®
VANCOUVER JEFFREY FISHER’S MARRAKECH INSPIRED DESIGN | ESCAPE WITH H&L TO SPIRIT RIDGE VINEYARD RESORT & SPA IN OSOYOOS
EMBRACING AUTUMN ELEGANT COMFORT WEST COAST STYLE
RICK HANSEN
FEATURE HOME
DISPLAY UNTIL NOVEMBER 12, 2012
$6.95 CAN HLMAGAZINE.COM
H&L EXCLUSIVE WITH DIFFERENCE MAKER, OLYMPIAN & MAN IN MOTION
oct/nov 2012
‘ALTAMONT MANOR’
WEST VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
TAKE A WALK ON THE DESIGN SIDE WITH JANE LOCKHART IN JANE’S WORLD | TONY PARSONS’ TAKE ON THE ART OF CONVERSATION
NOT ALL WINDOWS ARE CREATED EQUAL.
PREMIUM GLASS / SUPERIOR ENGINEERING / QUALITY HARDWARE / LUXURIOUS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FINISHES
W WW.VINYLTEK .C OM PARKSVILLE / V I C T O R I A / VA NC O UV E R / K E LO WNA
THE ART OF FINE LIVING
Luxury is not about opulence or great expense. It is the pleasure and joy of using beautiful things every day. Our vision of the modern home is warm and intimate, as well as stylish and sophisticated.
5520 Minoru Blvd (1 block west of Lansdowne Mall) Richmond BC 604.273.0155
october/november 2012
paramountfurniture.ca
1
Beautiful Furnishings for the Holidays! Choose from the best North American and Italian furniture available today. Any room. Any style. Spectacular chandeliers.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Shop now for the holiday season. A design service is available if you require it.
2
McKellars Interiors, in business for 30 years, is the Lower Mainland’s best kept secret conviently located in the heart of Coal Harbour.
1549 West Pender St. Vancouver | 604.734.1671 Free parking off Nicola Street
mckellarsinteriors.com | info@mckellarsinteriors.com
REDL SIEMATIC SUB ZERO GAGGENAU WOLF ASKO DORNBRACHT FRANKE
Exclusive representative of 102 - 1669 WEST 3RD AVENUE, VANCOUVER, BC | TEL 604.681.4457 | redlkitchenstudio.com
october/november 2012
Beaux Arts 2
3
4
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Thank you
october/november 2012
Anniversary
Sale!
5
6
HLMAGAZINE.COM
7
october/november 2012
Homes On An Exceptional Scale
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Consultation + management of all phases of design and construction to fulfill the vision of a timeless statement for your home.
8
A consistent + seamless execution of design details, environmental sensibility, livability and quality construction in order to contribute to a lasting investment.
T
KLIEWER BROS. CONSTRUCTION LTD.
www.kbcdevelopments.com
EST. 1959
604.764.7606
9
october/november 2012
contents homes
H&L vancouver october/november 2012
embracing autumn elegant comfort
west coast style pg 57
36
HOMES 20 INSPIRED DESIGN
36 Jane’s world Celebrating this season’s hearth and home By Jane Lockhart
48 FEATURE HOME: ‘cedar retreat’ by coastal construction Natural elegance in the wilderness By Jessica Krippendorf
58 deep seated comfort Settling in for the cold weather season in a big way By Michelle Hopkins
feature home
Under a Moroccan spell By Jeffrey Fisher
48
64 glam therapy
Escape to the master bedroom By Jessica Krippendorf
70 Pillows and Mohair and Velvet – Oh My! Tactile touches to create an authentic home oasis By Chelsea Forman
74 Rising from the Ashes West Coast design reconceptualises the modern fireplace By Ben Vorst
78 Up Where We Belong Lofty goals for maximizing space and connecting with your home By Roberto Bernardi
92 h&l’s galleria HLMAGAZINE.COM
Through the window: Dressing up your view on the world By Jill Lang
10
117 H&L’s Source Guide Directory Look What I Found, In the news, and H&L’s guide to quality retailers, local builders, suppliers & showrooms
64
october/november 2012
VISIT US AT JORDANS.CA
11
contents living
H&L vancouver october/november 2012
28
living 28 CELEBRITY PROFILE: RICK HANSEN Twenty five years of the incomparable man in motion By Tracey Drake
42 tony’s take Tony Parsons talks about the art of conversation By Tony Parsons
98
86 Words & Watercolours Views from above: downtown Vancouver Words and paintings by Robert Amos
98 Escape Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa in Osoyoos, BC By Tracey Drake and Chelsea Forman
106 H&L’s Epicure: Autumn Inspiration A different take on classic comfort foods Words by Ryan Cooney | Recipes by Chef John Waller
112 rejoice! The third pillar of beautiful skin By Dr. Mark Lupin
HLMAGAZINE.COM
114 BENTLEY LAUNCH EVENT
12
2013 Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8 launch By Chelsea Forman
120 society Find your voice
106
A touch of elegance
manufacturer’s
rebate
Min.
$200
*See this participating dealer for details
The Holiday Home Makeover Event Makeover your home this holiday season with Hunter Douglas window fashions. Pirouette® window shadings play with light and give your home that special holiday sparkle. From September 1st to December 19th, 2012, ask us how you can receive a minimum of $200 in Hunter Douglas manufacturer’s rebates.
Best Window Fashions 11-3003 Kingsway Vancouver, BC 604-436-3738 info@bestwindow.ca bestwindow.ca
Chintz & Company 950 Homer Street Vancouver, BC 604-689-2022 info@chintz.com chintz&company.com
Designer’s Resource Centre 108-8449 Main Street Vancouver, BC 604-322-7611 info@designersresourcecentre.com designersresourcecentre.com
Fabricana - Interior Delights 1348 United Blvd Coquitlam, BC 604-528-9100 askus@interiordelights.ca interiordelights.ca
Kensington Paint and Decorating 6791 Hastings Street Burnaby, BC 604-320-2565 kensingtonpaintanddecorating.com
Concord Interiors 103-2429 152nd Street Surrey, BC 604-536-5598 blindsdrapes.com
Fabricana - Interior Delights 4591 Garden City Road Richmond, BC 604-276-2553 askus@interiordelights.ca interiordelights.ca
Jabot Window Coverings 2413 Marine Drive West Vancouver, BC 604-922-4668 info@jabotinteriors.com jabotinteriors.com
The Added Touch 16-3033 King George Blvd Surrey, BC 604-538-5889 theaddedtouch@hotmail.com
october/november 2012
Scan with your smartphone.
13
®
Publisher & Founder Robert Read Editor-in-Chief/ Associate Publisher Tracey Drake Creative Art Director Karla Peckett Graphic Design Director Leia Vik Assistant to the Editor Chelsea Forman Social Media Marketing Stephanie Hayes Office Assistant Gabriela Gorea Accounts Kathleen Sebastian Accountant Douglas Parkhurst, CA Photographers Alec Watson Tony Puerzer Contributing Writers John Adams Robert Amos Roberto Bernardi Tracey Drake Jeffrey Fisher Chelsea Forman Michelle Hopkins Danda Humphreys Jessica Krippendorf Jill Lang Jane Lockhart Dr. Mark Lupin Goody Niosi Robert Pesti Tony Parsons Victoria Ryan Ben Vorst Homes & Living Vancouver Island 250.383.7323 Toll Free: 1.855.myHLMAG (694.5624) VP of Sales – Vancouver Island Robert Read robert@readmedia.ca
Letters to the Editor H&L welcomes your comments, questions and opinions. Send your letters via email to editor@hlmagazine.com H&L Newsletter For a limited time only - Get a FREE digital subscription to Homes & Living magazine plus gain FREE access to never before seen pictures of H&L’s exclusive feature homes. Sign up at HLMagazine.com. H&L Displays Looking for a FREE copy of Homes & Living magazine? Back issues of Homes & Living magazine can be found at advertiser showrooms in your area free of charge. 2012 Publication Schedule H&L Victoria: bi-monthly, 6x annually; H&L Vancouver: bi-monthly, 6x annually; H&L Central Island: seasonally, 4x annually Subscription Services Subscribe today and receive a second subscription for a friend at 50% off! Visa/MasterCard accepted Phone: 1.855.myHLmag (694-5624) Online: HLmagazine.com Email: subs@HLmagazine.com All rights reserved. No part of Homes & Living magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed written consent of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any editorial or advertising matter. Homes & Living is a registered trademark of Read Media Inc. with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office of Canada. Trademark registration number TMA799,399. Any use of trademark, without the publisher’s written consent, is strictly prohibited. Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement - 41950525 CCAB membership applied July 2012
Account Executive – Vancouver Island Mario Gedicke mario@readmedia.ca
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Homes & Living Vancouver 604.682.4000 Toll Free: 1.855.myHLMAG (694.5624)
14
Come visit our NEW location 720 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-326-3000 paradigmkitchendesign.com
VP of Sales & Operations - Vancouver Julie Hamilton julie@readmedia.ca Account Executive - Vancouver Tage Harris tage@readmedia.ca
HLMAGAZINE.COM
CORPORATE OFFICE: READ media Inc. Publisher of Homes & Living Magazine #110 - 2940 Jutland Road Victoria, BC V8T 5K6 Tel: 250.383.READ (7323) Toll Free: 1.855.myHLMAG (694.5624) Fax: 250.383.7328 © copyright 2008-2012 READ media Inc.
m
e
d
i
a
VANCOUVER AREA RETAIL GROUP VANCOUVER 1395 West Broadway 604 - 736 - 7411
604-331- BENZ (2369)
NORTH VANCOUVER 1375 Marine Drive 604- 984 - 9351
© 2012 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. SL 63 AMG European model shown.
mbvancouver.ca BURNABY 1325 Boundary Road 604 - 639 -3300
RICHMOND AUTO MALL 5691 Parkwood Way 604- 278-7662
SURREY 15508-104 Avenue 604- 581-7662
october/november 2012
The all-new 2013 SL-Class.
15
Editor’s
message
I live in a little village, within the big city, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. One of the exceptional aspects of living here is how British Columbians embrace pastoral, while celebrating cosmopolitan. Our big city is made up of a diverse array of small villages and neighbourhood enclaves. As autumn descends on our shores; we are reminded of how this multiplicity and sense of community adds to our quality of life. We don’t really retreat indoors during the colder months, do we? Instead, British Columbians embrace the weather and take up different sports and outdoor activities. However, it also becomes the perfect time to work on inside home projects and Homes & Living magazine’s ‘Embracing Autumn’ issue is all about helping you achieve that goal.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Tony Parsons is sharing his Take on the Art of Conversation [page 42] – a must read in this issue. Celebrity interior designer and H&L columnist Jeffrey Fisher casts a Moroccan spell on us, taking us to Marrakesh [page 20]; showing readers how to infuse colour and spice into this year’s home decor. On a more intimate note, if you are looking to add a little glamour to your master bedroom this season, check out H&L’s article, Glam Therapy on page 64.
16
Meet Rick Hansen – this issue’s Celebrity Profile. I don’t think I fully understood the depths of the term ‘Difference Maker’ until this interview. Read about an inspirational Canadian
who rose above a life-changing accident to become a force to be reckoned with for more than twenty five years. What does the future hold for Canada’s Man In Motion? Where does his family love to vacation in BC? Find out on page 28. H&L’s feature home, Altamont Manor [page 48] is a little piece of traditional heaven in West Vancouver. Custom built by Can-Rel Homes, this is the perfect home for our Embracing Autumn issue. Altamont Manor is a Europeaninspired residence that spans three levels and 8,038 square feet. Escape with H&L to Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa [page 98]. If you are looking for a different take on an Okanagan adventure, Spirit Ridge is the place for you. Situated in Canada’s only desert in Osoyoos, BC, this unique resort property offers so much to do, and seamlessly blends casual elegance with modern conveniences. As you fall forward, enjoy the cooler weather and embrace it as the perfect reason to get to know your own home–your personal retreat–all over again.
Tracey Drake,
Editor-in-Chief/Associate Publisher Member: Canadian Society of Magazine Editors Your letters and comments are always welcome. Send email to editor@hlmagazine.com
HIS LITTLE SECRET
75 Years of Special Moments 823 6 Avenue SW 403 269 4800 Parking behind store Goldsmiths • designers • Gemologists • Watchmakers brinkhaus.com
october/november 2012
YOUR BIG SURPRISE
17
18
HLMAGAZINE.COM
FOR THE COLLECTOR IN ALL OF US. (HOMES & LIVING NOW AVAILABLE ON NEWSSTANDS!)
CHECK OUT THESE FINE LOCATIONS TO START YOUR COLLECTION: BC FERRIES, CHAPTERS/INDIGO BOOK STORES, THRIFTY’S, SAVE-ON-FOODS, SHOPPERS DRUG MART, LONDON DRUGS LTD., OVERWAITEA FOOD GROUP, LOBLAW’S COMPANIES LTD., FAIRWAY MARKETS, SAFEWAY’S, QUALITY FOODS, 7-ELEVEN, AND PHARMASAVE TO NAME A FEW.
“HOMES & LIVING IS A SUPERB PUBLICATION, PRODUCED AT THE HIGHEST QUALITY STANDARDS, COUPLED WITH ITS EXCEPTIONAL LOCAL EDITORIAL CONTENT WE EXPECT THAT HOMES & LIVING WILL BE A TOP SELLER RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE.” COAST TO COAST NEWSSTAND SERVICES “HOMES & LIVING MAGAZINE - WHAT A SPECTACULAR PUBLICATION! THIS MAGAZINE OOZES WITH THE HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTION STANDARDS THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO PICK IT UP AND IS HARD TO PUT DOWN.”
HOMES & LIVING® MAGAZINE
HLMAGAZINE.COM CAUTION! GREAT IDEAS TO HELP YOU SPEND™
october/november 2012
DEAN MAILEY/PRESIDENT- FUSION COMMUNICATIONS VANCOUVER
19
jf INSPIRED DESIGN
jeffrey fisher
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Jeffrey Fisher, owner and principal designer of Jeffrey Fisher Home in Toronto is a regular design expert on CityTVs CityLine, and has contributed design segments for Breakfast Television, CTV’s CanadaAM and CHCH Morning Live. Jeffrey’s custom bedding designs have been featured on HBO’s Sex and the City and are sold exclusively on The Shopping Channel.
20
Jeffrey Fisher Home | jeffreyfisherhome.com
UNDER A MOROCCAN SPELL
Words by Jeffrey fisher
The great thing about inspiration is that it can come from any experience and triggered when least expected. A hazy late summer sky has been known to put me into a tailspin at the paint store and even a walk through the hall of mirrors at Versailles inspired me to cover a client’s powder room entirely in mirror. Inspiration can come from the most simplistic, natural experience or the most extravagant, over the top one. Either way, along the way I’ve learned the key is to do something with those spontaneous moments of inspiration. I have also learned that it’s one thing to find inspiration and it’s another to act on it.
under a
MOROCCAN SPELL
A little over a year ago I had the sublime pleasure of visiting the Moroccan city of Marrakech. Like most of my trips it was spontaneous, without over-thinking or extensive planning and it didn’t disappoint.
My hotel, La Mamounia (mamounia.com), one of Morocco’s historical treasures, was just a short walk from the market. Ever since it opened its doors in 1923 it has been the Marrakech hotel for the rich and famous. Not surprisingly, with more than 85 years under her belt, the hotel was in need of a major restoration. Renowned international interior designer Jacques Garcia restored La Mamounia to its original glory reopening its doors in 2009. There is no way for me to properly articulate the exotic spell that washed over me the instant I walked through the Moorish arch of La Mamounia. The fairytale setting, the waft of orange blossoms and the ornate architecture was like nothing I have ever experienced before. All this before I even got to my room.
october/november 2012
Marrakech combines an old fortified city (the medina) with modern neighbourhoods and has the country’s largest traditional Berber market (souk). It was in the labyrinthine corridors of the souk where I found stalls selling hand-spun textiles, inlaid mirrors, brass lanterns, wooden chests, ceramic vases, carpets pretty much anything I could want and a few things I could do without. To say I was on sensory overload is an understatement.
21
jf
La Mamounia
Above. Layer upon layer of pattern, texture and rich colour create exotic, palatial suites at La Mamounia. Photos by Anson Smart.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Once ushered into my suite pictured here, I needed time alone to take it all in. Layer upon layer of pattern, texture and colour had been used to create an exotic, palatial suite that was magical. I roamed from room to room in awe of every detail. My initial reaction was to wonder why we don’t live like this in Canada but realized that only skilled master craftsmen and centuries-old techniques could create this style of architecture and design. Here in Canada there has been simply no reason for our trade people to master such skills, and materials required to properly execute such intricate and costly designs aren’t readily available. Would we want such elaborate interiors? Truth told, probably not.
22
But there are sophisticated ways to infuse hints of Marrakech style into our homes without looking like we’re designing the sets for a remake of Casablanca.
Entrance to Souk. Photo by Jeffrey Fisher.
23
october/november 2012
jf
Moroccans are heavily influenced by their Islamic, Spanish and French history
Moroccan glazed ceramic tiles
HLMAGAZINE.COM
TILES
24
The intricate use of tile in a Moroccan home is as common as drinking mint tea. After my short holiday in Marrakech I realize tiling my walls isn’t realistic but a powder room floor can make a real statement. The Moroccans are heavily influenced by their Islamic, Spanish and French history and each culture has left a specific imprint on not only the architecture of Morocco but the styles of tiling as well.
This light was sourced by Jeffrey to be used in a client’s entryway. Welcoming guests, it successfully sets an instant, extraordinary tone for the home. Notice the heavy Moroccan influence and how it interacts in a modern setting. The antique bronze finish is this year’s replacement to satin nickel. Available at Illuminations Lighting Solutions. Item 118-42 Corbett Lighting, corbettlighting.com
LIGHTING The decorative elements that impressed me most on my trip were the Moroccan light fixtures. One of the most important things to understand about Moroccan lighting is that the actual light emitted is secondary to the ambiance it produces. Moroccan lighting takes moody, romantic lighting to a whole new level. I personally love the pierced tin fixtures that cast beautiful intricate patterns across floors, walls and ceilings.
