country and industrial – raise a glass in celebration of feel-good food, company, drink and design.
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and the Studio of Treasures
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From her home studio and gallery, Mary Fox creates beautiful works of art pleasing to the eye and to the touch
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Words by Melissa Fryer
“It was love at first touch.”
That’s just the start. Downstairs, in her gallery beneath her home in Ladysmith, BC, the plates, bowls and mugs – what Fox describes as functional pottery – rest alongside vessels and sculptures, pieces designed with simply form in mind. “There’s a very definite line there,” Fox said. Her decorative pieces are one of a kind, and found in galleries and private collections all over the world. Exhibits took her work to places like Japan and parts of Europe to display a distinctive style that is hers alone. The potter is entirely self-taught. A Grade 8 art class introduced Fox to pottery, among other artistic disciplines, but it was the potential that lay in a clump of clay that caught her imagination. By the time she was in Grade 9, she was sculpting. Her first piece was a four-inch sculpture of a choir singer. The potter’s wheel often wasn’t available during class, so Fox worked out an arrangement to use it during one of her teacher’s drawing classes. And at lunch and after school. By Grade 11, Fox was teaching night classes on throwing. “It was love at first touch,” Fox said. “It was an immediate connection.” Living on Vancouver Island in the 1970s afforded Fox the opportunity to visit working potters in their studios. Most were production potters and able to make a living doing what they loved. That’s what Fox wanted, too, and she sought ways to set up
her own shop, despite shyness that was almost painful at times. “It took a lot for me to go into the studios,” Fox said. But it was her dream, so she did. In the mid-1980s, she began experimenting with decorative pieces and developed her own glazes, giving the vessels an unearthed look, as if they dated from antiquity. Like the pottery from ancient civilizations, each piece is irreplaceable once damaged. The glazes, which Fox is known for, use a variety of minerals, like copper and lithium, and were developed through trial and error. Works are glazed and fired in her kiln, and then re-fired as many as five times, depending on the outcome of each step. “It’s very distinctively my own,” Fox said. “It’s not influenced by other people.” Those decorative pieces paved the way for Fox to return to sculpture. Pulling influence from the Gulf Islands, she crafted tidal pools that resembled natural sandstone formations. Using her knowledge of glazing, she used a style called crawl – a textured pattern built by layering different colours – in the bowls to create the illusion of water. The tidal pools evolved into the Mother Earth series – inspired in part by Earth Day – which feature a woman reclining on a beach and further morphed into a mother cradling a child. Each piece takes about 40 hours of work. “I’ve really only begun my sculpting career,” Fox said. The sculptures and their size necessitated the need to renovate her home, gallery and workspace. But it was also the death of her partner and the need to change her surroundings, which were so influenced by the memories attached to her old house, that led to the two-and-a-half year renovation.
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Art is all around Mary Fox – from her first cup of coffee in the morning, sipped from a mug created in her pottery studio, its vibrant colour waking up the eye and its weight and shape comfortable in the hands. Bowls, plates and dishes in complementing colours – deep blues and greens, earthy orange and browns – add joy to the food and company gathered around them.
