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INTERIOR BY DESIGN

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Fall Home Fashion Issue FALL 2016

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Surviving looks a lot like thriving Breast cancer flipped Katherine’s world upside down.

But in the five years since she underwent treatment, Katherine’s been doing some flips of her own.

Thanks to research to discover new treatments, women like Katherine are having their lives put right side up after a cancer diagnosis. That’s why Stand Up To Cancer Canada and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation have teamed up to accelerate the pace of research done by collaborative teams of scientists working to develop new treatments faster.

Giving more women, like Katherine, their lives back.

To learn more about advances in research, clinical trials testing innovative treatments, and how to get involved, go to standup2cancer.ca/breastcancer and cbcf.org.

Photography: Andrew Macpherson

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Kim Cattrall, Stand Up To Cancer Canada Ambassador Katherine Chan, Breast Cancer Survivor Stand Up To Cancer Canada is a program of EIF Canada, a Canadian Registered Charity (Reg. #80550 6730 RR0001).

Stand Up To Cancer Canada brand marks are licensed trademarks of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

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ISSUE FEATURES

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CONTRIBUTORS

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE

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RIGHT AT HOME

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EDITOR’S PICKS

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BORROWED TIME

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GOWNS IN THE GARDEN

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INTERIOR BY DESIGN

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THE ARTFUL HOME

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FEATURE HOME

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VICTORIA VIBE

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FASHION AT HOME

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TALBOTS TAKE TOFINO

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COCKTAILS AT HOME

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FALL INTO FITNESS

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REAL ESTATE GUIDE

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THE WINE LIST

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ENTERTAIN WITH DOROTHY

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MADNESS BEHIND THE MAGIC

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CHEF AT HOME

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ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS

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FASHION GOWNS IN THE GARDEN Sooke artist Bev Petow created a fashion forward, metal wonderland of artistic gowns in Abkhazi Garden; each one painstakingly sculpted by hand. It’s a must see. by: Josie Saldat

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COFFEE TABLE STYLING The coffee table surface offers one of the most impactful places to pack a design punch in your home. The creative process is easy, affordable and can be changed on a whim. by: Jane Cross

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CRAFT COCKTAILS AT HOME Everyone is fascinated with craft cocktails these days, and a local favourite is G+T. See how gin is made in Victoria Distillers and grab Steve’s fave recipe to try at home. by: Steve Drake

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INTERIOR by: design

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The once favoured loft, with its dark corners and quirky floor plan is quickly being replaced with a new take on commercial spaces; warehouses and factories that are being converted into spectacular residential spaces. However, this creates a very real problem.

How do you decorate a home with no design boundaries, with more vertical square footage than floor space?

HOME FASHION ISSUE It’s all about home style.

Using the glorious fall weather and the excitement of fashion week as our inspiration, we filled the pages with stunning rooms, design trends, chic decor, fashionable cocktails, island travel and new ways to look at old design dilemmas.

FEATURE

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We’ve taken a different approach to this issue’s feature home.

Blue Grouse, a premier estate winery on Vancouver Island, is showing off its newly built Grouse House; a stunning interior design space that redefines laid-back elegance... and you can stay there!

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contributors ART LOVER EMILY DOBBY is an art professional with gallery and museum experience, currently managing Richard Roblin Fine Art Inc. Emily first fell in love with Victoria while completing a History in Art Master’s degree at University of Victoria.

SCULPTOR TOM DUQUETTE

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VICTORIA GIRL DANA HUTCHINGS is proud to call Victoria home.

Dana’s family has been here for five generations.

She is an awardwinning journalist and Director of Advancement and Communications at Power to Be Adventure Therapy.

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WINE EXPERT STUART BROWN is a Victoria based certified Sommelier and regarded wine expert. Stuart spends his time educating others about wine around the world, and is an instructor for the International Sommelier Guild on Vancouver Island.

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ENTERTAINER DOROTHY HAWES

CHEF DAN HAYES

grew up in a family of 12 and has been used to large gatherings since she took her first step. Dorothy is passionate about entertaining at home and is the energy behind her online blog Any Excuse For a Party.

is owner of The London Chef in Victoria. Chef Dan combines classical French training and a love of rustic Mediterranean cuisine to create outstanding dishes, memorable events and cookery lessons.

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WEST COAST BEST COAST

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HOME EXPERT & TV PERSONALITY TODD TALBOT With a stage and screen career that began at an early age, Todd Talbot currently stars in Love It or List It Vancouver, was a guest judge on Game of Homes and voiced the show Who Lives Here, both for the W Network. Todd has also starred in dozens of award-winning productions around the world, and joins atHOME magazine as a home and real estate expert columnist.

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or the love of fall! It is such a remarkable season and here, on Vancouver Island, one of the true seasonal changes we get to experience. The trees lose their leaves, days get longer and the city settles into its post-tourism normalcy. Here are a few of the things I love most about fall...

Fashion! It’s the season for new collections, designers and of course, fashion weeks happening all over the world.

The home decor industry is very much influenced by the fashion world and as this is our Fall Home Fashion issue, we have a few stylish features to share with you. I had so much fun putting together a feature on the new trend of updated commercial spaces. PS - dated lofts are out!

[Interior by Design, page 20]. Our feature home is a chic French Country/West Coast fusion home located at Blue Grouse Winery [Feature Home, page 30], And don’t miss how to style the perfect coffee table [Fashion at Home, page 40].

Staying outdoors! We don’t get the harsh weather that the rest of our country does (thankfully!) so there is no reason not to be outdoors. I am sharing my four favourite fall coffee date locations in Victoria [Editor’s Picks, page 12]. Discover the best local workout places to find your path to physical health [Fall Into Fitrness, page 48] and

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our resident entertainer Dorothy is sharing her personal on-the-deck recipes for fall [Entertaining with Dorothy, page 64].

On the local front, we spent an afternoon amongst the art at Abkhazi Garden [Gowns in the Garden, page 16], atHOME arts expert Emily Dobby is sharing the sculputral works of Tom Duquette [The Artful Home, page 28], we took an eye-opening look at what goes on behind the scenes at Diner En Blanc [Madness Behind the Magic, page 66], and our popular real estate guide is back, with articles on moving with pets and property management dilemmas [Real Estate Guide, page 53].

As always, thank you for spending time with us. I love sharing our HOME with you.

