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annual holiday issue
embrace the magic of the holiday season
A home for the holidays By Jane Lockhart
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Luxury in the Laurentiens By Jeffrey Fisher
50 FEATURE HOME: Private Residences at Hotel Georgia by Delta Land Developments ltd. Stunning skyscraper embodies city living at its best By Jessica Krippendorf
60 The Colour of Things to Come What colours to expect from interior design 2013 By Ben Vorst
66 Bedding down
Choosing divine bed linens can result in a heavenly sleep By Roberto Bernardi
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A beautiful sound By Michelle Hopkins
74 hosting the holidays
Hosting a large holiday dinner takes a lot of work By Michelle Hopkins
80 Setting the table
Holiday influences inspire a colourful, timeless tabletop By Jessica Krippendorf
82 Deck the lawn
Nature-inspired holiday ideas to transform your outdoor space By Michelle Hopkins
86 Making a list and checking it twice
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living 26 celebrity profile: Sarah McLachlan Sarah McLachlan School of Music offers first-class education to young musicians By Amy Dove
42 Escape
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The Wedgewood Hotel and Spa By Jessica Krippendorf
94 Words & Watercolours Nitobe Memorial Japanese Garden offers tranquil, minimalistic space Words and paintings by Robert Amos
98 tony’s take Tony Parsons talks about the holidays By Tony Parsons
104 H&L’s Epicure: Surprising pairings Recipes inspired by the season that are sure to make an impression Recipes by Chef Jefferson Alvarez
110 rejoice!
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112 society Luxury & Supercar Weekend 2012 By Tony Whitney
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message Homes & Living is dedicated to bringing its readers the best in home design and décor, and helping enhance their lifestyle with entertaining, educational, informative and thought-provoking features from the industry’s best. I’m proud to be the new editor of this prestigious, high-quality magazine. The annual Christmas issue of H&L is packed with remarkable features and exclusive holiday content that will inspire you, starting with Jane Lockhart’s A Home for the Holidays (page 20). Your holiday visitors will feel at home thanks to Jane’s simple solutions for making any room inviting, relaxing and fit for guests. While you’re busy pleasing others this holiday season, don’t forget to treat yourself. Escape to the Wedgewood Hotel for some well-deserved R&R (page 42). The hotel features an award-winning spa and restaurant, flawless customer service with a personal touch and luxury around every corner. You’ll never want to leave. The holidays are supposed to be full of joy, but feeling overwhelmed and stressed can dampen even the most enthusiastic individual. Reclaim the Christmas spirit by keeping decorating, entertaining and gift-giving simple. When it comes to indoor holiday décor, think minimal and modern (page 80). For the outdoors, aim for elegant and eco-friendly (page 82). Another way to reclaim the spirit of the season is to not take the holidays (or yourself) so seriously. Award-winning anchorman and H&L columnist Tony Parsons certainly doesn’t. His holiday humour will surely turn any Scrooge’s scowl upside down (page 98). The editorial team and I are looking forward to bringing you sensational features to enhance your home and your living throughout 2013. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sincerely,
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JANE’s world
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With the holidays fast approaching, many of us will be welcoming family and friends into our homes for weekend visits or extended stays. Either way it’s important to provide guests with an inviting space that will make them feel welcomed and at home. Adding a few creature comforts is all it takes to give any spare room a little boost for holiday guests.
Making room If you don’t have a designated guest bedroom consider having family members share a room, freeing up their room for the guests. Choose one of the larger rooms and one that’s separate from the family’s bedrooms to give you and your guests as much privacy as possible.
Neutral, subtle and warm, this butterscotch and chocolate colour scheme is a welcome relief for male guests and those who prefer a less fussy décora
Window coverings, whether blinds or curtains, should sufficiently block out the morning light. This will be especially appreciated the morning after an evening of celebrating!
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Assign a bathroom that’s closest to your guests’ room if it doesn’t have an ensuite. This will help avoid the disruption of your family’s routine and give your guests privacy during their stay.
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50 Shades of White White and cream with hints of natural wood make any bedroom, guest or master, look pristine and feel ever-so relaxing
Settling in Install decorative hooks to the guest room wall or on the back of doors for guests to hang their wet towels, housecoats, handbags and knapsacks. Add a chest of drawers in the room and leave at least two drawers empty for guests who are staying for more than a few days. If you’re short on space consider tucking a small one into the closet. Provide good quality dress, shirt, pant and suit hangers in the closet as well. It’ll make your guests feel more at home and welcomed if they don’t have to live out of their suitcase. It’s these small conveniences that we often forget about that will be greatly appreciated.
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Nightstands or small bedside tables with reading lamps are a must on either side of the bed. Drawers can be used for your guest’s personal items and can be stocked with local maps, brochures for special events in the area, sundries and toiletries.
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Include a pretty trash and laundry basket for convenience. Line them with plastic bags so they can be easily removed. Consider decorative folding cloth bins that co-ordinate with the room’s décor and can be stored easily when not in use.
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Luxury comforts Dress the bed in beautiful linens and blankets and offer an assortment of pillows including feather and synthetic styles. To make the room as comfortable as possible ask your guests before their arrival what type of pillow they prefer and most importantly if they have allergies to down or feather pillows and duvets. Provide a stack of fresh towels, a fragrant bar of soap, body cream, shampoo and bottled water and present it in a beautiful container or basket wrapped up in a festive bow. Include a greeting card welcoming your guests to their cozy holiday retreat. Sit a small TV or radio on the dresser so your guests can catch their favorite programs in the privacy of their own room. Add a little note with tips on how to set the alarm or turn on the TV and radio to help make their stay hassle-free.
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A comfy chair with nearby lamp is essential for dressing and reading. Fill a basket or shelf with popular magazines and books your visitors may like to read before bedtime.
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Last but not least, no room is complete without a fresh floral arrangement to brighten the space. Scented seasonal boughs will add a festive flair and remind your guests how welcome they are to share in your family’s holiday celebrations.
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“Music is a universal language and it brings people together.” — Sarah McLachlan
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After a full day in school, students trickle into the Sarah McLachlan School of Music for a different kind of education. They start arriving around 3:30 p.m. and classes often run until 8 p.m. As they wait for their lessons to start, students tackle homework or catch up with friends. The sound of voice and music is everywhere. It is the sound of Vancouver-based, internationally-acclaimed musician Sarah McLachlan’s dream come to life.
“We are all craving that authentic experience with real human beings,” she says. “It’s about expanding one’s understanding of the possibilities to be able to show the world your gifts and your worth.”
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The Sarah McLachlan School of Music (SoM) provides after-school music education, at no cost, to underserved and at risk children who otherwise wouldn’t have access to the benefits of such a program. At its core, it’s about coming together through music and building community, McLachlan says.
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A community rooted McLachlan’s dream of a music school first took shape as The Sarah McLachlan Foundation in 1999. In 2002, together with Arts Umbrella, she started a free afterschool music program called The Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach – An Arts Umbrella Project. Through that program, more than 700 students experienced the opportunity to explore piano, guitar, percussion, choir, voice, songwriting, student bands and sound lab with instruction from professional musicians. Community is connected to a sense of place, and thanks to a generous gift, the outreach program grew into the Sarah McLachlan School of Music. Since 1999, her program had been operating out of borrowed space, often in churches where everything had to be put away after a session and the spaces could not be tailored to the program’s needs. That ended in 2010 when the Wolverton Foundation donated a building. The doors officially opened in September 2011. “We have this beautiful retrofit 16,000-square-foot space to specifically fit our needs,” McLachlan says. “The kids have really grown into the space and taken ownership. There is the sense of comfort and recognizing their own value for having a space like this.” Many of them call it a home away from home, McLachlan says. There is a sense that it is a safe place where they can speak their minds and be themselves. “Every human being deserves that, but teenagers in particular, especially if they have been marginalized due to money, they can come into this place and feel their value and their worth.”
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McLachlan recognizes the importance of the kind of space her vision has created because of music’s impact on her own life.
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“Music gave me a sense of my own value. I wasn’t good academically. I didn’t fit in. Music gave me a sense of my place in the world and what I could offer. We all want to offer something.”
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The impact of song At SoM, students in Grades 4 through 12 participate in weekly group lessons and one-on-one sessions biweekly. They are given the opportunity to perform publicly and their exposure to diverse sounds is deepened through guest artists that visit the school. On a given day, the sounds of Cuban-influenced vocals or 20th century piano can be heard.
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The school also offers a place for youth to connect face-toface and build their own communities. With music that experience can transcend language and cultural barriers, she says. Some of the students speak English as a second language, but when everyone picks up their instruments it doesn’t matter. “Music is a universal language and it brings people together,” she says. “That’s what it does for me — that’s where I feel the most connected.”
“You have to look at the holistic child and see what that child needs to become a well-rounded adult,” she says. “If we do not continue to foster creativity in our children there is no hope for them. We need the arts. We need to have that emotional understanding of ourselves so we can make wellrounded decisions.”
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There are also numerous studies proving the positive effects of music on the brain, McLachlan says. Such studies show that music training improves brain function, including math, language and spatial skills. It enhances the ability to reason, to concentrate and to solve problems, she notes.
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Guiding voices As the children grow within the school, SoM ensures they have opportunities to deepen their connection to the broader community as well. Part of that comes from the teachers. “I have such respect for good teachers because when a good teacher engages with kids they can turn their lives around,” she says. “The teachers in this school engage their kids, they are passionate and they love what they do.”
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McLachlan knows through her own educational experience that such teachers can be rare and that any subject can be made interesting if the teacher is present. “It’s about engagement. It’s about getting down to the little details and finding a way to make them exciting,” she says. “If you are present and you show them that you care, that can go so far.”
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The excitement in the classroom isn’t confined to the school, as SoM is big on teamwork and performance, McLachlan says, and the students are given many opportunities to play together in the community through public concerts and events.
“(the students) are learning to work together with different kids of different ages, ethnicity and gender. They are all working together to create something magical.” — Sarah McLachlan
Going further SoM increased enrolment from 280 to 400 students this year and there is room for more as the Vancouver school has space for 700 students. McLachlan also notes potential to grow in a couple of different ways. That growth will be made cautiously; always with an eye to ensuring the quality of the experience is the same. She wants to include more schools — SoM recently expanded to 13 schools in the Vancouver School District — and maybe take the model to another city. “These are big dreams and that is a lot of money,” she says. “This year marks the start of a video production course in our lab. Every year is a learning experience and we find out what works the best.” Donations are the lifeblood of the school. SoM hosted its biggest fundraiser to date in September 2012 and the money raised will help more children enter the school next year. Voices in the Park showcased musical talents from the school’s students, as well as performances by artists such as Jann Arden, Hedley, Bryan Adams and McLachlan herself. Former U.S. president Bill Clinton also graced the stage to speak to the importance of connecting youth to music.
There is a strong focus on fundraising as every dollar donated is another opportunity for children to find their voices and develop the confidence to raise them. The impact is undeniable when McLachlan has parents approaching her to tell her that SoM saved their children’s lives. “My heart just bursts with pride when that happens,” she says. “I see it in the kids too. Perhaps they don’t talk about it, but you can see it in the way they carry themselves. “Creating the Sarah McLachlan School of Music has been my way of thanking the universe… I want to give as many children as I can the chance to know how it feels to find their voice through music.”
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Personal Side Q&A: Where do you go to get inspired? The studio at my home is my happy place — I have a Boesendorfer piano, which is my baby. It’s a beautiful wood building nestled down in a creek. Or I steal moments at the piano in the house but I have two small children so those moments are rare.
Where is your favourite place to get away to in BC? Tofino is one of my favourite places in the world. Nature there is so vast and raw. It puts everything into perspective very quickly about how completely puny we are in the great scheme of things. I just feel like I am intimately connected to the vastness and beauty of nature when I am there.