•
• Closet Organizers • Shutters • Pantry Organizers • Garage Organizers Window Coverings • Shutters • Shower Enclosures • Bathroom Hardware • Mirrors
STOR - MORE Closet & Blinds 111-19231 54th Ave. 604.575.8870
Get what you need, and get on with life.
stormore.com
Travel + Leisure Magazine - “World’s Best Awards “, 2012 TripAdvisor “Traveller’s Choice - Luxury Catetgory” , 2012
Fall &Winter Escapes
Morrocan silver tea tray, tea pot and glass tea cups from Palmyra Design. palmyradesign.com
SMALL FURNITURE PIECES VANCOUVER, B.C.
Exceptional Dining Downtown Location Luxurious Spa Memorable Christmas Gift Ideas reservations@wedgewoodhotel.com – 604.608.5314 or 1.800.663.0666 www.wedgewoodhotel.com
october/november 2012
Moroccan tea tables and leather poufs have become a mainstay in the design world of late and both add form and function to any room. A Moroccan pouf is the equivalent of an ottoman and can work as a seat, footstool or small table. Poufs are typically made of leather and come in a wide variety of dyed colours. The tea tables are light, portable and practical and look great when used in multiples in front of a sofa.
25
jf
the rug dance
Above. Vibrant rugs under the Moroccan sun. Photo by Jeffrey Fisher.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
CARPETS & RUGS
26
Give me neutral coloured walls and furniture and then allow me to jazz it up with a Moroccan rug and I’m a happy man. When I was in Marrakech I went to La Porte d’Or, the oldest and most established antique shop in Marrakech Medina in the thick of the souk. It was there the rug dance began. After hours of tea drinking and learning the finer points of handmade rugs from all over the country, the bargaining began. It’s an experience that I highly recommend everyone gets to enjoy at least once in a lifetime. And the best part is they can fold and tie up a rug as small as your carry-on luggage.
Showing off a stunning wedding shawl in La Porte D’Or in Marrakech. Photo by Jeffrey Fisher.
COLOUR
Details Jeffrey’s Favourite Moroccan Colours
Photo courtesy of Palmyra Designs | palmyradesign.com
Benjamin Moore Richmond Green 553
Benjamin Moore – Sunflower 2019-30
Benjamin Moore- Moroccan Spice AF 285
Benjamin Moore Tomato Tango CSP-1145
Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue 791
Benjamin Moore - Ochre 2151-30
october/november 2012
In the
Moroccans tend to favour warm, rich colours such as red and ochre rather than cold pale hues. They are also fond of bright sunny colours like vivid yellows or electric blues. Colour forecasts for 2013 are right on trend for infusing our décor with Moroccan flavour.
27
celebrity profile:
Rick Hansen
HLMAGAZINE.COM
The Man, the Olympian, the Difference Maker.
28
Words by tracey drake
34 countries, 4 continents, 40,075 kilometres and that was only the start of his journey...
Twenty five years of the incomparable man in motion You only have to be in Rick Hansen’s presence for a few minutes to feel the power of his conviction and immense love for life. It is at once humbling and exhilarating. What started with a personal tragedy in 1973 has become an extraordinary story of strength, commitment, perseverance and national pride for Rick Hansen.
The Making of a Difference Maker On June 27, 1973, Rick Hansen and a friend were riding in the back of an open bed pickup truck, returning home from a fishing trip. Hit by an oncoming car, both were thrown from the vehicle, and 15 year old Rick sustained a spinal cord injury that would leave him paralyzed from the waist down. During the 1970s and 1980s, Rick completed arduous rehabilitation, took up table tennis [winning a gold medal at the Pacific Northwest Games for the Disabled] and went on be the first person with a physical disability to graduate from the University of British Columbia with a Degree in Physical Education.
Left. Rick Hansen wheeling accross Allenby Bridge in Jordan.
It is also during this period that Rick met his would-be mentor, Terry Fox – through the game of basketball - and the two became fast friends. In fact, it was Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope that inspired Rick to embark on the Man on Motion World Tour in 1985. Terry Fox was also a personal inspiration for Rick Hansen, who went on to win 19 international wheelchair marathons, the world title 4 times, 9 gold medals at the 1982 Pan American Wheelchair Games, and represented Canada at the 1984 Olympics. In 1979, 1980, and 1982, Rick Hansen was named Canada’s Disabled Athlete of the Year. After the Terry Fox Miracle of Hope run was halted due to illness, the Man In Motion Foundation sponsored the Terry Fox Exhibit at the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum – a lasting legacy for Rick Hansen’s mentor, benevolent champion and friend.
october/november 2012
Anything is Possible
29
HLMAGAZINE.COM
30
“Go after your dreams. Strive to be the best you can be.” Above. Rick Hansen wheeling in Southern Ontario during November of 1986.
— Rick Hansen
To Dream the Impossible Dream
When the tour concluded, Rick started the Rick Hansen Foundation, to find a cure for spinal cord injuries and create accessible communities. Since 1988, the Rick Hansen Foundation has turned the original $26 million raised into $252 million in investments towards spinal cord research, accessibility projects and quality of life initiatives. The Rick Hansen Foundation is tirelessly committed, each and every day, to building a completely inclusive society, where every individual can contribute in meaningful ways to their communities. One of the foundation’s newer programs is ‘The Day of Possibilities’, an annual rallying point for Canadians to come together on May 22nd and help transform lives. Another program, the Rick Hansen School Program inspired me. I asked him how it came to be and its purpose. Rick responded with palpable passion. “Our young people are such engaged citizens that I wanted to find a way to motivate them to take the lead on building a healthy and more inclusive world. Through sharing the story of the Man In Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen School Program highlights the need to make communities more accessible and inclusive.” Across Canada, there are more than 1,300 schools taking part in the Rick Hansen School Program. This is an exceptional gauge of the desire of Canada’s youth to be future difference makers.
Golden Lilly Pond 1457 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver | 604.925.8333 Tuesday through Saturday 10 - 5 or by appointment
stittgen.com 2011 CANADIAN EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN COMPETION WINNER
Do You Have the Best Mortgage?
604.868.7081 | kerry@casidy.ca | 5 - 3260 Edgemont Blvd. North Vancouver
october/november 2012
The Man in Motion World Tour was a feat of epic proportion. Beginning on March 21, 1985, it took two years, two months and two days for Rick Hansen to accomplish what most of us will not accomplish in a lifetime: 40,075 kilometres, 34 countries, four continents, and $26 Million in donations – not to mention setting in motion a selfless life path that would change Rick’s life and the lives of countless others touched by this difference maker, over the course of nearly three decades. Lucky for us, it also changed a nation and how we appreciate and celebrate the ability of those with physical disability.
31
Left. Rick Hansen wheeling on the Great Wall of China on April 13, 1986 during the Chinese leg of the Man In Motion World Tour. Right. Rick Hansen wheels on the Great Wall of China during the symbolic Relay on the 25th Anniversary of the Man in Motion World Tour.
Many in Motion
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Twenty five years later, Rick Hansen continues to inspire a nation, and possibly the world. On March 21, 2010, immediately following the Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games, the 25th Anniversary Man In Motion Tour began. Many in motion joined Rick and his team as they celebrated 25 years of accomplishment while charting a new vision for the future. Starting on August 24, 2011 and ending in Vancouver on May 22, 2012, the 25th Anniversary cross-Canada relay spanned 12,000 kilometres, visited 600 Canadian communities and celebrated 7,000 Canadian difference makers who are making a difference in their communities.
32
Rick Hansen has worked tirelessly to create awareness for those with a physical disability, and also to raise funds for spinal cord injury research. What drives him is simple and his goal has never faltered: the hope that one day, medicine and science will come together to find a cure for spinal cord injury and to create a country where inclusion is the rule, rather than the exception.
In the
Details ACTS OF KINDNESS During the original Man In Motion World Tour (1985-1987), Rick received the following from well-wishers along the way: • • • • • • • •
200,007 letters 1,091 baseball caps 277 t-shirts 234 plaques 128 sweatshirts 113 pennants 73 toys 47 flags
HOME AND OFFICE FURNITURE WITH AN ATTITUDE FREE COVERED PARKING AVAILABLE 1275 WEST 6th AVE. VANCOUVER, B.C. V6H 1A6 | T: 604 730 1275
MON-WED & FRI 10 - 7 | THURS 10 - 9 | SAT 10 - 6 | SUN 11 - 6
Fall Fashion Inspiration Style COME SEE OUR EXCITING BRAND NEW LINE-UP.
www.inspirationfurniture.ca
october/november 2012
Always trendsetting. The Eclectic look is in!
33
During the original Man In Motion tour, Rick averaged 30,000 strokes a day – overcoming rough roads, bad weather, sickness and injury.
The
Photo provided by the Rick Hansen Foundation.
Personal Side Q&A: How do the people of British Columbia inspire you? “I’m a proud British Columbian – born and raised here. I’m inspired by the passion, commitment and hardworking nature of British Columbians; along with their devotion to family and community. Over the last 25 years, I’ve had the unique privilege of meeting so many British Columbians, and Canadians, dedicated to creating healthier, more inclusive communities. I’m particularly inspired by our young people and their incredible competency and ability to juggle and balance many priorities including taking time to contribute to making the world a better place. The ingenuity of their responses, as well as the scope of their commitment to local, provincial, national and global causes makes me realize that our future is largely being driven by our youth. They inspire me to set the bar higher and to create a global network of difference makers.”
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Where does the Hansen family love to vacation in British Columbia?
34
“There are so many great vacation spots in BC, but I’d have to say one of our favourites is our family cabin near Galiano Island. The cabin is very private and only accessible by boat – it’s like our little retreat. Some of my most precious memories are from our time spent at the cabin – fishing, boating and spending quality time, away from the distractions of our everyday lives.”
In your opinion, as a British Columbian, what are the best aspects of raising a family here? “We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world! Growing up in Williams Lake gave me a great appreciation for nature and the outdoors. As a result, this has always been a big part of my life. We are so lucky to live in a province where both the mountains and ocean are literally in our backyard – these surroundings really help to cultivate a healthy, active lifestyle. My wife, Amanda and I chose to raise our family here because of its diversity and close proximity to nature. British Columbia is a mosaic of cultures, which in turn, creates a global community. We wanted our children to grow up learning the value of hard work, finding their place in a global society and pursuing a healthy and meaningful life where they can make a difference and pay it forward.”
Is there any one current focus, program or initiative you would like H&L readers to know about? “Through the Rick Hansen Foundation and Institute, we are committed to accelerating a cure for spinal cord injury, while offering initiatives to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. I invite British Columbians to visit our website – rickhansen.com - and learn about the various ways they can support our vision of a world that is healthy and inclusive.”
What new inspirations have you drawn from this amazing 25th anniversary of the Man In Motion Tour? “Our story and mission is relevant today and greater desire from people around the world to work together. I believe this is no longer one man in motion’s journey; it’s a journey of many.”
october/november 2012
GRAPHICS | LE DOUCET
www.cci renos.com | 604 980 8384
it’s all about the details...
35
JANE’s world
Hearth and Home
shake the effects of the gloomy months
HLMAGAZINE.COM
A bright, white kitchen is most appreciated during the dreary winter months.
36
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. Interior Design and Story by Jane Lockhart Jane Lockhart Interior Design | janelockhart.com Photography by Brandon BarrĂŠ
Words by Jane Lockhart
Hearth &
home The one common fact about living in a great country like Canada is that we all share the winter season. Whether you’re up to your knees in snow or deluged with drizzle, the bleak, sunless days of winter remind us of the importance of making our interior spaces warm and cheery. Creating light and energy in our environments is key to helping us shake off the effects of Canada’s dreary winter months.
Family Plan
The three key elements the couple was looking for were function, comfort and warmth. They also wanted to preserve the turn-of-thecentury Edwardian style but add a modern twist. The clean and simple wide-rail, shaker-style cabinetry, in Benjamin Moore’s Oxford white paint, defines the style. Continuing the dark oak hardwood flooring, used throughout the rest of the house, into the new kitchen, seamlessly connects the space to the adjacent family room and adds a ton of warmth to the area.
october/november 2012
It was with this in mind that Stephan and Anna Maria embarked on a major kitchen renovation in their 30’s era home. Dark, cramped and too small for their growing family, their existing kitchen certainly wasn’t suited for entertaining. A plan was devised to extend the existing kitchen with an addition that would double its size to include a large island, a floor-to-ceiling pantry and beverage centre, a comfy breakfast nook and, the piece de resistance, a lounge area with modern fireplace.
37
gather together
The warmth of hardwood floors underfoot is a treat for feet on chilly winter mornings and lends classic good looks to a modern kitchen.
An elegant granite-topped island that seats four comfortably for family meals is the perfect place for guests to gather on special occasions.
Hub of the House A large entertainment-friendly central island with a stunning granite countertop encourages family and friends to gather in the new kitchen at the back of the house. The original back wall of the house was removed to open the kitchen up into the living and dining rooms towards the front of the house. Glazed garden doors maximize natural light letting the sun stream in and offer convenient access from the kitchen to the back deck and garden views.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Warm Up To Colour
38
To warm up the cool feel of the large, all-white kitchen the walls are painted a warm, deep gray with Benjamin Moore’s Kendal Charcoal, a colour drawn from the island’s granite top. This colour adds depth to the room and balances the white cabinets. The rich patterning of the countertop adds movement and texture to the space. More texture is added to the backsplash that features thin marble tiles laid in a random horizontal pattern to create interest at eye level.
Stainless steel pull-out with swivel shelving provides valuable storage.
Cinétique large 3 seat sofa design Sacha Lakic full relax electrical mechanism
Photo Michel Gibert. Special thanks: Bernard Reyboz “Tripodes”, 2003, TASCHEN, Alicante.
Dervish cocktail tables design NRD
CALGARY - 225 10th Avenue SW - Tel. 403-532-4401 - VANCOUVER - 716 West Hastings - Tel. 604-633-5005 - Complimentary parking and interior design services.
Designed for you
Showrooms, collections, news and catalogs www.roche-bobois.com For interior design professionals only www.rochebobois-id.com
october/november 2012
Independant full relax electrical mecanisms in back and seat, with control pad and USB port. View the Cinétique in motion on www.roche-bobois.com/cinetique_us
39
Inset at just the right height to warm up the seating area, the rectangular gas fireplace is the jewel of this open-concept space.
Family Dining A dining area that seats 4 to 6 comfortably is a wonderful addition to this kitchen. To save space and add interest, the seating around the rectangular dark oak table includes chairs on one side and a cushioned bench seat built in between the two floor-to-ceiling cabinets. This convenient nook is a great place to cozy up for informal family dining or to curl up on chilly weekend mornings with a hot java and the newspaper.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Gather Round the Fire
40
Last but not least, what makes this kitchen special is the adjacent sitting area that features a modern inset gas fireplace, an element the clients really wanted to incorporate into their large family kitchen. This small lounge area with two modern chairs flanking the fireplace is shared by the living room on the opposite side making this a favorite gathering place when entertaining. The fireplace with its granite surround that matches the island countertop, designed to connect the two spaces, draws attention making it a welcomed focal point in the house.
YOUR KITCHEN, YOUR STYLE
DESIGN & RENOVATION BY TIA MORAS, CMKBD
Above. A rectangular table with inset bench seating and upholstered chairs seats six to eight for formal dining.
2990 Arbutus Street, Vancouver lonetreekitchens.ca | 604.739.1110
CUSTOM CABINETRY & RENOVATIONS TO SUIT YOUR LIFE
october/november 2012
SHOWROOM Mon - Fri 9-5 | Sat 10-4
By choosing rich colours like mid-gray, taupe and warm white you can achieve a look that’s cool in summer and warm in winter. This palette is the perfect backdrop for any trendy or favourite accent colour you want to introduce. And don’t forget the best element that’s sure to warm up any décor – family and friends!
41
tony’s take
on the Art of Conversation...
tony parsons broadcaster
Born in England in 1939, Tony came to Canada as a 10 year old boy. Originally wanting to be a lawyer, Tony was persuaded to become a broadcaster, and after decades of broadcasting in radio and television across Canada, Tony now works for CHEK and CBC Vancouver.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
I had a real conversation a while ago.
42
Well, two in fact - both of them in situations that make exchanges between two people easy and pleasurable. Old friends sitting down over lunch or, in the other case, a beer after a round of golf in Kelowna. In both instances they were encounters following a long period of not seeing either one of my friends. Nino had become almost estranged from a group of friends we both share. I missed him. So I called to bring him back into the fold as it were. And of course we had a lot to tell each other. And a lot to ask. What was he doing now? How did he spend his time now that he was all but retired? How was his family? You know, the kind of chat that follows the sudden realization that someone has been missing from your life for far too long. Now, because we both reached out, we’re semiregular lunch companions again. And happier. And we always seem to have something to talk about. In Brian’s case it was two old buddies simply “catching up.” But the point is we were talking, face to face. No emails, although I’m sure they both can and do. No tweets, no twitters. Conversation the way it used to be as in Sunday dinners around the family table; just a natural exchange of information. Nothing that would change the world. Words flying every which way in a fun and easy fashion. What I’m getting at here is the art of conversation!
october/november 2012
words by tony parsons
43
tony’s take
on the Art of Conversation...
Like so many others, I fear for its survival in a world of iPhones, Facebook, LinkedIn, BlackBerrys, iPads, e-mails and all that other paraphernalia that litters our lives.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
They are useful devices, of course; they have their place but they are slowly stealing our conversational skills. It may well be a generational phenomenon. You don’t see many people my age hammering away at the keyboard of the latest, leading edge piece of communications knick-knackery. We just do enough so as not to get left behind. Not quite Luddites but never in the forefront. We can sit down and comfortably enjoy the challenge of actually putting sentences and ideas together, firing them across the table, in a verbal ping pong game. Or simply enjoy an hour or so of someone’s company without having to jam an idea into a one-hundred and forty character electronic box. I’ve done that, by the way, and it’s not that easy.
