Style Manitoba Autumn 2017

style M

A

N

I

T

O

B

A

LASTING IMPRESSION

Cozy up to style & harmonious living in stunning family home Autumn 2017 $5.50

AIX-EN-PROVENCE –AN ARTIST’S PARADISE HOMES & NEIGHBOURHOODS Stunning new home designs & exceptional communities beckon at the Fall 2017 Parade of Homes

ENJOY ALL THE AMENITIES YOU NEED,

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD YOU LOVE

VISIT THE BRAND-NEW DISPLAY SUITE AT 545 DALE BLVD

Neighbouring Park West’s amenities and echoing Charleswood’s natural landscape, The Charles is an apartment-style condominium development that plants you right in the neighbourhood you love, offering all contemporary comforts, plus some extras. Heated, underground parking, an exercise room and lounge, common green space and private balconies make everyday living easier and more enjoyable – allowing you to really savour your surroundings.

1 & 2 BEDROOMS STARTING FROM 190,900 INCL. GST

JENNIFER GULAY 204.794.9464 Royal LePage Alliance charles@qualico.com • thecharlescondo.ca

Volume 22, Number 1 Autumn 2017

In this issue

8

FEATURES

6

6 Lasting Impression Cozy up to style & harmonious living in stunning family home 39 Aix-en-Provence –An Artist’s Paradise 44 Outdoor Living Creative landscape designs & innovative outdoor products 48 Homes & Neighbourhoods Stunning new home designs & exceptional communities beckon at the Fall 2017 Parade of Homes

LIFESTYLES

19 Stepping Out With Style 34 Styling the Stereo 35 On the Bookshelf

PROFILES

29 A World Away but Here to Stay 36 Rugs With a Human Touch 37 What’s On Your Wall?

CUISINE DU JOUR

23 Delectable Dining 24 The Ultimate in Oil & Vinegar 26 Recipes

FASHION & BEAUTY 33 Fashion forward fall locks

M A N I T O B A

26

FAB FINDS

117 93

34 Gifts, collectibles, home décor & more

DEPARTMENTS 2 Style Was There 5 The Agenda 18 Your Thoughts

DESIGN & DÉCOR

85 Creative decorating ideas from the professionals

KITCHEN & BATH SHOWCASE

93 Delightful designer kitchens & bathrooms

34

It was ‘ape school’ for the actors while filming WAR for the Planet of the Apes (20th Century Fox). Cast pictured here (L-R): Andy Serkis (Ceasar); Aleks Paunovic (Winter); Matt Reeves (director) & Terry Nority (ape movement specialist who also plays Rocket).

was there...

Jim Ringer of the Winnipeg Goldeyes with ex Winnipeg Jet player Jimmy Mann celebrating at the Santa Lucia 40th Slapshot Anniversary Golf Tournament.

An evening of Art Wine & Shine at NOTT Autocorp with the Nott family.

Amazing actors Keanu Reeves and Aleks Paunovic hanging out together while filming the movie SIBERIA in Winnipeg.

Irish Poet and Author, Greg McVicker, presenting First Nations Actor, Adam Beach, with his personal memoir, “Through the Eyes of a Belfast Child: Life. Personal Reflections. Poems.”

Red River North Trail Association (RRNTA) celebrating the expansion of the Great Trail in Lester Beach with Craig Dueck, President - Lester Beach Association; Raymond Garand, Reeve of RM of Alexander; Alice Lester, RRNTA Donor; Gordon Campbell, LBA Event Coordinator & Lisa Lester.

RRNTA Executive Director Dan Lester unveiling the Trans Canada Trail section in Lester Beach, bridging the connection to the Great Trail.

Original actors from the legendary Paul Newman movie Slapshot were also in attendance at the tournament. Back Row: Dave Hanson, Tim McCracken, Style’s Lisa Lester, Captain Johnny Upton & Jeff Hanson. Front row: Dennis Lemieux & Jimmy Mann.

Lisa Lester visits with Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate as he gets ready for the opening of the WSO’s 70th Anniversary.

Also on hand at the event: Karen Bryk with Artist Manny MartinsKarman flanking the beautiful masterpiece “Mau Loa” created by Ashleigh Dawn.

At the Grand Opening of Winners at the Winnipeg Outlet Collection Mall with the first customer, Heidi Speiris, cutting the ribbon.

A moment with the Manitoba Men’s Cycling Team who competed in the Aug 10th race at the 2017 Canada Games.

Caitlyn Roy, Claire Healey & Kyla Roy took home a silver medal in the female relay. Kyla also captured a bronze in the women’s individual event. Kyla is Caitlyn’s older sister.

Track super star Victoria Tachinski takes the gold medal in the women’s 400m and a silver medal in the 800m.

NHL Alumni flanking Baywatch babe Donna D’Errico at the Pony Corral for the Bryan Trottier Celebrity Golf Tournament.

Prime Minister Trudeau addresses an enthusiastic crowd at the 2017 Canada Summer Games Opening Ceremonies July 28 held at MTS Centre

Kyla Roy, Triathlon, Bronze medal winner

Team Manitoba at the Opening Ceremonies loving Serena Ryder’s performance.

Winnipeg Jet Alumni Mike Ford celebrating with Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier.

Defender Zac Toupin jumps for joy as his team scores a goal against Team New Brunswick at the Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex. The male soccer team finished just out of the medals in fourth place.

Comprised of players from across southern Manitoba, the men’s baseball team wins a silver medal at the 2017 Canada Games.

Maddy Mitchell, winner of a gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals, was Team Manitoba’s Closing Ceremonies flag bearer.

Style’s Lisa Lester enjoying the festivities with Winkler Manitoba’s own Eric Fehr, formerly of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

EDITOR Rita van Leeuwen ART DIRECTOR Paul Butters

At the end of the day... ... a fireplace worth coming home to Come & see us for innovative alternatives: • woodburning • gas • propane & electric.

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Lisa Afanasiev Kelly Gray Randal McIlroy Quentin Mills-Fenn Donna Minkus Leigh Patterson Carly Peters Mia van Leeuwen Andrea Ratuski COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Michael Roberts PHOTOGRAPHY Jim Hiscott J.C. Lawless Michael Roberts

www.classicfireplaces.ca 649 Archibald Street Ph. 942-4509 or 237-4509

MARKETING Eric A. Green ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE Lisa Lester DIRECTOR DIGITAL MEDIA Joe Potenza DIGITAL MEDIA Anna Kovacs FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA FEEDS

PRINTING Transcontinental Printing LGM Graphics SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES Style Manitoba PO Box 495 Garson, MB R0E 0R0 Phone: (204) 982-4455 Fax: (204) 982-4454 INTERNET Website: www.stylemanitoba.com Email: info@stylemanitoba.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada: 4 issues $28.35 8 issues $39.90 Payable by cheque or money order.

Includes GST.

Style Manitoba is published four times annually, PO Box 495, Garson, Manitoba, R0E 0R0.

Phone : (204) 982-4455 Fax: (204) 982-4454.

Distribution : Distributed free in pre-selected areas of Manitoba, available by subscription from the publisher and by purchase at participating newsstand locations.

All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. The publisher can not be responsible for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. Those wishing to submit editorial should contact the editor at the business office or enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return. Copyright (c) Style Manitoba 1996.

ISSN 1205-7282. Manitoba edition.

4 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

the agenda Welcome to the Autumn 2017 edition of Style Manitoba. Just as the leaves started turning colour and the evening air a little cooler, Manitoba’s homebuilders were putting the finishing touches on their showhomes in preparation for the Fall 2017 Parade of Homes.

For those seeking a new home and / or community, this event should not be missed; likewise for consumers simply interested in checking out the latest home design and décor trends. On from Sept 9th to Oct 1st, the fall Parade provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to explore more than 130 home and condo designs in 42 different neighbourhoods throughout the city and beyond.

Expect to be wowed by what the province’s top developers and homebuilders have to offer,

from topnotch homes and condos that demonstrate creativity and innovation, to the well-planned communities in which they’re located. Check out our Homes & Neighbourhoods section for a sampling of these exceptional sites.

In fact, our fab home story this issue – Lasting Impression by Leigh Patterson - features a stunning showhome built by Hearth Homes.

Situated in one of Winnipeg’s newest subdivisions (Taylor Farm, a residential community by Qualico Developments), it is one of the many display homes open throughout the Fall 2017 Parade.

Other good reads this time around include an excellent travel piece by Andrea Ratuski, Aix-en-Provence – An Artist’s Paradise, along with profiles on a few of Winnipeg’s coolest

boutiques, shops, restaurants and galleries.

And, of course, our regular sections, such as Outdoor Living, where readers will enjoy coverage on a lovely landscape skilfully designed and installed by the talented team at Silver Stone, along with a few other great ideas for outdoor spaces. Don’t forget to peruse the on-trend looks shown in our Kitchen & Bath Showcase, as well as in the Design & Décor section.

Last, but not least, the new season for the arts is upon us – be sure to check the listings in Stepping Out for information on what’s happening around town from now until Style’s next issue comes out at the end of November.

Enjoy!

Available now at

The Luv series by Duravit is minimalist, elegant and softly flowing.

See this and our full catalogue of products available at robinsonlightingandbath.com

1760 Ellice Ave Winnipeg (204) 784 - 0111

420 Van Horne Ave Brandon (204) 725 - 1968

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 5

Lasting Impression

B Y L E I G H PAT T E R S O N

PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL ROBERTS

Cozy up to style & harmonious living in stunning family home

6 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

S

ituated on a prime corner lot, this 1,773-square-foot showhome is one of the first ones you see when you arrive at Taylor Farm, Qualico Developments’ newest subdivision. Builder Hearth Homes designed the stunning home to maximize the location – and make a lasting first impression.

Framed by beautiful landscaping, the home’s refined exterior hints at what’s inside. An insulated three-car garage with mission-style doors shows its practical nature, as does the low maintenance cultured stone and stucco façade. Attractive dark grey James Hardie Board panels add a sleek and contemporary vibe.

Then, the home winks at you in greeting at the front entrance.

Here, a gorgeous eight-foot high door inset with five glass panels is surrounded with more glass on the top and sides. Vertical pillar lights flank the front door so you can fully appreciate the height of the porch ceiling.

A beautiful floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace from Heat Savers serves as both a central focal point and a divider between the dining room and great room. The interlocking vinyl flooring installed by Curtis Carpets helps unify the entire main floor.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 7

Display Homes: 5 South Down Lane Taylor Farm 14 East Plains Drive Sage Creek Linda Frenz-Cove 204.228.0447 31 Chaikoski Court RidgeWood West Liam Milne 204.802.3400 Building in: Bridgwater Neighbourhoods, Sage Creek, RidgeWood West Taylor Farm & River Park South

hearth-homes.com 8 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

When you cross the threshold into the home, you end up in the light-filled foyer. A walkin closet contains wonderful details but is functional. Big 18” x 36”ceramic tiles on the entranceway floor make it feel much larger. The builder made another deliberate design choice to add a glassed-in staircase down to the lower level. This allows sunlight to penetrate to the lower level to make it more livable.

In fact, abundant windows and lighting define the home’s entire aesthetic. It helps showcase wonderful funky details, like a stained maple “art niche” above the stairs.

Curtis Carpets supplied and installed the luxurious interlocking vinyl plank flooring found throughout the main floor. Originally developed for commercial use, this attractive product resists water, warping and everyday wear and tear, even in the home’s busiest areas.

Another advantage of this product is the large area it can cover without requiring transition strips. “It helps with uniformity and flow, which is especially important in an open concept space, and provides the kind of harmonious living that everyone’s keen on,” says Liam Milne, Hearth Homes’ design and marketing manager.

With Matix Lumber supplying all the building materials and All Fab providing the trusses and joists for this project, the home is as solid as it is stylish. Lots of windows allow fabulous views of the yard, while beckoning homeowners outside to the deck and patio areas installed by Windeck.

There’s no doubt that everyone would also be keen on the massive see-through gas fireplace from Heat Savers that serves as the main floor’s focal point, while pulling double duty as a room divider. Hearth Homes is well known for incorporating fireplaces into its home builds; Milne is excited about the new cultured stone product that surrounds this one from floor to ceiling. It’s the perfect frame for the black metal fireplace insert featuring stainless steel sticks set into a glittering base of crushed black glass. The

Sourced from Robinson Lighting, all the light fixtures in the home were chosen to subtly and stylishly enhance the home without interrupting the visual flow.

perfect conversation starter, the fireplace exudes warmth and style whether it’s on or off.

Stainless steel “sticks” inset into a crushed black glass base, make this gas fireplace from Heat Savers a conversation starter whether it’s on or off.

Even with the fireplace turned off, the entire main living space is “always going to be a warm, inviting Hearth Home,” says Milne. That’s due in part to the use of textured materials and colours: taupe, rich stained maple and creamy white. A teal blue accent wall along the great room and dining room breaks up the monochromatic palette with just the right splash of colour.

entertainment unit,” says Milne. A huge window on the other wall overlooks the abundant yard beyond and the patio just below.

“We’ve designed this home so it gets natural light everywhere,” notes Milne. “Windows help you feel connected to the outside from every room – even from inside the garage.”

Indeed, the many windows in this home allow fabulous views of the yard, while beckoning homeowners outside to the deck and patio areas installed by Windeck.

“We went simple on the feature wall in the great room with just a flat screen TV and a floating

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 9

1280 Pembina Highway 204-452-8100 www.curtiscarpets.ca 10 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

Lovely outdoors views aside; indoors, the pièce de résistance is the kitchen.

It’s a huge kitchen with tons of storage, including a closet-style pantry. Full extension drawers maximize space. The ceramic tile backsplash is contemporary, with a glossy textured surface. Kitchen prep and cleanup is quick and easy, thanks to the durable quartz countertop from Winnipeg Stonetops.

Equipped with an induction range, range hood, dishwasher, and a refrigerator/freezer unit from Midland Appliances, this is a home chef ’s dream.

All of the latest stainless steel appliances and on-trend materials aren’t considered just bells and whistles, however. In a Hearth Home, they’re thoughtfully considered for their longevity, form and function.

“The dining room is now mostly used for special occasions. At this kitchen table, kids can do their homework, you can roll dough, you can enjoy wine with friends,” says Milne. “But the number one thing is that people can face each other while eating – you’re not strangers sitting in a row at a diner.”

The kitchen is sleek and sophisticated with a single pendant light fixture from Robinson Lighting, quartz countertops from Winnipeg Stonetops, and stainless steel appliances from Midland Appliance.

Shining soft light onto the entire kitchen/dining space are multiple 6” pot lights and a single pendant fixture suspended from the tray ceiling.

Light fixtures from Robinson Lighting were kept simple; their clean lines enhance, rather than interrupt the visual flow. “There’s so much going on in terms of texture already,” says Milne.

“We have a realistic way of thinking of how people might use a space,” notes Milne.

The home’s master bedroom is bright and airy, infused with daylight from the large windows.

Along one wall, sliding barn doors open to reveal his and hers walk-in closets with customizable real wood shelving. Open slats allow airflow to combine the practicality of mesh with the beauty of wood.

For example, the built-in microwave is conveniently set at a reasonable height. The colossal central kitchen island has storage accessible from three sides, including from the dining room. Milne points out that even the casual eating table attached to the island reflects how more and more families use the kitchen.

Hearth Homes created a spa-like ensuite, replete with freestanding soaker tub and double vanity with tons of storage and counter space.

The sliding glass barn door on the shower stall gives a clear view of the cultured marble walls with a quartz finish. Cork flooring is warm and luxuriously soft on bare feet, and a cute freeform light above the tub adds a touch of bling.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 11

Visit Our Full Service Home Centre 4987 Portage Avenue West. Headingley, Manitoba 204-889-6500 matixlumber.com PREMIUM BUILDING PRODUCTS

StyleManitoba_HearthHomes_Layout 1 8/03/17 10:06 AM Page 1

Proud supply partner of Hearth Homes

The family room is where you capture life’s important moments in a whole new light.

- Kerry, age 59

not only increases your enjoyment but the desire to spend more time there with family and friends. Life’s most memorable moments start with Napoleon.

HEAT SAVER DISTRIBUTORS 1200 Sargent Avenue Winnipeg 204-694-3305 www.heatsaversltd.com

12 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

ü Roof Trusses ü I-Joists ü Floor Trusses ü Beams

1755 Dugald Road Winnipeg, MB R2J 0H3 1-800-665-0335 (204) 661-8880

www.all-fab.com

A big linen closet, two large bedrooms and a main bathroom with a contemporary tub/shower surround round off the rest of the main floor space. A mudroom acts as a transition space between the garage and main living areas.

5The master bedroom features his and

6The spa-like ensuite is replete with

hers walk-in closets that are accessed behind a set of sliding barn doors. A cantilevered alcove creates a cozy sleeping nook for the bed and side tables.

freestanding soaker tub and double vanity with tons of storage and counter space.

Fort Rouge Glass supplied the vanity mirror extending over the entire countertop

An additional 820 square feet of living space is found in the home’s lower level.

It’s a space made for entertaining and living.

Huge windows bring the light in during the day.

Down here is a big rec room and home theatre, and another full bathroom. There’s room for two more bedrooms, plus storage.

Discerning, tech-savvy homeowners will love that this home is entirely wired for sound and lighting, as well as for an alarm system that has roughed-in wiring for video surveillance cameras. Locally owned and operated Matix Lumber supplied all the building materials for the home, giving it the solid bones to stand the test of time.

Designed with the everyday needs of their clients in mind, the Hearth Homes team has pulled out all the stops to build an exceptional showhome that’s sure to impress many visitors to this fall’s Parade of Homes.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 13

What’s on top of your cabinets?

Hearth Homes - 14 Camira Way

www.winnipegstonetops.ca

About the Builder Hearth Homes is right at home in Manitoba. More than 30 years after company president Rob Wickstrom built his first custom home in Winnipeg, Hearth Homes is still going strong, building the homes people want.

Rob, together with sons Matt and Adam and a dedicated team of designers, project managers, suppliers and tradespeople, channel their passion and talents into building only a select number of beautiful and functional homes per year.

A small company that’s big on building strong relationships, the Hearth Homes team understands that building a home is a big decision and set out to help their clients enjoy a customized and personal experience.

Become Inspired Phone: 204.231.2741 | Fax: 204.233.6014 | Email: info@windeck.ca

www.windeck.ca Visit our showroom at 937 Redonda St

MAYTAG SPOTLESS SAVINGS EVENT

August 3 1, 2 017 to November 1 , 2 017 CONSUMER PROMOTION

S av e Up To 25 % o n Qu a lif y in g M a y t a g ® M ajor A pplianc es

Getaytag More From® Midland Save Up To 25% on Qualifying M Major Appliances

www.midlandappliance.ca 473 St. Mary’s Road

204-989-2701

WHIRLPOOL CANADA LP ▪ CONFIDENTIAL

14 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

1797 Portage Avenue

204-989-2701

SELL-­‐THROUGH FUNDING SUPPORT PROGRAM

Their success is built on the trust they cultivate daily through one-on-one consultations, active communication and daily onsite supervision as a home is being constructed. Hearth Homes uses webbased building software that allows the homeowner 24-hour access to every aspect of the build process. The homeowner can submit/approve change orders and see a calendar detailing what is happening on their home and when.

Hearth Homes constructed Winnipeg’s first walkout basement showhome in Whyte Ridge – a brilliant design that is still sought after. The builder continues to innovate. In neighbourhoods across the city, clients who own a home built by Hearth Homes form their own communities – drawn together by a mutual love and respect of their Hearth Homes experience. Hearth does a number of rebuilds with past clients, thanks to the care they received before, during and even long after their initial build.

Hearth Homes is a long time member of the New Home Warranty Program of Manitoba, Manitoba Home Builders’ Association and Canadian Home Builders’ Association.

