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Volume 17, Number 1 Autumn 2012

In this issue

M A N I T O B A

6 FEATURES

6 Home with a View Craftsman style custom home exudes natural warmth & charm 51 The Vision Unfolds The excitement continues as substantial new projects transform the face of downtown Winnipeg 67 Outdoor living at its finest, from pools, decks & spas to innovative landscape designs & outdoor products 77 Homes & Neighbourhoods Exceptional home designs + beautiful residential settings = The Fall 2012 Parade of Homes

LIFESTYLES

15 Attainable Luxury 17 Stepping Out With Style 42 On the Bookshelf 43 Styling the Stereo

CUISINE DU JOUR 23 Delectable Dining 26 Recipes 30 Noshing Out

77 117 HEALTH & BEAUTY

37 A holistic approach to dental care 39 Treating body & sole 40 Meaning of the “here & now” 41 When you’re smiling 48 New looks for fall 50 Popular cosmetic surgery procedures

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45 Fashions, home décor accents & more

PROFILES

44 Unfinished business

DEPARTMENTS 2 Style Was There 5 The Agenda 16 Your Thoughts

KITCHEN & BATH SHOWCASE

126 Show-stopping ensuites & delightful designer kitchens

DESIGN & DÉCOR

134 Dream home design 139 Creative decorating ideas from the professionals 149 You Can Have it All

The associates pose for a shot at D’Arcy & Deacon’s first ever Partners vs. Associates Softball Game.

Father Joe Grande & daughter Giuliana Grande at the Full Circle Art Show featuring their photography & paintings at the Mona Lisa Restaurante.

was there...

The MHBA Lifetime Achievement Awards were recently held at the Qualico Centre in Assiniboine Park. At the event, Derek Thorsteinson (Parkhill Homes) presented Rubin Diamond (Signature Homes) with an MHBA Life Member Award.

The partners (pictured here) won over the associates! Who’d have thought it - age over youth!

D’Arcy & Deacon’s “most mature” lawyer, Bud Irving with his new bride, Peggy, who he’s known since grade school. In honour of their recent wedding, proceeds raised from the game went to the Shriner’s Hospital for Sick Children.

(L-R) Frank & Agnes Defehr enjoyed the festivities along with Herb & Shirley Stubbs at the 122nd annual Islendingadagurinn (Icelandic Festival).

(L-R, back row) Michelle Moulson & Drew Allan share the Viking spirit with Mark & Renee Artimowich and (L-R –front row) Broden, Ellery & Grayson Artimowich.

Variety’s Hearts of Blue & Gold Dinner at Earl’s St. Vital  raised almost $21,000. Attempting the Heisman pose are: (L-R) Roy Rosmus (Variety) Joey Elliott (Blue Bombers QB), Wayne Rogers (Variety), Tom Bryk (Cambrian Credit Union) & James E. Cohen (Gendis Inc).

Variety Ambassadors (L-R) Cody, Keanu, and Lucas are surrounded by a bevy of past and present Blue Bombers.

Qualico’s Brian Hastings presents Guy Hobman (Greentree Homes) with an MHBA Life Member Award.

Jerry Klein (Genstar) with Style’s Eric Green at the Qualico Centre.

CancerCare Manitoba Foundation presented their sixth bi-annual Gold Plate Gala Evening in support of prostate cancer research & treatment. Pictured at the event (L-R) Theresa Oswald, Dr. Dhali Dhaliwal, John Furlong, Janice & Gary Filmon, Annitta Stenning.

Also in attendance at the Gold Plate Gala: Bill & Patricia Knight, Jan Shute, Doug Harvey, Louise & Jim Grapentine.

Kelly Parker’s 50th at Pop Soda’s - Friends, family & co-workers showed up for a surprise birthday party for the youngest looking 50 year old on local radio!  (L-R) Buster Beau Dean (FAB 94.3), Kelly & Fenessa Parker, Dez Daniels (BOB 99.9)

At the Amadeus Steen Foundation Charity Auction – Tijuana Club, Canad Inns Polo Park:  Sitting: Bobby Hull & Ulf Nilsson. Standing (L-R) Adam Courchaine, Alex Steen, Mike Nilsson, Mike Ford, Paul Robson, Thomas Steen & James Derksen.

The event features hockey greats (past & present) with all money raised for continuing the foundation’s work to provide opportunities for children to be healthy, to learn and to play.  Winnipeg Jets in attendance – Toby Enstrom, Zach Bogosian, Mark Stuart.

The First annual “It Is What It Is” was an eclectic mix of art, furniture, muscle cars & more on display at Urban Auto Body. Some of the artists at the event - Seated Ivy Gowen (L-R) Paul Salinkowski, Ian Kroeker, Jonathon Sebastion, Kevin Wilson

At the 12th annual Gimli Film Festival – Lakeview Hotel featuring over 130 features, documentaries & shorts from Manitoba, Canada & the world.  At the reception: (L-R) Chris Peirce (CCO -MTS), Senator Janis Johnson, Chris Gillen, Lynette Gillen (RBC), Rob Johnston (RBC) & Angela Johnston.

Also in attendance (L-R) Greg Klassen Marketing Manager, Gimli Film Festival), Angela Heck (Producer), Alexa Rosentreter (GM – Merit Motion Pictures), Merit Jensen Carr (President – Merit Motion Pictures), Ivan Hughes (Production Director – Winnipeg Film Group), Nicole Matiation (Executive Director – On Screen Manitoba).

St Raphael Wellness Centre held their annual fundraising gala at the Norwood Hotel to help individuals & their families recovering from a variety of addictions. Pictured at the event (L-R) Doug Stephen (WOW Hospitality), Kerri Irvin-Ross (Minister for Housing & Community Development), Bob Malone, Heather Mitchell, Ed & Lily Schreyer.

The Red Cross’s “Power of Humanity” gala was held at the Fort Garry Hotel, honouring Sierra Noble & Albert El Tassi for leading others to follow in their footsteps & make a difference in the world.   (L-R) Kari DeGroot (Manitoba Lotteries), Samira & Albert El Tassi, Sierra Noble & Sue Phillips (Red Cross Director General, Western Canada)

The 11th annual Breast Cancer Pledge Ride raised over $113,000 for the CancerCare Foundation of Manitoba, with 640 motorcyclists riding in the daylong fundraising event.   (L-R) Ken Talbot (Freightliner - top fundraiser), Georgette Jhass (Chair), Louise Hastings (Pledge Form & Master Controller), Dan Roche (NC Machine & Tool) & Annitta Stenning (CancerCare Foundation Executive Director).

Drawn and Plastered’s bi-monthly art event had a rockabilly theme, packing Le Garage to the rafters with ‘50s hair & dress styles.  (L-R) Carly Iskierski, Holly Halftone, Cheryl Scott (Owner Rockabetty), Jennifer Overbye, Angela La Muse.

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agenda Life is full of decisions, both large and small. Among the significant ones we’re bound to make along the way are choosing careers, getting married, and perhaps starting a family. Along with those choices, one of the bigger decisions people face during their lifetime is purchasing a home. Whether first-time buyers, move-up buyers, or empty nesters seeking a change, there are many considerations; the most important are likely size, price and location. Will it be a new home, a custom build or a previously occupied home? How much square footage is required, how many bedrooms and washrooms are needed, and is what you want within your price range? What neighbourhood is best suited to your needs? If you have children, will they have to switch schools? Can the community you desire most accommodate the educational and recreational needs of your family? So many issues to contemplate … so many things to consider. We’re certain the fall issue of Style Manitoba will be a helpful guide for those seeking new housing. Our Homes & Neighbourhoods section features a fabulous sampling of showhomes open to the public for the Fall 2012 Parade of Homes. The last shingles are on, the landscaping is in and the homes are decorated to the nines. Indeed, Manitoba builders are showcasing their finest work to date! Along with these innovative home designs, we’ve also included coverage on the newest and most popular housing developments within the city and beyond. Just like the builders, developers are also rolling out their best this season. The Fall 2012 Parade runs from September 15th to October 6th. Prepare to be wowed! Speaking of ‘wow factor,’ of note in this edition is Kelly Gray’s editorial on the ongoing transformation of downtown Winnipeg in The Vision Unfolds. With substantial new developments underway such as the expansion of the Winnipeg Convention Centre, the construction of hotels, noteworthy commercial projects and condominiums, the heart of our city is certainly beating with an exciting new rhythm. Last but not least, an entertaining new season from various arts groups is upon us. Be sure to browse through Stepping Out With Style for information on performances, the latest reviews and more.