It’s good to be home,

Tracey Drake, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF editor@atHOMEmagazine.ca

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editor’s PICKS FALL COFFEE DATES Is it just me or does good coffee taste even better this time of year? Those early days of autumn - when it is cool, but not too cold to sit outside - were made for coffee and conversation with your favourite person. I considered great local ambiance, friendly service and delicious beverages to come up with my top picks for fall coffee dates.

#1 PICK: DISCOVERY COFFEE ON BLANSHARD The fourth and newest location from the little local coffee company that could, the Blanshard/Broughton cafe is bright and modern; a departure from the rustic charm of Discovery’s first two locations. Don’t let the spit and polish fool you - the coffee is still good; brewed to caffeinated perfection. Oh, and then there’s Yonni’s doughnuts. You can thank me later.

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#2 PICK: PARSONAGE CAFE IN FERNWOOD The fact that every time I go, there are people hanging around outside the front door like groupies should tell you this place is good. And it is. These guys are experts at roasting and brewing the perfect cup of craft Fernwood Coffee Company coffee. Oh and go hungry - the locally sourced, in-house prepared menu is pure fall comfort. I recommend the mac and cheese.

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#3 PICK: THE VILLAGE IN ROYAL OAK Yes, I definitely go for the delicious breakfast (love their West Coast Benny) but have you tried the Vanilla Latte? The Village makes a frothy, rich latte that is worth the drive, even if you aren’t hungry. The location is always bustling, and you often have to wait for a table but the vibe is relaxed and welcoming.

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oho or rustic chic decor never goes out of style on the West Coast, and fall 2016 is embracing this style in a very big way - you should too!

This is absolutely the season to welcome exposed brick, hand crafted wall art and rich woods into your home. To give it a designer look, mix modern and vintage-inspired, metallics and wool, saturated colours paired with softer tones, and complementary patterns.

Most especially in a rented or temporary space, these rich tones and amazing textures will make your place feel like home.

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History Comes to Life in Victoria’s Very Own

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Sooke based artist Bev Petow sculptured metal art into her life slowly, starting with graphic design, her masseuse career, becoming a nutritionist and creating projects with ceramics, macramé, painting and sewing. Combining her skill set with her creative side, Petow picked up some of her father’s metal mechanic tools and then her first welding torch at the age of 37.

With a newfound love for metal manipulation and the juxtaposition of a tough material with feminine structure, Petow’s sculptures and creations began popping up across North America, in numerous galleries and exhibits. In 2009, Petow’s best friend was diagnosed with leukemia and Petow spent her final days by her side. After her passing, Petow fell into depression until hearing her friend’s voice in her head telling her to “go to the studio”. Her very first metal gown was in tribute to her friend, with whom she has sewn dresses with.

Petow continues to pay tribute to her friend through the expression of her art. Now well-known for her metal ball gowns, her creations inspired by the Abkhazi love story are installed throughout the Abkhazi Garden until the end of September. This exhibit entitled Haute Couture showcases Petow’s exquisite, delicately created metal works and features life-size steel gowns with plasma and hand cut shapes. The collection was inspired by the story of Prince Nicholas Abkhazi and Princess Peggy Abkhazi, and the magical garden they planted more than 50 years ago.

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Inspired by Shanghai born Princess Peggy Abkhazi’s ball gowns, Petow created 4 one-of-a-kind whimsical dress sculpture installations, which will be sold after the exhibit.

Petow felt a connection to Peggy as she was inspired by her biography and they had both moved to Canada midlife. After viewing Peggy Abkhazi’s gowns in person from a box discovered by The Land Conservancy, Petow combined her fascination and artistic skill set with royal essence the

couple radiated. Contrasting against “the garden that love built” Petow handmade and welded each of these incredible creations from metal in her Sooke studio. “My process is a balance of construction and deconstruction as I focus on the forces of integration and decay that are constantly co-creating the world.”

The exhibit is a stunning example of the juxtaposition of industrial masculinity and delicate femininity - qualities that have made Bev Petow an instant success with displayed artwork across North America. This fantastical art installation was suggested and curated by Celia Duthie, who runs Salt Spring Island’s Duthie Gallery.

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in reinvented spaces BY: TRACEY DRAKE

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rbanity has become a trending phrase and living in converted factories and warehouses has become a trendy way to live in the city. However, there is a clear shift happening - away from dark, quirky lofts, towards wide-open conversion spaces that may not be huge, but have the advantages of height and light -and lots of it.

Is the shift because of the chic interior design possibilities in re-purposed commercial spaces?

Or, is it due to the spiraling cost of real estate and our need, especially in British Columbia, to learn to live large in fewer square feet? Happily, it doesn’t really matter because the elements work together in harmony – trendy space options, inner-city locale and relative affordability.

The big question then becomes: How do you fashion a home that has more vertical square footage than floor space? Or how do you define a space that has no interior walls or borders? Soaring ceilings and wide-open floor plans are a feast for the eye but can be a decorator’s nightmare – trying to find an aesthetically pleasing balance between scale and stunning décor.

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Once a shoe factory, the re-imagined hipster studio (previous page and on our cover) works magic with furniture placement. This is a relatively small space where living and sleeping quarters exist in perfect harmony because of massive windows, high ceilings, copious amounts of natural light and cool, crumbling walls - all of which were left in their original state. The nautically inspired custom chair is oversized and comfy and plays nicely with the eclectic assortment of wall art, found objects and coffee table styling. The chandelier pendant hangs from the painted steel beam above and does double duty as a focal point to draw the eye up. Boasting modern chevron wood floors and rough, exposed concrete, it is a little like living in a work of art.

Character conversions with lots of windows and exposed brick are quite common in Victoria and Vancouver. Formerly a warehouse, in this charming home (left). the single room was defined with the clever use of an over-sized sofa, floor-to-ceiling bookcases and unobtrusive window treatments in natural wood. True to West Coast sensibility, it’s a warm mix of functional pieces and artistic splurges.

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New York City certainly has their fair share of commercial conversions. This duplexed rehab in Chelsea was once a running track and basketball court for a gymnasium. A previous conversion had covered much of the building’s magnificent structural elements which Selldorf Architects uncovered and left them for all to see. To further enhance the industrial aesthetic, the architects used casement windows, blackened steel railings, and concrete floor tiles. The upper level houses the large open living spaces including great room, dining area and kitchen. A double-height atrium opens to the more private lower level that contains the master retreat, two additional bedrooms and a family room.

