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Delightful

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The Art of Quilting

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Remodelling advice, smart space savers, DIY projects and more!

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Home Renovations

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Contents

T8N MAGAZINE

VOLUME 6 ISSUE 2 March 2019 PUBLISHER

EDITOR

Rob Lightfoot

Shauna Rudd

ART DIRECTION

Brenda Lakeman, Correna Saunders DESIGN & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Correna Saunders PHOTOGRAPHY

Brenda Lakeman CONTRIBUTORS

Rudy Howell, Markwell Lyon, Robert Michon, Lisa Szabo, Shima Zonneveld EDITORIAL INTERN

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Conversations 6

Doing Your Homework

Thinking of a home renovation?

Here are some thoughts from the experts to consider first.

Arts & Culture 10

THE 8s

A peaceful, functional, and orderly home is just 8 tips away.

Living 17

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FOOD & GATHERINGS Kids in the Kitchen

Get youngsters stirred up for mealtime with tasty recipes they can help prepare.

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MEET YOU THERE

Glazing Pot Studio & Gifts

Creative crafts for everyone —no experience necessary.

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The St. Albert Quilters’ Guild

Stitching together cozy blankets and a warm community, one patch at a time.

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City

THEN & NOW St. Albert Street Names

Follow the fascinating history behind a few of our southwest street names.

Spotlight 30 32

Pompom It Up

Refresh your décor, and have a ball with the kids, making pompoms.

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From the Editor

THERE MAY STILL be snow on the ground, but

you can’t deny that spring is in the air. Even if it’s just in our imaginations, pure anticipation for warmer weather, melting snow and budding trees is enough to drive us into a nesting phase of sorts.

That’s why we’ve focused this issue around home renovation and organization. Whether you’re looking to sell your home, or refreshing the look and feel of your home for Shauna Rudd keeps, we’ve got some valuable renovation advice (p. 6).

Plus, we’ve got spring break to look forward to this month, too, so this issue brings lots of DIY projects and activities to do with kids, including a fun food spread with cooking tips and tricks (p. 17).

The birds have the right idea. Prepare for the coming season by getting your nest in shape with smart organization or even fresh new decor—together with our experts, we’ll help you spread your wings.

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On the Cover Playful pompoms add pops of colour to a charcoal throw. See our DIY project on page 30 to brighten your home decor with pompoms.

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Conversations

Doing Your

Homework

Should you renovate for personal enjoyment or resale value? Stop us if you heard this one: a contractor and a realtor walk into a house...

BY MARKWELL LYON

AMONG THE SUBLIME joys of owning

a house, it’s hard to say where renovations rank. Judging by the number of home renovation shows on television, it’s easy to see how much people love the idea of home improvement—or maybe we just get a weird kick out of seeing the dismantling of other people’s homes (and their sanity, when something goes wrong). But more likely, it’s the ‘after’ part of the reno that we’re waiting for—the dream home that makes it all worthwhile.

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Considering the regular maintenance that all homes need, adding a renovation to the mix can be a hassle and a significant outlay of money. Still, most can agree that the allure of a brand-new kitchen or bathroom, or finishing part of the house, is undeniably enticing.

But before you go knocking down walls, knowing ‘why’ you’re renovating is the key to getting the most out of a home makeover and could help you avoid unfortunate choices or costly mistakes.

Why Renovate?

Whether it’s for more space, to go greener or be more efficient, or to simply freshen

up their surroundings, homeowners have plenty of reasons to renovate. As Neville Ward of Caruana Interiors and Contracting points out, at least some work is needed every 20 to 25 years.

“That’s when houses kind of get to the end of their useful life, and stuff just starts wearing out,” he says. Renovating is an opportunity to update the look and convenience of a place. “Not the convenience of 1994, which was maybe an outlet in the kitchen island,” clarifies Ward. “Now people want USB charging ports every three feet, and a TV near their kitchen.”

For many, hiring a contractor is the best way to get the experience and know-how that will help sharpen their design vision and deliver something to match it.

“People usually have kind of an idea, but they don’t really know where to start,” notes Ward. More than a few of his clients find their inspiration on HGTV. But every house is unique—Ward’s starting point is an in-house visit and a discussion about the client’s goals, followed by some fine-tuning to finalize the plan. Only then do the nuts and bolts come in.

Whatever the reasons, there’s no disputing that many homeowners also hope to get something more than personal pleasure out of the deal. A quick internet search will turn up plenty of tips and advice on how to get the most bang for your reno buck. It can cost a lot of money, after all, and one way to justify the expense is to view it as an investment. “That’s a tricky one,” notes Ward. “I’d say, first and foremost, people have to do a renovation for themselves.

It doesn’t help my bottom line when I tell people, ‘Yeah, you’re going to spend $100,000 on your kitchen and living room, and you’re not going to get anything extra when you sell it next year,’ but I’m honest about it.”

Moving On and Many Happy Returns Nonetheless, for anyone planning to list their home, there’s no doubt that renovating can potentially help—if done right. In a real estate market where buyers have a lot of options to choose from, the extra appeal of a renovated house can give it a leg up on its competition. According

RENO TRENDS IN CANADA Here’s what happened last year on the Canadian renovation home front, according to a 2018 CIBC poll on home renovation trends.

• 45% of homeowners planned to renovate in 2018, and had budgeted $10,959 on average (down from 2017, when 48% of homeowners planned to spend $11,795 on renos).

• The most common renovation projects in 2018 covered basic maintenance (52% of homeowners), followed by landscaping and bathrooms (both 39%).

• Of Canadians ages 55 and over, 71% preferred renovating to selling their homes. On average, they planned to spend $10,800 on renos (down 36% from 2017). *Source: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadian-homeowners-trim-spendingon-home-renovations-in-2018-cibc-poll-684137711.html

to realtor Jay Herrick of Re/Max Elite, this often translates to quicker turnaround.