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Home with a view By Leigh Patterson

Photography: Michael Roberts

Craftsman style custom home exudes natural warmth and charm The beauty is in the details in this first total custom home to be built in the new Deer Pointe Park residential community in Headingley. From the cedar shake siding on the outside to the open concept floor plan inside, it’s a home that exudes natural style and warmth. One of the homeowners grew up in British Columbia where she developed an affinity for Craftsman style homes seen in many resort areas there. Bringing a chalet-style concept to reality on a comparatively flat Manitoba landscape while maintaining consistency with the surrounding development was a challenge. That’s why the new homeowners entrusted their vision to Parkhill Homes. “The homeowners loved the area and came to us before finalizing their plans and we started the design process,” says Lori Thorsteinson, Sales Manager with Parkhill Homes. ”I could see exactly what they wanted.”

A natural stone fireplace by Heat Savers Distributors lends charm and warmth to the great room.

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With nearly 25 years of custom homebuilding experience, Parkhill Home’s co-owners Lori and Derek Thorsteinson rose to the challenge, designing and building a house that could be as at home in the mountains as it is on the prairies.

from the street. Similar to the rest of the home, the keyless entry garage has a maintenance free exterior, 35-year roof shingles, and aluminum fascia, soffit and eavestroughs. Rather than detracting from the home, the garage blends seamlessly into it.

The home’s curb appeal starts with the expanse of coloured concrete driveway leading up to the attached three-car garage, which is turned away

A warm and inviting front entrance features a concrete porch with aluminum railing and a cedar shingle and cultured stone façade as

a backdrop. Coach-style exterior light fixtures hint at the Craftsman feel that continues indoors. Once inside, the home’s open concept design is immediately evident. From the vantage point of the large foyer, one can marvel at the balance of openness, coziness and modernity that exists, thanks to thoughtful planning and consideration of the homeowners’ needs.

Functional draperies, Light colouredsheer ceramic tiles from Bill Knight custom&toss cushions and entrance give Flooring Carpets at the front contemporary – all hickory way to 5-inch widefurnishings planks of distressed from Interior – elegantly hardwood in theIllusions great room, open kitchen and dress room the great dining areas. room. The kitchen is a study in beauty and function. Abundant Kitchen Craft cherry cabinetry features rich colour, contemporary brushed steel handles and soft close hardware –

critical to keeping noise to a minimum in an open concept home. The spacious floor-toceiling cabinetry continues in the convenient walk-through pantry adjoining the kitchen. Accessible from the garage entrance, groceries can be offloaded quickly and put into storage as soon as the homeowners arrive. Built-in stainless steel appliances are consistent with the streamlined kitchen. autumn 2012 | STYLE MANITOBA | 7

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Sleek and sophisticated subway tiles on the backsplash act as a strong counterpoint to the gleaming “Harvest Cream” granite countertops from Carrara Tile & Marble. This same granite was chosen to grace the huge 12 by 4 foot island dividing the kitchen and great room areas. Serving as both a food prep and eating area (and popular gathering spot), the island has more cabinets and great storage underneath. Two minimalist Kohler faucets sourced from The Ensuite maintain the clean look. Elegant light fixtures from Robinson Lighting cast an ambient glow to add further dimension to the kitchen and dining areas.

square foot main floor on nearly all sides. Screened windows at the bottom open to allow excellent airflow, while the decorative transom windows at the top complete the Craftsmanesque atmosphere of the entire main living area.

Simple, elegant light fixtures from Robinson Lighting cast a warm glow without obstructing the view. A gas fireplace by Heat Savers Distributors graces an outdoor concrete deck overlooking the landscaped yard and naturalized areas beyond.

In the great room, subtle shades of browns, greens and taupes – colours of nature – mingle with texture and technology for a comfortable place in which to relax or entertain. Custom exposed timber beams in the ceiling and the natural stone fireplace are reminiscent of a wilderness lodge. Warmth continues underfoot with a luxurious carpet inlay. More cherry cabinetry in the built-in entertainment unit ties it back to the kitchen, unifying the space. Fully wired for sound and light, the homeowners can set the mood accordingly. The home was designed to take full advantage of the gorgeous view of the property, which backs onto a meandering creek and treed area on the east side of Breezy Bend Country Club. Huge triple pane windows surround the 2,060 autumn 2012 | STYLE MANITOBA | 9

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lights and outdoor speakers, the homeowners can enjoy their view of their recently landscaped property and delight in the natural surroundings and wildlife beyond.

Large windows in the master bedroom take advantage of the view.

The home’s quality and craftsmanship goes beyond the aesthetics. Built on a wood structural floor with piled foundation, and including a heat recovery ventilating system, this home was built to last.

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About the Builder For over two decades, Parkhill Homes has applied an innovative and creative approach to custom home building and renovations that has defined the familyrun company from the beginning. Founders Derek and Lori Thorsteinson, along with son Jeff, daughter Erin and their competent and professional staff, work together as an experienced team dedicated to building homes and relationships. Parkhill clients remain involved from the planning and creation of the initial floor plan right through to the smallest finishing details to ensure that the end result is exactly what they envisioned. Working closely with clients, contractors, designers and suppliers, Parkhill Homes is able to build any type of house, from Craftsman to Victorian to contemporary and beyond. Always striving to go above and beyond their clients’ expectations, Parkhill Homes provides personalized custom building service. This service encompasses everything from sourcing a specific building material to providing clients with online access to a project management system that tracks their home’s progress. Parkhill Homes believe in going green whenever possible and is dedicated to building the most energy efficient homes. Keeping on top of the latest advancements in their industry ensures Parkhill Homes’ clients are working with a knowledgeable builder. President Derek Thorsteinson has been awarded national and provincial awards from both the Canadian Homebuilders’ Association and Manitoba Homebuilders’ Association for his involvement and contribution to the residential housing industry. By offering exciting custom designs and quality workmanship at an affordable price, it’s no wonder that Parkhill Homes is so well represented in neighbourhoods in Winnipeg and surrounding areas.

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a pre-owned Mercedes purchase is one that allows customers to rest easy. Consider the vehicle itself. Mercedes Benz cars are among the best-built autos right out of the gate with an engineering excellence second to none. Add to this a comprehensive service package that keeps the cars in showroom condition during those years they are owned by the original buyer. “We know the cars in our pre-owned inventory. They have up-to-date warrantee books and our service people have seen many of them when they came in for routine maintenance. We have kept them up to virtually original condition, and as such, have real confidence that these are the very best pre-owned cars in the market.” According to Ojo, like all activities at Mercedes Benz Winnipeg, they go well beyond the minimum level of expectation. For example, cars are put through an exhaustive 154-point inspection. “A full vehicle safety from the Manitoba Government is only 81 points. We go the extra distance beyond just looking at mechanicals. We look at appearance too, and address anything that would have the car not appearing as it should when it came off the factory floor,” he says. There is also Mercedes Benz Certified warrantee cover-

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Thoughts My girlfriends and I were absolutely thrilled to see Il Divo on the summer 2012 cover of Style Manitoba! We love that fabulous and incredibly talented group, and were only too happy to hear they were performing at MTS Centre. Needless to say, we went and thoroughly enjoyed the show. The story was wonderful and the photos were superb. Style Manitoba truly is a classy magazine! Thanks for the great coverage. Cynthia Newton, Winnipeg

While visiting a friend, I picked up the summer 2012 issue of Style Manitoba and came across an exceptional home design featured in A Perfect Balance. From the unique placement of windows to the fabulous millwork and innovative design details, this home has it all! I read every word of Leigh Patterson’s story and the photos were excellent. Kurt Streu, Joan Sikorsky and Rick Wiebe should be proud of their work – they did a fantastic job in creating this home for their clients. It was great to know where all the products were sourced from as well.