The interior design styling is perfectly suited to its bones. The colourful La Michetta by Meritalia modular tufted sofa and ottoman (close-up on previous page) in the lower family room works exceptionally well to visually anchor the space. The warm wood and low slung furniture in the upper lounge and dining space make the ceilings appear to soar even higher. Each piece was carefully chosen for this space, and as eclectic as the mix is, none competes with the oversized windows and all pay tribute to the original character of the building.

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few weeks ago I made a trip to Salt Spring to show my brother - who was visiting from Montreal - around the island. We stopped

by Steffich Fine Arts, one of the main art galleries in Ganges. Gallery owner Matt Steffich has curated the gallery beautifully. There is a cross section of established and emerging artists on display, including several Norval Morrisseaus as well as some intricately carved and painted wooden sculptures. I was surprised to learn that these carvings were done by a non indigenous carver named Tom Duquette.

Tom loved living in Huna during the sixties because he was the only white person in the community. The art form that he was working with was living - people were actively creating.

When I spoke to Tom, he told me how he felt that North American art is greatly under appreciated.

He wanted to study Primitivism, since ancient art forms are the foundation of Western Modern Art. A prime example of the influence of ancient forms on Modern art is the use of Tahitian folk motifs in Paul Gauguin’s paintings.

Tom encourages artists to avoid art school and instead discover their own creative language. He feels as though he has learned a lot more and come into his own as an artist by immersing himself in these communities. He learned primarily through observation and wasn’t taught in the traditional sense.

He learned to trust and rely on his artistic instincts.

Tom Duquette has dedicated his career to studying indigenous art forms around North America.

Originally from Northern Ontario, he studied classical drawing, sculpture and painting. After graduating, he travelled to several indigenous art centres on the Pacific Coast, as well as the north and southwest corners of North America to expand his understanding and knowledge of ancient art forms.

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Tom’s fondest memories are of living in the remote community of Huna Alaska in 1962. He befriended the chiefs and observed the well known carvers in action and started to teach himself how to carve. Eventually, he became recognized as the top carver in the community and his carvings were sold at some of the biggest Potlachs in Alert Bay that were attended by thousands of people.

Tom became such a highly respected carver in the community, that in October of 2001 he was bestowed the name “Ghaiaanook” by Chief Frank Baker. The name means “great carver”. This is a tremendous honour for a non-native carver.

Duquette, who is primarily self taught, works in many mediums including stone, precious metals and bronze. His favourite mediums to work with are the most challenging ones - such as jade. He enjoys working with wood and bone as well. He is also an accomplished abstract expressionist painter.

Tom is inspired by highly challenging projects and works from his studio on Saturna Island, which he considers a peaceful hideaway, conducive to creating.

His work has evolved into a distinct and highly personal blend of ancient art forms and modern principles of North American art, with jade carvings that were featured in National Geographic, Tom Duquette has been travelling, painting and carving for over forty years.

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owichan Valley wine country is a treat on any day. The area has seen such a boast in tourism, especially with the many quality wineries that are reinventing the wine industry on Vancouver Island. One of those vineyards is Blue Grouse Estate Winery, which was purchased in 2012 by wine lovers Paul and Cristina Brunner. With a vision to recreate the winery, the work at its very foundation. In May 2015, Paul Brunner, along with winemaker Bailey Williamson and the Blue Grouse team unveiled The Manor House, home to the Blue Grouse Winery and Tasting Room. It is truly a stunning piece of West Coast architecture.

Now, more than a year later, atHOME

BY: TRACEY DRAKE magazine was given an exclusive sneak peek at their newest achievement - Grouse House. Paul and Cristina Brunner live in Grouse House when they are on the island, and it is available to book for weddings and other private functions when they are away.

Just far enough way from The Manor House, the newly renovated Grouse House is a master-class in elegant restraint. It perfectly fuses authentic French Country decor with West Coast architecture. The front door, which is painted Blue Grouse Blue (a rich shade of blue from the grouse’s tail feathers), welcomes you into a home that is filled with space. Space to gather. Space to take in the nature. Space to just breathe. atHOME magazine

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THE VIEW DESIGNED THE HOME Formerly a cedar sided farmhouse, the original structure was redesigned, from a three level modest dwelling to a two level showpiece. The plan was always to create a modern home in which every room was connected to the views and had multiple outdoor areas; a structure that looked at home on the vineyard but didn’t compete with the magnificence of The Manor House.

Builder Tom Humber (Humber Custom Cabinetry) worked together with architect Joe Chauncey (Boxwood Design) and interior design team Jodi Foster and Carly Neal (Jodi Foster Interior Design+Planning).

By removing the third storey of the original home, the team was able to realize Brunner’s dream of soaring ceilings that cleverly drew the eye to the views beyond. The interior exposed beams are a subtle yet powerful historical reference to the importance of barn structures in the Cowichan Valley.

The home takes it architectural style in part from the clean lines and warm modern style of the winery, but looks and feels like a rustic farmhouse.

The interior of Grouse House was created with a deft hand – the restraint to not over design or decorate must have been difficult and the end result is brilliant.

Jodi Foster Interior Design+Planning designed and Cowichan Woodworks fabricated the built-in cabinetry throughout the home. Foster and Neal selected lighting from Rejuvenation Hardware and Restoration Hardware that beautifully complements the soaring ceilings, exposed beams and rustic French furnishings.

All of the custom window coverings were also designed by Jodi Foster Interior Design+Planning and fabricated by Design District Studio.

Grouse House features a mix of modern and antiques; some pieces that has been in the Brunner family for many years.

Canadian made furniture, iconic Montauk sofas and select pieces from Farmhouse Collections makes the design vision of laid-back elegance a stunning reality.

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CONSCIOUSLY CONNECTED Grouse House was designed with good living in mind - every room in the house physically and visually connected to the views.

The master retreat is tucked away from the main living space, offering respite and privacy. The crisp white bed linens, fluffy bath towels and cozy bathrobes all bear the Blue Grouse logo. It gives the home an exclusive feel - like a high-end European inn.

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How about waking up to views of vineyards and the wonderful Cowichan Valley every morning, without getting out of bed? This is definitely a place where the Brunner family and lucky house guests can unwind.

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SAVOUR COWICHAN, September 23 to October 3, celebrates the best in local food and wine. More info at bluegrouse.ca COME & STAY AWHILE One of the many perks of Grouse House is that the spectacular residence upstairs is only the beginning! A hidden gem is located on the walk-out garden level; a 2-bedroom guest house that is available for overnight bookings.