“Renovations will reduce the days on market, and they will typically add value to the home, possibly putting the value of the house above the market value of a house that’s not renovated.”

Would-be sellers still have to be careful about what and how they renovate.

A full makeover before listing will not only be costly, but also unnecessary in most cases. At the very least, there’ll be diminishing returns on the investment.

Certain jobs, too, tend to be less profitable than others. Herrick gives landscaping as one example. “Nobody will pay you back for $70,000 worth of paving stones that you put in, or a fountain that they have to maintain.”

Likewise, if resale is the main motivation, changes that scream “all about me!” are probably a bad idea—like dropping a couple thousand to paint your kitchen cabinets a hot shade of pink, when the trend these days is white or grey. “Many

times, I see renos that are too specific to somebody’s taste and there’s no value to anybody else,” Herrick says. “The renovations we see people getting good value on are those appealing to the majority of the market.”

Bang for Your Buck This begs the question—what are those “bang-for-the-buck” renovations? Again, it depends on what you’re hoping to get out of it. From a realtor’s perspective, the good renovations are the ones that sell homes, and they tend to be rather focused. Herrick suggests starting with the paint and flooring, as those are relatively quick and inexpensive and will do a lot to freshen up a home. In fact, the Appraisal Institute of Canada lists repainting as one of its top five renovations with the highest return on investment.

Bathrooms and kitchens come next.

“Those will influence people to buy a home,” says Herrick, “but they’re also the most complicated type of reno.

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Exterior renovations can also draw potential buyers in. “If curb appeal isn’t there, you can lose somebody right at the curb,” Herrick says. “They won’t even want to see the house because they’re not excited about the exterior.” The catch, though, is that exterior home renos can be very expensive.

Then again, the right work can recoup a lot of its cost.

Remodeling, a U.S. trade magazine, in its latest “Cost vs. Value Report” listed garage doors, stone veneer, and steel entry doors as the top three replacements or additions in terms of return on investment at resale.

About That Bill When resale isn’t an immediate concern, though, the question of what renovations are the most valuable will come down to other factors—what needs work now, and what will bring the most enjoyment and convenience over the long run. Ward notes that bathrooms remain the most common renovation he does. These jobs can range from modest—flooring, tubs, toilets, faucets, vanities, and so on, are simply replaced—to complete revamps and customized spaces that are more luxurious or just use the space more effectively. Ditto for kitchen remodels, which can involve the rearranging and replacing of appliances, new cabinetry, new flooring, lighting, rewiring of the electrical system, and taking out or replacing walls and even ceilings.

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED

Cost, too, can vary widely depending on what the customer wants, the age and condition of the house, and the materials used. Also affecting costs, and usually not for the lesser, are industry shifts that are out of the control of contractors and their clients. “Over the last couple of years, material and labour prices have changed significantly,” Ward says, citing increased demand and tariffs. With the recent minimumwage increase, suppliers are charging more to cover increased labour costs. Ward estimates that a full bathroom renovation might range from $10,000 to over $40,000, with clients spending on average $18,000 to $22,000. Kitchens, unsurprisingly, are even more expensive, with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling work starting around $50,000.

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Considering the cost of home renovations, it’s tempting for homeowners to try doing the work themselves, especially if they have the time and know-how (or think they do). It’s not always a bad idea, so long as you are realistic about what you can and can’t do. “What people have to understand is that things look easy on TV,” Ward says. “A lot of your big stuff isn’t complicated. It’s the small stuff that’s complicated.”

Detail and finishing and little features like trim, toe kicks, and backsplash can be easily overlooked. Same with the time required to carry out a major job. “It takes a crew of professionals six weeks to do a modest kitchen. Imagine what it’s going to take one homeowner working away on evenings and weekends. It could take you a year, easily, and you’re not going to enjoy it.”

Ward himself started out as a DIY guy, flipping his own houses before realizing that he wanted to do this as a career.

“I sat down and read the entire electrical code,” he says.

RENOVATION ROI Remodeling magazine’s 2018 “Cost vs. Value Report” outlines the top renovations in terms of the percentage of cost recovered at resale (in U.S. dollars).

1. Garage Door Replacement Cost: $3,470 Resale value: $3,411 Cost recouped: 98.3%

4. Deck Addition (Wood) Cost: $10,950 Resale value: $9,065 Cost recouped: 82.8%

2. Manufactured Stone Veneer Cost: $8,221 Resale value: $7,986 Cost recouped: 97.1%

5. Minor Kitchen Remodel Cost: $21,198 Resale value: $17,193 Cost recouped: 81.1%

3. Entry Door Replacement (Steel) Cost: $1,471 Resale value: $1,344 Cost recouped: 91.3% “That’s just me being a nerd.” While he describes minor electrical work—like changing plugs and switches—as “usually not life threatening” provided one follows basic instructions, some jobs are still better left to the pros. “Plumbing is actually worse than electrical,” he explains. “One little drip off an e-pipe [epoxy pipe] once a day, you’re not going to notice it for a couple of years. But when you do notice it, it’s going to be horrific.”

Parting Advice For those considering a makeover, Herrick suggests getting multiple quotes and choosing a quality contractor. “With the economy we’re in, you should be able to secure a reasonable price,” he offers. The advice holds whether or not you intend to put your house on the market. But if that is indeed in your plans, he also recommends talking to a designer or realtor to get the latest on current trends. Knowing what’s selling and what isn’t will help you make the right choices—as well as knowing who it is you’re selling to. “Renovate to their tastes, not your own. I mean, if you’ve got a 3,000 sq. ft. house in St. Albert, it’s going to appeal to a family. We’re not trying to sell it to a downsizing couple.”

Ward takes a longer view of things. For him, the main point of a reno is to make a house a home, and a better and more convenient place to live. “The customer has to get the full personal value out of those renovations,” he explains. “If a sale is on the horizon, then just be modest about your design.

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Caruana Interiors and Contracting A family that renovates a home together, grows together.

