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DO Thread lifts are the newest non-surgical solution to a facelift with minimal downtime. We at Urban Smiles Colwood, like to call it the Lunchtime facelift, as its quick and the results are instant but will be even better as the threads settle in.

WHEN IS THREADLIFT USED? Threadlift is excellent for lifting and contouring the face and neck. Depending on the types of threads and method used, it can give an instant lift and induce collagen rebuilding over time. It is often used for improvement of : • Marinonnette Lines • Heavy jowls • Deep nasolabial folds

• Sagging cheeks • Sagging eyebrows • Sagging neck and neck lines • Volume loss • Fox eye lift WHAT IS THE PDO THREADLIFT PROCEDURE? Threadlift uses suture suspension threads to achieve the lift that is needed. These suture threads are placed under the skin using a cannula, without the need for any incisions. There are no scars from this procedure.

Over time these bio-compatible products get degraded by the body over a period of 1.5-2 years.

It is best suited for men and women between the ages of 3565 years of age.

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IS A PDO THREADLIFT SAFE? Threadlift is Health Canada and FDA approved for lifting and contouring. It is very popular worldwide and has been used for more than a decade for cosmetic enhancement. Threads used are made of bio-compatible suture material that is biodegradable and have been proven to be safe for use.

IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME? There is usually several days of social downtime due to mild swelling and bruising. The area of treatment can feel sore for about 2-3 weeks. However the discomfort is quite manageable without the need for any painkillers.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST? Threadlifting results can last 1-2 years. Most patients will choose to do them again after 1-2 years to maintain the results.

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Those looking for a contemporary, new construction home in Royal Bay will want to set their sights on The Coral, GableCraft Homes’ newest twoand three-bedroom townhome development, only 30 minutes from downtown Victoria.

It’s an offering of affordability, coupled with an amenityrich location, including urban conveniences, stunning ocean access (the community is bordered by 1.3 kms of shoreline along the Juan De Fuca Strait), and forested trails at your fingertips. The lifestyle is second to none: worry-free living to spend quality time with your family and friends.

Not to mention, an awardwinning home builder who creates living spaces with supreme craftsmanship, coastal inspired architecture, and functional floor plans—designed with you in mind.

“We have a collection of 83, two and three-story townhomes just steps to the planned retail village and a refreshing stroll to the beachfront,” says Tom Munro, sales & marketing manager, GableCraft Homes and realtor with 460 Realty.

“The development has been extremely successful, and although it’s over 75% sold, we have some amazing sites and designs still available.”

Three spacious floor plans have been meticulously conceived: Isla, 1,098 square feet; Reef, 1,366 square feet, and Starlet, 1,399 square feet, all with two-and-a-half baths.

These townhomes are proudly designed for flexibility with quality features and finishes, plus curated options, and upgrades to personalize your home.

Imagine an electric fireplace with modern surround and glass mosaic tile to enhance the coziness of your living room and embrace the moodiness of a seaside climate, or select primary ensuite heated flooring for consistent warmth with every

step—just two among many upgrades available.

INSPIRED INTERIORS From the moment you’re inside, you realize it’s something pretty special. The interiors are bright and airy, characterized by nine-foot ceilings on the main floor with large windows to allow lots of natural light, high-quality engineered vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas, and neutral colour schemes, an opportunity to inject colour with your furnishings to compliment your discerning taste.

There’s a powder room on the ground or main floor, particularly convenient for guests, and energy-saving features, including ‘hot water on demand,’ and high-efficiency forced-air natural gas furnace.

Home chefs will marvel at the efficient gourmet kitchens, complete with 30-inch extended single bowl undermount sink for easy cleanup, durable quartz countertops—a functional prep space, slab cabinets, and standard stainless-steel Whirlpool appliance package, including gas range, and Panasonic microwave.

EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS Relax among lush deciduous and evergreen foliage in your professionally landscaped walkout patio and private garden space, or enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of your secondfloor balcony.

“Starting at $699,900, they’re competitively priced and offer incredible value,” reveals Munro.

“Appealing to a wide-ranging demographic, it’s tough to find a comparable product on the west shore that comes close.”