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The decor is decidedly rustic chic with natural wood floors, chef ’s prep island in the kitchen and a harvest dining table that seats at least eight. With two large bedrooms, each with its own luxurious

ensuite bathroom and a large, comfortable great room with fireplace, full kitchen and stellar Cowichan views, this is the perfect hideaway rental for wine lovers, wedding parties, couples retreat, or the ideal location for that long overdue girls weekend away.

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WITH DANA HUTCHINGS

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SEASONS C HANGE

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et’s start with this

- quite simply I love summer. I love when the sun sets well after 9pm and the pink fills the horizon late late late. I love warm nights where you are still in a t-shirt because in Victoria we don’t have to worry about horseflies and mosquitoes! (Yep gloating again to the rest of the country!)

Vacations are amazing. I don’t tend to leave the coast much in the summer. Who needs to? It’s awesome here. Beaches, barbecues and a huge dose of Vitamin D!

Then September rolls into our fair city. Sometimes it’s cooler and foggy but it’s still mostly summer. There is something calming and relaxing about it, but then the first chilly night hits and you are struck with the thought that the season of sun is almost over (oh the horror!)

Yes, it makes me sad, but I have always been a glass half full kind of girl, so I try and suck it up and make the best out of it. There are some things I do enjoy or at least ways I have figured out how to cope with the first signs of fall. The good things:

1) The return of routine. There is something comforting about

getting back in the swing of things and getting back on track.

Summer is fun, but it can be exhausting (so many patios, so little time!) It’s a bit of a relief when the weather cools off; when the kids go back to school.

I’ll admit it, I like structure. I like knowing my days are organized and I like pre-planning. It’s not that I’m a creature of habit and conversely, it’s not that I can’t be spontaneous, it’s just I’m better with routine.

2) Fall colours. William Cullen Bryant described it well,

““Autumn...the year’s last, loveliest smile.” The colours are vibrant and everywhere. You just have to wander through Beacon Hill Park to see them. Japanese maples on full display. Falling leaves in every hue. At Goldstream Provincial Park, it’s the circle of life - and yes, I’m singing that a-la Elton John while visualizing holding up a lion cub! The salmon run is a fall right-of-passage for all in Victoria.

3) Those sweaters! There is a coziness to the change. There is

comfort in having to slip on a warm wool sweater. The falling leaves signalling it’s okay to hibernate a little. We can’t forget about the ease of dressing in autumn. Packing away the beach towels and bathing suits and unpacking those boxes filled with our winter uniform: skinny jeans, knee high boots and sweaters!

4) Thanksgiving. Gobble gobble! Fun, family, drama. What could go wrong? At my house that means my dad starting the dinner by asking a controversial question to dinner guests. Nothing says gratitude like weighing in on the American Presidential candidates!

But seriously, if it can’t be summer on a patio, then an autumn evening with family, friends and turkey with all the trimmings is the next best thing.

5) Winter and Christmas are right around the corner.

Preparing for, and I’ll say it for all of you Game of Thrones fans, ‘Winter is coming!’ Yep, it’s true. By now you know that though, because one of your neighbours has likely put up their Christmas lights already! While my shopping has started, it isn’t everyone’s way. Don’t worry you have lots of time, even if you stall until December 24th!

Finally the best thing about Autumn? (Drumroll please!) One more hour of sleep! Yes, Spring ahead, fall back. We will need it with all that darkness in the months ahead. But it’s a good chance to relax and dream about the sounds of the first birds chirping in March, signalling that it will be time to do it all over again.

DANA HUTCHINGS is a very proud Victorian whose family has been in Victoria five generations, longer than the city has been in existence. Always a journalist, Dana recently began a new career path as Director of Advancement and Communications at Power to Be Adventure Therapy. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @DanaHutchings

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BY: JANE CROSS

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he coffee table - probably the most useful piece of home decor and the most looked at. No matter where you (or your guests) are sitting, everyone is staring at your coffee table. And yet, many use the surface to collect junk and remote controls. What a shame!

T H E 10 M I N U T E C H A L L E N G E Without shopping, swapping or spending a dime, I bet you could find 3-5 interesting items around your home in ten minutes or less; decor items that would create a lovely table vignette that matches your personal style and still works within the functionality of your home. Ready? Go! HOW TO C HOOSE TABLETOP ITEMS No rules here - choose what you love. Books, plants and flowers are always good choices, but personal collections, trinket boxes, candle holders, unique trays, and antique curiosities can bring that unexpected WOW factor!

S E V E R A L S M A L L S PAC K A P U N C H Grouping several smaller pieces together to make an interesting arrangement often works better than one large decor item. Designers swear by the threes and fives rule.

Clustering an odd number of similar items together brings symmetry and balance to the tabletop.

The goal is to style your coffee table display so that it is both functional and aesthetically pleasing – chances are good that you won’t have any professional interior designers poking around to make sure you stuck to your odd numbers.

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TA L B O T S TAKE TOFINO

Family time out on Vancouver Island’s wild coast

BY TODD TALBOT

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s a kid, I remember visiting Tofino a few times, staying in a little A-frame cabin on the beach and playing football right outside our door with my brothers. It feels like a lifetime and a world away but with my wife and two kids of my own in tow we rekindled that spirit of laid-back adventure on our recent getaway to Chesterman Beach.

Located on Vancouver Island’s wild west coast, on the edge of Clayoquote Sound, Tofino is an absolute gem of a town that can be accessed by Orca Air, float plane, or as we did, take a ride on a BC ferry and then travel the ‘Highway 4’ roller coaster route. Be prepared to hear a chorus of “Weeeeeeee!”s from the passenger seats.

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AT THE RISK OF

SOUNDING DRAMATIC

the experience on the beach is spiritual and life altering

Anyone vacationing with kids knows, adults are happy when the children are happy. The good folk at the Wickaninnish Inn are wise to that idea. After check-in, our kids were welcomed with a basket of goodies to enjoy during their stay which included sand toys, frisbees, and a storybook, amongst other things. Their favourite was a Wickanninish scavenger hunt that led us on a journey of the property that we otherwise would have missed. The kids loved building an inuksuk and spotting the eagles’ favourite perch.