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Communication — it comes back to understanding one’s self and one’s value and being able to speak one’s truth. I think that has great value and it is seriously lacking. A lot of people are really bad at it.
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Like many of us there are a number of well-known Canadian destinations I intend to visit but never quite get around to. I was raised in Atlantic Canada and it took me 40 years to finally visit St. John’s, Newfoundland, and just two years ago I took the Rocky Mountaineer train from Calgary to Vancouver — a journey that I feel every Canadian should have the privilege of experiencing. Both were long overdue trips that reminded me how lucky I am to live in such a mind-bogglingly beautiful country. Last winter I had another Canadian moment — my very first trip to Mont Tremblant, Québec. Living in Toronto I am very accustomed to friends and acquaintances sharing stories of their ski weekends in our neighbouring province, but this short trek had fallen onto my list of places I’d never been (and was becoming increasingly embarrassed to admit to). All that changed when a friend invited me along for a weekend getaway to Tremblant’s preeminent boutique hotel Quintessence. The chateaux-style hotel has 30 luxury suites that all face Lake Tremblant and every suite has at least one wood-burning fireplace. When I entered my room, I discovered that the fire concierge had preceded me and a roaring fire was at the ready to warm my hands. Pinch me!
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A quick lesson on the naming of the hotel will help you to understand where I derived my design inspiration during my stay. The historic definition of a fifth element is believed to be the substance of what heaven embodies. When it is added to the other four — earth, air, fire and water — it helps form the universe. Trust me when I say I didn’t make this stuff up but I certainly tapped into it while I was there.
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My little slice of Laurentian heaven left me with a number of lasting design impressions.
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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. Jeffrey Fisher Home | jeffreyfisherhome.com
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First and foremost on my list is the actual fireplace in my room. The firebox and hearth is raised approximately 20 inches from the floor so when tending the fire I didn’t have to stoop and the hearth itself is generous enough in width to actually sit and warm my back. Better still the space below the hearth is storage for logs. Simple details to be sure but so often overlooked when people are planning new homes and cottages.
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Because I hadn’t slept that well in, I can’t remember how long, I inquired about the mattress when I met the hotel’s managing partner the next day. He told me that the quintessential mattress was the source of an endless hunt when he was opening the hotel. After testing everything on the market Mr. O’Donnell determined it wasn’t the pillow tops that we’ve all been gravitating to of late but rather a good quality firm mattress with a feather duvet placed under the fitted sheet. This allows the best of both worlds for guests. If a firm mattress is what you’re after, the sheet can be lifted and the duvet removed, or leave it in and you’ll be falling off to your own personal quintessence before the fifth sheep has had a chance to jump the fence. If you and your sleeping partner differ on the ideal firmness of a mattress, then simply place a single duvet under the sheet on the side of the sleeper who requires a softer slumber.
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The right bathtub complements any room and mood
“get out and find inspiration in our very own magnificent country. You’ll be glad you did.” — Jeffrey Fisher
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I’m generally not one for jet tubs in hotel bathrooms because something in my mind views them as unhygienic with water from the previous bather sitting in the jets. Call me crazy but that’s how my brain works. Hotel Quintessence thought that way as well and sourced tubs from BainUltra, a 30-year-old Québec company that invented air jet technology that ensures there is no water left over from the previous bath. Once you’ve had the experience of lying in this tub controlling the 58 air jets with a remote control, you’ll soon realize why I want one in my home.
True confession, neither my traveling companion nor myself skied while visiting Mont Tremblant. We were both content to have leisurely lunches, poke about in shops and spend time at the hotel itself. We did however find our way to Scandinave Spa. Whistler also has one and if you’ve never been, it really is a treat. The premise of their outdoor baths is to first soak in hot water, refresh in cold water and then seek tranquility in a relaxation room. Rinse and repeat as many times as you wish. In one of the relaxation rooms I found myself quite attached to a Lafuma zero gravity recliner. It looks like a modern version of an inexpensive outdoor lounge chair and is much more comfortable than an upholstered recliner. The chair is designed to support the human body creating a sense of weightlessness and comfort while reducing pressure on the spine and rib cage. After returning home I ordered one online and am happy I did.
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Seven hours by car or 70 minutes on a direct flight (as I chose to do) takes me from Toronto to Mont Tremblant. Yet somehow it was another of those great Canadian destinations that I took for granted, always intending to visit but never getting to — until I actually did. I encourage you to do the same, whether it’s across town, province or country, get out and find inspiration in our very own magnificent country. You’ll be glad you did.
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Words by Jessica Krippendorf
escape: the Wedgewood Hotel and Spa Encapsulating the very essence of what makes Vancouver unique and beautiful
With the finest in contemporary services and amenities, and a traditional esthetic steeped in classic European influence, the Wedgewood is a place where the past and the present meet and combine their best features for a truly remarkable experience. This is, of course, what the city is also famous for — a cosmopolitan, fast-moving business center that envelops visitors in West Coast charm with the natural ambiance of art, music and historical architecture.
Joanna Tsaparas-Piché, director of sales and marketing, says word about the Wedgewood spreads among business and recreational travellers from around the world through repeat customers and the hotel’s Relais & Châteaux membership. Most importantly, it’s the Wedgewood’s exemplary personal service that is its biggest draw and accounts for its having the highest occupancy rate in Vancouver. “This is the advantage of a small, privately-owned facility,” she says. “Service is really the heart of hospitality.”
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I embarked on my escape to the Wedgewood with a single inspiration — relax and enjoy. This mission was easily achieved in the 83-room boutique establishment, tucked away under a blue and gold awning on Hornby Street. It is the sort of place you may happen upon on the way past Robson Square or the Vancouver Art Gallery, but it’s unlikely you’ll hear about it in wide-spread advertisements.
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Beginnings Proprietor Eleni Skalbania purchased the Wedgewood Hotel in 1983 with a vision to create her own masterpiece of art, beauty and expression, delivered to visitors with impeccable attention to detail and comfort. She personally supervised the construction and interior design — in fact, many of the antiques and pieces of artwork are from her personal collection.
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When Skalbania was planning the building’s renovation, the restaurant and rooms were separated and opaque glazing shrouded the façade. “One of the first thing’s she said was, ‘Take down as many walls as you can,’” Tsaparas-Piché says. “She wanted to let the light in and make something that was both beautiful and comfortable.”
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Without question, she achieved her vision. When I entered the Wedgewood Hotel I was immediately struck by two things — the rich, luxurious wood and upholstery finishes and the gracious staff who seemed to anticipate my every need. I realized that the sophisticated and inviting ambiance was setting the bar for high-end with an approachable twist when I was greeted at the desk by name and later at my suite by wine, chocolates and a personal welcome card.
Each room and suite presents the ultimate in relaxation. Roman marble bathrooms, luxurious drapery and beautifully arranged furnishings create a world away from the everyday that still feels like home. Considering the dry bar and spacious seating area found in some suites, and soaker tub for two found in others, it would appear one never has to leave the room for a remarkable and complete experience. But eventually, the allure to explore the rest of the hotel’s offerings is irresistible.
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The Spa The warm scent of essential oil greets the senses just steps inside The Spa where a calm and sensual ambiance is enveloping and the outside world seems to melt away. Glass and carved limestone set the stage for an experience that is as rich in quality as it is in relaxation and a team of incredibly skilled estheticians awaits. The Spa was established in 2001 and has since earned an international reputation with numerous awards including Condé Nast Johansen’s Most Excellent Spa Hotel Canada & USA, 2011. It offers full esthetic and massage services including signature treatments such as the Crystaline Gemstone Facial and Signature Thai Fusion Massage. The facility has provincially exclusive use of the Epicuren skincare line — an organic, all-natural blend of B vitamins and a proprietary enzyme complex designed to create immediately noticeable vibrancy in the skin.
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Although not a large facility, The Spa makes a striking impression where it matters most — all of the estheticians have been there since it opened and they know exactly how to make the experience exceptional.
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I spent 60 minutes receiving a Signature Facial — a six-step introduction to the Epicuren experience, customized for my needs and wishes. I wanted to try everything, so I said “yes” to the arm, leg and head massages, aloe moisturizing and gentle extraction. I can assure you, it is quite impossible to leave The Spa feeling anything short of refreshed, rejuvenated and beautiful.
Bacchus Restaurant and Lounge If the soft beckon of piano tones courtesy of an impressive list of local artists doesn’t draw you to the award-winning Bacchus Restaurant and Lounge, the promise of exceptional gourmet cuisine will win your heart (and palate). The lounge is a favourite for business and pleasure clientele with discerning tastes and the restaurant — named for Bacchus, the Greek god of wine and revelry — draws visitors from across the city.
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An amuse-bouche — roasted beet and goat cheese — began my dining experience. Selecting from a menu featuring wild British Columbia salmon served with toasted quinoa and herb salad, preserved lemon, and salsa verde and 10oz Angus beef New York striploin with forestiere potatoes, swiss chard and roasted peppercorn sauce is almost enough to make any vegetarian hesitate — lucky for me, my dietary preference was more than satisfied with a crisp and refreshing arugula and tender spinach salad over spiced poached pear, candied pecans and crumbled stilton, followed by roasted butternut squash and risotto with pandano cheese and a sprinkling of herbs and shaved truffle. The rich flavours were complemented by my server’s recommendation of Township 7 Syrah 2009 — unforgettable. (Thank you, Kevin.) The lemon lime tart with raspberry sorbet for dessert was perfect, and pistachio biscotti with chocolate almond topping was excellent with a liqueur coffee for a sublime finish.
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Executive Chef Lee Parsons is revered in Vancouver as one of the best and brings his international experience to the Bacchus’ exquisite French-inspired cuisine and extensive wine list. True to his reputation, flawlessly layered textures and flavours — many of them infused with West Coast ingredients — create a dining experience the most travelled connoisseur will appreciate.
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You’ve Got To Try This: 1. The Spa and Health Club Rejuvenate at The Spa at the Wedgewood with decadent treatments in an oasis of calm. The Spa offers the luxurious Epicuren Discovery Line and a wide variety of treatments. The Health Club at the Wedgewood features a 1,000-square-foot fitness room with garden views and the latest in exercise equipment and personal training sessions, yoga and Pilates.
2. Granville Island Public Market Just 15 minutes walk from the Wedgewood Hotel is a wharf where the tiny AquaBus awaits to take you to Granville Island — a beautiful collage of fresh food, cafés, restaurants and boutique shops showcasing Vancouver in its international glory.
3. Traditional Afternoon tea Ideal for those seeking a quintessential English experience! Served on Saturday, Sundays and special occasions at the Wedgewood, it offers a delicious array of pastries, gourmet finger sandwiches and a selection of the finest loose-leaf tea blends. With the option to add Kir Royal or sparkling wine, you will feel incredibly pampered.
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Be a celebrity for a night! Many celebrities choose the Wedgewood as their home away from home, including Pierce Brosnan, Goldie Hawn and Robert Redford, among others. The lovely Wedgewood penthouse suites have spacious garden patios that offer dual access to the living room and bedroom. Featuring elegant outdoor furnishings, they offer breathtaking views of the beautiful Robson Square gardens and prestigious Vancouver Art Gallery.
Adieu… for now There is an expression that says, “Luxury is a state of mind.” At the Wedgewood Hotel and Spa it is a state of being. If there is one human luxury many of us largely ignore, it is the peace and tranquility of treating ourselves. The Wedgewood Hotel and Spa is the perfect place to rejuvenate this lost art of personal luxury and will not disappoint. Rest assured, the most difficult part of a stay at the Wedgewood Hotel and Spa is leaving.