44
One also wonders about the erosion of people’s ability to listen or at least be given a chance to listen, in a world fraught with change and, in some cases, exclusion. In a damned if you do, damned if you don’t, situation, a lot of people are left on the electronic sidelines watching without participating, shouting out “choose me, choose me” to no response. Perhaps they are the people who are keeping conversational skills alive simply because they have no choice to revert to the old, traditional, methods of communication, moving your lips instead of your fingertips.
“The face is a picture of the mind with the eyes as its interpreter.” — Marcus Tullius Cicero
BRANDING | GRAPHIC DESIGN | WEB DEVELOPMENT | ORGANIC SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION | SOCIAL MEDIA PELICANSTUDIOS.COM
october/november 2012
D E S I G N & C O M M U N I C AT I O N S
45
tony’s take
on the Art of Conversation...
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” — Albert Einstein
HLMAGAZINE.COM
What next we must wonder. That newfangled ‘video chat’ technology is amusing, isn’t it?
46
We used to think about what it would be like to speak to, and see, at the same time, a friend sojourning in a distant province in China or a bustling suburb in Vancouver or New York. Now we know. It’s a useful development if you are in the news-gathering world as I am. But the herky-jerky, out of synch images hurt my eyes. But, mark my words, in its refined state, which will surely come, it will be hailed as the greatest invention since sliced bread. And we have more technology to test our minds and our bank balances. We will also have another infringement on the pleasure of pure and simple conversation. Alas, what Simon and Garfunkel once lamented in their super-hit song “Sounds of Silence” might well come true. Remember the words? “People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening!”
ADVERTI SEMENT
Best of Both Worlds
O
ceanfront property is a luxury many of us fantasize about, but rarely envision as a viable option. The Cape on Bowen Island not only makes it viable, but entirely possible. Imagine seamlessly combining wholesome island life with the vitality of the city every day. The Cape on Bowen is a hot property because it affords buyers the luxury of having the best of both worlds. “People love having the ability to live both a tranquil, peaceful island life and still have 20-minute access to Vancouver by ferry,” she says, adding that 30-minute water taxi rides are also available out of Granville Island and Coal Harbour. Candy Ho, Executive Officer of Sales and Marketing at The Cape on Bowen Community Development says that the group is building on its huge success from last year, having sold 65% of their Phase One lots, which was more than all other luxury, island waterfront sales in the region combined. This year the project has had a tremendously successful launch. Within two weeks of releasing Phase Two, one of The Cape’s signature waterfront lots - with over 600 feet of low bank ocean frontage - sold at a trend setting price of above $4 million. This sale firmly establishes the development’s desirability and exclusivity. Ho says that The Cape’s purchasers are attracted to the unique opportunity that this development offers to build and own private moorage, enjoy both extensive private ocean frontage and vast acreage, and to conveniently merge two lifestyles in one. Each lot at The Cape comes equipped with its own drilled water well and private driveway. Cable/internet, telephone as well as electrical wiring have all been completed underground. All is ready for you to build the home of your dreams. Ho says the lots they are selling this year offer a variety of views, some toward the
Howe Sound islands, and others toward UBC and Vancouver Island. “With the new oceanfront lots featuring southern exposure, owners will be able to enjoy both sunrise and sunset.” Phase Two also offers sunset and ocean view properties at affordable prices starting at $650,000. This allows a family to own 10 acres of pristine forest, and build a home, for under $1 million. Relative to properties in West Vancouver and Vancouver’s west side, The Cape on Bowen offers outstanding value. For example, an ocean view lot with a derelict home on Belmont Avenue in Vancouver’s Point Grey area is currently valued by BC Assessment at $14 million. A quarter-acre property with an old-timer home and 75 feet of water frontage on Travers Avenue in West Vancouver was listed in June 2012 at $7.75 million, or $760/sq.ft. By contrast, at The Cape, a pristine 10-acre lot starts at $1.50/sq.ft, and an estate ranging from 200 feet to 691 feet of ocean frontage averages $6/sq.ft. As an exclusive master-planned community, The Cape on Bowen represents a truly rare opportunity to own a 10-acre seaside estate within Metro Vancouver. What sets it apart are its ideal south-west orientation and pristine, natural beauty, which has remained largely untouched for over 50 years. The Cape’s dense forests, beautiful beaches, diverse wildlife and stunning shorelines calm the spirit and give the place a sense of retreat. In the words of one purchaser, “We looked for years for the right place. The solitude of a 10-acre waterfront parcel surrounded by ocean and incredible views, combined with the vibrancy of Vancouver just 20 minutes away by ferry, is ideal. When you are there, you are in your own world.” To learn more about The Cape on Bowen, visit www.thecapeonbowen.ca.
.
LD D. SE Y SO A D LE RE REA T L S A JU O OTS W L T E SE UR A T PH NA SIG F2
1O
O N LY T H E V I E W S L A S T F O R E V E R.
T H I S O P P O R T U N I T Y W O N ’ T.
THE REGION’S MOST SUCCESSFUL N E W O C E A N F R O N T D E V E L O P M E N T. D O N ’ T M I S S O U T. • Waterfront from $1.7 million • 1 0-acre View Estate lots from mid $600’s • R are opportunity to own 10 acres low to mid bank oceanfront • S pace to build a wide range of outdoor amenities • Moorage potential • Southwestern exposure
CALL TO BOOK YOUR PRIVATE SITE TOUR New Presentation Centre now open at 1147 Homer Street, downtown Vancouver. Monday to Friday from Noon-5pm. Private Tours available directly from Yaletown Quayside Marina to Snug Cove Marina (Bowen) This is not an offering for sale. E.&O.E.
1.866.710.0003 V I S I T U S AT
TheCapeOnBowen.ca
october/november 2012
• Phase One 65% sold
47
HLMAGAZINE.COM
48
2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost. Diamond Black on Black Interior. MSRP: $343,121. Vehicle courtesy of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver.
H&L’s feature home
STYLE Traditional Manor BEDROOMS 5 BATHROOMS 8 SQUARE FEET 8,038 Realtor Clarence Debelle HOME BUILDER Can-Rel Homes Ltd. Architect Design Marque Consulting Ltd
Altamont is considered one of West Vancouver’s most private and exclusive enclaves. This neighbourhood west of Dundarave village — often dubbed West Vancouver’s Shaughnessy — offers its residents a scenic beach and park, both named after this picturesque, elegant community. Upon exploring these quiet, winding roads you will find sprawling gated estates surrounded by towering trees and park-like settings. Altamont’s landscape slopes gently towards the water and ensures many of the luxurious family homes here sit on generous lots. Altamont Manor is one of these properties. It boasts gorgeous natural surroundings and tranquility that make this part of West Vancouver so idyllic. One is immediately struck by how silent and serene it is here.
Words by Michelle Hopkins Photographs by Stacy Thomas
altamont manor in west vancouver
Old world charm meets upscale design in West Vancouver, BC
The homebuilder, Ron Osterman (who also happens to be the homeowner), and his company, Can-Rel Homes Ltd., pride themselves on bringing an old world timelessness to their projects. At Altamont Manor, Osterman took it up several notches, layering on the European-inspired details when creating this 8,038 square foot, threelevel home for his family.
october/november 2012
feature home
The enclave of Altamont was named by John Fitzgerald Mahon of Vancouver and London, who subdivided land here in 1913, after his brother-in-laws’ courtesy title, Earl of Altamont, the eldest son of the Marquess of Sligo, and brother of his wife, Lady Alice Mahon.
49
H&L’s feature home
That’s evident as you drive up the sweeping driveway to the sprawling gated manor. The stunning home is peppered with architectural detail that gives this home its unique appeal. From the copper roof detailing, capped with a real stone arch entrance, to the intricate mix of stone, stucco, wrought iron, and concrete, this executivestyle home really stands out. There’s no one place in Europe this invokes; rather it’s a collection of pre-war Europe elements with a faint hint of French country.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Osterman worked closely with architect Marque Thompson, principal of Design Marque Consulting Ltd. Altamont Manor is an architecturally designed, custom built home that blends perfectly with its natural surroundings, and the orientation of the rooms in the house is all based on the best views. “The inspiration was to create a timeless, comfortable home that reflects qualities of an era of less haste,” says Thompson. “A safe haven, a sanctuary that is solid, familiar and reliable.” Osterman was pleased with the partnership. “We worked well with Marque to come up with a great layout and design. He understood what we envisioned.”
50
The West Vancouver builder has been in the industry for two decades and has a reputation based on integrity and excellence. He credits his loyal and highly qualified
team of experts in each trade for his success. “Some of my tradesmen have been with me since the inception,” says the seasoned builder, who named his company after parts of his three daughters’ names. Inside the five bedrooms and eight bathroom residence, visitors arrive at Altamont Manor’s elegant living room, after crossing a grand foyer with dark oak flooring and custom millwork. With ceilings that soar above a spectacular fireplace, and large picture windows which overlook manicured gardens, this is definitely a place to call home. Altamont Manor incorporates many unique amenities and design elements. Among these is computer controlled Smart home features throughout, a naturally cooled wine cellar, a three-car garage and the magnificent outdoor living space. The oversized rooms in this spacious home called for dramatic treatments and extensive detailing, adds Thompson. “It was important for the Osterman’s to achieve a look of classic elegance and to have everything reflect the highest quality,” adds Thompson. A palate of rich browns and beiges were chosen throughout in order to give the home that warm and relaxed atmosphere the family crave.
51
october/november 2012
52
HLMAGAZINE.COM
H&L’s feature home
Famous for sparkling shores, exceptional shops and beautiful homes, West Vancouver is a sought after community that more than 44,000 call home.
The gourmet inspired kitchen boasts rich soft-close maple cabinetry and granite countertops that extends to a back pantry, which the homeowners use as their own private barista station complete with state-of-the-art coffee machines. Cooking is in Jasmine Osterman’s Italian roots, therefore her husband put in what he dubs the “the Cadillac of stoves”, a restaurant grade cooking appliance, perfect for entertaining a crowd. The kitchen also features top of the line appliances and a centre island with breakfast bar. The breakfast area was paramount to creating comfort, function and beauty in the hub of the home. It’s where this busy family begins the day. Once again, the breakfast nook creates a relaxed down-to-earth feel with the beauty of the backdrop of the outdoors. Both the kitchen and the adjacent spacious family room, with its built-in maple entertainment centre, lead to a large covered, wraparound patio with stone fireplace and built-in stainless steel barbecue and lots of comfortable seating. It’s in the back of the home on the main level where the outdoor living space really shines. The piece de resistance is the salt water swimming pool with hot tub. In the summer, Osterman, his wife Jasmine and their three daughters, sonin-law and grandchild lull away lazy days in their private resort-like backyard; which with its multitude of large trees offers shelter on hot summer days.
Altamont Manor perfectly blends the outdoor living space with the adjoining indoor rooms making it a natural and functional transition outdoors. “We barbecue all year-round out here and we can turn on the stereo to pipe in outdoor music as well as soft outdoor lighting,” says Osterman, adding the lights are timed to come on all year-round. “It’s quite magical out here at night.” Tucked in behind the kitchen is a door that comes in off the pool area, complete with a full bathroom. “That way, no one has to track in water or grass into the rest of the house,” adds Osterman.
october/november 2012
The family loves to entertain and have hosted a number of soirees by the swimming pool and hot tub. “Because of the location to the family room, kitchen and main living areas, we added beautiful accent lighting in the yard and pool that comes on automatically at night to maximize the ambience,” says Osterman, who still has one daughter living at home. “It really sets the mood.”
53
The perfect complement of outdoor splendour and sophisticated family friendly living
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Retreat upstairs to a private master suite featuring vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, a large walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom with walk-in tiled shower, dual vanities and large soaker tub. The master suite enjoys privacy in the front right wing of the home, complete with its own deck overlooking the ocean view. “Jasmine and I love to sit up here and just relax after a busy day,” adds Osterman. “It’s so peaceful and quiet.” There are three additional spacious ensuite bedrooms, one of which is for their grown daughter.
54
Down the generous-sized hallway, there’s an oversized laundry room which can double easily into a playroom/art room. Osterman outfitted it with numerous pull-out drawers, perfect for stacking them with art supplies. “It’s always flooded with light so it’s bright and cheery,” he adds. “It’s great for a family with young artistic children.”
H&L’s feature home
On the lower level, Altamont Manor features a full legal suite with a kitchen, laundry room and its own personal entrance that opens up to its own private garden refuge. “From the upper deck, you can look down to the suite’s courtyard with its own patio and gardens,” says the seasoned builder. One of the more unique features of the lower floor is the stateof-the-art media room, complete with a 120” screen, Sony LCD projection, surround sound, and six reclining theatre seats with cup holders. “Again, the theatre room is controlled by computer which can turn on the projector, the Blue Ray, the lighting and you can pre-set the piped in music while everything in the room warms up,” says Osterman. The lower floor is also where Osterman’s adult children hang out with friends. The huge recreation room with a large fully equipped bar and fridge is perfect for entertaining. The lower floor is where the fully equipped home gym with mirrored walls is also located. The home is flooded with natural light, thanks to the many large folding “Nana Wall” doors and oversized windows, which are 99.9 per cent UV. The home’s overall outcome is an ingenious and sophisticated use of space; nearly each room on every floor situated to take full advantage of indoor-outdoor living.
Shortly before H&L went to press, Altamont Manor was sold by realtor Clarence Debelle. Clarence is intimately familiar with each neighbourhood in West Vancouver, from Dundarave, Ambleside, British Properties, Chartwell, Whitby Estates, Cantebury, to Altamont, Caulfeild & West Bay. Clarence Debelle’s website, ClarenceDebelle.com, Listing & Sold Gallery, showcases some of the most spectacular West Vancouver homes and properties.
1990 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria, BC, Canada V8R 1E2
t/f 1-888-274-6779
www.vshl.ca
october/november 2012
Osterman finds peace in his surroundings. “It’s truly a slice of heaven, a quiet oasis, a retreat from our busy lives.”
55
56
HLMAGAZINE.COM
elegant comfort west coast style
october/november 2012
embracing autumn 57
HLMAGAZINE.COM
deep seated comfort
58
Settling in for the cold weather season in a big way
Words by Michelle Hopkins
Most of us have a love affair with our lush extralarge chairs. It’s that whole lounging around or watching television ideal that has made people crave comfort, and that equates to bigger sizes. As homes became bigger and people taller, the popularity of oversized chairs and chaises quickly gained momentum. The rise of great rooms, a combination of living and family room, has also spurred on the desire for those big, cushy chairs. They often beg us to sink into them, encouraging relaxation. Oftentimes, in larger homes, they also suggest a sense of luxury.
The best part: oversized chairs look good anywhere. Working to anchor a living room, dining room and bedroom, and adding a fabulous touch of comfort in bathrooms and foyers. They are the perfect complement to the more casual lifestyle of today. What gives oversized chairs such appeal is that the seat cushions are much thicker than normal seat cushions, typically ranging from five to eight inches in thickness. Chair cushions are stuffed with down, Dacron® or foam that is available in various densities to ensure personal comfort. Depending on the frame design, cushions may be box-shaped or have softer rounded edges. Because deep seating chairs sit lower to the ground and have wider seats, it makes you feel like you are reclining. Oversized chairs are intended for relaxation and the seating and back cushions are responsible for providing most of that comfort. The list of different styles, fabrics, colours and sizes are endless, so it might be a good idea to browse photos online or thumb through magazines before heading to the store. The vast selection may make it difficult to hone in on one or two particular styles. Trending right now is a chair that is the one and a half chair – wider than a regular chair but smaller than a loveseat. Two people can cuddle up in it very comfortably or one person can plump it up with pillows and sink into it. That might well be the height of ultimate bliss!
Stressless E200_SO_09. Photo provided by ScanDesigns.
october/november 2012
When the leaves start to turn and the temperature drops, many of us love nothing better than to cocoon in front of a roaring fire with a good book, ensconced in our favourite chair… does it get any better than that? It does if the chair is oversized and plush.
These chairs are designed with comfort in mind because they are stuffed with extra padding. When you sit down it immediately grabs you and makes you feel warm and cozy all over.
59
Be sure the style you choose fits into the rest of the room’s décor. Neutral shades are best because oversized chairs tend to be one of the most expensive pieces of furniture to buy. Because you will probably have it for years to come, neutral tones are more enduring. For that pop of colour simply add throw cushions in bold patterns and colours, these can be easily changed over time or over the seasons for a fresh new look.
Chaise Lounge. There is something about this iconic chair that exudes retreat, luxury and comfort. A chaise lounge is a onearmed sofa, featuring a low back, half back or no back at all.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Photo provided by Ginger Jar.
60
Combining the coziness of a sofa with the relaxing traits of a bed, a chaise lounge allows people to kick back after a long day and get comfortable, whether it’s in the heart of a living room, den or bedroom. Don’t be afraid to kick back and put your feet up – that’s what they were designed for. For reading, make sure the back is high enough so that your shoulders can be supported and that it’s wide enough to accommodate your whole body. Chaise lounges come in vintage, traditional, contemporary and ultra modern. If your décor is more towards the timeless shabby chic style, the vintage chaise loungers can add effortless elegance to your room. You don’t have to search far for the perfect chaise, there are reproductions or originals available at antique stores, furniture shops and flea markets.
KITCHEN + BATH
3272 Main Street Vancouver | 604.879.6999 | rippleskitchenandbath.com
october/november 2012
Complete Renovations from start to finish.
61
In the
Details
history of the chaise lounge In the 1930s, Hollywood starlets Jean Harlow, Gloria Swanson and Greta Garbo seductively draped themselves across chaise lounges for photos. However, this symbol of wealth actually dates back to ancient Egypt. A few centuries later, Greek artists painted gods and goddesses lounging on what appear to be chaise lounges. It was the French, who designed the chaise lounge that is still popular today. Its moniker comes from the French idiom ‘chaise longe’, which simply means long chair.
Vintage chic...
HLMAGAZINE.COM
The main differences between modern chairs and the elegant vintage chic ones is the latter are smaller, less comfortable, used more natural materials and were individually crafted. Typical vintage chic chairs and chaises often look good, but they are not very comfortable. Modern oversize chairs are constructed to provide comfort with better springs and wrapping.
