Curb Appeal Toronto West AUG 2019

Linda Tickins Broker of Record SEE MY AD ON PAGE 9 FOR MORE DETAILS

63 Woodbury Road, Etobicoke

311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6

toronto west, high park, roncesvalles village, parkdale, bloor west village, junction 437 roncesvalles avenue - suite 426

76 waringstown drive

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High Park Lofts! Rarely Available 1+1 Bedroom Tri-Level Suite, Open Concept Principal Rooms with Soaring Ceilings, Private Terrace, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Kitchen with Subway Tile Backsplash & Stainless Appliances, Hardwood Floors, Gas Fireplace, Oversize Master with Walkout, 835 sq ft + Terrace & Balcony, Parking/Locker/Bicycle Storage, Premiere Eco-Friendly Build with Geothermal Heat, Concierge, TTC, High Park.

Fully Renovated Bungalow in Maryvale, Wonderful Curb Appeal, Oversize 41’ x 120’ lot with West Facing Backyard, Spacious & Bright, 3+1 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Renovated Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances & Quartz Counters, Spa-like Bathroom, Wood Burning Fireplace, Professionally Finished Basement with Separate Entrance, Attached Garage + Ample Parking, Close to Local Schools, Shopping, TTC & the 401.

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NUTAN BROWN ENERGY, COMMITMENT, RESULTS.

Rare Opportunity In Baby Point!

Often admired, lovingly maintained and updated exceptional home.

Perfect marriage of original charm, character, exquisite finishes with today’s desired conveniences. Stately principal rooms overlooking ravine. 3 plus 2 generous bedrooms with 3 full baths. Professional renovated kitchen with cozy breakfast nook. Main floor family room with built-ins and magnificent vistas.

Loverly lower level nanny suite. Expansive grounds with a water feature, mature perennial gardens and flagstone. Private driveway and garage. It’s a little bit of Muskoka in the City.

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TESTIMONIAL

From the first getting in touch until the closing day, our experience with Nutan was amazing. No text or call was left unanswered for more than 5 minute, she was always supportive, encouraging and highly professional. Due to her long experience as a Realtor the house sold within only a couple of days on the market.

Thank you Nutan!

ISSUE 8 • 2019

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Commercial Building FOR SALE

Bloor West Village Located on the sunny north side of the street. This busy urban street front has great pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Next to Jane Subway Station. Stable, long-term tenants plus advertising sign on roof!

Offered at $2,298,000

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Boutique Residence Large 1-bedroom + den. Smart finishes and integrated appliances. Across the street from High Park and steps from subway. Includes parking and locker!

Offered at $629,000

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Offered at $834,000

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Thank You to all my valued clients.

It has been a privilege to work with you and your families.

AVAILABLE! 38 ~ 36th Street ~ Great Starter Home In ‘Long Branch’ Community Up & Coming ‘HOT’ Locale ~ Deceptively Generous Interior Wonderful Backyard Space ~ The Opportunities Are Endless

The Real Estate Market is full of Great Opportunities. I look forward to meeting new people in this Wonderful Community and helping them with any of their needs. CALL NOW for your FREE Market Evaluation!

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Fantastic fully renovated Kingsway 4-bedroom on one of our most precious streets and checks all the boxes! Stylish new custom kitchen, generous living room, master with his & hers closets with built-ins and ensuite, main floor powder room, fully renovated basement, new mechanics and so much more!

2 blocks to LKS Junior Middle School with its park, skating rink and summer pool. Walk to subway, dining, pubs, cafés, shops, cinema and all the best the Kingsway has to offer! 20 mins to Financial/ Theatre districts, quick to airport & some of Toronto’s best golf! Shouts out happy family times!

Not only is this stunning and filled with sunshine, it comes with a super convenient location near Sherway Gardens, easy access to major highways and airports, walk to GO Train, schools and shops. You’ll find streets lined with leafy trees, friendly neighbours and good sense of community. Come prepared to fall in love! Best quality timeless finishings. Don’t miss this opportunity!