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our home is the centre of family activity. It’s where toddlers take their first steps, cushioned by the safety of the living room carpet. It’s where friends gather for laid-back summer nights. And it’s a place where even teenagers find a way to make it to the table for Sunday dinner.

But living in a space that doesn’t feel completely comfortable or meet your family’s needs can make staying in a chore, encouraging family members to spend more time outside the home.

That’s where Caruana Interiors and Contracting can help. Specializing in home renovations from bathroom refreshes and kitchen upgrades to whole home improvements and custom homes, they offer a full range of services to optimize your home for building memories together.

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Did You Know?

Installing pot lights in your living room will make it feel bigger. It’s common to not have a ceiling fixture installed in the living room, leaving homeowners to light the space with lamps. But while the glow of lamplight is cozy, it also creates the illusion of a smaller space by casting shadows. Enter pot lights—small lighting fixtures recessed into the ceiling—that shine evenly, eliminating dark spots and resetting the room to its rightful size. And you can put them on a dimmer to create that cozy evening mood. be as minor as updating the flooring and kitchen fixtures, or as involved as a complete floor-to-ceiling redesign.

Owner Neville Ward and his team are up for anything that makes your home the place you want to be.

Redesign projects such as taking out a wall between the kitchen and the living room, or putting in a functional island, are often where the improvements begin. Bringing two rooms together is an easy way to make your home appear larger, and it creates a centralized area for entertaining and relaxed everyday living. A large island that doubles as a kitchen table anchors the space and creates a natural gathering place.

Can’t picture what your kitchen will look like with an aqua backsplash and quartz countertops? That’s okay—all major renovations with Caruana Interiors and Contracting include interior design services. Their in-house designer will help you choose colours and styles to fit your personality, and work with a network of trusted suppliers for fixtures to fit your budget.

Whole Home Renovations

For homes that have been well cared for but have two feet firmly rooted in another decade—we’re looking at you, golden oak—Caruana Interiors and Contracting provides whole home renovations. These include fresh paint, new flooring, updated fixtures, a kitchen

redesign, bathroom upgrades on every floor—it’s a way to see your entire home at its best.

A good start is replacing outdated finishes with colours and styles that will grow with you. Or develop a bedroom in the basement for your teenager and redistribute excess space in the laundry room to a guest room en suite. Make a statement with a new front door, or get cozy next to a feature fireplace. With a whole home renovation, Neville and his team work on several areas at once, so you can enjoy your ‘new’ home sooner than typically expected.

Did You Know?

Hiring professionals can actually save you time and money. In a home, things are not always as they seem. A load-bearing wall may appear to be like any other. Or rerouting the plumbing may look straight forward, but making an error in judgement can cost you more than just the cash it takes to fix it. Hiring professionals, like the team at Caruana Interiors and Contracting, means that you don’t have to take time off work to receive deliveries of building supplies or handle unexpected issues that arise. You can just simply enjoy the anticipation of your new space. When it comes to home renovations, don’t take chances. Rely on the professional, efficient, and worry-free experience that Caruana Interiors and Contracting is known for.

Their skilled staff ensure a high calibre of work that they’ve become known for in their decade of business. The team at Caruana Interiors and Contracting believes in excellence, and keeping the majority of the work in-house means they can ensure your home renovation is completed to this standard. Plus, with their “start clean, work clean, finish clean” policy, you’ll come home to a space that’s ready to go—no vacuuming required.

Home Additions

You love your neighbourhood, your kids’ school, and your home, but having even a few people over pushes capacity over the limit. What can you do? Add on, of course.

An addition, such as a home office or second family room over the garage is a way for your home to change as your needs do. Increasing the main living area by as little as two or three feet can provide enough space to completely redesign the layout. Whether you need an extra room to accommodate a growing family, or just a little more space to breathe, an addition by Caruana Interiors and Contracting can be all that’s needed to make your home work for you.

Whether you’re walking into the kitchen of your dreams or taking the inaugural tour of what feels like a brand-new home, Caruana Interiors and Contracting promises turnkey service. The team takes care of everything from moving furniture back in and hooking up electronics and appliances to having the vents professionally cleaned. You can expect to find your home fully ready to enjoy once the renovation is complete.

There are a lot of reasons to renovate your home, but accommodating the people most important to you is one that will never lose its value. You can’t easily replace 30-year-old trees, or

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Arts & Culture

The St. Albert Quilters’ Guild Stitching together cozy blankets and a warm community, one patch at a time.

BY MARKWELL LYON; PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRENDA LAKEMAN

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FOR C LOSE TO 4 0 yea rs, the

St. Albert Quilters’ Guild has been keepi ng the c ity wa r m through the art of quilting. Forming in 1980, the group—under the St. Albert A rts and Crafts Guild banner—met in members’ homes until moving into the new St. Albert Place in 1984. A year later, the Arts and Crafts Guild split off into separate groups, and the St. Albert Quilters’ Guild was born.

“I am very proud of the giving spirit in our guild,” says Carol Mosier, who became the guild’s president in 2018.

Today, their work can be found in homes and buildings throughout St. Albert, and can be seen at events such as Art Walk, Culture Days, Mission Hill Day, and Harvest Days.

Guild members preserve an important folk art while promoting community and comfort through their cozy creations. The guild donates quilts to various local charities, including Ronald McDonald House, Quilts of Valour, Little Warriors, Basically Babies, Habitat for Humanity and Sorrentino’s Compassion House. They’ve even made fidget quilts for Alzheimer’s patients at Sturgeon Community Hospital, and here a member sews bibs for a baby basket charity.

Every part of a quilt expresses something special for the quilter, from the fabrics to the piecing to the needlework and craftsmanship that bring it all together. Through the careful choice and arrangement of colours, designs, and techniques such as appliqué, embroidery, or trapunto (where an extra layer of batting is applied for a puffy effect), the quilter adds dimension.