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Style’s summer issue was a good read from cover to cover! It’s great to see such good coverage on local products, services and entertainment. At this time of year, I always enjoy ideas for developing outdoor spaces as well, and noticed there was plenty of that featured. Thanks for the inspiring ideas, particularly in the landscaping department. Len Hatfield, Winnipeg

It was nice to see a larger recipe section in the recent issue of Style Manitoba. I always try at least one of the recipes featured, but this time I tried three of them. Granny’s Thai Glaze for barbequed turkey breasts was particularly good. And Berry Clafouti made a great dessert! Thanks for the inspiration – my husband loves you for it! Sarah Nolan, Winnipeg

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Stepping Out with Style Canadian Premiere of Twyla Tharp’s The Princess & The Goblin Photo: Courtesy of Atlanta Ballet by Charlie McCullers

MUSIC Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra - 65 years of musical milestones! World-class artistry continues with a number of “firsts” for 201213 - premiere performances, debuts, Motown, Canadian pop sensations, and pirates! It kicks off with the MasterWorks: A season opener. In Yuja Wang Plays Tchaikovsky 1, Wang shows off superhuman piano playing (Sept 21 & 22). Next, Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman performs William Bolcom’s edgy Cabaret Songs, with Ravel’s Scheherazade and Bernstein and Gershwin rounding out the program (Oct 26 & 27). And then, Alexander Mickelthwate conducts a WSO Premiere of Gustav Mahler’s riveting Symphony No. 7 in E minor (Nov 16 &17). Masterworks: B & C showcase Stravinsky’s towering Rite of Spring with dance choreographed by Odette Heyn, alongside selections from Barbara Croall and Piazzolla (Oct 12 & 13). A world premiere follows with Scottish Symphony: A Selkirk Settlers Celebration as Sid Robinovitch reveals Red River in an evening also featuring Beethoven and Mendelssohn (Nov 9 & 10). And get ready to celebrate 50 years of Motown: The Pops series presents The Contours! This high-energy show will be packed with perfect harmonies, smooth choreography, and timeless grooves (Sept 28-30). Musical madness invades next with Big Nightmare Music as Igudesman & Joo dazzle with music, comedy, and epic proportions (Nov 2-4). A special Gala

Recital follows, honouring Ben Heppner, a fine dramatic tenor (Nov 13). And for the kids, Halloween Hoopla has surprises aplenty in an afternoon of silly spookiness (Oct 28). The Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir: Celebrating it’s 90th season, the Phil has commissioned If Thou Wilt, Remember by acclaimed composer Stephen Chapman and The Royal Canadian Air Force Band will appear for the monumental Bruckner Mass No. 2 in E Minor (Oct 21). Concert at Westminster United Church. Canzona - Winnipeg’s Baroque Choir begins its 24th season with Zelenka’s Missa votiva ZWV 18. Dr. Elroy Friesen leads the choir in this seldom-heard work. Also on the program is Bach’s A Mightly Fortress (Oct 28). Concert at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church. Virtuosi Concerts - Winnipeg’s chamber music series returns! In the season opener, Charisma, violinist Timothy Fain and pianist Michael Boriskin play works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Jalbert and Franc (Sept 22). Then, in The Legend Reborn, the New Orford String Quartet invites us to “listen and weep” to a program of Mozart, Hétu, and Brahms (Oct 13). Next, Trio Di Virtuosi sees three of Canada’s most celebrated virtuosic soloists perform Schubert and other works (Oct 20). A Sumptuous Feast follows, with Amadeus Trio celebrating the 20th anniversary of their

acclaimed debut in New York (Nov 3). Closing 2012, The Zara Nelsova Prize recital features rising star Se-Doo Park (Nov 24). Concerts at Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, The University of Winnipeg. Manitoba Chamber Music Orchestra - Be moved! The 40th season opens with the operatic voice of Isabel Bayrakdarian (Sept 12), and continues with a fascinating program by Scott Yoo: Morlock and Schoenberg plus Mozart’s 5th violin concerto with Canadian violinist Karen Gomyo (Nov 21). Concerts at Westminster Church. Camerata Nova - In Christmas in Early America expect Shape-note songs from New England and carols from the Shaker tradition, Appalachia, Louisiana, and the early Spanish churches of California and Latin America. This unique repertoire will be combined with Quebec and Maritime music. And Michael McKay, Leonard Enns, and Andrew Balfour will write new Manitoba arrangements of a well-known carol (Nov 24 & 25). Concert takes place at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church. Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra - Boasting the best emerging and veteran “big band” musicians in Winnipeg, the WJO touches every corner of performance jazz. Autumn offerings include The Music of Woody Herman and his Thundering Herds with composer/arranger Fred Stride (Oct 14) and Mambo Nights with autumn 2012 | STYLE MANITOBA | 17

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DANCE Royal Winnipeg Ballet - The timeless power and romance of full-length story ballets get celebrated this season, opening with the Canadian Premiere of The Princess and the Goblin. This enchanting new creation based upon a Victorian fairy tale is choreographed by international dance whiz Twyla Tharp! (Oct 17-21) Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers With the recent passing of founder Rachel Browne, WCD will be busy preparing tribute performances. However, two appearances will sate your hunger for contemporary dance; for Dance Downtown within Culture Days, WCD dances alongside the RWB and other companies at RWB Founders’ Studio (Sept 30), and within NAFRO Dance’s 10th Anniversary performances celebrating Casimiro Nhussi’s contribution to the scene at the Gas Station Arts Centre (Nov 1-3).

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Winnipeg Art Gallery - 2012 marks the centenary of Canada’s oldest civic art gallery. The Centennial Birthday Party leads off official centennial celebrations with gallery visits, magic, art-making workshops, photo station, cupcakes, and rollicking entertainments (Sept 29). Simultaneously, Winnipeg Now opens and showcases a range of local artists working in a range of disciplines (to Dec 31). Continuing exhibitions include Snapshot: Selections from the WAG’s Photography Collection, an evocative revelation of a collection which now surpasses 1300 works (to Feb 9, 2013), The Academic Tradition in Europe & Canada, 1700-1900, a survey of the art and artists who supplanted the Medieval and Renaissance guild systems of overseeing and regulating art instruction (to Jan 2014), Modernist Traditions: 1900-1950 (to Jan 2014), showing artists abstracting from reality and pushing away from pictorial illusion, and European Renaissance and Baroque Art: 1500-1700, exhibiting northern Renaissance painting and art originating from leading European centres (to Jan 2014). Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library - Connecting people to craft, this independent organization presents X Y Me: New Craft Generations, an exhibition celebrating the creative work, often a mix of modern and traditional, of craftspeople born in the late 1960s through the late 1990s (opens late Sept). Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art In My Winnipeg: There’s No Place Like Home Winnipeggers bask in limelight. Taking its name

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thriller (and Broadway hit!) by Aaron Sorkin (Oct 18-Nov 10). Then, some sprightly comedy about family, secrets, and the Virgin Mary in Tom Dudzick’s Miracle on South Division Street (opens Nov 22). And at the Tom Hendry Theatre warehouse, experience a brush with greatness as Rothko takes up a great artistic commission in John Logan’s Red (Nov 1 - 17).

Martha Street Studio, Manitoba Printmakers Association - This production space/studio gallery disseminates printbased works at local, provincial, national, and international levels. Alongside browsing imaginative print-based art in the gift shop, you can also check out the latest exhibition of Hungarian-born Louis C. Bakó’s The Lake: Love and Passion, Prints and Paintings, featuring a series of prints and paintings recontextualizing SX70 polaroids taken between 1968 and 2008 (to Oct 19).

Prairie Theatre Exchange - Celebrating its 40th year, the season opens with World Premiere No. 140: The Brink. This quirky family drama by Ellen Peterson follows a family haunted by threatening typos, daredevils, and prisoners of war (Oct 11-28). Next, The Swearing Jar by Kate Hewlett promises a bittersweet love story about swearing, babies, challenge, and hope (opens Nov 15).

Dalnavert Museum - This historic Victorian-style home constructed for the family of Hugh John Macdonald, son of Canada’s first Prime Minister, John A. Macdonald, presents Phantasmagoria, an annual exhibition of art and theatre that explores Victorian spookiness (Oct 17-Nov 4). Gallery 1C03 - The University of Winnipeg’s gallery opens the academic year with Winnipegbased writer and performance artist Glen Johnson and visual artist and animator Leslie Supnet’s Storytime - a series of collaborative books and short animated films (to Oct 6). Next, Plant (iPod) Installation presents an interactive sculptural sound piece created by Montréal artist Jane Tingley exploring the power and poetics of plant and human life. Opens concurrently with send+receive festival of sound (Oct 18 – Nov 17).

THEATRE Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre - The John Hirsch Theatre mainstage season opens with A Few Good Men, the famed courtroom

Femfest 2012: Staging Identity - Still kicking after 10 years, the line-up for this gathering of women and stories includes theatre artists from Winnipeg and across the country, including Urban Ink (Vancouver), Shamless Hussy Productions (Vancouver) and Johanna Nutter (Montreal). Look out for art installations and performances outside the theatre for aboriginal organizations. And Canadian theatre heavyweight Judith Thompson will facilitate a masterclass and read her work (Sept 15-22). Most events take place at the University of Winnipeg Asper Centre for Theatre and Film. Celebrations Dinner Theatre - They’ve thought of everything to make sure you have a great time! Experience yucked-up performances and a yummy four-course meal with NCIS: Canadian Affair, a light-hearted tribute to one of television’s most serious and popular shows (to Oct 6), and then get your geek on for The Big Boom Theory (opening Oct 12). Shows at Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry. Manitoba Theatre for Young People Creating and presenting professional theatre productions for children and families since 1982, MTYP is one of the most respected professional theatre companies in Canada.