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HOME DÉCOR

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POT LIGHTS, PENDANTS & SCONCES! OH MY! Lighting is a great way to enhance your home’s function and kick up its style, but with all the different options available on the market, many find themselves in the dark. From pot lights to pendants, here are some popular light fixtures you’ll come across, and where to use them.

POT LIGHTS

above a kitchen island or dining table, or in a front foyer as a statement piece. The down-lighting afforded by pendants is ideal task lighting, while their stylistic characteristics are a natural conversation starter. With pendants, size matters. The larger the space to be illuminated, the larger the fixture. In terms of hanging height, pendants should hang approximately 30 inches from a tabletop, or about 72 inches from the floor. ▹

The best way to light up your space is to tackle it from the top down. Overhead lighting, also called “ambient lighting,” addresses your general lighting needs. In modern interiors, recessed lighting is a clean and even way to fulfill this need. Pot lights are installed within the ceiling and level with its surface, eliminating the visual clutter of wires, cables and the fixture itself.

While pot lights look simple, they come with some intricacies. Ensure you have enough space in the ceiling to accommodate installation. Most fixtures require six to eight inches, but there are shallow-ceiling options available too. Some other things to think about: the spacing between your fixtures, the trim style, and the colour/temperature of the bulbs.

PENDANT LIGHTS The next layer in your lighting pyramid is task lighting.

Pendant lights deliver function while visually connecting your space from the top down - particularly in rooms with high ceilings. Pendant lights are suspended from the ceiling by a cable or pipe, and are commonly featured

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HOME DÉCOR

SCONCES Wall sconces have seen a huge resurgence recently.

They are accent lighting at its loveliest, in that they are mounted at eye-level and within easy view - and depending on the style of fixture you choose, within easy admiration or critique! While many may pause at the mention of wall sconces, the modern sconce is not your grandmother’s fixture. Gone are the days of the old-fashioned, lantern-style fixture complete with candle-shaped light bulbs, no less. The modern sconce has become a thing of real beauty, available in a range of styles and materials to suit any space and need. One of our favourite modern applications of wall sconces is as bedside lamps. Always easily on hand, a wall sconce frees up room on your bedside tabletop, and when outfitted with an adjustable hinged arm, the practicality of these light fixtures is hard to beat.

Lighting has often been likened to the jewelry of a home, but we prefer to think of it as a watch. Yes, it must be aesthetically pleasing, but in order to be worthy of a place in your room, it has to work well. When you view lighting fixtures from the perspective of function and fashion, you’ll always see them in a whole new light. ◆

PHYLLIS LUI & ALEEM KASSAM are the Principal designer duo for Kalu Interiors. For more than a decade this Vancouver based design firm has become known and focus on creating thoughtfully curated interiors that enhance and inspire how you live. The firm provides bespoke design services for clientele throughout Canada. kaluinteriors.com

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THE 21st ANNUAL PORT CREDIT BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 6-7-8 PORT CREDIT MEMORIAL PARK

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LADIES SING THE BLUES

Crystal Shawanda Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar Angelique Francis Jenie Thai

2 TICKETED stages featuring the best of THE Blues PARK FULLY LICENSED

FREE AREA! 2 STAGES

artisan market and food court rabba fine foods FREE street shuffle NEW START TIME - Noon to 4pm www.southsideshuffle.com

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YOUR OWN SPA GETAWAY IN YOUR BATHROOM DESPITE A BUSY, JAM-PACKED SCHEDULE, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO STEAL MOMENTS OF PEACE WHENEVER YOU NEED TO, AND IDEALLY DO IT SOMEWHERE IN YOUR HOME.

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Visiting a spa can be a relaxing experience, but regular visits can put pressure on both your wallet and your schedule. But it’s possible to get the benefits of a luxurious spa in your home, without the hassle of actually leaving the house. With a few quick upgrades, your bathroom can become that place of relaxation, comfort and ease you desire.

“A bathroom is a very personal space and people should take the effort to make it their own,” says Kenana Al-Yakobi, channel manager of Pfister Canada for Spectrum Brands Inc. “Creating a space that exactly fits your needs is the ultimate form of self-care. Investing in your own home spa will bring you peace of mind for the long-term.”