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We all have an inner innovator that’s keen to express itself. For Mosier, who’s enjoyed knitting and sewing since she was a child, that inner artist came out after her sons grew up. “The time spent taking them to hockey, soccer, and baseball was replaced with my own activities,” she says.

“I love the tactile experience of working with fabric,” Mosier notes. “The visual and intellectual stimulation of using colour and shapes to create a quilt that’s not only beautiful to look at but provides comfort and warmth is very rewarding.”

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Skills and techniques that quilters use have been eagerly passed along to new generations, as some age-old customs can attest. One such belief held that a girl should have a baker’s dozen of quilt tops made by the time she became engaged.

Times have certainly changed, but quilting remains valuable as a folk art and as a practical way to keep warm.

Quilting has a long tradition in North America. For early settlers, it was an art of necessity, a way to keep some heat in by creating comfortable bedspreads or hangings to cover doors and windows.

Quilts were—and still are—a great way to use scrap pieces of fabric, and are easy to repair or repurpose when worn.

“I was looking for the camaraderie of others who share my enjoyment of the art of quilting,” says Mosier, speaking of why she joined the guild in 2015. Quilting with others is all about collaboration and sharing and bringing people together over fabrics, patterns, and colours. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with friends, and swap stories and ideas while sharing expertise.

A quilt is like a community—distinct and individual pieces are brought together and united to create something bigger and more beautiful. Like the layers and pieces of a quilt, the members of a quilting group come together to complement and support one another as they create their works of beauty and charm.

A quilt really is the sum of its parts.

Besides the physical fabric and thread, quilting calls for patience, care, and thoughtfulness—attributes that go into every quilt, whether for personal use, charity, or to commemorate a special event. These handmade and customizable gifts help stitch a personal bond between quilters and the people and places enriched by their creations. t8n

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The 8s

House and Om A peaceful, functional, and orderly home is just 8 tips away.

BY LISA SZABO

WHOEVER SAID CHAOS inspires

creativity has clearly never experienced a tidy home. Living in a state of constant disorder can make it difficult to focus on a task, and even more difficult to wind down afterward.

These eight tips will help inspire calm and make ‘home organization’ your new mantra. Avoid a coffee table overflowing with the remnants of last night’s movie marathon, and create a space to focus on work, studies, or heaven forbid, just relax.

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onto countertops and shelves. Defeat clutter by getting rid of anything you don’t use or doesn’t fit. Start with the kitchen cabinets or under the bathroom sink, allocating items into ‘keep,’ ‘toss’ and ‘donate’ piles. It’s much easier to organize your home when you focus only on those items you actually want.

2. Make Your Bed There’s a reason parents encourage kids to make their beds every day. Spending a few minutes each morning resetting the bed helps to establish a habit of keeping spaces in order. Plus, doing it first thing sets the day on a neatly laid track. Solidify this habit, and who knows? It might even lead to picking up some clothes off the floor or tidying up the bedside tables.

3. Use Up Wall Space Being organized doesn’t necessarily mean having everything ‘put away’—it means creating a home that’s functional.

Utilizing empty walls in the kitchen or bathrooms is an easy way to free up cabinet space, and keep regular-use items within reach. Hang pots and pans above the stove or on the sides of cabinets, and store extra towels on shelves above the toilet. This will keep heavily-used items handy, and create visual interest in a space that would be otherwise bare.

4. Maximize Cabinet Space Make the most of cabinet space with risers and dividers. Risers nearly double a cabinet’s vertical capacity by creating removable shelves where you need them most. They also make getting at the items inside a lot easier. Use them in the

pantry to organize cans, and in kitchen cabinets to separate storage containers by shape. Put dividers in drawers to organize utensils, makeup or socks and underwear. (Bonus: your Tetris skills will be much improved.)

5. Hide Under Your Bed The space under the bed isn’t just for dust bunnies and stray socks—it’s packed with storage potential. Sliding a couple of thin totes under the frame is a great way to organize seasonal garments or items that don’t get used on a daily basis.

Keep toques, snow pants and jackets hidden during the warm months, and swap them out for sun hats, gardening clothes, and beach towels come fall.

6. Embrace the ‘Dump Spot’ Every home has a spot where everything gets dumped. Keys, wallets, pens, school forms, and backpacks know this place well, and despite all efforts to redirect them to drawers and hooks, they always find their way back. So, don’t fight it— invite it. Outfitting a designated dump spot with trendy bins or baskets will help keep the area from looking unintentionally messy while embracing the routines of everyday life.

7. Wrangle Your Cords There are several easy ways to tackle the mess of cords behind a media unit or desk. Tie TV cables together using zip ties and slip them into a fabric sleeve the same colour as the walls, or bundle up excess cord in a cable organizer and attach it to the bottom of a desk. It’ll not only keep the walls and floors free from unsightly tangles, it’ll keep cords out of reach of small kids and pets.

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A beautifully selected colour complements your decor and makes your home look and feel fresh and clean.

Alternatively, a colour that doesn’t quite work can detract from even the most beautiful renovations. Store manager, Matt Kujala, and his team at Days Painting Supplies can help your space realize its greatest colour potential—whether you’re putting a for-sale sign on the lawn or reinventing your home for keeps.

When updating your space with a fresh coat, choosing the right colour is top priority. Days Painting Supplies carries a full lineup of Benjamin Moore products, which takes care of quality so you can focus on getting the right colour for your home. Whether you want to upgrade your neutrals for a modern finish, or strike a chord with an unexpected hue, a consultation with one of the store’s Colour Experts will help you decide.

They can also help you choose the best colours for your home before listing it for sale. Many experts say repainting is one of the best things you can do for your home before putting it on the market.

Not only is it relatively inexpensive, fresh paint in a contemporary neutral can take decades off your home’s appearance, and make those renovations you did five years ago look brand new.

One tip from the team at Days Painting Supplies is to paint your walls with a colour that complements your home’s floors and cabinetry, which gives potential home buyers a blank canvas to picture how their own lives might fit into this new space. Another idea is to create an intimate atmosphere in your sitting room with a colour such as Benjamin Moore’s Hunter Green or Hale Navy.