62
ultimate comfort Stressless Wizard 2s H 45gr 55553. Photo provided by ScanDesigns.
or modern? In addition to being indoor furniture, you will often see oversized chairs and chaises being used outdoors as well. As with indoor furniture, outdoor chairs can be made of a wide range of material - the most popular are wicker and rain resistant materials. Similar to various sofa styles, there are coordinating oversize chairs and chaises to go with different styles. In the end, choosing between an oversized chair and a chaise lounge really depends on function and aesthetics, determining where and in what way you will use it, and how you want it to look in your home or outdoor space.
october/november 2012
Today’s modern furniture embodies the latest technologies and a variety of different finishes from metals to plastics to aviation strength upholsteries and more. That means they are larger in scale and more comfortable. Modern chaise lounges are filled with foam and fillings that make them far more comfortable than their predecessors. Manufacturers have realized that many people living in condos and homes with smaller rooms also like oversized chairs, but find it difficult to fit them in. So they are making slightly smaller chaises and chairs that fit into smaller rooms.
63
GLAM THERAPY
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Escape to the master bedroom
64
Words by Jessica Krippendorf
Good news! Emerging trends for the master bedroom is soft, seductive decor infused with glamour and class. Abundant use of luxurious materials and exotic objects create peaceful, elegant, spa-like retreats where people can go to close out the stress of the day and wrap themselves in comfort.
These spaces are also creative and personal, innovating on trends of the 1930’s and 1940’s when soft hues, shimmering gold and silver, and rich accents extolled the virtues of high-end, untouchable spaces. While the upscale ambiance remains, the new trend is inviting, enveloping and warm. Muted, hues of soft grey, sensual lavender, calming blue and decadent cream are layered in plush, inviting
These rooms are an à la carte menu of sensory delights— glamorous textiles include natural furs, brocade, and velvet paired with furniture and accessories in rich leathers, wood, marble and specialty stone. Arts & Crafts or Shabby Chic style pieces stained white or cream and distressed in a deeper shade are the perfect pieces for achieving the look. Glass, mirrors and shiny metal sparkle and shine with elegance—crystal, glass and even high-shine plastic for door knobs, pulls and frames are delightful finishing touches that make the eye linger in essential places.
Because glazing is vital to an open, airy space, preserving the view and connection to the outdoors will enhance the space, proportion and ambiance in the space. Mixing sheer window treatments with heavier pieces for privacy is the ultimate in dynamic and functional. A beautiful trends is floor to ceiling drapes in heavy linen or velvet (if the scale is right) with a shimmering sheer in gold or silver between them.
october/november 2012
Life is filled with stress and home is our personal retreat.
textures. Gold and silver accessories and décor, finishes and wall coverings, are symbolic of prosperity and success without being pretentious. Against a monochromatic colour scheme, they offer a shimmer or sparkle in just the right places, layering beautifully with the creamy palette and the occasional rich accent.
65
An adapted version of the Art Deco style of the 1930’s is another emerging trend for bedroom design. Crisp architectural lines, sleek, streamlined furniture, and soft fabrics combine with exotic woods and natural elements to create interesting spaces with personality. Geometric artwork—key to this era of design—is back with a less intrusive, more complementary flourish. In this, beads, chandelier pendants, mirrors and metallic wall paper add a subtle shimmer to rich, elegant spaces. Decorating in black and white, or deeply contrasting hues of almost any colour—mahogany and cream, navy and pearl—creates a meaningful and dramatic image of the ups and downs of daily life. While large representations of this trend were more common in the Art Deco period, smaller infusions—pillows, throws, rugs, or fixtures—can meaningfully ground a space. The key to a successful space is cohesion—each element should illustrate the glamour retreat aesthetic, but the individual pieces are often an eclectic mix of furniture and décor styles. This is a brilliant design style for anyone in love with antiques or with talent and aptitude for rejuvenating older pieces with washed and distressed finishes.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Classic head boards, vanities, and bureaus are also making way for non-traditional bedroom furniture like chaise lounges, arm chairs and mini-sofas, proving that the bedroom is more than a place to sleep. Many— especially if they have a view—offer a small reading or gazing area by the window or fireplace that invites lingering, relaxing and retiring early in cozy, but luxurious comfort.
66
Copenhagen Recliner
Sofa Sleeper Avail. in Black or White PU
Avail. in White or Brown Leather Footstool Included
Sugg. $698 $
499
Sugg. $1498 $
1,198
Time to go
Modern
Condo Size Sectional
Sugg. $1298 Left or Right Hand Facing $ Two cushions included Available in Dark Grey, Sand or Gold Fabric
1,098
Sole Queen Bed
Laptop Desk Glass top with a white base
Avail. in White or Black PU
Sugg. $398 $
298
Sugg. $698 $
498
Chair $249
Double $398
Hydraulic Stool
Hydraulic Stool
Barstool Sugg. $139 $
Sugg. $249 $
Sugg. $249 $
Avail. in Black or White PVC
79
Mon-Fri 10-9 Sat-Sun 10-6
Avail. in Black, White or Grey PU
198
Avail. in Black, White or Red PU
198
MOBLER FURNITURE
www.moblerfurniture.com
Counter & Bar Height Avail. in Black or White PU
Counter Stool Sugg. $139 $
109
3351 Sweden Way Richmond 1 Block from Ikea 604.270.3535
october/november 2012
Counter & Bar Height
67
hanging crystals
upholstered headboard metallic accents
Combine gold and silver with luxurious fabrics, fur and leather, but try to pick one or the other for the space. Use them subtly—picture frames, door knobs, and candle holders—or abundantly—window treatments, bedding, or furniture— but spread your shimmer evenly throughout the room.
monochrome prints
Monochromatic colour schemes are perfect for creating upscale, dreamy spaces with personality. Vary textures and patterns to add drama and interest, and don’t be afraid to explore large print, mural, or even textures wall coverings to make the most of this technique.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
ornate details
68
glam essentials
In the
Details
Inspirational Hardware
Although the style is open to personality and innovation, it calls for creative use of a few essentials to achieve the ‘glam’.
pop of colour
Deep red, royal purple, sea blue and chocolate brown are excellent choices for adding some depth to a glamour retreat. Throws, pillows, vart, window treatments, or rugs are perfect starters. Using a deeper tone against cream or white in a stripe or pattern is also effective.
101-1626 West 2nd Avenue | Vancouver Armoury District | 604.569.0783 bradfordhardware.com
Small space... ...live large It’s all about...
your style & your budget
Traditional wall, swivel and vanity mirrors capture this look beautifully, but also try creative uses for them on the ceiling or furniture to add sparkle and lightness, and to visually shape the room.
Call for your complimentary in home consultation
Richmond: 604-270-4121 6 - 12331 Bridgeport Road Richmond B.C. Canada V6V 1J4 Vancouver: 604-669-2337 125 - 1080 Mainland Street Vancouver B.C. Canada V6B 5T1
wallbeds.com
october/november 2012
mirrors
Handcrafted wallbeds custom furniture fitted bedrooms closets renovations & much more...
69
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Pillows and Mohair and Velvet – Oh My!
70
Words by chelsea forman
The crisp breezes of fall nudge us out of the summer sun and into the comfort of our homes where we spend several long months hibernating from the broody West Coast weather. Our days inside cause us to scrutinize our surroundings, and we set out on a fall mission to create a cozy haven to ease us through the chilly days. The intimate space in our home becomes our greatest cold weather companion, and even with a fire heating our homes, we yearn for a deeper level of warmth. Airy summer fabrics are replaced with richly coloured, lush, heavy ones. Contrasting weights and textures of fabrics on windows, pillows and throw blankets, bring a welcoming depth to a space, working to cocoon us in a sedating fall comfort.
Fabrics that work particularly well in creating the ideal interior climate include velvet, chenille and mohair.
october/november 2012
Try pairing chenille pillows and a Scottish mohair throw blanket over the back of a sofa. Rearrange furniture so pieces face one another uniting a room and creating a sense of intimacy that encourages interaction. A set of floor length velvet curtains will introduce an elegant and traditional air to a space; the weight of the velvet working double duty to make the room feel snug and cozy. As a final touch, introduce fall scented candles into your home decor – vanilla, cinnamon and spiced apple are wonderful options to complete your perfect autumn home hideaway.
71
In the
Details
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Tactile touches create an authentic home oasis
72
A Reflection of Your Good Taste.
Copyright ©2012 by CNP Industries, Inc.
Available Exclusively at
VANCOUVER 8488 Main St 604-321-6644
COQUITLAM 1-1315 United Blvd 604-540-2665
ABBOTSFORD 34445 Marshall Road 604-859-3373
LANGLEY
19495-56th Ave 604-530-1155
KELOWNA
101-2600 Acland Rd 250-765-2421
VICTORIA
736 Cloverdale Ave 250-475-0277
w w w . c o a s t a p p l i a n c e s . c o m
NANAIMO
10-4151 Mostar Rd 250-758-4044
october/november 2012
We s t e r n C a n a d a ’ s L a r g e s t S u p p l i e r o f H o m e A p p l i a n c e s
73
Words by ben vorst
Incorporating a fireplace into your dream living space can be a tricky business: we all want the serene presence of a welcoming fire, but are unsure how to prevent from dominating a clean open-space design; how to keep the ethereal warmth without ending up with the tired old cabin atmosphere?
Modern design concepts can help, especially in the understated and relaxed atmosphere of West Coast interiors. Consider breaking from traditional installation options to achieve the best of both worlds.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Fireplaces and hearths are as old as settled human living; they have always been the focal point of our shared spaces, gathering us for purposes as varied as shared meals, family bonding and spiritual practices. Their traditional centrality in the story of our existence is mirrored in their structural presence: monolithic and solid, they are often the last thing standing when the rest of our buildings fall away or are torn down.
74
Main photo. WMFE2 - Square Wall Mount. This vent free ethanol fireplace has a linear stainless steel burner with slim profile flame diverter. Contemporary glass fender comes standard. Wall mounting bracket is included with unit. Contemporary trims are available in painted red, painted white, painted black and brushed stainless steel finishes. Photo provided by Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills | napoleonfireplaces.com
As much as we have counted on fireplaces to provide a metaphoric heart, modern urban living is not as amenable to such an overshadowing presence. An anchor can define a space, for better or worse, and creating free-flowing spaces means redefining the role of this old standby. The first thing to do when planning your fireplace installation is to imagine how it will play its part in the overall design; increasingly, homeowners are attracted to less focal placements. Setting it completely flush and inset – as part of the wall – maintains the lines and flow of any given living room, and can be done easily with adequate planning. This option works especially well with homes that emphasize mounted art and display walls, as it transforms the flaming tableau into another art piece, a dynamic one that nonetheless benefits from familiarity. If your living room is expansive, and especially if it is more long than square, consider going with an inset linear fireplace to accent the geometry of your space; generally long and rectangular these can be unobtrusively trimmed out to maintain a subtle presence. This type of design also benefits from louvered trim, for the same reasons, an option that allows more direct heat to affect the space rather than funnelling it through a heating system. Trim itself is an important decision: while we all love the look and feel of a bulky stone hearth, that isn’t necessarily the best option for a toned-down, sleek atmosphere. While inset fireplaces can make use of attractive stone trim, less is more in this case, and consider a muted touch to diminish the austere presence.
Rising from the Ashes
october/november 2012
West Coast Design Reconceptualises the Fireplace within an Overall Aesthetic Vision
75
HLMAGAZINE.COM
76
Photo provided by Valor Fireplaces.com | valorfireplaces.com
If you would rather have a more traditional installation, consider its placement carefully; while it may seem counter-intuitive, trying to tuck a large fireplace away in an otherwise dead space (to avoid a blocky intrusion on an open concept) can create the aforementioned anchor effect, drawing guests unwittingly to a less-than-social area. An effective antidote is the peninsular fireplace, standing relatively alone and often accentuated by an emphasis on streamlined design. This option makes more of a statement of presence, but also infuses the space with a dynamism and fun aura; it fits excellently into spaces that benefit from open concepts and vaulted ceilings. One of the most attractive installations is the threesided (or see-through) fireplace. Casting an air of subtle mystery, these fireplaces invariably draw guests to peek through and experience a fusion of modern design and campfire sensibility. They can marry the comforting feel of the hearth with urban chic and are especially desirable in frequently social spaces, as they essentially create several discrete areas in their range. All in all, West Coast designers are making it much easier to create comfortable living spaces that sacrifice little function in the name of style... and this includes our good old friend, the hearth. Keep the home fires burning on your own terms: you won’t regret it.
Photo provided by Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills | napoleonfireplaces.com
october/november 2012
Where Art, Engineering and Experience create superior home renovations and landscapes
77
Up Where We Belong
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Lofty Goals for Maximizing Space and Connecting with Your Home
78
Words by roberto bernardi
Most of us who grew up in smaller spaces remember our first experience with a loft; amazed at the ingenuity, enthralled with the feeling that we were inhabiting a hidden space, many made a promise to ourselves that – when we owned our own home – we would settle for nothing less than a seriously enjoyable upper chamber (along with a trampoline room, monkey bars in the hallways and chocolate syrup fountains in the kitchen). While some dreams fade, driven and ingenious homeowners are now benefiting from forethought with a usable, even classy attic substitute. The soaring ceilings that are ubiquitous in open concept interior design are great; they let us feel like there is that much more room to breathe and they let light play throughout living spaces.
Lofts are an easy solution that often give homes a plentiful dose of character and sets them apart from their cookie-cutter brethren. They also tend not to annex the same amount of space from the floor below as entire upper level: the vaulted ceiling in a loft allows for less floor-ceiling clearance along walls, if needed. Urban planners have been urging us for years to build vertically and even one extra living area can be a contribution to the fight against sprawl. Lofts also make good use of heating that can otherwise be lost, saving resources and, therefore, money.
The best parts about lofts, however, are their ability to connect us to the physical structure that occupies a monumental, if sometimes underappreciated, presence in our lives. october/november 2012
Lofts have no downside (all wordplay aside): they make use of space that is otherwise unusable, they are cozy areas in the chill of winter, and they’re just plain fun. They even have secret benefits that we are not always aware of, like helping us live in tune with our homes.
But all that space can be an awful waste of domestic territory: when nerves start fraying in a home with overlapping personal spaces, one often starts wondering about the many possibilities that have been lost in the name of open atmosphere.
79
It is far too easy today to get out of touch with the physical reality of our homes: hardwood hides the joists, drywall hides the wall structure; unless you’re a do-ityourselfer, you might go years without seeing, touching, and sensing the true structure of your home. Why does this matter? Because it puts us out of touch with the nature of our homes, their possibilities and their limitations.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Enter the loft. open joists visible, sometimes within reach, grounding us. it reminds us that our home is not a multitude of fragmented boxes stuck together, but a cohesive unit.
80
Such daily exposure to impressive wood beams and timbers can also help connect us to the greater area where we live – the land of towering cedars and verdant forests. Many people only experience the superb complexity of wood grains, smells and textures, on their hikes through our gorgeous forests; life in the vaulted loft is a daily reminder of the beauteous surroundings and ample resources that make it all possible.
Room to breathe at the end of a long day
The tangible boundaries of a loft space will often help guide the interior design process; the feeling of space stolen from waste acts as a subconscious imperative to keep it uncluttered. Simple, sparse furnishings with a focus on comfort are definitely the way to go; if high-end is your thing, try handcrafted wood-based furnishings to reflect the surroundings. On the other hand, lofts are generally informal and peaceful spaces, so going with plush, unrestrained options will never hurt.
Whether your goal is taking advantage of space, communing with your home’s physical nature, or just creating a fun living space out of nothing, a loft can be a perfect answer to your many home planning conundrums… but the trampoline room may have to wait.
october/november 2012
It’s a misnomer that lofts are musty, lightless places; a quality loft can be outfitted with as many windows as desired, and the increased altitude means much more exposure to sunlight. Best of all, a well-planned loft can incorporate several skylights, engendering countless starry nights and a healthy daily dose of vitamin D. If you are hesitant to let in so much sun, have no fear: there are now many skylight blinds on the market.
81
In the
Details
Exposed beams and vaulted ceilings
Sundrenched spaces
Photo provided by Ginger Jar
HLMAGAZINE.COM
A Lofty Perspective
82
Architectural staircases Photo provided by Scandesigns
Rooms without borders
DISTINCT DESIGNS
速
THE ORIGINAL RADIANT GAS FIREPLACE
TM
www.valorfireplaces.com
RELIABLE HEAT PERFORMANCE
EFFICIENT WARMTH
october/november 2012
WARMING HOMES SINCE 1890
83
H&L Trendsetters
seducing the eye. inspiring the home.
2 1
7
floored decor
Functional Art Beneath Your Feet
3
6 4 HLMAGAZINE.COM
5
84
1. Arboreal 6’x8’, Jordans jordans.ca $3995 2. Grey Foot Rug 5’x8’, Paramount Furniture paramountfurniture.ca $1995 3. Stella Smith Rug 5’x8’, Inspiration Furniture inspirationfurniture.ca $849 4. High Life Citak Rug 5’x7’, Möbler moblerfurniture.com $498 5. Patchwork Cowhide Rug 7’x5’, Stylegarage stylegarage.com $1610 6. Shag Rug 5’x7’6”, Bradshaw Carpets bradshawcarpets.com $1195 7. Radar Rug 5’x7’, Sandys Furniture sandysfurniture.ca $629
get your local fix. (subscribe today ) ®
VA NC OU
JEFFREY FISH
ER’S MARRAK
ECH INSPIRED
DESI
WITH H&L GN | ESCAPE
TO SPIRIT RIDG
E VINEYARD RESO
VE R
RT & SPA IN OSO
YOOS
LUSIVE H&L EXC ERENCE MAKER, ION WITH DIFF & MAN IN MOT OLYMPIAN
EMBRACING N TUMFORT AU ELEGANT COM
RICK HANSEN
E WEST COAST STYL
Vancouver’s finest home & lifestyle magazine delivered right to your door! Jam packed with insightful features and awe inspiring homes... LOCAL CONTENT + LOCAL ADVERTISERS
NOVEMBER
ME FEATURNTE HO MANOR’ ‘ALTAMO
12, 2012
UMBIA ISH COL
VER, BRIT
$6.95 CAN
UNTIL DISPLAY
COU WEST VAN
2012 oct/nov
OM HLMAGAZINE.C
K ON THE TAKE A WAL
DESIGN SIDE
WITH JANE
’S WORLD T IN JANE LOCKHAR
ON ONS’ TAKE | TONY PARS
THE ART
ATION OF CONVERS
limited
time offer
SAVE 25% Subscribe today and get a 1-year subscription for only $31.28!