The parents’ favourite was receiving complimentary babysitting during our reservation at the Point Restaurant. A meal at the Point is a no-brainer when staying at the Wick. The room is as breathtaking as the endless sandy beach right outside its 240 degree windows. The copper fireplace, centrally located, anchors the restaurant through the stormiest of weather and every seat around it has a view of the ever-changing tides.

And yes, the food was scrumptious, especially the clam chowder, but truly, my heart is in the architecture.

When we were done playing soccer, building sand castles and examining the sea life in tide pools, we took on one last delightful pastime provided by the inn - a bike ride on the beach.

Each member of the family was outfitted with an appropriately sized bike before taking to the sand. If you’ve never had a chance to race the waves on two wheels, this Wickaninnish offering, like all the others, is not to be missed.

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I have to say, growing up on the West Coast, one has a tendency to take our rugged shoreline for granted but that all changes when you stand on the stunning beaches and watch the tides come and go, bringing such dramatic and romantic views, it makes you consider why you haven’t come here more often. At the risk of sounding dramatic, the experience on the beach is spiritual and life altering. Be inspired and enjoy the view.

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COCKTAILS AT HOME BY: STEVE DRAKE

WHAT IS A COCKTAIL ANYWAYS? A cocktail is any beverage that contains three or more ingredients, if at least one of those ingredients is alcohol.

Traditionally cocktails are a mixture of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters.

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hows like Mad Men have sparked a renewed interest in the classic cocktails. As an avid craft beer fan it was only a matter of time before the craft cocktail bug bit me. The Gin Fizz, the Cosmopolitan, the Whiskey Sour - what was it that made these drinks so enduringly popular, then and now. Thus began my journey to learn about great cocktails of the past and how they are being reinvented today. I start this journey wanting to learn about the spirits that form the base for classic cocktails.

Up first is a visit to Victoria Distilleries for a tour and tasting.

As luck would have it, a new batch of gin was being prepared

so we were able to get a good look at the process. Phil Lecours, the Victoria Gin distiller, started the tour with a close-up look at their beautiful German still. He explained the distilling steps in detail and went on to list the most interesting mix of ingredients, juniper being the most dominant. This mix of botanicals, spirit and water sits overnight to completely infuse the flavours, giving us a stellar Victoria Gin. We finished the tour in the bottling and packing section of the plant. It was easy to see the care that goes in to making these small batch production runs.

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One of today’s most popular spirits, Gin dates back to the early 17th Century. Although first production was confirmed in Holland, there are also claims that it was being distilled in Italy. The Dutch were using it for medicinal purposes, with Gin being sold by chemists to treat stomach ailments, gout and gallstones.

Because of its unpleasant taste, the Dutch began flavouring it with juniper berry, which had its own medicinal properties.

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Let’s get to the cocktail…

The gin and tonic, fondly referred to as G+T, is known as a BUILT cocktail, meaning the cocktail is built or assembled in the glass.

TOUR • TASTE • LOUNGE

Nothing could be more classic than the Gin and Tonic: a glass filled with ice, a few ounces of gin that is topped off with tonic water. What seems like a simple cocktail can in fact be quite complex and an interesting cocktail with the addition of a few simple ingredients. I give you the Spanish Style Gin and Tonic.

Spanish Style Gin and Tonic FILL glass with ice. In Spain, gin and tonic cocktails are served in a wine glass!

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1 ½ oz. Victoria Gin cucumber, sliced into long, thin ribbons orange peel lemon peel 3-4 oz. quality tonic water dried juniper berries ice cubes

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PLACE one or more cucumber ribbons between against the glass.

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FALL INTO

FITNESS As seasons and routines change, this does not mean your fitness goals should come to a halt. Living in Victoria we are exposed to copious amounts of walking paths, running routes, nature hikes and biking trails right at our city’s doorstep. With our urban oasis having the mildest climate in Canada, we are blessed to have the option to partake in fitness outdoors with our surrounding ocean views and mountainous wilderness or slip on our indoor sneakers and join some of the our favourite classes: CLASS STYLE FITNESS

BDHQ: Owner Michele Shorter opened a space on Johnson Street in February 2008 where she brought the outdoors inside. No equipment, no machines. Green turf floors fill the open space full of kettlebells, monkey bars, battling ropes, TRX and tires. The first space of it’s kind in Victoria. The difference between a regular gym and BDHQ, besides the appearance, is that you don’t workout on your own. Either in one of their innovative classes, or in a personal or small group training session, they can ensure that every time you leave, you have just had the best workout possible.

VICTORIA BOOTCAMP: Baby bootcamp, Saturday bootcamp, morning and evening bootcamp are just some of the classes available from Victoria Bootcmap. They also offer Corporate, Group and Bridal bootcamps. Owner, Sue Prichard is first and foremost a BCRPA Personal trainer and besides the great class options she offers a wide assortment of health and fitness services for individuals such as: personal training, sport specific training, weight loss for Postpartum moms, nutrition counseling, post injury rehabilitation and more which can all be done in a variety of locations including in home.

BPM INDOOR CYCLING: Recently opened here in Victoria, providing spin classes to achieve fitness and health goals in a comfortable environment. Cycling is a great low impact cardio perfect for all abilities. The state of the art spin studio space is located on historic Johnson Street and features cutting-edge Keiser M3i spin bikes. Owners Sally and Keelan state that is not just a studio, it’s a community. “To the beat we live, to the beat we ride!”

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THE PERFECT SEASON TO FALL BACK INTO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CRAG X CLIMBING CENTRE: Taking the culture of climbing indoors, Crag X is located in the heart of downtown Victoria with a spacious climb zone and knowledgeable staff. This is a great alternative to outdoor climbing as when the weather changes, climbing may become slippery. Crag X offers a beginner course to get started where instructors will help teach all the skills necessary to start climbing on your own. If you feel more committed to fitness in groups, Crag X can house parties as large as 40 climbers at once, so grab your colleagues and get climbing!

CROSSFIT STATIS: Crossfit delivers an entirely different workout experience because it is broad, general and inclusive. The workouts and routines are constantly changing, which means that you and your body are constantly being challenged and physically prepared for whatever life may throw at you. This means you no longer will be bored with a standard gym workout and your body develops a core and universal level of fitness.

FITNESS ON YOUR OWN Being the cyclist capital of Canada, Victoria offers numerous bike routes for local residents and tourists to experience. Luckily for Victoria residents, we have the luxury of biking almost any where in the central city within 30 minutes, which makes it the perfect cardio boost before and after work. You can also opt for a scenic

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biking trip on the island. Our favourite? The Galloping Goose

which connects downtown Victoria with the Sooke Potholes, a 60 km trail.