A fresh coat of paint shows interested buyers that you’ve taken care of your abode—and that goes for more than the

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PRESALE PAINTING TIPS Use a matte finish.

The main argument behind glossy-finish paints is that they’re easy to keep clean—a potentially important factor when you’re in it for the long haul. However, when you’re painting for resale, matte is your best friend. Paints with a flatter finish are much more forgiving, and hide minor imperfections better than glossy or satin paints.

Never underestimate curb appeal.

A potential buyer’s first impression of your home is at the curb, and a dingy garage door or outdated siding doesn’t exactly show your home at its best. Consider giving your façade a facelift with new exterior paint, or make a statement with a bold front door.

Get a second opinion.

Homeowners can get overwhelmed choosing a colour—particularly when painting to sell. How can you know what buyers are going to like? The Colour Experts at Days Painting Supplies can help you choose the right colour for your home based on its features and current decor trends, ensuring that you don’t accidentally paint every room your favourite shade of eggplant. walls. Days Painting Supplies carries a variety of high-quality painting products to help you update cupboards, furniture, and even floors. Refresh worn-out cabinets with Advance—a self-levelling paint that glides on without brush strokes or roller marks; turn dated oak cabinets into a culinary dream with Chantilly Lace; or modernize the entire room with two-tone cupboards. If you’re not up for redoing an entire room, add a pop of colour

by painting an accent piece, such as a kitchen island or feature door.

The colour you choose has to fit your vision of the space and grow with you until you’re ready for another change.

Thankfully, with more than 50 years in the business, when you visit Days Painting Supplies for a colour consultation you’re not just buying paint—you’re leveraging colour expertise.

This sponsored content was produced in partnership between Days Painting Supplies and T8N magazine.

Food & Gatherings

Kids

in the Kitchen

Get youngsters stirred up for mealtime with tasty recipes they can help prepare.

BY LISA SZABO; RECIPES & STYLING BY SHIMA ZONNEVELD; PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRENDA LAKEMAN

CONVINCING KIDS TO eat at designated mealtimes can be a challenge. But what better

way to get them excited about food than to nurture their inner chef?

These recipes were designed with kids’ appetites and involvement in mind, which is why we’ve included vegetable chopping tips for those old enough to wield a knife, as well as recipes with ever-exciting hand mixers and blenders. Just be sure to supervise children closely throughout their culinary adventures— particularly around hot ovens and stovetops—so that everyone enjoys a safe and fun experience.

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Herb-Baked Chicken Tenders Serve this classic staple with Yam Fries and ketchup, or introduce picky eaters to new flavours with sweet honey-mustard or plum sauce.

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ½-inch slices

¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tsp dried oregano

½ cup flour

½ tsp salt

½ cup dried breadcrumbs

½ tsp pepper

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the egg and flour into 2 separate bowls large enough to hold one chicken tender at a time. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, cheese, oregano, salt and pepper. Coat each slice of chicken—first in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture, and place onto the baking sheet. Repeat until all the chicken tenders are breaded and ready for baking.

Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until each chicken tender is crispy and golden brown on both sides.

ASSEMBLE A DREDGING STATION “Dredging” simply means to ‘coat’—in this case, we’re coating chicken strips with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs to give them a crispy finish. Start by filling your bowls with your ingredients, and line them up in the order that you will be using them—first the flour, then the egg, and lastly the breadcrumb mixture. Treat the dredging station like an assembly line, with each tender going directly from the first bowl to the second to the third—and onto the baking sheet for cooking.

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Easy Bolognese Sauce Aside from being chock-full of veggies, this perfect pasta pairing is a great opportunity for older kids to practice chopping skills. (Parents, supervise closely, and be ready to step in for finer chopping and mincing.) ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup fresh basil, cut into ribbons

1 small onion, finely minced

½ tsp pepper

1 garlic clove, finely minced

1 tsp salt

1 celery stalk, finely chopped

1 parmesan rind (optional)

1 large carrot, finely chopped

1 Tbsp tomato paste

1lb lean ground beef

1 can tomato sauce (796 ml/28 oz)

1 can crushed tomatoes (796 ml/28 oz)

¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

1/8 cup fresh oregano, chopped

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onion and cook until the soft—about 8–10 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, and carrot, and sauté for 5–8 minutes.

Increase the heat to just above medium, and add the ground beef. Cook the meat until lightly browned, breaking up any large clumps.

Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, parmesan rind (if using), tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Lower the heat and cook over medium-low until the sauce starts to simmer. Continue simmering for 30 minutes.

Remove parmesan rind and serve over pasta with grated parmesan cheese.

Tip! Save your parmesan cheese rinds! These store well in the freezer, and are great add-ins for soups and sauces. (Plus, you’ll have one at the ready for the next time you make this recipe.)

BASIC CHOPPING SKILLS • When chopping circular vegetables, first cut them in half, then place the flat side on the cutting board. This will keep vegetables from rolling around.

• When cutting, tuck fingers holding the food inward so if the knife does slip, it will graze the flat part of your finger, rather than the tip. There are some great shields available for kid chefs to protect their fingers and get them in the habit of tucking.

Cucumber & Pepper Salad This salad keeps in the fridge for three days, so it can easily be prepared the night before to save time. Add it to the kids’ lunch bags for a colourful, healthy snack.

8 mini cucumbers or 1 long English cucumber, cut into chunks

½ tsp pepper

4 medium-sized bell peppers (red, orange, yellow), cut into chunks

1 tsp dried oregano

½ cup feta cheese, coarsely crumbled

½ tsp salt ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

Add the first 3 ingredients to a large bowl and toss. Combine the next 5 ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk together. Pour over the chopped vegetables and toss to evenly coat.

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Prepare the Dough Pizza Dough

Lightly oil a large mixing bowl with olive oil and set aside.

