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DEPARTMENTS 12 View 14 RSVP Our readers have their say 17 Style Files A cool collab from Jackie Kai Ellis and Flax Sleep, hot takes and a new collection from designer Christiane Lemieux, and more 26 More or Less Modern rustic pieces for the dining room 28 Finds Accents for entertaining, plus fab lighting, furniture and fabrics 30 Home Library Design books to give and get for the holiday season 32 The Lakehouse: Chapter 2 Lynda Reeves on winterizing her summer home 34 Colour Spotlight Eggplant 36 Artist File Canadian portrait artists 38 Garden News Everything you need for your Christmas Tree 42 Kitchen of the Month An English-style kitchen designed by Sam Sacks 46 Personal Style Nancy Lockhart’s charming home in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. 110 Food News Great gifts for the kitchen, a beloved cookie recipe and a new cookbook 118 Shopping List Our suppliers 119 Source Guide Where to find it 126 Ask a Designer™ Jennifer Koper’s advice for decorating a TV wall 128 Trendwatch Totally Tartan
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ON THE COVER A rustic barn on Shannon Vosters’ goat farm. Story, page 54. Photography by Robin Stubbert.
54 House & Home of the Month Home for the Holidays At Christmastime, a young family cosies up in a Scandi-style heritage house on their goat farm. 64 Inspiration Designer Mantels Some of our favourite design pros show off their holiday mantels. 70 Holiday Decorating ’Tis the Season Designer Philip Mitchell decks the halls at his waterfront home in Chester, N.S. 80 Festive Style All the Trimmings 12 beautiful crafts to make your season bright. 86 Design Grand Gestures Tommy Smythe updates a 230-year-old Charleston home with high style and modern comforts. 94 Decorating Guiding Light Designer Ami McKay offers advice to a savvy homeowner, resulting in sophisticated interiors with a natural touch. 104 Food & Entertaining A Modern Feast The classic holiday dinner is reinvented with new flavours and clever techniques.
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IN MY HOUSE, we start decking the halls early and we go all out. My partner, Amy, and I are British, so it probably has something to do with rebelling against our stiff-upper-lip DNA (I certainly didn’t grow up with a giant light-up moose on my front lawn). But it’s also a way to create new traditions when our families are a transatlantic plane ride away. LET’S CONNECT Whenever we travel @alicelawlor somewhere with our kids, letters@hhmedia.com Freddie, 6, and Henry, 2, @houseandhome we buy an ornament as a souvenir. It has to be something that reminds us of the trip, and if there’s a story attached to how or where we found it, even better. Freddie is like a magpie — if it’s hideous and gaudy, he wants it. Which is why there’s a tabletop tree tucked away in his bedroom where all the “best” (worst) ornaments end up. The tasteful ones are loaded onto The Big Tree, which takes forever because we have to stop and reminisce about each treasure. 12 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
I was reminded of my ornament obsession when I started work on this issue and pulled out the results of our online holiday poll from last December. It was a survey of what our readers want in a holiday issue, and I was struck by how many of you share my feelings. The overall message: show us homes (and trees) that are dressed to the nines. “More of a mix of holiday decorating styles would be nice; I can appreciate simple, natural holiday decorating as well as all-out unapologetic Christmas glam,” wrote one reader. “More colour, more individual family traditions, more international looks and vibes,” was another request. And: “More crafts!!” Well, we listened. If you were in any doubt about whether you can go big and keep it sophisticated, turn to page 72 for Philip Mitchell’s nostalgic, layered home. Our designer mantels (page 66) show six different ways to make a festive statement, however (and whatever) you celebrate. And our brilliant design editors have come up with 12 great craft projects, starting on page 82. You might be thinking, OK, but it’s only October. Consider this: after the rollercoaster of 2020, don’t we deserve an extra dose of holiday cheer? From the local retailers and restaurants who need our business to the extra people we’ll be buying thank-you gifts for this year — we could all benefit from a longer season of giving and goodwill. I’m starting now, and I’m not stopping until 2021. Happy holidays! Alice Lawlor, Editorial Director
A collection of my favourite ornaments. The glass baubles are from Elora, Ont., the surfboard is from San Diego, the nutcracker is Québécois and the parrot is Costa Rican. Can you guess the rest?
Photography by Alex Lukey (Alice’s portrait, kitchen)/Mark Burstyn (ornaments)/Room design by Sarah Hartill (kitchen)
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Cynthia Ferguson and her home in the September issue were a breath of fresh air. I live in a small condo, and I feel that many of my fellow condo-dwellers think white is the only way to go when you don’t have a lot of space. I disagree! I live with colour on my walls and in my furniture, cushions and bedding, and I’ve never regretted it for one second. — CLAIRE, Vancouver
TRENDING ON INSTAGRAM The September issue made a big splash on social media, with even more comments and posts than usual. Here are a selection of our favourites. Firstly, let me say how much I enjoy your magazine; I read it with excitement every month. Congrats on the September issue, which is stellar and all executed while in quarantine! Thank you and keep up the amazing work. Our homes have become more important than ever with the pandemic. — LINDA BUJOLD, Montreal As a proud Canadian living in the U.S., I cherish every copy of House & Home. During this time of civil unrest, I was overjoyed to see the diverse faces featured in the September issue. Way to go, H&H. Leading the way, as always. — SABRINA SERAFIN, Atlanta I like reading home design magazines, and I always enjoy House & Home. But if I see one more kitchen “updated” with white cabinets and subway tile, I think I’ll scream. Conforming to a trend is not good design, it’s boring, unimaginative and completely uninspiring. — CATHY SPADONI, Illinois I really admire your simple yet modern and cosy homes so much! Can you just mention the location of the houses you feature on YouTube? I really love some of them but don’t know where they are and how much they cost! — PRERNA, @shortstuffbyshortme via Instagram Editor’s note: We don’t reveal the exact locations of the places we feature at the homeowners’ request. Most people prefer to keep their house price confidential. 14 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
I’m devouring this issue! Love all the colour, great ideas and space-saving tricks, as I live in a small home myself. Thank you for a dynamic issue! — EMANUELA FAMA LITTLE, @bellacasahamilton
MERYANNE LOUM-MARTIN Author, “Home Library” (page 30) The boutique hotelier’s Marrakech getaway, Jnane Tamsna, has lodged the likes of Giorgio Armani and Brad Pitt. Gift you’re hoping to receive this year? I never get tired of discovering new design books and scented candles. What’s on your holiday menu? Baby carrot velouté, baked vegetables, chicken with fig and spice chutney, and rosemary-perfumed basmati rice.
Your team should be really proud of this issue. It’s just so good! I’ve already read it three times! — KELLY, @kelly_m_17 This issue is the best yet. You’ve just upped your game! — KENDALL HUSTON, @kendallhuston So happy to see Justina Blakeney in this issue! Love The Jungalow. — @mwillats Love this issue! Especially happy to see one of my faves, Orsi Panos Interiors. — LEANNE RAVARY @leanneravary
AMI McKAY Designer, “Guiding Light” (page 94) Years ago, Ami packed up her Niagara Falls home and headed to the West Coast — the perfect spot to dream up her natureinspired interiors. Favourite holiday tradition? For me, the holiday spirit is best embodied by giving. Every year, my family delivers meals to downtown Vancouver’s east end. What’s the first festive decoration you put up? The Christmas tree!
This is a great issue — loved all the articles and featured spaces, especially the maximalist one. Well done! — SHASTA, @shastadesbarats
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STACEY BRANDFORD Photographer, “A Modern Feast” (page 104) Born and raised into island life, Stacey looks for sunshine in every place and person he shoots. How do you prep your home for hosting? With a large stock of wine and coffee for impromptu holiday visits. Favourite holiday tradition? I grew up in Jamaica and kick off the season by making Christmas sorrel drink. It fills the house with the smell of cinnamon, allspice and ginger.
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If you follow author and former Beaucoup Bakery & Café owner Jackie Kai Ellis on Instagram, you’ve probably coveted her effortless entertaining style and quintessential Paris apartment, which graced the September 2019 cover of H&H. The launch of Cuisine lets you bring home a bit of both. Created by Jackie in collaboration with Vancouver’s Flax Sleep, the limited-edition collection includes European linen napkins, dishtowels, aprons and market bags inspired by her Parisian lifestyle. Thoughtful details like buttonholes in the napkins (so they can protect shirts in a pinch) or inserts for the roomy market bag (to keep delicate fruit or herbs from being crushed) elevate these timeless essentials. An on-trend palette of Rose, Crisp White, Midnight Green and Stone make mixing and matching easy and elegant.
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1. Oversized dish towels, $56/set of 2. 2. Cocktail apron, $48. 3. Cocktail napkins, $42/set of 4. 4. Oversized napkins, $48/set of 2. 5. Market bag, $138. 6. Chef’s apron, $78. 7. Market bag insert, $18. APT x Flax Sleep collection, through Flax Sleep.
Tickled Pink END TABLES WITH PLENTY OF HIDDEN STORAGE QUICKLY BRING CLUTTER-PRONE CORNERS INTO ORDER. THE ELORA END TABLE BY GUS* MODERN MIMICS THE CHARM OF BEADBOARD, WHILE A MINIMALIST CUBE SHAPE GIVES THE DESIGN A DISTINCTLY MODERN SPIN. SLIM, BRASS-PLATED HANDLES AND A PALE PINK FINISH CALLED SATIN CHIFFON ENSURE THIS PRACTICAL PIECE IS ALSO VERY, VERY PRETTY. 18 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
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Elora end table, also in grey (Satin Dusk) and cream (Satin Pearl), 20½" h. x 18" w. x 19" d., $750. Through Gus* Modern. To visit Jackie’s Parisian pied-à-terre, visit houseandhome.com/nov2020
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CHRISTIANE LEMIEUX SHARES HER DESIGN PREFERENCES AND PREDICTIONS. MOOD YOU LIKE TO CREATE IN A HOUSE: What I call minimal luxury. It makes my home feel calmest to me — a true sanctuary. KEY INFLUENCE ON DESIGN: Because of what we’re experiencing, home design has changed completely. Our homes are everything now. DESIGN MOTTO: Design should make you feel good — really, really good.
“WE ONLY TRULY FEEL GOOD WHEN OUR INTERIORS ARE A REFLECTION OF OUR OWN SELVES”
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Brâncuși’s sculpture-scattered atelier in Paris, Thonet bentwood chairs in Vienna’s famous coffee houses, Jean Arp’s sinuous art forms — these are just some of the iconic visuals that sparked the premier collection from Lemieux et Cie, the latest venture from Christiane Lemieux. The just-launched brand encompasses furniture, rugs, bedding, wallpaper and accessories that celebrate skilled craftsmanship, authentic materials, timeless forms and modern functionality. Lighting is up next, with shapes that look just as good on or off. “Lighting is like jewelry in a room — it makes the space,” says Christiane. Furniture and select accessories at Elte.
INTO: Good design that’s 360 degrees — it’s essential to deliver a full range of delights for the senses. I’m launching a scent line for holiday, and it’s a truly new approach that includes incense, room spray and candles. OVER: The idea of “rules” and over-thetop formality, along with one-note design. It’s all about the personal. RECENT INSPIRATION: Cairo. Egypt is profoundly moving: the museums, the architecture, the historical structures, the colours and, my God, the stars as seen through the tops of the tombs.
COLOUR CRUSH Putting Green (6004-8B), Valspar Paint.
HOLIDAY STYLE: Anything organic and natural feels best. I like greens like pines because they’re so aromatic. IF YOU COULD ONLY BUY ONE MORE THING FOR YOUR HOME: I’d love to change out my TV for a projector and drop-down screen. 20 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
Optoma’s 1080p Home Theatre projector, $728. At Best Buy.
PAIR IT WITH Cream Puff (V016-1), Valspar Paint. FROM TOP: Tollet media console, $2,815; Barron side table in Plaster, $735; Borel Marble side table with Travertine Top, $2,755; Laurent chair and ottoman in Walnut and Mid-Grade Leather, $3,465 and $1,385. SEE SHOPPING LIST
Produced by Kimberley Brown (Hot Take, In Fine Form)/Photography by Melanie Acevedo (Hot Take, Christiane’s portrait)/Adrian Gaut (Hot Take, interiors)/ Virginia Macdonald (Hot Take, wreath) Matej Kastelic, Shutterstock (Hot Take, pyramids)/Adrian Gaut, courtesy of Lemieux et Cie (In Fine Form, interior)
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Reasons Tiffany & Co.’s iconic Elsa Peretti Bone cuff is on our holiday wish list. Magnolia branches decorate the kitchen in designer Angela Wheeler’s Ontario farmhouse. Crock, The Door Store. 1. ITS TRAILBLAZING DESIGNER Renowned for her fluid Now forms, Elsa Peretti brings a background in interior design to her work as a jewelry designer. Her progressive pieces are in the collections of stylish women and major museums alike, with many considered symbols of female empowerment. 2. ITS ARCHITECTURAL INSPIRATION Antoni Gaudi’s Casa Milà in Barcelona, where Elsa worked as a fashion model in the late ’60s, was a key influence on the sinuous form of the Bone cuff, which she designed in 1970.
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4. ITS CLASSIC FINISH The designer’s first in-house collection for Tiffany & Co. sold out the day it debuted in 1974, lending sterling silver jewelry luxury status for the first time.
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The original Elsa Peretti Bone cuff in Silver, $1,800. At Tiffany & Co.
5. ITS NEW LOOK To celebrate the cuff’s 50th anniversary, Tiffany & Co. has launched special-edition versions finished in bold blue, green or red, or adorned with carved stones: green jade on gold, or turquoise or black jade on silver. Elsa Peretti Small Bone cuff in 18K Gold with Green Jade, $24,900; Elsa Peretti Special-edition Small Bone cuffs in Blue Finish and Green Finish Over Copper, $660 each. At Tiffany & Co. 22 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
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3 1. Bernini vase by Kravet. $390. Through shophouseandhome.com. 2. Sphere vase in Taupe by 101 Copenhagen. $95. Through Salt by the Caza Project. 3. A Vase with Adornments #8 by Michelle Organ. $375. Through Ninth Editions.
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Produced by Me&Mo, Meg Crossley and Morgan Michener (Holiday Style, interior)/Text by Kimberley Brown/Photography by Duane Michals, courtesy of Tiff any & Co. (5 Reasons, Elsa Peretti Then)/ Eric Boman, courtesy of Tiff any & Co. (5 Reasons, Elsa Peretti Now)/Ruven Afanador, CPi Syndication, courtesy of Tiff any & Co. (5 Reasons, Liza Minnelli)/Jaroslav Moravcik, Shutterstock (5 Reasons, Casa Milà)/Virginia Macdonald (Holiday Style,interior)/courtesy of Tiff any & Co. (5 Reasons, cuff s)/Ninth Editions (Holiday Style, vase 3) Room design by Angela Wheeler (Holiday Style, interior)
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CLOCKWISE, FROM LEFT: Cassis Grasscloth wallpaper in Sangria/Natural; Porto wallpaper in Pitch; Bahia grasscloth wallpaper in Onyx/Natural; Capretto fabric in Ink/Indigo; Oletta fabric in Farro; Condesa fabric in Midnight/Cherry. Serena Dugan Studio fabrics, from $314/yd.; wallpaper, $175/yd., $375/roll. At Y&Co.
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THE CO-FOUNDER OF SERENA & LILY IS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH AN EPONYMOUS LINE OF TRAVEL-INSPIRED FABRICS AND WALLPAPERS. YOU HAVE A BACKGROUND IN FINE ART. DID THESE PATTERNS BEGIN AT THE TIP OF YOUR PAINTBRUSH? My process is a little broader;
THE CONDESA FABRIC WAS INSPIRED BY MEXICO. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IT USED? The obvious answer is something like
sometimes it begins with a simple sketch. Frequently, it starts a little further downstream where I’m imagining the client, the way they live and the way I want them to feel in their space. This dreamworld inspires a vibe, and I start designing with this energy in mind.
a mid-century settee. A less obvious answer is seat cushions that pull from different sections of the print, so each composition is unique. The beauty of Condesa is that its character shows up differently with different applications. WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL NEXT?
EACH PATTERN IS NAMED AFTER A PLACE. IS TRAVEL A BIG INSPIRATION? Travel and
faraway places spark a new way of thinking and new visions for a pattern, approach or collection. Vintage textiles may do the same, but I treat inspiration as gas on my own fire, not something to re-present with my name on it.