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engagement, this acclaimed Beatles concert brings a multi-media experience complete with never-before performed songs (Oct 20). Concert at MTS Centre. The Wiggles - The world’s most famous children’s entertainment group wraps up their original lineup with The Celebration Tour (Oct 22). Event at MTS Centre. Colin James - He’s worn many hats during his long and storied career. With the release of 15, this guitar hero delivers what’s promised to be his best set yet (Oct 30). Concert at Burton Cummings Theatre. Dinner & a Symphony Series with Bergmann’s on Lombard - The WSO presents a gourmet journey of fine food and music in partnership with Bergmann’s on Lombard at the Centennial Concert Hall. Three-course meals are themed to WSO concerts – offering an opportunity to explore cuisine from around the globe! The tasty series opens with Scottish cuisine and a Scottish Symphony to match (Nov 10). Big Sugar - After the successful release of Revolution Per Minute, Canadian blues-rock pop icons thrill with an extraordinary live performance (Nov 10). Concert at Burton Cummings Theatre. Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Promoting Americana, a collection of classic American compositions of yesteryear, this tour is a first in eight years and should not be missed (Nov 16). Concert at MTS Centre. Metric - Metric’s incredible new live show brings their stunning new alt-rock record, Sythetica, to legions of Canadian fans (Nov 17). Concert at MTS Centre. Xavier Rudd - One of the most iconic voices in Australian folk rock visits in support of his new album Spirit Bird (Nov 24). Concert at Burton Cummings Theatre. Red Hot Chili Peppers - This megasuccessful multi-platinum rock band shakes up Winnipeg as part of their I’m With You World Tour (Nov 26). Concert at MTS Centre.

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1/2 cup (125 mL) soft butter 2 cups (500 mL) firmly packed brown sugar 4 eggs 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla 1 cup (250 mL) chopped walnuts or pecans 1 pkg (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips - reserve 1/4 cup (50 mL) chocolate chips for decorating. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in 1 egg at a time. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into brown sugar mixture until smooth. Fold in vanilla, nuts and chocolate chips. Spread in lightly buttered and floured 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 cm) baking pan. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Frost with Orange Buttercream Frosting or sprinkle with icing sugar, if desired. Cut into 24 squares (about 2 inch/5 cm). Decorate frosted squares as Dominoes using the reserve of chocolate chips. Orange Buttercream Frosting 1/3 cup (75 mL) butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) icing sugar 4 tsp (20 mL) orange juice In medium bowl, beat butter with electric mixer or wooden spoon until creamy. Gradually add icing sugar and orange juice, alternately, beating until light and fluffy. Makes approximately ¾ cup or 75 mL frosting.

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173 McDermot Avenue Tre Visi’s sleek little sister impresses with her swanky 2nd floor spot for drinks and share-friendly Italian bites. Environed by supple leather bucket seats, curved banquettes, chrome mobiles, crystal fixtures, and an astonishing glass-vaulted bar flaunting hundreds of vintages, you’ll regale your senses with wine flights, classic cocktails, and tasties by Chef Giacomo Appice. A $5 piattini menu offers appetizers like eggplant parmigiana squares, parscuitto & melon, and ricotta & mushroom stuffed pequillo peppers. Also prime for sharing are meat and cheese boards with accompaniments. A sweet? Word is the Zucotto chocolate ganache dome filled with Frangelico mousse is deadly.

Hermanos Restaurant and Wine Bar

179 Bannatyne Avenue South-American splendor inspires a tantalizing line-up of colourful and zesty plates for personal chow-down or sharing. Pimped-out historic digs in the Exchange District see your gang not only have vibrant full meals, but also indulge communally upon Chef Michael Day’s slew of new tapas. Pass around the likes of bruschetta toting tenderloin carpaccio, sashimi, and escarveche, Milanesa beef medallions with cilantro and dijon mustard honey mayo dip, and scallops with cauliflower puree. Why let your taste buds have all the fun? Come out for live Samba and Chilean Jazz every Friday and Saturday night.

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99 Osborne Street There’s more than enough taste and creativity to go around at one of Winnipeg’s most loved eateries! And luckily, loads of Fude’s food is designed for sharing. From stylish second-floor digs, you dine the way only owner Chris Fougere could devise! Plates to pass with buds include beety garlic hummus on house baked bread, brie wrapped in puff pastry topped with rhubarb chutney and caramelized onions with garlic butter crostini, and “sun-kissed” bruschetta of tomato, orange, lemon, and creamy feta. Famous offerings like Toadstool Puffs, Chili Chocolate Chicken Skewers, as well as gourmet pizzas, are also guaranteed to wow.

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734 Osborne Street Herd your friends and head to this gourmet pub. Luxalune’s centerpiece is craft beer. Numbering in the upwards of 150, with locals like Half Pints and Fort Garry and exotics like Mythos, Muskoka, Pumphouse Blueberry, and Russel Angry Scotch - your palate is certain to be romanced by something special. Want to flirt around? Take a flight of beers! And while you savour your hops, dig into some fine pub grub. The nachos are killer, smokey Tex-Bex BBQ pulled pork authentically prepared, and antipasto loaded with local cheeses, fine sliced meat, olives, and crostini bread. Gobble it all up while shooting billiards!

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Promenade Café and Wine Bar

130 C Provencher Blvd. This Prairie eatery is after your French heart. The efforts of Shawn and Connie Brandson’s award winning team from former Provence Bistro, Promenade will have you and a friend not only overlooking the Red River and Canadian Museum for Human Rights, but also the same tasty tapas! A Prix Fixe four-course for two gives a tapas menu for $25.00 each. Devastatingly delicious in-house smoked salmon, finely cut New York steak with tempura truffled potatoes and creamy Béarnaise, icy lime sorbet, and buttery and smooth chocolate tart ... menus like these debut every week! Punch-up your Prix Fixe with a flight of wines.

Bistrot by Basil

137 Osborne Street Fashioned for “camaraderie over food and wine,” this recently re-born bistro embraces diners with elegant Mediterranean style and tastes. Tapas flaunt share-friendly delectables - baked brie, ceviche, and calamari. Or get the Classic Appetizer Platter; the spreads and breads are fun and filling! Fire grilled tiger prawns dripping olive, lemon, garlic, and spices get snatched up quick. While you’re at it, uncork a bottle (or two!). Desserts from the case are perfect for sharing, too. Chocolate Almond Decadence is understandably irresistible. This rich chocolate cake is slathered with orange-accented ganache and topped with almond slivers.

Deseo Bistro

696 Osborne Street It’s all boundary-pushing Spanish cuisine here. Helmed by bad boy Chef Scott Bagshaw, Deseo’s rustic elegance and smart flavours will have you coming back again and again. Drinks are imaginatively concocted, and you’ll often find the likes of smokey chili or pickled pepper planted in ‘em. And get ready for tantalizing tapas! Classic Patatas Bravas is silky prepped in duck fat; IIberico Croquettes are packed with potato and ham, nestled in stewy lamb ragout, and drizzled with orange aioli; Chorizo & Figs are juicy in tangy sweet and sour sauce; and Buffalo Sweet Breads are a pillowy dream. Finish off with spicy chocolate cake.

Segovia

484 Stradbrook Avenue Gather your friends, order a pitcher of brandy-spiked Sangria or a wine bottle, and enjoy an onslaught of finely fashioned Spanish tapas you won’t find elsewhere! Chef Adam Donnelly’s flavour fiesta begins with “nueva cocina” selections like Seared Scallop Ceviche bright with lime and accented with sweet potato chips and chipotle, as well as Baharat Spiced Goat on flatbread with cool tahini yogurt, spicy harrisa, salsa verde, and sprinkles of nutty dukkah. Alongside traditional plates like olives, grilled octopus, and chorizo, it’s the charcuterie & cheese that will amaze. Beautifully arranged boards boast exquisite meats, cheeses, preserves, breads, and crackers.

La Cantina di Mona Lisa

1697 Corydon Avenue While artful pizzas from adjoining Mona Lisa Ristorante Italiano make for delicious family dine-outs, it is the trendy La Cantina that offers plenty ideal for sharing. A state of the art wine bar permits sampling of a variety of wines, and MEZZO MEZZO, Mona Lisa’s fusion of Italian ingredients and Japanese sushi, sees you enjoy artful rolls like the il paisano, bundling mortadella, Calabrese salami, gorgonzola and roasted pine nuts, or the oceanic l’etna roll of avocado, pine nuts, razor clams, shrimp, and tobiko in a spicy roasted red pepper sauce. Expertly pulled espresso, gelato, and hand painted biscotti finish.