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at Hotel Georgia Delta Land Developments ltd. vancouver, BC
The Private Residences tower at Hotel Georgia appears to glow against Vancouver’s stunning skyline. Generous exterior glazing casts a shimmering presence that complements the hotel’s historically styled brick podium — the juxtaposition effectively embraces the old and the new dichotomy so prevalent in the city’s bustling downtown. The tower’s cutting edge architectural flavour was designed by award-winning IBI Architects, but driven by the executive team at Delta Land Developments Ltd. “We have one of the world’s most beautiful harbours,” says Ken Bowden, chairperson for the company. “We just couldn’t go square. Our buildings have to stand out.”
Delta Group secured a legacy of historical beauty and significance with the total restoration of Hotel Georgia, constructed in 1927 at the corner of Howe and West Georgia streets in the heart of the city’s business district. The addition of a 48-storey office and residential tower that gleams like a beacon against the unique West Coast backdrop contributes to one of Vancouver’s signature offerings — effortless city living.
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Delta Land Development Ltd. is the North American arm of Delta Group of Companies — who in working with outstanding teams of architects and designers have established an international presence in some of the world’s most exquisite properties. With offices in Singapore, London and Vancouver, Delta Group prides itself on creating legendary projects within the top ten per cent of quality, location and innovation.
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Generous windows frame stunning views in these smartly designed spaces
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On the interior, the angle translates into sloping architectural columns and glazing configurations, which provide extra value to the residents. “As we go up the spine, the square footage of the suites and the balconies grows,” Bowden says. “There becomes more and more room for living.” The Private Residences are situated five to a floor from levels 14 to 38, four per floor from levels 39 to 44, and two per floor on levels 45 to 47 with the penthouse on level 48. Exclusive amenities are located on the Mezzanine and level. Suites are arranged in 15 different floor plans ranging from a 1,068-square-foot one bedroom plus den to a 3,781-square-foot four bedroom plus den and media room. The penthouse suite enjoys three beautiful balconies plus a deck with an exterior kitchen. Each suite features stunning views either to the south over Burrard Inlet, to the north overlooking the majestic North Shore mountains, and to the southeast over Vancouver Art Gallery, Robson Square and English Bay. “This is a permanent view,” says Bowden, looking out over the southeast side. “These are all protected heritage buildings you see.”
Natural light predominates each home, situated to maximize views, liveable space and a dynamic, easy flow between rooms. The development team specifically chose finishes in both light and dark colour schemes that emanate the timeless style and durability only true luxury can endow, Bowden says. Access to the tower through one of three secured highspeed elevators begins at the main foyer where one of world’s largest Swarovski chandeliers cascades over the 24-hour concierge service station. Entry to each suite bestows a sense of arrival through an oversized deep mahogany entry, accented with a satin brass inlay. A signature rectangular light fixture overhead nestles into a coved foyer ceiling and horizontal grain oak veneer panelling draws the eye into the space. Engineered hardwood throughout the main living areas grounds a careful mix of wood, stone and stainless steel finishes that, when experienced with the view as a backdrop, makes the spaces appear endless. Each kitchen features a generous island with polished quartz countertops that cascade on both sides over oak panelled podiums. Custom perimeter cabinetry in oak, punctuated by an engineered quartz backsplash and a single row of white lacquered upper cabinets, creates an open, breezy space any chef would adore. Two ovens, a warming drawer and stainless gas range fulfil every culinary dream, while a dishwasher and wine fridge built into the island are the ultimate in convenience.
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Adverse to the square symmetry typical of metropolitan skyscrapers, Delta Land Developments insisted on breaking new esthetic ground with a curving exterior spine on the southeast corner of the building. From the street the angle challenges the status quo with a gentle convex slope, creating multiple opportunities for opening the living spaces.
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Stylish use of glass sets the work and living space apart, while enhancing the visual impact of the home
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A limestone surrounded free-standing electric fireplace is a gorgeous centerpiece in the great room where one can easily imagine a collage of leather and glass furnishings to create sophistication and warmth around this natural gathering place. Overhead, soft pot lights recess into the bulkheads, which were cleverly designed to bring architectural significance to the room. Shades slip up in behind this natural frame preserving clean lines and unobstructed views. In the den suites, walls of glass enclose a remarkable work space oriented to take in the cityscape from a glass slab desk or the resident’s favourite recliner. In the suites that offer it, a media room tucked in behind the great room is separated by sliding pocket doors, making it an entertainment mecca with the option for a custom sound and video installation, and a deep palette to set the mood. Balconies transition seamlessly with the indoor living space because of composite flooring implemented flush with the interior flooring. Each one provides a built-in gas barbeque and covered space to enjoy the view to the rooftop gardens below. “We spent money on those roofs because it is what you see from up here,” Bowden says.
Calacatta or Carerra marble slab vanity countertops with double or single under mount basin sinks rest on custom solidcore cabinetry with a white lacquer finish. Chrome vanity legs and under mount lighting creates a light, openness in the space. In most of the suites, wall-mounted body spray and rain showerheads are enclosed in frosted glass walk-in showers. The master and second bathrooms feature in-floor radiant heating.
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Once the 100 per cent wool carpeting in the master bedroom is underfoot, there is no question that retreat-like luxury awaits. Sleep and wake alongside gorgeous picture windows with automatic blackout shades operable from the bed. Just beyond the bedroom, a beautiful walk-in dressing room complete with floor-to-ceiling built-in millwork creates an unexpected layering of the rooms with a stunning visual effect. Thassos white marble flooring announces the master bath beyond the dressing room and continues on to surround a cast iron bathtub.
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In-suite side-by-side Miele laundry machines and ample storage rooms make each suite its own complete space. The residences enjoy all of the hotel amenities — pool, fitness room and spa — and a la carte services such as valet parking, room service and housekeeping. Exclusive to the residents are a billiards room, media space, cognac room and board room on the tower’s twelfth residential floor.
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These are the features that truly breathe life into the ultimate vision behind the Private Residences — the creation of a total living experience. “We sell city living,” Bowden says. “It doesn’t get better than this.”
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The Colour of Things to Come What Colours to Expect from Interior Design 2013
FLEXIBLE COLOUR SCHEMES A flexible colour scheme of muted richness and soft tones creates the backdrop for bold splashes of colour
With 2013 almost upon us, a whole new year of interior design waits just around the corner. Another year of redefining our spaces and letting our friends and family have a peek at our inner sensibilities via our design choices. The thrill of it all!
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For many of us, the choosing of our colours and themes is a major creative outlet, and with the steady stream of design options from producers, the choices can seem endless and can leave us reeling. Where to start? A peek at the coming year’s projected trends is in order; while all of us like to perceive ourselves as unique and charmingly idiosyncratic, there’s no shame in being inspired by what’s out there. It can also help us find a starting point from which to launch our creative assault on our homes.
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Each person has colours in which they feel more comfortable and at home (so to speak); interior design is the perfect forum for busting out of this pernicious habit. Expand your horizons by broadening your palette! Think of it as an exercise in pluralism — in an age when polar extremes are becoming the norm, refuse to be pigeonholed by tradition, even your own. A major trend of the recent past will roll on in 2013: Traditionally vibrant colours will continue to be muted and subtle tones will dominate our spaces.
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Think of the hues gaining popularity in the last couple of years; black-blues, greyed-out reds and smoky pinks, and the return of sage greens have accompanied creams and whites similarly dampened with heavy doses of neutral shades. The corollary to this movement: The continued propensity towards quirky pastels, contrasted in patterns but nonetheless muted; not washed out, just subtle.
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One theory behind this movement is that our daily lives are now so full of electronic displays (themselves rife with bright, saturated colours) that we subconsciously pine for discreet and understated displays; where we once used to seek soul-churning dynamism, we now pursue comfort and solace, or at most an insouciant interplay from our colour combinations.
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Regardless, the trend continues and it definitely has its uses. A softened approach to broad colour application affords the designer the opportunity to showcase smaller pockets of vibrant style. Among the more popular devices using this has been the display wall (or anchor wall), adorned with a single, rich hue that is heavily subdued. This wall — the only one of the room in this tone — then becomes an effective backdrop to an installation of carefully chosen furniture and design items that feature bold, bright accents, unbound to the fear of overstatement. Impressive walls in these hues (think Sherman-Williams’ Cordovan #SW6027 or Benjamin Moore’s Majestic Violet #2068-10) have a quiet magnificence about them that complements — but does not dominate — inspirational little touches in bright, beautiful colours (like Farrow & Ball’s Blue Ground 210 or Babouche 223).
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The clean lines of recent interior design marry well with the predominant colour esthetic: Geometry loves colour juxtaposition. It would be a mistake, however, to confuse the popularity of angular themes with a move away from texture. One look at the growing popularity of funky, chromatically complex design touches will tell us that contrast between rich and fun comes in many shapes and sizes.
Those of us old enough to remember the first wave of neon washing over the style landscape may smirk at the recent comeback, but — while these things come and go — there’s something to be learned from this recent development: colour is fun!
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The hottest lines of furniture and living accessories shunt tradition aside, in both form and style. Recycled products have crept their way from the exterior of homes to the interior, and there is now no shortage of ingenious floor coverings, modular furniture and various little touches (from art frames to hanging baskets and more) that are fast becoming the hallmark of home design with a modern touch. And almost all of it encompasses a fun, multicoloured presence; all the more reason to base your interior design in the flexible colour scheme of muted richness and bold soft tones.
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Benjamin Moore Tasty Apple #416
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Even if we don’t want to splash intense primaries over all our walls, little touches of brightness can light up an entire room; teal is once again acceptable (and fashionable, even), as are fun greens and cheery reds, especially when set against the right backdrop.
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For large expanses that do not benefit from dark richness, don’t look beyond the pale — it’s right where you want to be! A broad canvas tinged with the right hue has all the same benefits of greyed-out depth. It allows you the freedom to go bold on a smaller scale. Vibrant reds (see Sherwin-Williams’ Heartthrob #SW6866) and glossy blacks, even strong but classy purples (like S-W’s Plummy #6558), look fantastic against a pale yellow or — dare we? — minty green.
Sadly absent from the hot trends from 2013 is a West Coast favourite — not a brown to be found. Wood grains are also scarce, as are chrome/stainless steel trimmings (although burnished copper continues to be a strong seller); while they may not fit the hottest bill, feel free to experiment with these touches when the urge hits you — nothing says style like bucking the trend and coming out on top. And remember, painted wood has the benefit of both colour choice and incumbent texture. All in all, next year’s chromatic message is one of complements and joie de vivre — a great time to be alive and designing!
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“ I like my money right where I can see it... hanging in my closet” – Carrie Bradshaw, Sex in the City
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Bedding down Choosing divine bed linens can result in a heavenly sleep
If there’s one message that comes through clearly these days it’s that we should strive for excellence when providing for ourselves; popular arts have taught us that Nobody Does It Better at finding Simply the Best to furnish our One Life to Live. For all that, many of us regularly neglect to practice diligence when it comes to our beds — a spot where we spend a full third of our lives, recharge our batteries and engage in a few other important activities as well. Comfortable beddings can make a world of difference in our health, physical and emotional well-being, as well as fulfilling the embodiment of what we consider our homes to be: A warm, welcoming, personal space that envelops us to the exclusion of the outside world.
Since sumptuous beddings are about what feels right more than what looks right (designs vary across the board), let’s start with what’s closest to the skin — bed sheets.
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Exceptional bed linens (not always made of linen, as we’ll see) do not have to be luxury linens; the market has a variety of adequate products at a range of price points. This is partly due to the fact that linens are very much an arena of personal preference, not a straight line from poor to excellent quality. A great way to test out a new material or fabric construction is to find a pillow case or cover and — if you like it — go for the whole bed set.