STYLEFILE Windows – All Weather Windows Flooring & Tile - Curtis Carpets Lighting – Robinson Lighting Cabinetry – EG Penner Quartz Countertops – Winnipeg Stonetops Inc Appliances – Midland Appliance Plumbing Fixtures – The Ensuite Staircases – Prairie Grove Stair Manufacturing Ltd. Railing – PermaRail Mirrors & Glass – Fort Rouge Glass Garage Doors – Reimer Overhead Doors Fireplace – Heat Savers Electronics – Advance Electronics Building materials – Matix Lumber Finishing Materials – Star Building Materials Trusses/Joists – All-Fab Decks, Fences, Patios – Windeck Closets – Stoneybrook Closets Custom shower doors – Shodor Glass finishings - MPD Glass & Vinyl Graphics Eavestroughing & Exterior finishing – Hardie Boyz Construction Alarms & Monitoring – AAA Alarms

Discover an inspired collection of lighting styles designed to highlight the beauty of simple geometric shapes, angles and forms. See them for yourself and dnd out why it’s Hip to be Square!

995 Milt Stegall Drive | Winnipeg, MB (204) 784-0099 | 1-866-870-1292 www.robinsonlightingcentre.ca

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 15

16 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 17

Your

Thoughts Thanks for running that great story on Oakbank in the Summer 2017 issue of Style Manitoba. We’ve been considering a move outside of Winnipeg, but worry about moving too far away from hospitals and other big city conveniences. As far as bedroom communities go, Oakbank certainly appears to have it all, including close proximity to the city. With a nice range of residential options in neighbourhoods old and new, along with a good variety of necessary services, it seems like a wonderful place to raise a family. We will definitely be checking out our options there.

Brenda-Lee Cassin, Winnipeg

an Art Gallery in a Home OPEN Every Saturday Noon - 4pm

Julie E. Walsh, Owner | 163 Clare Avenue, Winnipeg, MB | 204.781.8259 julie.soulgallery@gmail.com | soulgallery.ca

Fabulous coverage on Darcy Oake in your recent issue of Style! My wife and I were impressed with Darcy’s accomplishments, and applaud Darcy and the Oake family for their efforts to eventually open The Bruce Oake Recovery Centre. As so many families sadly know, a long-term treatment centre for adults suffering from drug and alcohol addiction is badly needed in Winnipeg. Hopefully the coverage in this editorial will provide greater awareness about the project and lead to others joining and supporting this worthy cause.

Dwayne Hickman, Winnipeg

Porter bedroom

Style Manitoba Summer 2016

TATTOOS HAIRDOS

Capturing the Beat of the City By popular demand: a new sleigh bed with enhanced storage at hand.

style M

A

N

I

T

O

B

A

Built-in storage drawers on footboard.

Kahla Walsh, Winnipeg RISING STAR

(formerly society)

204-947-3766 Located between King & Princess streets 2 8 8 M c D e r m o t Ave , Wi n n i p e g 18 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

Regent 1580 Regent Avenue West 204.669.4466

ashleyhomestore.ca

Summer 2016 $5.50

Versatile & charismatic, Winnipeg-born actor Aleks Paunovic packs star power aplenty in TV roles & big screen performances alike

St. James 1000 St. James Street 204.783.6400

Loved the cover story on Darcy Oake in your last issue! Not only is he incredibly talented, Darcy and his family also demonstrate their humanitarian side and generosity of spirit through their quest to bring a recovery centre to Winnipeg. With so many families from all walks of life affected by the ravages of addiction, The Bruce Oake Recovery Centre is undoubtedly a much-needed facility in this city. I hope many will step up and support this initiative.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS Winnipeg’s downtown continues to impress as new development pushes the urban envelope forward WARM WELCOME Special touches make this custom-built home stand apart

For an engaging interactive experience Follow our social media feeds :

The home featured in The Height of Family Living was exactly up my alley, from its soaring ceilings to the glass-panelled staircase leading to the upper level to the modern feeling throughout the home. It’s great to learn of a new builder in this marketplace, and to actually see a sampling of their work. Eagle Custom Homes has done an excellent job constructing this exceptional contemporary home.

Lucinda Halbrock, Winnipeg

phone: 204-982-4455 email: info@stylemanitoba.com Visit us online at:

www.stylemanitoba.com

The travel features keep getting better in each issue of Style Manitoba. As an avid traveller myself, it’s always a pleasure to read about new vacation destinations I hadn’t thought of before. Thanks for the coverage, and please keep it coming!

Ziggy Enfield, Winnipeg

WSO features Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone.

Stepping Out with Style MUSIC Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra - The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 70th anniversary this season and is kicking it off with an exquisite bang on September 16, welcoming renowned violin virtuoso Itzhak Pearlman for the Asper Family Opening Night Gala. This event promises to be a worldclass performance and signals the beginning of long-time WSO conductor Alexander Mickelthwate’s final season with the company before he moves on to a prestigious position as Music Director to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra for their 2018/19 season.

WSO officially celebrates the 70th birthday of the company on (Oct 13-14) by hosting veteran maestro Victor Fledbrill, who was with the WSO from 1958-1968, to co-conduct an unique experience which features cellist Yegor Dyachkov in a performance of Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No.3.” This is followed with an unexpected offering of “Seven Deadly Sins”

(Nov 3-4), where we observe the seven deadly sins inverted into virtues, featuring the soprano styling of Sarah Jo Kirsch, ethereal accompaniment by the Canadian Mennonite University Women’s Chorus and a rich vocal quartet.

This vibrant cabaret-influenced satire promises to polarize our views on bourgeoisie morality set to the “Dante Symphony” by Franz Liszt.

This is part of the Angels & Demons Autumn Festival; a delightful event which will preface “Seven Deadly Sins” with Beethoven, Chopin and a Sorrowful Song (Oct 27-28), Songs of Darkness and Light with the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir (Oct 29), Natasha Paremski in recital (Oct 30), Frankenstein!

(Oct 31), and an evening with the Winnipeg Chamber Music Society (Nov 1). Next up, relive the film that started it all as the WSO features Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone. Watch the wand choose the wizard, trolls run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while the WSO performs John Williams’ iconic score. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime

event as Harry, Ron, Hermione and all your favourite characters return to the screen and bewitch the world all over again. (Nov 25-26).

Virtuosi Concerts - The best way to describe the autumn season from Virtuosi Concerts this year is dynamic, eclectic and thoughtful. They begin on September 9th with “From Tokyo to Montrose Street,” featuring the Montrose Trio. Intricately weaving piano, violin and cello, the Montrose Trio expertly guides the listener through selections from Haydn, Shostakovich and Arensky. Next up is The Canada 150 Project (Oct 14), an innovative and elaborate presentation by the Cheng2 Duo, aptly named, as they are a gifted pair of siblings from Ottawa. This unique multi-media experience explores Canada’s wild natural beauty and landscapes through extraordinary composition and video accompaniment that visualizes their captivating music. This refreshing exploration features different composers representing different aspects of our geography AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 19

winnipeg folk festival UPCOMING CONCERTS sept 19 sept 19 sept 20 sept 22 oct 7 oct 11 oct 20 nov 10 NOV 11 nov 23 Dec 7

Elliott Brood

West End Cultural Centre

Robyn Hitchcock The Good Will – Social Club

The Cave Singers with

The Good Will – Social Club Chris Cheveyo

Austra

Park Theatre

The New Pornographers with Burton Cummings Theatre

Born Ruffians

Whitehorse

Burton Cummings Theatre

Martha Wainwright West End Cultural Centre

William Prince West End Cultural Centre

Offering luxury vinyl plank

$1.49

sq. ft. invinyl stockplank Offering Kraus ® luxury

Nomadic Massive The Good Will – Social Club

Current Swell Park Theatre

Colter Wall Park Theatre

winnipegfolkfestival.ca

Best of Both Worlds – Shoal Lake 1, 24” x 16” acrylic on canvas by Tracey Kucheravy

Flooring Winnipeg since 1965

KEN’S CARPETS &

URBAN HOME STYLE CENTRE

www.kenscarpets.ca | 730 Archibald | 233-0697 www.kenscarpets.ca | 730 Archibald Street | 204-233-0697

}}

VISIT • AREA • AREA RUGS • CARPETS • HARDWOODS • LAMINATE RUGS • CARPETS • HARDWOODS • LAMINATE • CERAMICS VISIT US FOR • CERAMICS • VINYL • WINDOW COVERINGS

US FOR

• VINYL AND WINDOW COVERINGS * ACCENT FURNITURE

The Lake

A Closer Look at Lake of the Woods and Shoal Lake September 22nd to October 7th, 2017 Opening Reception: Friday September 22nd 6:00 to 9:00 pm Group exhibition featuring local artists Tracey Kucheravy and Melissa Jean as well as selected pieces by west coast artists Cameron Bird and Rick Bond.

All are welcome, Refreshments served, Artists Tracey Kucheravy and Melissa Jean in attendance.

Original Artwork by Emerging and Established Canadian Artists & Professional Custom Framing Artwork available for pre-sale

@Art4YourWalls

Woodlands Gallery | 535 Academy Road | Winnipeg, MB R3N 0E2 | (204) 947-0700 | info@woodlandsgallery.com | www.woodlandsgallery.com 20 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

and the natural elements found therein.

Following is a more introspective turn with Triumph of the Spirit (Nov 4) performed by the extraordinarily skilled Dover Quartet. This compelling offering commemorates Holocaust survivors, and renowned composers, Viktor Ullman and Simon Laks. Uplifting and joyous, one may anticipate a departure from grief to find hope, beauty and catharsis in this unforgettable evening.

Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra - The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra celebrates 20 years of big band jazz, appropriately titled Off the Charts.

Opening on (Oct 22) with Grammy-nominated special guest saxophonist Jimmy Greene, an acclaimed Winnipeg musician and former U of M music professor, who presents an explosive and versatile performance titled Mission Statement: The Music of Jimmy Greene. The WJO are thrilled to continue their season (Nov 12-13) with a performance of Swingin’ the Blues, featuring Juno award-winning saxophonist PJ Perry with Nadia Douglas on vocals. This impressive combination of talent ensures an exciting experience that will have you swinging in your seat.

Manitoba Chamber Orchestra - Catering to Winnipeg’s taste for the cello, the MCO opens their autumn season on September 26th with a performance extraordinaire by Ariel Barnes, and Haydn’s spirited first Cello Concerto, followed up by “Mozart’s 29th Symphony.” Following this strong opening, they offer the emotional and evocative “Age of Reason” (Oct 17). Displaying yet more highlights of Haydn’s stunning repertoire, Telemann’s riveting “Violin Concerto in G Major” and Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante” for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, highlighting the remarkable talents of violinists Aisslin Nosky and Max Mandel. Also noteworthy, the MCO is pleased to present a special candlelight presentation with violinists Karl Strobbe & Kerry DuWors (Oct 20). This intimate evening of spellbinding music adds a personal touch with the inclusion of conversation with the performers at the historic Moss House.

MCO rounds out their sweeping schedule with avant-garde, expressionist selections in a moving and highly thematic Double 45th Anniversary concert (Nov 7). The Winnipeg Singers offer the stunning legacy of favoured Estonian composer Arvo Pärt through a riveting and rare performance of “Te Deum.” Forever dancing between minimalist and Middle Ages, Pärt’s compositions are renowned for taking the listener on a journey. Also, this concert is supported by several other choice pieces such

Soul Gallery - SOLO EXHIBITION, opening (Nov 2) by John Statham

as Eleanore Daley’s “Requiem” and is sure to be an unforgettable evening.

Westminster Concert Organ Series On (Nov 12) the Westminster Concert Organ Series offers a meticulous and remarkable performance by Joshua Stafford. An in demand and highly promising recitalist, improviser and accompanist, Stafford brings his unique and mature style to an afternoon of elevating organ music.

Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir Celebrating its impressive 95th season, the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir is serving up a truly memorable collaboration with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for their Angels and Demons Autumn Festival. On (Oct 29) this collaboration unfolds to ethereal and staggering heights with dramatic depths in an intricate exploration of the relationship between the two polarities in an evening titled Songs of Darkness and Light.

Winnipeg Folk Festival - Hear All Year presents The New Pornographers with Born Ruffians (Oct 7) and Whitehorse (Oct 11) at the Burton Cummings Theatre. Next up, Martha Wainwright performs at the West End Cultural Center (Oct 20), followed by Current Swell (Nov 23) at the Park Theatre.

DANCE Royal Winnipeg Ballet - The Royal Winnipeg Ballet invites you to join them in a magical performance of Twyla Tharp’s The Princess and the Goblin. Captivating and wild, this romp promises to take you on a fantastical journey as bold children rise up against their goblin oppressors. (Sept 27 – Oct 1).

GALLERIES Winnipeg Art Gallery - When celebrating the 150th birthday of our beautiful country, we must always remember to turn our eyes and hearts to the voices and experiences of the people who have called this place home for much longer than most of us have. INSURGENCE/ RESURGENCE intends to do just that by exploring the art and media of 28 handpicked indigenous artists. Running from September 22nd until spring of 2018, this vibrant, visceral step forward for the WAG explores the multifaceted elements of indigenous culture and experience through everything from traditional handicrafts to the ultra-modern and avant-garde. With everything from beadwork to tattoos to installation pieces, this event is certain to speak to people of all ages and backgrounds to foster and nurture the dialogue between old and new, loss and abundance, insurgence and resurgence.

Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art Held in the basement of the Hudson Bay building, this seasons Plug In Play gala fundraiser and art auction will take place (Nov 4). Moody, dramatic and expansive, this will be an intriguing backdrop for a remarkably worthy cause.

Woodlands Gallery - The Lake: A Closer Look at Lake of the Woods and Shoal Lake With offerings for even the most unusual interests, this should be a compelling night of food, ambience and whimsy that will allow this one of a kind contemporary institution to continue to offer free programs and events for the public.

Soul Gallery Inc. - Soul Gallery showcases a diverse selection of sculpture, paintings, monoprints and photography from a growing stable of established and emerging Canadian and international artists in a home setting - a destination gallery that is among the best in Winnipeg. Open every Saturday Noon - 4pm and by appointment Monday to Friday. (Call 204-781-8259). Check out the upcoming SOLO EXHIBITION, opening (Nov 2) by John Statham at 163 Clare Ave, 6:30-9:30 pm.

For more information visit www.soulgallery.ca Woodlands Gallery - Looking to get a little more art in your life? Pencil in Friday, September 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, when Woodlands Gallery will present the opening reception of The Lake: A Closer Look at Lake of the Woods and Shoal Lake, a group exhibition featuring new gallery artist Tracey Kucheravy and selected works from Cameron Bird, Rick Bond and Melissa Jean; on till Oct 7. Visit www.woodlandsgallery.com for more information.

Cre8ery - If you’re seeking the pulse of Winnipeg’s gallery talent, you needn’t look much further than the Cre8ry. Featuring a fresh rotation of excellent local and international artists in a number of mediums, there is always something to experience here. In September, they feature Faces in Different Places by Kris Row, and Glitch Note by David Marshall. Both collections display a unique, colourful and almost satirical interpretation of modern society and our places within it.

October brings in two introspective and engaging shows: ICELAND – Journey into the Land of Giants by Charles Puntins; a photographic exhibition that displays the grand and larger than life natural beauty of Iceland. And Half Your Life in Transit by C. Garrioch, an intriguing endeavour that seeks to explore our relationship to the journey we are all upon, and our participation and understanding of it.

In November, they offer yet another venture into the unparalleled beauty of nature with Inclusivity: Celebrating Diversity by Mohan Tenuwara, which will draw you in with its vivid use of colour and texture.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 21

ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE Photography: Jerry Grajewski

THEATRE Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre - This season opens with Shakespeare in Love at the John Hirsch Mainstage, co-produced with the Citadel Theatre. One will wonder at the romance Shakespeare finds himself in, when experiencing writer’s block and in desperate need of inspiration, he comes across his muse in Viola de Lesseps, an actress from Henslowes play. (Oct 18 – Nov 11). Simultaneously, at the Tom Hendry Warehouse is Nine Dragons, a world premiere production with Gateway Theatre and Vertigo Theatre. Set in 1920s Hong Kong, Chinese detective Tommy Lam finds himself battling racism and his reputation while investigating the deaths of several women. With his sights on a suspect, (and driven to prove himself and protect his people) his quest takes him to the glamorous Nine Dragons nightclub where he is in jeopardy of losing his relationship, badge and even his life (Oct 25 – Nov 15). Next, on the John Hirsch Mainstage is the classic A Christmas Carol, adapted by Bruce McManus - a tale of the crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge whose scorn for Christmas deeply affects his nephew and his clerk’s Christmas plans. The ghost of his business partner appears to save Scrooge from himself and his own bitter demise (Nov 22 – Dec 16).

Femfest 2017 - Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Femfest is appropriately titled Coming of Age. Running (Sept 16 – 23) with a wide variety of programming and events, from cabaret to lectures and everything in between, just about anyone can get in touch with their inner femme with this exciting showcase of female-identifying diversity.

Prairie Theatre Exchange - Boasting Winnipeg’s most intimate theatre experience, the 2017/18 season begins with Gracie (Oct 12-29), a fascinating and heartfelt tale about an unusual girl being raised in a polygamist family.

Next up, PTE will captivate you with the infectious rhythms of Ubuntu (The Capetown Project). The word “Ubuntu” is South African and refers to the feeling of connectivity and community on a global scale; this unique project seeks to establish this connection through lively music, dance and acting performances. (Nov 9 – 26)

22 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

Winnipeg Jewish Theatre - Eclectic and unexpected, this fall Tribes is the show to see at the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre. This inspiring tale speaks to a young man’s experience with hearing impairment while he and his family grapple with their own dynamics, as well as his position in the deaf community. A smartly written and highly acclaimed offering, Tribes is a must-see for anyone interested in exploring life with a disability (Oct 21 - 29).

Manitoba Theatre for Young People Promising (and delivering) an engaging, inspiring theatre experience that caters to Manitoba’s youth, the company begins its fall season with Circus Incognitus (Oct 20-29), which promises to be a highflying romp for the youngsters in your life, filled with all the fun and colour of the circus in a compact hourlong show. Appealing to young teenagers, next up is Of Mice and Morro and Jasp (Nov 10-18).

This lighthearted and comical interpretation of Steinbeck’s classic novel Of Mice and Men, is an off- beat tale following the adventure of two sisters working as carnival clowns, while they dream of owning a rabbit farm.

(Oct 7- Jan 6) should hit the spot. Reliving the fun, magic and campiness of the bygone TV series “Bewitched” with a splash of the King himself, this one-of-a-kind offering is a guaranteed good time for the whole family.

Manitoba Opera - This November, the Manitoba Opera brings Madame Butterfly to the stage, one of the world’s most widely known and well-loved operas. Painting a vivid picture of love and the loss of innocence, this sweeping and dramatic offering should be on every opera-lover’s bucket list. Select dates from (Nov 18-24).

FESTIVALS Peace Days - The Peace Days festival invites people of all ages to join them in their annual celebration and contemplation of peace and compassion. With events and gatherings for the whole family, this festival strives to encourage a greater understanding of our own relationship with peace and the ways in which we personally define it. (Sept 15-24) Culture Days - Culture Days are rolling around once again and Manitobans all over the province will be given ample opportunities to participate in this pan-Canadian extravaganza.

Curated with diversity and the Canadian artist’s experience in mind, the festival takes place in a weekend long celebration of our one of a kind creative and cultural landscape.

(Sept 30-Oct 1) Fifth Annual Manitoba Fibre Festival The Red River Exhibition Park welcomes the 5th Annual Manitoba Fibre Festival (Sept 15-16). This event speaks to all lovers of fibre arts (raw or washed fleece) and guarantees a weekend packed with whimsy, craftsmanship and creativity. Diversity is key at this niche event, and whether you’re there for more traditional endeavours or the cutting edge of modern techniques and styles, there are certainly enough vendors, workshops and demonstrations for all.

Le Cercle Moliere - In their 92nd season, Le Cercle Moliere is upholding their grand tradition of quality francophone theatre with De mére en file (Oct 12-28). This groundbreaking performance, which features an entirely female cast and crew, examines three perspectives of three different women, of three different generations; each with their own unique, distinct experiences.

Theatre Projects Manitoba - Adapted from Ray Bradbury’s short of the same name, Tomorrow’s Child is co-presented with the West End Cultural Centre (Oct 25-Nov 5) and is not to be missed. Boasting immersive and compelling sound design that has blown away both critics and audiences alike, this unforgettable play dips its toes into 1950’s sci-fi radio dramas in a night of entertainment like no other.