This recipe yields enough dough for two pizzas, so you can freeze half for another day. Bonus: This can easily be made gluten-free—the dough won’t rise as much, but it’s still delicious.

Fit your stand mixer with a dough hook. In the bowl of the mixer, combine the yeast, warm water, honey and olive oil.

Quickly stir and then let the mixture sit—this allows the yeast to bloom, which signals that it’s working.

2 pkg active dry yeast

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 ½ cups warm water

3 ½ cups flour*

1 Tbsp honey

1 ½ tsp salt

Once the yeast has bloomed (the top of the mixture will be tan and foamy), turn the stand mixer on low. Add 2 ½ cups of flour (or 3 ¼ cups of gluten-free flour blend) and the salt. Continue to mix on low until the flour is incorporated. Add the final cup of flour and turn the mixer to medium. Let the mixer do its work until the dough forms into a ball and pulls easily away from the sides.

*For gluten-free dough, replace the flour with 4 ¼ cups of gluten-free flour blend.

Take the dough out of the mixer bowl and divide into 2 balls. Pop one ball into a freezer bag and freeze for another day (if desired). Put the second ball in the oiled mixing bowl, turn it to coat with oil and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.

Leave the dough on the counter for about one hour; the dough should double in size.

Fresh Pizza Sauce This blended sauce is easy to make and requires no cooking beforehand. Use immediately, or divide into portions and freeze for next time.

1 garlic clove, chopped

¾ tsp salt

1 can whole or diced tomatoes (398 ml/14 oz)

½ tsp pepper

2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp sugar

1 tsp dried oregano pinch of red pepper flakes

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

Spread on pizza dough as a base for your favourite toppings.

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Prepare the Pizza Preheat the oven to 500°F. Lightly oil a large baking sheet or pizza pan.

Put the risen dough on the baking sheet and flatten the dough using your hands or a floured rolling pin. Mould your dough into a shape— circle, rectangle, or try your hand at an easy cartoon character—making sure the dough is pressed to your desired thickness.

Garnish your pizza with sauce (see our recipe), cheese and your choice of toppings, and bake for 10–15 minutes until crust is golden brown.

Tip! If using the dough from the freezer, let it sit in the fridge for part of the day and allow it to finish rising on the counter. Then follow the same baking instructions.

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Raspberry Sauce Serve with fresh pancakes, waffles, or over vanilla yogurt for a sweet and tangy twist. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. ½ vanilla bean

1 Tbsp cornstarch

2 cups frozen raspberries

¼ cup water

2 Tbsp sugar

Combine the first 3 ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. As the mixture warms, use the back of a spoon to mash the berries. Let simmer for 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a separate bowl. Once the berry mixture has simmered, add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir until sauce is thick—about 2–4 minutes. Let cool before serving.

Tip! Put the other half of your vanilla bean into a bowl of sugar (about 2 cups), let it sit for a few days, and voilà—you have vanilla sugar.

Fluffy Pancakes Get kids involved in whipping up this weekend treat for a lasting family tradition. Serve with fresh blueberries, or homemade raspberry sauce and whipped cream. ½ cup white flour

1 egg

½ cup whole-wheat flour

1 cup buttermilk

3 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp melted butter, slightly cooled

¾ tsp salt

In a medium bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, beat the egg, add the buttermilk and vanilla, and whisk to combine.

Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and slowly stir to combine.

Drizzle in the melted butter, stirring continuously.

Heat a fry pan over medium heat and add a knob of butter. Once the butter has melted and started to foam, use a muffin scoop (or large ice cream scoop) to drop rounds of batter into the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes on each side until cooked through.

Stack cooked pancakes on an ovenproof plate in the warming tray of your oven (or in the oven on low—about 150°F) until serving time.

Chantilly Whipped Cream There’s nothing like classic vanilla-scented whipped cream to top pancakes, hot chocolate, or fruit salad. Plus, using the hand-held mixer is sure to become the kids’ new favourite kitchen activity.

1 ½ cups whipping cream

2 tsp white sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

TEST FOR PANCAKE DONENESS When your batter is in the pan, watch for bubbles to appear on the top of the pancake. That’s your signal to sneak a quick peek under the pancake to make sure the underside is golden brown. If so, give it a flip; if not, give it another minute before checking again. Note that your pancakes will need less time on the second side.

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In a large bowl, combine the whipping cream and vanilla Using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer, whip on medium-high for about 8–10 minutes, or until very soft peaks form. Add in the sugar and whip for a minute more.

Tip! Careful not to over-whip or you’ll end up with sweetened vanilla butter (which might not be all that bad).

Colourful Cookie Bars This simplified take on a kid-favourite foregoes traditional circles for a fluffy pan cookie that’s equal parts colourful, soft, and oh-so-tasty.

1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup brown sugar 1 ½ tsp vanilla 2 eggs, room temperature 2 ¼ cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp milk powder 2 cups colourful candies (Smarties or M&M’s)

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with parchment paper. (You can spritz cooking spray over any areas not covered by parchment.)

Cream together the butter, sugars, and vanilla.

Mix in the eggs one at a time.

Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and milk powder in a separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture and stir to just combine. Stir in the candies.

Press mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Let the pan cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting. You can leave the pan to cool on the counter, or pop it into the fridge—this will make the bars much easier to cut.

Tip! When adding eggs to other ingredients, crack each one into a separate dish first. This way, if a bad egg or a piece of shell falls in, you won’t contaminate the batter. t8n

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Meet You There

Glazing Pot

Studio & Gifts

Creative crafts for everyone—no experience necessary.

BY LISA SZABO; PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING BY BRENDA LAKEMAN

BRENNA CAPPIS IS giving new

meaning to the term impulse purchase. The fine-arts grad started working at Glazing Pot Studio & Gifts in March of 2018, and when she fou nd out the ow ner was looking to sell the business later that year, she purchased it. Now, 28 T8Nmagazine.com

just months after reopening, the 22-year-old is mixing up fresh ideas to create a space that everyone can enjoy.