For more information, visit TheCoralAtRoyalBay.com or make an appointment to view the Gablecraft HomeStore at 300 Caspian Drive, Colwood, BC 250-940-6472 GableCraft Homes is committed to creating thoughtful, beautiful homes that let families live their best lives. From townhomes and semi-detached styles to singlefamily homes and main floor master bungalows, its homes are always a functional fit for the community and families they are designed for.

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oday’s the day. You’ve decided to make a few upgrades to your traditional bathroom, maybe just some small changes to update and refresh, you think.

But before you know it, you’re down the rabbit hole, considering an entire renovation and wondering if you can keep some of your favourite classic pieces and mix contemporary styles to achieve your desired results? The short answer, yes.

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Ultimately, once you’ve decided if you’re upgrading or rebuilding, the next step is to understand how to effortlessly blend styles, and the best way to strike a balanced look in your bathroom or kitchen.

When combining styles, first you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the differences between modern and contemporary, and how these can work together with traditional elements that blend cohesively.

MIXING DIFFERENT DESIGN STYLES Gorgeous examples of traditional design that could easily be blended with modern or contemporary. Kalia Rustik Collection. Photo supplied by Splashes “Bathroom and kitchen styles generally fall under modern, contemporary, traditional, or transitional (a fusion of modern and traditional),” explains Andrew Silbernagel, marketing manager, Splashes Bath & Kitchen.

“Modern and contemporary have slight differences, even though people use the terms interchangeably. Modernist style refers to the design period of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is about simplicity and function, but with strong lines and natural and neutral or earthy colours.”

The modern Moen EuroCube Bathroom Collection for example, combines precise geometric lines with superior performance for the wellappointed bathroom.

“On the other hand, contemporary is fashion-forward, constantly evolving with the times,” he says. “It’s going to change with what’s currently popular, which right now is very similar to modern, the very minimalist look but a lot softer, curvier.”

Some notable contemporary features for the bathroom or kitchen include square, clean lines and unique finishes such as matte black, gold, brushed gold, or modern brass. Popular brands include Blanco, Brizo and Duravit for modern and contemporary fixtures.

A timeless elegance is associated with traditional style, which is classic, comfortable and calm. With traditional fixtures, you’ll see edges are soft and smooth, blending seamlessly.

Rubbed bronze and polished nickel finishes complement traditional designs.

The Kalia Rustik Bathroom Collection is a gorgeous solid brass example of traditional design that would easily blend with modern or contemporary.

Silbernagel says if you’re mixing multiple styles, one of them will end up being slightly more dominant; therefore, it’s a good idea to choose one for your accent pieces and one as your base.

“Antique or traditional styles often work really well as accents because they have a lot of character and stand out nicely, leaving you with modern or contemporary for your more minimalist base,” he says.

For instance, your traditional fixtures would pair well with a minimalist modern vessel sink,

Gorgeous examples of traditional design that could easily be blended with modern or contemporary. Kalia Rustik Collection.

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Vanities solve a lot of storage dilemmas, too, and if you have a non-traditional space, Splashes offers Stonewood Bath Cabinetry for custom-sized vanities.

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“Come in and meet one of our expert product consultants,” says Silbernagel. “We have the knowledge and quality products at competitive prices to help you craft a mix of contemporary styles with classic designs, or any look you’re trying to achieve for your dream bathroom or kitchen.”

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or a clawfoot tub married with a modern tub filler or sleek wall-mounted tub spout, balance nicely. For the kitchen, consider a classic traditional chandelier with modern fixtures, or wood countertops.

The fourth style, transitional design, is a measured balance of modern and traditional elements. It fuses the warmth of rustic charm with modern simplicity to achieve a look of casual sophistication. It’s known for a subtle and clean colour palette to create relaxing and uncomplicated rooms.

Transitional pieces, such as the kitchen Blanco Vintera Farmhouse Apron Front Sink, are a combination of vintage inspiration with modern design, a clean, simplified version of the apron front sink style.