Celebrations Dinner Theatre - Ideal for those of us who like a good, strong dash of nostalgia in our theatre, Bewitching Elvis

Send + receive: a festival of sound v.19 - Get ready to explore and experience sound in new and exciting ways with this highly avant-garde endeavour. In their 19th edition, the festival ensures even the most outside-the-box audio connoisseurs will find something to titillate and tantalize their ears (Oct 12-15).

Bell MTS Place presents Nickelback with Cheap Trick (Sep 21) PBR (Professional Bull Riding), (Oct 6) Miranda Lambert (Oct 7) Kings of Leon (Oct 16) Roger Waters (Oct 22) Deadmau5 (Oct 31)

Delectable Dining Unforgettable Taste Experience

N

eighbourhood bistros and lounges are popping up in and near residential communities throughout the city where one can indulge in great food and beverages, yet stay close to home. Zack Clarke and Matthew Swirsky, co-owners of Rae’s Bistro & Lounge, recently brought their new endeavour to fruition in the city’s north quadrant. This highly visible community gem is located at the corner of Lagimodiere (Highway 59) and Headmaster Row - a great stop for eats and spirits before or after a day of golf or an evening stroll at Kilcona Park or anytime at all.

The minimalist décor, large windows and high ceilings lend a feeling of spaciousness. Comfortable, high top booths align the wall for more private conversation, while other table settings are available in the center for individual parties or larger gatherings. A small draped and elevated area lit with soft warm lights sets the stage apart, which also doubles as a dining spot when available.

A grand lounge fills the opposite wall, shelved to the ceiling with spirits galore.

With pull-up bar seats, the counter is flagged with popular on tap ales and trending keg brands, while above the bar, a big screen TV beckons sports fans.

Aside from the regular menu, Rae’s signature ‘OFF THE WALL’ chalkboard is scripted with daily or weekly specials including appetizers, soup du jour, entrees, feature beers, charcuterie, desserts and craft cocktails. The chalkboard features are always changing based on the fresh, local ingredients available at the time, and speak to Chef Michael Ozero’s passion for food and drink. Along with being a seasoned chef, Ozero is also an award-winning beer-maker, and connoisseur of pairing food and beer. This is evident whether you are ordering from the menu or “Off The Wall.”

The secret at this locale is the bountiful, mouthwatering feature and menu picks that make for an unforgettable taste experience. Our party starts with the Chorizo Dip, baked to perfection with flatbread that warms your insides, followed by Beet Chips served with caramelized onion and goat cheese - an adventure to the palate.

Pasta lovers will want to indulge in the Carbonara, with bacon, pancetta, portobello mushrooms, green peas, white wine and garlic, egg, pecorino (hard Italian cheese made from ewe’s milk) and fresh herbs. Or the Mediterranean Linguine, a lighter pasta fused with the flavour of Italian vegetables, topped with feta cheese.

The Stuffed Chicken also delights – succulent roast chicken breast filled with sundried tomatoes, goat cheese and herbs, served with sweet balsamic tomato sauce, roasted red pepper, artichoke risotto and fresh market vegetables.

Bring on the seafood fare! At Rae’s, the Artic Char sautéed in brown sugar and white wine along with the sides is a fine flavour of its own making.

For the grand finale, patrons will enjoy choosing from the delectable dessert menu. Anyone for Irish Crème Brule, Pineapple Upside Down Cake or Honey Berganno Panna Cotta?

At Rae’s, Sundays are for Prime Rib and Mondays feature Prime Rib sandwiches. And don’t miss the ever- popular Wine Wednesdays, when bottles are half price.

Check out their Facebook page for times, menu picks, and pictures that are guaranteed to pique your appetite. As their Facebook page states; “Food and drink is a never ending experience. Let’s explore together.”

All in all, an excellent dining experience.

Rae’s Bistro & Lounge #9 – 925 Headmaster Row 204-229-0237

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 23

Style w ith

a Story

Bringing family & friends back into the Kitchen

BY LISA AFANASIEV

Handcrafted Products from Around the World

134 Plaza Dr., Winnipeg 204.261.0566 tenthousandvillages.ca

The ultimate experience in oil & vinegar

Services we offer: • Private Tasting Parties • Wedding Gifts and favours • Corporate Gifts • Personal Gifts • House Warming Gifts • As well as many other personalized gift baskets

Unit C 2450 Main St WInnipeg, MB MB R2V 4H7 204-339-OILS (6457) perfectpairs.ca

24 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

The owner-operators of Perfect Pairs Giselle and Mike Deneka - want you to know they are Winnipeg’s ‘Mom and Pop’ stop for “the ultimate experience in oil and vinegar.” This specialty store prides itself on being family oriented since opening November 12, 2015, making it their quest to bring friends and families back into the kitchen.

“We believe in supporting local business whenever we can,” Giselle points out.

The Denekas fell in love with the products, not the concept of the store. There are over 800 stores that offer this product line in North America and they are the only store in Manitoba that does.

“We want to teach families and friends they can have a great meal at home and have fun cooking it,” Giselle explains.

One cannot help but want to indulge in what Perfect Pairs has to offer. But first, let the owners guide you through a custom “perfect pairing” process made to your taste.

And that’s exactly what they do out of their location at Unit C - 2450 Main St. The magic happens as soon as you enter the store. The atmosphere is palpable.

Wooden shelves line the walls and center of the store with stately stainless steel fustis (containers that keep the light, moisture and air out) that house the oils and vinegars.

“First we find out your needs, then guide you through the pairing and educate you at the same time,” explains Giselle. This all takes place at the tasting bar, which features over 55 different flavours of olive oils and balsamic vinegars with fresh bread for dipping.

The EVOO fustis have a crushed date, showing when the olives were processed, as olive oil loses its quality after 12-14 months. These oils are selected from around the world and according to their harvest times from Portugal, Greece, and Spain, to name a few. The flavoured oils are either fused with flavour in processing, or infused, which means adding the flavour after. Freshness is essential with the EVOO, while the flavoured oils and premium balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy can be stored for longer periods of time. The store also features both Manitoba sourced and Canadian-based products such as pasta, rubs, dips, mustard, and stoneware for dipping, and even handmade soaps.

If that’s not enough, they offer private tasting parties and BBQ classes, encouraging a group of family and friends to come together to learn how to incorporate their products into everyday cooking. Gift baskets or gift crates comprised of extra virgin olive oil, traditional balsamic vinegar (aged 18 years) and a dipping plate are available.

Additionally, Perfect Pairs offers a fresh twist on fundraising with their premium products.

Perfect Pairs is celebrating their second anniversary on November 18, 2017 - an opportune time to meet the owners and taste the great products sold at their store.

For more information, visit the website at www.perfectpairs.ca or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.

Natural Protein

Eggs are one of nature’s most nutritious foods. They are an excellent source of protein and contain 14 vitamins and minerals.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 25

Panzanella and Poached Egg Salad

26 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil 4 cups (1 L) cubed, stale Ciabatta loaf Pinch salt ½ garlic clove, finely minced ½ tsp (2 mL) Dijon mustard 2 tbsp (25 mL) White wine vinegar ¼ cup (50 mL) olive oil ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt ¼ tsp (1 mL) black pepper 1 pckg (550 mL) cherry or grape tomatoes ½ English cucumber, unpeeled, quartered lengthwise and sliced ½- inch (1 cm) thick.

1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes ¼ cup (50 mL) red onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tbsp (25 ml) capers, drained (optional) 6 eggs, poached Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss bread with 2 tbsp (25mL) olive oil; spread bread on baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, stirring once, until golden and crisp. Let cool.

Whisk garlic, mustard, vinegar, ¼ cup (50 mL) olive oil, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, mix tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion, basil and capers (if using). Add bread and toss with vinaigrette. Divide among six plates and top with poached egg.

Makes 6 servings

Zucchini & Feta Biscuits 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 2 eggs ½ cup canola oil 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini (about 1 medium) 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled feta cheese 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated lemon zest Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 6-cup muffin pan or use paper liners to prepare the pan.

In a medium bowl, sift flour and baking powder together. In a separate large-size bowl beat the eggs and oil with an electric mixer until smooth.

Stir in the zucchini, feta cheese and lemon zest.

Add the dry ingredients and stir until mixture is just combined. (Mixture will be very thick).

Divide mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove biscuits from pan and cool on a rack.

Store biscuits in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

For nutrient analysis visit eggs.mb.ca

Makes 6 biscuits.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 27

Time to Take Stock Autumn is a good time to take stock of what should be done in your home before winter sets in.

1. Stove and Oven

Check out your house cleaning price at Take Time by using our Instant Estimate tool

After trying several cleaning companies over the last few months, a friend told me to try Take Time Home Cleaning They’re a keeper.

– Lisa M.

• • • • • • • • • • •

2016 & 2017

Carpet and upholstery cleaning Interior/exterior window and gutter cleaning Handyman services Yard maintenance Tile and grout cleaning and resealing Hardwood resurfacing Fall yard clean-up Winter snow removal packages Certified Home Staging Available Move-in & Move-out Cleaning

Fall Special

Take $30 off your first home cleaning

Weekends with no housework.

Woohoo! I feel like a kid again!!!

– Judy R.

Take Time is in your area

Phone: 770.7103

www.taketime.ca

Now is the best time to clean the oven. Even the stove exhaust vents should be cleaned to remove greasy buildup. Having a stove and oven that is sparkling clean will make baking and preparing holiday dinners much more pleasant.

2. Register Vents

To ensure your heating system operates as efficiently as possible, remove all register vents and vacuum inside them. Take vents outdoors and rinse them lightly with a garden hose or place them in a sink with warm soapy water. Rinse and allow them to dry completely before replacing them. Furnace filters should be replaced at the same time.

3. Carpet & Upholstery

Carpets and upholstery can hold in allergens such as dust mites that could ultimately weaken your immune system. With cold and flu season looming, now is the time to deep clean carpets and make breathing easier.

4. Ceiling Fans & Fixtures

Ceiling fans are not just useful during the summer. Reversing their direction will push warm air downward and make your home easier to heat.

Before switching direction, wipe fan blades, remove and wash globes, and dust light bulbs.

This will allow for brighter light, which is very important during the dark days of winter.

5. Closets

Autumn is a good time to eliminate closet clutter. Aside from getting rid of clothing, wipe down doors, shelves, and baseboards, and vacuum the floor inside. Not only will this ensure a healthier home, it will also make room for bulky winter items that may have been stored away during the warmer months.

6. Interior/Exterior Windows & Gutters

The winter season will seem even longer if you have to look through dirty windows. And don’t forget about clearing the gutters. Schedule a professional to handle these jobs so you can focus on things you enjoy

7. Fall Top to Bottom House Cleaning

Custom Art created for you Murals, Fine paintings, Theme rooms & More

Mandy van Leeuwen, Artist Call 204-229-6719 www.mandyvanleeuwen.com 28 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

Some people prefer an autumn Top to Bottom clean rather than at springtime. With ongoing maintenance cleans, this ensures your home will be in great shape for holiday entertaining.

Consider Take Time Home Cleaning—quality home and commercial cleaning as well as a full menu of additional services so that you can Take Time To Live Well!

B Y L I S A A FA N A S I E V

A World Away but Here to Stay

I

f you seek that one unique piece of clothing or accessory from a world away but would actually like to try it on, feel it and connect to it…. look no further. Global Connections, situated on the second floor of the Johnston Terminal at the historic Forks Market, offers international, ethnic- inspired clothing and accessories along with a wide array of home décor items.

Opened in 1993, the store originally offered more of a home décor and textiles selection. But a change of hands in 1997 to Barry McCort and wife Christine Thomas prompted an evolution in merchandise, with clothing and accessories (scarves, hats, purses and jewellery) added into the mix.

Today, complementing the clothing and accessories, an eclectic selection of imported home décor items are displayed throughout the store, creating a shopping experience with international flair. The ever-popular Putumayo music playing in the background adds to the ambience.

“The bulk of Global Connections clothing and almost all the home décor products are fair trade items,” McCort explains, adding that they import items from all over the world, such as India, Morocco, Africa and Indonesia, to name a few. “We operate under fair trade principles whenever possible, actively seeking products both in Canada and overseas to provide customers with new and interesting items.”

The store’s ever-changing collection of imported items and diverse selection of clothing and jewellery appeals to teenagers and adults alike, from a wide variety of hemp backpacks from Nepal to a large selection of bags and purses handmade in Thailand.

“The artisans of these beads are always creating and also retiring beads from their inventory, so there is an ever-changing selection,” conveys McCort, adding that Global Connections is the exclusive retailer for Trollbeads in Manitoba.

“They have hundreds of Italian glass Murano beads, semi precious stone beads and sterling silver beads, along with spacer beads to keep the bracelets in place. Trollbeads are very popular, made in a socially responsible manner and are more vintage and earthy, which is harmonious with the store’s atmosphere.”

The store also carries a plethora of tumbled stones and crystals, with books on their healing properties for the more insightful shopper.

With requests for more tarot cards on the rise, they now carry more than 200 different titles for customers to choose from, with companion books on the teachings of tarot card reading.

Customers also love the unique greeting cards offered here, including handmade cards from South Africa. Global Connections also maintains a selection of certified fair trade chocolate, coffee and sugar.

Some new additions at the store include the solid sterling silver neck bangle and even a tiara for brides seeking a unique look. A collection of handmade mosaic glass lamps and a selection of unique leather and wool purses have also recently arrived. Sixty different singing bowls are displayed among the semi precious stones, pendulums, carved stone pyramids and animal carvings found throughout the store. Recently, Global Connections received a shipment of Mexican items, including amazing painted ceramic skulls, and matching skull mugs.

The jewellery featured here is also popular with customers, particularly the Trollbead line.

Trollbeads were created in Demark in 1976 and were the first line of jewellery where one can create their very own bracelet or necklace with individual beads and change them as desired.

“All these unique imported goods are what attracts customers to Global Connections. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, always doing our best to locate exceptional and exquisite imported goods that our customers desire,” McCort shares.

The Fair Trade principle also provides their customers with a ‘global connection’ in supporting artisans from all over the world, while still finding that one of a kind piece to wear or showcase.

For more information, visit the website at: www.globalconnections.ca AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 29

30 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 31

because winter is never f r away Crisp autumn air; crunching leaves beneath your feet; the winning touchdown; Halloween apples; the first snowfall.

The comfort of shearling, from head to toes.

Four seasons – one store.

The WonderfulWorld of Sheepskin.

14

4 250 Dufferin Ave. 204-586-8097 www.worldofsheepskin.com

CANKER SORE TREATMENT AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY NOW AVAILABLE

Where beautiful smiles begin

EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE NEW PATIENTS WELCOME FULL SERVICE FAMILY DENTISTRY

Dr. Jonathan Holt DMD

204-487-2926 1-1176 Taylor Avenue 32 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

www.holtdental.ca

Autumn

Fall Into texture To Perm or not to perm?

Why not try a perm to give yourself a change? Perming is still a very viable option for most hair types; colour treated and highlighted hair included.

It does not need to look like a perm if done with a larger rod size, the better perm formulas that are available now and the correct design wrap of the rods.

A consultation is needed to determine if you are a good candidate for a perm. The professionals at rituals in hair and skin will offer good advice on maintenance, styling and finishing techniques, and of course, the right home maintenance products. A diffuser for your blow-dryer may be a good addition, although air-drying is usually a great way to go. After all, low maintenance is the goal!

Today’s fashion trends have noticeably reinvented the ‘80s.

Crimping and braiding of all kinds have crept back in style. This model’s super fine hair gets the uplift by crimping in texture and volume. Her “avant-garde” style is a simple look you can achieve by both setting with small braids and releasing, or by using a crimping iron. This texture looks great styled down or is excellent for re-braiding into big Dutch braids and crowns or styling up for voluminous topknots, space buns, or pulled back into a low glamourous chignon. So make friends with the ‘80s and dig out your crimping iron this fall.

HAIR by ROBIN J. The Crown + Beauty Boutique 288 McDermot Ave Phone: 204-947-3766 www.crownandbeauty.com IG @crownandbeautyboutique

Hair: Kristina Model: Colleen Photography: pearl angelini photography rituals in hair and skin 159 St Anne’s Rd 204-452-1182 www.ritualsinhairandskin.ca

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 33

On the

by Quentin Mills-Fenn

BOOKSHELF

Antiques – Vintage Painted Furniture Furniture Up-styling Services

The Discovery of Honey

DIY Workshops – Country Chic Paints

(Biblioasis)

by Terry Griggs

238 Manitoba Ave. in Selkirk MB Tel: 204-482-7677 Wed/Thur/Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 9am-4pm www.thegypsytraders.com

There’s no one quite like Hero, or at least that’s what she believes. Hero is the irrepressible narrator and outspoken young star of this terrific, sharp coming-of-age novel by Terry Griggs. Born in a dusty Ontario town, Hero makes it her business to know everyone else’s. The writing crackles with electricity as Hero’s words get the better of her. Hero might not be as sure of things as she thinks she is, but it’s a wild and fun trip looking at the world through her eyes.

The Water Beetles (Goose Lane)

by Michael Kaan

A remarkably assured debut novel by Winnipeg writer Michael Kaan. Chung-Man is 12 years old and living a comfortable existence with his family in 1940’s Hong Kong, when the World War brings the invading Japanese army literally to their doorstep. He flees with his siblings but peace and safety are difficult to recover. Based in part on the wartime experiences of the author’s father, this is a sensitive and elegantly written story that compels the reader to keep turning pages.

In a Wide Country (Cormorant)

by Robert Everett-Green

Showroom Location - 893A Redonda, Wpg., MB Ph: 1 204 222-8797 • Email: Sales@sfww.ca Head Office - Ph: 1 204 272-8060 • Fax: 1 204 268-3216

www.springfieldwoodworking.com

436 Academy Road

204-487-4193

It’s 1961, it’s summer, and Corinne is restless.

A part-time model and a “looker,” Corinne is also a single mother, and her 12-year old son Jasper is the narrator of this strikingly original road novel. Bored with her life in Winnipeg, Corinne packs her son and what little she owns in her new Corvair. Jasper, though, longs for the security he had back home. Robert Everett-Green skilfully depicts their complicated relationship - Corrine is not really motherhood material - as well as Jasper’s own stabs at independence.

The Clothesline Swing (Nightwood)

by Ahman Danny Ramadan

How can memories shape existence? The narrator and his lover leave Syria during the civil war when life is especially dangerous for two gay men, and find another home in Vancouver, but Damascus remains in their hearts. Now, as his lover is dying, and Death a very real visitor, the narrator tells tales of their old lives. Ahmad Danny Ramadan, himself a Syrian refugee, has written a moving, romantic, heartbreaking, and sometimes even magical, debut novel.

34 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

S T Y L I N G

T H E

STEREO Reviewed by Randal McIlroy

New & Exclusive Eye Wear

ROGER WATERS Is this the Life We Really Want?

Eye Exams by Dr. Nadine Shelton Services en français e português

(Sony) Ideas always outshouted tunes for Roger Waters, beginning with his Pink Floyd swansong, The Final Cut, and continuing through his first three solo records. He hasn’t mellowed at 73. Is this the Life We Really Want finds him railing again at totalitarianism, morally bankrupt politicians and a decayed society where “there’s nothing but screams in the field of dreams,” and the language warning is well earned, but now he meets listeners halfway with warmer melodies, better songs and better singing. Arrangements

by David Campbell and producer Nigel Goodrich that make keen use of deep, swelling strings and piano. The flinty guitar and throbbing bass that open “Picture That” are the most obvious acknowledgment of Animals, the Pink Floyd album where Waters turned his sardonic eyes to the world, but instead of ferocious lead guitar there are keyboards to ease the rage, and gentler songs to close. He wants to engage us; it’s difficult to resist.

204-504-6863 100-698 Corydon Ave.

nvmyeyes.com @nvmyeyes

THE BEACH BOYS 1967 – Sunshine Tomorrow (Capitol) Endless summer continues with the release of more Beach Boys songs from the vault. This time it isn’t another attempt to sell Pet Sounds, but an expanded view of 1967’s Wild Honey.