Specializing in ceramics painting, the studio is stocked with unicorn figurines, trendy geometric bowls, and boxes shaped like video game controllers just

waiting for a few coats of paint. It’s also home to buckets of specialty glass shards for making one-of-a-kind creations in a process called glass fusing—glass blowing’s simpler and much safer cousin.

Both crafts are surprisingly user-friendly, making Glazing Pot Studio & Gifts an inviting place for anyone with a little artistic curiosity to try something new.

GLASS FUSING Glass fusing is a process whereby shards of specialty glass are arranged, glued together, and fired in a kiln to create one-of-a-kind items.

• Jewellery, ornaments, coasters, night lights, and spoon rests are just a few of the fused-glass items you can create at Glazing Pot Studio & Gifts.

• Glass is fused in a kiln at temperatures up to 816°C where it transforms into an almost fluid state.

• Glass shards can be easily cut into different shapes and sizes, depending on the desired pattern.

• Glass should be handled with care, and participants are required to use tweezers when working on their glass projects.

• Fused glass can be shaped around moulds to create decorative bowls and plates using an additional process called slumping.

• Glass fusing is fun for all ages.

Cappis even teaches the art to kindergarten classes.

The studio offers a lineup of services for parents and kids including school field trips, Baby Club and after-hours bookings for family gatherings or birthday parties—and at almost any given moment you can find a mother patiently gluing down an excited child’s glass masterpiece. But Cappis is hopeful that the few additions she’s made since taking over will broaden the studio’s appeal even further.

“I wanted to give it a coffee shop aesthetic,” she says, “where you could come on a rainy day, listen to some nice music, and focus on yourself.” Swapping out the previously bright palette for toasty orange and grey-blue, the studio is equal parts trendy and tranquil, a vibe she hopes will resonate with teens and young adults.

“There’s not always a lot for teens to do in the city,” Cappis says, “so I’d like to

establish a place where they can come, do something productive, and hang out with their friends.” She’s optimistic that new initiatives like canvas painting events and Game of Thrones-themed workshops—where participants deck out ceramic steins with their favourite house’s colours—will help. “I’m really big into pop culture,” Cappis says, “so I try to pick things that are pop-culture related and fun.”

While a trip to the studio is likely to set you back about as much as a night at the movies, part of the appeal of crafts is going home with a finished product that you can give to a parent, a friend, or keep as a memento of an afternoon well spent.

With no shortage of ideas in sight, the new owner admits the biggest learning curve has been on the business side of things. “Knowing when to order stock and learning how to do payroll has been a bit of a challenge.” But with plans to enroll in business courses in the coming year, and determination to see the studio thrive, she’s leading the charge for a cozy space where people of all ages and abilities can get fired up about ceramics. t8n

WHAT’S ON IN THE STUDIO In addition to regular drop-ins, the studio offers seasonal programs and workshops for kids and adults.

Baby Club Decorate a themed plate-of-the-month featuring your child’s hand or footprint.

Who: Parents with kids under age 4 When: First and third Tuesday of every month Cost: $20 – $40 Movie Night Drop the kids off for an hour of ceramics painting, followed by a movie with popcorn!

Who: Kids ages 4 and up When: First and third Friday of every month Cost: $55 per child Seasonal Workshops Visit www.glazingpotstudio.ca or call the studio at (780) 459-5958 for the full lineup.

Glazing Pot Studio & Gifts at a Glance Location #108, 31 Fairview Boulevard Service Ceramics painting and glass fusing with soothing music and a friendly atmosphere Specialty Ceramics painting programs for kids, youth, and adults Fun Fact The studio offers Jungle Gems™—special paints with crystals inside that burst into colour once in the kiln T8N March 2019 29

Then & Now

Following St. Albert’s Southwest

Street Names Then & Now

BY ROBERT MICHON

NAVIGATING ST. ALBERT’S roadways can be confusing

for newcomers who are used to a numbered grid. But there is a logic and order in the alphabetized groupings of streets that makes sense to long-time local residents.

And while many streets are seemingly named only for their first letter and pleasant sound, there are interesting historical references hidden within our streets.

Here are the origins of some of the names we see every day as we drive around town. This list covers the streets in the southwest quadrant of the city, everything south of the Sturgeon River and west of St. Albert Trail.

Galarneau Place is named for Baptiste Galarneau, the first toll keeper of St. Albert’s bridge. The original bridge, which spanned the Sturgeon River, is said to have been the first bridge west of the Great Lakes.

Garnett Drive is said to be named for Lieutenant Colonel Charles E. Garnett, a veteran of the Second World War and prominent businessman in St. Albert.

Gate Avenue is named for André Gate, a citizen of St. Albert from 1959 to 1960. Gate was a horticulturist from France who served as director of St. Albert’s Parks Department. He was responsible for creating a greenhouse and tree-nursery program, which helped St. Albert gain its reputation as a botanical city.

Gervais Road is named in honour of Hector Gervais, a world champion curler who was born in St. Albert in 1933.

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Hector Gervais, Ray Werner, Ron Anton, and Wally Ursuliak at the Curling World Championship, 1961; Musée Héritage Museum.

St. Albert, serving from 1868 until his death in 1902.

Grenier Place is named for Arthur and Maria Grenier, an early settler couple who were the original owners of Riverlot 35.

Harriott Court is reportedly named for John Edward Harriott, representative of the Hudson Bay Company who served the area around Edmonton and St. Albert from 1834 to 1854.

Holmgren Crescent is named for Bror Holmgren, a Swedish immigrant to St. Albert and co-owner of the Starkey Coal Mine.

LeClair Way is named for John E. LeClair, St. Albert’s tenth mayor.

Levasseur Road is named for Leon Levasseur, St. Albert’s fifth mayor who served a one-year term in 1911. Levasseur is remembered for stimulating business in St. Albert’s early days.

FUN FACT The current subdivisions in St. Albert only use 20 letters of the alphabet.