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Above. High contrast will always draw attention. The crisp white bedding with fushia and blue accents look stunning against the night-blue accent wall (Sico Blue Bolt 10BB 09/250). Photo provided by Jane Lockhart | janelockhart.com
We’ve all heard that highbrow chatter about the thread count of a new linen set, but what does that actually mean? Does a higher thread count equal a better product? Not always. Thread count indicates the density of fibres woven into a square inch of fabric and affects such attributes as softness, warmth, durability, smoothness and breathability. The minimum count of a quality product will not dip below 175-200, but beware that counts above 500-550 can begin to trap body heat in an uncomfortable way (depending on your preferred level of cosiness). Most people are happy in the 300-400 range. Sheet materials already have their own cultural connotations: Flannel is reminiscent of being swathed against snowy nights; satin is the hallmark of sultry summer encounters; cotton is the light veil that engenders refreshing siestas in hot climes.
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The truth, as always, falls somewhere between the clichés. Sheet material is a crucial — and highly personal — choice that will make the difference between a place to crash and a favourite haven that you look forward to every night. Pretensions aside, there are established hierarchies within (if not between) the sheets. In the world of cotton, Egyptian is king; its unparalleled softness and durability are thanks to its long staple (length of individual fibre). When shopping for linens, ensure to have an encounter with Egyptian cotton, if only to feel what you may be missing. Sea Island cotton is another top-level product known for its silky and inviting feel.
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Other cottons include: Pima (American made, mid-level quality); 100 per cent cotton (usually a misleading mark of poor-quality product); and bamboo/cotton blends (durable, soft and relatively eco-friendly).
Bed sheets are best used seasonally, and the cooler months call for a shift in priorities. With its density and smooth feel, silk is both effective and luxurious, well worth the delicate handling needed for cleaning.
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Linen sheets, like linen clothing, have a fantastic feel during the summer months; long-lasting and comfortably strong, linen provides a great balance of insulation and breathability. The only downside is the extra care required (should be ironed after laundering), which itself is off-set by its long life.
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The most favoured type of fill these days is down, the soft, insulating under-layer of feathers of geese and other fowl. Top of the line is Siberian goose down (800+ fill power), followed by Hungarian down (650+) and white goose down (550+); Canadian down products are also available. Duck down is also used widely in the bedding industry, but some claim that it has a particular odour which is absent in goose down. Fill power is sharply affected by the percentage of feathers used to supplement the bulk of the fill; feathers are not insulating, and are prone to poke through the ticking (cover fabric) of the comforter, so look for a product that has little to no feather filler. A higher thread count in the ticking will help prevent this as well. Although some believe that allergies are caused not by down itself but by dust particles left on inadequately processed products, sufferers can be forgiven for not taking the chance. Luckily, hypoallergenic alternatives — such as down/ Syriaca floss crosses — are now widely available.
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Duvets and comforters are a world unto themselves, with as much variety as other beddings, and they are as subject to idiosyncratic choices. The debate around the best type of duvet (a comforter with a protective cover, like a giant pillowcase) centres mostly on the type of fill and the style of construction.
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The better the fill, the higher the fill power (insulating capability); as well, the fill weight (amount of fill in the duvet) will play a role in its efficacy. For best results, do not choose a comforter with a fill power rating less than 600.
The construction of duvets is an important and often overlooked element of choosing a high quality product. Tight seams, baffled sections (to allow free flow of down), and high thread count will make a big difference. Consider whether you will be using a single comforter for the entire year when choosing one with either box style construction (down locked into sections) or freer designs that allow you to shift the down according to the needed insulation of the season. Whether you need a light, airy embrace or a snug bear hug from your beddings, take the time to find the right cover for your altar of relaxation; after all, who else holds you so lovingly for eight hours a day?
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Known for their classic black and white colouring, the modern piano may surprise you with the finishes available to complement any room
piANO A beautiful sound Words by Michelle Hopkins
The modern piano is thought to have been crafted by Italian Bartolomeo Christofori in 1709, but it wasn’t until a few decades later that the new instrument really took off. Today, the upright or grand piano is much more than a beloved instrument. With its timeless elegance and clean lines, a piano is also a work of art. Top manufacturers such as Bosendorfer, Steinway and Schimmel sell custom-designed, handcrafted pieces that can range upward of $100,000. “The front runner in custom design pianos is Steinway,” says Chuck Gorling, general manager of acoustic pianos for Tom Lee Music. “Although custom-designed pianos can be very pricey, not all of them cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.” To understand how coveted these precious works of art can be, the world’s most expensive piano is said to have been a Heintzman crystal grand, the same piano played at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. A private businessman in Beijing purchased it for a cool $3.22 million. Although most pianos are either a polished (ebony) black or a classic, satin (brushed) black, they come in a wide selection of
woods and in a rainbow of colours. The most popular woods today are mahogany, walnut and cherry, as well as exotic woods such as African Kewazinga Bubinga or East Indian rosewood. “People can also purchase period pianos to suit their home décor,” Gorling adds. “There’s a Louie the XV, art deco, French provincial, Hepplewhite and a Chippendale.” As such, a baby grand piano is often the piece de resistance or centerpiece of a room. As with any investment, there are a few things to remember to ensure your piano is well maintained. First off, even though you might be tempted to place a beautiful vase of flowers on it, don’t do it, Gorling cautions, as pianos can be negatively impacted by moisture. Alternatively, pianos don’t like heat or direct sunlight — not only will the sunlight fade the finish, but the piano will go “out of tune.” Also, an upright should be between two and six inches from the wall; that allows the sound to escape. For those that love the look and sound of a piano, but can’t play a tune there is an instrument for that as well. It’s called a digital Yamaha Disklavier. This new age acoustic piano, which comes in both grand and upright, plays back pre-recorded music of all genres.
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Picture this Norman Rockwell moment: A family gathers around a roaring fire, singing Christmas carols while someone tickles the piano ivories. It’s an image that conjures up fond memories of the holidays.
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Lasting memories Thoughtful planning and tasteful details will go a long way to ensuring this holiday is one to remember Words by Michelle Hopkins
hosting the holidays There’s excitement in the air as family and friends gather together for the holidays. The aromas of the traditional turkey dinner fills the air, creating anticipation for the grand finale of the day — the means by which we gather together in the warmth of our homes, to share the joy of the holiday season. However, putting together the perfect soiree can often seem a bit daunting. It’s akin to a finely tuned orchestra — where food, décor and atmosphere must come together in perfect harmony. Homes & Living has compiled a list of timeless and necessary kitchen tools, as well as decorating ideas, to make this festive meal your best ever.
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If the kitchen is the heart and soul of a home, during the holidays it is never truer. Raise your glass as we take you through some grand ideas that will help you host an evening your family and friends will remember long after the decorations are put away.
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The right table setting creates the stage for holiday meals to shine
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Beginnings With a dash of inspiration and some imagination, you can create lasting memories, however, it takes planning and the right tools of the trade
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post it notes
To save time, set the table two to three days in advance. Use Post It notes to label what dish will go into each platter or bowl. A gorgeous and elegant table can set the stage for a memorable meal.
meAt thermometer
A meat thermometer eliminates the guesswork and judges when the turkey is done quickly and easily. Both the digital and the dial gauge ones provide an instant read.
artisan mixer
A quality, durable artisan mixer will make your Christmas baking a breeze this year. Some of the high-end ones come with special attachments such as a grinder and ice cream maker. It is one of the most versatile small appliances you can purchase and they come in an array of colours to match your kitchen décor.
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Another must have is a peeler. Peeling and grating is always tedious, so pick a great peeler that glides across your vegetables. New technology has replaced those tin graters with diamond sharp edges.
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Having the right equipment can make the difference between success and possible fiasco. Any serious or aspiring culinary master will tell you that crafting an unforgettable feast takes good quality and efficient tools and appliances.
high-heat baster
A baster works wonders on roasting meats. It’s designed to allow you to safely and quickly draw large quantities of liquid from the bottom of the pan and pour atop the meat, making crispier skin and juicier meat. There are new high-heat plastic models with silicone bulb and a dripless tube to prevent oven spills.
potato ricer
A heavy-duty potato ricer is the best tool for the fluffiest mashed potatoes you’ll ever taste. It looks like a giant garlic press and chefs say you’ll never overwork the potatoes or make them sticky.
Serving A great carving set is essential to ensure your turkey is evenly sliced. Have a handy pull through sharpener to keep edges sharp. Presenting food well is all part of the show that is cooking. Since we use all of our senses while dining, the serving dish should begin to tantalize our taste buds without detracting from the food. Often chefs rely on plain colours, especially white, to set off the food. There’s nothing like white to show off your culinary prowess.
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Essential to cooking is a good quality chef knife. My culinary friends always tell me that this is one kitchen tool that you cannot cheap out on. If you invest in a good one, it will last a lifetime.
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A stockpot, made of either copper or stainless steel, is a must for making stocks and sauces, boiling vegetables, braising meats, and even browning and sautéing.
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The table can be the centerpiece for your home’s Christmas décor or you can just dress it up for special dinner parties. Don’t be afraid to mix and match silverware, plates and glasses. A bowl filled with fresh pomegranates and a set of silver candlesticks can create a perfect backdrop for your dining room table. You can also go to Mother Nature for inspiration. Branches and twigs, acorns or bright red berries and other outdoor items, such as foliage and greenery, can create a magical table that is also ecofriendly. Here’s another environmentally friendly idea: Instead of store bought place card holders, tie twigs of holly together and place the card between the berries. Match those with fresh boughs of pine or cedar, and a ribbon or two and voila, unique, distinctive name tag holders.
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For a buffet style dinner, you can also use pinecones to name tag the dishes and elaborate on the ingredients to avoid allergy issues.
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Another idea is to place a Paperwhite daffodil or other flowering bulb wrapped in cellophane at each setting to serve as both a place card and thank you gift for guests. Bundle in burlap and tie with natural raffia. The bulbs can be potted indoors over the winter and come spring, transplanted outdoors. Another nice touch is dressing up your table with Christmas crackers, individualized party favours or small gifts.
The clean up Hosting a large holiday dinner takes a lot of work and with that comes a lot of clean up. Make light work of the dishes with E-Cloths, made of micro fibers, which penetrate and remove light grease and dirt without chemical residue. Don’t forget to take your guests up on their holiday spirit when they offer to help. Finally, when you wonder how to fit all of the leftovers in the fridge, why not share with your guests? Purchase reusable, colourful tins and fill them with leftovers — your guests will love it and that way there are no worries about getting your bowls back. Meanwhile, Homes & Living wishes you and yours the very best holiday season ever.
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setting tHE table words by Jessica Krippendorf
Homes radiate with a special ambiance at Christmas — candles, pine, garlands and lights bring families together under the enveloping glow of colour and sparkle, rich scents and warm fires, unparalleled by any other time of year. Perhaps the most impactful decorative creation of a home dressed for the holidays is the dining table centrepiece, which can set a lively or subdued tone while keeping well within a modern, minimalist esthetic. A fabulous centrepiece can also be recreated in miniature form to create beautiful place settings for each guest. The most important elements of a successful sophisticated table decoration are simplicity, minimalism and creating depth through colour and texture, rather than volume. A traditional palette, even in a single colour, sets the mood regardless of the materials. Deep red, fresh green, crisp white, or sparkling gold and silver — when selecting a single colour, create depth in the arrangement by varying the size, texture and shade of the pieces. A simple glass or silver decorative bowl filled with at least three sizes and shades of single colour baubles, glass shapes, or painted pinecones makes a stunning but simple centrepiece that can be made larger or longer by arranging holly sprigs or twisted bare wood sticks at the base.
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For a more dramatic but sophisticated look, a bare wood branch, spray painted gold or silver, can be positioned upright in a clear vase or painted container and held in place with glass stones or pebbles. Baubles or decorations in wicker or fabric of varying size and texture can hang from the branches with attention to staying with lighter and darker tones of the same colour family.