Subscribe today!
SAVE 50% When you purchase a second subscription for a friend
and receive a 1-year subscription to the Homes & Living® digital edition absolutely FREE ($19.90 value)
to receive your first issue faster Call: 1-855-myHLmag (694-5624) or order online at
HLMAGAZINE.COM/subscribe CAUTION! Great ideas to help you spend™
october/november 2012
or
85
ROBERT AMOS
words and watercolours: Views from Above
views from
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Artistic Interpretations from the 12th floor of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
86
Words and paintings by robert Amos
Ah, the life of the artist. Recently my wife and I booked ourselves into Vancouver’s Fairmont Waterfront Hotel for four days and discovered a city which had not existed when we lived there in the 1970’s. This time daily excursions around Vancouver took us to many places, but the location of our hotel room offered vistas which were unsurpassable.
Left. Port Metro Vancouver manages four container terminals, two of them on the south side of Burrard Inlet in downtown Vancouver. Container cargo accounts for about 20 percent of Port Metro Vancouver’s annual throughput. These modern container ports offer numerous berths for ships, cranes for unloading and loading containers, rubber-tired dock gantries to move and stack containers and on-dock intermodal rail yards. This is the largest port in Canada and third largest on the Pacific Coast of North America.
october/november 2012
Our room was a “signature suite” on the northern corner of the building, overlooking the harbour to both the west and the east. Floor-to-ceiling windows (from the bathroom too!) looked out over the herb garden and beehives for which the hotel is famous, and we had non-stop entertainment of Canada Place and the cruise ships directly in front. When I cleared off the glass-topped desk and pulled it close to the window, my harbour-view studio was ready, 24 hours of the day.
87
HLMAGAZINE.COM
robert amos
88
words and watercolours: Views from Above
Left. The fascinating yellow pyramids on the north shore of Vancouver harbour are prilled sulphur brought by rail from Alberta. Sulphur is a by-product of processing natural gas and oil and is a building block for the manufacture of fertilizer. Sulphur is one of the biggest exports by volume from the port of Vancouver, and most of it is sent to China. Right. The Lions Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge 1,823 metres long with three lanes for traffic. It was built with money provided by the Guinness family, the Irish brewers. Opened in 1938, the owners charged a toll of 25 cents for each vehicle. Later, in 1958, the bridge was sold to the province which continued to collect tolls until 1963. Each day, about 70,000 vehicles pass over the span, making their way between Vancouver and the North Shore municipalities.
At dawn I was there with the blinds drawn, ready to capture the snow-capped Lions glistening in the first rays of morning sun. On this trip my chosen medium was watercolour - perfect for representing the graduated tones of daylight moving down the flanks of the North Shore Mountains. As I painted, I could see the earliest commuters whose cars sparkled along the Lion’s Gate Bridge. With binoculars I could see joggers making their way along the seawall past Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park. H. M. S. Discovery, which is really a little island, stands in the foreshore, just over the green roofs of the Canada Place West Conference Centre. What a wonderful thing that green roof is, keeping the harbour view fresh and cool.
The evening view from our room showed what changes have gone on in the harbour. I recall Coal Harbour as a forlorn stretch of houseboats, fish boats and various wharfs and sheds cluttering the waterfront. Now you can stroll on an elevated walkway past generous helpings of public art and gardens which front a crystal forest of glass and steel towers.
october/november 2012
The harbour is more than wilderness, of course. Directly out my window, below the condominiums of North Vancouver, stand the iconic piles of sulphur, a splash of vivid yellow set off by the red hulls of freighters. Inviting tables and chairs on the decks of Canada Place look across to the mezzanines and promenade deck of the Conference Centre. All day long little float planes buzz in and out.
89
robert amos
words and watercolours: Views from Above
My largest painting captured the view to the east. Terrific cloudscapes set apart the ranges of mountains in tints from pale powder blue to brilliant ultramarine. In the middle distance, Burnaby Mountain backed the lower hills of eastern Vancouver where columnar grain elevators and the ribbons of rail yards approached our feet. Where wooden piers once stood, parks and a helicopter pad now occupy the water’s edge. All day long the sporty little Sea bus shuttled back and forth to North Vancouver and, between departures, a barge and crane attended by a red and white tugboat got on with the work of dredging. As intriguing as this was, it was all a side show to the main event, the container port. Seven huge derricks stood out a rich orange against the blue of the mountains beyond. Like skeletal giraffes they reach down and pluck cargo from ships full of goods. Acres of dock space below them are stacked with everchanging Rubik’s cubes of multi-coloured containers, moved out by truck and train. As soon as one ship is unloaded, another arrives.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Above. The Second Narrows Bridge, constructed in 1925, was the first bridge built across Burrard Inlet. It was used by both cars and trains. Alongside the old bridge a six-lane highway bridge was added in 1960 which had a much larger span of 350 metres. The original bridge was left in place for rail traffic until it was replaced in 1969 with a lift bridge. In 1994 the new bridge was renamed the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing in honour of ironworkers who died in accidents while building it.
90
Determined to paint the Ironworkers’ Memorial Bridge, I found myself confused. Sometimes mist or cranes got in the way. At other times I caught a glimpse and sketched it in, to discover later it was not where I thought it was. It took a while for me to understand that these cranes are on the move, not only raising and lowering but sliding on rails up and down the wharf, playing hide and seek with the bridge. And the bridge not only changes place but shape. The rail bridge can be raised to let ships pass. After four days I had only begun to portray what I saw. At the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, the staff, the location and the room were all exemplary, and the view out the windows was unforgettable.
BELLINGHAM
TM
Waterstone CollectionTM
VICTORIA
609 Alpha Street, Victora, BC V8Z 1B5, 250-383-1926
NANAIMO
#2 - 4115 Mostar Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V9, 250-758-5132
COURTENAY
#1 - 2989 Kilpatrick Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 8P1, 250-334-2126
BURNABY
3841 Still Creek Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5C 4E2, 604-421-2205
KELOWNA
1630 Innovation Drive, Kelowna, BC V1V 2Y5, 250-765-3004
october/november 2012
To view Cambria’s full design palette, visit CambriaCanada.com
91
HLMAGAZINE.COM
H&L’s Galleria
92
Through the Window: Dressing up your view on the world
Provenance® Woven Wood shades from Hunter Douglas are created from natural woods, reeds, bamboo and grasses and will age beautifully in your home.
Words by Jill Lang
window Dressing up your view on the world Last summer I lived in a spacious top-floor apartment overlooking Kits beach in Vancouver. I kept the bent, rickety aluminum blinds tucked to the top of the frame to soak up the 24/7 views, but I’m sure some charcoal sheers would have framed the picture of West Vancouver, Stanley Park, the West End, downtown, English Bay, Kits beach and the ocean splendidly. Imagine a corner suite in that building…
My latest apartment has lots of white, open space and big windows in each room, but despite all the lovely daylight, I never thought I’d be so happy to see vertical shades, which are neither elegant nor elaborate but necessary and convenient. I haven’t lived in a home with luxurious window treatments since 1996, but I remain optimistic because the most beautiful thing about the artful home is you can have fun with everything—even your window coverings.
october/november 2012
Now imagine a corner suite that overlooks a courthouse, a police station and a big brick utilities building that resembles a concrete whale. I have no problem with the functioning of any of these buildings, but I’d rather be staring at trees, grass and mountains, or the picture of Vancouver lights from last summer. I’m grateful when I get to shut the shades on Henry the Whale and practice yoga in solitude, though I wonder: would I appreciate my view more if I had shades that complemented Henry? The beige Berber fabric offers more in the way of convenience than it does in the way of art.
93
H&L’s Galleria
Through the Window: Dressing up your view on the world
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Draperies that demand attention, like art, should be treated as an investment
94
I was first introduced to roll-down blinds back in fall 2004, during an overnight stay at my aunt and uncle’s house out in Saanichton. Large east-facing windows let in lots of natural light and showcased views of Mount Baker, Haro Straight and the San Juan Islands, but unfortunately left little hidden on the inside. Roll-down blinds are ingenious because they thwart peeping toms and offer alternating views, and some even provide a second layer of insulation. As we begin to lose the heat of the summer sun, consider updating window fashion to include modern versions of the roll-down option from the Hunter Douglas collection. I feel like I’m always saying “options are truly endless” but it’s true, especially in home design. If you have money to spend and want draperies that demand attention, full window treatments—curtains, valances and cornices— in silk, velvet or heavy cotton - drape as beautifully around the window as they do the body. You’ll find that you barely need to embellish luxurious window treatments because they add glamour and warmth to a room without overdoing it. Drapery seems to be one of the more challenging areas of home design, and like art, should be treated as an investment. If you’re using luxurious fabrics, cutting corners will show.
“Life is art, art is life” – At TJY Home, you will discover that a sofa not only functions as seating, but it is also an art piece bringing focus to your living room. TJY Home has a mission to provide classy and simple contemporary European furnishings for everyone who believes in a tasteful and stylish lifestyle. At TJY Home, we work to help you design a home that reflects you in every way.
#150 - 12551 Bridgeport Road Richmond, BC 604-278-2278 tjyfurniture.com
october/november 2012
Your home is a reflection of your taste and eye for aesthetics and is a way to convey your lifestyle to others.
95
H&L’s Galleria
Through the Window: Dressing up your view on the world
On the West Coast, especially during our broody fall season, the best artwork in the world is right outside our windows. Frame it well.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
For earthy types, or someone predisposed to a laid back coastal sensibility, natural woven shades in wood or breezy linen maintain privacy while diffused light pours in through the home. Rattan and bamboo continue to grow in popularity because they can be dressed up and dressed down. Standalone, they offer a clean and cozy look, while layered under curtain panels these natural materials add depth, contrast and comfort, particularly during the fall.
96
For those on a budget, flat designer sheets of Egyptian cotton and interesting tablecloths are cheaper than drapery panels, and can deliver the same ‘wow’ factor. Readymade, store bought drapes and sheers can also be customized and embellished. Or get adventurous by using simple, unique fabric panels with rods and ring clips. For those interested in a more relaxed and comfortable approach to decorating, classic Roman shades never go out of style, and work flawlessly in almost any setting, adding a touch of softness without being fussy. Interesting. I feel as though, between Henry and me, I’m the fussier one.
The most beautiful thing about the artful home is you can have fun with everything, including window treatments
I’m probably fussy because it’s fall, so in the vein of softening, I will think of Henry’s window as the heart chakra of my home; the vital link between the interior and the exterior. That window (like the heart chakra of my body) must remain loving and open, even when I practice yoga.
manufacturer’s
Rebate
$200 *
Min.
*See this participating dealer for details
The Holiday Home Makeover Event Makeover your home this holiday season with Hunter Douglas window fashions. Silhouette® window shadings play with light and give your home that special holiday sparkle. From September 1st to December 19th, 2012, ask us how you can receive a minimum of $200 in Hunter Douglas manufacturer’s rebates.
Scan with your smartphone.
Blinds • Drapes • Re-upholstery • Bedding Vancouver 751 Terminal Ave.
Langley 6325 204th St.
Burnaby 2282 Holdom Ave.
FREE in home consultation 1-888-ARLENES (275-3637)
www.arlenes.com
Customizing Your Home Since 1983
october/november 2012
A touch of elegance
97
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Escape
98
Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa
Words by tracey drake and chelsea forman
escape: Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Home of Canada’s only desert and warmest lake
‘Napa of the North’, as it is often referred to, Spirit Ridge truly is a one of a kind experience, and it takes full advantage of its location and surroundings to provide each warmly welcomed guest with a unique retreat. The resort is surrounded by miles of pastoral views; sun drenched vineyards and refreshingly sparkling waters. The property offers the most spectacular location, world class services and guest amenities, lovely suites, two swimming pools, fine dining, access to beach lounging and vineyards. As it happened, we were in need of a quiet getaway, and Spirit Ridge fit the bill perfectly.
october/november 2012
Osoyoos, BC is one of those very special places. Located in the South Okanagan, it is the only arid desert in Canada with more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually. Lake Osoyoos, the warmest lake in Canada, is surrounded by cactus, sage, and vineyards – making Osoyoos the perfect escape – temporary or permanent - and the ideal spot for the five star vacation property known as Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa.
99
Osoyoos boasts 2,000 hours of sunshine each year Spirit Ridge invites you to fully recharge. The 226 guest suites at Spirit Ridge offer exceptional vistas, and all the comforts of home including a BBQ. Spirit Ridge offers a combination of room types to suite a multitude of traveller groups including one-bedroom desert suites, one-bedroom villas, two-bedroom suites and two-bedroom villas.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
As we entered our guestroom, it was evident that comfort, convenience and calm were intentionally built into the room design. Soaring nine foot ceilings made the room seem overly spacious, the spa bathroom was divine and the living area was generous in size, with a casually elegant aesthetic. Like all suites on the property, our room featured a gourmet kitchen, five appliances, free high speed internet and local phone calls. Our balcony was oversized and looked out over the vineyards. It was tranquil, relaxing and a relief from the city.
100
Perched serenely above Lake Osoyoos, amidst the great vineyards and orchards is Mica Restaurant at Spirit Ridge. The
contemporary design of the restaurant allows for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, and the shimmering blue waters of the lake below. Views can be enjoyed from the spectacular patio oasis and the indoor seating area. The restaurant provides a casual fine dining experience, complete with relaxing music and professional, knowledgeable staff. Mica considers their inventive menu to be comprised of ‘wine country comfort food’. All of the products used by Mica are sourced regionally and only the freshest of ingredients are chosen. Every plate has been designed with meticulous detail by Chef Robert Walker. A classic cocktail menu and impressive list of South Okanagan wines ensure the perfect pairing with any menu selection. After a leisurely breakfast and an early morning dip in Lake Osoyoos, and before our local tours began, we headed off to indulge in a little spa time. Nestled off the main hotel lobby is Osoyoos’ renowned Solstice Spa. The spa was designed to offer superior
FO RS AL E
32 ’S ea Ray 32 0S und anc er
Near New! ONLY 193 HOURS
Just 193 hours. Boat house kept, Showroom Condition! 32’ 2008 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer Year: 2008 Price: $139,000 (OBO)
Contact for viewing and more information Phone 250.383.7323 | Cell 250.580.2711
FEATURES: Every available option imaginable! Including: Flat screen TV, Corian Countertops, Cherry Wood Cabinets, Heating & Air Conditioning, Underwater Lights, Premium Sound system and much more! Brand new tender and motor (never used)
wellness, relaxation and rejuvenation experiences to revive the body and stimulate the soul. All of the exquisite treatments will ignite your core energy and bring you to a place of serenity and balance.
A variety of facials, massages, pedicures, manicures and scrubs are offered. Couples and singles packages are also available. All services incorporate the use of the finest products, several of which take into consideration the climate of the surrounding desert and are both deeply soothing and hydrating. After a morning of much needed spa therapy, we relaxed in the Solstice Spa’s secluded outdoor seating area. The seasonal blooms and shady enclaves were the perfect end to a morning of bliss and tranquility.
‘LIKE’ H&L AND WIN! ‘LIKE US’ ON FACEBOOK AND BE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED TO WIN A 2-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION to Canada’s finest home and lifestyle magazine, conveniently delivered to your home – 6 times each year.
40 83. A $ LUE! A
V
To enter, visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/myHLmag - ‘like us’ before November 30, 2012 and be entered to win a 2-year subscription.
LOCAL CONTENT + LOCAL ADVERTISERS CAUTION! GREAT IDEAS TO HELP YOU SPEND
october/november 2012
The impressive spa menu offers something for everyone – there is even an exclusive number of pampering treatments for pregnant women including a mama-pedi and prenatal massage. For the men, a popular experience is the Golfers Remedy package. After a long day on the magnificent NK’MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course, this package offers a luxurious cure for those aching muscles with a 60 minute deep tissue massage and an Up to Par pedicure.
101
Paradise and so much more…
HLMAGAZINE.COM
An early afternoon tour of the NK’MIP Desert Cultural Centre was fascinating. The Centre is a dedication to thousands of years of Okanagan First Nations culture and habitation on desert lands. The mission of the centre is to encourage an understanding of the culture and through education, promote the conservation of Canada’s desert land. The NK’MIP Desert is among Canada’s most endangered eco-systems and home to variety of endangered plant and animal species. A great place to take the family, the NK’MIP Desert Cultural Centre provides educational programs, tours, self-guided walks, interpretive sites, cultural events, rattlesnake research and tagging programs. An incredible array of native sculptures and displays that describe the rich and ancient heritage of the land make the entire trip worthwhile.
102
The hotel property boasts a hot tub and two outdoor pools – one that is family friendly and the other offering ‘quiet time’ for adults. The massive deck was lined with sun worshippers, and we happily joined the ranks. For the overly ambitious, there is a fully equipped fitness studio overlooking the vineyard. Wandering through the vineyards to the waters of
Lake Osoyoos presents a whole new world of possibilities. Boating, swimming, sunbathing, having a mid-day meal or taking a leisurely walk on the beach - just a few of the activities that await on the desert shores. On day two, we visited NK’MIP Cellars, which is the first Aboriginal owned and operated winery in North America. The views from the winery were awe inspiring and were only exceeded in experience by the wine. A tour of the cellars is a must-do experience in South Okanagan. The architecture, native art, Aboriginal artifacts are beautiful, as is the unique nature that surrounds the site. Dinner at The Patio at NK’MIP Cellars was exceptional; certainly a little hidden gem with unrivalled views of the valley. The imaginative menu by Chef Liam McNulty places care and emphasis on local ingredients and pairing food with NKMIP Cellars wines.