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In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add roast; brown on all sides. Meanwhile, in slow cooker, combine remaining ingredients except sour cream, cheese and green onion. Transfer roast to slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW, 8-10 hours. Remove roast from slow cooker onto a clean plate. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker. Mix well. Turn heat to HIGH and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes more; stir once or twice. Spoon chili into bowls; top with sour cream, cheese and green onion. Serve with garlic bread or tortilla chips.

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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat oil in non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper. Add chops to skillet; cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove chops from skillet onto a clean plate; let rest 3 minutes. Place pizza crust or pizzeria shell on round baking sheet. Spread peanut sauce onto crust. Sprinkle with snow peas and carrots. Thinly slice chops and arrange on pizza crust. Cover with shredded cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

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Warm up your fall… DAZZLE AND DELIGHT YOUR GUESTS WITH CULINARY AND DESIGN COURSES AT RED RIVER COLLEGE At Red River College, we’re committed to ensuring personal and professional development never goes out of style. With fall at your doorstep, there’s never been a better time to take on a range of new challenges, via continuing education courses in residential decorating and hospitality and culinary arts. New to the school is our Tea Sommelier Series, where students will examine the principal tea-growing regions of the world. The first course, Introduction to Tea, helps to develop a fundamental understanding of tea – its evolution, and its influence on culture and world events. Students will also learn how to differentiate the types and grades of tea using industry standards. Continuing this fall — our series of Wine Education workshops, delivered in conjunction with the College’s School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts. Participants are invited to warm up their fall by learning about the Significant Seven wines, WSET® Certifications, and the fine art of food-and-wine pairing. All wine education classes are crafted and led by the experts at Winnipeg’s Banville & Jones. For those looking to take on home décor projects, the College offers a range of full and parttime courses in Residential Decorating, including Eco-Friendly Décor, Residential Exterior Décor and Decorating Software Applications. Learn how to enhance the form and function of your living space through furniture placement, installation arrangements and interior decorating, while attaining industry-focused skills in marketing, home staging and even small business management. For more information on these or any other programs available through RRC’s School of Continuing Education, see www.rrc.ca/style, call 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073, or email cde@rrc.ca.

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Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Roast Turkey Dinner

Slow Cooker Frozen Stuffed Turkey Breast Roast INGREDIENTS: 2 kg Grannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frozen Stuffed Turkey Breast Roast 2 1/2 cups | 600 g baby potatoes, halved or quartered 1 cup | 250 g peeled baby carrots 1/2 cup | 125 ml homemade or low sodium turkey or chicken stock 1/2 tsp | 2.5 ml sea salt 1/4 tsp | 1.25 ml freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp | 30 ml mild paprika 1 tsp | 5 ml ground coriander seed 1/2 tsp | 2.5 ml dried ground rosemary DIRECTIONS: 1. Microwave potatoes on high for 4.5 minutes. Place in bottom of a 6-7 quart slow cooker. 2. Microwave carrots on high for 2.5 minutes, add to cooker. 3. Mix in stock, salt and pepper. 4. Remove the roast from plastic bag; do not remove netting. Place the roast on its side on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker. 5. Mix paprika with coriander and rosemary and sprinkle over roast. 6. Cook on high setting for 5.5 hours. Recipe courtesy of Chef Jason Wortzman

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INGREDIENTS: 65 ml | 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 250 ml | 1 cup red wine 500 ml | 2 cups brown cane sugar, loosely packed 250 ml | 1 cup water 600 g | 1.3 lbs whole cranberries 1 (medium) orange, zest skin, juice orange DIRECTIONS: and reserve both 1. Once your turkey is fully cooked tilt it so the juices drain into roasting pan, then transfer turkey to a platter, reserving the 2.5 ml | 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper juices in the roasting pan. Let the turkey rest in a warm place DIRECTIONS: loosely covered for 30 minutes. 1. Reduce vinegar & wine in a pot over medium heat until it 2. Strain the juices into a container, then skim off and discard fat. begins to froth. If using a fat separator, strain the juices into the separator and 2. Add sugar, water & cranberries and cook until berries let stand until fat rises to top and pour the juices from begin to break open. separator into a container. 3. Add orange zest, orange juice and pepper 3. Place the roasting pan on a burner over medium high heat, add 4. Bring to a simmer, cool then serve. wine or water and deglaze stirring and scraping up brown bits. When pan is nearly dry add a little stock. Strain into container Recipe courtesy Chef Jason Wortzman with other juices. 4. Melt butter in a sauce pan and add flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 3-4 minutes. Add deglazed juices and stock whisking continuously, then bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Recipe courtesy Chef Jason Wortzman

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A holistic approach to dental care By Leigh Patterson Photography: Mike Sanders

Bringing the concept of overall health care into dentistry is at the core of Dr. Steve Michaluk’s philosophy. And the young dentist is looking forward to putting this commitment into practice at his new East St. Paul clinic, Toothology Oral Health Clinic. “The teeth are just the most visible aspect of a larger focus - your oral health and how naturally, it contributes to your overall well being,” he says. That’s why clients at Toothology Oral Health Clinic will benefit from a full spectrum of dental services, and will be educated about their oral health and its effects on their general health. Following his graduation from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Michaluk spent the last year providing dental care to a number of Manitoba First Nations communities through Health Canada. “There was a lot of need for my skill set in these communities,” Dr. Michaluk says. As the only dentist, Dr. Michaluk performed a full range of dental procedures in sometimes less than ideal conditions. His experiences strengthened his resolve to ensure a place for a long-term preventative model in dental care. “My goal is for my clients to keep their teeth through preventative measures, and to restore teeth and supporting structures in order to rehabilitate the functionality and aesthetics of the oral cavity.” For example, Dr. Michaluk plans to offer prenatal classes in oral health and will discuss how habits – simply brushing and flossing daily, for example – will have positive effects not only on his clients’ smiles, but also on their health down the road. Dr. Michaluk is establishing his new clinic in an area where he was raised and is hoping there will be interest from East St. Paul residents and surrounding communities for a

modest, clean, convenient family dental clinic where people feel comfortable. “I want to start small, be welcoming and grow to meet the needs of the community.” Dr. Michaluk’s patient-centred care, honed through his work on remote communities, together with customer service skills learned throughout his life, will benefit clients at his new clinic, set to open later this fall. “I know I can make the most anxious people feel comfortable and confident,” he says. “That comes from ensuring there is an acceptance of treatment. Every patient will need to know and understand what I’m doing before I start any procedure. We will make an informed decision - together. To me, that’s success.” For example, Dr. Michaluk will review client X-rays with his patients, exploring them together so “there are no secrets,” he explains. “I have the talent and training to do the work, but I’m a teacher, too.” Establishing trust early on, especially with children, is critical. Dr. Michaluk acknowledges that being a father to two youngsters of his own has helped him to effectively manage anxiety in his younger patients (and their parents).

In addition to routine oral health screening, Toothology Oral Health Clinic clients will have access to rehabilitative and restorative procedures ranging from crowns to partial and full dentures to minor surgery and orthodontics. Dr. Michaluk will collaborate with his dental lab technician to determine the best options for his clients, referring them to specialists in more complex cases. Dr. Michaluk has seen firsthand how the stigma of bad teeth can affect a person’s confidence and social life if not addressed. “It’s very apparent when someone has full versus partial dentition,” he says. But when problems are corrected, the results can be life changing. He cites the example of one patient who complained of facial muscle pain after a procedure, but the pain had nothing to do with the dental work itself: it was because she realized she was smiling again. “It’s rewarding for me to see the results of what I’ve done and get to be part of a patient’s success.” Website: www.toothologyoralhealth.ca

“The feedback I’ve received is that I’m kind, courteous, gentle and professional,” Dr. Michaluk says, modestly. “I’d like people to know that it’s okay for children to see a general practice dentist. It’s okay for that dentist to see you through your teen, middle age and older years.” In fact, he notes, how you care for your teeth between the ages of 12 to 18 years lays the foundation for your oral health in the future.