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Like the pottery from ancient civilizations, each piece is irreplaceable once damaged
Rather than demolishing the house, she chose to rebuild, lifting the living area to the second floor and creating her workspace and gallery below. She drew out the plans, deciding the size of each room and where it should be situated, before Victoria-based architect Ernest Hanson created the final designs for construction. “It’s the most self-indulgent thing I’ve ever done,” Fox said. In the expanded gallery and workspace, Fox is able to leave her sculptures in place to dry for several days, rather than moving from one spot to the next to free up room for other projects, displays or consultations with buyers. Visitors to the gallery can also see her works in progress. Drawing people from around the world to Ladysmith and her gallery is Fox’s goal. Flying to exhibits around the world would be exhausting and time-consuming, and draw resources away from Fox’s work on her pottery. Her pieces are still shipped across the globe, but she wants to remain in one spot with her focus directly on her craft. “I really want to bloom here,” Fox said. “Doing the work is what it’s all about.” Aside from her own Ladysmith gallery, Fox’s work can also be found in the Bugera Matheson Gallery in Edmonton, Alta., Eclectic Gallery in Victoria and in Vancouver galleries Circle Craft and the Gallery of BC Ceramics. Despite moonlighting as a designer and architect, Fox has no plans to forsake pottery and pursue other artistic interests like cooking, gardening or painting. Clay still remains to be sculpted and thrown, and mineral combinations in glazes still wait to be discovered. “I’m always inspired,” Fox said. “My problem is there’s only one lifetime.” For information, call 250.245.3778 or visit maryfoxpottery.ca
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Smart Homes What’s Hot in Home Automation
Smart home automation is now more affordable and more efficient than ever. Control your shades, music, lights, home security and more, all at the touch of a button
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Automated shades gently descend. Music fills the space as the lights dim. Cameras at the front door capture images of guests as they arrive. The heat turns up a notch. Meanwhile, the homeowner is relaxing on the couch and has accomplished all this with a single touch on her iPhone. With the latest innovations in home technology, all of this and more is now possible. But can’t you just pull the roller shades down yourself? Well, yes. But, according to Richard Millson, president and CEO of Millson Technologies, providers of home technology solutions, there are a few reasons why you might prefer an automated system do it. “Sometimes we encounter installations that require a number of shades along a window wall. If you want a consistent look with all the hem bars lined up, automating them makes this possible with the touch of a button as opposed to adjusting each one by hand. But more importantly, automated shading systems can track the sun based on your geographic location and adjust their position automatically to protect floors, furniture and artwork from sun damage, as well as reduce the overall heating and cooling costs.”
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We all want to feel secure in our homes and this is where home automation can really add value. Gone are the days when security cameras delivered little more that grainy, black-and-white images that did little to help identify intruders. Today, modern megapixel cameras can record in colour during the day and black and white at night for vastly improved clarity. In addition, surveillance cameras can now keep an eye on your home 24 hours a day and communicate directly with you. If someone is breaking down your front door while you’re at work, a photo or video of the event in progress can be emailed to you not long after the door goes down.
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With the touch of a button, you can activate motion sensors and security cameras, turn on exterior lights, close every blind and automatically lock all the doors. When you pull into your driveway, your automation system can automatically illuminate the path to your front door, turn on interior lights and deactivate your security system. Fumbling around the house in the dark is a thing of the past; as you move about the house, smart home systems can turn lights on or off for you, an especially useful feature if your hands are occupied with packages. You can also activate your home automation security from anywhere in the world to get a complete visual check of your home, inside and out, by viewing security cameras from your iPad or iPhone. One of the more popular automation products is the Nest Thermostat, which automatically records your daily schedule and adjusts accordingly for comfort and energy savings. According to Paul Titterton, general manager of Victoria’s Island Home Automation, multi-room audio is also getting smarter. “We’re not seeing as many of the big media rooms and home theatres like we used to, but we’re seeing a lot of multi-room audio,” he says.
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Titterton says retrofitting a home’s existing systems to automation can be surprisingly fast and is affordable. One thing leading companies are doing a lot of these days is lighting control systems in kitchen renovations. “It’s where someone doesn’t have room for seven or eight switches, but they’ve got room for a couple of keypads and we’ll tie an iPad into it for controlling things in the house,” he says. The myriad options now available are also great solutions for the elderly or disabled, who might not be able to do everything around the house by themselves. And in the morning, the shades roll up, signalling a new day is about to begin. Unless it’s the middle of summer, then they might stay down to protect the floor. They’re smart like that.
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London is considered by many one of the world’s most vibrant and multicultural cities. It also happens to be one of my favourite places to visit. There really are no limits to the types of vacations you can have in London. Whether it’s a shopping trip, a romantic getaway or a family vacation – London has something for everyone. There is so much to see and do in London that I recommend having a game plan. Being in the travel industry for almost 20 years has definitely given me some insight into planning a memorable London vacation, so I am going to cover my picks for where to stay, what to see, where to shop and where to eat.