In no particular order, the Dolomites in Italy to attend a painting workshop; Tangier, Morocco; Portugal and the Azores; and Toronto to visit my newest showroom, Y&Co. HOW DID YOU FOCUS THE PALETTE? I wanted to push the tried-and-true colourways forward
by showing new partners to those colours. I also present fringier shades that feel exciting. New, fresh and different colours create energy, and bring a more standard palette to life. YOU CO-FOUNDED SERENA & LILY IN 2004 AND LEFT IT THREE YEARS AGO. WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF STARTING A WHOLE NEW DESIGN BUSINESS? When it’s small and driven
solely by me, it can simply be a platform for expression. The goals for the endeavor can be defined by satisfaction rather than growth. WHAT’S THE HARDEST PART OF STARTING AGAIN? Slowing down my drive and propensity
for expansion! But I know my priorities, and I’m allowing those to guide what comes next.
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Although first unveiled in 1954, Hans J. Wegner’s newly rereleased CH78 chair for Carl Hansen & Søn checks all the boxes of what we’re coveting now: soft curves, lounge-all-day comfort and luxe natural materials such as leather and wood. Nicknamed the Mama Bear chair, it’s a streamlined alternative to a classic wingchair and the perfect perch for some welldeserved downtime. Wink at tradition and pair it with the designer’s Papa Bear chair, then happily settle in for a long winter’s night. SEE SHOPPING LIST
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Recessed lighting can get hot enough to malfunction. Make sure light fixtures are CSA-approved and installed by a licensed electrician.
Don’t run electrical cords under rugs, and if the cord is damaged, replace it.
Whether your fireplace is woodburning or gas, have it inspected annually.
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Don’t Get Burned
Photography by Kim Jeffery
Follow these tips to make sure your home is protected from potential fires: 1. ENSURE fires are detected quickly by installing a central fire alarm system that covers all areas of the house. 2. INSTALL smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home, as well as heat sensors in the attic and crawl spaces, where a fire can go undetected. Test alarms once a month. 3. PREVENT a fire from spreading by installing a home sprinkler system.
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MORE OR LESS Bring modern rustic style to your dining space with these new finds. Produced by BIANCA ZANOTTI
ROUND HANGING MIRROR $795
$220
$60
Expedition Iron mirror in Black/ Nickel. Glass; iron; leather. 30½" h. x 18" diam. At Cocoon Furnishings.
Nova mirror in Black. Glass; metal; leather. 25" diam. Through shophouse andhome.com.
Winoma Large Hanging mirror in Black. Glass; iron. 27½" h. x 21½" diam. x 1¼" d. At Linen Chest.
WISHBONE DINING CHAIR $885
$460
$395
CH24 Wishbone chair in Black Painted Beech by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn. Beech; paper cord. 29⅞" h. x 22" w. x 20" d. At Hollace Cluny.
Albert dining chair in Black by Nuevo. Hardwood; woven paper. 28¾" h. x 21¼" w. x 22½" d. At Hudson’s Bay.
Wishbone CH24 chair in Black. Wood; rope. 28¾" h. x 21" w. x 23" d. At Nüspace.
CLEAR GLASS SCONCE $308
$102
$40
Chelsea Bath sconce in Satin Black by Sonneman. Metal; glass. 12½" h. x 5¼" w. x 7½" d. At Robinson.
Delaney wall sconce in Matte Black. Steel; glass. 11¾" h. x 5" w. x 7" d. At Z-Lite.
Tobias 1-light wall sconce in Matte Black and Gold by Canarm. Metal; glass. 9" h. x 4¾" w. x 5½" d. At The Home Depot.
WOOD SIDEBOARD
$2,980
$2,099
$799
Caldera sideboard in Cherry Wood. Cherrywood; metal. 36" h. x 72" w. x 21" d. At Maison Corbeil.
Anton Solid Wood buffet in Burnt Wax. Mangowood. 29" h. x 63" w. x 18" d. At West Elm.
Hamburg Acacia Wood 2-door sideboard in Grey. Acacia; acacia veneer; MDF. 33½" h. x 71" w. x 17½" d. At Structube.
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1. FLORAL FLAIR Revamp a throw pillow or go bold with full drapery panels in Ankara fabric, a retro-look jacquard inspired by Persian rugs. In Vert by Pierre Frey. Wool; polyamide; polyester; acrylic; cotton. 58⅝" w. Price upon request. At Primavera.
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2. SWEET AS PIE Designed by wallpaper and fabric studio House of Heras, these Isla dessert plates have Art Deco– inspired style that’s perfect for holidays and special occasions. In Teal & Mint. Bone china. 8¼" diam. $14 each. At CB2. 3
3. TOP DRAWER The sleek and sophisticated Marco chest by Bunny Williams Home invites a rich blue hue into your sleep sanctuary — and plenty of storage, too. In Blue. Wood; brass; glass. 32" h. x 42" w. x 22" d. Approx. $4,992. Through Kravet Canada. 4. SET THE SCENE A faded floral print hints at summer gone by, but the Foliage napkin has a cool silver hue that makes it just right for wintry table settings. In Natural/Gray. Ramie. 21" sq. Approx. $55 each. Through Kim Seybert.
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5. SIDE EFFECT Add curve appeal and a Moroccan vibe to your rooms with the Adhira side table. Made from hand-forged iron and topped with glass, this accent piece is an elegant style upgrade. In Black. Iron; glass. 24" h. x 24" w. x 15" d. $410. At Maison Corbeil.
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from the world of design. Produced by KAI ETHIER Text by JENNA WILHELMSEN 6 5 7
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6. IN THE ROUND The Karleigh Round ottoman brings a hit of colour and pattern to your living room, plus it’s versatile — use it as a coffee table, footrest or as extra seating. In Sigmon Cayenne. Polyester; linen; hardwood. 18" h. x 40" diam. $770. At Ethan Allen. 7. LEADING LIGHT Modelled after Italian mid-century modern designs, the Elizabeth Floor torchiere has sleek lines and a trio of lamps for ultimate sophistication. In Antique Brass by Arteriors. Brass; marble; linen. 68" h. x 13½" w. x 13" d. $2,280. At Robinson. SEE SHOPPING LIST
HOME LIBRARY
MUST READS
Design books that are perfect for gift-giving. Text by WENDY JACOB INSIDE MARRAKESH By Meryanne Loum-Martin
Hanging branches give Jnane Tamsna’s dining room an outdoor feel.
The grand salon is layered with rugs and low seating.
FOR THE CREATIVE UPSTATE: LIVING SPACES WITH SPACE TO LIVE By Lisa Przystup It’s common for New York creatives to decamp from the city to weekend retreats clustered around the Hudson River. See 12 of these deeply cool homes in various states of “rusticity,” packed with enviable furniture and collections. The Monacelli Press, 2020, $60. 30 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
An accomplished lawyer and world traveller, Meryanne Loum-Martin may have lived in Abidjan, Paris, New York and London, but she only truly felt at home when she stepped foot in Marrakesh. Her book takes readers on a tour of famous riads in the city, including Yves Saint Laurent’s Dar el-Hanch and hot spots such as El Fenn, La Mamounia and Jnane Tamsna — her own boutique hotel in Palmeraie. Rizzoli, 2020, $80. H&H: Morocco is a huge inspiration for decorating right now. Why do you think this look resonates? MLM: Everyone dreams of a romantic and exotic escape. Today’s decorating is about fusion, and Moroccan style is easy to sprinkle into an interior anywhere in the world. H&H: You’re the first (and only) Black female hotel owner in Marrakesh. What were some of your biggest challenges? I wasn’t interested in everyone giving their opinion, and I made that known. The construction trade is very masculine, as is the Arab culture. It wasn’t my country, and I don’t speak Arabic. I was probably crazy, but this fearlessness made me blind to difficulties, and I never stopped moving forward. It was worth it to be able to live my passion. H&H: What inspired your hotel design? Nature was my main influence. The palm trees determined the size of the houses and the windows, and I created a courtyard to save other palm trees.
FOR THE COLLECTOR HOME STORIES: DESIGN IDEAS FOR MAKING A HOUSE A HOME By Kim Leggett Designer and antiques dealer Kim Leggett has an appreciation for the unique charm of heirlooms and flea market finds (see displays of pottery, cutting boards or cowboy boots look curated). Abrams, 2020, $44.
Photography by Elana Torgonskaia (Meryanne’s portrait)/Jeremy Kohn (Colin and Justin’s portrait)/Jean Cazals (Inside Marrakesh interiors)/Sarah Elliott (Upstate)/Leslie Brown (Home Stories)/ The Backcountry Hut Company (Escapology cover)/Brandon Barré (Escapology, dining area)/Anders Hviid-Haglund (Escapology, kitchen)/Douglas Friedman and Laure Joliet (NicoleHollis)
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FOR THE ARTIST NICOLEHOLLIS: CURATED INTERIORS By Nicole Hollis San Francisco architect and designer Nicole Hollis combines simple lines and organic materials for purely refined interiors. Rizzoli, 2020, $80.
TOP RIGHT: The dining area of Colin and Justin’s own open-concept cottage on Drag Lake. INSET: Colin McAllister (left) and Justin Ryan. LEFT: This striking steel cottage on Sweden’s Lake Immeln has sliding glass walls. FOR THE COTTAGER
ESCAPOLOGY: MODERN CABINS, COTTAGES AND RETREATS By Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan The Scottish burr of this design duo (who divide their time between Canada and Scotland) is familiar to design fans of the TV show Colin & Justin’s Cabin Pressure. In their fourth book, Colin and Justin turn their focus to cottage country, including their own place on Ontario’s Drag Lake, where they glory in the peace and quiet of cottage living. Seductive images of weekend escapes
from all over the world are balanced by practical tips for buyers. Figure 1 Publishing, 2020, $40. H&H: What’s the biggest cottage property pitfall to avoid? CM: You can change the cottage but not the waterfront. Quality of waterfront is a must, so if your prospective waters are murky or weedy, then look elsewhere. Consider whether the property is a three- or four-season affair; what seems like an easy drive now can turn into a nightmare when the snow flies. H&H: What are some of your favourite cottage decorating moves? JR: Merging smooth, painted walls with textures of timber and stone achieves a style that’s both cottagey and current. If your cabin is timber from top to toe (as several of ours have been), add an
FOR THE HIPSTER DESIGN COMMUNE By Roman Alonso and Steven Johanknecht The second book by this L.A. design firm (projects include the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs and Goop’s flagship store) is a primer on the California aesthetic. Abrams, 2020, $75.
elevation of drywall, or paint out some of the wood to create relief. If your cottage feels too suburban, adding timber details or wood furnishings and accessories gives a warm, friendly feel. H&H: What’s the biggest benefit of cottage living? CM: Leaving the cut and thrust behind. Escaping the traffic, noise and concrete to immerse in nature is an emotional decompression. A calmer, simpler life by the lake is the perfect antidote to the turmoil of the world. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 31
THE LAKEHOUSE: CHAPTER 2
James Matthews and Rik Ambraska nailing on the new western red cedar siding.
ABOVE: The lakehouse, before. RIGHT: The new mechanical room.
Winterizing a One-season House
Text by LYNDA REEVES | Produced by EMMA REDDINGTON
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t’s a fact that many of the most charming, poetic houses are one-season cottages. The first time I saw the lakehouse, it didn’t dawn on me that this was the case, because who wants to think about practical matters when one is falling in love? No one. I snapped back to reality when I asked to see the basement. There was none — only a crawl space. What about the laundry room? I was shown a small screened porch off the kitchen with a washer, dryer and laundry sink. Storage isn’t a big issue when you’re living in bathing suits and summer cottons; coat closets and boot storage aren’t on the agenda. And for fall nights, fireplaces and electric heaters would be enough, I imagined. On really hot days, you throw open the windows and let the lake breezes cool the house, right? And, of course, we were keeping the original wood windows and doors. They were perfect! I was practical. I walked through the house with Gillian Atkins, who runs our design firm, and made a back-of-theenvelope rough reno budget so I could make an offer that factored in the cost of construction and “everything else.” Gillian and I have lots of experience
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renovating houses and we knew what we didn’t know, which was this whole “winterizing” thing. And since there was no time to consult the experts, I just doubled numbers and came up with a preliminary construction “budget.” Soon after acquiring the house, reality set in and my real education began. Maxime Vandal of Les Ensembliers offered to help. Maxime is an architect and has winterized houses of the same vintage and scale as this one, in Quebec. He visited the house and froze along with me... and then gave me the first insulation plan suitable for our climate zone. Fortunately, the house has a fullheight attic, plus crawl spaces behind the second-floor walls, and a crawl space under the entire house. That was key. I think that, 100 years ago when this house was designed, the architect must have imagined a day when someone would want to add ducting and pipes throughout and plenty of insulation, so he allowed for it. “Winterizing,” I learned, means to seal up the house against cold and heat, and then climate-control the house by introducing sources of heating and cooling. Sounds simple, right? It’s anything but. I asked for only two
The heating plan called for four Carrier Infinity, Variable Speed Top Tier Fan Coil units.
things: to keep the beautiful wood panelling on all the walls and ceilings on the ground floor intact, and to keep the original windows and doors. The first would be possible. The second — not a hope. You can’t seal up a house without installing all-new double-glazed windows and proper exterior doors — everywhere. (In the back of my brain I knew that but, remember, I was still in love....) I asked friends who lived close by about the need for air-conditioning. After all, for 100 years this house had been a summer home with no such thing. “Just get it,” they said. The exact details for how to winterize involved Maxime, plus our structural engineer, mechanical engineer, contractor, HVAC contractor and our chief insulation supplier, Rockwool. This past fall, before the house was shuttered for the winter, we were huddled in the dining room in front of a roaring fire, electric heaters on full blast, with blankets under every door, wearing layers of sweaters, coats and mittens — and still freezing — studying blueprints. Together, the team came up with a plan that involved spraying foam insulation under the roof and in the crawl space below the house. Then, removing the old exterior siding and building the walls from the outside using Rockwool’s Comfortboard. This is aptly named because it gave me a lot of comfort to see that stuff nailed all over the outside of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 125 SEE SHOPPING LIST
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COLOUR SPOTLIGHT
SOFT: Dark Lilac (2070-30), Benjamin Moore.
EGGPLANT Banish the winter blues with this rich shade of purple.
Produced by KAI ETHIER | Text by HARLEEN SIDHU
WHY WE LOVE IT DEEP: Pelt (254), Farrow & Ball.
PAIR IT WITH: Fashion Gray (PPU18-15), Behr.
HOW TO MAKE A BIG STATEMENT This bedroom retreat is as elegant as it is cosy with a two-tone feature wall in Benjamin Moore’s Dark Lilac and the paler Lavender Mist.
With the cooler weather now upon us, it’s time to warm up your home with a dose of vibrant eggplant. This deliciously deep violet shade brings a luxurious feel to velvety perches, barware and even bed sheets. Or, if quiet drama is what you’re craving, layer in just a touch of the amethyst hue — it will be the jewel in your home’s crown for the festive season.
“WARM AND SATURATED, EGGPLANT OFFERS LUXE COMFORT AS WE HEAD INTO WINTER” — Kai E thier HOW TO ADD A SMALL ACCENT
Photography by Alex Lukey (Kai’s portrait)/Jody Beck Photography (living room)/courtesy of Benjamin Moore (bedroom)/Room design by Green Island Builders (living room)
PAIR IT WITH: Origami White (SW 7636), Sherwin-Williams.
An aubergine-hued sofa adds a punch of sumptuous colour to this richly layered boho living room by Green Island Builders.
INSTANT HITS FROM LEFT: Arcade Patrice accent chair in Purple by Arren Williams, $1,099. At Hudson’s Bay. Beak Barware tumbler in Purple by Nude, approx. $47. Through William Ashley China. Pioneer Lambswool throw in Purple, approx. $132. Through Avoca. Kerrick sheet set in Purple by Alcott Hill, $60. Through Wayfair Canada. Double Gourd table lamp in Amethyst by Robert Abbey, $542. At Robinson. Cucina 14-inch Oval platter in Lavender by Rachel Ray, $53. At Bed Bath & Beyond. Meeko stool in Black, Purple, Gold, Red, based on artwork by Charlene Lynch and Tatiana Jabbour, $258. Through Renwil. 34 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
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OPPOSITES ATTRACT The contrasting brushed and polished finishes, reminiscent of the powerful yet calming effect of water, give this faucet a unique, modern vibe.
The Next Wave To view the full REFLET collection, visit riobel.ca.
Inspired by the natural force and beauty of water, the new REFLET collection by Riobel effortlessly combines modern design and state-of-the-art functionality. A stunning way to upgrade your bathroom, this unique collection is both powerful and elegant.
GO WITH THE FLOW As water streams from the rain showerhead, it’s reflected off the polished wave handles, evoking a sense of calm.