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Treating body and sole For people suffering from painful chronic wounds caused by disease, pressure sores, trauma or surgery, life can be challenging, both for them and their caregivers. And anyone who has suffered from even common foot ailments knows how much their daily activities can be affected. A keen desire to help people with these particular health concerns motivated registered nurse Sarah Michaluk to establish a treatment clinic in East St. Paul. When her Advanced Wound Healing & Foot Care Clinic opens later this fall, Michaluk will provide another option for those requiring her specialized skills. “The reason I’ve started this business is to offer holistic, person centered care to those who need it,” she says. Holistic healing For the past five years, Michaluk has worked as a certified Wound Care Clinician in a Winnipeg community hospital. “I fell in love with wound care early on,” says Michaluk.

podiatrists, occupational therapists and other health care professionals – was key to giving wound patients hope and helping them heal. This patient-centered, team approach is the same focus she is taking at her new clinic, the first nurse-run wound care clinic in Manitoba. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, Michaluk’s goal for clients at her clinic is to “do my best to minimize pain, aid healing and improve their lifestyle.” Michaluk explains that “caring for a wound is so much more than just changing bandages, it involves caring for the whole individual and their family.” At her clinic, Michaluk will develop an individualized plan of care based on a thorough health history and physical assessment. She will assist diabetic clients by doing regular exams to monitor changes in their feet, and assess lower limbs for signs and symptoms of underlying circulation problems. She will identify and treat wounds by providing an optimal environment for healing and promote new tissue growth.

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Dressing changes will be made using the most current and advanced wound care products. Michaluk is looking forward to offering those living with chronic wounds an alternative to home care, if they so desire.

“Optimal foot care can benefit everyone,” she says, adding “people who invest in their feet have fewer mobility issues later.”

“I practice under the auspices of the Canadian Association of Wound Care in that we treat the cause, treat the patient, and treat the wound to be successful.”

Michaluk can conduct foot exams to assess and look for underlying issues, as well as define, trim and file toenails. Her advanced services include removing corns and callouses, and providing noninvasive/non-surgical modification to avoid callouses and skin breakdown.

Sole focus Because the foot is often the site of chronic wounds, it made sense for Michaluk - who is also a trained foot care nurse - to offer foot care at her clinic.

The costs of Michaluk’s services are partially covered under Blue Cross and other third party insurance providers. Michaluk also offers a mobile service to shut-ins and clients with mobility issues.

When you consider that diabetic foot ulcers precede 85% of all foot amputations, it’s clear that “huge dividends can result from preventing foot-related issues in the first place,” Michaluk notes.

Michaluk finds it extremely rewarding to be able to offer a new alternative for those requiring her care and expertise.

Michaluk can identify and manage common foot issues stemming from skin, nail and mechanical problems for clients of all ages.

“All of us want to live the longest and healthiest lives we can,” she says. “It’s inspiring for me to improve a person’s way of life, help them do things they want to do and build their confidence.” Website: www.wafcc.com

After working in a community hospital emergency room for a number of years, Michaluk decided to pursue a career in Wound Care. “I realized it was a unique area of treatment that I was drawn to,” she says. Enrolling in the University of Toronto’s International Interprofessional Wound Care Course added to the complex knowledge she would require to care for those living with wounds. She is currently working on a master’s degree in Wound Prevention and Care through the University of Toronto. As a Wound Care Clinician, Michaluk found that “wounds can be devastating – people feel depressed, unattractive and isolated. It affects their quality of life.” She found that working as part of a team – with family doctors, plastic surgeons, autumn 2012 | STYLE MANITOBA | 39

Meaning of the “here & now” Tips from Dr. Darek Dawda of DAVDA Psychology* By Mathilda Waters

According to our expert on wellbeing, Dr. Darek Dawda of DAVDA Psychology, we can’t escape the present moment, even if there are different degrees of being present. MW: What does it mean to live in the “here and now”? Dr. DD: First of all, we all live in the “here and now” all the time. There is no escape from the present. Future does not exist, other than as a fantasy or a projection that we experience in the present. Same with the past: it doesn’t exist but as memories we experience in the present. All we have is a constantly evolving, dynamic present moment, which includes our memories of the past and imaginings of the future. So one can’t help but always be completely and fully immersed in the “here and now.” MW: So what is the buzz about then? Why do so many people talk about needing to live more in the “here and now”? Dr. DD: What the proponents of the “here and now” advocate is that we be present to ourselves and the world around us in a deep sensory way. MW: Sensory as opposed to what? Dr. DD: As opposed to being lost in one’s head. The nervous system can be divided into the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. To simplify, the peripheral nervous system are the senses, which are our portals to the world. It is through the senses that we experience the world outside and inside us. You can think of the central nervous system as the brain, which is where all the information we gather through our senses gets processed. When we are too busy thinking, we tend to become less receptive to sensory experience. It’s like the senses get overloaded with our thoughts and become partially “blind” to new information. On the other hand, if we slow down our thinking, our senses tend to become more open to receiving information from the world outside and inside us. MW: You keep saying “outside and inside information”? Dr. DD: Yes there are exteroceptive senses (such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch), that allow us to experience

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the outside world, and interoceptive senses (pain, hunger, position and movement of body parts) that allow us to feel our internal experience. When we are too busy in our heads, we become less receptive to both the world around us and the world inside us. MW: Why is it important to be receptive? Dr. DD: Life presents us with an enormous amount of information, and in order to understand the world and ourselves we need to receive this information. The task of learning how to live never ends. It is a continuous journey with progressing complexity. It’s a layering of new understandings on top of what we already know. And in order for this journey to continue, we need to keep our senses open. Unfortunately, most of us lose that sense of wonder and novelty we naturally possess as children because our senses become too overwhelmed with our anxious overactive minds that are attached to the preservation and repetition of old patterns. MW: What can one do to become more present? Dr. DD: There are obvious techniques and practices, such as meditation, focussing, relaxation, etc. that can help people slow their thinking and open their senses. Spending time in nature, away from the noise and ugliness of the cities, can do wonders to the senses. However, it is also important to remember that general health is very important, both for the workings of the mind and for the sharpness of the senses. Being physically active, eating well, and avoiding numbing yourself with substances and medications will all enrich the way we experience the world. * DAVDA Psychology is a psychotherapy and personal coaching clinic. For an initial consultation call 253-2832 (253DAVDA). Visit www.davda.ca for more information. To find other Manitoba psychologists, visit www.mps.ca

When You’re Smiling By Carly Peters

Photography: Michael Sanders The world always looks brighter from behind a smile. In the world of Dental Designs there is plenty to grin about. From the knowledgeable, skilled hands of Dr. Bharat Singh Dulat, to the inviting staff, to the relaxing, Zen-like atmosphere at the business’ two locations, the company offers the highest quality care in general dentistry, dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. For over 18 years, Dental Designs’ first location in The Richardson Building has been “designing people’s smiles” in a relaxing, yet tech-savvy atmosphere. Just last year, the business opened a second location in The Manitoba Hydro Building, known as the most energy efficient building in North America. This fit perfectly with Dr. Dulat’s business model of an eco-friendly practice. When designing the new office, he wanted to incorporate elements that were not only aesthetically pleasing to incoming clients, but tread softly on

the earth as well. What resulted was the use of sustainable materials, such as bamboo cabinetry, glass, concrete countertops, recyclable carpet material, and zero VOC paint. Business practices follow a similar line with a paperless office and use of greener technology. Dr. Dulat uses a digital x-ray, hence there are no chemicals used to process the film (which would get dumped down the drain), no paper backings containing lead ending up in the garbage, and namely, 1/8 less radiation is used as compared to traditional film based X-rays. Water waste is also addressed in the office’s waterless suction. Unlike a traditional system, which can use 100200 gallons of water a day, the zero water suction runs with a high energy efficiency electric air motor, keeping clients’ mouths clean and the earth green.

The back-to-nature philosophy flows into the office’s relaxing atmosphere, with 13-foot height ceilings, subdued lighting, and water panel sculptures, contributing to an almost spa-like tenor. In fact, there are three Registered Massage Therapists onsite at Dental Designs’ office in the Hydro building. Offering both therapeutic and relaxation massage, Nirvana Massage welcomes customers to come discuss their concerns with the site’s three therapists. In the future, the spa will

be offering skin care services, such as microdermabrasion, to tie the whole beautiful body package together. Dr. Dulat is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a preferred Invisalign Provider, Fellow of the International Team for Implantology and Fellow of the International College of Implantologists. And, since clients are charged by the Manitoba Dental Association fee guide, they receive a premium office and service at a standard rate.