We are also surrounded by stunning mountain ranges and parks with fantastic hiking trails including Mount Finlayson, Goldstream Trestle, Coast Trail in East Sooke Park, Lone Tree Hill

in the Highlands, Mount Doug and many more. What better way to workout than to enjoy majestic waterfalls, massive trees and

Mother Nature along the way? Our city offers hikes rated from

easy, intermediate or difficult. Our favourite hike in the city? Mt. Work, the fresh crisp island air and venture point at the summit of a sea of luscious trees.

Another way to get into a fitness routine for fall is to call a friend and walk around our city. Aside from the many inner harbour hot

spots, Elk and Beaver Lakes offer a 10km loop with scenic lake

views and lush green forest. There are dozens of trails around

Victoria that seem to all take you to or along a lake or ocean view, an effortless way to see Victoria.

Our favourite walk? Dallas Road. You can walk from Gonzales Beach down beach drive onto Dallas and continue past Clover

Point to Ogden Point, stopping in at Breakwater CafÊ & Bistro – the perfect end destination to have a bite to eat and a cold beverage.

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THE PERFECT ILLUMINATION FOR EVERY ROOM IN YOUR HOME how much wattage do I really need?

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Multiply the dimensions of your room to find total square footage. For example, a room that is 12 feet by 16 feet is 192 square feet (12x16).

Multiply the square footage by 1.5 to find the total illumination (or bulb wattage) required. For a space that is 192 square feet, you would require 288 watts (192x1.5).

For task lighting - a desk or kitchen island for example - multiply the square footage of the work surface by 2.5.

LED measurements: Many homes today now have LED lighting, which use lumens instead of watts. As a quick guide, remember that one 60 watt bulb is the equivalent of about 900 lumens, and one 100-watt bulb is approximately 1,600 lumens.

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MANAGEMENT

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THE ROLE OF A PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER | SO MUCH MORE THAN RENT COLLECTION BY: CLAIRE FLEWELLING-WYATT

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roperty management has changed drastically over the past ten years and continues to evolve as many Canadians opt out of home ownership and instead rent their primary residence.

Much of the general public believes that property management is the requirement to collect rent, take care of minor maintenance and oversee the rental property as a whole, but the reality is the role of a property manager is much more complex.

The number one requirement that many people are not aware of is, in order to work as a property manager in British Columbia, you must be licensed through the BC Real Estate Association. The course is available through The Sauder School of Business and the applicant, once licensed, must complete ongoing education. All licences must belong to a Brokerage and must work under the guidance of a Managing Broker. Anyone providing services third party to the public, who is not licensed, is in contravention and could face legal implications.

Another myth that many of the public believe is that if they sell their property, the tenant must move out. This is a dangerous misconception. All tenancy agreements, whether month-to-month or fixed term, belong to the land, not the owner of the property. It is very important to understand the implications of selling a tenanted property and the responsibility and duty of care the owner owes to the tenant.

Tenants are not allowed to make any alterations to the property... right? Actually that is not true, tenants can make alterations to the property provided that they seek permission in advance from the landlord in writing. Should a tenant make an alteration without permission, the Landlord can request

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that the property be returned to its original condition at time of move-out, or they can keep the alteration, but are under no obligation to compensate the tenant for the improvement.

One of the most common questions we deal with is with respect to evictions. The process has improved over the past 10 years with the introduction of the 10-day eviction notice and direct request, but the actual process is still very onerous and can be expensive. Should a landlord have to go through the eviction process, and are successful at obtaining the Order of Possession from the Residential Tenancy branch, this still may not be enough to get the tenant on his way.

If the tenant refuses to vacate, there are particular steps that must be taken in order to enforce the order.

The first step is to make arrangements with the Court Bailiff. The second step is to file at the court house for a writ of possession. This is necessary as by law, the Residential Tenancy Branch can issue the order, but unfortunately they lack the powers to enforce it. Once the order has been filed, the Writ obtained and the arrangements made with the Court Bailiff, the tenants along with their property can be physically removed.

As you can see there are many facets to managing a property and many things to consider. If you are thinking of renting your home, talk to a professional first and get a good understanding of the market and the process.

Even if you decide not to hire a professional manager, consider getting a membership with Landlord BC, they too are available to help Landlords navigate through the complicated system of the Residential Tenancy Act.

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On 5.70 acres of oceanfront property draped along 1200 ft of frontage with rocky outcroppings and pocket beaches, is this unique West Coast home.

Overlooking a partially secluded cove, the home has a cozy, rustic appeal on 3 levels of living space. There is a 2 bedroom furnished cottage on the property.

For the outdoor enthusiasts looking for a tranquil natural setting, this is a dream location. Bordering the Galloping Goose Trail, 30 minutes to Victoria and located in the Sooke Basin, there is great opportunity for an Eco-tourism retreat or B & B. Several excellent building sites to choose from.

2 level OCEAN VIEW AT SOOKEPOINT

$1,400,000

With over 4,200 square feet of open concept living, beautiful custom interiors and unparalleled views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympics, this immaculate private home is the perfect balance of design and nature.

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Imagine living on the vibrant edge of nature with surging surf and romantic sunsets This plan can be either 2 or 3 bedrooms.Offering a “lock & go” luxury lifestyle and you have the option to rent when you are not home. It comes fully furnished and equipped! Just bring your suitcase! Price exclusive of GST.

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REAL ESTATE

REALITIES

BY: RASHIDA MALIK

Relocating can be stressful for you, your family and your pets. Drastic changes in the environment can be shocking to an animal’s system, so be prepared by educating yourself about transporting and settling your pet during a move.

For moves via vehicle (car, truck or recreational vehicle), make sure your pets have a secure crate or carrier for the duration of the move.

Always have well-ventilated carriers and never transport them in an open truck or moving van. Prior moving day, expose your pet to the carrier or crate by leaving it in a common area of the house and encouraging them to incorporate the carrier into their life. Leave a water dish, food, blanket or favourite toy inside, and they will soon recognize the carrier as a safe place and gain familiarity.

If you are staying overnight along the way, choose pet friendly hotels that offer outdoor space for your pet to play and have a little fun.

Prepare a travel kit with enough food for the move, a toy, familiar piece of human clothing and grooming tools. It is important that you create a quiet atmosphere to minimize stress and anxiety.