THE BRIGHT SIDE When hit with light, the undulating surface design comes alive with movement and adds just the right amount of drama.
Riobel, a distinctive member of the House of Rohl, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The Canadian-designed and -engineered REFLET collection celebrates Riobel’s passion for innovation and brilliantly modern design.
Choose from multiple faucet configurations in four colourways and two finishes
ARTIST FILE eERIN ARMSTRONG Erin Armstrong is one of my favourite portrait artists at the moment. Her subject is definitely portraiture but not in a traditional sense; she imagines everything in her paintings, from the body to the background, rather than painting a particular person or place. Erin stitches together memories, experiences and images from her imagination in order to create lush and narrative scenes. She also uses vibrant pastel colours and fun patterns in order to balance the heavy emotions that the sitter often embodies. A sense of melancholy is palpable in many of her paintings — by allowing the mysterious figure to live among the joyous settings, a positive tension is created. Lemon (2020) exemplifies this: the woman’s face is undefined and rather joyless while she is placed in what looks like a holiday setting. I love the patterning on her blouse — she looks stylish but sad. Erin creates a dichotomy between the woman’s feelings and the setting, demonstrating the true power of portraiture.
Stefan (2016)
Lemon (2020)
FACE VALUE
Diana Hamm reports on an exciting resurgence of portraiture on the contemporary art scene. After many years of abstract art dominating the global art world, I’ve noticed a growing shift toward portraiture. There’s been a return to figuration and using the body as subject. On my last trip to New York, pre-Covid, the sheer volume of figurative art was breathtaking. Art fairs and galleries were teeming with representational art. And today, I’m exposed on a daily basis to new artists working in this style through online previews and art fairs. Read on to explore some of the most exciting portraiture artists in Canada. 36 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
cSHANTEL MILLER Shantel Miller uses portraiture as a way of addressing politics around the Black body. She intentionally uses oil paint, which has a history of power, class and gender hierarchies, in order to democratize the medium and allow for a deeper inclusivity of who is portrayed. In a series called The Side Profile, she portrays young Black men in profile. Stefan (2016) exemplifies this series well. Each portrait reveals personal traits of the individual, though the painting immediately recalls a mug shot; this reframing of the Black profile positively changes the context of this type of image. In Self Portrait (2019), Shantel again uses oil paint, reversing the traditional narrative of class and race structures in a way that seems hopeful and optimistic. The work feels full of promise as society tries to write a new history. I love her thoughtful manner of exploring themes of belonging and identity — they’re thought-provoking, important subjects, which she paints with such a beautiful hand.
Photography by Adam Moco (Diana’s portrait)/courtesy of Erin Armstrong (Lemon)/Shantel Miller (Stefan, Self Portrait)/ Erik Olson and Luis de Jesus Los Angeles (Kerry, Self Portrait)/Chloe Wise, courtesy of Almine Rech (You’ll Go Blind Looking for It)
Self Portrait (2019)
WHERE TO
SEE IT
Erin Armstrong is based in Toronto. She’s represented across the country at Bau-Xi Gallery in Toronto and Vancouver, Duran Mashaal gallery in Montreal and Calgary’s Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art. Her work on canvas starts around $4,900.
Kerry (2020)
Self Portrait (2020)
cERIK OLSON Erik Olson paints faces, but in a much more abstract manner, with gloopy brushstrokes that both reveal and hide the sitter. He paints those close to him, allowing feeling to be prioritized more than a direct likeness of the person. The works are textural and feel three-dimensional. There’s something in his palette and hand that feels very masculine and woodsy, yet there’s a direct link to formal portraiture in the way he crops and frames each work. He alters this historical medium by retaining the format but contemporizing the subject; there seems to be a push and pull of that which is old, and that which is new.
eCHLOE WISE
You’ll Go Blind Looking for It (2017) SEE SHOPPING LIST
Chloe Wise’s work feels very urgent and “now.” She’s 29 and, thus, was born and raised in the age of technology. With a cell phone glued to her, she grew up in the world of selfies and constant photo-taking. This fact appears quite openly in her art as she crops things in bizarre ways on her canvases, like one might screengrab and edit on a phone. Her art is humorous and subversive, incorporating brand names as a means to parody our devotion to them. Chloe is very aware of advertising, product placement and branding, making her paintings emblems of the moment. You’ll Go Blind Looking for It (2017), for example, places a container of processed cheese prominently in the frame, humorously raising the debate around the wellness industry. I think these paintings will be fascinating to study years from now: what will they say about our current culture? I love how all these artists are working in completely different manners, exploring vastly different themes, but are united in their use of the body as subject. Portraiture goes in and out of style, but I think, because of its humanity, it’s something that will continue to be explored by artists for generations to come.
Shantel Miller currently lives in Boston, where she’s completing her MA in fine painting at Boston University. She is represented by NewCube in New York. Erik Olson is based in Düsseldorf, Germany. He’s represented by VivianeArt gallery in Calgary, Michael Gibson Gallery in London, Ont., and Luis de Jesus Los Angeles. His portraits are around $7,500. Chloe Wise is now based in New York. She is represented by Galerie Division in Montreal and Almine Rech gallery in New York City. Her large canvases start at $46,000.
Diana Hamm of WK ART is a Toronto art adviser. A graduate of Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London, U.K., Diana focuses on contemporary art and discovering emerging artists. She also advises private clients on acquisitions and collection-building. Find out more at wkart.ca. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 37
GARDEN NEWS
GREEN
Party
A real Christmas tree primer, from trunk to tip. By WENDY JACOB
WHITE PINE Long, feathery needles clustered in bunches of five are beautiful dressed only in white lights (and they barely have any scent, for those sensitive to fragrance).
WHITE SPRUCE Slim but sturdy twigs and thick foliage hold tons of ornaments so you can load up those branches, but they do tend to drop their needles.
BALSAM FIR The elegant balsam fir rises in a graceful spire to a dainty peak, and has a strong, lingering scent and long-lasting, double rows of needles.
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The Fraser fir (shown here) retains its distinctive dark green needles with silvery undersides.
SCOTCH PINE Long the most popular Christmas tree in Canada, the Scotch or Scots pine hardly sheds any needles — even when it’s dry. The strong, curved branches can support heavier ornaments.
The Kindest Cut WHY REAL TREES ARE A GREEN CHOICE. • Christmas trees are usually grown on farms, most often on land not suitable for other crops. • They provide habitats for wildlife. They help stabilize and protect soil, and lessen the effects of floods and droughts. • They help clean the air by absorbing CO2 and releasing oxygen. According to treecanada.ca, one acre of Christmas trees produces enough oxygen daily for 18 people. • To lessen the environmental impact of shipping, buy locally grown trees (those at city stands usually come from tree farms and are responsibly grown). • Trees are recyclable and biodegradable: “Most municipalities have a recycling plan for trees, and stream restoration programs use trees for ecological habitation and soil erosion,” says Shirley Brennan, executive director of the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association.
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Produced by Krystal Andrew (tree stands, collars, toppers)/Photography by Valerie Wilcox (Fraser fir)/Dorling Kindersley, Alamy (fir)/Vince F, Alamy (Scotch pine)/courtesy of Dr.alex (white pine) and Olesya22 (spruce), dreamstime.com
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TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR NEEDLES FOR UP TO FIVE WEEKS. • Position your tree away from heat vents, fireplaces, radiators and TVs, and lower room temperatures when possible. Be sure to turn off tree lights before going to bed. • Water daily; trees are thirsty and some drink more than four litres of water per day. • Skip home additives that promise longevity such as sugar, bleach, aspirin and even ketchup (some can actually accelerate needle loss). Plain water is best. • Ask the seller for a fresh cut straight across the base of the trunk to get rid of dried resin on the bottom that might block water absorption. • Once home, slice up to one inch from the base of the trunk before placing the tree in the stand (drilling holes in the trunk won’t make it easier for the tree to drink up!). • Don’t whittle the trunk to make a tree fit the stand. The xylem, just under the bark, draws in water; if it’s damaged or stripped away, the tree won’t be able to drink water.
GET SET FOR SUCCESS WITH A STRONG BASE. Wins top marks for easy set up: pump the foot pedal and claws secure the trunk firmly in place. Krinner stand, $152. Through Lee Valley. For the minimalist, this sleek modern stand also comes in Brass and Grey. Christmas Tree foot by Ferm Living, $147. Through The Modern Shop.
An oak stand with a brass cup is too pretty to keep under wraps. Stella Christmas Tree base by Skagerak, $579. Through The Modern Shop.
A deep cranberry red finish gives this metal collar a classic look. Tree collar by The Holiday Aisle, 10½" h. x 24¼" diam. $170. Through Wayfair Canada.
Ace the
BASE
This anti-tip stand has a centring system that rotates the trunk 360 degrees. Santa’s Solution Ultimate Tree stand by Bolster, $60. At The Home Depot. No tightening is required to secure trees up to 11'5" tall, and there’s a six-litre water reservoir. Quick stand by Noma, $80. At Canadian Tire. 40 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
A FRESH TAKE ON THE TREE SKIRT, THESE COLLARS CONCEAL SMALLER STANDS AND ACCENT ORNAMENTS.
A natural jute burlap collar suits traditional homes. Burlap Tree Stand collar in Tan and Beige by Home Accents. 11" h. x 26" diam. $40. At The Home Depot.
A hand-hammered finish lends an effervescent, artisanal effect to this iron option. Bash Silver Tree collar, 10" h. x 27" diam. $100. At Crate & Barrel. SEE SHOPPING LIST
Photography by Angus Fergusson (close-up of tree)/ courtesy of Floral Deco, Shutterstock (potted tree)
Natural seagrass makes this woven tree collar perfect for Christmas at the cottage. Natural Seagrass Christmas Tree collar by Raz Imports, 10" h. x 30½" diam. $132. Through Wayfair Canada.
A star with stained glass in shades of blue could be a fit for families that celebrate “Chrismukkah.” Twinkling Ice Geometric tree topper, $30. At The Home Depot.
This brass stunner is plated in 18 karat gold, and the spiral base is removable so it can be hung as an ornament. Small top star by Georg Jensen Design Team, $65. At Hudson’s Bay.
This colourful handblown option hails from a German company that’s been creating ornaments since 1596. Glass finial by Inge-Glas, $80. At 313 Design Market.
Crowning Glory
LIVE AND
Let live
HOPING TO REPLANT YOUR TREE? FOLLOW THESE STEPS.
A live tree can survive outdoors after the festivities die down if it has an intact root ball that’s wrapped in burlap or potted. If the soil in your area typically freezes, dig a hole for the tree in the fall. Over the holidays, don’t keep the tree indoors for more than 10 days, or it will acclimatize to the warmth and won’t be able to withstand the cold outdoors. Inside, keep the root ball damp (but not soaking). Before replanting, set the tree in an unheated, sheltered area like a garage or porch for several days (smaller trees can remain here until the ground thaws), then plant and top with mulch. In Vancouver, Evergrow Christmas Trees rents out live trees that are delivered, set up and removed after the holiday, then saved for next year or replanted (fees for a Fraser fir run about $210 to $240).
TRADITIONAL MOTIFS MAKE TREE TOPPERS SHINE.
Put a mod, space-age twist on a tree with a celestial topper dusted in glitter. Canvas Starburst tree topper, $20. Through Canadian Tire.
Birds on a tree are a traditional way to symbolize joy and happiness: this whimsical swan bears gifts. One Feathery finial by Christopher Radko, from approx. $202. Through Amazon. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 41
KITCHEN OF THE MONTH
ENGLISH Translation
THE LOOK: British bespoke DESIGN BRIEF: Take a kitchen back to its roots with fine craftsmanship and an English-inspired aesthetic SQ.FT:
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Design by SAM SACKS | Text by EMILY EVANS Photography by ALEX LUKEY Produced by Stacy Begg
THE DESIGNER: Sam Sacks
Putty-coloured cabinets and glossy zellige tile bring a fresh look to an English-style kitchen.
“When my clients purchased this home, it had been flipped by a builder who stripped out the original charm,” says designer Sam Sacks. Ceiling fixture (over island), Urban Electric Co.; counters, Stone Tile. RIGHT: Designers Sarah Valentic (seated) and Sam Sacks in their clients’ kitchen.
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HOUSE & HOME: Where did your design direction come from? SAM SACKS: The homeowners live part-time in London, England, and we were particularly inspired by the fresh takes on old English kitchens coming from U.K. firms like deVOL Kitchens and Plain English. I was excited to run with that and see how it played out in my clients’ beautiful old Toronto home. H&H: The island has a work table vibe that’s particularly English. Can you tell us about it? SS: We knew we wanted a leggy island, but we also needed to incorporate a sink and dishwasher. We decided to install cabinets to the floor on one side and have slim metal legs on the other. My client SEE SOURCE GUIDE
loves to cook and, because she wanted a long counter for prep, we didn’t centre the sink. H&H: Why did you decide against counter stools? SS: You don’t always need them! It was such a pleasure to deck out the island with pretty cabinets that aren’t hidden under an overhang or behind seating. There are chairs in the dining area and a sofa nearby for lounging, so who needs stools? H&H: Do you need symmetry for a balanced kitchen design? SS: You should always start with symmetry and then have a bit of fun by standing things on their head. If the foundation is there — a centred range with equal runs of counter on either side — adding something unexpected like a halffloating island makes for a unique, handcrafted look. When you break down this design, even though it’s detailed, it remains restful on the eye — which is all I ever want. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 43
KITCHEN OF THE MONTH
ELEMENTS OF THE LOOK Double Arm Beldi light in Black. Approx. $5,319. Through Urban Electric Co. Punch sconce in Polished Nickel and Bronze Accents. Approx. $870. Through Urban Electric Co. Zellige tile in Weathered White. $7/tile. Through Clé.
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Weathered White Stone vase. $183. At Pottery Barn.
Small Round Dimpled knob in Satin Brass by Emtek. $20. At Banbury Lane. Hammered Brass bin pull in Satin Brass by Emtek. $30. At Banbury Lane.
THE DETAILS 1. In the dining area, Sam chose dainty chairs from Gwyneth Paltrow’s collaboration with CB2. A glass cabinet with metal detailing mimics the kitchen’s black-framed mullioned windows. Table, Rove Concepts; chairs by Goop, CB2. 2. An unlacquered brass faucet only gets better with age. Faucet by Rohl, Taps Bath. 3. Traditional clay Moroccan zellige tiles are glazed by hand, giving the backsplash texture. “No two tiles are the same, and the inconsistencies create this beautiful rippling effect,” says Sam. Tile, Clé; sconce, Urban Electric Co. 4. Muted greige cabinets complement the range’s stainless finish. Hardware (throughout), Emtek. 44 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
Afteroom dining chair in Walnut Veneer and Pitch Black Leather by Menu. $679. Through The Modern Shop. Bianco Lasa Covelao Vena Oro marble surface. Price upon request. Through Antolini. SEE SOURCE GUIDE
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Cabinet colour, Drop Cloth (283), Farrow & Ball.
PERSONAL STYLE
Picture Perfect for
Christmas Nancy’s niece, artist Sharon Okun, painted this portrait as a surprise gift. It features Nancy’s pup, Zinnia. Armchair, Absolutely Inc.; fire screen, Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen.
Nancy Lockhart’s historical cottage in Niagara-on-the-Lake offers an ideal winter retreat.
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LEFT: Every December, Nancy shops for amaryllis, eucalyptus and anything with berries for her winter bouquets. “I don’t like hugely mixed bouquets; I like subtle, soft colours,” she says. In pre-Covid times, Nancy threw large Christmas cocktail parties in the dining room. BELOW: Nancy decorates the exterior with a mix of fresh evergreen boughs, red ribbons and clear twinkle lights. At night, the effect is magical. Wreath and garlands (throughout), Sheridan Nurseries.