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Consider a table runner rather than a full cloth on a wood or glass dining table to allow the surface to become part of the arrangement. Connect guests with the warmth of deep shades of red, complemented with dark walnut wood, cinnamon sticks and pinecones or a few sprigs of pine. A wooden or gold bowl makes a lovely platform for an arrangement of baubles or bells, sprinkled with a dusting of artificial snow or snowflake confetti.
White and silver centrepieces create a gorgeous, understated look in which silverware, dishes and crystal become part of the display. Pinecones painted white or silver, candles, and crisp white snow drops or lilies in delicate silver or clear glass holders can be alternated along a runner the complete length of the table without appearing over done. If using a full cloth, layer the colours and textures of linens, dishes and accessory materials. A white silk table cloth with flecks of silver looks amazing beneath chocolate brown placemats, sparkling silverware, and white or powder blue plates with crystal glasses. Finish this look with a centrepiece made of cream candles positioned on a white rectangular plate and surrounded by silver, blue and pearl baubles or painted pinecones. Think about movement in the arrangements — cascade fine wire pieces with crystal beads attached from small clear or coloured glass candle holders and position along a runner alternating with candles or as place holders. For a more masculine or muted look, a rectangular solid wood piece in deep brown or black can balance a series of white or cream coloured candles, and an olive branch or twisted sprigs of holly around the base add a subtle touch of colour. When working with colour, think beyond traditional centrepiece materials such as pinecones and branches to other beautiful things in a similar palette — pearly beads, a string of mini lights, sea glass, pebbles and non-traditional flowers arranged around white, green or red candles, or on a wine or emerald coloured runner will create a beautiful, unexpected look on your holiday table. Similarly, non-traditional colours such as peach, aqua, mauve and pink used on decorations or painted items can be equally as stunning using the right sparkle, arrangement, and a little imagination.
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deck the lawn Words by Michelle Hopkins
Instead of dreaming of a white Christmas, many people are looking toward a green-inspired holiday this year. Although artificial Christmas wreaths, shimmering garlands and Hallmark ornaments can be lovely, there is something about naturally beautiful, eco-friendly West Coast Christmas adornments that show grace and style. So, instead of choosing plastic or glass decorations, why not pay homage to an old-fashioned Christmas by heading outdoors for your décor inspiration? You can create a magical, elegant exterior with natural items, such as pinecones, evergreen branches, holly and dried berries. Decking your hall, or in this case, your lawn, doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. When it comes to creating that welldressed, inviting entrance, all it takes is a little spark of imagination and a little time to fashion a more meaningful Christmas.
Make a dramatic entrance For a look of simple elegance, place a live tree in your favourite container — for the West Coast, you can use deciduous trees such as Liquidambar, Japanese maple, crab apple, flowering plum and ornamental cherry. Another fabulous look is to line potted mini trees up the stairs, placing one tree on each stair leading to your front door for a striking visual line up to your entry.
Embrace the elements There is an endless selection of outdoor Christmas decorations made from organic, recycled and scrap materials. Try dough, cinnamon sticks, bows, gingerbread, holly, seasonal berries, organic fruits and vegetables, ivy and evergreen branches, painted eggshells and dried Indian corn. You are only limited by your imagination. When you festoon the trees and bushes in your yard, however, it’s important to remember to choose homemade decorations that can withstand a few weeks of our West Coast weather. An environmentally friendly Christmas need not be the traditional red and green. You can easily achieve the subtle and sophisticated natural outdoor Christmas décor that pays deference to our natural West Coast beauty, while leaving the tiniest of footprints behind.
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When we trim the exterior of our homes, we bring the joy of the season to our neighbours, family and friends as well. Somehow Christmas lights and garland seem to instantly spread holiday cheer. You can extend even more good tidings by adorning the outdoors using what Mother Nature provides in abundance.
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Garland
Pinecones
For the natural woodsy Christmas tree dĂŠcor, you can craft garland by twisting together small grape vines. An interior designer suggests raiding your pantries for some popcorn and cranberries, which strung together, craft a chic, old-fashioned inspired garland. You can also string together real pinecones or wood beads as well.
Dip your pinecones in melted soy-based wax, beeswax or naturalbased candles. Cones can also be painted by using a gold burnish or splatter them with white eco-friendly paint to create a frosted appearance. When the cones are dry, tie a lovely ribbon around the top (ones that still have a bit of stem attached work best) and you have a very unique decoration.
Head to your favourite garden shop, where you can find a large selection of natural wreaths of various sizes. Make your own by picking up some cedar, magnolia, juniper or eucalyptus and attaching the sprigs with floral wire in overlapping layers to a wire wreath form. Voila, a uniquely yours attractive front door swag.
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Picking perfect presents A balance of fun and functional is your target
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Words by ben vorst
Ah, Christmas… a time of unbounded mirth and completely lacking in stress, right? All happy carols, delicious treats and frictionless family get-togethers. No anxiety at all about choosing the proper gifts for loved ones. Just happy thoughts. If only it were that easy. We’ve all experienced the anguish at searching for appropriate and desired presents ever more fervently as the big day approaches, and working our brains harder than we have all year to avoid giving a future dust-collector. Luckily, we at Homes & Living have been exercising our little gray cells on your behalf and have put together a comprehensive list of suggestions for the homeowner on your list — be they newlyweds without a thing, empty-nesters with one of everything, diehard DIY-ers or home renovators. Have no fear, H&L is here!
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empty-handed newlyweds Let’s start with a blank canvas: The empty-handed newlyweds. While weddings can often provide a modicum of stuff for comfy settled living, the recently betrothed often end up with several versions of beautiful accoutrements and none of the basics of home life. When shopping for newlyweds, remember nobody gives a screwdriver at a wedding, but everyone needs one at home.
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A handmade quilt is a great gift that will come in handy for those in the throes of domestic bliss — it invokes tradition, quality craftsmanship and closeness. Look for an oversized, down-filled quilt, and if you’re worried about the colour scheme matching their décor, relax as it’s only an occasional item.
utilitarian must haves
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On the utilitarian tip, consider that highquality kitchen items — such as cast-iron skillets, copper pots and Dutch ovens — are long-lasting, durable gifts that are often out of the newlywed price range but mightily desirable.
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Another fun item is a breakfast-in-bed tray, a not-so-subtle hint that treats are what make a marriage work. If you want to splurge, look for an antique silver tray or an ornately carved (but not gaudy) wooden one. If expense is an issue, look for two simpler matching trays to emphasize the fun factor.
young diy-ers
Tools are another must-have for young homeowners that rarely make it onto the presentation table. Quality tools — be they for crafts, carving or otherwise — are always appreciated by the DIY set and home handymen/women.
A balance of fun and functional is your target; give the freshly united something that they will inevitably need or something they can use together, or both.
tip The key to this is quality; no craftspeople enjoy getting run-of-the-mill, generic tools from the local retail warehouse. Specialty hand tools are generally sold individually rather than in a set and are often found more in catalogues than on big box store shelves.
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this holiday season, think o utSIDE th e box
When shopping for a crafty friend or family member whose hobby is completely foreign to you, consider bringing in a well-versed accomplice who can assess what your target person really needs, rather than asking the sales associate for advice. If you are left only with the advice of staff, ask them for the top quality brand names (not the top selling ones) in a given field, as tools and craft supplies are an area where price and establishment play a major role in quality. High-quality crafting gifts for woodworkers include top-notch chisels, dozuki saws and carving knives. If you’re unsure about your gift target’s current outfit, this is a field where a gift certificate is appropriate and not impersonal.
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Knives are also great gifts for crafters and foodies — a good knife is irreplaceable in a lot of endeavours. For the artist in your life, consider a few supreme brushes, instead of an entire set of cheap ones. A collection of quality paints is another nice touch that can release the creative spirit from the bonds of a budget.
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The best gifts for empty-nesters often aren’t things at all, but rather services. When the world is your oyster (again), you might have to try a few things before finding your new calling. Giving gift certificates for an introductory lesson or two in a language, dancing, sport or technology is a fun gift that doesn’t lay on the pressure like, say, an entire set of golf clubs. Travel vouchers and spa certificates are almost sure-fire winners in this vein, as well, that allow the recipient to choose the timing and nature of their adventure or decadence.
Whatever the age and stage of domesticity your gifted one is at, there’s a perfect present for them; this holiday season, think outside the box and you rewards will be many.
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If you are uncomfortable giving certificates, one popular gift for the empty-nester is a nobrainer that will always leave you in their good graces: The digital photo frame. This dynamic memory box is a great way for them to have memories at their fingertips and on display. If your recipient is not tech-savvy, consider bundling it with a digital service voucher so their photos can be converted.
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Nitobe Memorial Japanese Garden offers tranquil, minimalistic space
Serene haven in the city Vancouver’s Nitobe Memorial Japanese Garden is located a few steps away from busy South West Marine Drive near the University of British Columbia’s Gate 4, easy to get to by car, bus, shuttle or bike. Follow along the cobblestone path which leads to the sheltering bamboo gate and, once inside, you’ll find a haven of serenity. Towering fir trees provide a “borrowed landscape” context for the two-and-a-half acre garden. A modest admission fee admits you to an abode of bliss.
Left. The Nitobe garden is based on a counter-clockwise design, which follows the path of the moon, rather than the sun. It is meticulously planned down to the smallest detail of leaf and stone and the esthetic is resolutely minimalist. As the Zen koan explains, “To have nothing is to have everything.”
At the north end of the garden, a waterfall feeds the lake and stepping stones offer a simple stream crossing. At other points the water is traversed by lovely bridges, each unique. Near the centre of the lake an arched span is exquisitely reflected beneath; at the lower end a flat plank bridge offers easy access; beyond is the nine-plank crossing, intentionally crooked. These bridges make manifest Dr. Inazo Nitobe’s dream of being “a bridge across the Pacific.”
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If this is your first time in a Japanese garden you may be surprised that there are no flower beds or colourful herbaceous borders. This Shinto-style stroll garden is essentially a pathway through a landscape of soft moss and low rocks, meandering around the margins of a small lake. Native western red cedars and hemlocks have been trimmed to accentuate the delicate structure of their trunks and branches.
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Nitobe (1862-1933) was a Japanese scholar, educator and diplomat. A strong advocate against militarism in Japan, he was undersecretary of the League of Nations and on the founding committee of what would become UNESCO. He died in Victoria’s Jubilee Hospital on his way home from an international conference in Banff in 1933. He is known to many Japanese as the face on the 5,000 Yen note for many years.
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In his namesake garden, benches, each built to hold four guests and a host, take advantage of different views. Only with patience can one appreciate the refined quality of the design involved. Each rock is placed like a jewel along the water margin. The sublime rhythm between them is considered, and the reflections create a counterpoint to the visual music. Subtle shifts of the seasons in the British Columbia forest are sensitively underscored by the restrained planting and pruning, and by the meticulous care with which this garden is maintained.
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Top. The seven-storey pagoda stands at the juncture of two paths. Pagodas are a key element of Buddhist architecture, structures to mark a holy relic or location. Called a stupa in India, or a chedi in Thailand, they achieved the multi-storey form in China and are usually lofty wooden buildings in Japan. Bottom L-R. 1. This clever structure is named the yatsu-hashi bridge, for yatsu-hashi means nine planks. It is set across a marshy bit of low land at the southern end of the lake, which is given over to the cultivation of irises. 2. This pavilion, the Azuma-ya, is made of wood called hinoki, the Japanese cypress. It is located near the end of one’s counter-clockwise stroll around the garden and is the perfect spot to rest and consider the pleasures you have recently journeyed through. Its roof is said to resemble an up-turned rice bowl. 3. The lantern named yukimi-dori has a broad flat top, which looks particularly graceful under an accumulation of snow. The island upon which it stands is designed to look like a turtle, the animal symbolic of immortality.