In the
Details You’ve Got To Try This: 1. Nk’Mip Cellars 2010 Chardonnay A delicious wine that feels like the sunny Okanagan. Fragrant granny smith apple and summer fruit are joined by fresh pineapple and melon layers that lead into a rounded expression of butterscotch and vanilla bean. [NK’MIP Cellars]
2. Horseback Riding at Indian Grove Stables The day ride takes you along breathtaking mountain trails, down a canyon, through a stream to a campsite where you can explore underground waterfalls. [Ask at hotel concierge]
3. Caramel Macchiato Gelato
778.238.0801 | brad@brad-davis.com
www.brad-davis.com
1050 Howe St. Vancouver tel: 604.689.5115 fax: 604.689.5665
october/november 2012
Located in town, Osoyoos Gelato makes gelato fresh daily. You really cannot go wrong with any, but if you like StarbucksTM, try the Caramel Macchiato. [15 Park Place, Osoyoos]
103
south okanagan is known as the napa of the north Come for a week or stay for a lifetime. Sitting regally above the Sonora Dunes Golf Course and acclaimed Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, are The Residences at Spirit Ridge. With sprawling views of the Great Basin Desert, vibrant orchards, vineyards, the enticing waters of Lake Osoyoos and towering peaks of the Cascade Mountains – these exclusive two-bedroom and three-bedroom residences are a true desert oasis.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Tucked away in an exclusive gated community, The Residences offer owners a number of exquisite amenities including a private clubhouse with fitness equipment and full change rooms, outdoor sports courts with basketball nets, owner concierge services, and an extraordinary outdoor infinity edge pool with a fully furnished relaxation patio and hot tub.
104
These bungalow-style villas have been designed with the surrounding desert as inspiration. The architecture and landscape of the abode will respect and utilize the beauty of the property it is being built on. The end goal is to have a classic desert design that flows effortlessly into the land and enhances the magnificence of the natural surroundings. All of the villas will have a folding glass wall between the interior living space and the expansive outdoor deck, allowing for an
extended patio portal. The decks are covered and boast ceiling fans, screen drapes and an impressive outdoor kitchen complete with grill, prep space and bar fridge. Passing through your own private courtyard with stunning Tuscan style water fountain, you will enter the home and be overwhelmed by the meticulous detail and lavish finishes. The floors are covered in superb imported tile and grand carpets and the walls have been series painted, offering a seamless flow of elegance floor to ceiling. Every villa boasts at least two master suites complete with walk in closets and en-suite bathrooms with dual sinks, soaker tubs and tiled showers. The kitchens were created for entertaining and no luxury was spared in their designs. Gas cooking options, the finest appliances, immaculate island, wine fridge and an elegant expanse of granite countertops makes them a gourmet cooks utmost desire. The Residences set an unprecedented standard for quality living that raises the standard in the South Okanagan.
IDSWEST H&L:Layout 1 20/07/12 2:14 PM Page 1
Sept
27–30
Interior Design Show West
Vancouver Convention Centre
+ Trends. + Ideas. New
Products. .For Your Home.
Tommy Smythe
Designer, Sarah 101 on HGTV Known for his incredible sense of style, his passion for design and his signature look, Tommy is not afraid to tell it-how-it-is and viewers appreciate his frank, delightfully acerbic approach to interior design. Celebrate design with Tommy and 30,000 others:
SPONSORED BY
City Condo by Tommy Smythe and Sarah Richardson
IDSwest idswest.com
october/november 2012
BUY TICKETS ONLINE AT IDSWEST.COM USE CODE LIVING FOR $2 OFF!
Saturday Sept 29th 2PM Sunday Sept 30th Noon on the Para Design Stage.
105
H&L’s Epicure
Autumn Inspiration: A different take on classic comfort foods
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Inspiration in the kitchen is never something I am short on. I have the pleasure of working regularly with the profoundly talented Chef John Waller, whom I am constantly stealing ideas, recipes, and occasionally bites from. Recently I had a rare opportunity to tag along with Chef Waller on one of his famous forages to our local farmer’s market. He was in search of inspiration and was taking me to the source. The impetus for our outing was an event at Chef Waller’s restaurant to celebrate the local fall harvest. It wasn’t long before a menu took shape. Fresh gala apples, crisp and tart, welcomed us to the market with their polished ruby perfection. Apple butter would be their fate, the perfect companion for John’s retro tin can Irish soda bread. Next, we found fresh English pea pods that stirred memories of my childhood in Auntie Eileen’s backyard. Alongside we spotted floppy topped baby rainbow carrots, dark soil still clinging to their colourful skins. The classic duo of veggies would become the base of an autumn inspired crispy cast iron chicken topped with an Indian summer inspired sweet and sour gooseberry relish. On our way to the checkout, basket overflowing with produce, we came across a pint of irresistible BC blackberries, bursting to the touch with vibrant violet juice; the perfect garnish for a sweet and simple petit pot du crème.
106
Recipes by Chef John Waller Words by Ryan Cooney Photographs by Emily Harris
Irish Tin Can Soda Bread & Apple Butter soda bread One large size 400mg tin can (clean well and remove top and bottom) Preheat to 375 F Whisk together thoroughly in large bowl: 1 2/3 cups 2 tsp 1 tsp ½ tsp ½ tsp ½ cup
all-purpose flour sugar baking powder baking soda salt oats
In another bowl, whisk together: 1 2/3 cup ¼ cup
large egg buttermilk butter, melted and still warm
Add the wet to the dry and stir until moist throughout. Cover the bottom of tin can with foil, grease inside thoroughly. Drop dough into the can; bake upright for 25 – 30 minutes. Remove and let cool. Melt 2 tsp butter and pour over bread while still in the can. Rest for 5 – 10 min, pop out of the can and slice. Serve with Apple butter.
Apple Butter coarsely chopped apple sugar Juice of 1 orange cinnamon Allspice
Boil apples in 1 ¼ cup of water, simmer for 10 minutes. Sieve the fruit, collect the juice and puree. Return to the pan; add orange juice, spices and sugar. Cook until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil and then return to a simmer. Simmer until thick.
october/november 2012
2 cups 2 ½ cups Pinch Pinch
107
Crispy Cast Iron Chicken
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Serves 2
108
1 pint 1 1 tsp ½ cup
gooseberries lemon, juice and zest apple cider vinegar sugar
6 4 medium 6 large 1 bunch ¼ cup 1 tbsp
baby carrots new potatoes English pea pods fresh tarragon cream butter
½ chicken 1 whole
deboned and skin on Fresh Rosemary lemon
Chef Bio. Chef John Waller trained under acclaimed Chef Mark McEwan of Food Network fame and legend Chef George McNeil. Certified Red Seal Chef at age 21, John is lucky to have found a profession that speaks to his passion early in life. His career brought him to the bounty of the West Coast, where he further honed his signature rustic style, falling in love with the myriad of magnificent farms, vineyards, and artisans.
“
“
I live and breathe food. I autograph my dishes with honesty to the ingredients. — Chef John Waller
Black Rock - H&L Mag Ad August 2012 Size: 5.1875” (w) x 7.2188” (h) • REV 1 • July 31/12
Season fleshy side of chicken with chopped rosemary, salt and pepper. Season skin side with salt and pepper. Heat an oiled cast iron skillet until near smoking. Place chicken into hot pan, skin side down. Halve one whole lemon; place both beside chicken in pan. Place pan on the bottom rack of the oven, for 20 – 30 min, allowing for size. Place carrots into a deep pan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, adding fresh tarragon, salt, and butter. Let simmer until carrots are fork tender and water has reduced by ¾, approx. 10 minutes. Add fresh English peas, blanched and quartered new potato, and cream. Season with salt and pepper, simmer and reduce. Bring ¾ pint gooseberries, sugar, lemon juice & zest, and vinegar to boil in sauce pan with 1 cup water. Simmer until sugar dissolves and berries become soft, breaking their skins. Add an optional splash of red wine for color and complexity. When thickened, add remaining berries to mixture, heat through until soft but not broken. Serve chicken over creamed veggies and top with gooseberry relish.
weathering the storm... black rock style
hotel restaurant spa
Escape to Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, a magical location on British Columbia’s wild west coast. Ask about our Storm Warming package.
JOIN US FOR SATURDAY2012
B
WINTER BLUES
TH ANNIRD UAL
NOVEMBER 3 •
Call 250-726-4800 to reserve your tickets today or purchase at Black Rock
Ucluelet, BC • 1-877-762-5011 • www.blackrockresort.com
october/november 2012
Preheat oven to 450 F
109
Seriously Simple - Dulce de Leche Remove label from one can of Eagle brand condensed milk. Place can in a deep metal pan, leave the lid on! Fill pan with hot water so that the can is nearly covered. Poach in oven for 3 hours at 300 F, adding water as it evaporates. Remove and let cool. Open the lid and try not to eat the whole can by yourself.
Petit Pots du Crème Serves 4 4 egg 2/3 cup 2/3 cup 1/3 cup 1 tbsp
yolk milk whipping cream sugar vanilla extract or 1 Vanilla bean
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Preheat to 325 F
110
Autumn on the West Coast is full of rediscovered comforts just waiting to inspire your inner chef. Let your ingredients take you back to tractor rides through the orchard, blackberries from the backyard brambles, and pea pod raids at the end of September. A trip to the local market, or even just a trip to your local bistro, can be just the spark you need for your own home cooked creations. Perhaps, with a little help from Chef Waller, you will inspire someone yourself!
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg and sugar. In a separate pot, bring cream and milk to a simmer. Add vanilla to the simmering cream and milk. Temper egg mixture; add slowly into the cream and milk. Pour into desired container, a 4 ounce ramekin is ideal, and cover tightly with foil. Bake in a water bath until set, 40 – 50 minutes. Let cool for 30 min, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Garnish with Blackberry and Dulce de Leche.
Style and Simplicity
BURNABY 2148 Douglas Road 604.298.9277
Style and Simplicity
LANGLEY 210-19700 Langley Bypass Canadian Made 604.534.7273
Canadian Made
www.kitchencraftvancouver.com BURNABY 2148 Douglas Road • 604.298.9277 LANGLEY 210-19700 Langley Bypass • 604.534.7273 VICTORIA 800 Cloverdale Avenue • 250.475.1159
www.kitchencraftvancouver.com
C O U N T E R T O P S
F O R
T H E
W E S T
VANCOUVER | VICTORIA | KELOWNA | EDMONTON | CALGARY | SASKATOON REGINA | WINNIPEG | SEATTLE | SPOKANE | PORTLAND
floform.com | 877.FLOFORM
october/november 2012
UTOPIA. No longer a state of mind.
111
REJoice!
FILLER – LAYING THE FOUNDATION the third Pillar of Beautiful Skin
One of the beautiful features of babies is their fullness; those amazing eyes, gorgeous cheeks and the radiance of youth. As we age, not only does the skin thin and lose its luster, but it loses its support and begins to sink and sag. My patients tell me that they do not know what is wrong, but they just feel that they look “tired,” “drawn,” “sad,” or prematurely aged. What I observe in our consultations is that there is a loss of volume leading to hollowing of the cheeks under the eyes, drooping of the brows, a downturn of the corners of the mouth, premature jowls, hollowing of the temples, flattening of the forehead and lines radiating out from the lips. To restore the structural integrity of the skin, it is important to address this third dimension: the foundation. Most people are aware of “collagen,” the main structural protein in our skin. Less well known is our skin’s natural sugar molecule called hyaluronic acid that our collagen is embedded in. Hyaluronic acid is essential for our skin health – it provides both a physical support as well as allows our immune system and other biologic functions to work their magic. Interestingly, hyaluronic acid is found both in plants and in animals with universal and identical composition. It can attract up to 1000 times its weight in water – therefore, a significant and important factor for our skin’s hydration.
What are dermal fillers?
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Many varieties of fillers exist with variable benefits and limitations yet the most popular category is that of the natural, hyaluronan-based fillers. Restylane and Juvederm are two of the most trusted brands and these are what I commonly use. They are ideal because they can be used in all areas and in all levels of the skin so they are very flexible in application. The results are immediate and my patients typically return to their daily activities immediately after a treatment. Studies have shown that results can last up to three years with proper maintenance. More than 2 million filler procedures are performed annually in North America, a testament to their many benefits and efficacy.
112
Words by Dr. Mark Lupin
In the
Details
maintenance: Once you have achieved your ideal correction, once to twice a year is sufficient to maintain results with smaller treatments. To get the greatest longevity, it is best to aim for a full correction, as partial corrections will fade more quickly. If filler treatments are combined with Botox treatments, this will also tend to increase the longevity of the fillers … and vice versa – there is a true synergy. Filler treatments can also improve outcomes from laser resurfacing treatments like Fraxel. The overall improvement achievable with dermal filler treatments is as natural as is the aesthetic of your provider – ensure you are happy and comfortable with the abilities of your treating physician prior to undergoing treatment and you will realize great, natural benefit from dermal fillers.
From a cosmetic perspective, I find fillers help my patients in the following ways:
• Subtle enhancement can be offered globally to the face for a non-surgical lift • They assist in lifting areas like the brows and cheeks • Fillers can round the jawline • They can reshape and smooth out the ridge of the nose – a non-surgical rhinoplasty • They can improve the symmetry of the face • Fillers can restore depressed scars • They enhance facial contours for a refreshed, healthier appearance • They can softly augment the lip or lip border for a natural, more youthful look • They help to improve lines and folds by supporting skin structures • They can also restore volume to aging hands – the appearance of veins can be diminished • Fillers will help maintain the natural hydration of skin by attracting and holding moisture leading to a more balanced complexion • Fillers work synergistically with other nonsurgical dermatology and laser procedures to help optimize results
Dr. Mark Lupin Dermatologist
Dr. Mark Lupin BSc MD FRCPC (Dermatologist) Clinical Instructor – Department of Dermatology and Skin Science - University of British Columbia Regional Director – Canadian Dermatology Association Dermatology Director – Cosmedica Laser Centre cosmedica.ca
I find the most common concern of new patients is with regard to over-correction – most patients emphasize their desire for a subtle, natural correction, which is also my sensibility. They are usually relieved to look at my staff and see that they all look beautiful and very natural. To this point, it is paramount that you choose a Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon with many years of experience as well as a great aesthetic sense. A detailed knowledge of facial anatomy is critical for safety and best outcomes. The best treatments should not look like treatments. You should simply look fantastic – and not look “treated.” The goal is a natural “Wow!”
october/november 2012
What are common fears?
113
HLMAGAZINE.COM
bentley debut
114
2013 Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8 Launch
Words by chelsea forman
There is nothing quite like driving a Bentley.
Champagne was flowing, hors d’oeuvres were plentiful, and the flames of a grand outdoor fire hummed in harmony with the gentle jazz quartet that carried the mood through the evening. Naturally, it was an idyllic setting for the exclusive launch of the Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8 Coupe and Convertible. The monumental event was held on the pristine shores of Granville Island on the patio of the Granville Island Hotel’s Dockside Restaurant. The Dockside patio is nestled modestly on the bank of False Creek with breathtaking views of downtown Vancouver across the water. The striking summer lights of the city provided the perfect backdrop to the superb new V8-engine Bentley’s.
The launch was a remarkable success. The Bentley Continental GT and GTC both exceeded the most discerning luxury car enthusiast’s expectations. The evening concluded with guests dispersing – whether on their own or cruising sedately on one of M&P’s yachts to Coal Harbour – all had the same thoughts of glossy black grilles, seductive hide seats, and Bentley’s red iconic enameled wings crest.
october/november 2012
While the two Bentley automobiles were the focal points on land, M&P Yacht Centre provided two magnificent yachts that commanded our attention at sea. A 2012 SeaRay 540 Sundancer and a 2012 Meridian 541 Sedan Bridge took guests on leisurely cruises of the harbour throughout the evening. The bond between the GT and GTC Bentley’s and the two yachts was palpable – a lavish union of luxury reaching from sea to land, creating a desire in all who had the pleasure of tasting the sophisticated elegance and exquisite life they represent together.
115
breakfast and bed, reinvented.
Ulisse Dining/Queen Bed
HLMAGAZINE.COM
One room. Multiple functions for day and night. 40+ customizable solutions for every space. Made in Italy by Clei. Made possible by Resource Furniture. Visit our website or call today for your space-transforming solution.
116
235-332 Water Street
Vancouver B.C. V6B 1B6
604-681-0104
www.resourcefurniture.com New York
Toronto
Vancouver
Victoria
Montreal
Hong Kong
Calgary Opening Fall 2012
source guide showcasing the best in retailers & showrooms
october/november 2012
H&L’s
117
have you herd? h&l’s october/november edition
ON NEWSSTANDS NOW! Chapters/Indigo stores, BC Ferries, Air & Sea Terminals (Including Vancouver Airport), Safeway Canada, Quality Foods, Overwaitea Food Group, Sobey’s Inc., Fairway Markets, Loblaw’s Companies Ltd., London Drugs, Pharmasave Drugs, Walmart Canada, Federated Co-Op Limited, International News, Hudson News
HLMAGAZINE.COM
HMS Host, HY Louie Co. Ltd., BC Interior Newsstands
118
(Plus, many independents) homes & Living® magazine
HLMAGAZINE.COM
CAUTION! Great ideas that help you spend
H&L’s community in the news
updates around the community
HOME AND OFFICE FURNITURE WITH AN ATTITUDE FREE COVERED PARKING AVAILABLE 1275 WEST 6th AVE. VANCOUVER, B.C. V6H 1A6 | T: 604 730 1275
MON-WED & FRI 10 - 7 | THURS 10 - 9 | SAT 10 - 6 | SUN 11 - 6
From their humble beginnings as a small piano store and music academy in Vancouver, Tom Lee Music has grown into one of the largest full-line musical instrument retailers in North America. Tom Lee Music still retains their community minded focus and is widely recognized as a strong supporter of local music, educational and charitable organizations and has been the recipient of many community awards. The North Vancouver retail store and music learning centre has been relocated to #800801 Marine Drive in the Capilano Village Mall. The expanded retail store features a large selection top brand name musical instruments and equipment ranging from exquisite grand pianos, acoustic and electric guitars, to the latest in music technology. The store also offers affordable rentals, financing and a Music Learning Centre with music lessons for all ages. In addition to their great product selection, Tom Lee Music prides itself in providing exceptional customer service. North Vancouver store Manager Simon Mole says “We are so lucky to have such a great team of staff and teachers and are proud to offer the very best in musical instruments and education to the North Shore music community. Thank-you to all of our customers for your support!” The Tom Lee Music staff invite all music lovers to visit their new store and experience one of Vancouver’s most impressive selection of musical instruments. Tom Lee Music #800-801 Marine Drive (Capilano Village Mall) North Vancouver, BC 604.988.9974 tomleemusic.ca
Fall Fashion Inspiration Style Inspiration Furniture Celebrates Always trendsetting. The Eclectic look is in! 10 Year Anniversary COME SEE OUR EXCITING BRAND NEW LINE-UP.