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Some people buy a cottage to get away from civilization. Not Nancy Lockhart. Her circa-1840 clapboard biscuit box house is right in the heart of Ontario’s Niagara-on-the-Lake, and the close-knit community there was a big part of the attraction. “You never know if someone’s going to pop by to chat, which I love,” she says. “It’s the antithesis of my house in Toronto, which is surrounded by trees and overlooks a ravine. It’s beautiful, but it’s quite isolated during the winter.” Nancy bought the house in 2016, three years after losing her husband, Murray Frum — a legend in the Toronto art world, a longtime trustee of the Art Gallery of Ontario and a dedicated philanthropist. Nancy goes back and forth from her busy life in Toronto as a corporate director, but finds herself spending more time in Niagara in the winter. “You get that beautiful white blanket of snow that stays white,” she says. “It just feels magical; very Dickensian.” She celebrates Christmas here, and enjoys dressing her antiquefilled home with subtle touches of seasonal colour. Growing up in Montreal as one of five children, Nancy enjoyed holidays that were full of tradition. “Christmas was about bringing out the ornaments
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stored in cardboard and cellophane boxes and placing them one by one on a huge tree while a fire blazed in the background and Mantovani played on the turntable,� she says. These days, the towering tree of her childhood is replaced by two smaller trees: one in the corner of the dining room and another on the second-floor landing. She favours simple and whimsical decorations like the felt mice ornaments she exchanges with her nieces. Every room in the three-bedroom, 1,320-square-foot cottage is subtly dressed for the season, from the vintage bottlebrush trees on the living room mantel to the guest bedroom’s green bed linens to the multiple posies of holly in the sitting and powder rooms. Come December, the home has a distinctly Victorian vibe, decked as it is with freshly cut boughs festooned in ribbons, swags of vintage Christmas cards and an array of scented candles that layer in the fragrance of firewood. This holiday, it may not be possible to entertain a crowd at the cottage, but Nancy looks forward to greeting family and friends (and neighbours, of course) over the front gate to share some old-fashioned Christmas cheer. 48 H H&H NOVEMBER 2020
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The clean-lined stairway, with its crisp white spindles and contrasting handrails, is decorated with garlands and bows for the season.
OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: In the front hall, a charming wallpaper from Nina Campbell is repeated as fabric on the vintage bench. Bench, Of Things Past. OPPOSITE, MIDDLE LEFT: Baking shortbread and gingerbread for the neighbours is something Nancy looks forward to every year. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM LEFT: A small tree welcomes guests in the dining room. “I try and collect a few ornaments every year and make them part of my ongoing Christmas,” says Nancy. OPPOSITE, TOP RIGHT: A gorgeous hutch is home to Nancy’s collection of blue, white and cream dishware. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 49
ABOVE: Nancy got this gilt-framed mirror from an antiques dealer in Louisiana. The same wallpaper is used in the hallway. Wallpaper, Primavera Interior Furnishings; pedestal sink by Kohler, Penner Home Hardware. TOP LEFT: Kelly green velvet accent pillows and buffalo check bedspreads are festive in the upstairs guest bedroom. Potted mini trees, accent pillows, Me&Mo. BOTTOM LEFT: The principal bedroom’s angled walls, antique furniture and luxe bed linens have a 19th-century vibe. Headboard upholstery fabric; TÊlio; desk, Gregory Connor Antiques. OPPOSITE, TOP: The glow from the fireplace has been a constant since the Lockhart family Christmases in Montreal. Subtle greenery and a few ornaments are all it takes to dress up the downstairs sitting room. Armchair; Peaks & Rafters; rattan chest, Fortnum & Mason; art (over fireplace), Simply White Interiors.
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HOLIDAY STYLE STEAL 1. Festive Sprigs
Simple seasonal cuttings are added to the corners of these framed 19th-century French alphabet prints.
2. Banister Garland
A fresh cypress garland is hung from the banister and dressed with Christmas cards.
3. Po ed Amarylis
Planting holiday blooms in an antique soup tureen brings colour to your dining table.
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Whoever thought that a border, however close, could feel like an ocean between us? Take comfort knowing that loved ones will be lighting a candle, in the same traditions we all share, remembering each other. Best wishes to you and yours from all of us at House & Home.
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HOUSE & HOME OF THE MONTH
Home for the
HOLIDAYS Design by SHANNON VOSTERS | Text by IRIS BENAROIA | Photography by ROBIN STUBBERT
ON THIS PASTORAL GOAT FARM, A HERITAGE HOUSE IS REIMAGINED AS A SCANDI-INSPIRED RETREAT. 54 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
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A fresh wreath pinned to the kitchen window with white ribbon has rustic charm. Counters, Anthony Concrete Design; hardware, Richelieu. OPPOSITE: Homeowner Shannon Vosters with husband Sander and children, Henry, 8, Toby, 7, and Daniek, 5. The laneway leading to the farmhouse is Shannon’s favourite part of the property. “It’s so pretty when the tall pines are covered in snow,” she says.
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SHANNON VOSTERS and her husband, Sander, start their day at 5:30 a.m. — they’ve got 303 kids to feed. OK, three are human: that’s Henry, 8, Toby, 7, and Daniek, 5. The rest are good-natured young goats that bed down with 500 other Saanen and Alpine milking goats in a weathered barn not far from the main house. The couple raises the goats on their farm, just outside of Stratford, Ont., in New Hamburg, where more than 40 hectares of flat hayfields are ideal for growing feed. Sander emigrated from Holland in 2000, and comes from a long line of Dutch farmers. “It’s in his blood,” says Shannon, who is the principal of Shannon Vosters Design. She’s worked in residential interior design for 11 years, first specializing in kitchens and then whole-home renovations. Most days, she helps in the barn with morning and evening chores and, in between, she makes time for her design clients and personal projects. They bought the farm in 2015 and named it Chevron Dairy — a play on words that references chevron floors and chèvre cheese. Though Shannon didn’t grow up on a farm like her husband, she says she loves the lifestyle and feels lucky that their kids get to
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In the living room, piles of gifts under the Christmas tree signal that the holidays are near. Sofa, Brentwood Classics; coffee table, rug, Wayfair Canada. OPPOSITE, TOP: “I love having no upper cabinets and lots of natural light,” says Shannon. The family eats breakfast, lunch and dinner at the stained concrete– topped island. Cabinets and table, Roelands Custom Carpentry; stools, Wayfair Canada; runner, Etsy. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM: Shannon switches up the photos on the picture ledges yearly. The family enters the farmhouse through the mudroom, so the official front door is always swagged in greenery. Trim colour, Natural Cream (OC-14), Benjamin Moore.
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I’ve always a gravitated toward natural materials and a nd d co ccolours found in nature. I like a home’s interiors to have a connection to the surroundings Painted shiplap walls and tin pendants are in sync with the modern farmhouse feel. Custom dining table, Third Line Enterprise; dining chairs, Target; pendants, CB2.
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Shannon found this china cabinet on Kijiji. She kept the original caning and hardware but refurbished the piece with a good sanding and several coats of paint. Wall colour (throughout), White Dove (OC-17), trim colour, Natural Cream (OC-14), cabinet colour, Dark Olive (2140-30), Benjamin Moore. H&H H& &H NOVEMBER NOVE NO VEMB MBE ER 2020 59
HOLIDAY STYLE STEAL
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1. Natural Tablescape
Pine boughs, pomegranates and wooden beads create a handsome organic centerpiece. Instead of the usual black candles, try dark green ones for a similar effect.
2. Bedroom Garland Fresh boughs swagged over a headboard smell great. Spritz with water every day to keep fresh.
3. Simple Vignette
A small tree in an earthenware pot and vintage-style art bring a hint of Christmas to the laundry room.
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LEFT: Subway tile meets open shelving and a deep green feature wall for a modern-rustic vibe. Tile, Olympia Tile & Stone; sconce, Amazon; art, LD Shoppe. BELOW: The main-floor bathroom’s black and white palette and clear glass pendants are warmed up by a pale wood vanity. Tile, Olympia Tile & Stone; vanity, faucet, Ikea; mirror, Hudson’s Bay; pendants, Amazon. OPPOSITE, TOP RIGHT: In the principal bedroom, a wool throw and plenty of accent pillows make the space cosy. Bed frame, table lamps, Ikea; rug, Pottery Barn; sconce, Yantzi Home Building Centre.
grow up here. “The children help out on the farm and love playing with the animals,” says Shannon. “And who can resist the goats? They’re such gentle, playful creatures.” Shannon and Sander were drawn to goat farming because of the goats’ friendly natures, and they’ve become passionate about the many health benefits of goat’s milk. Goat milk from their dairy is used in a range of products, including a creamy gouda from local cheesemaker Mountainoak Cheese; they also supply milk to processors through the Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative. So when they bought the property, it was for its location and the quality of the land. But then there was the matter of the 150-year-old farmhouse, which had last been renovated SEE SOURCE GUIDE
in the 1970s. Shannon loved the farmhouse’s simple, unadorned exterior, and wasn’t fazed by the laminate floors, DIY faux finishes and miles of honey oak. “I loved that nothing in the house had been updated,” she says. “There was no guilt when we ripped out the nonfunctional elements.” A generous kitchen was essential for the boisterous family, who needed a large, functional island for prepping and dining. “We love to cook and bake, and we’re home a lot — there aren’t many restaurants around us,” says Shannon. And for the design aesthetic, it was Shannon’s travels in the Netherlands that inspired her. “I love European farmhouses,” she says. “They’re timeless and more pared back, but they still have that warmth.” Oak floors, concrete H&H NOVEMBER 2020 61
Shannon brought depth and drama to Henry and Toby’s bedroom by painting the knotty pine ceiling a deep blue-grey. Even this space gets a festive touch. “I like to bring a bit of Christmas into the boys’ room,” she says of the mini tree placed in a crock. Bed frames, The Novogratz; nightstand, Ikea; wall colour, Steep Cliff Gray (2122-20), Benjamin Moore.
counters and vertical shiplap walls evoke a pastoral quietude not unlike a Dutch Old Master painting. Shannon made sure to layer in cognac, grey-green and burgundy accents as an effective counterpoint to all the pale walls and blond woods. “I’ve always gravitated to natural materials and colours found in nature,” she says. “I like a home’s interiors to have a connection to the surroundings.” Even when she’s adding festive flourishes for Christmas, Shannon finds the most beauty in a less-is-more approach. “I start decorating in early December,” she says. “I love everything to be natural, so we always get a real tree, and real garlands and wreaths. The house smells amazing!” 62 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
Fresh greenery slung over vintage cabinets, doorways and mirrors is subdued but rich and textural. As Christmas draws closer, wonderful baking aromas start emanating from the kitchen, whether it’s Shannon’s grandma’s Christmas pudding or her mom’s layered caramel shortbread. And when the big day finally arrives, Henry, Toby and Daniek wake up extra early to help with the goats, then return to the cosy farmhouse to open the gifts waiting under the tree. They may be yawning by mid-morning, but the family wouldn’t have it any other way: Shannon and Sander cherish every last moment of the holidays spent together, at home with their kids. SEE SOURCE GUIDE
Mountainoak Cheese Goat Gouda is made with Chevron Dairy goat milk TOP LEFT: Daniek with Helen and Petra, a couple of the children’s favourite goats. TOP RIGHT: In addition to goats, the family keeps chickens. Shannon chose to leave the door of the old barn in its rustic state instead of repainting, which might have looked out of place. CENTRE RIGHT: A simple console, country crock and curved vintage mirror make for a welcoming vignette at the side entrance. Mirror, One of a Kind Antique Mall. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 63
INSPIRATION
Deb Nelson HALIFAX “The holidays can be hectic and I often don’t have a lot of time to decorate, so I add natural elements to what I already have. I fill antique baskets with excess boughs cut from the balsam fir trees in my backyard. I love the scent of a Christmas tree in the house, and the boughs add even more fragrance. And while greenery gives a burst of colour, tall branches will add height to your mantel.”
A creamy, wool pom-pom garland adds a touch of softness to the natural greenery. Photo frames, Indigo; pom-pom garland, Conifer Shop; mirror, chandelier (reflected in mirror), Deb Nelson Design.
DESIGNER MANTELS Produced by STACY BEGG | Text by HARLEEN SIDHU
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We asked a few of our favourite designers how they decorate their hearths for the merry season.
“This is an achievable project for everyone,” says Rosie. “Wire some florist oasis onto a metal tray that’s hidden beneath where the branches will be, and start arranging, beginning with the largest boughs and working outward.” Florals, Quince Fine Florals.
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VANCOUVER “Our Christmas tree doesn’t get a makeover because of the memories attached to all the decorations we hang, so the mantel is a great opportunity to try something new. I asked my friend Jessica Clark of Quince Fine Florals to create a largescale arrangement. I foraged greenery from the yard and neighborhood, and Jessica brought along some lovely winter hellebores. It’s all real, and it smells divine! With very little money and effort, the scale of the piece completely transforms the space.” SEE SHOPPING LIST
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Brian Gluckstein TORONTO
“I love softening a mantel with a garland — this one is faux because we like to leave it up for quite some time.” All holiday accents by GlucksteinHome, Hudson’s Bay. 66 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
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“I wanted to keep the look simple but festive and integrate the colours in the room, so I used snowy whites, soft gold and green. I love reindeer as a symbol of the holiday season, and I collect nutcrackers, so I always have to incorporate them into my holiday decorating. This year, I went with classic all-white.”
A bowl of favourite vintage ornaments from Garrow’s childhood and a red apple wreath sit on a petite side table in front of the hearth. Garlands, Dutch Flower Line; berry branches, wreath (on side table), Jamali Garden.
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NEW YORK CITY “My decorations tend to get more elaborate with each passing year. It started with just a bough of evergreen, then I added faux berry branches — real ones become a decorator’s nightmare when the berries end up on the carpet — and this year, the pinecones along the top. My mantel offers a wonderful vista in my open-concept apartment, and I like that it’s a nice deep, dark finish — colourful holiday decorations really pop!” SEE SHOPPING LIST
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Erin gave her pinecone stocking holders a facelift with a coat of cream paint. Faux garland, Home Smith; black candlesticks, CB2; pillar candle holders (on mantel) and vases (on shelves) by Sophie Cook, Hollace Cluny; candles, Wills & Prior; rug, Y&Co.
Erin Feasby “We have these jewel-toned monogrammed stockings in plaid, tartan and houndstooth patterns, and I wanted to pull out their claret and plum palette. So, I tucked goldand wine-coloured eucalyptus leaves into a faux garland, and mixed in black iron candlesticks, my silver trophy and real amaryllis. I love lighting the fire and seeing our initials all lined up in a row.� 68 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
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Sophie Burke VANCOUVER
“I’m not a big fan of faux greenery,” says Sophie. “You miss the scent from the real thing!” Armchairs by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Cassina; fireplace tools, Eldvarm; sconces, Schoolhouse.
Photography by Janis Nicolay
“I wanted the mantel to feel really warm and natural, and I liked the idea of just using greenery, instead of mixing in any colour. I often use fir or cedar branches to decorate but decided to switch it up with eucalyptus this year. I made the garland myself by laying the eucalyptus pieces out in the shape I wanted, and wiring them together. I love the look of large baskets filled with firewood and how all the candles add a soft glow to the room.”
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HOLIDAY DECORATING Instead of a front hall, a striking panelled dining room leads on to the rest of the house, enfilade style. Chandelier, Bijan Royal; antique dining chairs, Of Things Past.
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A roaring fire keeps the chill at bay on Philip Mitchell (left) and Mark Narsansky’s covered portico, just off the living room.
VEN WITH OFFICES IN NEW YORK AND TORONTO, clients all over the continent and a book for Rizzoli on the way, Philip Mitchell prefers to spend most of his time ensconced in the quaintly named White Cottage. He shares this rambling home in the village of Chester, N.S., with his husband, advertising executive Mark Narsansky, and their two butter-wouldn’t-melt Ganaraskans, Jacob and Wylo. I caught up with the renowned designer while he was setting the table for dinner guests (one of his favourite things to do) and we chatted about design, restoring old homes and how to get ready for the holidays. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 71
A maximalist Christmas tree has pride of place next to the living room fireplace; Philip and Mark proudly display locally made ornaments on its branches. Armchairs, George Smith; jute rug by Stark, Elte.
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LEFT: Mark’s snow globe collection creates a whimsical holiday moment on a vintage table in the living room.
Q&A ARREN WILLIAMS: Tell me all about this gorgeous house! Did you renovate? PHILIP MITCHELL: This place is super traditional, mainly because it was built in 1795 and we wanted to honour the history of the home. The house has Cape Cod touches, even Georgian aspects, but there was a lot we wanted to change. It was definitely a fun project. The kitchen was originally in the basement, so the house was basically disassembled during the renovation, then catalogued and assessed to see what could be reused. Everything was stored in nine storage units, including all the old wall and ceiling joists that were sent to a millwork company, milled down and turned into decorative panelling. Even though the reno took almost three times as long and cost three times as much, we’re so happy in the end! TOP RIGHT: For the festive season, the side lights flanking the front door are accented with classic evergreen garlands, and berries are added to the boxwood planters. Lantern, sconces, Cape Cod Lanterns; planters, RH. BOTTOM RIGHT: For even more Christmas cheer, Philip dresses all the gates on their property with an evergreen wreath and red ribbon. SEE SOURCE GUIDE
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“BOTH OF US ARE COOKS, SO WE MADE SURE THE KITCHEN WAS THE HEART OF THE HOME” TOP LEFT: “We have three bars in the house, and everything is always stocked,” says Philip. “We love classic martinis, but we have anything from champagne to Chablis on hand to keep our guests happy.” Curtain fabric, Primavera Interior Furnishings. BOTTOM RIGHT: The kitchen includes plenty of space for baking and entertaining. Ceiling fixtures, Cape Cod Lanterns; custom pot rack, Ann Morris Lighting; open rack hutch (right), 1stdibs; trim and painted cabinet colour, Dune White (CC-70), Benjamin Moore. OPPOSITE: Upper cabinets were sacrificed to make room for the sink and banquette, with the latter designed to offer spectacular views across the water. Custom pendant (right), Urban Electric Co.; table, Sharon O’Dowd Custom Furniture; custom banquette, CCI Custom Furnishings.