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great expectations of london An insider’s guide to the best places to stay, shop and eat in London from Kensington to Mayfair to Marble Arch
Where to Stay Kensington is one of London’s most posh areas and is a great option for those seeking a high-end hotel experience. Business travellers will probably want to stay in or near the district, The City of London – the city’s historic core and the heart of London’s financial sector. There are tons of incredible hotels in London so it was difficult to narrow down to just two of my favourites in this incredible city, but here they are…
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The Milestone (see left) is perhaps the most famous boutique hotel in London, and certainly lives up to high expectations. Each room is individually and exquisitely designed with its own stunning decor. You definitely won’t have that typical hotel room feel when relaxing in your room at the Milestone. Its health club is complete with spa, fitness centre, resistance pool and a sauna. The staff is expertly trained and guests receive a welcome drink and butler-guided tour on arrival. The Milestone has a chauffeur service, but you likely won’t need it with the hotel’s close proximity to West End shops and restaurants.
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to shop in london Oxford Street Considered the heart of London with more than 300 shops and big name stores like Selfridges and Top Shop.
Regent Street A range of mid-priced fashion stores alongside historic shops like Hamley’s Toy Store, which first opened in 1790.
bond Street & Mayfair Popular with celebrities for extravagant retail therapy.
Carnaby Street Birthplace of the swinging ’60s and home to independent boutiques.
Knightsbridge The prestigious shops here were a favourite of Princess Diana. Stop in at Harrods, the famed department store. Make a pit stop at Lola’s Cupcakes for tea and something sweet.
Notting Hill Portobello Road Market is a must-see with a vibrant array of different stalls open daily.
Make a point to see some of London’s outstanding museums, like the Natural History Museum, National Gallery, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Wallace Collection. Famous landmarks like Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey also really shouldn’t be missed. Given the urban cityscape of London, on nice days London’s parks are where people gather to enjoy some fresh air. Hyde Park, St. James Park and Richmond Park are great for picnics, strolls and bike rides. London has some of the best entertainment options in the world. The West End of London is the theatre district and live music can be seen everywhere from tiny cafes to large venues.
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to eat in london London has some of the best restaurants in the world. Every cuisine at pretty much any price range exists in London. There is not enough room in one article to list them all but here are some of my favourites:
St. James Hotel - Mayfair Previously owned by Sir Michael Caine and Sir Sean Connery, this striking building sits in a quiet cul-de-sac in prestigious Mayfair. Before St. James’ was a luxury boutique hotel, it was an exclusive gentlemen’s club. A multi-million pound renovation not too long ago brought gorgeous furnishings and high-tech perks such as free Wi-Fi and iPod docks. An outstanding feature here is the Michelin-star restaurant directed by executive chef William Drabble. The hotel is also filled with renowned cubist paintings and is in close proximity to shopping and Buckingham Palace.
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Hakkasan - hakkasan.com Zuma - zumarestaurant.com Roka - rokarestaurant.com River Café - rivercafe.co.uk Bocca di Lupo - boccadilupo.com Sketch - sketch.uk.com Sketch is a must-visit with five restaurants (the Gallery, the Lecture Room, the Parlour, the Glade and the East Bar) and an art gallery. The building itself is an art exhibit with lots to see, including the most expensive bathroom in London made entirely of Swarovski crystals and another futurist bathroom with pod-like toilets. Madonna had her 50 th birthday party at Sketch!