Pfister’s collection of bathroom fixtures offer a wide selection of spa-worthy items that can transform your bathroom into an envy-worthy holiday destination. Here’s everything you need to create your own blissful escape:

TUB FILLER Add a tub filler for a classic, minimalistic, no-fuss look to your bathroom. While you listen to the relaxing sound of your bathtub filling up, light a candle, put on some music and get ready for a luxurious soak thanks to this simplistic but functional fixture.

BODY JETS Enjoy all the benefits of a spa visit with a shower panel that gives you flexible options. With its elegant design, this shower panel allows you to choose between a rainfall, handheld or body jet experience to ensure your spa needs are met.

Allow yourself some much-needed relaxation time in your own at-home personal spa by curating your bathroom with Pfister’s faucets and accessories.

For more information on Spectrum Brands, please visit spectrumbrands.com. ◆

R AINCAN SHOWERHEAD Inspired by Palm Springs, this modern rain can-style showerheadallows you to escape your busy life and enjoy a relaxing moment in the comfort of your own bathroom. Stand under this showerhead and experience a full coverage flow of water, creating a feeling of true tranquility.

HAND-HELD MASSAGER Get at those tough to reach aches and pains with a multi-function hand-held shower head, offering up to seven different spray formations that will ease and soothe sore muscles and help you relax under cascading water. A combo showerhead and hand-held wand allows you stay in the warm falling water while you massage away your worries.

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RECIPE

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PESTO CAPRESE SALAD WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES

CAROLYN COHEN, Founder/Chef/ Recipe Developer of DeliciousDish.

DeliciousDish Cooking School specializes in Whole Food Home Cooking, Meal Planning, Recipe Developing and Healthy Eating. #CookAtHome e: deliciousdish@rogers.com d: 416.200.3522 deliciousdish.ca

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 1 head of cauliflower

STEP ONE: Slice the cauliflower into 1-inch “steaks,” leaving the large stem at the bottom so it helps the “steaks” hold together. You will have some large (and small loose pieces as well). For this salad, you will need 2-3 steaks.

• 2-3 branches of vine ripe cherry tomatoes • 2 tbsp prepared pesto

brush the steaks with olive oil and grill on each side for about 5 minutes or until beautiful grill marks have appeared.

STEP FOUR: Brush or drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil and place on the grill. Cook until blistered in spots. Remove.

• Coarsely ground black pepper

STEP T WO: Bring a flat sauté pan of water to boil, add 2 tsp kosher salt and gently place the steaks in the pan and boil for 2-3 minutes, carefully remove.

STEP FIVE: Place two or three steaks overlapping on a platter, arrange the cheese tucked in and around the steaks, drizzle with pesto and arrange the tomatoes around. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

• Olive oil to drizzle

STEP THREE: Preheat the grill to high,

STEP SIX: Enjoy warm or at room temp. ◆

• 1 large ball of bocconcini, sliced into 6 rounds • Flaked sea salt (I like Maldon)

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I LOVE ANYTHING CAULIFLOWER. The combination of a Caprese salad and the nuttiness of grilled cauliflower only adds to the love affair. The smokey flavour that oozes from the blistered and broken tomatoes when they are grilled combines perfectly with the sharpness of the parmesan or pecorino in the pesto. Sometimes I will throw a few sun-dried olives into the mix so that I can dream of being on the Mediterranean coast.

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#1 Team in W01/W02 combined for 2018 in Bloor West Village, High Park, Swansea, Baby Point, Roncesvalles & The Junction!*

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FOR SALE • $ 2,899,000

245 Quebec Avenue

20 Gothic Avenue #216

76 South Kingsway

FOR SALE $749,900

SOLD

SOLD $325,000 + OVER ASKING

HIGH PARK

22 Southport Street #623 SWANSEA

HIGH PARK

48 Norval Street

ROCKCLIFFE/SMYTHE

SWANSEA

159 St. John’s Road

HIGH PARK/THE JUNCTION

SOLD $375,000 + OVER ASKING

SOLD $130,000 + OVER ASKING

SOLD $230,000 + OVER ASKING

92 Mayfield Avenue

332 Kennedy Avenue

79 Deforest Road

SWANSEA

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

SWANSEA

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