ABODE Home & Lifestyle Magazine - CALGARY - JULY 2015

HOME & LIFEST YLE MAGAZINE

ABODE CALGARY

EDITION

ISSUE 10 | 2015

The Montana

Penthouse for Offer Fast, Easy Kitchen Projects

Red Thai Coconut Risotto

5 S 17 | Asian Fusion Restaurant 634A 17 Avenue SW, Calgary

ABODE Magazine

3

contents ISSUE 10 / 2015

06 FAST,

EASY

KITCHEN PROJECTS

10

RED THAI COCONUT RISOTTO

4

ABODE Magazine

ABODE PRESIDENT Kent Leong DIRECTOR OF SALES, CANADA Grace Yan CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason Stacey jason@thnpublications.com CREATIVE PRODUCTION Dana Sedlak Tim Frankiw ADMINISTRATION Diana Lynas PRINTING Best Choice Printing

Abode Magazine is published monthly and delivered to homes in Calgary and areas by Canada Post, agreement #41362062.

Box 8087, Station A Calgary, Alberta T2H 0H6 Phone 403.660.6778 Fax 403.476.5412

Call 403.660.6778 for advertising rates.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to publish this magazine as accurately as possible; however errors and omissions can occur. Abode Magazine’s employees, agents, representatives and vendors are not liable for any damages relating to errors or omissions in the editorials or advertising which may appear herein except where a specific charge has been made.

A better home, a better life.

Visit us at our Watermark at Bearspaw Show Home located at 321 Spyglass Way

At New West, it’s our people who make the difference with a genuine passion for the business and a commitment to quality and professionalism.

Contact Grace

for a complete presentation of all of our Pre-designed Custom Homes

newwestluxuryhomes.com

403.660.6778

home décor

Fast, easy

KITCHENPROJECTS You Can Complete This Weekend

M

inor kitchen updates can result in enhanced appearance, enjoyment and increased home value. With a free weekend and a modest budget, you can accomplish some do-ityourself projects that will give your kitchen a whole new look.

Focus on projects that will have maximum impact with minimal time invested. These are projects such as restoring existing tile work or installing a tile backsplash, switching out cabinet hardware, or painting an accent wall or the ceiling rather than the whole room. Here are four simple kitchen improvements that you can do in a day or two:

CREATE A TRENDY

REPLACE

Tile without hiring a professional. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer with the right tools and a little bit of know-how, you can easily add a tile backsplash featuring colourful glass or metallic tiles for that designer look in the kitchen.

Cabinet replacement can be costly and timeconsuming - and best left to professionals. But you can easily and quickly give your cabinets a whole new look by replacing outdated hardware. If your cabinets are still builder-bare of knobs, handles or pulls, adding them can not only make them look fresh, it can make them much easier to use. It’s easy to find hardware to suit virtually any design theme or taste, with many home improvement stores carrying a wide range of designer styles from sleek, modern metallics to Victorian-inspired glass.

TILE BACKSPLASH

“Adding a backsplash with decorative tiles creates a new focal point and at the same time brings in a fresh accent colour to the kitchen. Follow through with additional touches and inexpensive accessories such as towels, a new curtain or decorative glass jars to complete the transformation,” says ANN BORSHEIM, Independent Interior Designer.

6

ABODE Magazine

DATED HARDWARE

REJUVENATE EXISTING

TILE AND GROUT Old, stained tile and grout can make an entire surface appear dated and dingy, even if the tile itself is in good condition. Cleaning or re-colouring grout can breathe new life into existing tile work, whether it’s countertops, flooring or a backsplash. Products such as tile cleaners and sealants can help remove stains and brighten surfaces without damaging grout. If your grout is in good shape, but you’re just tired of the off-white or gray colour, try updating it with a grout colourant. You can use a water-based epoxy, usually available in many different colours that re-colours, seals and renews existing grout.

GET CREATIVE

WITH PAINT Painting is one of the most powerful, cost-effective ways to recreate the look of a room, but painting the entire space can be time-consuming. If you’re not up for a full day of painting four walls and all that trim, consider painting one wall in an eye-catching accent colour. Or, for something really different — albeit a bit more work — paint the ceiling in a hue that complements the current wall colour. No design rule says your kitchen ceiling must be plain white, so spice it up with a colour that speaks to you.