It’s an interesting choice. For most of the year previous, Brian Wilson toiled over Smile, only to consign it to studio shelves and mythology. Soon after that, however, it was time for direct music, with the band playing together on record for the first time in years and brother Carl Wilson discovering his soul chops. The key track, really, is a cover of Stevie Wonder, with the excitable Carl declaiming “I Was Made to Love Her” while the gang harmonizes around the piano. “Darlin’” and “Here Comes the Night” followed, urgent and irresistible, and there was mellow simplicity to temper giddy joy. Stretching this half-hour of music across 160 minutes via rehearsal takes and alternate mixes overstates its boyish charms, and the previously unreleased live music is undemonstrative, but among the footnotes there are revelations – early takes of the mysterious “Cool, Cool Water” and “Surf ’s Up,” and unadorned backing tracks from Smiley Smile that reveal the subliminal underpinnings to those immaculate constructions.

Where bright ideas begin Visit our

SHOWROOM!

347 William Avenue - Plenty of FREE Parking!

204-943-0999 www.totallightingsales.ca

CAN Singles (Mute) Singles never figured prominently in Germany’s experimental rock of the ‘70s, and it’s difficult to judge from this collection how much they mattered to the singularly intuitive Can. The parched thump of “Soul Desert” is no one’s idea of a hit single, but it’s followed immediately by the sublime “She Brings the Rain,” with original vocalist Malcolm Mooney subdued and seductive over Michael Karoli’s cool jazz guitar.

Such contrast electrifies this compilation, with the sinister Spoon leading to the twilight shuffle of Shikako Maru Ten, the tricky violin/ keyboard funk of Dizzy Dizzy and the relentless Mushroom. Fanatics will be startled, and the curious, magnetized.

2nd Floor Johnston Terminal at The Forks 204-989-2173 www.globalconnections.ca

Exotic handcrafted imports from the four corners of the world

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 35

B Y L I S A A FA N A S I E V

RUGS WITH A HUMAN TOUCH

Renowned for their Fair Trade mandate, Ten Thousand Villages recently celebrated its 71st year in operation. The organization had its humble beginning in 1946, when Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) volunteer Edna Ruth Byler purchased handmade artisan goods from disadvantaged women in the countries she served and brought them back home to sell to family and friends – all out of her basement!

Byler’s original quest was to create hope and prosperity for the world’s poor by purchasing and then reselling these handcrafted items.

Little did she know that her simple concept would one day parlay into a global fair trade movement. Today, there are many stores across Canada and the USA, all of which are nonprofit.

Although most of us are familiar with Ten Thousand Villages and frequent the stores for those one of a kind artisan gifts, there is a best kept secret offered at all North American locations - the rug division.

Ten Thousand Villages’ Canadian rug division started in the mid 1990s, when they began

carrying rugs from a Pakistan job creation program called BUNYAAD (meaning foundation in Urdu, Pakistan’s national language).

Started in Pakistan in the 1960s, the BUNYAAD Rug Program was revolutionary, allowing families to remain in their villages and work from home as opposed to leaving for work in a nearby city. This program provides a healthier quality of life for the artisans it employs, fostering consistency, stability, and most important, self-sufficiency. Fair Trade equals quality, as artisans can put their focus entirely on their work, good materials and a superior product, knowing they receive a fair wage.

These exceptional rugs are the hallmark of distinction, ethnicity and uniqueness; each comes with its own tag, on which a complete history of its making is recorded. A story attached to every rug, if you will. Every artisan in the village has their own loom, making it easier for them to manage their own work schedules; usually two hours in the morning, two hours in the afternoon and two hours in the evening

on the loom by the mother or father, leaving opportunity to make their own routine around family life. Each rug is unique, brought to life with personal inspirations from the various family members. There are always new designs and concepts being showcased.

All rugs are made from 100% wool on either a cotton or wool warp, while some pieces also incorporate silk. Rug sizes range from 2’x3’ to 10’x14’ plus a wide range of runners up to 13 feet long. It takes four to five people working five to six hours a day one year and two months to complete a rug that is over 500 knots per square inch. That’s over 7.7 million knots tied individually by hand! When you purchase one of these rugs, you are supporting the life, education and culture in Pakistan.

Ten Thousand Villages offers three year-round rug stores with more than 40 rug events across Canada and the United States with an extensive inventory. Winnipeg is the center for the travelling rug program in Canada, which means at certain times of the year, the entire travelling rug inventory is in the city, offering a wonderful selection to consumers. (But keep in mind that they do carry rugs all year long). The anchor store for the travelling rugs in Winnipeg is at 134 Plaza Drive (off Pembina Hwy). The annual rug event will be held Nov.10 – 25th this year.

Yousaf Chaman of the BUNYAAD Rug program shared with Style what he would like people to know about these rugs: “Artisans pour their heart and soul into every rug. Their time and creativity equals fair trade, the rug prices are low and the quality is high. The rugs are durable, stain resistant, made from high quality natural materials and should be used to live on.

They are offered nowhere else. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.”

For more information visit winnipeg.plaza@ villages.ca.

36 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

What’s on your wall?

BY KELLY GRAY PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL ROBERTS

W

innipeggers looking to turn blank walls into points of interest and sites of beauty have been looking to Woodlands Gallery since the early 1980s. The gallery is now home to some 30 Canadian artists. This unique repertoire of artists, along with a welcoming atmosphere, and professional personalized service, has made Woodlands Gallery one of Manitoba’s best-known locations for artwork to adorn your interior spaces.

Located on Academy Road, Woodlands offers a range of services, from custom framing to trials on approval and art consultation. According to director Jennifer DeLury, pieces from the gallery typically run between $500 and $5000.

“We offer an engaging selection of artwork by emerging and established artists,” she says, noting that people will find styles influenced from high realism and Impressionism to abstraction.

DeLury reports that she started managing the gallery some 17 years ago and relocated to its current site at 535 Academy Road in 2005. The current location is an ideal exhibition centre, with the gallery holding regular events to showcase its talented stable of skilled artists. A great case in point is the show slated to run this September 22 to October 7, 2017.

apprenticed with Ottawa based landscape painter Gordon Harrison.

Her work is held in corporate and private collections in Canada, the UK and the United States. She reports being deeply influenced by her surroundings such as vast prairies, lush forests, and colourful valleys that all serve as an inspiration for her paintings. Kucheravy made her debut at Woodlands Gallery last September as part of their inaugural SAP (Supplementary Artists Program) showcasing contemporary emerging Manitoba artists for a limited engagement.

Melissa Jean, represented by the gallery since 2010, paints out of her studio in Kenora, Ontario. Growing up in mid and western Canada, Jean’s work, also held in many private and corporate collections, reveals details in nature that others might take for granted.

Looking to get a little more art in your life? Pencil in Friday, September 22nd from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, when Woodlands Gallery will present the opening reception of The Lake: A Closer Look at Lake of the Woods and Shoal Lake. Artists Tracey Kucheravy and Melissa Jean will be in attendance. Visit www.woodlandsgallery.com for more information.

Titled The Lake: A Closer Look at Lake of the Woods and Shoal Lake, the September 22 to October 7 curated group show features the inspired work of local artists Tracey Kucheravy and Melissa Jean, as well as selected pieces by west coast artists Cameron Bird and Rick Bond.

“Instinctively, we sense that being near water makes us healthier and happier; it reduces stress and brings us peace. We long for the solace of where water meets land and sky, and these paintings reflect that same attractive and restorative tranquility,” says DeLury about the coming show.

Both featured artists are working close to their subject matter. Tracey Kucheravy is an emerging artist originally from Saskatchewan who

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 37

Opening a World of Health & Wellness in Manitoba The journey to better health begins with you, but it helps to know you’re not alone in your search for healthcare. Magnifind.ca believes in empowering you and your family by connecting you instantly to the professionals, service providers, associations and suppliers that can help you weather any health and wellness storm.

Magnifind.ca is a locally owned tech company that was motivated and created to help consumers find the vital health information they need and instantly connect them with the available options.

Their secure, one-stop online health and wellness platform helps consumers at no charge to identify the best solutions and resources available to them.

For professionals, it offers the most affordable and trackable way to navigate clients directly to you. Through Magnifind.ca, health and wellness professionals can instantly be discovered by name, specialty services and supplies you provide, as well as being promoted by the conditions you treat working by proximity.

“Our Sport Medicine Clinic is always looking for new ways to partner with Manitoba’s health and wellness community, so partnering with Magnifind.ca was a great opportunity for us.”

Tara Skibo - Sport for Life Centre Medicine Clinic

38 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

“Magnifind.ca is the perfect online platform to educate the public about their health issues while connecting them to beneficial treatments. At AcuMassage Wellness Centre, we understand that acupuncture is one of the treatments that alleviate pain while releasing physical and emotional stress. Magnifind.ca helps us directly connect our therapists to patients so we are part of the health and wellness solution.”

Dr. Xiuyin (Yin) Wang AccuMassage Wellness Centre Whether you are having difficulty accessing care, need a second opinion or feel like you’ve exhausted all health options, Magnifind.ca is here for you! Their network of dedicated and compassionate Association partners provides vital support groups, programs and services directly to you.

This includes community partner Associations like Ronald McDonald House Charities Manitoba (RMHC Manitoba), who provide family-centered healthcare in Winnipeg, rural Manitoba and beyond by allowing families with sick children to stay together and be near the medical care they need.

The Breemersch family from Brandon, MB. Photo courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Charities

“Partnering with Magnifind.ca allows us to better support our families by connecting to a greater network of health and wellness professionals throughout the province.”

Wendy Galagan - CEO-RMHC Manitoba Magnifind.ca is dedicated to ensure that health and wellness is accessible to everyone. Join the conversation today and be part of the health and wellness solution. Check out the Magnifind.ca videos and learn more at www.magnifind.ca

Aix-en-Provence – An Artist’s Paradise

W

as it the brilliant Provençal light?

The multiple shades of ochre?

Or the imposing Montagne Sainte-Victoire itself? Whichever it was, painter Paul Cézanne spent most of his life in Aix-en-Provence and immortalized the craggy mountain that looms east of the town countless times.

BY ANDREA RATUSKI PHOTOGRAPHY JIM HISCOTT

Today, as we make our way along the splendid Cours Mirabeau - the broad main street, a stroller’s paradise lined with plane trees - we admire the elegant hôtels particuliers, beautiful mansions, all constructed of the luminous golden sandstone mined in nearby Bibémus.

Perhaps it was this quarry, which Cézanne also painted, that inspired his audacious art, considered a precursor to cubism, and a direct influence on Picasso and Braque.

Along the Cours and at every turn, we come upon a fountain. There are 75 in all, as Aix is considered a city of water. The largest, at the top of the Cours, is known as La Rotonde, with three marble statues representing Justice, the Arts and Agriculture. But the most beautiful has to be la Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins, with four dolphins playfully spouting water, a baroque fountain designed by Jean-Claude Rambot in 1667.

More than 2000 years ago, the Romans discovered a thermal spring, which still flows today.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 39

They settled here, calling it Aquae Sextiae, the waters of the Roman consul Sextius.

Place d’Albertas with its elegant fountain and cobbled stones.

Few vestiges of the Roman settlement remain in Aix proper, but in the magnificent SaintSauveur Cathedral in the oldest part of Aix, the fifth-century Carolingian baptistery features several glorious Roman marble columns. The church is otherwise a curious, but impressive, amalgam of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles, reflecting various periods of construction.

Place Richelme, in the heart of the old town, comes alive each morning with a vibrant market of fruits, vegetables, fish, fowl and goat cheese.

We quickly identify the special local producers: Chez Céline, for her incredible variety of vegetables, and Dulce, whose stand is overflowing with lettuces and produce from her nearby farm. We can barely wait to get back to our apartment to turn them into lunch.

A highlight is Nicolas Froment’s tryptich, Mary in the Burning Bush, commissioned by King René in 1475. Also the beautiful cloisters.

a bunch of grapes, as he also promoted wine production in the region (for which the locals – and today’s tourists - are forever grateful).

In the Middle Ages, Aix was the capital of Provence, and Roi René of Anjou, known as the Good King René, was one of the last counts to rule, ushering in Aix’s golden age.

The university was founded in 1409 by René’s father, Louis II of Anjou, and Aix is still a lively university town with 35,000 students animating its streets and cafés night and day.

An art lover and poet himself, he encouraged all forms of the arts, and his statue at the end of the Cours Mirabeau portrays him holding

All of the arts continue to thrive today. Music lovers flock to the prestigious summer opera festival and the more recent Easter music festival.

Ballet Preljocaj at the ultra-modern Pavillon Noir satisfies the desire for contemporary dance.

Near the statue of King René is Aix’s most legendary café, Les Deux Garçons, where Cézanne and his friend, the writer Emile Zola, hung out with other artists and intellectuals in the late 19th Century. The exquisite interior remains exactly as it was when it was built in 1792.

North of the Cours Mirabeau is Vieil Aix, the old town, an intricate maze of streets where we love to stroll leisurely and get hopelessly lost, exploring architectural gems like the

40 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

A few steps north is the animated Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, again in that shimmering golden sandstone, dominated by the Tour de l’Horloge, an exquisite clock tower adjoining the Town Hall. On the south side is the post office, the former grain market, whose face displays an allegory of the Rhône and Durance rivers, the Rhône represented by an old man, the Durance by the goddess Sybille, with la Durance dangling a leg, provocatively. A flower market brightens up the square Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays when the whole market doubles in size and spreads through

many other streets of the old town and onto the Cours Mirabeau.

Down on Rue Mignet we join the long lineup of people anxious to sample the creative breads of Farinoman Fou, the crazy baker from Québec, Benoit Fradette, who bakes his breads from ancient grains, and infuses a whole lot of love.

Still hungry? Hidden in a tiny, luminous courtyard behind the Cours Marabeau is one of Aix’s hottest restaurants today, le Côté Cour, where Chef Ronan Kerner, who placed fourth in France’s “Top Chef,” attracts a fashionable, contemporary crowd.

Along a back road is another gem, Restaurant Mickaël Féval, featuring a young chef who just received his first Michelin star. Try his rouget barbet (red mullet) with artichokes.

It’s amazing what chef Olivier Scola whips up in his tiny multi-leveled Ze Bistro, just around the corner and up the hill. Imagine a bone marrow cream topped with the first asparagus and fava beans of the season.

Another newcomer on the scene is PointeNoire, on the lively Place des Tanneurs, where we share sautéed squid in its ink with carbonara flavours, fried panisse (chickpea cake) with spiced yogurt and crab ravioli with a purée of celery root.

In a spacious square in the heart of Aix’s old town, when the sun starts to set, the Place Forum des Cardeurs really comes to life. At Le Poivre d’Âne, ingredients get exotic, with a tartare of langoustines enhanced by vanilla and fleur de sel from Mauritius.

South of the Cours Mirabeau is the Quartier Mazarin, which was established in the 17th and 18th centuries, when wealthy aristocrats built their impressive mansions with the famous local golden stone. Our favourite doorway features two long-suffering atlantes, holding

up the wrought-iron balcony at the sumptuous Hôtel Maurel de Pontevès.

In contrast to the Old Town, the Mazarin district is constructed on a grid plan; so it’s easy to find Aix’s main art gallery, the Musée Granet.

It is surprising that so few paintings of Cézanne are on display here; in his day, Cézanne’s work was not appreciated by locals, considered too avant-garde. But the new addition in the former White Penitents’ Chapel, the collection of Jean Planque, features many fine works of Monet, Van Gogh, Dufy, Braque, Picasso, and more Cézanne.

Nearby is a gorgeous, fully restored 18th century mansion, a new highlight in Aix, the Caumont Centre d’Art. After viewing the temporary exhibit, it is worthwhile to watch the film about Cézanne, visit the rest of the mansion, and perhaps relax in the spacious garden with a cup of tea.

Lovers of Cézanne will enjoy a brisk hike (or a bus ride) up to his atelier, which is basically a snapshot of where and how he worked during his last years, from 1902 to 1906. While there are no actual works of art there, just some examples on a video screen, one can truly feel the presence of the painter in this space.

All of his implements are on view, just as he left them, including his easels, cloaks, hats, brush boxes, as well as old tables holding an olive pot, some skulls, a statue of cupid and lots of fruit (replaced regularly). These were the original objects he painted as he explored colour, shapes and perspective. The guided tour is excellent.

The visit could include yet another worthwhile 15-minute walk up to the spot where Cézanne could actually see - and paint - Sainte-Victoire.

He did it with 20 kg of equipment on his back.

Examples of the works he painted are placed strategically on the hillside, so you can appreciate what he admired in his day. Back in town, a little map will guide you on a footpath to explore Cézanne’s Aix, each spot marked with a “C” stamp on the pavement.

Along the way are numerous enticing design and decoration shops and galleries. Further afield, lovers of contemporary art might visit the Fondation Vasarely, dedicated to this artist who was a practitioner of geometrical abstraction and kinetic art.

Back on the Cours Mirabeau, craving a sweet reward, we pop into Pâtisserie Béchard for the prized confection of Aix - the boat-shaped calisson - one of the famous treize desserts the Provençals enjoy on Christmas Eve. It’s made of preserved melon and almond paste, on a wafer made of communion paper - and we don’t feel the least bit guilty for the indulgence.

Then, it’s a glass of rosé at a tiny table at our favourite haunt along the Cours Mirabeau, Le Grillon, under a red canopy, to watch the people go by and admire that exquisite golden stone glowing in the setting sun.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 41

Step out in style - visit this boutique & check out the wide selection of fashionable high quality footwear for the season ahead European Shoe Shop 436 Academy Rd europeanshoeshop.com

Be bold and innovative - indulge your penchant for Danish design with these ultrathin frames. No screws, easy to adjust and available in vibrant colours just in time for fall. Featured items are all super lightweight 3D printed glasses, designed & made in Denmark by Monoqool.

FABF I N D S

nv Eye Care Eye Wear 100-698 Corydon Ave. nvmyeyes.com

“Tracks No. 7” by talented Manitoba artist John Statham is evocative in mood and fabulous in colour and detail. Don’t miss the opening for Statham’s Solo Exhibition on Nov. 2nd where this piece will be part of the exhibit showcased at Soul Gallery from Nov 2 - 27. Open Every Saturday from noon to 4pm or call for an appointment (204-781-8259).

The Gyro - Concentric bands of Matte White rotate to make this piece adjustable in multiple directions similar to a gyroscope. The edge of each slender band is encased with a small LED strip covered by a frosted lens.

Soul Gallery 163 Clare Ave www.soulgallery.ca

Total Lighting Sales 347 William Ave www.totallightingsales.ca

42 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

Recycled Sari chair - Handmade in Bangladesh, this colourful chair from Prokritee will keep your room feeling summer bright all year round! Prokritee provides employment opportunities for disadvantaged women, allowing them to send their children to school and secure a better future.

Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit, fair trade program, creating opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products & stories to our markets through long-term, fair trading relationships.

Ten Thousand Villages (2 locations) 134 Plaza Dr & 1-963 Henderson Hwy www.tenthousandvillages.com

Enjoy the cozy comfort of 100% shearling sheepskin. Check out the store for a wide choice of slippers, hats, gloves, mitts, outerwear & more.

A beautiful French country inspired vintage vanity that has been up-styled by The Gypsy Traders. Choose from finished pieces or hire them to take your piece from ‘Drab to Fab.’ Browse the shop for antiques & vintage treasures. Open Wednesday to Saturday.

Wonderful World of Sheepskin 250 Dufferin Ave www.worldofsheepskin.com

The Gypsy Traders 238 Manitoba Ave Selkirk, MB www.thegypsytraders.com

Stop in at this specialty boutique for a unique variety of Manitoba and Canadian produced items, along with the exceptional oils & vinegars they’re renowned for!

Perfect Pairs 2450 Main St www.perfectpairs.ca

Shop the world at this locale for an assortment of items, including Mexican sugar skulls, leather journals and lanterns from India, plus small cabinets, jewellery & bracelets from other distant lands.

Global Connections Upper Level, The Forks 230-25 Forks Market Rd www.globalconnections.ca AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 43

Growing through phases B Y L E I G H PAT T E R S O N PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL ROBERTS

Kyle Thibeault, owner of Silver Stone Landscaping, has just spent the day at this Austin, Manitoba property. He and his crew planted 60 trees on this day alone. By year’s end, he estimates they’ll have planted 120 deciduous trees and evergreens. And they won’t be done yet. Not by a long shot.

This yard is located on a much larger property – a farm, actually – and so it needed to fit in with its surroundings as well as with the large, new home overlooking it.