RIGHT: Mark’s love of baking knows no bounds. In fact, he’s working on a cookbook (his specialties include chocolate butter tarts and shortbread).
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HOLIDAY STYLE STEAL 1. Happy Hutch
Give open storage a holiday spin by adding red baubles to your collection of dishes. Here, emerald green antique Majolicaware, mid-century finds and ceramics from Portugal and Spain are bejewelled with ornaments for a dash of Christmas style.
2. Festive Tablesetting
Dress your table with mix-and-match china, vintage cranberry glassware and simple roses in bud vases to up the seasonal vibe.
3. Special Collectibles The holidays are a perfect time to display cherished items like a collection of new and antique rolling pins or a set of well-loved copper cookware.
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The antique games table comfortably hosts smaller get-togethers (or Scrabble and backgammon tournaments) during the holidays. Pendant, Urban Electric Co.; rug, Elte.
AW: The kitchen was really in the basement? PM: Yes! The only thing that was upstairs was a servery that connected to the kitchen below, which obviously didn’t suit us. We wanted a large family-style kitchen; both of us are cooks and Mark is an incredible baker, so we made sure the kitchen was the heart of the home. We also wanted to take advantage of the view. The prime spot is a big banquette built into the bay window that overlooks the ocean. SEE SOURCE GUIDE
AW: I love that the living room is so layered; how did you create the look? PM: I’m a huge textile person. I love anything touched by hand, like embroidery and block-printing, and, of course, I love antique textiles, too. I don’t buy things because something goes with them, I buy things because I love them. If I respond to a certain textile, I just have to have it. Most of the pieces in this house, especially anything upholstered, H&H NOVEMBER 2020 77
While much of the house is light and bright, Philip chose a richer, darker palette in the powder room. An old chest was repurposed as a vanity. Blind and curtain fabric, Lee Jofa.
were already in a certain fabric, and we just made it work. The one sofa we made has the Aerin Lauder zigzag fabric from Lee Jofa, but that was the only new piece; the rest we just had. We have two dogs, and things do wear. Visitors often remark on the mix of patterns and how the house feels so comfortable. AW: Getting ready for the holidays takes some planning. What are your tricks? PM: The collections start to come out at the beginning of December, like the nutcrackers and snow globes, and the Victorian feather tree goes up in Mark’s painting studio. We’re totally “real” people: we love real Christmas trees, and fresh garlands and magnolia leaves. But because of that, they only last so long. We bring in the trees a week before Christmas, give them time for the branches to fall, then we’ll start to decorate. AW: And what’s your idea of the perfect host gift? PM: I always say to people, just bring something baked that you’ve made yourself, or even bought. And rather than buying something elaborate and expensive, if someone shows up with a beautiful piece of Roquefort, it’s such a nice token! 78 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
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The bedroom is a medley of pale neutral tones to keep the focus on the antique pine mantel, a favourite piece that Philip had built into the space. Ceiling fixture, RomEla Antique Lighting; armchairs, Lee Jofa. OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: While things are quieter during the winter, come summertime, the wharf is where dinner guests moor their boats. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM LEFT: Even Mark’s painting studio is decorated for the holidays. “Our guests often like to wander the house,” says Philip. Curtain fabric, Primavera Interior Furnishings.
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FESTIVE STYLE
Produced by JENNIFER KOPER and KAI ETHIER Text by JENNA WILHELMSEN Photography by VALERIE WILCOX
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H&H’S DESIGN EDITORS DREAM UP 12 EASY DIYS THAT GIVE HANDMADE DECORATIONS A GORGEOUS, GROWN-UP TWIST.
1. HOLIDAY CARD TREE
2. HANUKKAH CANDLE GIFT BAGS
What You’ll Need • Large vase with wide mouth • Branches • Florist oasis • Holiday cards • Needle and thread For a fresh way to display your holiday cards, start with a vase of sculptural branches (florist oasis will help secure them). Then, add hanging loops to your favourite greetings using a needle and thread, and hang the cards at different levels on the branches. Vase, Cynthia Findlay Antiques.
What You’ll Need • Decorative patterned paper • Scissors • Glue • 8 gift bags • Yellow tissue paper Spruce up plain gift bags with paper candle decorations for each night of Hanukkah. Cut out decorative paper into rectangles of various sizes for your candle bases, and glue them onto the bags. Next, cut yellow “flames” out of tissue paper and add them to the top of the candles. Using two layers of tissue paper for each candle will create a dynamic effect. Gift bags, Michaels.
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3. COLOURFUL PAPER BAG STAR What You’ll Need • 7–8 medium paper bags (in one colour or varying shades of the same colour) • Glue • Scissors • Tape Hang a paper bag star in a window for a heavenly holiday look. To create one star, glue together 7 to 8 bags: Take the first bag, collapsed and flat-side up, with the opening pointing away from you, and run a line of glue down the middle and along the bottom to make an upside down T shape. Glue the second bag to the first, and repeat until all bags are glued together in a stack. Once the glue has dried, cut off both corners at the top of the stack, creating a point. Take hold of the first and last bag and open the stack like an accordion. Glue or tape the first and last bags together at the bottom ends to form the star shape. This craft may sound complicated, but it’s not: visit houseandhome.com/paperbagstar for our how-to! Paper bags, Michaels; throw pillows, Elte.
4. DIP-DYED GIFT WRAP What You’ll Need • All-purpose powder dye • Plastic container • Rubber gloves • Roll of white kraft paper Turn white kraft paper into pretty gift wrap. Begin by diluting dye in water in a plastic container (use less dye for paler effects). Cut the kraft paper to the desired size for gift-wrapping, and fold it multiple times into whatever shape you like. Then, dip the corners or edges of the folded paper into the dye, leaving it for a few seconds and up to a minute. Unfold and lay on a flat, protected surface. When dry, wrap your gifts!
5. EVERGREEN GIFT TOPPERS What You’ll Need • Flexible branches • Greenery • Feathers • Pinecones • Floral wire Personalize presents by topping them with fresh green clippings. First, form slim, pliable branches into a mini wreath shape and secure with floral wire, then add sprigs of greenery, feathers and pinecones. Just before you deliver your gifts, tie the fresh decorations to the boxes with ribbon for presents that are truly one of a kind.
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6. SEASONAL CENTERPIECE What You’ll Need • Pillar candles • Large tray • Fresh greenery • Dried florals • Pomegranates Pomegranates are a symbol of abundance and good luck, making them a meaningful choice for a holiday centerpiece. Group pillar candles of various heights in the centre of a decorative tray, then artfully arrange greenery, dried florals and pomegranates around the candles. Brass tray, Cynthia Findlay Antiques.
7. FELT LEAF GARLAND What You’ll Need • Felt • Scissors • Hot glue or fabric glue • Needle and thread • Ribbon A felt garland reminiscent of laurel leaves has a fresh look for the holidays. Cut leaf shapes out of felt in two complementary hues. To give the leaves dimension, pinch one end of each leaf and glue to hold in place. Sew the pinched end of the leaves onto a long piece of ribbon, layering them as you go, to create a lush, natural effect. Felt, The Felt Store; cream box, Elte.
8. OMBRÉ WOOD BLOCK MENORAH What You’ll Need • Three 12"-long by 2"-square wood pieces • Handsaw and mitre box • Sandpaper • Wood clamp • Drill with round circle bit • Plastic container • All-purpose powder dye Create a striking menorah from wood blocks. Cut wood into varying heights with a handsaw and mitre box, then sand any rough edges. One by one, clamp each block to a sturdy surface and drill a hole partway into the top for the candle. Next, in a plastic container, dilute dye in water and submerge the bottom half of each block, removing blocks at different times to achieve varied colour saturations. Use two colours of dye to mix up the look, or dye the blocks to different heights to add visual interest.
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9. CITRUS AND FRESH HERBS DIFFUSER What You’ll Need • Glass jar • 3–5 dried orange slices • Sprigs of rosemary or pine or fir • 3–4 cinnamon sticks • 1–2 tbsp cloves • 2–3 star anise seed pods • Instruction card Treat friends to the most delicious scents of the season! Fill a glass jar with dried fruit, sprigs of rosemary, pine or fir, cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise seed pods. Attach a card with instructions to add the contents to a pot with 2 to 3 cups of water, then simply simmer and enjoy.
10. SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS What You’ll Need • 1 cup all-purpose flour • ½ cup salt • ¾ cup white acrylic paint • ½ cup water • Toothpick • Star anise seed pods • Dresden trim, or other embossed paper trim, decorative paper or stickers Decorated salt dough ornaments add a handmade yet haute touch to your holiday tree. In a bowl, combine flour and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together white acrylic paint and water. Pour half of the paint mixture into the dry mixture and mix until a dough ball begins to form. Add more if dough doesn’t come together. Knead for 30 seconds, then roll out and cut dough into desired shapes. Use a toothpick to make a hole at the top of the ornaments for hanging thread. Press star anise seed pods, Dresden trim or other decorations into the dough, then harden the ornaments on a tray for at least 24 hours. Dresden trim, The Paper Place. 84 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
11. FRESH AND FAUX WREATH What You’ll Need • Twig or wreath base • Fresh greenery • Faux florals or greenery Leave a festive last impression with an embellished wreath hung on the inside of your front door. Buy a twig or wreath base from your local craft store, then tuck in fresh greenery, faux winter florals and other sprigs as desired.
12. WINTRY LANTERNS What You’ll Need • Black iron and glass lanterns • Cotton batting • Mini house ornaments • Mini bottlebrush trees • Battery-operated string lights • Wood blocks Create a charming holiday vignette by filling lanterns with cotton batting, mini houses, bottlebrush trees and string lights. Insert small wood blocks at the back or sides to create varying heights for your whimsical scenes.
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DESIGN The original dining room was combined with the kitchen to create a charming eat-in banquette area. Chandelier, wicker chairs, Foxglove Antiques & Galleries; table, Carrocel Interiors; brick flooring, Creekside Tile Company.
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Tommy recently launched TOM, his namesake design firm, partnering with Lindsay Mens Craig and Kate Stuart.
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DESIGNER TOMMY SMYTHE BRINGS NEW LIFE — AND A HOST OF MODERN COMFORTS — TO A 230-YEAR-OLD HOUSE IN CHARLESTON, S.C. TOP LEFT: The mercury mirroring of the refrigerator’s custom panel makes it look authentically antique, as does the vintage hardware. “The fridge pull is an antique door pull — probably from a bank — so it doesn’t look appliance-y,” says Tommy. Refrigerator pull, The Door Store; drawer latches, Rejuvenation; lantern, The Antique and Artisan Gallery; runner, J&D Oriental Rugs Co.; flush-mount light fixture by Thomas O’Brien, Circa Lighting. TOP RIGHT: The original fireplace was painted off-black to match the ebonized island. Counter (left), Caesarstone; armchair, ottoman, John Derian Dry Goods; loop pulls (on island), The Door Store. SEE SOURCE GUIDE
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The owners often work at the Gustavian dining table; the chairs are local finds that were bleached to update them. Antique ginger jars balance the scale of the chunky lantern. Dining table, Alexandra Antiques; dining chairs, ginger jars, Seventeen South Antiques; chair upholstery fabric, Kravet Canada. OPPOSITE, TOP: Black lanterns, a Tommy Smythe signature, are a counterpoint to the living room’s pale putty palette. Sofas, Acquisitions Interiors; sunburst mirror, armchairs, white table lamp (background, left), Foxglove Antiques & Galleries. 88 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
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IT’S BEEN A BIG YEAR for Tommy Smythe. Not only did the designer turn 50 this past summer, he launched a design firm, TOM, along with fellow Sarah Richardson Design alums Lindsay Mens Craig and Kate Stuart. “I always wondered what it would be like to be out on my own,” says Tommy, who spent 19 years working with Sarah on multiple TV shows and design projects. “I wanted to try a new concept, where I gathered a community of designers, project managers and technicians to execute their skills on a per project basis, assembling a perfect team for each client.” They tested that concept with a to-the-studs renovation of a circa-1790s home in Charleston, their farewell project for Sarah Richardson Design before launching TOM. The design brief? To make all the modern amenities disappear and highlight the home’s historical character. That meant finding local contractors and craftspeople who could recreate antique foxed mirrors, carve a new wood mantel to replicate an original or hide air-conditioning ducts in a chimney breast. LEFT: A stripped mahogany demilune sideboard serves as a surface area for keys and mail. Grasscloth, Kravet Canada; sideboard, 1stdibs; runner, J&D Oriental Rugs Co.; lantern, Jamb; wainscotting colour, School House White (291), Farrow & Ball. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 89
ABOVE: “Florals can be bossy,” says Tommy of the sitting area in the principal bedroom. “You need strong architectural elements such as wainscotting and striped wallpaper to match the gutsiness.” The closets are concealed behind jib doors flanking the fireplace. Lantern, Foxglove Antiques & Galleries; wallpaper, Farrow & Ball; bed frame, Chairish; custom duvet bedding fabric, Kravet Canada; coffee table, Acquisitions Interiors; vintage rug, J&D Oriental Rugs Co.; sisal rug, Elte. LEFT: “They’re like a little girl’s party dress,” says Tommy of the guest room’s twin beds, which have been designed with children in mind. Wallpaper, Schumacher; bed frames, RH; bedding fabric by Zimmer + Rohde, Bilbrough & Co.; mirror, The Antique and Artisan Gallery; benches, Foxglove Antiques & Galleries; nightstand, Christie Antique & Vintage Show.
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An Italian metal olive branch sconce is paired with a Gustavian cabinet in the principal bedroom for an eclectic mix. Wallpaper, Farrow & Ball; cabinet, The Antique and Artisan Gallery; sconce, The Door Store; chair, Greenwich Living Antiques & Design Centré.
Among the crew on site, Lindsay Mens Craig confides that Tommy was fondly referred to as “Maestro.” She says, “Tommy and I have such a special working relationship, and Charleston is Southern charm on steroids. I fell in love with the architecture, the people and their dedication to craftsmanship; it was perfection.” By Tommy’s estimation, the 3,500-square-foot house had been renovated in the 1930s, and then again in the ’80s. But the clients wanted to reconnect the house with its true heritage, so Tommy and Lindsay went back to the city’s SEE SOURCE GUIDE
roots, touring local museums for inspiration that was authentically Charleston. They suggested a fresh combination of aquamarine, marble grey and soft lilac hues to reflect the city’s seaport heritage and location. The house was furnished with pieces that looked as if they had been collected over 50 years instead of months. The clients didn’t want to feel like they were living in a time capsule, though, so they instituted a “no brown furniture or crystal chandeliers” policy. “They wanted a lighter, brighter vibe,” says Tommy. “The furniture is either painted or fabricated in a light wood to suit the reality of casual living.” The home’s original footprint was retained, but some spaces were opened up. The cramped kitchen was enlarged by combining it with the original dining room. “In the 1790s, the kitchen might not have even been inside the house because of fire concerns,” says Tommy. “So we didn’t conjure up a kitchen of the 1790s, but one that looks like it might have been created at the turn of the last century, using materials that were prevalent at that time, like beadboard and brick flooring.” When sourcing antique furniture, there’s no such thing as a one-stop shop. “We got as much as we could from local consignment shops in Charleston,” says Tommy. “Some of these dealers are the best in the U.S.” He also hit up shops in Savannah, Atlanta and a cluster of antique dealers who landed in Stamford, Conn., when NYC rents went up. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 91
LEFT: Ikat accent pillows and block print–style bed linens are a bold look in this guest room. Bed frame, Serena & Lily; bedding fabric, Lee Jofa; sunburst mirror, Decorum Decorative Finds; table lamp, Foxglove Antiques & Galleries; nightstand, William-Wayne & Co. BOTTOM: “Every room needs a mirror,” says Tommy of the gold leaf– framed mirror in the guest bathroom. “It reflects light, adds glamour and gives a sense of occasion.” Sconces by Studio VC, Circa Lighting; vanity, Wynsum Antiques & Interiors; sink, tile, Waterworks. OPPOSITE: In a hot city like Charleston, marble is a cool counterpoint in the principal ensuite. Traditional handheld sprays look historical, as does antique furniture. Tub by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery; drum table, The Antique and Artisan Gallery; mirror, vanity table, Peachtree Battle Antiques & Interiors; floor tile, Creekside Tile Company; wall colour, Pale Powder (204), Farrow & Ball.