Updating your kitchen is a rewarding home-improvement job, and can enhance the kitchen’s appearance and your enjoyment of it, as well as boost your home’s value. In fact, according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report, even a minor kitchen renovation will return more than 75 percent of its cost when you sell your home.

With a little bit of work and inspiration, you be will be very surprised how refreshed your home will look using these tips this weekend. THN Courtesy of BPC ABODE Magazine

7

LOCAL EXPERTISE | GLOBAL CONNECTIONS !

ILD

D!

L SO

W NE

BU

G

IN

ND

PE

99 MACEWAN GLEN CLOSE NW

LOWEST PRICED IN BEARSPAW!

RURAL ROCKYVIEW COUNTY - BEARSPAW

Doesn’t get any better than this – well kept – spacious 1,280 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom in MacEwan Glen. There’s a big family room with fireplace, delightful kitchen overlooking beautifully landscaped backyard and fully finished basement.

Exceptional home for an exceptional price. It’s only minutes to many amenities. It’s a must see inside and out! | $378,888

Your new estate home in Watermark, Bearspaw on 0.63 acres is in progress! Once in a rare while will a truly magnificent home such as this be available. Built without compromise, your home reflects only the very best. The custom-built home is 2,838 square feet with 4 bedrooms, fireplace, triple garage, walk-out basement and much more! You will love the sun-drenched family areas and open floor plan. | $1,250,000

Happiness is 3 Bearspaw Meadows Bay on 2 acres!

Tree-lined street, beautiful cul-de-sac across from Watermark! A perfect family home, well maintained bungalow, 5 bedrooms, over 2,100 square feet, 3 full bathrooms, sun-filled kitchen, spacious family areas, double detached and double attached garage. Priced to end your looking and make you the owner of 2 acres in well-sought Bearspaw! Don’t wait! | $988,888

!

ILD

W NE

BU

D

CE

DU

RE

KE TA LA VIS S A TE N BO ESTA

WE’RE BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME!

ACRES OF HAPPINESS

WISH NO MORE!

216 Waterside Court NW - World Class Residence on .33 acres in prestigious Watermark Bearspaw!

Once in a rare while will a truly magnificent home such as this one built by New West Custom Homes be available. Luxury home built without compromise in quiet cul-de-sac backing onto a pond. 4,100 square feet of living space, a definite must-see! Proudly offered at | $2,188,888

39 Horseshoe Bend, Square Butte Ranch-views of the mountains, sun-drenched meadows coupled with trees grace this natural preserve magnificently landscaped by Mother Nature, a perfect site for your home away from home. Hold your horses – these 2.39 acres adjoins miles of riding trails and facilities which awaits your horses. Nothing to do but enjoy living! | $688,888

12320 Lake Moraine Rise SE – for all your wishes come true in this 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, well kept home with walk-out basement, in desirable Lake Bonavista Estates! It’s in the best area, outstanding lot with superb landscaping. Double garage, den, sauna, fireplaces, vaulted ceiling, built-ins and a lot more!

Walk to Lake Bonavista, Southcentre Mall, restaurants and plazas. An exceptional offering! | $888,888

Grace Yan Realtor®

403.660.6778 gyan@sothebysrealty.ca sothebysrealty.com | CalgaryTopRealEstate.com Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brokerage. Independently owned and operated. Not intended to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers.

LIKE NO LIKE OTHER NO OTHER

THE WORTH OF A HOME can be found in details that truly define uniqueness- as simple as a centuries old fireplace that retains the historic permanence of a time

past, or as grand as a rooftop promenade atop a landscape THE WORTH OF A HOME can be found in details that of city lights. So, to us, it’s not about the size of the truly define uniqueness- as simple as a centuries old property, the number of bedrooms, or even the price, fireplace that retains the historic permanence of a time but more about the distinct character that makes a past, or as grand as a rooftop promenade atop a landscape home worthy of being called exceptional. of city lights. So, to us, it’s not about the size of the property, the number of bedrooms, or even the price,

This is our world.

but more about the distinct character that makes a home worthy of being called exceptional.

Because the worth of a home is defined in its details.

This is our world.

Because the worth of a home is defined in its details.