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Infrared Therapy heats up the spA world This hot new trend is poised to be one that endures According to the influential website SpaFinder, today’s sophisticated spa-goers want more than mere pampering – they’re seeking results-oriented treatments that significantly enhance their well-being. In an effort to meet this demand, the spa industry is increasingly turning to infrared therapy and with good reason; backed by solid clinical evidence, infrared therapy is emerging as a treatment that can progressively move the body toward a state of optimum health. So what exactly is infrared therapy and why is it so beneficial? The term infrared refers to a type of light wave that lies just below “visible” light on the electromagnetic spectrum. Infrared waves are not visible to the human eye – our bodies detect them as radiant heat. Unlike other forms of heat, the radiant heat from infrared waves penetrates deep below the skin’s surface where it stimulates the deeper tissues and organs to release stored toxins, fat and waste. Studies indicate that while the sweat produced by regular physical exertion or traditional saunas contains 3% toxic material, the sweat produced by infrared treatment contains 15 to 20% toxic matter. This penetrating warmth also boosts blood circulation and increases metabolism. These factors translate into tangible health benefits, as some compelling research has shown. Just what has the white-coat crowd discovered about infrared therapy’s healing potential? Plenty. Studies show infrared therapy can: improve joint pain and stiffness, alleviate asthma symptoms, help lower blood pressure, improve cardiac function, speed healing from infections and sports injuries, alleviate stress, and help battle fatigue and mild depression. If that doesn’t impress you, consider this: a recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Diabetes showed that infrared treatment
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was able to safely lower weight and waist circumference – without dietary changes – in overweight and obese patients, in just three months. For those who were sedentary due to medical reasons, the results were even more profound. In addition, another Canadian study, conducted by the Department of Family Medicine at UBC, revealed that 20 minutes of infrared treatment, three times per week, improved the fatigue, social functioning and general health of those with type 2 diabetes. But the good news doesn’t end there. Not only can infrared therapy help you feel better, it can also help you look better too. It does this by boosting collagen production and increasing the skin’s overall tone and elasticity. Inherent in this wide range of therapeutic applications is infrared’s multi-generational appeal – it literally offers something for every “body”. Not surprisingly, spas, with a sharp eye for the bottom line, have taken note. According to SpaFinder, at least one in five spas now offers some form of infrared treatment. “For us it’s been a gateway treatment,” enthuses Crystal Chabot, manager of Victoria’s popular LeSpa Sereine. “People come initially to try the infrared sauna, feel better after a few sessions and then are intrigued and enticed to try out some of our other services. It’s been a great addition to the spa.” Of course, homeowners with deep pockets need never book a spa appointment to reap the benefits of infrared treatment. Traditional infrared saunas and the newer infrared-heated marble chaise lounges can be purchased for home use. According to the Italian artisans that produce them, the latter have the advantage of being mobile, elegant and easily outfitted with plugs for laptops and iPhones. Enhancing your decor whilst enhancing your health – that’s a trend certain to endure with style- and health-conscious consumers.
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Persuasive Visions: 17th Century Art, 21st Century Relevance Vancouver Art Gallery’s newest exhibit, which contrasts Dutch and Flemish artwork with contemporary art, illustrates the relevance of 17th century ideas to artists of today
It shouldn’t take too much persuasion to bring people to the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) this summer to see Persuasive Visions, an exhibit that juxtaposes 17th century Dutch and Flemish works with that of contemporary artists. The exhibit runs June 15 to September 15 and is the last installment of a three-part collaboration with the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, which previously featured Vermeer, Rembrandt and works by other artists from the Golden Age of Dutch Painting, and Fiona Tan.
Left. Willem van der Velde, II, Untitled (Warships in a Calm Sea), 1678. Oil on canvas, Collection of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Davidson. Photo: Henri Robideau, Vancouver Art Gallery
He added that although the use of light was not unique to painters of that time and place, it was certainly used by them with great finesse and expertise. Jan Vermeer’s Girl With a Pearl Earring is an iconic example of an extraordinary use of oils in subtle glazes. “You get the sense of something building up from the interior of the work,” Thom said. “And also the sense of light coming into the composition that the artist has depicted on the surface.”
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Ian Thom, senior curator, historical at VAG explained that Dutch painting held a unique place in 17th century Europe. “One of the most compelling successes of Dutch art in the 17th century is that people were astonished by the realism of Dutch art during that time period and the way Dutch artists were able to express the realities of the world; the way light fell and the way flowers felt in their paintings. I wanted to be able to highlight that fact and the way that persuasive vision continues to be reflected [by] some contemporary artists.”
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Above. Attributed to Jan Anthonisz van Ravesteyn. Portrait of a Woman, unknown date. Oil on panel. Collection of the Vancouver Art Gallery, Founders’ Fund. Photo: Trevor Mills, Vancouver Art Gallery
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The exhibit explores the idea that several modes of artistic production practised in the 17th century in the Netherlands and Flanders ‌ still have resonance and significance to contemporary practitioners
“You get the sense of something building up from the interior of the work … and also the sense of light coming into the composition that the artist has depicted on the surface.”