MOVING WITH YOUR PET Take your pets in your car whenever possible so they are familiar and feel safe. It is also a good idea to have your new home prepared to welcome your furry family member by having familiar items, people and scents on hand when your pet is introduced to the new home.

Let your pet’s behaviour be your guide and stay calm as they adjust accordingly.

The most important goal with any move is to get the whole family settled, happily and quickly, into your new home. With more than twenty years in the real estate industry, I’d love to share my relocation expertise with you, and help you find the perfect “forever” home for you and your pets.

Overseas moves can be stressful and expensive. Check the rules regarding bringing an animal into another country (visit petrelocation. com) as rules vary depending on your country of origin. Know what pre-clearance veterinarian tests or shots will be required.

Every airline has different regulations regarding transporting pets.

Contact your airline prior to your move to ensure a safe, uneventful flight for you and your pet.

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THE WINE LIST BY: STUART BROWN

FOR THE LOVE OF FALL

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oes your choice in wine change with the time of year?

Do you prefer lighter, crisp and mineral styles in the

summer and bigger and beefier styles in the winter?

And if you do change your preferences of wines with each flip of the calendar, do you change to the same

wines each year, or do you explore new regions and producers?

Of course, your answer is going to be as personal and unique as your passport picture. Our choices are our own, and how we

choose is our business. For me, I definitely see trends in styles of

wines that I purchase and drink during different times of the year.

Winter in Victoria, though not as cold as most places in Canada,

can be darker and rainier than in the other seasons. The produce available tends to be more along the lines of root vegetables

and mushrooms, and the meals I cook are more in the realm of

braised meats, vegetables and soups. As a result of the produce

available and my cooking, I tend to pair wines that are more full bodied and weighty.

As spring turns to summer, I have a powerful thirst for fresher,

lighter wines and it is also reflective in the fresher, lighter styles

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of produce available at that time. Of course these are not hard rules and, even if they were, all hard rules are made to be broken; especially within the world of food and wine.

And as the fall season comes, some of us stay in summer mode for a little bit longer, hoping to prolong the sunnier and warmer season with weekend barbecues that are held in the cold and dark of 7pm. We start barbecuing marinated root vegetables and serving it with a choice of cold whites, roses and reds – cold because that’s the temperature in the air and not because they came from the fridge. It seems sometime in October is when I just give up and realize it is time for stock pots and Dutch ovens to replace my outdoor cooking apparatus. Of course, I never stop pairing with whites and roses, they just get a little more intense and serious, but I do start pondering the red wines I can find in both my local liquor store and my humble cellar.

My personal favourite for this time of year is Pinot Noir.

Expressions of dried leaves and “sous bois” are a few notes that Pinot Noir exhibits that stir my fall culinary soul. Beef bourguignon and red burgundy (pinot noir) will warm you up on any cold, autumn evening. It’s time to embrace seasonal change.

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Don’t Close The Door On Fall...Just Yet “I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house.

So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air.”

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t’s always hard to bid summer goodbye and make the transition to fall but don’t forget that here on the West Coast, September and October can often bring us glorious days too! So before you pack up the patio furniture and nestle indoors, think about fall entertaining options that are both easy and fun.

Warm, sunny days aren’t unusual in this season, so take advantage of them when they arrive. While it may not be as warm as during the summer months, there are plenty of ways to keep outdoor entertaining cozy and enjoyable. Consider the following checklist to help facilitate successful outdoor entertaining in the fall.

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Outdoor fire pit Propane fire Outdoor heaters Cozy blankets Extra sweaters or jackets for your guests Hurricane lamps or propane lanterns Mini lights – definitely for ambiance!

MY FAVOURITE FALL THINGS If you are planning on evening gatherings, just make sure to have your outdoor heaters or fire pit ready to keep guests warm. Keep your menu simple; hot dogs, chili, warm soups and fresh bread are great options for easy outdoor entertaining.

And don’t fuss over dessert! No one will object to the traditional Smores, especially if you have a fire going (a barbecue works well too). And since fall is traditionally apple season, here’s a fabulous treat for kids and adults alike. Slice up some apples and serve them to your guests with this amazing Caramel Dip:

Caramel Dip

1 – 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese (room temperature) 1 – 12 oz. container of Cool Whip (slightly thawed) 1 jar caramel sauce (16-20 oz.) *I use Bernard Callebaut Karamel Sauce 1 ½ cups Skor bits ½ cup grated dark chocolate Apples – sliced

Mix together cream cheese and Cool Whip until blended. Spread the mixture evenly in a glass 9 x 13 dish (or any dish of choice).

Pour the caramel sauce over the cream cheese mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle the Skor bits over the caramel sauce and top with grated chocolate.

Refrigerate until ready to serve. Slice up apples to dip in this amazing sauce. Enjoy!

I adore coffee parties and fall seems the perfect season to gather friends in your backyard or on the deck to sip on a steaming latte or cappuccino. There are so many wonderful fruits still available in fall and this translates into tasty baking opportunities: apple pies, peach crumble, blueberry scones, blackberry muffins, etc. One of my all-time favourites is this plum tart, a scrumptious treat served warm or cold.

Plum Tart Filling: 2 cups (500 ml) pitted halved prune plums (about 1 lb.)

1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup whipping cream 2 eggs yolks 1 tsp. vanilla ¼ tsp. cinnamon

Plum Tart Base: 1 ¼ cups flour ½ cup butter 4 tsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. sugar

Mix the dry ingredients for the tart base together in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture clumps together. Press evenly into a 9-inch tart pan making sure to create a ½-3/4 inch border at the edges.

Arrange plums, cut side up and slightly overlapping, in circular pattern over pastry.

Sprinkle with all but 1 tbsp of the sugar.

Bake tart in centre of a 400°F (200°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until plums are softened.

Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk together cream, egg yolks, vanilla, cinnamon and remaining sugar; pour over fruit. Bake for another 2530 minutes until set.

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MADNESS behind the MAGIC Dîner en Blanc Victoria 2016 On Thursday June 23, 2016, seventeen hundred enthusiastic diners dressed entirely in radiant white, gathered at pre-determined rendezvous locations for Victoria’s fourth annual Dîner en Blanc.