One of the toughest challenges when renovating a historical home is reconciling all the technology and amenities that today’s homeowners need (looking at you, Wi-Fi). “I love old houses that function like new houses, but it’s an advanced manoeuvre for any builder,” says Tommy. “We had to bring walls forward, move ceilings up or down and utilize floor cavities and attic space for a great deal of equipment, then make sure the conduits were hidden.” Wood-burning fireplaces were roughed in for gas, and heating and ventilation units typically built into bulkheads were hidden or camouflaged by chimney breasts. Three jib doors were added in the principal bedroom to conceal closets, and china was stashed behind two more in the living–dining room. “Our goal was to make this house livable for the next 200 years,” says Tommy, who has high praise for the tradespeople and builders whose age-old techniques had to dovetail with the tech and comforts of modern living. Well played, Maestro. 92 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
The fresh combination of aquamarine, marble grey and soft lilac hues reflects Charleston’s seaport heritage and location
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A window seat layered in light and dark textures offers a quiet respite. Millwork (throughout), Eyco Building Group.
A CONTEMPORARY VANCOUVER HOME IS WARMED UP WITH NATURAL ELEMENTS, THANKS TO SAGE ADVICE FROM DESIGNER AMI McKAY. ORE OFTEN THAN NOT, a designer’s role is to create a dream space for clients. Occasionally, however, they’re pressed into service in other ways. So when designer Ami McKay of Pure Design Inc. received a call asking if she would serve as a sounding board for a prospective client, she was happy to help. The client and her husband were renovating a home in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood with a traditional exterior. Inside, though, they wanted a thoroughly modern look. “I’m a design nut and love a good project, but this was a totally different beast,” says the client. “How would I seamlessly dovetail that traditional exterior with a contemporary interior?” To get the balance right, she turned to Ami, whom she’d been following on Instagram. She loved how the designer created contemporary spaces that never felt sterile; clean lines and warm colours were Ami’s calling cards. She wanted a black kitchen but wondered if Ami would say that the idea was crazy. “I was looking for someone to guide me, quell my fears and tell me I was on the right track.”
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TOP LEFT: Light white oak cabinets pair well with black barstools for contrast and drama. TOP RIGHT: A blue door adds an elegant but beachy vibe while tall birch logs bring a subtle touch of holiday. Birch logs, Pure Shoppe; wreath design, Ami McKay. RIGHT: At the back door, dark cabinets create a moody entrance; hex floor tile hints at the modern interior beyond. Tile, Ames Tile & Stone. OPPOSITE: The interplay between the black cabinets and the pale floors and counters provides a study in balance. Pendants by Kuzco Lighting, Vancouver Lighting; counter, SSC Countertops; flooring, Olive Tree Flooring; painted cabinet colour, Twilight Zone (2127-10), Benjamin Moore.
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A bright piece of art adds warmth to the otherwise simple dining room. Pendant by Moooi, Lumens; dining table, Lock & Mortice; dining chairs, EQ3. OPPOSITE, TOP: Two wood-and-camel leather armchairs break up the neutral palette of white, grey and black. Ceiling fixture by Kuzco Lighting, Vancouver Lighting.
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“WE BROUGHT IN EARTHY COLOURS TO MAKE IT FEEL MORE RELAXED AN ND COMFORTABLE” — AMI McKAY LEFT: Although nothing screams “Christmas,” small touches nod to the warmth of the holidays, like the casually draped pom-pom throw, simple greenery and delicious treats. Sectional, Montauk Sofa; coffee table, RH; throw, Rug & Weave; floor lamp, West Elm. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 99
HOLIDAY STYLE STEAL 1. Natural Garland
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Ami strung the tree with Vancouver-based Steelwood Design’s birch garland.
2. Upcycled Gift Tag A letter gift tag comes courtesy of a repurposed “Merry Christmas” garland.
3.. Stylish Snack Vignette A gingerbread family is placed beneath a string of wooden beads with cards. An oversized mug and cookie bowl allow Santa to refuel in style.
4.. Pared-back Greenery Simple “less is more” arrangements of green leaves provide modern punch.
5.. Festive Florals Ami buys flower bundles and then deconstructs them with greens and ranunculus. “I wanted warmth with contrast, and also deep colour to reflect the black tones in the kitchen,” she says.
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ABOVE: The homeowner’s son steals a snack while waiting for Santa. Gas fireplace insert, Urban Fireplaces. LEFT: Beautifully wrapped gifts await under the minimalist tree. Tree basket, tea towels, pom-pom trim, tree gift wrap, HomeSense.
Ami didn’t lose any time offering her seasoned insight and positive encouragement. “This client already had a lot of experience renovating,” says Ami. “She just didn’t want to make any costly mistakes — she needed a cheerleader!” For starters, Ami suggested white oak to help balance out those not-crazy black kitchen cabinets. White oak herringbone-patterned floors now serve as a nod to the traditional exterior (Ami found someone who hand-jigged each piece), while the rest of the interior balances a clean and contemporary counterpoint that always reads warm. “Sometimes in modern black, white and grey interiors, people make the mistake of not having any grounding tones,” says Ami. “We made sure pillows were SEE SOURCE GUIDE
on the warmer side and we brought in earthy colours to make it feel more relaxed and comfortable.” When the couple was ready to finally move in to their new, “old” home, the holidays were just around the corner. It was time for Ami to don a different hat. To ready the house for the Christmas season, she brought her signature less-is-more magic to the forefront. With a nimble touch, the former florist deconstructed bouquets and placed them in tiny vases, and decorated a simple tree with artful wood accents like birch offcuts. “It’s not garish, but it’s still festive,” says the homeowner, who loved Ami’s holiday style. It’s just the right subtle touch for this contemporary space — and a fitting way to celebrate their partnership. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 101
LEFT: A cosy family room is tucked away by the back entry. BOTTOM LEFT: Playtime on the furniture shows that nothing is too precious in this welcoming space. Sofa, CF Interiors; rug, Marra Market. BOTTOM RIGHT: The principal bathroom’s clean lines and neutral palette are timeless and calming. Pendant, Inform Interiors; counter, SSC Countertops; tile, Fontile Kitchen & Bath.
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A hand-painted mural by artist Dana Mooney is striking in the principal bedroom. Bed frame, nightstand, Fullhouse Modern; rug, West Elm.
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Feast Big flavours and clever techniques take the classic turkey dinner to new heights.
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ON’T MESS WITH THE TURKEY” might be the best advice of all. Chances are your clan looks forward to the same recipes you’ve been making every Thanksgiving or Christmas for years. But you can elevate those flavours and textures, and slip some umami into your sauces and side dishes without losing the beat. Eshun Mott explains the dry-brine method for a perfectly crispy-skinned bird, plus a new luxurious deep-flavoured gravy and a clever way to glaze root vegetables. There’s bolder cranberry sauce, and her Cornbread and Oyster Dressing is a revival of a New England classic dish. For dessert, you can still have the sweets tray and essential fruitcake, along with Eshun’s homemade cream puffs. Or save that one for New Year’s Eve. This may be the most memorable version of the classic feast, ever! Enjoy!
PERFECTLY CRISP ROAST TURKEY VINEGAR GLAZED ROOTS CORNBREAD AND OYSTER DRESSING CRANBERRY AND BEET RELISH SAVOURY SWISS CHARD AND MUSHROOM BUNDLES CREAM PUFFS WITH CIDER-CARAMELIZED APPLES AND BOURBON CREAM
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This gravy is made with Madeira, a fortified wine from Portugal
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PERFECTLY CRISP ROAST TURKEY Dry-brined, rubbed with spiced butter and V-rack-roasted, this delicious turkey is all about the details.
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VINEGAR GLAZED ROOTS These veggies are hit with horseradish and vinegar, then tempered with honey and caramelized shallots.
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CORNBREAD AND OYSTER DRESSING This herbed oyster stuffing feels like a special occasion all on its own.
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CRANBERRY AND BEET RELISH With more complexity than a basic cranberry sauce, this deep red relish has a tangy punch.
Candleholders, Wills & Prior.
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SAVOURY SWISS CHARD AND MUSHROOM BUNDLES There’s a chance you may have a vegetarian at your holiday table: here’s a substantial, elegant side dish that everyone can enjoy. 108 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
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CREAM PUFFS WITH CIDER-CARAMELIZED APPLES AND BOURBON CREAM Making cream puffs is easier than you think! This festive dessert is the perfect ending to your holiday meal.
The cream is lightly sweetened and flavoured with bourbon
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We’re sharing one of our most requested recipes from Dyan Solomon for Le Killer Chocolate Cookies from Olive + Gourmando in Montreal. Q: The dark chocolate cookies at Olive + Gourmando are outrageous. I would love to make them over the holidays. Do you think she’d part with the recipe? — GLORIA, Kingston, Ont.
A: Dyan says the key to these cookies is to buy the best chocolate you can find — she uses a mixture of Callebaut and Valrhona. It’s also vital to keep a close eye on them while they’re baking, as they burn easily.
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IN THE SPIRIT An artisanal Irish whiskey from Glendalough Distillery, Pot Still whiskey is made in oak casks, infusing it with a touch of sweetness. A neck tag on each bottle links to a video of the tree and cask your specific batch came from. Bring a bottle to your next holiday gathering for the perfect host gift. Approx. $85. At LCBO.
COOKBOOK OF THE MONTH Diala’s Kitchen by Diala Canelo Canadian food and travel writer Diala Canelo has always been inspired by fresh ingredients, bold flavours and healthy eats from around the globe. Her cookbook, Diala’s Kitchen, brings that inspiration home with 100 recipes celebrating vegetableforward and pescatarianfriendly dishes, all with an international spin. Standout recipes include Salmon Tacos with Chipotle Crema, Wild Mushrooms Over Creamy Polenta with Mascarpone and Caramelized Banana and Cinnamon Loaf. Penguin Random House, 2020, $38. 110 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
Tea Time Not only does the Hay Sowden Electric kettle boil water in under five minutes, but it looks handsome on your counter, too. $95. Through MoMA Design Store.
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With five speed settings, suction prevention and a scratch-resistant blade guard, the new Vitamix immersion blender takes puréeing soups and sauces to the next level. $200. Through Vitamix.
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Looking for a sophisticated gift for your favourite home cook? Material The Fundamentals 7-piece set features essential kitchen utensils — think knives, tongs and wooden spoons — that can handle any task, from everyday meal prep to holiday entertaining. Bonus: the tools are stylishly stored in a walnut block! $259. Through Indigo. SEE SHOPPING LIST
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Perfectly Crisp Roast Turkey SERVES 8
Ask your butcher for a fresh (not frozen) free-range turkey — heritage birds can sometimes be a little leaner and drier. Adding baking powder to the brine mixture results in a crispier skin, and using a V-rack over a baking sheet for the roasting may mean more splatters in your oven, but it’ll allow air to circulate around the turkey and roast the dark meat more evenly. Serve this turkey with our super-flavourful Madeira Gravy! PLAN AHEAD: Dry-brine the turkey in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. The bird will also need 60 minutes to come to room temperature before roasting. PREP TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 4 hours 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs.) Dry Brine 2 tbsp Diamond kosher salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper For Turkey 1 onion, halved 10 branches fresh thyme ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1½ tsp crushed fennel seed 1½ tsp dried thyme 1 tsp hot smoked paprika Madeira Gravy ¾ cup pan drippings (fat skimmed off) ⅓ cup Madeira 2½ cups homemade or low-sodium chicken or turkey stock, divided ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp whipping cream (optional) DRY-BRINE TURKEY 1. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. In small bowl, combine salt, baking powder and pepper. Over rimmed baking sheet, hold turkey upright by legs. Sprinkle back of turkey with rub, then set down on rack placed on baking sheet and sprinkle turkey with rest of salt mixture until evenly coated. Set tray with turkey in refrigerator,
and leave uncovered for 8 to 24 hours. 2. Remove turkey from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. PREPARE TURKEY 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Stuff turkey with onion and fresh thyme. Tie legs together and place turkey into V-rack over clean and sturdy rimmed baking sheet. 2. In small bowl, combine melted butter with fennel seed, dried thyme and smoked paprika, and brush all over turkey. ROAST TURKEY 1. In bottom third of oven, roast turkey for 30 minutes, or until skin is nicely browned. 2. Brush with any remaining butter mixture, cover breast and legs loosely with foil, turn oven down to 325°F and continue roasting for 2 to 2½ hours, or until instant-read thermometer reads 165°F at thickest part of breast or thigh. Turkey will continue to cook before it begins to cool. MAKE GRAVY AND SERVE TURKEY 1. Transfer V-rack with turkey to carving board to rest for 30 minutes before carving (this will give you much juicer meat). Drain any juices into gravy separator or measuring cup, and carefully transfer any juices from rimmed baking sheet to gravy separator as well. 2. If baking sheet has sticky drippings attached to it, put on oven mitts, then, over medium-high heat, place it on stovetop and pour Madeira over top. 3. Use wooden spoon or silicone spatula to scrape up and incorporate drippings into Madeira. Let boil for 1 minute, or until fully dissolved, then carefully pour into medium pot. If baking sheet doesn’t have drippings attached, simply pour Madeira into pot, bring to boil and boil for 1 minute. 4. To pot add reserved drippings, 2 cups of stock and bring to a boil. In small bowl, whisk flour with remaining ½ cup cold stock until smooth, then add to pot in slow, steady stream while whisking to incorporate. 5. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until gravy is thickened and flavourful. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding a little cream if desired. Strain and
transfer to gravy boat. You should have about 3 cups of very flavourful gravy. 6. Carve turkey and serve with Madeira Gravy.
Vinegar Glazed Roots SERVES 8
PREP TIME: 25 minutes TOTAL TIME: 55 minutes Glazing vegetables can be a little tricky. You want your vegetables to be cooked through at just the right time so they can be glazed without being over or undercooked. This recipe reverses the process to make it a bit more flexible. Finishing the vegetables with the glazing and sautéing steps also allows you to cook the vegetables in stages when making a larger meal. 4 cups water 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 lb. small parsnips, peeled and halved or quartered lengthwise, cut into 3" lengths 1½ lbs. carrots, peeled and halved or quartered lengthwise, cut into 3" lengths 8 oz. radishes (2 cups) halved, or quartered if large 3 large shallots, sliced ¼ cup honey ¼ cup unsalted butter 3 tbsp prepared horseradish Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp chopped Italian parsley COOK VEGETABLES 1. In large sauté pan over high heat, combine water, vinegar, parsnips and pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until parsnips are tender. Using slotted spoon, remove from pan. Reserve. 2. Add carrots, radishes and shallots to pan and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender, adding more boiling water to pan if needed. Using slotted spoon, remove from pan. Stop the cooking process at this point and reserve cooking liquid and cooked vegetables until just before dinner time. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 115
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AS SHOWN ON PAGES 104 TO 109 GLAZE VEGETABLES 1. In same pan, over high heat, add honey and butter to cooking liquid and bring to a boil for 8 minutes, or until liquid is reduced to about ¾ cup. Add horseradish and reserved vegetables. 2. Reduce heat slightly and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until vegetables are lightly browned and nicely glazed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to serving plate and sprinkle with parsley.
MAKE CORNBREAD 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease 8" square pan and line bottom with parchment paper. 2. In medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and chili powder and stir with fork to blend. Add eggs and buttermilk, and stir until just combined. Add butter and stir until uniform. Scrape into prepared pan and bake for 22 minutes, or until set and lightly golden. Let cool.