The exhibit explores the idea that several modes of artistic production practised in the 17th century in the Netherlands and Flanders – specifically still life, portraiture, landscape and marine painting – still have resonance and significance to contemporary practitioners. The bulk of the work will be drawn from the collections of VAG and include Dutch and Flemish works illustrating the four artistic modes. These works will be complemented by loans of five works from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam that will fit into the four sections of the show.
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In the portrait section will be a pair of pendant portraits by Bartholomeus van der Helst and Ludolf Bakhuysen. The pair has been together for a long time, Thom said, and, as was generally the case at the time, depict the man in a more active mode than the female, who was supposed to be lovely and demure. Also from the Rijksmuseum are Salomon Ruysdael, Riverview at Deventer (landscape); Jan van de Capelle, Ships at a Calm Sea (marine); and Abraham Mignon, The Overturned Bouquet (still life).
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The contemporary pairings include Liz Magor’s Mouthful (still life); a group of four Thomas Ruff portraits; Jeff Wall’s Pine on the Corner and Concrete Ball (landscape); and an installation by Trevor Mahovsky and Rhonda Weppler (marine), which will be a reworking of their 30-foot yawl, titled Rozinante. Rozinante, as most people know, is the name of Don Quixote’s horse. It was also the name of the yawl, but, as Thom said, a 30-foot boat simply wouldn’t fit into the gallery, so this 14-foot boat is a remaking of the original. This section of the exhibit will also feature a number of marine works from VAG’s collection.
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Top. Balthasar van der Ast, Untitled, unknown date. Oil on panel. Collection of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Davidson. Photo: Jim Gorman, Vancouver Art Gallery Middle. Thomas Ruff, Portrait (Isabelle Graw), 1988. Chromogenic print. Collection of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Acquisition Fund Bottom. Roelandt Savery, Untitled, 1615. Oil on copper and panel. Collection of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Davidson. Photo: Trevor Mills, Vancouver Art Gallery
Liz Magor’s Mouthful is a large table work, created in 2008, that encompasses a number of elements. Thom pointed out that an interesting fact about still lifes in the 17th century is they were all about the passage of time. For instance, a vase of flowers might contain flowers that wouldn’t all bloom at the same time. Today, with hothouse flowers, that would not be an issue. Back then it certainly was. It would have been impossible to paint them all in one session. “People would be highly conscious that these things were passing,” Thom said. “You’d often see a sense of decay in these works – a bug or some rot – which suggests the transitory nature of life.” Each contemporary work echoes elements of the historical works. The modern portraits present ordinary people in a rather monumental fashion, mimicking the Dutch portraits of successful burghers that were very much in vogue. In the landscape section, Jeff Wall uses light in his photography with the sensibility of a Dutch master. “You can’t think about Jeff Wall’s work without thinking about how important light is in everything he does. That sense of dealing with light in a revelatory fashion is something you very much see in Dutch work of the 17th century,” Thom said. Thom’s hope is that people who view Persuasive Visions will indeed be persuaded that ideas relevant to the 17th century are still alive and important to the artists of today. The transitory nature of life is as evident now as it ever was. It is also important to stress that this is the first time VAG has created this sort of exhibit. As for any personal favourites in the collection, Thom said, “I’m hoping that people will be very pleasantly surprised by the juxtaposition of Liz Magor’s work with the still life works we will be putting in. I think Liz’s sculptures are often difficult for people to understand and I think that some of the issues she is addressing were very much addressed in 17th century painting.”
The Persuasive Visions exhibit runs June 15 to September 15, 2013 at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
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The Way to the Beach at English Bay Streetcars first brought crowds of Vancouverites to and from English Bay Beach at the foot of Davie Street The West End’s Davie Street links English Bay Beach to the highest point of land in the downtown peninsula, now the site of Davie Village. Brian Croft’s 1931 painting shows the west foot of Davie Street where it intersects with the Denman Street and Beach Avenue shopping areas overlooking English Bay Beach. On sunny weekends the red streetcars shown on Denman and Davie were typically full to capacity. The 1909 bathhouse shown lining the edge of the beach later served as the city’s first public aquarium, from 1939 until it was torn down in 1955. In the skyline in the distance are the copper green roof of the newly constructed Hotel Vancouver and the spire of St. John’s Presbyterian Church on the northwest corner of Comox and Broughton streets. On English Bay Beach some men are in full business suits but most are wearing the new topless-style bathing trunks. Davie Street was created in 1889, one of the first streets to be constructed in Vancouver’s West End. It was named after Alexander E. B. Davie, QC, premier of British Columbia at the time. Davie was born in Somerset England and became the first person to receive his entire law education in British Columbia. He married Constance Langford Skinner and
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The west foot of Davie Street at English Bay Beach where it intersects with the Denman Street and Beach Avenue shopping areas, 1931.