In 2002, Inspiration Furniture opened its doors in the historic Sigurdsson’s Mill building – now the New Look Building www.inspirationfurniture.ca – in False Creek. Inspiration brought an innovative, contemporary powerhouse of 40,000 square feet to the Vancouver region and quickly became the go-to place for fashion forward designs. The company is locally owned by brothers Peter and Steen Skaaning. Originally hailing from Denmark, both brothers are certified cabinetmakers and have dedicated their lives to fine furniture. Now, proudly celebrating their 10th year in business, the company continues to expand - a 60,000 square foot warehouse and distribution centre ensures that most items are in stock for immediate delivery and installation. Inspiration offers in-store design services and an impressive Special Order program. Their international product lineup offers a remarkable palette of exquisite pieces. Lines including deSede from Switzerland, Leolux from Holland, Seltz from France, Bonaldo, Natuzzi Italia and Cattelan from Italy, and Verner Panton from Denmark – all available to make your home an exquisite expression of you. The staff of Inspiration Furniture celebrates the past ten years, and is looking forward to many more years serving their community as one of Vancouver’s leading furniture retailers. Inspiration Furniture 1275 West 6th Avenue Vancouver, BC 604.730.1275 inspirationfurniture.ca
The Spa at the Wedgewood The Spa at the Wedgewood was honoured with the Condé Nast Johansen’s “Most Excellent Spa Hotel in Canada and the US” in 2011. In 2012 the prestigious spa has been nominated for the 2012 SpaFinder Wellness Readers’ Choice Awards. This summer, the Wedgewood is undergoing spectacular renovations to their elite Spa & Health Club. A new luxurious relaxation salon featuring a divine seating area, soothing music, cozy fireplace and healthy refreshments, will be added to help guests relax, unwind and meditate before or after their treatments. A state of the art ultra luxurious Harmony Suite has been added where couples can indulge in blissful treatments side by side. Unique “outdoor” treatment experiences will also be offered during the summer months where guests can enjoy an outdoor “urban” massage surrounded by flowers in the heart of the City Centre. Part of this year’s renovations at the Wedgewood include the creation of an innovative, sunlit Health Club with state of the art machines overlooking a beautiful garden terrace on the second floor of the Hotel. Set aside an afternoon and allow the Spa at the Wedgewood to welcome you to an extraordinarily superior spa experience. Take the time to vote for the Spa at the Wedgewood in the 2012 SpaFinder Wellness Readers’ Choice Awards at spafinder.com. Wedgewood Hotel & Spa 845 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC 604.689.7777 wedgewoodhotel.com
october/november 2012
Tom Lee Music Celebrates North Vancouver New Store Grand Opening
119
society
sarah McLachlan School of Music
2.
3.
1.
5.
4.
8.
6.
7.
9.
10.
Homes & Living magazine was honoured to attend a very special student concert at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music (SoM), in Vancouver on June 7, 2012. It was an end of the year celebration that saw a charismatic group of talented young people entertain an appreciative audience. Tracey Drake, H&L’s Editor-in-Chief and Julie Hamilton, VP Sales and Operations-Vancouver office, were on hand to enjoy a poignant evening of emotional performances by the graduating class, and inspiring music by the rising stars at SoM. The Sarah McLachlan School of Music is a free music program aimed at youth who do not have the financial means to take music lessons. The school is dedicated to helping young people find their voice.
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Stay tuned… H&L is pleased to announce an exclusive feature article with Sarah McLachlan. Watch for Sarah, SoM and the students who inspire her in H&L’s special Holiday 2012 edition, which hits newsstands the last week of November.
120
1. Julie Hamilton, VP Sales and Operations – H&L Vancouver with Sarah McLachlan. 2. Two talented students, Dan Reyes and Herman Tubungbanua gracing the stage. 3. An uplifting performance by the students of the Junior Guitar Group. 4. Ensemble performance by multiple SoM students that had guests cheering loudly. 5. A very talented solo by Aidan Farrell, a graduating vocal student. 6. One of the most riveting performers of the evening – Natasha Pheko - a young star with a very bright future. 7. The birth of a rock band, with SOM students Freya Cirulis and Ben Wick lighting up the stage. 8. Sarah McLachlan with several SoM students. 9. A group concert from the Sing Act Move Group. 10. Tracey Drake, H&L’s Editor-in-Chief with husband, Steve Drake, enjoying a moment with Sarah McLachlan before the student concert.
H&L’s auto profile
Introducing the brand new Aston Martin Vanquish
Sitting proudly at the pinnacle of the luxury British car maker’s sports car
the stunning new Aero Duct on the rear boot lid. This elegantly devised
line-up, this breath-taking new super grand tourer represents the zenith
passive engineering feature, which counteracts lift at the car’s rear when
of current Aston Martin design and engineering. Vanquish, is the next
travelling at speed, is a triumph of both design and technical ability.
generation of the renowned Aston Martin architecture.
As happy on the streets of a bustling city as it is carving through the
The design represents the latest take on Aston Martin’s iconic visual
countryside or long distance motorway touring, the Vanquish offers a
language. Vanquish is an evolution, its lean and muscular forms signifying
thoroughbred British luxury sports car that’s also suited to everyday use.
the extensive use of carbon fibre. Each body panel on the car is constructed
Priced from $296,039 first deliveries of the new sports car are expected to
from carbon fibre because of its high strength-to-weight ratio and
begin in early 2013.
exceptional flexibility of form. At standstill or at speed the car commands
Contact Aston Martin Vancouver today. 1730 Burrard St. Vancouver - 604.738.5577
respect and admiration, its flowing forms hand-sculpted in clay before being translated into perfectly painted hi-tech carbon fibre. Powered by a significantly revised naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 petrol engine mated to the proven Touchtronic 2 six-speed automatic gearbox, the new car offers suitably impressive performance figures. The V12’s power peak of 565 bhp (573 PS) makes it Aston Martin’s most potent production model yet, outmuscled only by the strictly limited edition One-77 supercar. The raw statistics speak for themselves: 573 PS at 6,750 rpm, 457 lb ft of torque at 5,500 rpm, 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 183 mph place the Vanquish firmly into supercar territory. Unmistakably an Aston Martin, the design shows a clear and coherent lineage from its heritage while providing an equally clear pointer to the
october/november 2012
luxury car brand’s vibrant future. Closer inspection reveals details such as
121
look what i found!
fresh finds for you
2
1
3
HLMAGAZINE.COM
4
122
5
1
6
French country upholstered bed
2
animal print chic
Befitting its role as a place of calm and composure the Cobblestone Bedroom brings a fresh traditional look, along with garden-like serenity to your home. Offering French country-side ambiance that’s as sophiticated as it is comfortable.
The plush hair on hide upholstered seat with a large scale zebra print appears suspended by the iconic polished chrome track arms. The Connor chair is fashion, pure and simple.
Available at Jodans Casual Home Store
5520 Minoru Blvd. Richmond | 604.273.0155
Available at Paramount Furniture
paramountfurniture.ca
12553 Bridgeport Rd. Richmond | 604.248.2180 19880 Langley Bypass Langley | 604.534.3115
casualhome.ca
3
7
Red hot modern seating
4
old world luxury
Arabella offers a play on lines that at first sight seems familiar, but on closer inspection is surprising. Colour effects can harden or soften that effect at will. The asymmetric shape thereby creates different seating experiences, each with a charm of its own.
The leather wrapped antique looked chest with custom designed cast metal hardware in an antique bronze finish.
Available at Inspiration Furniture
homecouture.ca
Available at Home Couture 1311 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.521.7727
1275 West 6th Ave. Vancouver | 604.730.1275
inspirationfurniture.ca
5
Graphic Accent Pillow
6
Bring some fun into your space with graphic cushions created by local designer (and Stylegarage alumnus) Nicole Tarasick. We regularly stock map of Canada, YVR, and usually one other seasonal print.
Lollipop red Pendant The lively color of Lollipop Red makes this intriguing wire design pop out from its surroundings. The Parker Pendant illustrates the sophisticated use of simple wire that captures the appeal of classical shapes, but also allows the imagination to roam.
Available at Stylegarage
Available at McKellars
124 W. Hastings St. Vancouver | 604.558.4343
1549 West Pender St. Vancouver (at Nicola) 604.734.1671
stylegarage.com
mckellarsinteriors.com
AUTUMN REIMAGINED
modern practicality This unique plastic dining chair is great for any room. This product comes in black, red, lime or white and features sleek chrome legs. Available at Möbler Furniture 3351 Sweden Way Richmond | 604.270.3535
moblerfurniture.com
october/november 2012
7
123
H&L’s source guide directory
The quality companies showcased in Homes & Living magazine have been highlighted. You can download their brochure and directly link to their website at: HLMAGAZINE.COM
Bradshaw carpets
appliances
507 15th St. West Vancouver 604.926.0413 | bradshawcarpets.com
Bradlee Distributors
Canadian Carpet & Tile
13780 Bridgeport Rd. Richmond | 604.244.1744
2620 Arbutus St. Vancouver | 604.739.4477
Fireplace by Maxwell 1380 Pemberton Ave. North Vancouver | 604.987.1293
Fireplace Unlimited 4460 Juneau St. Burnaby | 604.415.9330 WARMING HOMES SINCE 1890
A Reflection of Your Good Taste.
Coast Wholesale Appliances
Valor Gas Fireplaces valorfireplaces.com
Jordans Floor Coverings
8488 Main St. Vancouver | 604.321.6644 coastappliances.com
Miles Industries Ltd. | 604.984.3496 190 - 2255 Dollarton Hwy North Vancouver
1539 United Boulevard Coquitlam | 604.522.9855
pg. 73
Copyright ©2012 by CNP Industries, Inc.
Available Exclusively at
We s t e r n C a n a d a ’ s L a r g e s t S u p p l i e r o f H o m e A p p l i a n c e s
pg. 83 DISTINCT DESIGNS
®
VANCOUVER 8488 Main St 604-321-6644
COQUITLAM 1-1315 United Blvd 604-540-2665
ABBOTSFORD 34445 Marshall Road 604-859-3373
LANGLEY
19495-56th Ave 604-530-1155
KELOWNA
101-2600 Acland Rd 250-765-2421
VICTORIA
736 Cloverdale Ave 250-475-0277
THE ORIGINAL RADIANT GAS FIREPLACE
TM
NANAIMO
10-4151 Mostar Rd 250-758-4044
www.valorfireplaces.com
RELIABLE HEAT PERFORMANCE
EFFICIENT WARMTH
w w w . c o a s t a p p l i a n c e s . c o m
Edmonds
Jordans Floor Coverings
Solus Decor
7788 Edmonds St. Burnaby | 604.525.0244
1396 Marine Dr. North Vancouver | 604.990.9305
1445 Powell St. Vancouver | 604.255.2472
Forum Home Appliances Inc.
Jordans Floor Coverings
245 East Pender St. Vancouver | 604.893.8896
Vaglio Fireplace Ltd.
1470 West Broadway Vancouver | 604.733.1174
3600 East Hastings St. Vancouver | 604.298.6494
Handy Appliances Ltd.
Mavyan Distinctive Carpet Collections
705 East 17 Ave. Vancouver | 604.879.1555
2229 Granville St. Vancouver | 604.733.3285
flooring
Harvey’s Appliances
Salari Fine Carpet Collections
Bamboo Direct
2751 Kingsway Vancouver | 604.434.3151
2033 West 41st Ave. Vancouver | 604.261.3555
3-636 Clyde Ave. West Vancouver | 604.913.9175
Midland Appliances Richmond: 604-278-6131 Vancouver: 604.608.0600 | Vancouver: 604.736.7227
Bradshaw carpets 507 15th St. West Vancouver 604.926.0413 | bradshawcarpets.com
closet & garage organzier
Miele Appliances
California Closets
69 Smithe St. Vancouver | 604.434.1300
5049 Still Creek Ave. Burnaby | 604.320.6575
Trail Appliances Richmond: 604.278.6133 Vancouver: 604.434.8711 | Coquitlam: 604.461.1598
Stor-More Closets & Blinds 111-19231 54th Ave. Surrey 604.575.8870 | stormore.com
Canadian Carpet & Tile Vancouver: 604.739.4477 North Vancouver: 604.980.6772
Casa Madera Hardwood 3744 East Hastings St. Burnaby | 604.294.9663 pg. 25 •
• Closet Organizers • Shutters • Pantry Organizers • Garage Organizers Window Coverings • Shutters • Shower Enclosures • Bathroom Hardware • Mirrors
STOR - MORE Closet & Blinds 111-19231 54th Ave. 604.575.8870
Get what you need, and get on with life.
stormore.com
Y. Franks
HLMAGAZINE.COM
503 - 15th St. West Vancouver | 604.926.0124
124
Sunburst Shutters-Blinds-Closets
Floor Works Interiors
101-342 East Kent Ave. Vancouver | 604.436.3400
1187 West 23rd St. North Vancouver | 604.990.8222
Divine Hardwood Flooring Ltd
carpets & rugs
fireplace
2nd Century Rug
alfresco backyard lifestyles
3594 Main St. Vancouver | 604.879.8432
12510-82nd Ave. Surrey
3481 Main St. Vancouver | 604.568.7488
| 604.572.8088
Jordans Floor Coverings 1539 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.522.9855 1470 W Broadway Vancouver | 604.733.1174
Copenhagen Recliner
Sofa Sleeper Avail. in Black or White PU
Avail. in White or Brown Leather Footstool Included
Sugg. $698 $
499
Sugg. $1498 $
1,198
mÖbler furniture
NuCasa
Time to go
Pure Image
Modern
3351 Sweden Way Richmond 604.270.3535 | moblerfurniture.com
Burnaby: 604.294.6666 | Richmond: 604.278.2881
Condo Size Sectional Sugg. $1298 Left or Right Hand Facing $ Two cushions included Available in Dark Grey, Sand or Gold Fabric
280 Nelson St. Vancouver | 604.628.9491
1,098
pg. 67
Sole Queen Bed
Laptop Desk Glass top with a white base
Avail. in White or Black PU
Sugg. $398 $
298
Sugg. $698 $
498
Chair $249
Double $398
Counter & Bar Height
Hydraulic Stool
Hydraulic Stool
Barstool Sugg. $139 $
Sugg. $249 $
Sugg. $249 $
Nufloors
Moe’s Home Collection 604.687.5599
North Vancouver: 604.983.9902 | Coquitlam: 604.942.4109
1728 Glen Dr. Vancouver
Avail. in Black or White PVC
Avail. in Black, White or Grey PU
Avail. in Black, White or Red PU
198
79
198
Mon-Fri 10-9 Sat-Sun 10-6
Counter & Bar Height Avail. in Black or White PU
Counter Stool Sugg. $139 $
home builders & renovators 109
MOBLER FURNITURE
www.moblerfurniture.com
3351 Sweden Way Richmond 1 Block from Ikea 604.270.3535
THE ART OF FINE LIVING
Paramount Furniture
Restoration Hardwood
Alair homes
5520 Minoru Blvd Richmond 604.273.0155 | paramountfurniture.ca
106-1356 Frances St. Vancouver | 604.618.2945
Vancouver 604.605.8255 | alairhomes.com
pg. 01
paramountfurniture.ca
HL_Spring12.pdf 16/Dec/11 10:03:30 AM
5520 Minoru Blvd (1 block west of Lansdowne Mall) Richmond BC 604.273.0155
Luxury is not about opulence or great expense. It is the pleasure and joy of using beautiful things every day. Our vision of the modern home is warm and intimate, as well as stylish and sophisticated.
THE GUEST ROOM, REINVENTED
resource furniture 332 Water St. Vancouver 604.681.0104 | resourcefurniture.com
furniture
Boda Construction
C
M
4307 Morgan Cres. West Vancouver | 604.926.6644
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
pg. 114
SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR 40 MORE TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS MADE IN ITALY BY CLEI
www.resourcefurniture.com
Cinétique large 3 seat sofa design Sacha Lakic full relax electrical mechanism Dervish cocktail tables design NRD
roche bobois
eclectic living
Photo Michel Gibert. Special thanks: Bernard Reyboz “Tripodes”, 2003, TASCHEN, Alicante.
332 Water Street Vancouver 604 681 0104 444 William Street Victoria 250 381 8824
SPACE. REINVENTED. Hong Kong · Montreal · New York · Toronto · Vancouver · Victoria
blackfish homes & construction
716 West Hastings St. Vancouver 604.633.5005 | roche-bobois.com
1523 West 3rd Ave. Vancouver | 604.876.8222
pg. 39
Independant full relax electrical mecanisms in back and seat, with control pad and USB port. View the Cinétique in motion on www.roche-bobois.com/cinetique_us
CALGARY - 225 10th Avenue SW - Tel. 403-532-4401 - VANCOUVER - 716 West Hastings - Tel. 604-633-5005 - Complimentary parking and interior design services.
107-1305 Welch St. Vancouver 604.980.0814 | blackfishhomes.ca
Showrooms, collections, news and catalogs www.roche-bobois.com For interior design professionals only www.rochebobois-id.com
Designed for you
RBS-VAN1230_VictoriaHL_Cinetique.indd 1 4521, clark street, montréal (québec) H2T 2T3 t. 514.286.9696 f. 514.284.9152 espressocommunication.com
generation furniture
Room8
1365 United Blvd Coquitlam | 604.777.1365
110-1706 West 1st Ave. Vancouver | 604.734.1323
Date: July 20, 2012 Client: Roche Bobois Project: RBS-VAN1230 Proof number: FINAL
12-07-20 Publication: Victoria11:25 H&L Format: 9" x 10.75" Bleed: 0.25" Colors: CMYK
AM
the cavalry construction group 37TH ANNIVERSARY
SALE
thecavalry.ca | 604.551.8993
Benvenuti a casa. Visit Canada’s first Natuzzi Italia Store at Sandy’s Furniture.