That’s why the homeowners enlisted Silver Stone to come up with a plan that would see their vision for the yard emerge in stages.

“We met with the clients in fall of 2014 and spent the winter planning out the yard,” says Thibeault. “We began the project in 2015, starting with stonework. We hit the ground running.”

44 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

After grading and sculpting the muddy yard to make a solid, attractive base, the Silver Stone crew installed walkways using large flagstone pavers set into a crushed black granite base.

The walkways link all the outdoor living areas, running from the front of the home and wrapping around to the backyard.

OUTDOORL I V I N G

Also in the first year, Silver Stone used Barkman Verona and Roman Circle stone pavers to define various spaces, including the large patio that’s accessed from the home’s walkout basement. As well, they built all the retaining walls using Barkman Rosetta Outcropping blocks, specifically chosen for this purpose.

“This is a very big house so we needed a larger stone to achieve a balanced look to the yard,” says Thibeault.

In 2016, the crew moved on to build Barkman Dimensional steps to the hot tub area, which is enclosed in more of the Rosetta Outcropping stone.

Strategically placed natural black granite boulders were added as accents in the garden beds. Some boulders are artfully incorporated into the retaining walls and step areas for some visual interest.

Along with the hot tub, other outdoor living spaces are defined by hardscaping, like the patio/firepit area, a small circular lounge patio and an outdoor fireplace. All are made cozy by the surrounding stonework and plantings.

The team also installed a large wood pergola above the main patio area to make a grand entranceway to the spectacular yard.

The homeowner desired a large water feature and Silver Stone delivered, with a waterfall complete with its own seating area. Constructed of rusty granite boulders reminiscent of the Whiteshell, water flows down and back up again via a self-contained pond-less system. The water splits into two streams and spills down a 6’ grade change. The sounds of the flowing, splashing water can be enjoyed from anywhere in the yard.

To achieve a naturalized look, the Silver Stone team planted trees…lots of them. Varieties of spruce, cedar, coniferous, and deciduous trees like Amur cherry. Garden beds are planted with 150 different shrubs, perennials and grasses.

These were all selected to ensure colour and texture all year round.

There’s a decent amount of lawn that serves to anchor the yard, and an irrigation system keeps it healthy. Extensive landscape lighting helps extend the family’s enjoyment of their yard into the evening hours.

But wait, there’s more. This yard’s not done yet.

“There’s more phases yet to come,” says Thibeault. So, when the homeowners are ready to move on to their next planned landscaping project here, the Silver Stone team will be more than up for the challenge.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 45

Prelude Landscaping For a free estimate call

204-997-5008

Professional Custom Landscaping and design specialist

www.preludelandscaping.com 46 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

OUTDOORL I V I N G Linger Longer It would be great if summer lasted forever, but with the changing colours of the leaves, cooler weather comes. Take outdoor enjoyment a little further with the Barbara Jean collection of customizable outdoor fire stands, burners, tables, and linear fireplaces available at Classic Fireplaces.

The unique aspect of these Winnipeg-made products is the ability to customize everything from burner size to visibility. The collection’s outdoor linear gas fireplace, pictured here, comes in a single-sided or see-through option, three sizes to suit your outdoor space, and offers accents of ember glass, driftwood logs, or decorative stones and rocks to bring your outdoor vision to life.

Family and friends can also gather around a mesmerizing ribbon of fire dancing in the Barbara Jean Fire Table or enjoy the portable and stand-alone Barbara Jean Fire Stand in any place. Both the stand and table have two finishing choices - black and brown or black and grey - and are offered either in a 24, 36, or 48-inch width.

For a fully-customized experience, the Barbara Jean Burner is the perfect project for do-ityourselfers. There are five sizes available (ranging from 24 to 96 inches) but for longer

lengths homeowners can simply link them together to create their own size. Design with a variety of logs, decorative stones or rock options to ensure you create the look you want.

they really wanted, but that’s an area where we excel.”

Exotic potted plants and modern furniture added by the homeowner round out the patio.

The pillars add understated and unexpected visual detail to the space. Topped with fire bowls, at night the interplay of light and architecture provides a pleasant ambience.

It all adds up to an effortlessly stylish space where the homeowners can enjoy their own slice of the California lifestyle from home. Here, they can sip wine and admire the sunset.

California dreamin’

By Leigh Patterson Clean. Simple. Beautiful. Laid back. Low maintenance.

These homeowners were looking for a California vibe when they chose Prelude Landscaping to create their open-air living room.

They chose right.

Prelude Landscaping CEO Pedro Gomes and his team excel in designing and developing beautiful outdoor spaces.

“Our client wanted a California/Napa Valley look, specifically with white stone,” says Gomes.

The team removed an existing wood deck and built a two-tier patio using Barkman Travertine slabs for an upscale, luxurious look. They used polymeric sand to fill in the spaces between the slabs, to prevent weeds and deter insects.

A hot tub was installed on the upper tier, while the spacious lower level patio is reserved for eating, entertaining and lounging.

The clients desired a particular white stone to be used for the short pillars. In his search for the perfect natural stone for the project, Gomes found a supplier in Wisconsin.

“That was a game-changer,” says Gomes. “We had to go a bit further to get our clients the product

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 47

HOMES

& neighbourhoods A salute to the 2017 Fall Parade of Homes

ST RAILS WOOD

11 PERIMETER HIGHWAY

HO DD INO TT

12

PIPELINE ROAD MC PH ILIP S STR EET

4 10

C ENTURY STREET

NO TRE

58

17

DA ME

NAIR N AV ENU E

LA GIM OD IER EB LVD

LO GA NA VE NU E

HE ND ER SO NH WY

3

INKSTER BLVD

12 13 20

14 15

REGENT AVENUE DUGALD ROAD

POR TAG E AV ENU E

MARION ST

ROB LIN BLV D

33

EE BIL JU

FERMOR

ST

42

41

ENUE WILKES AV

34

PEMBINA HIGHWAY

WAVERLEY STREET

28 29 30 31

38 36 PERIMETER HIGHWAY

RD E’S NN ST A

VD BL AY IVR ILL G MC

35

21

IN ND RA PG HO BIS

ST MARY’S RD

37

24

AVENUE LAGIMODIERE BLVD

27 6 7

16

19

MA IN S TRE ET

OAK POINT HWY

9

E RN BO OS

1. Amber Gates 2. Amber Trails 3. Aurora at North Point ELIE 4. Castlebury Meadows 5. Garden City INTE PARK 6. McGrath Meadows - Headingley, MB ey 7. Taylor Farm - Headingley, MB DGE MEADOWS 8. North End l S 9. Quarry Ridge Park - Stonewall, MB ST 10. Waterford Green WOOD ESTATES 11. King’s Landing - West St. Paul, MB BURY PARK LAND PARK 12. Bloom & Timber 13. Crocus Meadows XCHANGE 14. Devonshire Park T. PAUL 15. Devonshire Village NAN GREEN 16. By The Park - East St. Paul, MB LAKES 17. Elmwood 18. Sienna Ridge Estates - Oakbank, MB L LAKES 19. Pritchard Farm Southlands LAND VILLAGE 20. Starlite Village Farm 21. Bonavista ST 22. Highlands Village - Niverville, MB WATER FOREST WATER LAKES23. The Highlands - Niverville, MB WOOD SOUTH24. River Park South 25. Sage Creek UFF 26. The Woods at Creek Bend POINTE 27. Bellafield - Brandon, MB ST 28. Bridgwater Centre CHENES 29. Bridgwater Forest D AT CREEK BEND W ON THE SEINE 30. Bridgwater Lakes ARK SOUTH 31. Bridgwater Trails WOOD 32. Prairie View Lakes - La Salle, MB REEK ON VILLAGE 33. Lord Roberts 34. Murano Gardens of Lindenwoods h SIDE ESTATES35. Oak Bluff West 36. St. Norbert, MB 37. Ridgewood West 38. South Pointe 39. Tourond Creek Village - St. Adolphe, MB 40. Allure Condominiums - St. Norbert, MB 41. Tuxedo 42. Westdale

DING

25

26

22 23

40 32 39

Style Manitoba is proud to be a member of the

September 9 to October 1, 2017 SHOW HOME HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 3pm - 8pm Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 6pm Friday: By Appointment Only 48 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

18

M

Parade Performs

anitoba’s homebuilders are celebrating. Indeed, this year marks 80 years since the group formed what is Canada’s oldest homebuilders’ association. Not only is the MHBA (Manitoba Home Builders Association) the country’s longest running residential construction trade group, it is also the organizer of Canada’s largest collective display of new homes. This year the province’s new home builders will offer more than 130 sites in 42 neighbourhoods with its Fall Parade of Homes (September 9th to October 1, 2017).

“The Parade is a unique opportunity for both builder and new home buyer,” says

Lanny McInnes MHBA President and CEO

MHBA President and CEO, Lanny McInnes, a Winnipegger who took on the job this past April coming over from a role as the head of Prairie Region Government Relations with the Retail Council of Canada. He reports that the Parade is now more visitable, thanks to enhanced social media interaction where new home buyers can check out Facebook and Twitter for up-to-the minute descriptions, locations and general information on any of the 133 homes at this year’s event.

“With 42 communities present in the Parade, homebuyers can more easily plan and participate, thanks to digital media.

This means less driving and more viewing,” he says, noting that a real benefit to the Parade is the ability to more fully experience a showhome’s leading edge design and fashion forward attributes.

“Why just read about open concept living when you can see it for yourself in a range of colour palettes, materials and configurations on site? The Parade is the best way to check out all the latest new home designs in a format that makes it easy,” says McInnes, adding that each home in the Parade will be profiled on MHBA’s social media feeds during the event.

The Parade of Homes is a twice a year event. Spring 2017 saw builders compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze awards in 26 categories during the Parade at that time.

McInnes suggests that the fall show is no different.

“There are over 40 builders competing and this includes a couple of new participants.

We will announce the winners at the October Gala,” he says, noting that the award winners will also be profiled through social media (See www.homebuilders. mb.ca for more information).

“The Fall Parade of Homes is the biggest and best opportunity to get up close and personal with the province’s top homebuilders and their cutting edge designs.

Make a plan, use the interactive sites that offer maps, home profiles and information on builders and be prepared to ask questions to the on-site personnel. In some cases, participants might be able to view eight or nine different builders who are displaying along a single block in a community. There is a lot to learn and a lot to see at the Parade,” concludes McInnes, inviting members of the public to visit www.homebuilders.mb.ca for more information on site locations and social media addresses. See you at the Parade!

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 49

Guidelines for building means beautiful homes for living.

Here’s where home sweet home becomes protected investment.

bridgwaterneighbourhoods.com 50 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

HOMES & Neighbourhoods

Building Momentum Continues

BY DONNA MINKUS

Gathering place for neighbourhoods meeting expectations

L

ocated in the heart of the Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater, Bridgwater Centre continues to evolve as a natural gathering place for residents from all the neighbourhoods.

Extra-wide sidewalks accommodate pedestrian traffic along Centre Street, says Jaime Patrick, Director, Land Development, Manitoba Housing & Renewal Corporation. “We want to make it as easy as possible for people to access the local businesses, retailers and offices along Centre Street.”

Patrick says the next stage of development will see parking at the rear of buildings. “This will encourage pedestrian movement along Centre Street where storefront access will be.”

There are 10 parcels remaining in Bridgwater Centre to be purchased and developed, she notes, adding that they all must meet strict architectural design and specifications so they have the same visual appeal. The vision for the area is elegant mixed-use buildings to house commercial, residential, retail and office space, encouraging a multi-use area and walkability.

Commercial growth continues at Bridgwater Centre, Patrick points out. Save On Foods opened last November and Manitoba Liquor in December. RBC, Bank of Montreal, Wyatt Insurance, Elite Physio, Ultra Cuts and Veterinary Clinic, Aveda Salon, Dominos Pizza and Tim Hortons all opened early this year.

Shoppers Drug Mart is expected to open in 2018.

“We are hoping to add to the mix, and plans include a fitness facility and restaurants, as well as a medical office,” she adds.

Residential development also continues in Bridgwater Centre. Two single-family attached homes will be featured in the Fall 2017 Parade of Homes. The showhomes are by Hilton Homes and A&S Homes.

The A&S Homes showhome is a spectacular 1,467 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath layout, located at 305 Park West Drive.

The Aqua Homes project offers exceptional twostorey townhomes, according to Matthew Yan, Sales Manager, A&S Homes. “Each home is built with the highest standards in mind, boasting style and functionality - the perfect combination for your dream home,” he says.

The home’s exterior features stone and wood detailing, a private deck and parking at the rear.

The open layout concept and large great room features a custom entertainment centre and tiled fireplace. The executive kitchen has a large island with bar, quartz countertops, tiled back splash and maple cabinetry. Laminate floors throughout complement the chrome spindle railings.

The bedroom level features a large master with 3-piece ensuite and walk-in closet, plus a very large second and third bedroom with full bath.

“The combined efforts of experienced architects working with award winning designers, as well as feedback from past townhome purchasers, have led to floor plans that are functional, stylish and very livable,” Yan says. “These units are priced to sell.”

With six blocks of completed homes at Park West Blvd and Park East Blvd, Hilton Homes’ showhome is located at 180 Park West.

“We were the first to build in Town Centre and now nearing completion of 145 single-family attached homes (or duplexes),” says Spencer Curtis of Hilton Homes.

“Amenities in these homes are something you would normally find in a $1 million home,” Curtis says, adding that amenities include a walkout basement onto one of the lakes. “We were pleased to be able to offer these kinds of amenities into our single-family attached homes.”

Hilton Homes also has four showhomes in Bridgwater Trails, the Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater newest development, Curtis points out.

“We are able to offer choice,” he says. “We have single-family homes with attached garage and detached garage, and single family attached homes. We built on the success of our Town Centre design, and are offering more of the same at Bridgewater Trails.”

Bridgwater Trails, the newest residential neighbourhood has many lots for sale, and lots are still available in Bridgwater Lakes. Bridgwater Forest is almost fully occupied.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 51

HUNTINGTONHOMES Building Excellence

SHOW HOME:

28 Willow Brook Road Bridgwater Lakes

204-949-3870 Parade Hours Mon-Thurs 3-8pm Sat & Sun 12-6pm

www.huntingtonhomes.com 52 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

HOMES & Neighbourhoods

Designed & Built Like No Other

BY TODD LEWYS

T

here’s a special feeling you experience when you enter a home designed and built by Huntington Homes. Everything fits. Perfectly. In short, there’s a certain harmony to their designs that create a home that’s both pleasing to the eye and consistently livable from space to space.

Countless awards over the past 30 years are proof that Huntington’s endless pursuit of perfection pays off.

“That luxurious, livable feel is no accident,” says Huntington Homes’ owner, Rob Swan.

“Because we spend so much time getting to know our client, the design of their home is both intuitive and integrated and contemplates their needs today and into the future. From the foyer on in, it will have a flow and finish to it where everything fits perfectly. The flow from room to room will be effortless, while finishes will reflect the owners’ personal tastes. They will be fashionable and functional, and will be perfectly placed. Everything has to make sense.

That’s the only way to strike just the right balance between luxury and livability.”

“Since day one, our attention to detail has been tireless. Our approach to designing a client’s custom home has been the starting point of our focus for over 30 years – meeting with clients and going through a very detailed questionnaire to learn what their exact needs and preferences are,” he explains.

“We contemplate every detail of a client’s home design in the planning stages before construction commences. This approach ensures a timely build and one that avoids change orders and unnecessary costs to our clients.”

“The result of that pursuit is an intuitivelydesigned home that exactly fits a client’s lifestyle and preferences, “ adds Swan.

“We’re constantly striving for perfection – we always want to be the best at what we do,” notes Swan. “That’s why we use the latest CAD technology to design our homes and have developed a propriety client guidance (GPS) system.

When you compare our specifications with other custom builders, it’s obvious that we’ve set the bar at a top level. We’re always looking for proven, cutting-edge products and finishes that we can inject into our homes to give them the unique, personalized look and feel our clients demand. The final product is always a home that’s distinct, dynamic – and will be enjoyable for many, many years,” he adds.

“Not only will a client’s home reflect their personality, but it will also reflect their own unique energy in its design. With our top-level specifications, it will not only possess a durability that will allow it to stand the test of time, but it will also be a solid investment for the future.

Our clients will typically live in their home for 10, 20, and sometimes 30 years, so they must be built to last – and be timeless in their design.”

Another Huntington hallmark – a consistent commitment to innovation – also sets them apart from other builders.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 53

CMYK – VERTICAL VERSION

CALL 204-231-8118 discoveryliving.ca VISIT OUR SHOWHOMES AT: 8 Willow Brook Road, Bridgwater Lakes, Winnipeg, Manitoba • 201 Bonaventure Drive East, Bonavista, Winnipeg, Manitoba PARADE HOURS: MONDAY - THURSDAY 3-8PM, SATURDAY - SUNDAY 12-6PM

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION - FUNCTIONAL PLANNING - BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS

BUILDING IN BRIDGWATER FOREST, LAKES, TRAILS • BONAVISTA • CROCUS MEADOWS • TOUROND CREEK

CMYK – VERTICAL V

Now building in these great neighbourhoods

...we deliver

Amber Trails 29 Lakebourne Pl. Bonavista 48 Bow Water Dr. Bridgwater Lakes 34 Willow Brook Rd. Bridgwater Trails 189 Willow Creek Rd. Headingley – Taylor Farm 6 Southdown Ln. Ridgewood West 35 Chaikoski Crt. Sage Creek 10 East Plains Dr.

www.ginoshomes.ca

Your Custom Builder – Since 1968

54 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

204-488-2581

HOMES &

Design Your Life

Neighbourhoods

Clean lines and contemporary features, classic chic, or a little of both - whatever the style, Discovery Homes’ floor plans can be adapted to appeal to anyone from executive couples to young families with an eye for style.

Discovery Homes’ newest model, The Brookside, is an expanded version of their most popular home. With 3,015 square feet of space plus a walkout lower level, this home leaves no wanting for room. The two-storey plan features a main floor den/office, four oversized bedrooms, and an upper loft area, perfect for a casual family area. The home’s two and a half baths include an incredible master ensuite with his and her trough sinks, two-person tub, and six-foot walk-in shower.

The showstopper in this home is the walnut featured throughout the space, including the tray ceilings, staircase, and cabinetry, which adds warmth to the home. Paired with crisp white cabinetry and quartz countertops, the kitchen is that perfect place for entertaining with its ample space and beautiful double waterfall island.

The lower level walkout adds an additional 1,300 square feet of living space and is ready to finish. Overlooking the lake, patio doors open out to the backyard complete with a spiral staircase that leads up to the dining deck.

This is just one of Discovery Homes’ favourite floor plans to be featured in their “Elegance” series. Their top four models, some of which will be on display at this year’s Parade of Homes, highlight how homeowners can change their desired look easily - from Discovery’s

signature family-style home to something more contemporary.

a bar, and a fourth bedroom featuring a semi-ensuite, with enough space left over to accommodate a theatre room.

22 x 22-foot garage, the main floor offers a large flex space to use as you wish. The home also features a splendid master suite to relax in, while a functional loft space and two additional bedrooms round out this beauty.

Discover more this fall at 8 Willow Brook Road in Bridgwater Lakes and 201 Bonaventure Drive E in Bonavista.

Have You Covered You know you’re popular when everybody wants you to be in their neighbourhood. From Amber Trails to Ridgewood West, Gino’s Homes has been making their mark across the city (and outside of it) with stylish homes created with trusted quality craftsmanship.

Just a small sampling of what the custom homebuilder offers starts with 6 Southdown Lane in Taylor Farm, the newest development in Headingley. This open-concept bungalow offers a contemporary take on traditional style and is packed with upscale features such as quartz counters, soaring ceilings, an amazing fireplace and entertainment unit, custom wood shelving and cabinetry, covered sunny deck, deluxe ensuite, and distinctive looking countrystyle garage doors.

Follow that up with the prairie-style lines and modern stone enhancement on the façade of 34 Willow Brook Road. The home is divided into the bedroom wing and the living space by a central staircase, while the expansive ceiling heights in the great room open up to the large windows overlooking the water and park areas.