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they had seven children together. In 1889, just after being offered a position as a justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, Premier Davie died in office at 41. His replacement was the former newspaper owner and MLA John Robson. Robson is the namesake of Davie Street’s sister street, Robson Street. In 1895 A. E. B. Davie’s brother Theodore Davie succeeded Robson as premier. The Davie Street streetcar line opened in 1898 during the horse and buggy era at the dawn of the age of automobiles. Davie Street served as the major transportation link from the downtown business area and Yaletown to the West End’s Pacific Ocean beaches at English Bay. The beach at English Bay was originally called First Beach and was Vancouver’s favourite beach in the early decades. It was a popular getaway destination for relaxing and sunbathing, for watching the sun set over Vancouver Island or for learning to swim under the watchful eye of the legendary Joe Fortes, the city’s first lifeguard. The highest point of the whole downtown peninsula occurs by the high street section of Davie Street between
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Above. The foot of Davie Street in 1909, with the grand Imperial Roller Rink on the left and the original bath house on the right. City of Vancouver Archives, Be P31.3, by Major J. S. Matthews.
Burrard Street and Jervis Street, now a popular shopping area called Davie Village. In 1890 the first building to be built at the top of the hill on the newly created Davie Street was a handsome duplex that looked like it might belong in New Orleans. Owner Ferdinand Boucher was a local house contractor originally from Quebec. The unique Boucher duplex at 1112 Davie has somehow survived to the present day despite its neighbours being replaced by commercial buildings. Although renovated into a modern building, it still shows its original unique form. If you want, you can visit some of the earliest years of the West End by going one block north to Thurlow and Pendrell. Amid the modern apartment buildings you will find the sole remaining city block of 35 original West End homes, dating from the 1880s, 1890s and 1900s. These homes were restored a decade ago and are known as Mole Hill. They are an amazing showpiece of the original Victorian and Edwardian residential architecture from the earliest years of Davie Street and the West End.
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Emerging on the West Coast in the 1950s, modernism was an architectural movement that rejected the ornamentation of the past and celebrated the technological advancements of the 20th century. It was an expression of the enthusiasm and optimism that abounded in a country trying to lift itself from two world wars and a great depression. During this time cars became pieces of sculpture, rock ‘n’ roll replaced Bing Crosby and Glenn Miller, and architectural design shifted from European revival styles to buildings with horizontal, clean lines with blurred borders between inside and outside. Heavy walls were replaced with large curtains of glass flooding light into open interiors. The decorative motifs of the past gave way to a machine-inspired look of exposed structure and clean, austere lines. Modernist buildings are a physical record of a period in our history, representing a moment in time no less significant than that of more traditional Edwardian and craftsman houses.
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Heavy walls were replaced with large curtains of glass flooding light into open interiors; the decorative motifs of the past gave way to a machine-inspired look of exposed structure and clean, austere lines
With its flat roof, vertical siding, floor-to-ceiling windows and courtyard entrance, this three-bedroom house is a quintessential example of mid-20th century architecture in Vancouver. The underlying vision for the house was that of a functional, easy-to-live-in dwelling that would be an attractive, practical and adaptable home for a young family of five. Upon completion in 1963, the design provoked adverse comments, including allegations that the design was “unfriendly” because no windows faced the street and the screen sheltering the entrance to the courtyard limited public view of the house. These were new concepts in a city still smitten with more traditional craftsman and post-war bungalows. Still owned and lovingly cared for by the original owners, the basic design is largely unchanged except for a kitchen renovation, window updates and the installation of hardwood flooring. All the renovations have been done with the blessing of the original architect, Robert MacLeod (1932-2003) who was head of the School of Architecture at UBC in the mid-1970s. Careful additions of furniture and light fixtures, such as the “Sputnik”-style light fixture of Austrian crystal acquired in 1974 ensure the house stays true to its mid-20th century roots.