Further levels of appreciation beckon. Partially hidden among the foliage are an authentic Zen tea garden and rustic pavilion for appreciation of the tea ceremony in the Urasenke School tradition. An informative map offers visitors notes on the symbolism of the turtle-shaped island and family viewing pavilion. But I am content merely to wander and wait, to observe and be nourished by the enchantment of the Nitobe Memorial Garden.
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On the holidays…
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I don’t know about you and yours, but Christmas at our place is always a festive full house.
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No relative or friend goes uninvited. And the word has been out for a long time; for a good time go to the Parsons, they know what a Christmas celebration is all about. I’ll admit to that, but it’s mainly Tammy who cobbles it all together. I just go along for the festive sleigh ride so to speak.
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I’ll sous-chef it on Christmas Day, happily help with the decorations on our towering, artificial tree, maybe even help with the clean-up after Boxing Day, pass out the presents (and there are tons of them), but Tammy is the Christmas commander-in-chief. And that suits me fine. I prefer to mingle, bottle of wine in hand in case I’m confronted by an empty glass, herd everyone to the table, that kind of thing. Of course, my role includes the ritual carving of the turkey. Admittedly it looks more like a roughly hewn log by the time I’m finished but I get the job done. But it’s why I’ve always advocated having on hand, as an alternative, one of those fancy, spiral-cut hams. You might have seen them even though they seem to be scarce in this country. They are one of those ingenious American things. It’s much easier to handle than an overfed fat bird. But I must say we’ve never had an unhappy customer be they turkey fans or ham fanciers.
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.
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On the holidays…
Oh Christmas guest, Oh Christmas guest, We sang the songs, we broke the bread.
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I know there are people who would rather give Christmas a pass for whatever reason, religious or cultural or personal preference. And I understand that. But the ones I can’t abide, the ones I would order beheaded had I that kind of power are those who like to visit their Grinch-like outlook on others. You know some of them, I’m sure. They are the unsmiling ones who make a heap of themselves in front of the yule-time fire, all the while grousing about the alleged commercialism of the holiday and the burgeoning expense as each year passes. They will tear the wrapping off their present, smile a weak thank-you, then, a few days later, complain to anyone within earshot that it really wasn’t something they actually wanted or needed, it just came with the event. Next time we’ll see how they do with that lump of coal I’ve been saving for them or others who just can’t bring themselves to actually enjoy this simple, once-a-year celebration.
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I guess Christmas lends itself to a certain kind of cheer and a happier mindset among family and friends so even if the gravy is a little thick, slightly lumpy or, Scrooge forbid, there’s a heaping bowl of brussel sprouts on the table, folks, at this time of the year, tend to let it pass without comment. And hey! A free meal is a free meal. And, even better if a gift goes with it. And the of course there’s usually a free night of accommodation.
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In their heart of hearts, I wonder, are they just posturing, channeling Scrooge, just for the sake of getting a little attention, a free meal and a bed. So here I will insert a little of what I would call an “Ode to the Aforementioned.” It’s sung, if you are so inclined, to the familiar uber-Christmas song “O Tannenbaum.” It goes like this.
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“Oh Christmas guest, Oh Christmas guest, We gave our all, we tried our best. We sang the songs, we broke the bread. You said, ‘I’m tired.’ You went to bed. Oh Christmas guest, Oh Christmas guest, You were here just to be fed. Oh Christmas guest, Oh Christmas guest, You surely are a Christmas pest.”
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Nevertheless, bless them all, and you and yours. Have the best holiday ever. And a new year full of happiness and satisfaction. From our house to yours.
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H&L’s Epicure Surprising pairings
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Holidays undoubtedly centre around food. Whether it is a perfectly set formal affair or tantalizing choices on the fly, what we eat helps define holiday memories. With that in mind, take some inspiration from Vancouver-based chef Jefferson Alvarez thanks to H&L’s Epicure. Inspired by the season and created with locally sourced ingredients where possible, these recipes are sure to make an impression.
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Marinated Tuna Ceviche with local ingredients
albacore tuna lime juice fresh pineapple juice mint or pineapple sage salt to taste Asian pear or green apple ginger, peeled and sliced with a mandolin
1. Cut the fish into thin slices, salt and arrange on a plate. Put into refrigerator. 2. Finely chop the ginger and mint or pineapple sage and place in a bowl. 3. Mix the pineapple juice with the lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. 4. Slice and chop the Asian pear. 5. Remove the fish from the refrigerator and pour the mixture over it. 6. Garnish with watercress, ginger and sliced Asian pear.
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CofFee-Crusted Muskox, wild mushrooms & pumpkin beignet
Coffee-Crusted Muskox* (*protein may be substituted, but not recommended)
1. Put coffee grinds, thyme, rosemary and pepper together into a coffee blender and grind until fine. 2. Coat the muskox with the mixture, pan sear in hot oil until the outside is crispy then finish in the oven at 400 degrees for two to three minutes. 3. Serve with sautĂŠed seasonal mushrooms from your local purveyor.
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1. Mix squash puree with maple syrup, thyme, salt and pepper. Over season a bit as you will be adding flour. 2. Hand-blend mixture with eggs, add baking soda. Mix with wooden spoon adding flour a bit at a time until consistency is between batter and dough. It should be sticky. Let it sit overnight before use. 3. Fry in oil at 350 degrees for approximately five minutes or until golden brown. They should be creamy in the centre.
Self-taught chef Jefferson Alvarez left Venezuela for Ottawa at age 16 where he briefly attended Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Institute. It didn’t take long for the young chef to get itchy feet and within a year, Alvarez had packed up his knife and English dictionary and moved to Toronto to work at Centro under famed chefs David Lee and Mark Thuet. This ignited an intensity to absorb as much knowledge as he possibly could from Toronto’s culinary talents at restaurants around the city. Brief experiences at Pangea, Adega and Scaramouche were followed by a twoyear stint at Canoe working under the inspiring Anthony Walsh. Alvarez’s thirst for knowledge and experience has led him to spend his vacation times working, seven days a week, at a number of top restaurants in New York and Philadelphia including Aquavit and Morimoto. He spent a year working at Senses under chef Claudio Aprile before taking on his first executive chef role at a small restaurant called tomi-kro. Throughout his career, Alvarez has taken many return trips to explore Spain in-depth while working stages at exciting restaurants such as the three star Michelin rated Arzak and Akelare. Ready for a new experience, Alvarez decided to move to British Columbia in 2009 to head up the kitchen at Divino. His experience and techniques paired with his culinary passions are sure to spell delicious and exciting times for the guests at Fraîche.
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Use this as a set menu or experiment with your standard offerings by adding one of these appetizers or mains. Imbibe the Douglas fir soda in casual dinners with family or surprise formal dinner guests with this unique take on the modern soda. The flavours are rich, the pairings surprising and the results amazing.
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Douglas Fir Soda douglas fir needles (30 dry, 30 fresh) honey cordial syrup star anise salt water
1. Add the fresh needles to a pot, add the 3 L of water, 1 tsp salt and 6 star anise. Bring to a boil, add the dry fir and remove from the heat. 2. Cool it down in the fridge for 24 hours. 3. Bring to a boil again, this time adding the 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup cordial syrup. Strain and cool down again. 4. Add this “tea” to a soda canister or a whip cream canister and follow instructions for filling gas. I personally rest the canister on ice before service.
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Skin tightening The fourth pillar of beautiful skin
Beautiful, healthy skin takes work and I like to think about it as a 4D approach to the 4D’s of skin aging. Or, as four pillars to ensuring your skin looks its best. This article completes my series of the four pillars of office treatments that address our skin’s health and signs of aging. To recap, the pillars are: Pillar No. 1 – Fraxel laser – to address “deterioration”; Pillar No. 2 – Botox® – to address “dynamic” lines; Pillar No. 3 – Fillers – to address “deflation”; and Pillar No. 4 – skin tightening – to address “descent.” For skin tightening, there are surgical and nonsurgical options. Most people are well aware of surgical treatments such as facelifts, brow lifts, neck lifts and tummy tucks. As a dermatologist, I will focus on the non-invasive options, which have the benefit of often looking more natural and with the limitation that the results will be subtler than a surgery. Thermage is a non-invasive treatment administered through a single session with results lasting up to two years and with no downtime. Pulses of radiofrequency energy with a vibrating hand piece are usually well tolerated and this works by collagen contraction and stimulating our collagen producing cells called fibroblasts, to create new collagen. Lax skin of the face, neck, tummy and arms are typical areas treated with Thermage.
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Ulthera is a unique, focused ultrasound device that was the first non-invasive device approved by the FDA for brow lift. It can be used to treat similar areas as Thermage as well as being a standalone treatment.
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Thermafrax is Thermage and Fraxel combined for deep tightening and improvement of surface damage. It allows for more comprehensive tightening and skin improvement than with Thermage alone and is often helpful to consider in delicate areas such as the face and neck as well as for loose tummy skin where stretch marks might be a prominent feature. Thermathera is Thermage and Ultera combined on the same day to provide a potential synergistic response. It is especially helpful when someone is wishing for a maximum brow lift with the most non-invasive lifting. LipoSonix® is another type of non-invasive focused ultrasound that has the dual benefit of permanent fat removal while tightening the tummy, thighs and buttocks. If both fat reduction and skin tightening are desired, this is a unique device that addresses both in a single treatment. Sculptra® is a type of dermal filler comprised of a dissolvable material, similar in nature to a dissolvable suture. It works by stimulating our own collagen rather than just “filling,” as with the more traditional types of fillers like Restylane and Juvederm. While not intended for direct lifting of the skin, the newer collagen does help with overall skin restoration and may be considered as a nice complement to procedures such as Thermage. And as an aside, the hyaluronic dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm have been shown to provide some collagen stimulation, an added benefit.
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Dr. Lupin’s ABCs: A = retinol (a type of topical vitamin A) – while this is not for everyone, if well tolerated, it is one of the most researched skin treatments with excellent benefits to our collagen.
Just as important as looking after the 4D’s of skin aging, is to maintain your great results. There are many life examples where maintenance is an obvious important component of overall care: e.g. you see the dentist to fix your teeth, you use a toothbrush and floss at home and you see a dental hygienist for optimal maintenance. Here is a common scenario that I recommend to most patients: • Thermage – once a year – this helps to stay ahead of the aging curve • Clear+Brilliant – four times per year – (this is a laser similar to Fraxel but at a fraction of the cost and with essentially no downtime.) • Fillers – once to twice a year • Botox – two to three times per year
B = sun block – sun protection measures are an essential part of any skin routine. C = L-Ascorbic acid (the most effective form of topical vitamin C) – pharmaceutical grade L-ascorbic acid (as in SkinCeuticals’ CE Ferulic and Phloretin CF serums), also complements sunscreens by providing four to five days of continuous low level sun protection while promoting better collagen. I often add to this SkinCeuticals’ A.G.E. Interrupter as an elegant, scientifically proven cream to both hydrate as well as further promote best performance from our collagen. Beyond the obvious importance of a good lifestyle with healthy diet and exercise, consider the GliSODin line of oral antioxidants and skin brightening supplements. And there you have it: the four pillars for 4D skin care with the ABCs of home care — the full rejuvenation package!
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California has its Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, The Louis Vuitton Classics automobile events are worldwide and now Vancouver has a solid rival with its Luxury & Supercar Weekend and Shaughnessy Concours d’Elegance, staged early September at the city’s beautiful Van Dusen Gardens. The weather was great, the cars were beyond spectacular and the crowds, prolific and elegant. It’s a luxury lifestyle feast not to be missed.