ON NOW
Sandys Furniture (Natuzzi) Sale!
1311 United Blvd Coquitlam 604.521.7727 | homecouture.ca
CCI Renovations
pg. 04
1335 United Blvd Coquitlam 604.520.0800 | sandysfurniture.ca
IBC
1335 United Boulevard, Coquitlam 604.520.0800
Thank you
129-1305 Welch St. North Vancouver 604.980.8384 | ccirenos.com
pg. 35
www.sandysfurniture.ca/natuzzi-italia
Mon - Wed: 9:30AM - 6PM • Thurs & Fri: 9:30AM - 9PM • Sat: 10AM - 6PM • Sun & Holidays: 11AM - 5PM
Sandys_HomesLivingVancouver_Full_7.23.12.indd 1
GRAPHICS | LE DOUCET
home couture
Anniversary
8/2/12 3:39 PM
it’s all about the details...
www.ccirenos.com | 604 980 8384
creative bricks n’ blocks
PATIO & HOME DIRECT
scan designs
250 E 5th Ave. Vancouver | 604.709.3588
Richmond 604.273.2971 | Coquitlam 604.524.3444
1371 McKeen Ave. Vancouver 604.984.3008 | bricksnblocks.com
sofa so good
Inform Interiors
Cressey Development Group
1401 West 8th Ave. Vancouver 604.879.4878 | sofasogood.ca
50 Water St. Vancouver | 604.682.3868
925 West Georgia St. Vancouver | 604.683.1256
pg. 56
Small space...
instant bedrooms manufacturing inc. 6-12331 Bridgeport Rd. | 604.270.4121 125-1080 Mainland St. | 604.669.2337
...live large
style garage
Future Living
124 W. Hastings Vancouver | 604.558.4343
914 Main St. Vancouver
inspiration furniture
TJY Home Furniture
KBC developments -
1275 W 6th Ave. Vancouver 604.730.1275 | inspirationfurniture.ca
150-12551 Bridgeport Rd. Richmond 604.278.2278 | tjyfurniture.com
Kliewer Bros. Construction Ltd. Vancouver 604.764.7606 | kbcdevelopments.com
It’s all about...
your style & your budget
Handcrafted wallbeds custom furniture fitted bedrooms closets renovations & much more...
| 604.801.5720
pg. 69
Call for your complimentary in home consultation
Richmond: 604-270-4121 HOME AND OFFICE FURNITURE WITH AN ATTITUDE 6 - 12331 Bridgeport Road FREE COVERED PARKING AVAILABLE 1275 WEST 6th AVE. VANCOUVER, B.C. V6H 1A6 | T: 604 730 1275 Richmond B.C. Canada V6V 1J4 MON-WED & FRI 10 - 7 | THURS 10 - 9 | SAT 10 - 6 | SUN 11 - 6 Vancouver: 604-669-2337 125 - 1080 Mainland Street Vancouver B.C. Canada V6B 5T1
wallbeds.com
pg. 33 Fall Fashion Inspiration Style
pg. 95
COME SEE OUR EXCITING BRAND NEW LINE-UP.
“Life is art, art is life” – At TJY Home, you will discover that a sofa not only functions as seating, but it is also an art piece bringing focus to your living room. TJY Home has a mission to provide classy and simple contemporary European furnishings for everyone who believes in a tasteful and stylish lifestyle.
jordans interiors - jordans.ca
pg. 08
Your home is a reflection of your taste and eye for aesthetics and is a way to convey your lifestyle to others.
Always trendsetting. The Eclectic look is in!
At TJY Home, we work to help you design a home that reflects you in every way.
#150 - 12551 Bridgeport Road Richmond, BC 604-278-2278 tjyfurniture.com
www.inspirationfurniture.ca
1539 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.522.9855 1470 W Broadway Vancouver | 604.733.1174
pg. 11
Zientte
Kenorah Construction & Design
18 Water St. Vancouver | 604.568.1722
5461 12th Ave. Delta | 604.940.2767
VISIT US AT JORDANS.CA
McKellars interiors 1549 West Pender St. Vancouver 604.734.1671 | mckellarsinteriors.com Beautiful Furnishings for the Holidays!
pg. 02
home automation
Laird Custom homes Ltd. 200–100 Park Royal West Vancouver | 604.925.5248
Choose from the best North American and Italian furniture available today. Any room. Any style. Spectacular chandeliers. Shop now for the holiday season. A design service is available if you require it.
1549 West Pender St. Vancouver | 604.734.1671 Free parking off Nicola Street
Millson
3868 Main St. Vancouver | 604.875.6080
Marcraft Homes 604.461.2560
2036 Columbia St. Vancouver | 604.707.0414
34A-2755 Lougheed Hwy #529 Port Coquitlam
the living lab
New Space Technologies
My House Design Build
1121 West 15th St. Vancouver | 604.973.0263
117 West 6th Ave. Vancouver | 604.724.6775
1275 West 6th Ave. Vancouver | 604.694.6873
mckellarsinteriors.com | info@mckellarsinteriors.com
october/november 2012
McKellars Interiors, in business for 30 years, is the Lower Mainland’s best kept secret conviently located in the heart of Coal Harbour.
novo furniture
125
Polygon Homes Ltd.
Downsview Kitchens
900-1333 West Broadway Vancouver | 604.877.1131
78 East 2nd Ave. Vancouver | 604.685.5823
Hari-Stone 13042 84th Ave. Surrey | 604.599.4274 YOUR KITCHEN, YOUR STYLE
Lonetree Kitchens & Bathrooms
Townline Homes
Future Living
120-13575 Commerce Pkwy Richmond | 604.276.8823
914 Main St. Vancouver
Upward Construction & Renovation
kitchen craft kitchencraftvancouver.com
|
2990 Arbutus St. Vancouver 604.739.1110 | lonetreekitchens.ca
604.801.5720
pg. 41 2990 Arbutus Street, Vancouver lonetreekitchens.ca | 604.739.1110 SHOWROOM Mon - Fri 9-5 | Sat 10-4
Paragon
210-19700 Langley Bypass Langley 2148 Douglas Rd. Burnaby
101-1305 Welch St. North Vancouver | 778.340.1355
DESIGN & RENOVATION BY TIA MORAS, CMKBD
CUSTOM CABINETRY & RENOVATIONS TO SUIT YOUR LIFE
6720 Graybar Rd. Richmond | 604.278.2225
pg. 111 YOUR KITCHEN, YOUR STYLE
Lonetree Kitchens & Bathrooms
hot tubs & saunas & Pools
2990 Arbutus St. Vancouver 604.739.1110 | lonetreekitchens.ca
Alka Pool Construction Ltd.
Merit Kitchens
4013 Graveley St. | 604.320.2552
12185 86th Ave. Surrey | 604.591.3321
Valley Countertops Industries Ltd. 30781 Simpson Rd. Abbotsford | 604.607.1036
DESIGN & RENOVATION BY TIA MORAS, CMKBD
pg. 41 2990 Arbutus Street, Vancouver lonetreekitchens.ca | 604.739.1110 SHOWROOM Mon - Fri 9-5 | Sat 10-4
hardware & fixtures
CUSTOM CABINETRY & RENOVATIONS TO SUIT YOUR LIFE
HB 690
SLIDING DOOR PRIVACY LOCK w/ INTEGRATED EDGE PULL
designed and made in New Zealand
Paradigm Kitchen Design
Crystalview
bradford hardware
720 Alexander St. Vancouver 604.326.3000 | paradigmkitchendesign.com
104 Philip Ave. North Vancouver | 604.985.0057
pg. 16
REDL SIEMATIC SUB ZERO GAGGENAU WOLF ASKO DORNBRACHT FRANKE
101-1626 W 2nd Ave. Vancouver 604.569.0783 | bradfordhardware.com
pg. 69
101 - 1626 west 2nd avenue
|
vancouver
armoury district | 604.569.0783 bradfordhardware.com
BRADFORD hardware
Beaux Arts 2
Redl Kitchen Studio
interior designers
Cantu
1669 West 3rd Ave. Vancouver 604.681.4457 | redlkitchenstudio.com
8351 Ontario St. Vancouver | 604.688.1252 pg. 03
Exclusive representative of
102 - 1669 WEST 3RD AVENUE, VANCOUVER, BC | TEL 604.681.4457 | redlkitchenstudio.com
Ripples kitchen & Bath
Beyond Beige Interior Design
Come visit our NEW location 720 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-326-3000 paradigmkitchendesign.com
3272 Main St. Vancouver 604.879.6999 | rippleskitchenandbath.com
beyondbeige.com | 604.876.3800
The Ensuite (Emco) Vancouver: 604.872.3375 Richmond: 604.273.8604 | N Vancouver: 604.903.4050
pg. 61 KITCHEN + BATH
Complete Renovations from start to finish.
CCI Renovations
3272 Main Street Vancouver | 604.879.6999 | rippleskitchenandbath.com
Scavolini Store
129-1305 Welch St. North Vancouver 604.980.8384 | ccirenos.com
Restoration Hardware
4033 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.569.1606
101-2555 Granville St. Vancouver | 604.731.3918
GRAPHICS | LE DOUCET
pg. 35 it’s all about the details...
www.ccirenos.com | 604 980 8384
Ripples kitchen & Bath
Interior Solutions
V6B Design Group
Interiorsolutionsdesigngroup.com | 604.985.5018
363 West 6th Ave. Vancouver | 604.684.6824
3272 Main St. Vancouver 604.879.6999 | rippleskitchenandbath.com
pg. 61 KITCHEN + BATH
Complete Renovations from start to finish.
McKellars interiors 1549 West Pender St. Vancouver 604.734.1671 | mckellarsinteriors.com
3272 Main Street Vancouver | 604.879.6999 | rippleskitchenandbath.com
Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre
kitchen & bath countertops
pg. 02
2285 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.879.2494
Beautiful Furnishings for the Holidays! Choose from the best North American and Italian furniture available today. Any room. Any style. Spectacular chandeliers.
Twenty One Two Designs Inc.
Shop now for the holiday season. A design service is available if you require it.
twentyonetwo.ca | 778.847.5554
kitchen & bath cabinets columbia cabinets HLMAGAZINE.COM
2221 Townline Rd. Abbotsford | 604.850.3538
126
ATLAS STONE PRODUCTS LTD.
Siema Kitchen and Bath
3153 Thunderbird Cres. Burnaby | 604.421.4229
1854 West 4th Ave. Vancouver | 604.569.1530
columbia countertops
Scavolini Store
2210 Mason St. Abbotsford | 1.877.850.0371
4033 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.569.1606
McKellars Interiors, in business for 30 years, is the Lower Mainland’s best kept secret conviently located in the heart of Coal Harbour.
1549 West Pender St. Vancouver | 604.734.1671 Free parking off Nicola Street
mckellarsinteriors.com | info@mckellarsinteriors.com
Colonial Countertops 3841 Still Creek Ave. Burnaby 604.421.2205 | colonialcountertops.com
Splashes (Andrew Sheret) 425 Broadway Vancouver | 604.874.2351 pg. 91
PLEASE VISIT ANY OF OUR 5 LOCATIONS:
colonialcountertops.com
Courtenay: 2989 Kilpatrick Ave, 250-334-2126 Nanaimo: 4115 Mostar Rd, 250-758-5132 Victoria: 609 Alpha St, 250-383-1926 Burnaby: 3841 Still Creek Ave, 604-421-2205 Kelowna: 1630 Innovation Dr, 250-765-3004
BELLINGHAM Waterstone Collection TM
TM
© Cambria 2012
Coordinated Kitchen & Bath 123 East 1st St. North Vancouver | 604.985.9128
FloForm 401-8620 Glenlyon Pkwy. Burnaby 604.568.6325 | floform.com
Wolseley Inc. pg. 111
2198 Yukon St. Vancouver | 604.876.8861
Fabricana- Interior Delights
landscaping
tile & stone
Atlas Pots
Ames Tile & Stone
1087 Churchill Cres. North Vancouver | 604.960.0556
2229 Beta Ave. Burnaby | 604.294.9690
2413 Marine Dr. West Vancouver 604.922.4668 | jabotinteriors.com
City Tile
J & L Window Coverings
4330 Halifax St. Burnaby | 604.298.6252
8547 Main St. Vancouver | 604.322.7717
1371 McKeen Ave. Vancouver 604.984.3008 | bricksnblocks.com
grand cru projects pg. 77
Northwest Landscape & Stone Supply 5883 Byrne Rd. Burnaby 604.435.4842 | landscapesupply.com pg. 81
Where Art, Engineering and Experience create superior home renovations and landscapes
1060 Homer St. Vancouver | 604.688.7022
Norburn Lighting Centre 4600 East Hastings St. Burnaby | 604.299.0666
6791 Hastings St. Burnaby | 604.320.2565 kensingtonpaintanddecorating.com
48 West 5th Ave. Vancouver | 604.876.4900
19-3033 King George Blvd. Surrey 604.538.5889 | theaddedtouch@hotmail.com pg. 13
1775 Pine St. Vancouver | 604.731.9948
835 Terminal Ave. Vancouver | 604.605.8453
windows
World Mosaic (BC) Ltd.
innotech windows & doors
1665 West 7th Ave. Vancouver | 604.736.8158
119-3855 Henning Dr. Vancouver | 604.854.1111
Long Life Windows & Doors
window coverings
1645 Boundary Rd. Vancouver | 604.439.0982 manufacturer’s
Rebate
$200 *
Min.
2285 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.879.2494
*See this participating dealer for details
Arlene’s interiors Vancouver - Langley - Burnaby 1-888-ARLENES (275-3637) | arlenes.com
Scan with your smartphone.
Cloverdale Paint 225 Terminal Ave. Vancouver | 604.689.4414
pg. 97
Industrial Plastics & Paints 107-19505 56th Ave. Surrey | 778.803.1541
Para Paints 763 Terminal Ave. Vancouver | 604.662.7272
Makeover your home this holiday season with Hunter Douglas window fashions.
NOT ALL WINDOWS ARE CREATED EQUAL.
Silhouette® window shadings play with light and give your home that special holiday sparkle. From September 1st to December 19th, 2012, ask us how you can receive a minimum of $200 in Hunter Douglas manufacturer’s rebates.
Vinyltek Windows 587 Ebury Pl. Delta 604.540.0029 | vinyltek.com
Vancouver 751 Terminal Ave.
Langley 6325 204th St.
Burnaby 2282 Holdom Ave.
FREE in home consultation 1-888-ARLENES (275-3637)
www.arlenes.com
IFC
PREMIUM GLASS / SUPERIOR ENGINEERING / QUALITY HARDWARE / LUXURIOUS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FINISHES
Customizing Your Home Since 1983
West Coast Windows
507 15th St. West Vancouver 604.926.0413 | bradshawcarpets.com
WWW.VI NYLTEK .CO M PA R K S V I LLE / V I C T O R I A / VA N C O U V E R / K E LO W N A
8028 River Way Delta | 604.946.2310
Best Window Fashions 11-3003 Kingsway Vancouver 604.436.3738 | bestwindow.ca
The Holiday Home Makeover Event
Blinds • Drapes • Re-upholstery • Bedding
Bradshaw carpets
paint stores
pg. 13
The Added Touch
Stone Tile
A touch of elegance
Robinson Lighting and Bath Centre
pg. 13
Kensington Paint and Decorating
Tiles For Less
lighting showrooms Lightform
Jabot Window Coverings
Creeksidetile Ltd.
Vancouver 604.551.8993 | grandcruprojects.com
pg. 13
Westeck Windows pg. 13
1480 Kootenay St. Vancouver | 604.298.6700
Chintz & Company 950 Homer St. Vancouver 604.689.2022 | chintz&company.com
pg. 13
Concord Interiors 103-2429 152nd St. Surrey 604.536.5598 | blindsdrapes.com
Comfort Screens Vancouver 800 West 8th Ave. Vancouver | 604.351.5335 pg. 13
Designer’s Resource Centre
roofing
108-8449 Main St. Vancouver 604.322.7611 | designersresourcecentre.com
All weather products ltd.
Fabricana- Interior Delights
12510-82nd Ave. Surrey | 604.572.8088 2717 Lake City Way Burnaby | 604.420.9000
4591 Garden City Rd. Richmond 604.276.2553 | interiordelights.ca
window & door screens
Phantom Screens 30451 Simpson Rd. Abbotsford | 604.855.3654 pg. 13
Want to showcase your business? pg. 13
Call H&L for placement in our directory!! 1.885.694.5624
october/november 2012
creative bricks n’ blocks
1348 United Blvd. Coquitlam 604.528.9100 | interiordelights.ca
127
a final thought
Perhaps autumn is a favoured season because it is the last hurrah before winter…
HLMAGAZINE.COM
Different people love this season for different reasons – the fresh air, the beautiful leaves, the anticipation of Thanksgiving and Christmas, or perhaps the spark of a New Year on the horizon.
128
No matter your reason, it is always the perfect time to reflect on home and self, and to possibly put into perspective how far we have come this year, and where we are still trying to get. For some of us, this means celebrating personal successes, or career goals yet to be achieved; for others it is the countless home projects that are still on the ‘honey-do’ list or celebrating the home renovation that turned out so amazing.
Words by our editor - tracey drake
October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came— The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band.” —George Cooper (1838-1927)
Whatever it is for you, look at your checklist of ‘did it’ and ‘need to do’ with a little temperance. Life can be so busy – and projects are just - well… projects. This year, show up for the October party, and take some time away to marvel at the mighty Oaks, stare up into the sunshine and let the West Coast winds take you away. Trust me – the ‘to-do’ list will still be there, waiting patiently for you, when you get back.
37TH
ANNIVERSARY
SANLOEW
Benvenuti a casa. Visit Canada’s first Natuzzi Italia Store at Sandy’s Furniture.
ON
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 & Holidays: 11AM - 5PM