The lower level continues with the tremendous ceiling heights, large entertainment spaces,

Need some more flex room? 48 Bow Water Drive has that covered. Along with a combined kitchen/dining/living area overlooking the southern backyard and a mudroom off the

From one end of the city to the other, Gino’s Homes has you covered.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 55

BUILDING IN: COUNTRYSIDE CROSSING | EAST ST PAUL | STONE RIDGE MEADOWS & QUARRY RIDGE PARK, STONEWALL

204-667-1297 warkentinhomes.com 56 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

HOMES &

City close, country priced

Neighbourhoods

Winnipeg’s impact fees continue to be good news for developments such as Countryside Crossing in East St. Paul. This newer neighbourhood is located inside the Perimeter Highway with close proximity to city services, but offers much lower tax and building costs than properties on the other side of the municipal boundary.

“We are definitely seeing more interest since the city started charging its Impact Fee this past May,” says Realtor® Mark Penner, noting the new charge of $54.73 per square meter of new build in designated new home areas in Winnipeg. He reports that sales have been steady for the new community where Concord Properties have developed a plan for luxurious country living with 154 estate-sized lots.

“Most of the properties are sold, but we have just been able to open up more walkout lots on the southern side of the creek,” he says.

Mark points out that Countryside Crossing comes with some unique aspects. For example, buyers can pick both their lot and their builder.

“If designs meet the architectural guidelines and building codes, buyers are free to develop

as they see fit. Here the lots are large with averages around 10,000 sq. ft. This means lots of privacy and room to develop a new home that has space for families to grow and space for all the toys that make country living so much fun,” he says, adding that Countryside Crossing also offers a slate of approved builders, such as Irwin Homes, Maric Homes, K. Streu Homes, and Warkentin Homes.

Countryside Crossing is fully developed with all infrastructure in place, including parks and playgrounds, landscaping and fencing, as well as street work and utilities. This means an opportunity to locate a new home in a new community that is quickly maturing. Find out more by visiting www.countrysidecrossing.com.

The master suite offers a walk-in closet and deluxe ensuite with a floating vanity, plenty of storage space, undermount sink and sparkling white quartz countertop to complete the bathroom.

Along with homes in Quarry Ridge Park, Warkentin Custom Homes are offering high quality construction in Stone Ridge Meadows, Countryside Crossing, and Bonavista.

The Wow Factor Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Warkentin Custom Homes’ newest showhome sits in the beautiful subdivision of Quarry Ridge Park, Stonewall.

This modern-style home features unique curb appeal with its espresso siding and rocky mountain stone exterior, black trim, and oversized exterior wall lights.

A full glass front door welcomes you into the 1,483-square-foot bungalow, which features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a main floor laundry and walk-through pantry. The front entry closet boasts a sliding barn door, complementing the rustic wide plank oak hardwood flooring through the main level.

The modern kitchen is crisp and white, featuring flat-panel cabinets, marble-styled quartz countertops, under-cabinet lighting, and white glass tile backsplash. The light feel continues into the open concept dining and living room, which boasts nine-foot ceilings, a light colour palette, and dramatic drapery. A unique tile wall surrounds the entertainment unit, which showcases statement architectural designs with a bulkhead surrounding the floating maple cabinetry.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 57

Ladco is proud to present Prairie Pointe, Winnipeg’s newest master planned community.

Covering over 600 acres in Southwest Winnipeg, Prairie Pointe will feature over 2,000 single family homes, 70 acres of multifamily development, over 60 acres of green space and up to 50 acres of future commercial amenities.

Prairie Pointe residents will enjoy over 20 km of interconnected sidewalks and trails following the nature inspired lakes and creeks, linking the community to parks, playgrounds and amenities.

Contact any of our award winning builders to see what Prairie Pointe has to offer. Visit our website at www.ladcocompany.com for more information.

58 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

www.ladcocompany.com

Limited Lots in Stage 2 are Now Available

Modern Living, Scenic Setting

HOMES & Neighbourhoods

BY DONNA MINKUS

L

Second stage evolving according to plan

ocated in southwest Winnipeg in Waverley West, Prairie Pointe is now starting its second stage of development, and evolving according to plan.

Only a year after the first homes were built in Prairie Pointe, about 90 percent of the close to 200 single-family lots in the first stage of the development have been sold. The multifamily construction, which includes duplexes and townhomes, is well underway, according to Michael Carruthers, Ladco’s Manager of Land Development.

“Stage 2 of the Prairie Point development will feature 235 single-family lots. Site servicing started earlier this year and home construction should be ready to go by the end of the year,” Carruthers says.

Prairie Pointe will ultimately feature more than 500 acres of residential space offering 2,200 single-family lots as well as multi-family properties such as condos and townhomes, Carruthers says, adding that it will include nearly 60 acres of professionally designed green space and up to 50 acres of commercial amenities.

Close to the University of Manitoba, Victoria Hospital, and adjacent to both Pembina Highway and Kenaston Blvd, Prairie Pointe offers ease of access to shopping centres as well as for other major travel routes.

Prairie Pointe will appeal to homeowners who want all the conveniences of modern life but

want to co-exist with nature, Carruthers notes.

“Prairie Pointe will offer a scenic landscape with lakes, a connected park system and pathways for jogging and cycling,” he adds.

“This is a long-term development and we are in the early phase of Prairie Pointe’s evolution. But it is coming together nicely. Later this year, we hope to start development on the first of five park areas.”

Over the next few years, Prairie Pointe will continue to develop and will evolve into a beautiful community that thousands of residents will call home, Carruthers adds.

Six builders in Prairie Pointe have showhomes in the fall Parade of Homes: Ventura, A&S, Broadview, Hilton, Randall, and Signature. All of the showhomes are on Eaglewood Drive.

For the second year, Hilton Homes will have a showhome at Prairie Pointe. This year the Hilton Home showhome is located at 56 Eaglewood Drive.

Hilton built homes in South Pointe were so well received they brought some of the same amenities to Prairie Pointe, and will be adding new features, according to Spencer Curtis of Hilton Homes.

“We’ve taken a design that was popular in South Pointe, reworked it and brought it to Prairie Pointe,” he says. “Customers want a modern design, so we have taken some of the best fea-

tures of our popular plan, updated it and have given homeowners what they are looking for.”

Customers will see a lot of variety and choice in the Prairie Pointe homes because they are not restricted to architectural guidelines that are required in some developments, Curtis states.

“We select the subdivisions we want to build in, and we feel Prairie Point adds a lot of value for customers who want to purchase a modern, energy efficient new home.”

Ventura’s showhome, located at 31 Eaglewood Drive, is a 2160 square foot two-storey, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a loft on the second floor. The open concept features a main floor office, large rear windows off the family room and spacious island kitchen.

According to Arin Comack of Ventura Custom Homes, Ventura’s plans are designed for versatility. “As a custom builder, Ventura allows clients to customize their home to fit their needs.

For example, the Edgemont-16 plan has been designed with multi-generational families in mind. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home can be converted to a 7 bedroom, 3 bath home with 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the main floor to accommodate elderly parents,” says Comack.

“With over 75 different plans that can be modified in any way imaginable, we can accommodate a wide array of clients,” he adds.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 59

Building memories....

Time after time, after time like us on facebook Parkhill Homes & Renovations

Parkhill Homes builds in prestigious locations within Winnipeg and surrounding areas. With over 30 years of building experience we would be happy to start building your memories.

Visit our showhome at: 12 Prairie Grass Lane in Oak Bluff West

www.parkhillhomes.ca Marketed by Lori Thorsteinson

204-982-2930

Lots available in: South Pointe | Oak Bluff West | Blumberg Trail For more information on our personalized custom building service, please call Lori or email info@parkhillhomes.ca.

Preferred Suppliers For PARKHILL HOMES:

60 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

HOMES & Neighbourhoods

Country Beauty

P

arkhill Homes wants people to think about Oak Bluff West. Just minutes outside the city, Oak Bluff West is a world away in terms of its quiet and community attributes. The area is home to a K to Grade 8 elementary school, as well as an early years centre. Amenities include local coffee shop and fuelling sites, as well as easy access to all the services in south Winnipeg.

“The beauty and easy living opportunity in Oak Bluff combines with the solid workmanship of our property at 12 Prairie Grass Lane to create an ideal residential setting,” says Lori Thorsteinson, Broker/Owner, Loren Realty and Sales Manager with Parkhill Homes.

She reports that 12 Prairie Grass Lane is a 1622 sq.ft. bungalow with lots of space for family living. Featuring a three-bedroom

B Y K E L LY G R AY

design, this home sits on a wide 72 ft. x 140 ft. country-sized lot.

“This allows for a triple car garage, perfect for families that have lots of toys,” says Lori, commenting that the designers made the interior open and spacious as well. “The floor plan features an open design but also offers privacy with the principle entranceway built off to the side.”

Amenities include solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and a 96-inch kitchen island that is perfect as both work surface and informal dining area. Luxury vinyl-plank flooring is found throughout the main areas except for the bedrooms, where cozy carpeting is ready to keep feet warm on cold winter nights, and the ensuite features heated ceramic floors.

“There is a private deck located between the dining area and the master bedroom. This is a really nice quiet area to sit and regroup after a busy day,” comments Lori.

The home is built with growing families in mind. For example, the ample basement is prepared and ready to be developed. The three bedrooms are also large, and the master bedroom features a walk-in closet as well as an ensuite with a separate toilet area for added privacy.

When it comes to curb appeal, 12 Prairie Grass delivers. The exterior boasts large bright windows, and is clad with cultured stone and acrylic stucco for a solid lasting appearance.

Want to discover this property for yourself?

Visit www.parkhillhomes.ca for more information.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 61

Gently moving water ripples through rolling terrain, connecting with stretches of wetlands and trails that lead back to the banks of the Assiniboine River. This rich and attractive land was among the first to be homesteaded in Manitoba. Now its abundant appeal will make you want to call Taylor Farm your home too.

CITY REACH, COUNTRY EASE Taylor Farm offers a truly progressive approach to country living. Located within minutes of Winnipeg in the municipality of Headingley, its wide ranging landscape and expansive lots create unparalleled opportunities to design a distinctive custom home with incredible access to nearby amenities.

SHOW HOMES NOW OPEN! 62 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CUSTOM HOME BUILDER DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

TAYLORFARM.COM

HOMES & Neighbourhoods

Avanti Custom Homes

Upstream Living With Appealing Proximity

T

ucked in along the gently winding Assiniboine River just outside Winnipeg is Taylor Farm – the newest of the Qualico communities. Homebuyers and builders alike are breaking ground on this historic property in Headingley, with its majestic open spaces and tall native grasses. Founded on a natural landscape with a carefully preserved basswood forest, the community also features an expansive system of trails and wetlands, and much coveted proximity to the Assiniboine River.

Jason Jaquet of Avanti Custom Homes says, “It’s really exciting to be pioneering a new area like this.” He credits Qualico Communities for once again setting the bar for what new home buyers expect in a desirable, well-planned community.

In addition to the tranquil surroundings, wider lots are part of the architectural guidelines that define Taylor Farm. One advantage of this greater width is the opportunity to build spacious bungalows. Jaquet notes, “There’s been a demand for years, so we’re glad that Qualico Communities has done this.”

Avanti is showcasing a 1,762 square foot, three-bedroom bungalow with enough room to separate the master bedroom into its own wing.

“The master bedroom will have a functional and elegant ensuite, but it’s the overall flow of the home that’s really exceptional due to the large windows, distinctive entryway and vaulted ceilings throughout.”

Avanti’s showhome features a contemporary modern look with a combination of acrylic stucco, stone features, distinctive trims, place-

ment of exterior lights, and exceptionally large tri-pane, low windows.

Courtney Sims of Sterling Homes shares Jaquet’s enthusiasm for wider lots, showcased

by Sterling’s 1,839 square foot showhome. “It’s usually difficult to accommodate a bungalow of this size within Winnipeg,” she says. “The buyer would typically have to pay a premium for the lot – if one was even available.” Taylor Farm’s Sterling showhome also incorporates a host of innovative solar energy options.

Hearth Homes has used the additional space for some exciting new lifestyle features that allow homeowners to enjoy different aspects of up-country living. Hearth’s Liam Milne highlights the 3-car garage, which provides ample storage for a homeowner’s vehicles, plus recreational ‘toys’ like boats, quads and snowmobiles. “This is a big attraction for homeowners building outside of the city,” says Milne.

Hearth’s 2017 Parade of Homes showhome also has a grand entrance and higher ceilings, an expansive front porch, plus unique finishes including cultured stone. “The raised bungalow plan allows for a large size basement that, due to the higher ceilings, doesn’t have to feel like a basement,” Milne explains.

materials, Reid says they also ensure that each home site connects with and contributes to the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Reid is confident that Taylor Farm will be a good fit for a wide range of buyers, including growing families, empty-nesters, and due to the short commute and proximity to the James Richardson International airport, busy executives and professionals.

“One thing all buyers here have in common is the desire to be rooted in a community that gives them easy access to the city, yet has more emphasis on relaxed, country living,” says Reid.

Lower taxes, no impact fees, and close proximity to many nearby services in Headingley and Winnipeg make the development an outstanding prospect for builders and homeowners.

Taylor Farm has a focus on upstream living.

Reid explains, “For us, this is the perfect way to capture this community’s position on the Assiniboine River, the streams and wetlands that will flow throughout, as well as the design and quality of the homes that will be constructed here.”

Hearth Homes

Tara Reid of Qualico Communities emphasizes that larger lots allow homeowners to reimagine their lifestyle. “Now they can think about a firepit or pool area in the backyard, or what unique things they want to do with their landscaping.”

Taylor Farm’s architectural guidelines not only uphold high standards of exterior design and AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 63

NEVERCOMPROMISE

MARIC HOMES 204.339.2035 • MARICHOMES.COM

BUILDING IN: BRIDGWATER DEVELOPMENTS, COUNTRYSIDE CROSSING, PRITCHARD FARM SOUTHLANDS VILLAGE, SAGE CREEK, BONAVISTA, RIDGEWOOD WEST, SOUTH POINTE, DEER POINTE, HERMITAGE CLOSE, BEAVERBROOK, WHITESHELL, YOUR LOT 64 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

HOMES & Neighbourhoods

Aesthetic Appeal B Y C A R LY P E T E R S

I

nspiration for home design can come from the most unlikely sources. For the builders at Maric Homes, it comes from subtle, but refined, things – like the stitching of leather in a luxury car’s seat to the fit and the finish of a finely made shoe. It’s about aesthetics and craftsmanship. These are the elements found in 259 Bonaventure Drive, the custom homebuilders’ fall Parade of Homes offering in Bonavista.

This two-storey walkout on the lake features 3,100 total square feet of thoughtful design throughout three floors, five bedrooms, and 3.5

baths. From the moment visitors step into the entrance the design emulates how crisp, clean, and subtly beautiful the space feels.

By not anchoring the stairwell to the front exterior wall, the builder was able to utilize large windows at the front, as there are no structural impediments dictating the size. This staircase - featuring oversized solid maple posts that blend into staggered solid maple slats - creates a privacy screen that still allows light to filter through, showcasing Maric’s reputation for craftsmanship and creative millwork touches.

The millwork surrounding the stairs and the wood bulkhead on the ceiling of the kitchen is intended to be a visual anchor for visitors’ eyes against the white walls, white cabinets, unique Dekton countertops, and whitewashed hardwood floors. A giant window was also placed above the sink, providing a stunning view of the lake and letting in even more light, which makes doing the dishes a pleasant experience.

The home also features a sleek wood entertainment unit that is visible from the kitchen all the way through the dining room into the living room, as well as a fully custom millwork

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 65

HOMES & Neighbourhoods

storage area with lockers, hooks, and benches in the main floor mudroom, ideal for a growing family.

The main level is rounded out with a beautiful powder room that will impress any guest with its thoughtful finishes and soft palette.

Upstairs, Maric’s craftsmanship is utilized again to solve a somewhat common domestic problem. The master ensuite features a specifically designated separate his and hers vanity, as a result of hearing more and more clients that complain about one “messy” spouse and one “clean” spouse. Dubbed the “the argument avoider” layout, this design allows each person to deal with his or her own mess, while still sharing the space as a whole.

Finally, the lower level of the home is completely finished, and includes the same stone as the exterior pillars, a fireplace and TV in a generously sized entertainment area, as well as a bedroom, bathroom, and ample storage.

Admittedly, the Maric team can’t always achieve this precision solely on their own.

Partnerships, such as that with Springhill Lumber, who provided the floors, roof, and many of the finishing materials for 259 Bonaventure, play a key role. After four

decades of working with Don Henzel, the principal owner/operator of Springhill Lumber, the relationship between the two companies is built on a foundation of trust, tremendous mutual respect, and outstanding service.

259 Bonaventure Drive is just another example of the strikingly beautiful, intelligent layout, luxurious materials, and thoughtful touches that the public expects from Maric Homes.

Building the builder’s future.

1820 De Vries Avenue

66 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

204-661-1055 www.springhilllumber.com

HOMES &

Trendsetting Style

Neighbourhoods

Pushing the boundaries of design, taking homebuilding to new heights, and bringing unseen ideas to life - that’s what makes Artista Homes one of the premier builders in Manitoba.

“We definitely enjoy creating new trends in the homebuilding community,” states Frank Cotroneo of Artista Homes.

The company’s latest Parade of Homes offering at 35 Trailside Crescent in South Pointe definitely stands out from the crowd with beautiful lines and one-of-a kind styling.

“There are many elements that are unique in this home,” he says, pointing to a wonderful glass partition wall in the office, fantastic fourseason sunroom overlooking the lake, and a spectacular second floor deck that runs from the front to the rear of the home.

A cornerstone of this house, if you will, is a Tyndall stone pillar set in the 3,700-square-foot home’s entrance which directs guests to the den, the great room with its 19-foot-ceilings and lake views, or the kitchen, the feature piece of the home.

Dark, high-gloss acrylic cabinets, glass wall backsplash and an island with waterfall quartz countertops give the kitchen a modern flair.

Yet, the adjacent dining area’s pine-clad walls and ceilings, along with large windows overlooking the rear yard, gives a sense of invitation and warmth.

Manitoba’s National Award Winning Custom Home Builder Building in Winnipeg & Surrounding area’s

Upstairs, the innovation continues in the master ensuite featuring a large custom tile shower with body spray system, a freestanding tub and window overlooking the lake, and colour changing LED lighting, just one of those unique pieces of inspiration brought in by the creative minds at Artista.

204-415-6615

or info@ar tistahomes.com

www.artistahomes.com AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 67

u o y e r ATrailb

Trailblazers expect more from life and value the unexpected.

When it comes to creating an amazing lifestyle, they know that style is just a part of the equation.

68 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

Jose28: LabradoodleMom: “My dog Jake and I get up every morning and hit the trails for a 5 km run. Fresh air, open space, and so many great sights for us both!”

“I work from home and love that everything we need is in our neighbourhood – shopping, services, dining, recreation, fitness, school...”

a blazer?

Franklinda2020:

“ We’ve met so many people since moving here from Calgary…Best.

Decision. Ever.”

BlueSunSteve:

“We had so many options to choose from, I got everything on my wish list in our new home. My parents are so impressed they’re moving to Sage Creek too.”

EXPLORE SAGE CREEK

Since 2006, more than 1500 families have made the move to SAGE CREEK,

New show homes now open !

energy and life. And there’s so much to see and do here for those who enjoy getting

a trailblazing community that invites you to live a more vibrant lifestyle.

The community’s many trails, paths and rich wetlands are always teeming with out and staying active – recreation, fitness, shopping, dining, services.

With our growing Village Centre, family events in the

park and the new K-8 school and daycare centre, this is a community that’s full of amazing possibilities.

VISIT A SHOW HOME TODAY!

Show Homes open 6 days a week. For hours and information, please visit sagecreek.ca.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 69

QUALITY

EXCELLENCE

INTEGRITY

Our quality, craftsmanship and decades of building and experience make us the right builder for you.

Exclusive Agent for H Albers Builder

Jinny Camara

204-232-3309

jinnycamara@mymts.net POWELL PROPERTY GROUP

Preferred Suppliers

70 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

Visit Our Latest Show Home at 14 Heartleaf Lane in Sage Creek

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

albersbuilders.com | 204.955.8553

HOMES & Neighbourhoods

Heart & Soul B Y C A R LY P E T E R S “I do it because I like it. I don’t do what other people are doing,” explains Heinz Albers, owner of H. Albers Builders Ltd. when questioned about his affinity for pairing walnut - a favourite hardwood of Albers and his quality-conscious customers - and white high-gloss cabinetry.