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It was almost certainly the most awesome gathering of fine cars ever seen in Canada. Vancouver’s superb Van Dusen Gardens again played host to the stylish Luxury & Supercar Weekend and Shaughnessy Concours d’Elegance, staged in the mild and sunny early September weather the city is often blessed with.
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For car buffs and lovers of the luxury lifestyle, Craig Stowe and Nigel Mathews’ third event in Vancouver was a dream come true and even those with just a passing interest in gleaming sheet metal couldn’t have left unmoved by the splendor of it all. The supercar displays featured most of the world’s most desirable automobiles and the Concours attracted a multi-million dollar entry of superb classics, many of which had never been seen in the region before.
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Basically, there were two main attractions — modern supercars and classic cars competing in the Concours. It was a rare opportunity to check the progress of motoring’s last century by viewing automobiles old and new, almost side-by-side. Focus displays included a tribute to James Bond movies, the latest of which reaches the screens later this fall — Bond’s 50th anniversary. Bond movies have always used cars front and centre, but not always the Aston Martins we tend to think of first. Thus the display featured most of the makes that have appeared in the films — as well as Astons. Another highlight display featured automobiles used by royalty and there were a surprising number of entrants.
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Modern supercars were everywhere and prominent among them were gleaming models from Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, BMW, Audi, Lotus and McLaren. Naturally, MCL Motor Cars was there with its impressive stable of opulent nameplates — Bentley, Jaguar, Porsche, Aston Martin and Land Rover. It was hard to pick favourites, but Mercedes’ SLS AMG “722” special edition (celebrating the fabled 1955
Mille Miglia win) would be one, along with some superlative Bentleys, the magnificent new Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ferrari’s desirable four-seater FF. Standout domestic nameplates included a striking satin black Cadillac, much-modified by Vancouver’s Blitzkrieg Autowerks. The event was a rare chance to see a Lexus LFA supercar “in the metal,” this one belonging to multi-brand auto dealer Christian Chia. Shaughnessy Concours “best of show” was a delectable 1953 Ferrari 212 Export Vingale Coupe — surely one of the best examples in the world of an early Ferrari. Topping the People’s Choice awards was a 1967 2000 GT — another Bond car, incidentally. Exhibitors and sponsors were impressed with the event’s success and the strong attendance. Upscale furniture retailer Roche Bobois reported that numerous guests dropped by its impressive display tent and later showed up at the Yaletown store in surprising numbers. Other businesses drew similarly enthusiastic guest response, but the cars were the real stars, easily upstaging us all.
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Created by Craig Stowe and Nigel Mathews, the event drew not only the crowds, but blue-chip sponsors such as Mercedes-Benz, Roche Bobois, Sparkling Hill Resort, MCL Motors, Hagerty Classic Car Insurance and many others, some of whom (including H&L) welcomed guests to elegant display marquees with champagne abounding. Visiting personalities were numerous (Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld was expected) and we spotted swimmer Mark Tewksbury, just back from his recent role as Chef de Mission at the London Olympics. CBC’s Ian Hanomansing was there and also Henrik Fisker, creator of the famed electric supercar. The weather was great, the cars were beyond spectacular and the crowds, prolific and elegant. It’s a luxury lifestyle feast not to be missed.
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1. Home Couture’s Ali Assadi, H&L’s vice-president of sales and operations Vancouver, Julie Hamilton, and West Vancouver realtor Clarence Debelle enjoy the company and champagne at the Homes & Living tent. 2. Tony Whitney, H&L’s auto writer stops by the tent 3. Ken Reid, senior marketing manager for Jordan’s Furniture. 4. David Babakaiff, Alair Homes Vancouver and guest. 5. Jonathan Wang, Bentley Vancouver. 6. Jasmin Rawlinson, Dilawri Group of Companies. 7. Mark Tewksbury, Canadian Olympian with Rob Mabee of Axis Contemporary Art, Calgary, Alberta. 8. Scott Piercy, Sotheby’s International Realty, serving lower Vancouver Island. 9. Linda McGrath and guest, Brinkhaus Vancouver. 10. Lorne Freeman, MCL Porsche.
It was a most appropriate and spectacular place to launch RollsRoyce’s opulent new Phantom Series II automobiles, but guests expected no less. The venue was Aspac Developments’ Three Harbour Green overlooking Coal Harbour, which could become Vancouver’s most desirable address with its breathtaking views, superbly designed villa-sized residences and unmatched downtown waterfront location.
There are three basic Phantoms for 2013 — the majestic sedan in two wheelbases, an elegant coupé and a magnificent convertible (Drophead Coupé in Rolls-talk), which must provide the most opulent top-down motoring on the planet. All models use silky-smooth V-12 engines and the interiors continue a long tradition of using the finest possible materials and paying extraordinary attention to detail. Only the very best leathers and wood veneers ever find their way into a Rolls-Royce.
The glittering 2013 Rolls-Royce models looked right at home parked in Three Harbour Green’s spacious courtyard and an A-list gathering of invited guests enjoyed not only the legendary automobiles, but also limitless Dom Pérignon and cuisine by noted chefs Jefferson Alvarez (Fraîche) and Hamid Salimian (Diva).
I took a test drive with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver GM Dimitri Kotsalis in the passenger seat and the experience was a reminder of the sheer grace and refinement with which the Phantom rides. The big car is almost silent, even when accelerating, and handling is remarkably good. Despite its emphasis on traditional values, this car boasts very sophisticated engineering and electronics.
Two factors dominate the Rolls-Royce story — history and quality. Wealthy young aristocrat the Hon. Charles Rolls and canny engineer Henry Royce were an unlikely pair to found their iconic nameplate back in 1904, but the rest is history and the cars have become a byword for excellence the world over.
Rolls-Royce Vancouver will happily take your order, but one fascinating route to ownership is to buy a mid to upper-price residence at Three Harbour Green. When you’re handed the keys to your new home, you’ll find a Rolls-Royce waiting for you in your private garage.
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Introducing the Range Rover Evoque
A stylish, practical and luxurious performer, the Range Rover Evoque earned the 2012 SUV of the Year award from Motor Trend Magazine. To date, the Range Rover Evoque has already won more than 100 awards globally. Available since late 2011, the Evoque is produced in two models (three or five door) and three trim levels: Pure (well equipped); Prestige (luxurious finishes); and Dynamic (unique sports detailing). All models are equipped with a lightweight and responsive 2.0L Inline 4-cyclinder engine, which develops an impressive 240 horsepower and 251 foot/pounds of torque using direct injection and turbo charging. Power is seamlessly delivered through a Jaguar-inspired six-speed automatic and uses the award-winning Haldex all-wheel drive system to move through any situation with authority and excitement. Evoque houses some impressive features: a 500 watt Meridian sound system pleases the senses of all on board; parking is made easy with front and rear sensors, cameras and available parallel Park Assist function. The sustainable Range Rover’s console and interior aluminum trim are produced from 95 per cent recycled alloy, while plastics are sourced from recycling more than 1,000 water bottles per vehicle. When arriving at your destination, you’ll notice that you’re checking out your reflection in store windows, while passersby are wondering what this new vehicle is and where it came from! You are able to further customize the look of your Evoque with an array of exterior colour choices (twelve); roof colours (three) and interior trim combinations (eight). Ordinary is not an option with the Range Rover Evoque.
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updates around the community
Montauk Sofa celebrates one-year anniversary
BLU BATHWORKS opens new showroom in Yaletown
Euro-Line Appliances West opens Vancouver showroom
It’s been a year since Montreal-based Montauk Sofa launched in Vancouver. The company opened shop in a heritage building that once housed a hotel and Chinese food restaurant, but has become a decadent furniture showroom. The company celebrated its one-year anniversary in the city in September.
Blu Bathworks’ new showroom — which opened this summer — was designed as a simple, colourful platform to showcase some of the best bathroom design on the market.
Euro-Line Appliances West is Western Canada’s distributor for premium European appliance brands such as Liebherr, AEG and Porter & Charles. In November the company officially opened its Vancouver showroom, located at 2912 West 4th Avenue.
Montauk Sofa made its debut into the design world with a collection of traditional oversized chairs, ottomans, loveseats and reclaimed furniture in 1997 in Montreal. The furniture continues to be manufactured in Canada, although the store has expanded to include boutiques in New York, Toronto, Chicago and Calgary as well. Montauk Sofa also has a dynamic web presence. The website expanded to include a blog called Let’s Tauk in 2012. The space is used to keep customers and fans updated on the latest news, events and trends through written posts, videos and images. The Misfits, Montauk’s overstock sale site, remains active and site visitors can also learn more about the company through Design Q&A. The interactive space allows visitors to post a question and receive insight from designers about any number of topics such as colour trends, problematic room layouts and fabric. Montauk Sofa 604.331.2363 228 Abbott St. Vancouver, BC montauksofa.com
The Blu Room is an open plan design and exhibition studio, sharing the showroom space with Blu Bathworks offices, a conference room and additional showroom facilities. Blu will hold regular product training sessions, together with other events aimed at architects, interior designers, plumbers, developers and other professionals. Brand experience manager Marlies Coventry is the curator of the space. “The Blu Room is part of my vision for the brand’s growth and it was conceived as a center for design intelligence,” says Michael Gottschalk, Blu Bathworks head designer. “With this new set-up, the space acts as a laboratory for product development so we can work with designers, architects and distributors to gain input and feedback during the design process, as well as with consumers to help us evolve our products.” Blu Bathworks is a Vancouver-based modern bathware design-house and manufacturer. Founded by Gottschalk, a Canadian designer, the brand has grown across Canada, the United States and internationally. Its designs can be found in high-end homes and five star hotels worldwide. The Blu Room 604.299.0122 188 Smithe St. Vancouver, BC blubathworks.com
The showroom features refrigerators, freezers and wine storage units by Germany-based Liebherr; ovens, ranges, cooktops, dishwashers, ventilation hoods, washers and dryers by AEG; and ovens, cooktops, ranges, dishwashers and laundry appliances by Porter & Charles. “Our brands are all individually selected for their quality design, superior performance and engineering, and their incorporation of green manufacturing practices,” explains Mark Eglington, president of Euro—Line Appliances West. “We believe our appliances offer the best performance and value in their class. By providing freestanding, fully integrated or built-in options, in a variety of size profiles, we offer maximum flexibility for any kitchen design in any space.” Homeowners, builders, kitchen designers and their clients are welcome to visit the showroom. “We know it’s important to see and touch the appliances when specifying products for a kitchen,” Eglington says. “We encourage people to visit the showroom to get a true sense of the superior quality of these brands, and to get inspired by the many options available.” Euro-Line Appliances West 604.235.3980 2912 W. 4th Ave. Vancouver, BC euro-line-appliances.com
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Schonbek Refrax Chandlier
modern family table
Drop south sea pearl earRings
Refrax is a part of the Schonbek Geometrix collection. Geometrix empowers you to make a personal statement with Chrystal and light. Make your space sparkle with this hanging wall of Chrystal.
Extends from 71” to 106” in length to accommodate up to ten people for the busy holiday season. Featuring a black glass surface a top a granite base, this table is both functional and beautiful.
Available at Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre
Available at Mobler
Drop South Sea Pearl earrings with a waterfall of pink sapphires set in 18kt gold. For more than 70 years, the fine arts of watchmaking, goldsmithing and gemmology have been proudly practiced by the well-known Brinkhaus family.
2285 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.879.2494 1338 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.523.6555
3351 Sweden Way Richmond | 604.270.3535
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CLASSIC STYLE MODERN COMFORT
LIGHTING BY VERNER PANTON
These spectacular aluminum and wood candlesticks make the perfect gift. They stand between 18 and 21 inches tall, with a 5.5 inch square base.