Logo

Grace gyan@sothebysrealty.ca 403 660 290, 815L1o7gtho Avenue SW Calgary Alberta T2T

www.CalgarysMarket.c Grace Yan gyan@sothebysrealty.ca 403 660 6778 290, 815 17th Avenue SW Calgary Alberta T2T 0A1

www.CalgarysMarket.com www.CalgaryTopRealEstate.com

food recipe

PLEASE THE PALATE WITH ALMOND-INSPIRED

Red Thai

COCONUT RISOTTO

T

his almost one-pot meal merges the best of two cultures, with Thai taste and the short grain creamy rice of Italy. It has two full servings of vegetables, about half of your daily protein and much less fat than a typical Thai Curry. Impress your family and friends with this tasty, almond inspired take on a classic dish.

10

ABODE Magazine

TIME: 40 Minutes YIELDS: 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS • 2-3 Leeks, sliced and divided (about 2 cups) • 46 mL Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original • 1-2 tablespoons Thai Red Curry paste • 1 tablespoon dried unsweetened Coconut

DIRECTIONS • In a large pot over medium high heat, combine about half of the leeks, Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original, Thai paste and dried coconut.

Bring to a boil and add chicken breast to poach and reduce heat to a low boil for 5 to 8 minutes.

•

• 2 boneless skinless Chicken Breast, cubed • 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil • 1 clove Garlic, minced • 2 red and/or yellow sliced Bell Peppers • 1 ½ cups Arborio or Italian style Rice • 1 bunch chopped Basil

Meanwhile, in a separate pot, warm coconut oil and sauté remaining half of the leeks, garlic and peppers for 5 minutes or so to sweat. Stir in brown rice to coat for 1 minute.

• Add Almond Breeze/chicken mixture to rice pot one cup at a time and stir in.

• Turn rice pot to low, cover and allow to cook through for about 12 to 15 minutes. Stir often until all liquid is absorbed. If the rice absorbs too quickly, add some chicken broth or wine to create a creamy dish.

Garnish with a generous heap of basil.

•

•

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 325 Calories; 5g Fat (12.9% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 46g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 46mg Cholesterol; 188mg Sodium.

For more information and cooking inspiration, visit www.almondbreeze.ca

THN

www.newscanada.com

ABODE Magazine

11

Own a piece of

PARADISE

ALBERTA

HOMES

My Service Commitment:

Best Rates Quick Approvals 1-Hour Response Up to $40,000 for Renovation Costs *OAC

JERRY CRISTOBAL Mortgage Specialist

CALL

NOW!

403.991.7991

yourmtgchoice@gmail.com

•

jcristobal.com

ADVER T I S E I N

Reach Over 10,000 High End Homes

Delivered In Mailboxes

Delivered Monthly By Canada Post

Excellent Rates

Contact Grace Yan 403.660.6778 • canadatopads@gmail.com 12

ABODE Magazine

R E N OV AT I O N C O M M E R C I A L D E S I G N 4 0 3 . 6 6 0 . 6 7 7 8 ABODE Magazine

13

CALL ASSINIBOINE TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

URBAN

403.301.3300

Sanctuary

Clean Lines and Modern Style Design by Katherine Kinch Words by Mike Nixon

Picture this: six to seven years after your backyard project is initiated, the Columnar Aspens that you planted are thirty feet tall and the Blue Oak grasses have matured into a healthy row of well-nourished foliage.

Between the Aspens and your Redwood Privacy Lattice, the backyard is yours and nobody else’s. This is your space, and it’s the ultimate reflection of your style. There’s no better place to kick up your feet and soak in the serenity of your own private kingdom.

When the sun sets over the western horizon and the air takes on that classic Albertan chill, you turn on your hard-wired gas fireplace and flick the switches on the two torches that sit on either side of your garden. Your backyard is the perfect place to gather with the people you care about.

This is how you pictured it when you started dreaming up the idea: people sitting on the retaining wall (that’s why you put the extra caps on) and the glass beads of your fireplace casting a comforting hue into the fading night.

The fireplace is in the perfect spot, heating your space and making it that much more enjoyable. Why watch TV when you can sit outside and feel like you’re miles away from anywhere else?

“This is my favourite job that I’ve ever worked on,” says Kris Cormier, the Project Manager that worked with the homeowner to create this incredible, zero-maintenance backyard.

“I love the details, like how the pattern of the paving stones doesn’t really repeat itself,” adds Cormier. “You could just tell the space was going to be perfect for them.” ◘