“Just wait, you’ll start to see others doing it next season,” he adds.

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, everyone else will need to step up their game to try and match the unparalleled level of knowledge and expertise that Albers brings to every one of his custom built homes. Working directly with clients one-on-one, from concept

to finished product, the company’s exceptional homes always feature skillful, high quality construction and aesthetically pleasing, welldesigned spaces.

“Architecture is like medicine; it helps you enjoy life more,” he laughs. “Architecture is everything.”

Albers latest showhome at 14 Heartleaf Lane in Sage Creek embodies this sentiment, boasting over 1,700 square feet of well thought out design and aesthetics. The large tiled foyer, doused in light from large front windows and accented by a statement-piece lighting fixture of chrome and crystal from Superlite, gives

visitors the chance to take a moment before fully entering the bungalow.

The aforementioned walnut and high-gloss marriage is made in the home’s great room cabinetry, set alongside an unique, new fireplace surround Albers brought in from Arizona.

With the look of a solid sheet of stone, the grey fireplace surround ties in perfectly with the distressed wood floors running through the main level.

The kitchen once again takes the richness of the walnut and uses it to warm the high-gloss cabinetry and cool-toned countertops that run along the eight-foot island. Superlite added a WINTER | STYLE MANITOBA | 71

HOMES & Neighbourhoods

touch of sparkle to the clean lines with matching pendant lighting over the island and eating area, offering the space a little symmetry.

With two bedrooms on the main floor there can always be a concern about privacy. But at 14 Heartleaf Lane, Albers took that into consideration, placing the one bedroom and the master suite on opposite ends of the house.

The master bedroom features a deluxe ensuite with a double vanity, large tiled shower, and a soaker tub.

This home, and the ones that have come before it, pull from Albers’ desire to look beyond the local market for inspiration. His favourite muse destination is Europe, where home design trends are very different from the North American market, taking romantic luxury and pairing it with contemporary simplicity.

And, while other showhomes may employ a certain style, application alone is not enough.

Knowledge, know how, and skilled craftsmanship are also required. H. Albers Builders are able to show that homes with solid design, free

plug

into the

source

for all your lighting needs

M A N I T O B A’ S L A R G E S T LIGHTING STORE

Visit our state of the art showroom located at 1040 Waverley Street

www.superlite.com 72 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

of fads and trends are a smart investment for years to come.

The craftsmanship complies with the company’s high standards, which includes a fantastic selection of colours for exterior and interior applications, as well as multiple precious wood options. As a craftsman himself, Albers demands the highest standards of quality in the industry so that every home he builds will stand the test of time. Let’s just say that’s the way Heinz Albers likes it.

HOMES &

Contemporary Charleswood

Neighbourhoods

In amongst the natural greenery of Scotswood Meadows in Charleswood, Pageantry Homes’ latest offering, 413 Scotswood Drive, mixes in modern elements and contemporary design.

This 2,169-square-foot home features an open concept main floor with ample natural light from a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows in the great room. The great room also boasts a threesided fireplace with no vents obstructing the sightline into the dining area and kitchen. Inset in a high-gloss white tile accent wall, with just a touch of modern shimmer, the fireplace is warmed by custom maple cabinetry.

White offset by dark woods is also a feature of the home’s kitchen, showcasing contemporary two-tone cabinetry, a unique hexagon tiled backsplash, an eleven-foot-long island topped with a quartz counter, and a large walk-in pantry.

The upper lever features a large master bedroom with ensuite. As a unique visual element, the walk-in shower boasts a mosaic tile feature wall, while the rest of the tiles are in a subtle grey matching the heated tiled floor. The luxury space is topped off with a freestanding tub, dual sinks, a separate water closet with a window, and a walk-in closet.

The second floor is finished off with two additional bedrooms, main bathroom, and laundry space.

lots available in Scotswood Meadows for new construction. Along with ample green space, lots are deep and offer that mix of city and nature that Charleswood is known for.

While this particular home is lucky enough to have a new owner, Pageantry Homes still has

Our mission is to create homes of extraordinary beauty and superior quality that reflect our clients’ dreams and expectations.

Tel: 204-229-9365

Fax: 204-275-3902 www.pageantryhomes.ca Pantone Blue 2738 Purple 273

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 73

QUALICO Communities:

TRUE TO Qualico Communities has come to understand that for many homeowners, where you build can be as important as what you build. This is why Qualico Communities develops neighbourhoods to the highest standards of beauty, design and sustainability. These are communities within

THOSE WHO FEEL AT HOME CLOSE TO NATURE ARE AS LIKELY TO FIND THEIR PLACE IN A QUALICO COMMUNITY AS THOSE SEEKING ACCESS TO AMENITIES AND ALL THE COMFORTS OF URBAN LIVING. 74 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

and outside of city limits that feel like home from the start, and this is achieved by working with what’s there – enhancing the natural landscape while retaining each area’s distinct features. Whether that’s tranquil, lush surroundings or pedestrian-friendly services and conveniences.

THEIR NATURE TRUE TO OUR NATURE “Since Manitoba is rich in native species of plants, grasses, wildflowers, shrubs and trees this is a responsible approach for not only creating impressive natural landscapes, but also providing healthier environments where people can thrive,” explains Sarah Anderson, of Qualico Communities.

Complementing the work of Mother Nature provides habitat and shelter for birds and animals while ensuring that rivers, streams and wetlands in communities are healthier and more sustainable. And there are bonuses for homeowners too, including less use of fertilizer and pesticides, less watering and mowing – all resulting in cleaner water and fresher air.

“This approach is central to Qualico Communities’ commitment to reclaim and preserve the many natural wonders of the Manitoba landscape and to help protect what’s special and important in each of our communities,” says Anderson.

NEIGHBOURHOODS WHERE PEOPLE, PLANTS AND WILDLIFE LIVE IN HARMONY IS THE PROMISE OF QUALICO COMMUNITIES. Qualico Communities’ efforts and practices are a contrast to the myth that all developers put residential development ahead of everything else. Working with local

conservation groups, environmental stewards and residents, Qualico Communities strives to preserve ecological gems in its neighbourhoods and surrounding areas.

REACHING BEYOND THEIR BORDERS

Photo by Jordan Becker

Qualico Communities remains committed to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), Manitoba Region, providing ongoing support for their important conservation work in the Assiniboine Delta Area. The region includes one of the last large, intact blocks of mixed-grass prairie in Manitoba, as well as aspen parkland and spruce forests.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 75

DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY “We collaborated with the Friends of the Harte Trail for years in advance of beginning RidgeWood West in Charleswood, to ensure this iconic trail would not only be preserved, we also wanted it to be embraced and integrated right into the design and values of the community,” says Anderson.

In the new Taylor Farm development, in Headingley, Qualico Communities worked to ensure that a rare riverbank basswood grove would continue on as a pivotal natural element within the rural community.

For Oak Bluff West’s wide-open prairie views, Qualico Communities consulted with Native Plant Solutions to create a natural landscape of native grasses and shoreline vegetation.

These species of plants help to clean local waterways by collecting and filtering run-off, a signature approach Qualico now uses in all of its Manitoba communities with sustainability in mind.

A WALK IN THE PARK A walk in the park amidst lush forests and native grasses, or alongside streams and wetlands provides a sense of calm and community, restoring the spirit as well

“ALL OF THIS DEMONSTRATES QUALICO’S LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO BE TRUE TO BOTH THE LEGACIES AND THE FUTURES OF THE COMMUNITIES WE CREATE.” – Sarah Anderson, Qualico Communities

as one’s connection to the natural world around them. This is enhanced by the soft crunch of a stone path underfoot, the calling card of the generous limestone trails winding through Sage Creek and other Qualico communities.

Using limestone over pavement on trails has other clear benefits such as long-term durability, lower maintenance costs, better water drainage (and lower mosquito populations), plus more shock absorption for runners and walkers. It’s also much cooler than concrete on a pet’s tender feet.

For Qualico Communities, limestone is a natural choice for creating greener, more sustainable pathways.

PUTTING QUALITY INTO EVERY COMMUNITY While nature and humans are happy together in these communities, builders are too.

According to Jason Jaquet, Vice President of Avanti Custom Homes, “Qualico is thinking about the whole community, not just the first street and that really allows builders to put our best foot forward. Most impressive,” Jaquet says, “is that Qualico Communities is responding to what homebuyers are asking for.”

Anderson credits the natural Manitoba landscape with inspiring Qualico Communities. “We have an opportunity to design neighbourhoods that work for modern life, and at the same time, integrate reclaimed wetland and restore it – back to the way it was before it was farmed,” says Anderson. “Balancing these two factors is what makes our job as a community developer both challenging and exciting.”

76 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

Neighbourhoods

Making Distinctions Details - the nuances - those subtle innovations; these are the hallmarks of true quality and craftsmanship in home building.

For over a year and a half, Pine Creek Homes worked closely with their client to create a home that features all those distinctions.

It takes a moment to notice all the unique elements of even one room. The living area, for example, looks like it flows seamlessly with the main floor, but is in fact slightly dropped giving it a definitive space in the open-concept area.

The built-in, rounded planters define it further, while the ceiling above also features a slight recess to mark off the space.

The focal point of the room is the gas fireplace set in a facade of stacked black granite, which provides a canvas for a large slab of marble that acts like a piece of art. This was one element the homeowner wanted incorporated into the design.

They also really wanted to bring the nature that surrounded the home inside with lots of windows. For this, they requested true floor to ceiling windows - no ledges or sills

blocking the view at the base of the glass. Pine Creek Homes had to utilize commercial-style windows to achieve this innovative look.

These details - for Pine Creek Homes they are handled with great care, quality, and craftsmanship - the mark of a true custom builder.

Capturing the Beat of the City Style Manitoba Spring 2017

style M

A

N

I

T

O

B

A

MASTERS OF MODERN LUXURY

Beautiful, functional & built to last - a home designed the way it should be

Regent 1580 Regent Avenue West 204.669.4466

ashleyhomestore.ca

Spring 2017 $5.50

ames Street 400

HOMES &

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Builders & developers roll out their latest offerings for the Spring 2017 Parade of Homes OUTDOOR LIVING Dreamy landscape designs & ideas

For an engaging interactive experience Follow our social media feeds :

phone: 204-982-4455 email: info@stylemanitoba.com Visit us online at:

www.stylemanitoba.com AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 77

Can you believe it?

I’ll be saving more than $14,000 over the life of my new furnace.

What?

How is that possible?

Heating with natural gas pays. Investing in a natural gas heating system may cost more up front, but lower operating costs will save you more over time.

To compare the cost of various heating options, visit hydro.mb.ca/heating.

Financing options are available to help make investing in a new natural gas heating system more affordable. Loans can be repaid on your monthly bill. Visit hydro.mb.ca/loans for details.

78 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

NATURAL GAS

ELECTRICITY

Cost to buy & install

Cost to buy & install

3,500 NATURAL GAS

ELECTRIC $2,000 FURNACE $3,000

$

FURNACE

TO

5,500

$

TO

25-YEAR COST TO RUN

14,950

$

25-YEAR COST TO RUN

32,925

$

Cost to buy & install

60 GALLON

1,700 POWER-VENTED NATURAL GAS $ 1,900 WATER HEATER

$

ELECTRIC

TO

Cost to buy & install

800

$

TO

WATER HEATER $1,200

10-YEAR COST TO RUN

1,060

$

TOTAL INVESTMENT:

$24,000 OR LESS

10-YEAR COST TO RUN

3,000

$

TOTAL INVESTMENT:

$38,000 OR MORE

The cost to buy, install and run indicated above is an average and will vary depending on your home, specific heating needs, and other conditions. This average cost to run is based on a May 1, 2017 natural gas rate of $0.2462/m3 and an electricity rate of $0.0793/kWh.

Available in accessible formats upon request.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 79

THREE-STOREY TOWNHOME LIVING IN NATURALLY APPEALING SAGE CREEK THE COMFORT AND SPACE OF A HOUSE WITHOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Steps from the growing Village Centre, Bluestem Condominiums presents an exciting opportunity to enter the Sage Creek market. Boasting three storeys of living space, front porches, back decks and attached garages, Bluestem offers the space and feel of a single-family home, without the maintenance.

New two- & three-bedroom plans now selling from $251,999 incl. GST Find out more bluestemcondos.ca

George Matwichuk | 204.955.3922 Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate bluestem@qualico.com 80 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

HOMES & Neighbourhoods

Beautiful Setting for Carefree Living

Savour Sage Creek from your spot on the prairies

S

trolling along the winding pathways of Sage Creek, you might not expect to see charming Georgian-style three-storey structures rising among the native grasses and wetlands.

With a Sobeys market, Orangetheory Fitness, Freshii, Hiro Sushi and RockWood Urban Grill’s inviting menu all steps away from home, finding ways to fill your newfound free time will be easy.

At home in any European city, Bluestem Condominiums rest among wild prairie grasses and the dry creek beds of Sage Creek.

Connected to the Sage Creek Trail, and steps from the Village Centre, Bluestem’s impressive exteriors are matched by abundant lifestyle features.

Many Sage Creek residents also benefit from easy access to day trips outside the city with the area’s proximity to Lagimodiere Boulevard and Highway No.1.

With two to three bedrooms, attached garages, open concept main living spaces, spacious sun decks and dreamy front wood porches, Bluestem’s condos offer all the space and freedom of a standalone home, with the added appeal of included maintenance.

All of Bluestem’s generously landscaped surroundings, including a dry creek bed lined with native grasses and shrubs topped by pedestrian bridges, plus front lawns, are kept up by the property manager, meaning more time can be spent living the life you love.

For activities closer to home, an active residents’ association helps facilitate fun programming, like a Canada Day celebration with fireworks, movies in the park, and plenty of community gatherings which helps make the new neighbourhood feel more like a small town.

“As Sage Creek grows in population, its spirit grows with it,” says Sarah Anderson, communications and neighbourhood liaison for Qualico Communities. “The volunteers and Residents’ Association put on some wonderful familyfriendly events throughout the year – the energy and activity in Sage Creek is what makes this community so unique.”

With the Sage Creek school open this fall, expect even more ways to liaise with the community in the welcoming environment.

Presenting brand-new two and three-bedroom floor plans, Bluestem’s latest townhome buildings are available for fall possessions. These townhomes face the landscaping feature of the development, giving the homes some of the best vantage points from which to enjoy this amenity.

To view the homes in person, please contact George Matwichuk, of Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate, at 204-955-3922, or at bluestem@qualico.com. For more on this development, please visit bluestemcondos.ca.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 81

live here now Glasshouse Skylofts offers stunning, uniquely modern lofts that bring style, sophistication and cutting-edge design to the heart of the city’s newly revitalized downtown. Glasshouse services and amenities are unlike anything Winnipeg has seen before. Concierge services and outstanding shared spaces create a lifestyle of casual, upscale comfort that residents will love and guests will envy.

SKYLOFTS FROM

$189,900

ELLICE AVE. DONALD ST.

HARGRAVE AVE.

PORTAGE

AVE.

311 Hargrave Street, Winnipeg, MB Call Joscelin Broome at 204.282.9658 sales@glasshousewinnipeg.com

glasshousewinnipeg.com

82 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

HOMES & Neighbourhoods

ROOMS with a VIEW

T

here is little doubt that Glasshouse Skylofts at 311 Hargrave St. offers spectacular views. The 19 floors of residences feature massive full floor to ceiling windows that deliver a breathtaking urban panorama as far as the eye can see. There is more.

A unique offering in Winnipeg real estate, Glasshouse Sky Lofts is a true 21st century design concept. Suites are 435 sq. ft. to 1300 sq. ft. of exposed glass, concrete and steel in an approach that is 100 percent industrial chic.

The location at 311 Hargrave St. is in the heart of Winnipeg’s revitalized downtown. In fact, Glasshouse is just steps away from Bell MTS Place - site of the city’s biggest concerts and home ice to the Winnipeg Jets. It’s also close to shopping, dining, and a wealth of cultural establishments.

Speaking from her office in Toronto, Taya Cook, Development Director with Urban Capital Property Group, comments that the company has taken what they have learned on projects in other city centers, and spun it into Glasshouse.

“We’ve done projects in Montreal, Ottawa, Saskatoon, and Halifax, as well as our home town of Toronto. The Glasshouse is the result of our decades of experience and deep understanding of what people look for in urban living. We have created a fun environment in the heart of the action, offering an ideal mix of amenities,” she says, reporting that sales have been strong for the 200-unit property that is nearly 80 percent subscribed.

Part of the fun is the amazing rooftop terrace on the 21st floor. Complete with fire pits

B Y K E L LY G R AY

and lots of comfy designer furnishings, the expansive terrace offers a stunning 240-degree view that looks out over the historic Exchange District and wraps around to downtown. The idea behind the terrace has been to create a place of community in the building, as well as a location where people could have gatherings such as birthday parties or Friday after work get-togethers amid a world-class view.

“It simply takes downtown living to another level,” says Taya.

Against this downtown backdrop from each suite’s window wall and outdoor balcony, is a condo that comes with all the bells and whistles residents could hope to expect. Floor plans are open concept and ceilings are high (9’ to 10’4”) to enhance the expansive feel. Kitchens are European designed with Caesarstone counters, porcelain backsplashes and stainless steel appliances. Floors are engineered hardwoods throughout, and each suite has its own HVAC, as well as washer and dryer. Parking is available in an attached garage. The glass curtain wall delivers a bright exterior to help each condo feel even more ample.

older buildings with fresh paint and new exteriors. They looked fine, but we wondered what was under the carpeting. At Glasshouse we could start new.”

Both Julie and Will mentioned they really liked the close proximity to amenities such as hotels, bars and restaurants. We were speaking outside an art show at Winnipeg’s First Fridays, a date when Exchange District galleries and businesses open their doors in a cultural open house one day each month. “From here it would be a quick five minute walk to Glasshouse. We both like the idea that we could stroll to the Merchant Kitchen for a late drink and then just head upstairs to our condo.

To us, Glasshouse looks like a perfect fit for our lifestyle.”

Units are priced from $174,900 to $499,000.

Visit www.glasshousewinnipeg.com for more information or contact info@glasshousewinnipeg.com to arrange a tour.

Condo shopper Julie Rempel, who works in the city’s financial sector, recently toured the site alongside her husband Will. What she found was a two-bedroom unit that was clean, modern and inviting. She and Will were looking to get a handle on their daily work commutes and wanted something that was not just a refurbishment.

“This building is completely new and I like the opportunity to move into something totally fresh. Other sites we looked at downtown were AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 83

Express Your Style

2

BY DONNA MINKUS

WORTH THE WAIT

Offering options that express individual taste Oxbow2, the second Oxbow condominium in the Tuxedo Point development along Sterling Lyon, is changing things up by offering more options to purchasers to truly express their individual taste.

“Oxbow2 will feature all new finishing options, including everything from flooring to paint colours,” says Jason van Rooy of Towers Realty Group.

“Our architect and designer have completely revised the interior finishing palette while maintaining the overall layout and functional appeal of our most popular Oxbow floor plans.”

Durable low maintenance luxury vinyl plank flooring will be featured throughout the suites at Oxbow2, with optional contemporary herringbone carpeting in bedrooms. Here, there will be up to six flooring options to choose from, depending on suite type.

The biggest and most luxurious Oxbow yet!

Explore the benefits of living a worry free lifestyle in natural luxury at beautiful Tuxedo Point.

OXBOWCONDOS.COM 204.999.5067 or 204.999.4363 Developed by:

Laura Ross and Marnie Ross

The RossSisters & Associates

84 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

A whole new range of lighting and fixtures have been introduced as well, including contemporary and stylish hardware and plumbing fixtures, along with sleek modern lighting fixtures and sconces.

Oxbow2 suites will offer even more options in quartz counter tops, along with 22 glass and tile backsplash choices. This expanded offering gives purchasers the ability to customize their dream homes in hundreds of combinations.

Another change for Oxbow2 is a separate fitness facility and common room, which will feature lounge and dining furniture, a kitchenette for the use of all residents, and a common terrace. The fitness facility will be well appointed to offer a suitable regimen for all ages and fitness levels.