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Improving Lives Making a Difference Since 1997 our generous supporters and community donors have helped Golf for Kids raise over $8.5 million for children’s charities and organisations on Vancouver Island. The health and wellbeing of thousands of children has been positively impacted thanks to Golf for Kids fundraising. Our long term support of Help Fill A Dream has meant that every year we help make it possible to fill the Dreams of children like Emily.

While some Dreams are fun like travel and meeting a favourite celebrity, and some Dreams are practical like wheelchairs and therapeutic hot tubs, all Dreams have the ability to transform the lives of children and their families during some of the most difficult times; giving a sense of hope when it is needed most.

ince 1986, Help Fill a Dream (HFAD) has supported over 3,700 families from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands whose lives have suddenly changed due to their child’s diagnosis with a life-threatening / critical condition. Support can come from HFAD’s Family Assistance program to help with practical and financial assistance. and when the time is right, children can have their Dream filled.

More than simply filling Dreams however, HFAD supports families how and when they need it – providing everything from a gas card to get to medical appointments to the purchase of much needed medical equipment, medications or treatments.

Often coming into a family’s life when things are at their worst, HFAD is there when parents don’t know how they will get through the most difficult of times.

Filling Dreams and the assistance provided to Island families is only made possible through the generous support of our partners. Golf for Kids has been a vital member of the Help Fill A Dream family for 24 years. The incredible generosity of the Golf for Kids community has resulted in filling the Dreams, and providing support to, thousands of Island kids. The longevity of this relationship and the scope of the commitment provided is rare and should be celebrated.

Just as Dreams are unique to each child, Golf for Kids’ sponsors and donors each have their own reason for contributing to the success of Golf for Kids and Help Fill A Dream. This year Golf for Kids is pleased to welcome Don Mann Excavating as the new Title Sponsor of the event. Don Mann Excavating have been supporters of Golf for Kids for many years. They are a local multi-generational company with longstanding roots in the Vancouver Island construction industry.

“We are inspired by the generosity and giving that happens at this event, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with such an amazing organization that helps so many. Our family and our company share the same values as Golf for Kids so it is a natural fit. We’ve seen the positive effect of filled dreams on children and their families.

That is what we want the impact of our support to be,” says Trevor Mann, CEO Trevor’s brother Graeme, of GT Mann Contracting, shares these same views and he

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immediately related to Owen’s Dream of a new standing frame as the reason was very personal and close to his heart.

Graeme and his family made Owen’s Dream come true at the Golf for Kids 2020 event.

“This standing frame for Owen was important to my wife Yvonne and me because our son Jackson was diagnosed with hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy in 2014. Hearing Owen’s story hit very close to home for me,” says Graeme. “As a parent, you wish you could change bodies with your child to make it better.

In truth, it’s often my son that changes me and blows me away with his optimism and strength.”

Graeme says Owen’s determination and tenacity should be an inspiration to all who know him. “I am so grateful for all the wonderful people who make Golf for Kids happen and for the team at Help Fill A Dream who take the generosity of our community and turn it into tangible support for so many kids and their families!”

“Owens’ stander let’s him be at his peers’ level,” shares his mom Karena. “He can play basketball with his brother, roll through the school hallways next to his bestie, and bake with me in the kitchen. It’s a whole new world!”

Over its 36 years, Help Fill A Dream’s team has had lots of time to reflect on what it means to help local families and make Dreams come true during a family’s most difficult times.

“We’ve impacted the lives of thousands of Island children. To see kids go on to experience fulfilling lives, the photos of their graduations and marriages and even the births of their own children has just been remarkable,” says Craig Smith, HFAD’s Executive Director. “So much of our impact has only been possible through the tremendous support from Golf for Kids. For many years they have been by our side, making the impossible possible for our families.”

The summer is quickly passing by and the Golf for Kids live event is only weeks away. We look forward to seeing everyone in person on September 10, 2022 at Bear Mountain as we keep the drive alive to our 25th anniversary!

Be sure to visit golfforkids. net for more information and important reminders. This year’s online auction starts Friday, September 2 and will feature an amazing array of items to bid on. You do not have to attend the live event to participate in the online auction.

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