Cornbread and Oyster Dressing SERVES 8
PREP TIME: 45 minutes TOTAL TIME: 2 hours For this dressing, you can bake the cornbread ahead of time, if you like (it freezes well). If you prefer to buy premade cornbread, look for one with very little sugar. You will need about 800 grams. Cornbread 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1½ tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp sugar 2 tsp chili powder 2 large eggs 1½ cups buttermilk ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Stuffing 1 pan Cornbread (see recipe above) ¼ cup olive oil, divided 170 g (6 oz.) bacon, diced 1 cup diced onions 1 cup diced fennel 1 tbsp chopped garlic 1 tsp chili flakes ¼ cup chopped green onion ¼ cup chopped parsley 2 tsp chopped sage 1½ tsp chopped thyme 12 medium fresh oysters, shucked with their liquid, about ½ cup total (use kitchen scissors to chop) 2 large eggs, beaten ½–1 cup chicken stock 116 H&H NOVEMBER 2020
MAKE STUFFING 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. In bowl, crumble cornbread into 1" pieces and smaller. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and toss with cornbread to coat. On baking sheet, spread out in single layer and bake for 15 minutes, or until slightly dried and crisped at edges. Set aside. 2. Heat frying pan on medium heat. Add bacon and sauté for 8 minutes, or until crisp. Using slotted spoon, remove from pan. 3. Add remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil to pan. Over medium-high heat, add onions and fennel, and sauté for 8 minutes, or until soft and lightly golden. Add garlic and chili flakes, and sauté for 1 more minute. 4. Scrape into bowl. Add green onion, parsley, sage, thyme and oysters with their liquid. Add reserved cornbread and eggs, and toss until just combined. Add enough stock to moisten and season well with salt and pepper. 5. Oil 8" x 10" or similar volume baking dish and fill with stuffing. Cover with foil and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes, or until heated through and crisped on top.
Cranberry and Beet Relish SERVES 8
PLAN AHEAD: Relish tastes best if made at least 1 day ahead of time. PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes Small beets are more tender and slightly less earthy tasting than more mature beets. Wear rubber gloves while handling them if you don’t want stained hands. This recipe makes about 2¼ cups of relish.
1½ tsp whole coriander seed 1 cup water 3 small beets, peeled and cut into ½" pieces (about 1 cup) 1 small dried bay leaf Salt 3 cups cranberries ½ cup brown sugar, packed 2 tbsp red wine vinegar MAKE RELISH 1. In medium pot over medium heat, place coriander seed and toast for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add water, beets, bay leaf and pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cover pot with lid offset to let some steam escape, turn heat down to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, until beets are tender. 2. Add cranberries and simmer for 3 minutes, or until cranberries have begun to pop. Remove lid, add sugar and vinegar, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until flavours come together and sauce has thickened.
Savoury Swiss Chard and Mushroom Bundles SERVES 8 TO 10
PREP TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes If you like, prep the filling for these bundles a day ahead of time, blanch the leaves and assemble while the turkey is roasting. Then, put them in the oven to heat through while the turkey is resting. For best results, look for swiss chard with large leaves. 14 g (½ oz.) dried porcini mushrooms 2 lbs. red or rainbow swiss chard (2 large bunches) ⅓ cup olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups chopped leek (white and light green part only) 350 g (12 oz.) cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped (about 5 cups chopped) 1 tbsp chopped garlic Salt and freshly ground pepper
PREPARE AND COOK FILLING 1. Cover porcini mushrooms with ½ cup of boiling water and set aside for 10 minutes, or until soft. Drain (reserving liquid) and finely chop. Set aside. 2. Select 10 largest leaves of swiss chard. Cut off stem even with bottom of leaf. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add chard leaves and blanch for 30 seconds, or until wilted. Drain and refresh with ice water. Drain and set aside. 3. Separate rest of chard leaves from stems (including coarse midrib) and chop, keeping leaves and stems separate (you should have about 12 cups chopped leaves and 3½ cups chopped stems). 4. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in large frying pan on medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes, or until softened. Add leeks and sauté for 2 more minutes. Turn heat to high, add 1 tbsp more oil and chard stems. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until stems are tender and lightly golden. Season with salt and pepper, and scrape into bowl. Reserve. 5. Heat dry pan on medium-high and, working in batches, add chopped leaves to pan and cook for 1 minute, or until fully wilted. Add to cooked stem mixture. 6. Over high heat, add remaining 2 tbsp of oil to pan. Add mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes, or until liquid has evaporated. Add garlic and chopped porcini mushrooms, and sauté for 1 more minute, or until flavours have come together. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Scrape into bowl with cooked chard. ASSEMBLE BUNDLES AND SERVE 1. Lay leaves out on cutting board and make V cut in leaf to remove most of coarser midrib. Pull 2 sides of leaf together to overlap cut. 2. Add about ½ cup of stuffing to leaf and roll up, folding in sides to enclose. Repeat until you have 8 to 10 bundles. 3. Place in shallow baking dish and pour in reserved mushroom soaking water. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Cover with foil and bake at 325°F for 20 minutes, or until bundles are heated through.
Cream Puffs with Cider-caramelized Apples and Bourbon Cream SERVES 8
PLAN AHEAD: The Bourbon Cream needs to chill for at least 2 hours before serving. PREP TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 90 minutes Cream puffs aren’t hard to create! Make the pastry and Bourbon Cream base up to two days ahead — just re-crisp the cream puffs in the oven, if needed. Bourbon Cream 2 cups whole milk ¼ cup bourbon 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract ½ cup plus 2 tbsp sugar ¼ cup cornstarch ½ tsp kosher salt 6 large egg yolks ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces ½ cup 35% cream, whipped to soft peaks Cream Puffs ⅔ cup water ⅔ cup whole milk ½ cup plus 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour (175 g) 5 large eggs Apples ¼ cup unsalted butter 3 lbs. Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced into ½"-thick slices 2½ cups unsweetened apple cider ½ cup sugar MAKE BOURBON CREAM 1. In small pot, bring milk, bourbon and vanilla to a boil. Set aside. 2. In another small pot, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt, and whisk to combine. Add egg yolks and whisk until uniform. 3. Add hot milk mixture to egg mixture in slow, steady stream, whisking until milk is fully incorporated. Place pot over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has thickened, then boiled.
4. Immediately pour cream through strainer into clean bowl and whisk in butter. Press piece of plastic wrap into surface of cream and chill for 2 hours, or until fully cooled and thickened. 5. Before serving, beat whipping cream to soft peaks and fold into base. MAKE CREAM PUFFS 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and, spacing as far apart as possible, draw nine 2½" circles (turn paper over so pencil marks are underneath). 2. In pot over medium-high heat, combine water, milk, butter, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, add flour all at once and stir vigorously with wooden spoon for 4 minutes, or until mixture is smooth and shiny and pulls away from sides of pot leaving film of flour on bottom. The mixture won’t change much after 2 minutes, but keep stirring to dry out dough slightly. 3. Scrape dough into bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment and add eggs one at a time, beating well between additions, until dough is shiny and thick. 4. Transfer to piping bag fitted with large round tip, and pipe about ½ cup mounds to fill circles you’ve drawn. 5. Bake for 20 minutes, then turn heat down to 375°F and bake for 15 more minutes, or until cream puffs are brown and crisp. Turn off heat, open oven door and let sit for 5 more minutes, or until outsides of dough feels dry and crisp. Remove from oven and transfer to rack to cool fully. (This recipe will make 1 more than needed: cook’s treat!) COOK APPLES 1. Heat butter in large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add apples and sauté for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned. Add cider, bring to a boil, and simmer briskly for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are tender and juices are syrupy. Let cool. ASSEMBLE AND SERVE 1. Slice open cream puffs. Divide apples between them. Spoon on Bourbon Cream and top with lid. Dust with icing sugar, if desired. H&H NOVEMBER 2020 117
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313 Design Market, (416) 537-2220 or 313designmarket.com Almine Rech gallery, alminerech.com Amazon, amazon.ca Avoca, avoca.com Bau-Xi Gallery, (416) 977-0600 or bau-xi.com Bed Bath & Beyond, 1-800-462-3966 or bedbathandbeyond.ca Behr, behr.com Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca Best Buy, bestbuy.ca Brian Gluckstein, Gluckstein Design Planning, (416) 928-2067 or glucksteinhome.com Burberry, burberry.com Byredo, byredo.com Canadian Tire, 1-866-746-7287 or canadiantire.ca Carrier, 1-800-227-7437 or carrier.com Cassina, cassina.com CB2, cb2.com Chloe Wise, chloewise.com Christiane Lemieux, DwellStudio, dwellstudio.com Cocoon Furnishings, (905) 829-2780 or cocoonfurnishings.ca Conifer Shop, (902) 986-7442 or conifershop.com Crate & Barrel, 1-888-657-4108 or crateandbarrel.ca Cynthia Findlay Antiques, (416) 260-9057 or cynthiafindlay.com Deb Nelson Deb Nelson Design, debnelsondesign.com
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The Door Store, (416) 863-1590 or thedoorstore.ca Duran Mashaal gallery, (514) 379-1185 or duranmashaalgallery.com Dutch Flower Line, dutchflowerline.com Dyan Solomon, Olive + Gourmando, (514) 350-1083 or oliveetgourmando.com Eldvarm, eldvarm.com Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com Erik Olson, erikolson.ca Erin Armstrong, erinarmstrongart.com Ethan Allen, ethanallen.com Farfetch, farfetch.com Farrow & Ball, 1-888-511-1121 or farrow-ball.com The Felt Store, thefeltstore.ca Flax Sleep, flaxsleep.com Galerie Division, (514) 938-3863 or blouin-division.com
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Garrow Kedigian, Garrow Kedigian Interior Design, garrowkedigian.com Gus* Modern, (416) 534-0773 or gusmodern.com Hermès, hermes.com Hollace Cluny, (416) 968-7894 or hollacecluny.ca Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com The Home Depot, 1-800-628-0525 or homedepot.ca Home Smith House, homesmithhouse.com Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com Indigo, indigo.ca Jamali Garden, jamaligarden.com John Lewis, johnlewis.com Kim Seybert, kimseybert.com Kiosk, (416) 539-9665 or kioskdesign.ca Kit Interior Objects, (403) 508-2533 or kitinteriorobjects.com
Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com LCBO, lcbo.com Lee Valley, (416) 366-5959, 1-800-267-8767 or leevalley.com Le Labo, lelabofragrances.com Linen Chest, linenchest.com Luis de Jesus Los Angeles, luisdejesus.com Maison Corbeil, maisoncorbeil.com Maxime Vandal, Les Ensembliers, (416) 966-4424, (514) 938-4424 or ensembliers.com Michael Gibson Gallery, (519) 439-0451 or gibsongallery.com Michaels, michaels.com The Modern Shop, 1-877-748-0387 or themodernshop.ca MoMA Design Store, store.moma.org Net-a-Porter, net-a-porter.com NewCube, @newcube.art Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, (403) 266-1972 or newzones.com Ninth Editions, nintheditions.com Nüspace, nuspace.ca The Paper Place, (416) 703-0089 or thepaperplace.ca Primavera Interior Furnishings (to the trade), (416) 921-3334 or primavera.ca Putti Fine Furnishings, (416) 972-7652 or putti.ca Quince Fine Florals, quincefineflorals.com Renwil, renwil.com Robinson, 1-800-782-0173 or robinsonlightingandbath.com page 34
Roche Bobois, roche-bobois.com Rockwool, 1-855-876-3755 or rockwool.com Rosie Daykin, rosiedaykin.com Salt by The Caza Project, saltbythecazaproject.com Schoolhouse, schoolhouse.com Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com Serena Dugan Studio, serenadugan.com
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Shantel Miller, shantel-miller.format.com Sherwin-Williams, 1-800-474-3794 or sherwin-williams.com Shop H&H, shophouseandhome.com Sophie Burke Design, sophieburkedesign.com Structube, structube.com Tiffany & Co., 1-800-265-1251 or tiffany.com Torp, (416) 968-2768 or torpinc.com Union Lighting and Furnishings, (416) 652-2200 or unionlf.com Valspar Paint, valsparpaint.com Vitamix, vitamix.ca VivianeArt gallery, (587) 349-2014 or vivianeart.gallery Wayfair Canada, wayfair.ca West Elm, 1-855-860-1082 or westelm.com William Ashley China, (905) 566-8500, (416) 964-2900 or williamashley.com Wills & Prior, (519) 273-0202 or willsandprior.com Y&Co., (416) 968-7700, (514) 287-8998 or ycocarpet.com Z-Lite, (519) 631-5300 or z-lite.com
Source Guide PERSONAL STYLE Pages 46 to 51 Wreath and garlands, Sheridan Nurseries, sheridannurseries.com. Page 46: Mantel: Armchair, Absolutely Inc., 416-922-6784 or absolutelyinc.com; fire screen, Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, marcheauxpucessaintouen.com. Page 48: Entry: Bench, Of Things Past, (416) 256-9256 or ofthingspast. com. Page 50: Guest bedroom: Potted mini trees, accent pillows, Me&Mo, instagram.com/ _meandmo_. Powder room: Barbary Toile wallpaper by Nina Campbell, Primavera Interior Furnishings (to the trade), (416) 921-3334 or primavera.ca; pedestal sink by Kohler, Penner Home Hardware, pennerbuildingcentre.com. Principal bedroom: Headboard upholstery fabric, Télio (to the trade), 1-888-855-6977 or telio.com; desk, Gregory Connor Antiques, (519) 273-4165 or gregoryconnorantiques.com. Page 51: Sitting room: Armchair; Peaks & Rafters, (647) 350-3500, (705) 765-6868 or peaksandrafters.com; rattan chest, Fortnum & Mason, fortnumandmason.com; art (over fireplace), Simply White Interiors, (905) 6887120 or swi.design.
KITCHEN OF THE MONTH Pages 42 to 44 Design, Sam Sacks, Sam Sacks Design, (416) 451-0733 or samsacksdesign.com; hardware, Emtek, 1-800-356-2741 or emtek.com. Pages 42 and 43: Kitchen overall: Ceiling fixture (over island), Urban Electric Co., (843) 723-8140 or urbanelectricco.com; counters, Stone Tile, 1-866-669-1103 or stone-tile.com; millwork, Martin Cabinetry, (416) 999-5451 or martincabinetry.com. Page 44: The Details: 1. Table, Rove Concepts, 1-800-705-6217 or roveconcepts.com; chairs by Goop, CB2, cb2.ca. 2. Faucet by Rohl, Taps Bath, (416)
785-0224 or tapsbath.com. 3. Tile, Clé, cletile. com; sconce, Urban Electric Co., (843) 723-8140 or urbanelectricco.com. Elements of the Look: Double Arm Beldi light in Black, Urban Electric Co., (843) 723-8140 or urbanelectricco.com; Punch sconce in Polished Nickel and Bronze Accents, Urban Electric Co., (843) 723-8140 or urbanelectricco.com; Zellige tile in Weathered White, Clé, cletile.com; Weathered White Stone vase, Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com; Small Round Dimpled knob in Satin Brass by Emtek, Banbury Lane, (403) 244-0038, 1-877-2440038 or banburylane.com; Hammered Brass bin pull in Satin Brass by Emtek, Banbury Lane, (403) 244-0038, 1-877-244-0038 or banburylane.com; cabinet colour, Drop Cloth (283), Farrow & Ball, 1-888-511-1121 or farrow-ball.com; Afteroom dining chair in Walnut Veneer and Pitch Black Leather by Menu, The Modern Shop, (613) 244-4343 or themodernshop.com; Bianco Lasa Covelao Vena Oro marble surface, Antolini, antolini.com.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Pages 54 to 63 Design, Shannon Vosters, Shannon Vosters Design, @shannonvosters; wall colour, White Dove (OC-17), Benjamin Moore, 1-800-3615898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Page 55: Kitchen overall: Counters, Anthony Concrete Design, (226) 242-0828 or anthonyconcretedesign. com; hardware, Richelieu, richelieu.com; wreath, Meadow Acres Garden Centre, (519) 634-5479 or meadowacres.com; runner, Etsy, etsy.ca. Page 56: Kitchen island: Cabinets and table, Roelands Custom Carpentry, (519) 238-2040; stools, Wayfair Canada, wayfair.ca. CONTINUED Living room: Trim colour,
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Natural Cream (OC-14), Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca; embroidered throw pillows, beads (on coffee table), Wills & Prior, (519) 273-0202 or willsandprior.com; armchairs, Target, target. com; drapery, Ikea, 1-866-866-IKEA or ikea.ca. Page 57: Christmas tree: Sofa, Brentwood Classics, (905) 761-0195 or brentwoodclassics. com; rug, coffee table, Wayfair Canada, wayfair.ca; stockings, Etsy, etsy.ca. Page 58: Dining area: Custom dining table, Third Line Enterprise, (226) 750-3074 or thirdlineenterprise.ca; dining chairs, Target, target.com; pendants, CB2, cb2.ca; light grey throw pillow, Yantzi Home Centre, (519) 6552014; dark grey pillow, Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com; candlesticks, candles, Wills & Prior, (519) 273-0202 or willsandprior.com. Page 59: China cabinet: Trim colour, Natural Cream (OC-14), cabinet colour, Dark Olive (2140-30), Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Page 60: Principal bedroom: Bed frame, table lamps, Ikea, 1-866-866-IKEA or ikea.ca; rug, Pottery Barn, potterybarn.ca; sconce, Yantzi Home Building Centre, (519) 655-2014; wool throw, accent pillows, candle (on side table), Wills & Prior, (519) 273-0202 or willsandprior.com. Page 61: Laundry: Tile, Olympia Tile & Stone, 1-800-268-1613 or olympiatile.com; sconce, Amazon, amazon.ca; art, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com. Bathroom: Tile, Olympia Tile & Stone, 1-800-268-1613 or olympiatile. com; vanity, faucet, Ikea, 1-866-866-IKEA or ikea.ca; mirror, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com; pendants, Amazon, amazon.ca; basket (on vanity), Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com;
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hand soap, Wills & Prior, (519) 273-0202 or willsandprior.com; hand towel, VdeV Maison, (647) 348-3381, (514) 277-8484 or vdevmaison.com. Page 62: Boys’ bedroom: Bed frames, The Novogratz, thenovogratz. com; nightstand, Ikea, 1-866-866-IKEA or ikea.ca; wall colour, Steep Cliff Gray (2122-20), Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Page 63: Side entrance: Mirror, One of a Kind Antique Mall, (519) 5399563 or oneofakindantiquemall.com; runner, beaded garland (in bowl), Wills & Prior, (519) 273-0202 or willsandprior.com.