There is still room for subdivisions with street names starting with Q,T,U,X,Y and Z. Despite this, the two newest developments in St. Albert, Avenir and Elysian Fields reuse letters already in use by Akinsdale and Erin Ridge.

Perron Street is named after Fleuri Perron, St. Albert’s second mayor who was responsible for a large area of urban development. It was formerly (pre-1967), and coincidentally, called Piron Street after a family in France who donated bells to the St. Albert Mission.

Ray Gibbon Drive is named in honour of Mayor Ray Gibbon, who held office from 1968 to 1974. Gibbon helped turn St. Albert into the booming community that it is known as today.

Sir Winston Churchill Drive is named for the former war-time Prime Minister

of Britain. The road was named in 1965, after Churchill’s death. At the time, it was quite common in Alberta to name city features in his honour.

Taché Street is named for Bishop Alexandre-Antonin Taché, the Archbishop of St. Boniface, Manitoba, and travelling companion of Father Lacombe. Reportedly, it was Bishop Taché who came up with the name of St. Albert, choosing to name it after Father Lacombe’s patron saint.

St. Anne, St. Thomas, and St. Joseph Streets are all biblical references, characteristic of St. Albert’s early days as

a Roman Catholic mission. While St. Joseph and St. Thomas have no specific connection to St. Albert, St. Anne does. Before the St. Albert mission was established, Father Lacombe lead a mission at Lac St. Anne. When he founded St. Albert, many of the residents of the Lac St. Anne mission came with him. t8n

DID YOU KNOW? While many former residents of St. Albert share surnames with streets around the city, many of these name commonalities are just coincidences. Still, while there may have been no conscious effort by city planners to honour these citizens, these coincidences often push local researchers to investigate, adding to the city’s collective historical knowledge.

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Spotlight

Pompom It Up Give your decor a dash of froufrou with DIY pompoms.

BY RUDY HOWELL PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING BY BRENDA LAKEMAN

LOOKING FOR A quirky decor

How-To: DIY Pompoms

project that’s fast, colourful and fun? Pompoms are a delightful way to brighten a room — a nd they’re easy enough that you can put your kids to the task, too.

Creating your own pompoms couldn’t be easier. The basic technique is to wrap yarn around a pompom maker (more on that below), tie it off at the centre, and cut through the loops at both ends, allowing your pompom to pouf out. While there are many affordable pompom makers available for purchase, we have simply opted to use a cardboard rectangle with a slit cut down the middle (as shown).

Pretty pompoms are a poufy and whimsical way to add a personal touch to blankets, baskets, rugs, and wall hangings. They’re also a charming addition to wrapped gifts and gift bags, kids’ clothing such as the edges of scarves, tops of toques and hoodies, and backpacks. So, on the next rainy day, get the kids to help you make a big bowlful of pompoms for embellishing your home. Some might call it child labour, but we call it a great opportunity to spend quality time with your kids, teaching them some basic craft skills, and letting their imaginations run wild.

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1 Start by cutting a rectangle from a piece of cardboard—the larger the rectangle, the larger your finished pompom (we made mini pompoms for the gift shown using the tines of a fork). Then make a wide slit running half-to-three-quarters of the way down the rectangle.

2 Begin wrapping the yarn around your pompom maker, running overtop of the slit as shown. The more rounds you go, the denser your pompom will be.

3 Lead a length of yarn through the slit, and tie off the centre of the wrapped yarn as tightly as you can.

4 Snip through the loops of yarn at each end of your pompom maker with a pair of sharp scissors. Remove the cardboard maker and fluff the pompom to form a ball.

5 Give your pompom a haircut and trim any uneven ends so it looks neat and tidy.

Tip: To keep your pompoms from coming loose, use waxed or embroidered thread to tie off the centre, which will keep them tightly fastened.

Inspiring Ideas

Design a rug. Tie pompoms to a rug pad for a colourful carpet and fluffy feel underfoot.

Sew baubles to blankets. Adorn the edges of a blanket as an accessory that’s surprisingly chic.

Fluff up some flowers. Attach pompoms to faux floral stems and pop in a vase for a pretty bouquet that will have guests doing double-takes.

Pin the pompom on wall hangings.

Attach to neutralcoloured wall hangings to transform the look.

This is a fun and easy way to switch out your colour scheme each season.

Embellish a basket. Fasten pompoms to baskets for an extra playful touch.

Perfect for adding pops of colour to Easter baskets.

Add pizazz to gifts.

Tie to a wrapped gift, or dangle from the handles of a gift bag for a present that won’t get lost in the pile. t8n

*Special thanks to Glass Earth Inc. for the tropical foliage featured with our pompom blanket.

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The Crosswalk

Fun by Design COZY UP IN your favourite wingback,

and tap into your home decor lingo for this month’s crossword puzzle.

For answers, visit t8nmagazine.com

Across 3 The home decor essential for vampires

12 French name for a soft quilt filled with feathers or silk

4 A requisitely roundshaped skylight

13 The Eastern art of balance and harmony in a space

10 Design style that originated in Paris in the 1920s

14 Home decor store near Erin Ridge North

15 TV show that spawned the resurgence of Mid-Century Modern

5 The ornaments at each end of a curtain rod 7 The impression of your house from the outside 8 This can be woven into furniture or baskets 9 ‘Piles’ of these are traditionally made in the MiddleEast 11 Type of lamp shown at the start of Pixar films 34 T8Nmagazine.com

18 Pantone Color of the Year 2019 21 A type of wall or small horse

Down 1 A long narrow pillow or cushion 2 A large freestanding two-door cabinet 6 Italian name for a dining room storage chest

7 You’ll find this in Canadian and English living rooms

16 The bathroom inside of a bedroom is called [this] 17 A design style and part of the title of a song by Queen 19 If it’s 10 to 100 years old it’s [sounds like ‘lineage’] 20 If it’s 100 years or older it’s [sounds like ‘mystique’]

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