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For 36 years, Faveri’s Wood Furniture has been Manitoba’s go-to store for quality, unfinished, solid wood furniture. Now under the new ownership of Lynda Wilson and Robert Kreis, Faveri’s is poised to usher in yet another generation of customers with its fresh, vibrant selection of heirloom quality traditional and contemporary furniture, accessories and friendly customer service. The comforting scent of real wood – pine, oak, birch and maple – welcome visitors to the store’s Wall Street location, home to Faveri’s since it was established in 1976. Dining tables, islands, chairs, complete bedroom suites and much more are displayed throughout the beautiful, spacious showroom. Faveri’s keeps a large inventory, and will special order or custom build to meet your needs. “We pride ourselves in offering affordable, solid wood, North American furniture - about half of our products are Canadian made,” says Lynda, who adds that “using North American wood and builders ensures long lasting quality and beauty which may not be available with some other the types of materials or fabrication.“ In fact, long time Faveri’s customers often comment that the furniture they purchased from Faveri’s 20 or more years ago is as solid as ever. These same customers and new ones alike will be glad to know that Faveri’s standard of excellence established by the former (now retired) owners continues under the care of Lynda and Robert. For example, most chairs are hand built in the store. “This ensures that someone has 44 | STYLE MANITOBA | autumn 2012

physically inspected each chair and customers can be assured that they have been built with pride and craftsmanship,” Lynda says. Faveri’s ready-to-finish pieces can be stained by the do-it-yourselfer using the store’s extensive line of more environmentally-friendly, waterbased stains and finishes. For a realistic vintage look, Faveri’s has the largest selection of milk paint in Winnipeg. Faveri’s knowledgeable staff, some of whom have been with the store for over 35 years, are always available in person or by phone to offer one-on-one instruction or advice on finishing application. For those who don’t have the time, space or desire to finish the piece themselves, Faveri’s carries many of the ready-to-finish items in prefinished form from the manufacturers, available in a wide selection of colours.

Faveri’s still offers a custom finishing service for customers with a specific design or colour requirement. “We can create a piece exactly how you want it, with colour and finish, including unique milk painting,” Lynda notes. Lynda is seeing a strong interest in Faveri’s storage furniture, particularly storage beds. These are great for dorm rooms, children’s rooms and cottages, replete with convenient cubbyholes for books and electronic items, and seasonal storage underneath. “Our newest ’Smaller Living Space’ collection is a stylish, practical option that’s perfect for seniors’ residences, and condos,” Lynda says. “Downsizers love the idea of lots of storage,

especially when transitioning from a house to a condo.” Solid wood storage benches, low profile media cabinets, armoires and bookcases are other storage options – and many can be customized and tailored to meet every lifestyle and décor. In keeping with the current home trend of eclectic, casual elegance, many Faveri’s customers are gravitating to the rustic “Live Edge” or Yukon Turnbuckle one-of-a-kind tables that showcase the texture and natural beauty of the wood. Complementing the furniture pieces are carefully selected accessories and accent pieces, as well as a great fabric selection for Faveri’s upholstered chairs. Lynda’s design background is an asset for customers and designers looking to enhance a living space with Faveri’s furniture. As they expand their business, the couple says they are keen to maintain the community connections established over the years by supporting a number of local charities. Whether your taste is rustic, casual, refined or contemporary, Lynda knows Faveri’s furniture will provide fabulous style and unsurpassed quality well into the future. “Generations of customers shop here because they are looking for responsible furniture pieces that will last.”

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This year’s trends are very gothic in hair coiffing and makeup trends are moving that way as well. (Check out www.aveda. com for their newest Goth collection). Like any trends, hair and makeup professionals can guide and tailor a look to you. You can take part of a trend and incorporate it into your hair, hair colour or makeup rituals. This stunning work by Cynthia is a blend of Goth and Old Hollywood, a look that can be for your wedding day, a gala event or New Year’s soiree. And yes - red heads are taking over this fall and winter. The classics are being tweaked to fit today’s fashions. Ashley’s hair colour is from our Schwarzkopf line of Intense Reds and they are beautiful! Salon: rituals in hair and skin Hair Artist: Cynthia Model: Ashley Photographer: Jerry Grajewski Stylist & Clothing: Julie Pedersen Check out the Facebook page for rituals in hair and skin. They are having a contest. If you like and share their page, you have a chance to win a 75-minute facial! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rituals-in-Hair-andSkin/116291485082728?ref=hl

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Back to school in style Fading Into Fall Fall is upon us and it’s time to warm up our hues. Flashes of copper and gold mixed through auburn-brown add excitement and depth. Jill’s haircut is disconnected and heavily texturized; a great approach for those with thick hair, looking for an effortless feel. This look is easily styled with a cocktail of OSiS Flexwax and Dust-It. Hair: Stacie St. Goddard Makeup: Lee Wilson Salon: Society The Salon Photography: John Johnston

A child’s style for school is just as important as an adult’s look for the workplace. And with the new school year just starting, it’s time to get the kids in for a fresh new cut and maybe a few streaks of colour to add a little drama to the hair. Karlee’s look really makes the grade - perfect for kick-starting September! Whether back to school or simply seeking a new look for yourself or your children, this family friendly salon located in the heart of Transcona offers seven qualified stylists and two estheticians who are more then willing to accommodate. Model: Karlee Mestdagh Stylist: Lynne Mestdagh Salon: Root 37 Hair Designs Photographer: Mike Sanders

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This can be achieved by a variety of nonsurgical procedures such as injectables (fillers), toxins, chemical peels or Ultherapy. Ultherapy is a non-invasive ultrasound treatment for counteracting the effects of time and gravity on skin. The beauty of this gentle treatment is that it uses the body’s own regenerative response to restore memory to the skin and underlying tissue to tighten and firm. The skin’s response is to stimulate the growth of new collagen with no recovery time. Surgical procedures include facelift, eyelid, nasal and ear surgeries. These can give longer lasting benefits than nonsurgical procedures but require a recovery period, although advances in surgical techniques have reduced recovery times so there is usually less downtime than clients expect.

Breast Surgeries & Tummy Tucks These include breast reduction, augmentation and lifts; each of which continues to be very popular. Breast surgeries are often combined with other procedures such as Tummy Tucks or mini-tucks for the so-called “mummy

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Body-Jet Liposuction is a water-jet assisted liposuction; a gentle, fast and effective alternative to traditional liposuction. It sculpts and shapes while providing accurate results with minimal downtime and discomfort. The procedure is often performed under local anaesthesia, and most clients are back to work and resume normal activity, including exercise, in just days. Coolsculpting uses a revolutionary cooling technology to reduce areas of unwanted fat gently and effectively. The procedure targets fat cells through the application of cold. Treatment does not require anaesthesia and no recovery period is necessary. Treatable areas include: flanks (love handles/muffin tops), abdomen, thighs and back (bra fat). Both Dr. Singh and Dr. Murray encourage clients to prepare for a cosmetic procedure by first developing a clearly defined goal. This will entail gathering information, knowledge and making an informed decision. A visit to the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgery website will give interested parties a good start at gathering well informed and impartial information about any procedure. Dr. Murray states; “At Plastic Surgery Associates of Winnipeg, we work with clients to help them get the information they need to make a decision about cosmetic surgery.” “We look forward to helping clients reach their goals and to help them look as good as they feel,” adds Dr. Singh. For more information about these and other procedures, visit www.plasticsurgeryassociates.ca

An Unfolding Vision By Kelly Gray

Downtown Winnipeg is seeing more building and rejuvenation than at any time in its post war history. In fact, close to a billion dollars in private and public money is being spent on repurposing buildings and reshaping lands that have the area now dotted with construction cranes and gated building sites. “Just look around,” says Ross McGowan, President and CEO of CentreVenture Development Corporation, the arms length agency of the city tasked with stimulating downtown development. “The projects are considerable. In the SHED (Sports Hospitality Entertainment District), there is a new mixeduse hotel, office tower and retail facility going up across from MTS Centre. Behind MTS, a major new mixed-use development with large public plaza is proposed. The Convention Centre is about to undergo a major facelift and expansion. The lights are coming back on at the Met Theatre. We also have things happening at The Forks and in the Exchange, where there is an explosion of residential and other activities.” Currently, the downtown development agency and area stakeholders are collaborating on a new initiative to keep the momentum going. Towards this end, the area around Portage Avenue will be divided into four distinct districts. To the west is the University District, an area encompassing the University of Winnipeg to Portage Place. Next is the Retail District, lands that include the Hudson’s Bay Co. building on Memorial Boulevard. There is

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also the Sports Hospitality and Entertainment District (SHED). This area is an emerging epicentre of entertainment anchored by the MTS Centre, and is the city’s first designated tax increment financing (TIF) zone. Last, but certainly not least, is the Commercial District, a zone centered on the recently refurbished Avenue Building that has become a multi-use residential structure along Portage Avenue in the heart of downtown.

enhanced streetscape, ornamental lighting and a redesigned Stephen Juba Park along the Red River. The park features an extensive multi-user path system, open areas and several new public art works by local artists. As well, the street offers four high quality, mixed-use condominium properties with more than 200 suites. Together, the condos represent a projected $48 million in private sector investment.