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The biggest change has come in the landscaping, with outdoor rooms providing special interest and unexpected pleasures. The Zen-inspired back garden is perfect for relaxation, restoration of inner resources and entertaining. The new garage emits a lantern-like glow when lit at night. The walkway to the front entrance is stunning, and leads to a southfacing courtyard filled with lush, colourful tropical plants that thrive in the sun. Hidden behind the beautifully planted front yard boarding the street is a walled vegetable planted in a formal pattern, with dividers providing easy access for maintenance. The enjoyment and ease with which the owners have lived in this house for 50 years attest to the philosophy, thought and skill provided by Robert MacLeod to its modernist design. It has proved functional and pleasing to the eye, without extraneous and unnecessary ornamentation making it a timeless piece of architecture – one that is still as relevant in 2013 as it was in 1963.
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“Modernism released us from the constraints of everything that had gone before with a euphoric sense of freedom.” — Arthur Erickson
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In April, the Vancouver Art Gallery launched its major summer exhibition in high style with the Grand Hotel Gala. This premier fundraising event marked the official opening of Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life, the first international exhibition to examine the cultural, social and design phenomena represented by the hotel industry. The gala featured an exclusive exhibition preview, a salute to the glamour of a bygone era with classic hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails from great hotels around the globe and a spectacular four-course dinner by world-class executive chefs Cameron Ballendine (Fairmont Hotel Vancouver), Ned Bell (Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver) and Ken Nakano (Rosewood Hotel Georgia). Among the special features, two beautiful luxury vehicles – the 2013 Bentley Mulsanne and the 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish – provided by event sponsor MCL Motor Cars, part of the Dilawri Group of Companies, were on display. After an opening reception at the gallery, the Vancouver Police Department Pipe Band piped the guests over to the Four Seasons hotel for the rest of the evening’s festivities. 1. Grand Hotel Gala event co-chairs from left: Andre Zotoff, general manager, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver; Robert Cima, general manager and regional vice president, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Lisa Turner, board of trustees, Vancouver Art Gallery; Steve Halliday, managing director, Rosewood Hotel Georgia 2. Sipping wine and looking fine at the opening of the Grand Hotel 3. MCL Motor Cars’ Dean Rideout, Tanis Sullivan and Barry Lau 4. General view of Vancouver Art Gallery 5. Vancouver Art Gallery director Kathleen Bartels officially opens the Grand Hotel exhibition 6. Donna Partridge and Brian Bartels 7. Guest curator Jennifer Volland and her co-curators, Stephanie Rebick and Bruce Grenville at the official opening 8. Rob and Debra Mitchell from Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel 9. Presenting sponsors from MCL Motor Cars: Tanis Sullivan, Dean Rideout, Ajay Dilawri, Greg Harland and Barry Lau (shown in photo 3) 10. Fred Lee, Martine Argent, Denise Ryan and Francesco Aquilini are excited to be at the opening of the Grand Hotel exhibition
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The Fast & The Luxurious
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Super Coupes It’s arguable that almost all of the world’s most elegantly beautiful automobiles just happen to be sports coupes and, certainly, that segment has had its classic standouts over the years. Look back in time and you’ll discover the most lusted-after cars of years gone by were coupes by Bugatti, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Aston Martin and a score of others.
toward coupes. There are technical benefits to closedcar design that have to do with rigidity. However well a convertible might be engineered, there’s always more platform flexing under hard driving conditions. The rigid bodyshell of a coupe will always provide an optimum amount of stiffness, with consequent handling benefits.
Why coupes are so popular with aficionados is difficult to say. One reliable specialist source recently published its list of the world’s 10 most expensive cars and all but one was a sports coupe. The odd car out happened to be a Maybach sedan – a brand that has recently been dropped from the Mercedes-Benz stable.