’TIS THE SEASON Pages 70 to 79 Design, Philip Mitchell, Philip Mitchell Design, (416) 364-0414 or philipmitchelldesign.com. Page 70: Dining room: Chandelier, Bijan Royal, (212) 533-6390; antique dining chairs, Of Things Past, (416) 256-9256 or ofthingspast. com; chair back upholstery fabric, Brunschwig & Fils, 1-800-538-1880 or brunschwig.com; florals, Flowers, Flowers, Flowers of Chester, (902) 275-5707 or flowersofchesterltd.net. Page 72: Living room: Armchairs, George Smith, georgesmith.com; jute rug by Stark, Elte, CONTINUED (416) 785-7885 or elte.com;
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mirror, Robert Hines, oldmirrorglass.com; fireplace mantel carver, Mary May’s School of Traditional Woodcarving, marymaycarving. com; drapery, Wesley Seto Design, (416) 5383223; furniture refinishing, Robert Sarco Restorations, facebook.com/RobertSarco54, and Aubrey Brackett Fine Finishes, facebook. com/AubreyBrackettFineFinishes; furniture reupholstering, Powell’s Upholstery, powellsupholsteryllc.com, and Windsor House Furniture, (905) 738-6800; marble and counter manufacturer, World Granite, worldgranitecharleston.com; art framing, Wilfred Spoon, wilfredspoon.com. Page 86: Banquette area: Chandelier, wicker chairs, Foxglove Antiques & Galleries, foxgloveantiques.com; table, Carrocel Interiors, (416) 999-2525 or carrocel.com; brick flooring, Creekside Tile Company, (416) 2563800 or creeksidetile.com. Page 87: Kitchen refrigerator: Refrigerator pull, The Door Store, (416) 863-1590 or thedoorstore.ca; drawer latches, Rejuvenation, rejuvenation.com; lantern, The Antique and Artisan Gallery, theantiqueandartisangallery.com; runner, J&D Oriental Rugs Co., jdorientalrugs.com; flushmount light fixture by Thomas O’Brien, Circa Lighting, 1-877-762-2323 or circalighting.com. Kitchen fireplace: Counter (left), Caesarstone, caesarstone.ca; armchair, ottoman, John Derian Dry Goods, johnderian.com; loop pulls (on island), The Door Store, (416) 863-1590 or thedoorstore.ca. Page 88: Dining area: Dining table, Alexandra Antiques, alexandraantiques. com; dining chairs, ginger jars, Seventeen South Antiques, antiquescharleston.com; chair upholstery fabric, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com. Page 89: Living area: Sofas, Acquisitions Interiors, acquisitionsinteriors.com; sunburst mirror, armchairs, white table lamp (background, left), Foxglove Antiques & Galleries, foxgloveantiques.com. Entry: Grasscloth, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com; sideboard, 1stdibs, 1stdibs.com; runner, J&D Oriental Rugs Co. jdorientalrugs.com; lantern, Jamb, jamb.co.uk; wainscotting colour, School House White (291), Farrow & Ball, 1-877-3631040 or farrow-ball.com. Page 90: Principal bedroom sitting area: Lantern, Foxglove Antiques & Galleries, foxgloveantiques.com; wallpaper, Farrow & Ball, 1-877-363-1040 or farrow-ball.com; bed frame, Chairish, chairish. com; custom duvet bedding fabric, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com; coffee table, Acquisitions Interiors, acquisitionsinteriors.com; vintage rug, J&D Oriental Rugs Co., jdorientalrugs.com; sisal rug, Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com. Twin beds guest bedroom: Wallpaper, Schumacher, fschumacher.com; bed frames,
RH, 1-800-910-9836 or rh.com; bedding fabric by Zimmer + Rohde, Bilbrough & Co., 1-800-563-5716 or bilbroughs.com; mirror, The Antique and Artisan Gallery, theantiqueandartisangallery.com; benches, Foxglove Antiques & Galleries, foxgloveantiques.com; nightstand, Christie Antique & Vintage Show, christieantiqueshow.ca. Page 91: Principal bedroom cabinet: Wallpaper, Farrow & Ball, 1-877-363-1040 or farrow-ball.com; cabinet, The Antique and Artisan Gallery, theantiqueandartisangallery.com; sconce, The Door Store, (416) 863-1590 or thedoorstore.ca; chair, Greenwich Living Antiques & Design CentrĂŠ, greenwichlivingantique.com. Page 92: Blue guest bedroom: Bed frame, Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com; bedding fabric, Lee Jofa (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or leejofa.com; sunburst mirror, Decorum Decorative Finds, (416) 966-6829 or ddfhome.com; table lamp, Foxglove Antiques & Galleries, foxgloveantiques.com; nightstand, WilliamWayne & Co., william-wayne.com. Guest bathroom: Sconces by Studio VC, Circa Lighting, 1-877-762-2323 or circalighting.com; vanity, Wynsum Antiques & Interiors, wynsum. shop; sink, tile, Waterworks, waterworks.com. Page 93: Principal bathroom: Tub by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, fergusonshowrooms.com; drum table, The Antique and Artisan Gallery, theantiqueandartisangallery.com; mirror, vanity table, Peachtree Battle Antiques & Interiors, peachtreebattleantiques.com; floor tile, Creekside Tile Company, (416) 2563800 or creeksidetile.com; wall colour, Pale Powder (204), Farrow & Ball, 1-877-3631040 or farrow-ball.com.
GUIDING LIGHT Pages 94 to 103 Design advice, Ami McKay, Pure Design Inc., (604) 757-6631 or purebyamimckay.com; millwork, Eyco Building Group, (604) 836-7944 or eyco.ca; windows, Vinyltek, (604) 540-0029 or vinyltek.com. Page 94: Living room fireplace: Chairs by Nic Kirschner, Skilled Labour, skilledlabourstudio.com; fireplace tile, Olympia Tile & Stone, 1-800-268-1613 or olympiatile.com; rug, Pacific Rug Gallery, (604) 986-8585 or pacificruggallery.com. Page 95: Window seat: Ivory throw pillow (far left) by Sien + Co, Provide, 1-855-632-0095 or providehome.com; teal throw pillows, Rug & Weave, (519) 546-8720 or rugandweave.ca; off-white kantha throw pillow (middle), Anara Design Company, anaradesignco.com. Page 96: Kitchen sink: Pendants by Kuzco Lighting, Vancouver Lighting, (604) 270-4641 or vancouverlighting.ca; counter, SSC Countertops, (604) 294-4071 or ssccountertops.com; flooring, Olive Tree Flooring, (604) 369-8877 or olivetreeflooring. com; serving board by Steelwood Design, Pure Shoppe, hello@purebyamikmckay.com; hanging plants, Mei Mei Florist, (604) 732-8299 or meimeiflorist.com; painted cabinet colour, Twilight Zone (2127-10), Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Page 97: Kitchen overall:
Bar faucet by KWC, Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware, cantubathrooms.com; bar sink by Blanco, Splashes Bath & Kitchen, splashesonline.com; utensil holder by Mimoko, Pure Shoppe, hello@purebyamikmckay.com. Front door: Birch logs, Pure Shoppe, hello@ purebyamikmckay.com; wreath design, Ami McKay, Pure Design Inc., (604) 757-6631 or purebyamimckay.com. Back entry: Tile, Ames Tile & Stone, amestile.com. Page 98: Dining area: Pendant by Moooi, Lumens, 1-877-340-4802 or lumens.com; dining table, Lock & Mortice, (604) 371-2001 or lockandmortice.com; dining chairs, EQ3, (416) 533-9090 or eq3.com. Page 99: Living room overall: Ceiling fixture by Kuzco Lighting, Vancouver Lighting, (604) 2704641 or vancouverlighting.ca; black throw pillows, gold dish, Anara Design Company, anaradesignco.com; pom-pom throw pillow, Rug & Weave, (519) 546-8720 or rugandweave.ca. Living room coffee table: Sectional, Montauk Sofa, montauksofa.com; coffee table, RH, 1-800-910-9836 or rh.com; throw, Rug & Weave, (519) 546-8720 or rugandweave.ca; floor lamp, West Elm, 1-855-860-1082 or westelm.com. Page 100: Upcycled gift tag: Cutting board, HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca; sheepskin, Simons, 1-877-666-1840 or simons.ca. Stylish snack vignette: Cup, CB2, cb2.ca; bowl, Oak + Fort, oakandfort.ca. Festival florals: Glass vases, birch cuttings, Pure Shoppe, hello@purebyamikmckay.com; floral design, Ami McKay, Pure Design Inc., (604) 757-6631 or purebyamimckay.com. Page 101: Christmas tree: Tree basket, tea towels, pom-pom trim, tree gift wrap, HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca; bell garland, rounded cane basket, Pure Shoppe, hello@ purebyamikmckay.com. Son at the hearth: Gas fireplace insert, Urban Fireplaces, urbanfp.ca; potted mini tree, GardenWorks, gardenworks.ca. Page 102: Family room: Cement bowl, vase, Pure Shoppe, hello@ purebyamikmckay.com. Son in the family room: Sofa, CF Interiors, countryfurniture.net; rug, Marra Market, etsy.com/ca/shop/ marramarketshop; serving board by Steelwood Design, Pure Shoppe, hello@ purebyamikmckay.com. Principal bathroom: Pendant, Inform Interiors, (604) 682-3868 or informinteriors.com; counter, SSC Countertops, (604) 294-4071 or ssccountertops.com; tile, Fontile Kitchen & Bath, (604) 683-9358 or fontile.com. Page 103: Principal bedroom: Mural by Dana Mooney, danamooney.com; bed frame, nightstand, Fullhouse Modern, fullhousemodern.com; rug, West Elm, 1-855-860-1082 or westelm.com.
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MAKE COOKIE BATTER 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. In separate bowl, mix together chocolate chips until evenly distributed. 2. Place semisweet chocolate and butter in heatproof bowl set over gently simmering pan of water. Stir until melted and smooth. 3. In stand mixer fitted with whisk, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla until pale and very fluffy, for about 10 minutes. Using silicone spatula, gently fold in chocolate-butter mixture. Gently fold in dry mixture followed by chocolate chips.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 32 house. To me, it just said “warmth.” This is exactly what we did to build up those walls and get to the R26.4 rating necessary: One layer of R14 Rockwool insulation; then a layer of 2½-inch Rockwool Comfortboard; then ¾-inch plywood; then Delta-Vent SA, vapour permeable, self-adhering, air- and water-resistant barrier; then ¾-inch wood strapping; then beautiful planks of western red cedar siding. Between the walls and floors, we used Rockwool Safe’n’Sound fire and sound insulation. Under the house, in the crawl space, under the roof in the attic and on the new foundation walls, we used 2lb. R31 spray foam insulation. The next problem would be where to put the actual heating equipment, i.e. furnaces, air handlers, air-conditioning units and hot water tanks... no basement, remember. The solution was to build a mechanical room under the old “laundry porch.” The new underground room would be topped by a new all-season, mudroom–laundry room addition. It was a brilliant solution, and watching the excavation of the new addition, the pouring of the foundations and the construction was our weekend entertainment from May until early August. Our general contractor, Ray Ambraska, and our team lead, Rik Ambraska, have led our trades to motor through a most difficult season for any construction. In fact, since no one was going anywhere this summer, we wanted to hang out and watch from time to time. The solution for where to stay was to renovate the bunkie, including the bathroom. Cheap and cheerful, except wouldn’t it get awfully hot in there with only a couple of tiny windows? That would be addressed by our HVAC plan and by Carrier, the company that advised us on the equipment we would need, including a ductless, throughthe-wall AC unit in the bunkie. I’ve worked in that bunkie laying on my bed when it’s been at least 90 degrees outside. I LOVE the whisper-quiet AC unit, my mini bar fridge, new shower and Nespresso machine. Enough said.
The insulating is almost done. Fortunately, the hardest part, which required the spray foam crew to crawl under the house, was scheduled before the extreme heat set in. For the design team, the biggest challenge of winterizing is the need to have everything that goes into those walls finalized before the house can be inspected and sealed up. Yes, that means sconce heights, wall-mounted faucets and the AV system wiring and plumbing, too. Candace Thompson, who produced our CAD drawings, has been extremely patient. But now we have it! Version 16 of our electrical plan has all the sconces correctly located. Why, I wonder, have I “oversconced” this house anyway? More on that next time…. It’s the beginning of September as I write this. Nathan Crichton, our HVAC lead, has just shown me our mechanical room. It’s a thing of beauty! Our heating system uses hot water to heat four Carrier Infinity, Variable Speed Top Tier Fan Coil units, located in four zones of the house, including the attic. Cooling is supplied by Carrier Variable Speed, Top Tier Air Conditioners. An Infinity Ductless Mini-Split Cooling System heats and cools the bunkie. For a better understanding of the system and how it works, please watch the video in our Lakehouse series. The windows and doors are almost all in, and our beautiful western red cedar siding is going up now. All the insulation is complete and, one of these days, those boilers will actually fire up and the sweet feel of heat will come out through the shiny new ducts. People keep asking me when it will be done. “There will be a turkey” is my answer. First, I thought it would be for Canadian Thanksgiving or maybe a U.S. bird in November... and now we’re hoping that a Christmas turkey will christen our new range. That’s my Christmas wish, in case you’re listening, Santa! Who ever thought “winterizing” could be so fascinating? Next month, windows, floors and, soon... a kitchen!! H&H NOVEMBER 2020 125
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Fill out the wall with framed prints. Add a lamp or sconce, and a plant in a cool pot. You can go light and airy with a pale wood console or go darker and more dramatic with a painted chest in a deep hue. Paint the wall behind in a deep colour for instant drama. 1. Go Lightly Slim Arm Single Light sconce in Gild Painted Gold Finish, $370. At Union Lighting and Furnishings.
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By BIANCA ZANOTTI This year’s festive season is trimmed in tartan! Trad plaid is hot again, thanks to designers who have reinvigorated the heritage look by using it in more modern and refined ways. Curl up on Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni’s statement sofa covered in limited-edition Kilt fabric by Jean Paul Gaultier while coccooning under Hermès’ Escapade blanket — you’ll be transported to hygge heaven. Brunelli’s tartan wool accent pillow is a handsome addition to your bedroom, especially when paired with cosy plaid drapery made from Kravet Canada fabric. For a more subtle hit of pattern, deck your hall with Foscarini’s understated white suspension lamp, and serve spirits in Tiffany & Co.’s highball glasses. Your winter wardrobe deserves some rad plaid, too. Gucci’s luxe reversible wrap is a cosy piece that transitions perfectly from falling leaves to falling snow. Or, throw Mulberry’s tartan check tote on your shoulder, lace up the Abel sneakers by Rossignol, and start shopping for those holiday presents in style.
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1. Nail polish in Oxblood No.303, Burberry. 2. Tartan suspension lamp in White by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Foscarini, Kiosk. 3. Kravet Basics 35777-519 fabric, Kravet Canada. 4. Millie Tartan tote bag in Porcelain Blue by Mulberry, John Lewis. 5. Plaid highball glass, Tiffany & Co. 6. Profile Corner Composition sofa by Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni, Roche Bobois. 7. Reversible Appliquéd Leather-trimmed Wool wrap by Gucci in Midnight Blue, Net-a-Porter. 8. Escapade blanket in Indigo Marine, Hermès. 9. Tartan Wool Blend European pillow by Brunelli, Hudson’s Bay. 10. Tartan Abel sneaker by Rossignol, Farfetch.
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