“Oxbow condos evolve from building to building through feedback from our clients,” van Rooy says. “We try to make each building just a little different from the last by listening to the wants and needs of the many people who visit our display suites, and incorporating their suggestions and desires in to the Oxbow brand.”

DLUX Design and Co. brings simplicity to stunning interior renovation and design.

Everybody is looking for that Instagram-worthy interior, but may not know where to start.

Whether it’s a full-scale renovation or those unique details that make a space pop, DLUX Design & Co. has an obsession for creating stylish and luxurious spaces that will get you all the “likes.”

DESIGN&DECOR

#design

It’s obvious that even IRL (in real life) the company’s designs and services are getting *heart* by customers. The six-year old business has been built mainly on referrals from satisfied customers who not only love their spaces but the service that they received.

“We grew up in an entrepreneurial family; an amazing example of the value of customer service.

We were taught no matter how large or small the scale was, the service we provided to our clients was the most important aspect our of business,” explains Rosemary Cappellano, co-owner of DLUX Design & Co. “We recognize the trust customers place in us when choosing a designer.

We see design as a partnership.”

With a vision to offer accessible design and services to clients, Rosemary, her husband Joe, and brother Saro decided to combine their existing business J & R Tile and their DLUX concept into one large family business. The goal was to keep things as simple as possible for clients through a unique a la carte option where homeowners can choose what services they need from the company - from e-design services to a full design-to-build package.

A large portion of DLUX Design & Co.’s business is full renovations, offering a one-stop-shop model that helps simplify the process. “We’re able to use our project management expertise to create budgets, timelines and handle all components in-house, combining design, millwork and renovations all in one space,” she says.

The company has a unique approach to millwork, which is often one of the most important elements to a space. Understanding millwork design, production, and finishes, Cappellano states having their own in-house line was a must. The DLUX

Collection is an exclusive line of millwork created uniquely for you. Produced with specific construction standards, all millwork receives white glove care with details that can include hand-wiped staining techniques, custom designed door styles, and colour selections.

“We are also grateful to work with truly custom homebuilders in providing design and millwork to their clients looking for more than a modular system,” states Rosemary.

“Our strength lies in balancing aesthetic appeal with functional design, turning a simple idea into a work of enduring beauty. We strive in delivering beautiful and functional interiors, ensuring your comfort during every stage of the project.”

The DLUX Collection, along with J & R tile selections, handpicked retail items, and more can be explored at DLUX Design & Co.’s new design studio at 1795 Corydon Ave. Or, check out DLUX’s Instagram account (@dluxdesignandco) to see why they’ve gained so many “followers.”

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 85

DESIGN&DECOR Floors With More

With the look of hardwood, tile, stone or even woven fabric, Kraus luxury vinyl plank offers the styles homeowners want. The Robusto Plank, featured here, provides the colour, texture and character of real wood with the durability and water resistance other materials can’t offer.

Great for kitchens, bathrooms, cottages, or the entire house, luxury vinyl plank is also easy to maintain, is perfect for a home with pets and kids, and is suitable for high traffic areas of the home.

The company’s premium high-performance sound suppressant underlayment helps to smooth out minor sub floor imperfections while adding comfort and warmth to the floor.

Another plus is this product’s SwiftClean technology, an advanced waterproof surface protector chemically bound to the surface that makes it easier to maintain and helps preserve its natural appearance.

All Kraus luxury vinyl plank products are also coated with a durable ceramic bead finish embedded in the layers of the UV cured PearlTouch finish to help protect the surface from premature wear.

Find the right surface to suit your style at Ken’s Carpets & Urban Homestyle Centre. This fall, the company is bringing in a large shipment of in-stock luxury vinyl plank at exceptional pricing, as well as hosting an annual fall sale from October 1 to November 15.

86 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

DESIGN&DECOR Hip to be Square

Geometric shapes have been utilized in all aspects of design for centuries. Clean, modern, square lines date back to the Bauhaus school of design in Germany, where modernism, the English Arts and Crafts movement, and Constructivism merged. Even artists such as Picasso utilized simple geometry to create unique and visually interesting artwork.

The latest lighting trends seem to be embracing, once again, this very simplistic yet effective form of design. One example of this is the Box Pendant Cluster chandelier from Dimond Home Collection made by Elk Lighting, pictured here. With the five-light, multi-drop open cage design, each pendant can be height adjusted to provide a unique custom look. Given the open styling and the variety of heights, the fixture works perfectly to fill a high open space with just enough interest and yet not overbearing.

Along with its aesthetically appealing shape, this black chandelier has copper accents - a hot trend in accessories, furniture and lighting currently - adding just enough sparkle in contrast to the dark metal.

In order to provide superior function along with geometric fashion, many current lighting fixtures have integrated LED modules that provide an even sleeker look as the fixture does not need to house a regular shaped light source.

Visit Robinson Lighting’s stunning showroom to view some of the most unique lighting pieces available today - round, square and otherwise.

Made In Italia

Italy is a world trendsetter, and has produced some of the greatest furniture designers in the world.

Today, Italian design is born of smooth elegant lines with a practical purpose in mind The Mont Blanc, the newest collection from Italy’s Alf Italia, is fashion forward, blending versatility, bold hardware and unique colour. The light and shiny finish of the Kotò veneer stylishly dresses up the collection, but still lets the wood grain effect show through for natural beauty.

Within the bedroom collection, the headboard comes in two options - a light wood veneer with a grey tufted fabric or a wood-on-wood style which features a metallic grey inset. This darker colour is carried through to the feet of the bed and the other bedroom furniture, as well as the set’s hardware. The bold, square handles on the dresser, nightstand, chest, and wardrobe balance the sleekness of the light Kotò veneer. Dining, entertainment and occasional groupings are also available.

Along with being fashionable, the Mont Blanc’s collection of bedroom furniture is highly functional. Choose from a nightstand, three-drawer dresser, five-drawer chest, or a wardrobe with generous internal spaces and two or three swinging doors.

The Mont Blanc and more of Italy’s best artistic looks are on display in the showroom at Contessa Home Decor / Contessa Fine Furniture at 103-3000 McGillivray Blvd.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 87

New at Dufresne THE DINING ROOM IS KNOWN AS THE MEALTIME SPOT WHERE FRIENDS AND FAMILIES GATHER. WITH TABLES THAT OFFER THE FLEXIBILITY OF EXTENSION LEAVES OR PUB STYLE HEIGHT, YOU CAN FIND JUST THE RIGHT TABLE AT DUFRESNE TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR GATHERINGS - BIG, SMALL, AND ANYTHING IN BETWEEN.

N OW @ DUFRESNE.CA

F U R N I T U R E | M AT T R E S S E S | A P P L I A N C E S | H O M E A C C E N T S

WINNIPEG | 1750 ELLICE AVENUE | 880 NAIRN AVENUE SEE DUFRESNE.CA FOR FULL LIST OF LOCATIONS 88 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

DESIGN&DECOR

Comfortable Palette

R

BY CARLY PETERS

ust red and burnt orange are solely for the leaves this fall. When it comes to home décor, pastel colours (think soft rose, hues of light blue) are sweeping showroom floors. The Jonathan Louis living room collection, exclusive to Dufresne, lets customers customize their space to match these trends or try something a little more classic.

“There is certainly a trend towards fun colours,” states Leilei Li, category manager with Dufresne. “And if customers are looking to try something a little different this season, they can order the Jonathan Louis sectional in a pastel pink. But for those wanting to go a more subtle route, a timeless modern grey sectional with a chair in trendy pink would satisfy being both daring and docile at the same time.” (Check out this combo in person at Dufresne’s showroom).

This mix and match approach is certainly an acceptable form of living room design. This also applies to matching old with new, or visa versa. neutral hues are showcasing a distinct weave pattern and even more earthy tones. Another colour trend in fabric is the throwback (or forward) to black and white but it’s not minimal or stark; it’s textured and features prints in various forms.

Along with hundreds of cover options, the Jonathan Louis collection also offers a variety of construction styles based on living room space. Whether it’s compact, ideal for condo and small space living, or oversized super plush lounging options, sectionals, chairs and sofas offer great comfort and sharp style.

Love what you see in the living room pictured here? This mid-century modern set is curated at Dufresne with matching dining and bedroom sets. Update your style instantly when choosing a collection from Dufresne. This exclusive collection launches in store end of September.

“For example, say you have a chair you inherited from your parents; it’s vintage leather, it has an aged affect that is one of a kind. You don’t have to throw it out when you want to update your living room. You can use it as an accent piece to really flesh out the style, the personality of the room,” states Li. “Or the opposite - say you have a neutral living room and you want to add more flair. Ordering an accent chair in a daring print will bring a dramatic highlight to your space and change the feeling.”

When it comes to fabrics, Li says they are still seeing a velvet, velour-like fabric with some sheen when it to comes to colour, while natural AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 89

5 - 1080 Waverly Street 970 LORIMER BOULEVARD Inspire. Design. Create.

204 633 9491 www.amestile.com

90 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

@amestile @amestileandstone

204.953.4700 www.friesenflooring.com

W

DESIGN&DECOR

hile other products try to mimic the appeal of hardwood or tile, there’s nothing that can compare to the real thing. If well maintained, these two products can literally last for generations both in function and fashion.

“Both hardwoods and tile provide a timeless beauty that other trendy products can’t match,” says Ward Friesen, owner of Friesen Floor & Décor, adding that both products will actually increase the value of a home. “You’ll not see a real estate ad mentioning ‘great laminate’ in the living room, but you’ll certainly see them mention hardwoods.”

For over 10 years, Friesen’s has partnered with Preverco, a Canadian company with a production mill just outside of Quebec City. Along with producing the best quality hardwood floors, Preverco makes respecting wood and the environment that it comes from a top priority, encouraging environmentally friendly forest management practices.

The company also works hard to stay on the cutting edge of technology and takes innovative approaches to constantly evolve and offer the latest inspired wood products. Friesen explains that the fashion side of flooring has led to a wide-board plank in low luster finishes which emulate a barn-board style that actually celebrates distressed details such as chatter marks.

Hardwood’s aesthetic appeal and its excellent mechanical strength means it can go in almost all areas of the home - even in high traffic areas that see a lot of everyday living.

Timeless Appeal Friesen Flooring offers a sample selection of Ames Tile & Stone in their showroom, but they will also send customers just a few minutes down the road to see the company’s store in person. “We’ve worked with Ames for over

20 years as a vendor, and their tile product selection is excellent. Our goal is to create a collection of partners that provide high-quality products that will serve customers for many years to come.”

For areas that require a little more concern about water, tile has been a classic solution.

From front entrances to bathrooms to shower surrounds, tile offers versatility and a fashionforward approach to design.

“Tile is ever evolving,” states Friesen, adding they are seeing larger format tiles leading the way, ranging from 12” x 24” to 24” x 24” sizes.

“As homes get bigger, so do the tiles.”

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 91

m

c

o

n

c

e

p

t

design centre / kitchen & bath / home luxury

m-concept t e l 2 0 4 6 9 4 9 4 1 4 / i n f o @m -con cep t .ca / m -con cep t .ca 5 - 1 4 2 1 s t. j a m es s treet , w in n ip eg m an it ob a r3h 0y9

92 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

KITCHEN&BATH

Premiere Products – Innovative Designs

BY CARLY PETERS

D

espite the annual trips to Milan, or the stacks of Euro magazines, Artur and Edyta, owners of m-concept, know modern European design because they live it. Whether it’s creating a luxury kitchen or a start-to-finish bathroom renovation, design is what they do best.

out of frustration in sourcing European-styled, compliant modern bathroom fixtures and fittings at attainable prices, Gottschalk decided it was time to produce something that did not compromise taste and style by offering attractively priced, architectural bath ware balancing form and function.

The couple has been distinguishing their work from the ordinary local trends since 2006. Providing clients with personalized, approachable service along with innovative design solutions using up-to-the-minute technology and premiere products are at the core of m-concept’s mission.

One of the company’s most unique products are their freestanding tubs made of blu-stone™, the brand’s signature eco-friendly stone material, crafted primarily from quartzite, as well as acrylic options for affordable style.

That mission will be put on display at m-concept’s new showroom. The company is moving from their unique two-storey, 3,500-square-foot space located on Portage Avenue to a new unit on St. James Street, which will mimic the look of the original showroom, but with a brand new grand entrance staircase, and a bit more room for displays, including a large bathroom section.

Just one of the European-influenced bathroom lines brought in by m-concept is Blu Bathworks, a Canadian modern bath ware design-house and manufacturer founded by acclaimed designer, Michael Gottschalk. Born

Along with shower and bath set-ups, m-concept’s bathroom showcase will boast over 20 vanities, including Blu Bathworks modular bathroom furniture.

The collection is comprised of mirrors and wall-mount vanities with an exceptionally durable Hard Surface Technology (HST) finish. Internally, the slim inner drawer and larger bottom drawer provide ample opportunity for bathroom storage and include built-in drawer organization.

Premiere products paired with approachable and competitive design is just a way of life for m-concept.

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 93

ON TREND NOW Going forward into 2018, the trend to open layouts continues. In fact, they’re here to stay. Tear down the walls and open up the kitchen to connect with the rest of your main living space and the people in it. By doing so, you’ll open up a world of design options to create a space that encourages interaction and entertainment while providing form and function.

970 LORIMER BOULEVARD Inspire. Design. Create.

204 633 9491 www.amestile.com

@amestile @amestileandstone

Consider your cabinets carefully. Two-tone cabinets and bleached woods are popular looks right now, and the minimalist movement continues in the kitchen. Less is definitely more according to this design trend, with many kitchens featuring fewer upper cabinets, opting for open shelving instead, or just open shelving and no uppers at all. Lower cabinets should include extra deep drawers, especially near the stove / cooktop area, where pots and pans should be close at hand and easy to access. Check out the latest cabinet and drawer organizers as well – there’s a wealth of savvy storage ideas to incorporate inside your cabinets, making for a well-organized kitchen.

Quartz surface countertops are also among the latest trends carried into 2018.

Offering timeless appeal and requiring less maintenance than other surfaces, Quartztopped counters fit with any style of cabinetry, and will work with any design, whether traditional, contemporary or anything in between. The same can be said for stainless steel appliances, which blend in well with any style.

As for the kitchen backsplash, white subway tile steps aside for exciting new looks that offer colour, pattern, texture and unique design options.

Another hot trend in kitchen and bath design right now is colour, particularly the blues. Expect to see it everywhere, from tile to cabinets to appliances.

REGENT SHOWROOM 1500 Regent Ave. W

(204) 661-6977

KENASTON SHOWROOM 1650 Kenaston Blvd.

(204) 489-0455

94 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

+ kitchencraftwinnipeg.com

Don’t forget to look up when considering a design focal point in your space. The ceiling – typically the most neglected canvas in the room - has been getting plenty of attention lately, as designers look for distinctive ways to inspire a kitchen or other rooms in the home.

KITCHEN&BATH Emulating Style

With all the advancements in flooring design and technology, when a hard surface looks like wood, it looks like wood, even if it’s tile. This aweinspiring tile collection called Arte Lengo, which from Italian translates to “art wood,” brings the beauty of this natural element to any setting but with the durability and versatility of tile.

Rugged wood-looking tile planks are being applied to floors, of course, but are also a unique option for feature walls, fireplaces, bar facades (like the one pictured here), and even ceilings.

Featured here in both Warhol (on the bar) and Black (on the ceiling), this functional surface presents an authentic look with superior durability.

Along with woods, faux marble and stone are adding impact as statement pieces in the same applications.

The Arte Legno series is just one example of how Ames Tile & Stone Ltd. demonstrates their dedication to bringing the most fashion forward looks to the market.

“For more than 100 years, Ames has been taking design to the next level with a dedicated team that is form and function focused,” states Barb Hilderman, architectural and design sales consultant with Ames. “Along with knowledgeable and trendsetting staff, Ames features the most user-friendly, design driven showroom located at 970 Lorimer Blvd., which is open to the public for reference and product selection.”

High Impact

A little sheen can certainly create a whole lot of impact. While the overall design concept for the kitchen in this South Pointe home is simplistic and contemporary, the combination of the cabinet’s high-gloss appearance paired with full-length stainless steel doors and frosted glass makes the space a real statement piece.

Kitchen Craft’s design goals with this Artista Home was to have an open concept kitchen for entertaining with plenty of cabinets to achieve maximum storage space without limiting the amount of countertop space. Those stainless steel doors front the tall pantry cabinets for ample storage, while the company’s Summit Acrylic door, finished in Metallic Gibraltar - a fine medium grey with a metallic sheen - also keeps counters clear. The cabinet’s full-length flush-edge mounted handles tie everything together to match the rest of the high-end finishing found throughout the home.

The eight-foot-wide and three-and-a-halffoot-deep island which features quartz waterfall gables, lends itself to being a gathering spot in the kitchen, while the far wall, complete with a tempered glass backsplash and unique stainless steel range hood, offers plenty of prep space for cooking and contributes to the overall trendsetting contemporary ambience.

From modern minimalist to classic chic, Kitchen Craft can personalize the design details to reflect any taste, style and space.

Artista Homes

AUTUMN 2017 | STYLE MANITOBA | 95

KITCHEN&BATH Find Your Inspiration

With Pinterest, HGTV and racks of interior design magazines, homeowners seem to know what they want in a kitchen. But there’s nothing that can beat seeing the real thing. Springfield Woodworking’s showroom at 893 Redonda is an amazing idea centre, and a great place to start your kitchen planning project.

With multiple kitchen setups, the showroom highlights how styles can come together and how interior accessories can help make a kitchen more efficient to use. It also features every one of Springfield’s door styles and colours, along with a wide selection of granite and quartz counter tops.

Another thing you’ll notice when looking at a Springfield cabinet in person is the quality.

The company boasts the best durable UV finish in the industry, thanks to state-of-the-art equipment. They also build every cabinet with a full 5/8-inch back that is ridged and durable; Springfield is the only company in this market that makes cabinets that way.

Once you’ve picked your perfect Springfield cabinet, your site is measured to ensure custom cabinets fit the customer’s space exactly - no use of ugly wide filler strips to make standard box sizes fit. A perfect example is cabinetry finished up to the ceiling in this La Salle kitchen, which not only gives a very dramatic look to the kitchen but also provides lots of extra storage.

Nordic Elegance

There’s a balance between bold and cold, and Duravit has struck that note perfectly in their latest offering, the LUV Collection.

“Collections are either chunky and masculine or they’re very minimal with almost sterile lines and edges.

The LUV collection is a beautiful combination of the two; it’s almost graceful,” states Astrid Bergstrom, showroom manager at BA Robinson Co. Ltd. Duravit, a German-based company, is known for utilizing designers to create their ceramic bathroom fittings to ensure each collection provides a different look. Designed by Cecilie Manz, considered one of the leading Danish furniture designers, the Luv series combines Nordic minimalism with timeless elegance and is defined by precise, clear and fine forms and edges. The designer’s original vision for this series was a bowl filled with water on a table.

That vision comes to form in not only oval abovecounter basins, but also a whole complementary series of fixtures, including toilets, bidets, and oval freestanding bathtubs, which can be adapted into back-to-wall and corner versions.

The furniture in the Luv series features modern chests with height-adjustable feet and one or two drawers, which open and close gently, thanks to the push-toopen technology and self-closing function. Pieces come in white, Nordic white, taupe, stone grey, light blue or night blue to enable highly individual bathroom design.

The LUV collection display will be on display this fall at BA Robinson Co. Ltd.

96 | STYLE MANITOBA | AUTUMN 2017

ENHANCE YOUR SPA EXPERIENCE, SCHEDULE YOURSELF FOR PURE BLISS! BOOK A MASSAGE OR A BODY TREATMENT.

6 kinds of massages in solo or duo mode 6 types of body treatments Your choice of essential oils + Tea and infused water station

BOOK ONLINE WWW.THERMEA.CA

775 Crescent Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 1X3

1-855-284-6868 / 204-284-6868

Zardoni Collection

Feed your mid-century modern nostalgia with a contemporary twist, exclusively available at Ashley HomeStore.

Come see our newly renovated stores!

St. James 1000 St. James Street 204.783.6400

Regent 1580 Regent Avenue West 204.669.4466

ashleyhomestore.ca