Our list of six super coupes includes many nameplates that have become legendary over the years and continue to make their mark on automotive history. Highperformance coupes continue to get maximum attention and the only radical change we are likely to see in the years ahead will be the adoption of hybrid powertrains of various designs. Many top-drawer automakers are already well advanced with the development of more fuel-efficient models.
It’s true that a lot of fun can be had with a convertible, but serious enthusiasts more often than not lean
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Lamborghini 2 2013 Aventador There’s an old story that Ferruccio Lamborghini, a manufacturer of tractors, started to build cars because he was dissatisfied with his Ferrari. Whatever the facts, the move led to a remarkable series of outstanding sports cars, topped recently with the strikingly styled Aventador. A head turner of the first degree, the new Lambo is a futuristic combination of curves and chiselled edges and is, perhaps, the most radical car from the Italian maker in years. Under the hood is a 6.5-L V12 delivering a lusty 416 HP and torque to match. This carbon fibre beauty is understandably costly and it’ll hit your piggy bank to the tune of $425,000.
Ferrari 3 2013 458 Italia One of the least expensive ways to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari is to opt for the new and appropriately named 458 Italia, a model that replaces a long and (usually) distinguished line of earlier cars at the Maranello automaker’s entry point. Ferrari is another automaker that rarely falters when it comes to looks. This one is really stunning with numerous modernistic design cues, but a healthy dose of Ferrari tradition too. Power comes from a melodious 562-HP 4.5-L V8 that’s a work of art in itself. The 458 is listed at around $268,000, which many believe to be a small price to pay for being able to own one of the most fabled nameplates in the world of performance cars.
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Interior Design Show West
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Interior Design Show West features amazing talent. Designers like Gaile Guevara of Modern604, bring a wealth of creativity and passion to the show each year. Come down and celebrate design with Gaile and 30,000 other enthusiasts. Official Show Guide Proudly Produced By
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Trends. Ideas. New Products. .For Your Home.
Kitchen Design: Gaile Guevara Design + Creative Photo: Tracy Ayton Photography june/july 2013
Pre-purchase your show tickets at idswest.com
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Get ready for our August/September Home Furnishings Issue aug/sept 2013
home furnishings issue
Dress your home to impress all year long Whether your style is classic, contemporary or custom, you’ll fall in love with the luxury furniture featured in this issue. You can also expect interviews with celebrated furniture designers, plus preview Frank Pollaro and Brad Pitt’s new furniture line.
Look for the August/September Home Furnishings Issue on major newsstands the week of July 22, 2013
Pre-show Feature + Exclusive for IDSwest, the largest contemporary design show on the West Coast
H&L proudly presents our Laneway Feature Home on-site at IDSwest, a first for this premier event. Come get an exclusive walk-through September 19-22 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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Subscribe and save. Visit HLmagazine.com/subscribe
Benvenuti a casa.
Visit Canada’s first Natuzzi Italia store at Sandy’s Furniture.
YOUR DESIGN BY NATUZZI Transform your home with the new 3D Natuzzi Configurator. With the innovative 3D interior design system “Your Design by Natuzzi” you and your sales representative can create your ideal space step-by-step, in real time and furnishing it with sofas and furniture.
1335 United Boulevard, Coquitlam 604.520.0800 www.sandysfurniture.ca/natuzzi-italia Mon - Wed: 9:30AM - 6PM • Thurs & Fri: 9:30AM - 9PM • Sat: 10AM - 6PM • Sun: 11AM - 5PM
ThE mOST pOwErFUl drivE: inSTinCT. The New FlyiNg Spur. With its exquisite interior and the power it places at your fingertips, nothing brings luxury and performance together like the new Flying Spur.
Bentley Vancouver 1730 Burrard Street Vancouver BC V6J 3G7 Canada For information call 604-738-5577 or visit bentleyvancouver.ca Bentley Flying Spur fuel consumption in l/100 km: Urban 22.4; Extra Urban 10.2; Combined 14.7; CO2 Emissions (combined) 343 g/km. Fuel consumption fgures are provisional and subject to Type Approval. For more information call 0808 100 5200 or visit www.bentleymotors.com. #FlyingSpur