With white chairs, tables, napkins and picnic baskets at the ready, attendees waited anxiously for the reveal of another spectacular and iconic secret location in our incredible city. Now that the city is familiar with the event, and appreciate the uniqueness of DEB and the magical essence of the evening, I wanted to show readers the other side of Dîner en Blanc – the madness behind the magic.

In collaboration with Tyson Villeneuve of The Social Concierge, Aidan Henry, founder of Victoria based Brink Events, brought Dîner en Blanc to Victoria four years ago with a vision of raising the calibre of events in this city. Creating an enchanting evening of bubbles, sparklers and smiles with effortless ease involves months of planning for Henry and his small team. There is more than meets the eye when it comes to putting together a large-scale, highly secretive event; there is simply no room for hiccups. When seventeen hundred people converge into one space within a thirtyminute time frame, every detail must be planned to perfection.

Henry works alongside the City of Victoria to gain permits for the event, as it must be a large location that reflects the beauty of our city while hosting a massive, eager sea of guests. This year, Dîner en Blanc was hosted in Victoria’s harbour in front of the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Hotel and Spa. The first thirty minutes of Dîner en Blanc are critical. Aidan Henry tells us why. “It all has to effortlessly come together as nothing can bottleneck. A smooth ingress is hugely important, especially from the guest’s perspective. As for music, food, décor and itinerary –it all has to feel cohesive with nothing out of place. We have to ensure the tone is set.”

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One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.

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When it comes to Henry and his expertise for organizing events like Dîner en Blanc Victoria, his passion is infectious and immediately apparent. “The reason I enjoy event design so much is that when we look back in life, we don’t remember the day-to-day or weekto-week. We remember special moments and many of these come from special events. My job is to create these memories and experiences.”

For guests, the priority is finding the perfect outfit, the hunt for white chairs and tables and testing how you will be carrying your supplies efficiently to the secret location. For event staff and volunteers it’s preparation. Everything comes down to the details.

With a secured venue and fifty pairs of helping hands, the key for effortless set-up is a structured plan starting three to four months prior to the event. One of the most important tasks is creating cohesiveness and consistency in all elements of the event.

Eight hours prior to the arrival of guests – the Dîner en Blanc team begins setup.

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For 2016, giant white balloons were inflated, light-up signs installed (LOVE was my favourite!), event hashtags were playfully chalked into the walkways, musicians tested their instruments, and signs designating group leader names were posted for quick table assignment. As for beverages, an astonishing 800 bottles of wine are uncrated, and once again Evian providing water in signature designed keepsake bottles. As for food, whom better to partner with Dîner en Blanc for delectable bites than Victoria’s popular The London Chef. A true dynamic duo – Chef Dan Hayes and wife, Micayla Hayes spend three months in advance planning culinary perfection that coincides with the palette and atmosphere of the event. 400 hundred meals (1,200 boxes) were prepared fresh for guests who chose to purchase a meal, instead of bring their own picnic dinner. In addition, The London Chef provided delicious canapés and dessert for the atHOME Victoria Media Lounge.

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atHOME Victoria, and our sister publication, NICHE magazine have been enthusiastic Dîner en Blanc sponsors since the first year. This year was particularly fun, as our team took on the task of sponsoring and designing a very chic media lounge. It was decorated and furnished entirely in white monochromatic with expert design help from Josee Lalonde and Murray Cuff, owners of The Housse. Adding to the ambiance, modern décor, glowing tree lamps, white floral displays and white goldfish in clear vases were installed. In addition to The Housse, the media lounge was sponsored by The London Chef and Royal Lepage realtor, atHOME Victoria columnist and real estate expert Rashida Malik.

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After the rush and ramble of preparation, crowds of white were visible in the distance, as guests begin to appear upon the wellkept secret location. Within thirty minutes of arrival, the twirling wave of white napkins commenced the spectacular evening of bubbles and dining in high spirits.

Behind the scenes, Aidan Henry and his team, all the event volunteers and even the atHOME team celebrated – for once every one is seated, the madness is no more – making way for an evening of unforgettable magic.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR NEXT YEAR: Dîner en Blanc usually occurs on the last Thursday of June each year. The event happens in stages: Phase 1: Date is released, sparking interest in the upcoming event and giving potential attendees time to plan for this chic occasion.

Phase 2: Invitations are emailed to previous Dîner en Blanc attendees. A quick response to the invite is always recommended to secure a spot and have first choice of table and group leaders.

Phase 3: Invitations go out to new attendees who are sponsored by a registered guest. You can also register on the Dîner en Blanc website to get your name on the invite list: victoria.dinerenblanc.info/register Phase 4: Guests arrive at rendezvous locations and go to the secret destination en masse.

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West Coast Best Coast is a new culinary adventure that I love taking people on! It is part boat trip, part cooking class, part eating adventure. This exclusive six-hour session starts with brunch & mimosas aboard the luxurious Springtide. With spectacular views all around we drop crab traps, make fresh salmon ceviche, and I teach guests about sustainable seafood.

Once back on dry land in The London Chef cooking school, guests enjoy local antipasti and Blue Grouse wines and then we all get to work - rolling up our collective sleeves and cooking Shellfish Provencale.

The best part? After all the hard work, the group sits down at our European long table and enjoy a meal together. Hopefully you will have a chance to join me for one of these outing,s but in the meantime, here are the recipes to try at home.

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FRESH SALMON CEVICHE INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound of very fresh local salmon • 1/4 each of red, green and yellow peppers, diced • 2 roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced • 2 tbsp good quality Tequila • pinch of crushed dry chilli • 1/2 fresh jalapeño, sliced • 1/4 cucumber, seeded and diced • 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves and some stalk • 8 mint leaves • 1/4 red onion, sliced and rinsed in cold water • juice from 1 lemon • juice from 2 limes • 1 tsp toasted and ground cumin • 1 tbsp canola oil • pinch of salt • pinch of salt • pinch of sugar METHOD: • Cut fish into 1/2 inch dice and ensure there are no remaining bones in the fish (using your fingertips).

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• Season with salt.

• Add tomato puree and wine. Reduce liquid for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.

• Add shellfish, stir and cover with lid. Steam until mussels and clams are open, discarding any unopened ones.

• Finish with orange zest. Serve with a glass of cold wine and lots of bread.

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1 Dungerness crab, broken down to cook 1 handful fresh mussels 1 handful fresh clams 3 tbsp crushed tomatoes 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 onion, minced zest from 1/2 orange big splash white wine 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp fennel seeds salt, pepper, chili flakes, to taste

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