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A FRESH DIRECTION It finally feels like spring is here, and we could not be happier to celebrate its arrival with this new issue of
The Home Collection. The Home Collection has always been about presenting beautiful homes in Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga. Our new goal with this publication is to highlight everything that is vibrant about these communities. We are fortunate enough to be involved with three great cities, and showLauren Lowe Publisher
casing the inspiring individuals and unique organizations in these areas is something we look forward to doing.
We will be looking for great stories to feature in The Home Collection. Stories of charitable support, motivational histories or upcoming community events — we want to include them all. Please reach out to us if you have something you would like to share or contribute. We are truly excited to grow and strengthen this community brand in the upcoming issues of The Home Collection. Sincerely,
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CHENEY WINDOW DOOR SPECIALISTS 30 Years Of Excellent Service By Nneka Onwualu | Edited by Erica Nelson
When it comes to home renovations, the one thing that
of the ‘do-it-yourself’ concept where specialty skills and
homeowners need to remember is that quality should always
expertise were downplayed by the big-box effect, consumers
come first. When people approach Tom Cheney of Cheney
were focused only on getting inexpensive products with
Window & Door Specialists to upgrade the windows and doors
questionable quality. As a result, homeowners were needing
in their home, he stresses this point from the beginning of the
to replace products way sooner than they should have.”
process to the end. With over 30 years of experience in his industry and an impressive portfolio of completed projects,
On average, windows and doors should last between 35 and
it is safe to say Cheney knows what he is talking about.
40 years, but will only do so if customers remember to choose quality over price. There are several factors that could force
Cheney has been providing his clients with the highest quality
homeowners to replace windows and doors much earlier
of work since he started his business in 1987. Recently, however,
than expected.
with the price-conscious, mass-consumerism mentality of today’s shopper, he is seeing quality placed at the end of the priority list. The window and door industry has seen some impressive advancements in design and technology over the years, but with the advent of discount suppliers and large-scale construction, these attributes are easily forgotten. Cheney knows that letting price dictate a homeowner’s decisions can have detrimental effects on the home and the housing market as a whole. “After the residential building boom of the late ‘80s and late ‘90s, we were having to replace windows that should have lasted 30 or 40 years,” Cheney explains. “With the proliferation
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CHENEY AND HIS TEAM LOVE TO COLLABORATE WITH THEIR CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS. “From hardware or glass failure to poor installation and
contemporary.Cheney’s business is separated into two areas:
condensation issues, these can all mean you need new windows
custom new home projects and replacement window and
and doors. Quality of product means longevity. The foundation
door projects. For both types of projects, Cheney and his
of our business is built on this principle. It’s why the starting
team love to collaborate with their clients throughout
point of our projects is at the mid to high-end. We only offer
the process.
products that are going to last and that, of course, look beautiful,” Cheney says.
“Our wide array of high-quality product offerings that meet different pricing needs without compromising on quality allows
Cheney works with names including Andersen Windows
us to spend time looking at the architectural design of the home
& Doors, E-Series Eagle, AW Architectural Collection, Euro
and helping clients to make the most informed decisions.”
Vinyl Windows & Doors Inc., and Master Tech Door Systems. He wants to ensure he only partners with brands that have
High-quality products and services that meet different price
the same standards in quality and design as his own brand.
points, backed by service and installation that is second to
And while Cheney Window & Door Specialists knows that
none is what you can expect from Tom Cheney and his team.
quality is important, they know how to not let it slip while
These qualities are what make Cheney Window & Door
ensuring budgets are met, and designs are modern and
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W
ith Mother’s Day around the corner, it is time to start planning how to say thank you to
one of the most important people in your life, your mom. Mothers spend their lives nurturing, supporting and protecting those they love, and May 10th is a day to celebrate all that these women do. If you’re looking for somewhere memorable to take your mother for her special day, consider The Glen Erin Inn, Glen Abbey Golf Club, Oliver & Bonacini, Spencer’s at the Waterfront or The Ancaster Mill. Each of these restaurants has planned unique
TREAT
MOM THIS MOTHER’S DAY Your Guide to the Finest Mother’s Day Brunches By Erica Nelson
events for the day that will help show your mom just how important she is.