Ralph Lauren Home, Avalon Lounge Chair Dramatic architectural lines and art deco touches lend any home a refinded, timeless glamour.
Among the giants of Danish Design, Verner Panton established a unique reputation for his exuberant originality and tireless experimentation. Panton’s iconic works have emerged as contemporary design classics. Pieces featured; Spiral, Pantop Floor and Wire.
Available at Paramount Furniture
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5520 Minoru Blvd. Richmond | 604.273.0155
1470 West Broadway Vancouver | 604.733.1174 1539 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.522.9855
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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
The quality companies showcased in Homes & Living have been highlighted. You can download their brochure and directly link to their website at: HLMAGAZINE.COM
Fireplace by Maxwell 1380 Pemberton Ave. North Vancouver | 604.987.1293
Fireplace Unlimited 4460 Juneau St. Burnaby | 604.415.9330 WARMING HOMES SINCE 1890
Valor Gas Fireplaces valorfireplaces.com
Coast Wholesale Appliances
Jordans Floor Coverings
8488 Main St. Vancouver | 604.321.6644
1539 United Boulevard Coquitlam | 604.522.9855
Miles Industries Ltd. | 604.984.3496 190 - 2255 Dollarton Hwy North Vancouver
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Jordans Floor Coverings
Solus Decor
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
2912 W. 4th Ave in Vancouver 1.855.ELA.WEST | euro-line-appliances.com
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Midland Appliances Richmond: 604-278-6131 Vancouver: 604.608.0600 | Vancouver: 604.736.7227
507 15th St. West Vancouver 604.926.0413 | bradshawcarpets.com
closet & garage organzier 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
503 - 15th St. West Vancouver | 604.926.0124
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Miele Appliances
Y. Franks
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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. 47
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
mÖbler furniture
NuCasa
Pure Image
Burnaby: 604.294.6666 | Richmond: 604.278.2881
3351 Sweden Way Richmond 604.270.3535 | moblerfurniture.com
Nufloors
Moe’s Home Collection 604.687.5599
North Vancouver: 604.983.9902 | Coquitlam: 604.942.4109
1728 Glen Dr. Vancouver
280 Nelson St. Vancouver | 604.628.9491
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home builders & renovators
Paramount Furniture
Restoration Hardwood 106-1356 Frances St. Vancouver | 604.618.2945
Alair homes
5520 Minoru Blvd Richmond 604.273.0155 | paramountfurniture.ca
Vancouver 604.605.8255 | alairhomes.com
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110-1706 West 1st Ave. Vancouver 604.734.1323 | room8.ca
1365 United Blvd Coquitlam | 604.777.1365
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1311 United Blvd Coquitlam 604.521.7727 | homecouture.ca
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IBC
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129-1305 Welch St. North Vancouver 604.980.8384 | ccirenos.com
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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
Inform Interiors
sofa so good
Cressey Development Group
50 Water St. Vancouver | 604.682.3868
1401 West 8th Ave. Vancouver | 604.879.4878
925 West Georgia St. Vancouver | 604.683.1256
instant bedrooms manufacturing inc. 6-12331 Bridgeport Rd. | 604.270.4121 125-1080 Mainland St. | 604.669.2337
style garage
Future Living
124 W. Hastings Vancouver | 604.558.4343
914 Main St. Vancouver
inspiration furniture
KBC developments
TJY Home Furniture
1275 W 6th Ave. Vancouver 604.730.1275 | inspirationfurniture.ca
| 604.801.5720
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150-12551 Bridgeport Rd. Richmond | 604.278.2278
Kliewer Bros. Construction Ltd. Vancouver 604.764.7606
Zientte
Kenorah Construction & Design
18 Water St. Vancouver | 604.568.1722
5461 12th Ave. Delta | 604.940.2767
pg. 35
jordans interiors - jordans.ca 1539 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.522.9855 1470 W Broadway Vancouver | 604.733.1174
pg. 13
McKellars interiors 1549 West Pender St. Vancouver 604.734.1671 | mckellarsinteriors.com Beautiful Furnishings for the Holidays!
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Laird Custom homes Ltd.
home automation
200–100 Park Royal West Vancouver | 604.925.5248
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 3868 Main St. Vancouver | 604.875.6080
1549 West Pender St. Vancouver | 604.734.1671 Free parking off Nicola Street
mckellarsinteriors.com | info@mckellarsinteriors.com
Millson Technologies 2036 Columbia St. Vancouver 604.707.0414 | millson.net
the living lab
New Space Technologies
1121 West 15th St. Vancouver | 604.973.0263
117 West 6th Ave. Vancouver | 604.724.6775
Marcraft Homes 604.461.2560 pg. 09
34A-2755 Lougheed Hwy #529 Port Coquitlam
My House Design Build 1275 West 6th Ave. Vancouver 604.694.6873 | myhousedesignbuild.com
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Downsview Kitchens
Polygon Homes Ltd.
Hari-Stone
900-1333 West Broadway Vancouver | 604.877.1131
78 East 2nd Ave. Vancouver 604.685.5823 | ledesigninc.com
Townline Homes
Future Living
120-13575 Commerce Pkwy Richmond | 604.276.8823
914 Main St. Vancouver
Upward Construction & Renovation
kitchen craft kitchencraftvancouver.com
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Lonetree Kitchens & Bathrooms |
604.801.5720
2990 Arbutus St. Vancouver | 604.739.1110
Paragon
210-19700 Langley Bypass Langley 2148 Douglas Rd. Burnaby
101-1305 Welch St. North Vancouver | 778.340.1355
hot tubs & saunas & Pools
13042 84th Ave. Surrey | 604.599.4274
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6720 Graybar Rd. Richmond | 604.278.2225
Lonetree Kitchens & Bathrooms
Valley Countertops Industries Ltd.
2990 Arbutus St. Vancouver | 604.739.1110
30781 Simpson Rd. Abbotsford | 604.607.1036
Alka Pool Construction Ltd.
Merit Kitchens
4013 Graveley St. | 604.320.2552
12185 86th Ave. Surrey | 604.591.3321
hardware & fixtures
Paradigm Kitchen Design
bradford hardware
720 Alexander St. Vancouver 604.326.3000 | paradigmkitchendesign.com
101-1626 W 2nd Ave. Vancouver 604.569.0783 | bradfordhardware.com
Crystalview 104 Philip Ave. North Vancouver | 604.985.0057
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Redl Kitchen Studio
interior designers
Ripples kitchen & Bath
8351 Ontario St. Vancouver | 604.688.1252 pg. 05 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
bradfordhardware.com
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Cantu
1669 West 3rd Ave. Vancouver 604.681.4457 | redlkitchenstudio.com
Beyond Beige Interior Design
101-1626 West 2nd Avenue | Vancouver Armoury District | 604.569.0783
The Ensuite (Emco) Vancouver: 604.872.3375 Richmond: 604.273.8604 | N Vancouver: 604.903.4050
pg. 37 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. 77 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. 37 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
pg. 02
mcburney junction 20528 Fraser Hwy Langley 778.847.5554 | mcburneyjunction.com
columbia cabinets 2221 Townline Rd. Abbotsford | 604.850.3538 HLMAGAZINE.COM
2285 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.879.2494
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
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kitchen & bath countertops
Colonial Countertops 3841 Still Creek Ave. Burnaby 604.421.2205 | colonialcountertops.com
Splashes (Andrew Sheret)
home automation
425 Broadway Vancouver | 604.874.2351 pg. 89
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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. 79
2198 Yukon St. Vancouver | 604.876.8861
Atlas Pots 1087 Churchill Cres. North Vancouver 604.960.0556 | atlaspots.com
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creative bricks n’ blocks 1371 McKeen Ave. Vancouver 604.984.3008 | bricksnblocks.com
grand cru projects Vancouver 604.551.8993 | grandcruprojects.com
pg. 85
Northwest Landscape & Stone Supply 5883 Byrne Rd. Burnaby 604.435.4842 | landscapesupply.com pg. 91
1348 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.528.9100
Ames Tile & Stone
Jabot Window Coverings
2229 Beta Ave. Burnaby | 604.294.9690
2413 Marine Dr. West Vancouver | 604.922.4668
City Tile
J & L Window Coverings
4330 Halifax St. Burnaby | 604.298.6252
8547 Main St. Vancouver | 604.322.7717
Creeksidetile Ltd.
Kensington Paint and Decorating
48 West 5th Ave. Vancouver | 604.876.4900
6791 Hastings St. Burnaby | 604.320.2565
Stone Tile
The Added Touch 19-3033 King George Blvd. Surrey | 604.538.5889
1775 Pine St. Vancouver | 604.731.9948
Tiles For Less
lighting showrooms Lightform
Fabricana- Interior Delights
tile & stone
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
Robinson Lighting and Bath Centre 2285 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.879.2494
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
Arlene’s interiors
Vinyltek Windows
Vancouver - Langley - Burnaby 1-888-ARLENES (275-3637) | arlenes.com
587 Ebury Pl. Delta 604.540.0029 | vinyltek.com
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Bradshaw carpets
IFC
West Coast Windows
paint stores
507 15th St. West Vancouver 604.926.0413 | bradshawcarpets.com
Cloverdale Paint
Best Window Fashions
Westeck Windows
225 Terminal Ave. Vancouver | 604.689.4414
11-3003 Kingsway Vancouver | 604.436.3738
1480 Kootenay St. Vancouver | 604.298.6700
Industrial Plastics & Paints
Chintz & Company
107-19505 56th Ave. Surrey | 778.803.1541
950 Homer St. Vancouver | 604.689.2022
window & door screens
Para Paints
Concord Interiors
Comfort Screens Vancouver
763 Terminal Ave. Vancouver | 604.662.7272
103-2429 152nd St. Surrey | 604.536.5598
800 West 8th Ave. Vancouver | 604.351.5335
Designer’s Resource Centre
Phantom Screens
108-8449 Main St. Vancouver | 604.322.7611
30451 Simpson Rd. Abbotsford | 604.855.3654
roofing All weather products ltd. 12510-82nd Ave. Surrey | 604.572.8088 2717 Lake City Way Burnaby | 604.420.9000
8028 River Way Delta | 604.946.2310
Fabricana- Interior Delights
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There is after all a lot to get excited about — from connecting with friends, family and loved ones to turning our homes into magical places that will set the scene for a lifetime of memories. It’s one of the best times of year to experiment with different decorating ideas, allowing pops of colour and seasonal greenery to transform any room into a cozy holiday retreat. There is an energy this time of year that draws people together and often revolves around shared meals.
Words by amy dove
Life gives us brief moments with one another, but sometimes in those brief moments we get memories that last a lifetime. It’s a great thing to indulge in, but one must not forget that these festivities — although in different forms (and with different decorating ideas!) — happen throughout the year. Homes & Living hopes that this issue inspires you on ways to make your home, and ultimately your life, even more beautiful. Every home is after all the setting for memories to be made.
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Benvenuti a casa.
Visit Canada’s first Natuzzi Italia Store at Sandy’s Furniture.
1335 United Boulevard, Coquitlam 604.520.0800 975 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC 250.391.6646 www.sandysfurniture.ca/natuzziitalia
Mon - Wed: 9:30AM - 6PM Thurs & Fri: 9:30AM - 9PM Sat: 10AM - 6PM Sun & Holidays: 11AM - 5PM
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Aston Martin Vancouver 1730 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6J 3G7 ________________________ 604.738.5577 astonmartinvancouver.ca
Official government fuel consumption figures in MPG (Litres per 100km) for the Aston Martin Rapide: Urban 12.5 (22.6), Extra Urban 27.1 (10.4), Combined 19.0 (14.9). CO2 emissions: 355 g/km AM-Homesandliving.indd 1
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