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1. THE GLEN ERIN INN The Glen Erin Inn in Mississauga is a rustic setting that delivers modern day spa amenities while preserving old world charm. This venue is surrounded by two acres of estate grounds that take guests away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The building boasts the property’s original design features, including stone fireplaces, exposed ceiling beams and original 1940s stained glass.
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For Mother’s Day, The Glen Erin Inn has designed a custom brunch buffet menu. Families can enjoy a long list of freshly-made cuisine options, including handmade carrot and ginger soup, artisan smoked meats and oven-roasted trout with mango salad. The finishing touches on this menu are freshly baked pastries, apple crisp and seasonal fruit. Date: Sunday May 10th Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price for Adults: $49.95 Price for Children: $24.95 Address: 1695 The Collegeway,
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 3S7
Telephone: (905) 828-6103 Reservations are required for this event. If you would like more information, please visit www.glenerininn.com
Photo: Kevan Ashworth
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2. GLEN ABBEY GOLF CLUB
Date: Saturday May 9th
and Sunday May 10th
Eighteen Restaurant at Glen Abbey Golf
Saturday Time: 11 a.m.
Club in Oakville is a sophisticated bar
Sunday Time: 10:30 a.m.
and lounge with a reputation for
Price for Adults: $45.95
great food, fine wine and a relaxing
Price for Children: $20.95
ambience. The venue features large
Price for Seniors: $38.95
windows with breathtaking views of
Address: 1333 Dorval Drive,
the course’s 18th green.
Oakville, Ontario L6M 4G2
Telephone: (905) 844-1800 Glen Abbey Golf Club is well-known
Reservations are required, please call
for their Mother’s Day brunch specials.
or visit www.glenabbey.clublink.ca
This year’s menu includes artisan
for more information.
breads and spreads, a gourmet salad bar, a fresh seafood station and a made-to-order omelet bar. The decadent dessert menu offers pastries, tarts, cakes and more to satisfy the entire
3. OLIVER & BONACINI OAKVILLE Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants are the
family’s sweet tooth.
creation of culinary duo Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini. The two have grown their business to become one of Canada’s leading fine-dining restaurant companies. Oliver & Bonacini Oakville offers a family friendly, yet upscale fine-dining experience. This eatery creates an expansive selection of North American inspired dishes complimented by a well-chosen wine
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list and extraordinary dessert menu. Oliver & Bonacini Oakville will be providing a specialty menu to help celebrate Mother’s Day. Items will include THE HOME COLLECTION
The decor combines rustic charm with modern luxury. The team specializes in
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what they call earth-to-table cuisine. They source local and seasonal ingredients from nearby vendors to create fresh and savoury menu items. For Mother’s Day, The Ancaster Mill
fine herb-roasted chicken, a warm
to-order crepes and Belgian waffles.
has created a custom menu that includes
asparagus and smoked salmon salad
Guests can enjoy fruit juices, tea and
a variety of breakfast and lunch items,
and a slow-roasted beef tenderloin eggs
coffee, as well as mimosas or Caesars
fresh juice, tea and coffee, as well as
benedict. All featured items from their
made fresh after 11 a.m.
mimosas and Caesars after 11 a.m.
regular Sunday brunch menu will also be available.
Delectable items such as Alaskan king Date: Sunday May 10th
crab legs, roasted sirloin beef and artisan
Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
cheeses are included in the menu. Every
Date: Sunday May 10th
Price For Adults: $59
year, the chefs at The Ancaster Mill add in
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Price for Children: $27
a few surprise treats just for Mother’s Day,
Price for Adults: dependent on meal
Address: 1340 Lakeshore Road,
and every mother walks away with
Price for Children: $12.95
a special gift.
Address: 240 Leighland Ave.,
Telephone: (905) 633-7494
Reservations are required, and filling up
Date: Sunday May 10th
Telephone: (289) 291-0265
quick! For more information or to book a
Brunch: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Reservations for Mother’s Day are not
table at Spencer’s at the Waterfront please
Dinner: 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
required, but recommended. For more
visit www.spencers.ca
Price for Adults: $63
Oakville, Ontario L6H 3H6
Burlington, Ontario L7S 1B1
information please call (289) 291-0265
Price for Children: $29
or visit www.oliverbonacini.com
Address: 548 Old Dundas Road,
4. SPENCER’S AT THE WATERFRONT
5. THE ANCASTER MILL
Ancaster, Ontario L9G 3J4
Telephone: (905) 648-1828
The Ancaster Mill was built over a
Reservations are required. For more
waterfall-fed creek that helps create
information, or to book a reservation please
a picturesque atmosphere for any meal.
visit www.ancastermill.ca
At Spencer’s at the Waterfront, the team is committed to providing their clientele with the freshest seasonal produce they can get their hands on. The venue stays very local and focuses on food that highlights simple and clean flavours with an atmosphere inside that promotes tranquillity. The Mother’s Day brunch offered at Spencer’s will include breakfast and lunch items including fresh seafood and made-
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CREATING BEAUTIFUL SPACES For Over 50 Years By Erica Nelson
W
ith spring here and summer just around the corner, now may be the perfect time to
rejuvenate your home. Whether you are looking to update a few things in a space or do a complete renovation, the experts at Oakville Kitchen and Bath Centre can take your vision to reality. This is a company that has stood the test of time and has only grown stronger over the years. “Our longevity is what really separates us from other companies. We are probably one of the oldest companies that does what we do in the Oakville area,� explains Robin Garvey, owner and lead designer at Oakville Kitchen and Bath Centre.
By 1994, The Previous Owner Was Ready To Move On To Something New, And Garvey Knew That
THIS WAS HER OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE MORE CONTROL. Toronto, Ontario and had previously
more control. By the end of that same
Oakville Kitchen and Bath Centre started
worked for interior design firms
year, she purchased the business.
in 1962. It was a successful interior
specializing in hospitality design.
While the majority of their clients are based in Oakville, the design company
renovation and design company for several years before Garvey came on
By 1994, the previous owner was ready to
now works with homeowners in the
as a designer in 1989. She had studied
move on to something new, and Garvey
Greater Toronto Area, Halton and
interior design at Ryerson University in
knew that this was her opportunity to take
Muskoka areas.
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As a design expert, Garvey prides herself on keeping Oakville Kitchen and Bath Centre on the cusp of every new trend in interior design. For 2015, she has already observed and compiled a long list of what to expect in kitchen and bathroom designs. For kitchens, the industry will see a shift towards more modern, lean and understated designs. These will feature warmer metals like copper, brass and gold. Garvey also predicts that “black will be one of the more popular colours in kitchens this year due to the fact that it is neutral and looks smart.” Having said that, she does see white kitchen
with frameless glass enclosures and
appliances making a come back and
steam shower heads. Freestanding
people moving away from the popular
bathtubs are popular as a strong design
chrome pieces we’ve been seeing for
accent because they provide clients
and transparency. We want to ensure
so long. Patterned backsplashes will be
the opportunity to add some personality
that our clients are never wondering
used more and more to give homeowners
to the space. Radiant heated floors
‘what is going to happen next’ during
added texture to the space, as well as the
are becoming more desirable and
a project. Our team is on site daily to
use of quartz and natural stones that add
more affordable in recent years.
answer any questions they could have.
elegance to a modern design.
Garvey believes that the industry is
It gives them a sense of security about
going to see more suspended vanities,
what takes place in their own home,”
For bath spaces, consumers are
as well as rectangular-shaped sinks
Garvey explains.
moving towards spa-like designs.
and says “chrome fixtures are still
This will include larger walk-in showers
popular this year because they add
Kitchens and bathrooms are two
sparkle to the space.”
spaces that are used most frequently
The Team At Oakville Kitchen and Bath Centre Understands the
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inside a home, and the team at Oakville While remaining cutting edge in their
Kitchen and Bath Centre understands
designs is important, Garvey knows that
the importance of making these spaces
the work her company produces will
relaxing and functional. Whether you
always speak the loudest.
are looking for a complete renovation from top to bottom or a few small
“The bulk of our business comes through
changes to update an already great
referrals from previous clients and I think
space, Garvey and her team can
that stems from our integrity, the way we
help you achieve your vision.
do business and the products and services we provide. The key to any
For more information please visit:
relationship is constant communication
www.oakvillekitchencentre.com
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