Towards the river stands the East Exchange, an area of downtown that is seeing considerable investment in residential development. Within the East Exchange runs Waterfront Drive, a corridor that stretches from Lombard Avenue north to Higgins Avenue that is the anchor for the redevelopment of this area. Historically, this region has been home to warehousing and light industry. Under the guidance of CentreVenture, the project incorporates an

McGowan has watched the momentum build over the past six years he has headed CentreVenture. The process to enliven Winnipeg has been a steady piece-by-piece effort. “The opportunities are real and we have worked to position these opportunities in such a way that people could notice.” And notice they did. In just a few years, private monies alongside cash from the public treasury

have reconfigured the waterfront area in the East Exchange to become one of Winnipeg’s most intriguing residential neighbourhoods. In fact, the streets around the waterfront are lined with tastefully designed condominium projects that have changed the face of downtown living. The same is true along Princess Street near the Red River Community College campus, where lofts are going up in record time. Still more work is being undertaken on Portage Avenue, Smith Street and Assiniboine Avenue, where projects are popping up like spring dandelions. There is also more reason to come downtown. With businesses relocating to the city centre, there is an employment aspect that now sees the area home to more than 70,000 workers. After 5:00 PM, downtown is home to an everchanging slate of club venues, restaurants and entertainment options that include the big guns of Winnipeg culture – The Jets, the Ballet,

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Indeed, downtown now has so much more to attract and so much more to enjoy. Jim August agrees. August is CEO of the Forks North Portage Partnership, a key stakeholder in the development of downtown responsible for the ownership, management and continuing renewal of The Forks and North Portage sites. “What we have today is the result of a lot of little steps and a very big vision. With the developments, we are seeing a return to mixed-use residential that is at the heart of sustainable living. When it comes down to it, the developments now occurring in Winnipeg’s downtown are about quality of life for everyone in the city,” notes August. Towards this end, the Forks North Portage is building its vision at Rail Side, a plot of land across from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Now, it’s a surface parking lot for ballpark patrons. One idea is to replace the surface parking with structured parking as part of a sustainable mixed-use development that will create an attractive pedestrian environment. “Replacing surface level parking with structured parking brings an opportunity for a more pedestrian-friendly use of these lands in the form of public spaces and services, such as a fitness centre, daycare or bookstore,” says

August, who notes that The Forks, like the Exchange and other downtown areas, offers a unique opportunity for urban living. “This potential mixed-use development presents an opportunity to achieve the full vision of The Forks as a place to live, work and play.” University of Winnipeg President and ViceChancellor Lloyd Axworthy is another major contributor to downtown’s redevelopment. Dr. Axworthy oversees a downtown campus that sees 10,000 students yearly, with 15,000 visitors every day. Over the past several years, he has worked hammer and tongs to expand the presence of the university and add to its already considerable infrastructure that is now spreading outward from its historic base at Portage and Colony. “The MTS Centre and return of the Winnipeg Jets have added excitement to downtown with more high profile concerts, sporting and other events within walking distance of our campus. Students also have easy access to downtown’s indoor pedestrian walkway system that runs for two kilometers, linking 38 buildings. This is an especially important consideration for those with accessibility challenges, particularly in winter months,” notes Axworthy. “U of W students can also shop,” he says, pointing to numerous retail clusters such as Portage Place, Winnipeg Square, The Forks autumn 2012 | STYLE MANITOBA | 55

Full marks for University of Winnipeg In the past several years, the University of Winnipeg has been responsible for $150 million in new investment in facilities downtown and West End neighbourhoods. Another $40 million project is taking shape this year. Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex at 599 Portage Avenue is a $66 million signature building that features more than 30 state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories and attracts 2,000 people daily. Inside the building at street level is Elements – The Restaurant, open to the public and now includes a summer patio. Adjacent to Richardson College is McFeetors Hall: Great West Life Student Residence. This is home for 176 students, plus 25 student families in townhouse style apartments. Next door is University of Winnipeg Students’ Association Daycare Centre. It serves 116 preschool, toddlers and infants from the university and the surrounding neighbourhood. Further along on Portage Avenue is the Buhler Centre at 460 Portage Avenue. This facility houses Uof W’s entire Faculty of Business and Economics in addition to PACE, the Professional, Applied and Continuing Education programs. Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is located on the main floor, and Stella’s Café is at street level. This building alone adds 50,000 square feet to Winnipeg’s downtown. Across the street is The AnX at 471 Portage Avenue. At 6,000 square feet, downtown Winnipeg just got one of its largest bookstores for students, residents and office workers inside the former Greyhound bus depot. The main floor refurbishment now also includes Garbonzo’s Pizza Pub and Starbucks, Powerland Computers and an MTS Connect store, as well as our English Language Program, Brandon University’s Nursing Program, and University College of the North’s Midwifery Program. Just behind the AnX is the Asper Centre for Theatre & Film. Extensive renovations have been made to the theatre building, including the addition of two new acting studios, a film studio, editing labs and a state-of-the-art flexible theatre, which is used as a venue during the popular Winnipeg Fringe Festival. A park development called the Babs Asper Lilac Garden is in the works, adding more green space to the neighbourhood. This September, the University put shovels in the ground for their new $40 million UNITED Health & RecPlex on Spence Street. When finished, the RecPlex will be the largest and most comprehensive athletic and wellness facility ever built in Winnipeg’s inner-city. The complex will provide unparalleled recreational and health opportunities for the community, along with enhanced student sports programs, as well as a new Heads Up Concussion Institute, adding to the revitalization of Winnipeg’s downtown and West End neighbourhoods.

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SHED Takes Shape The Sports, Hospitality and Entertainment District, or the SHED, is an area anchored by the MTS Centre along Portage Avenue and the Winnipeg Convention Centre (WCC) to the south. Inside this zone is an emerging

concentration of entertainment venues, from sports bars to concert stages to restaurants to retail shops. The goal, says CentreVenture’s Ross McGowan, is to create a desirable, accessible, exciting, safe and livable part of the city. In the end, the vision will be one that has SHED becoming the city’s ‘town square’ where major events will be played out amid large public gatherings. The investment is huge. Consider the work ongoing within the square city block that runs between Hargrave and Donald across the

street from the MTS Centre. Nothing short of impressive, the Centrepoint complex is now under construction at 311 Portage Avenue. The $75 million mixed-use complex is being jointly developed by Longboat Development Corporation, a company owned by the Chipman family, and Artis REIT, who are working with Montreal-based Groupe Germain Hospitality to construct a 20-storey, 154-room hotel. Once complete, the 200,000-square-foot structure at Portage Avenue and Donald Street will be part of the Alt Hotels chain. Inside, there will be two unique restaurants with patios, four floors of Class ‘A’ office space and a 450-stall parkade. Interestingly, the project will utilize aspects of local history in the design. For example, the façade of the Greek revival Mitchell-Copp building will be used as the main entrance to the office structure. The Mitchell Copp building was constructed in 1906, and has sat vacant on the city’s main drag since it was gutted by fire several years ago. Centrepoint will be designed to LEED (Leadership in Enegy and Environmental Design) Silver standards. The project is socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable with energy efficient lighting, lowflow plumbing fixtures, energy efficient heat pumps, and recycled and low volatility organic compound building materials. In addition, a geothermal system will be incorporated into the project. autumn 2012 | STYLE MANITOBA | 57

Six thousand years ago this was a great place to meet. Centuries later it still is. The Forks is rich with the history of people who all came here to meet. It is Winnipeg’s number one tourist destination where, at any time throughout the year, you can visit and find plenty to do, see, taste and experience: 200+ events, a fresh food market, heritage attractions, open greenspaces, a children’s museum, skateboard park, boutique hotel, theatre, over 70 shops, skating trails and much, much more. See you at The Forks.

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Revitalizing Downtown UWinnipeg is a diverse and growing community of 14,000 people. From the new Richardson Science Complex — and adjacent green corridor — to the modern Buhler Centre, AnX facilities and future Health & RecPlex, our urban environment is evolving to better serve our students, while helping to revitalize downtown Winnipeg.

Behind much of the innovation is Stantec, an engineering and consultancy that is providing full architectural and engineering support to the project. Once complete, the building will house Stantec’s combined workforce that has been scattered around Winnipeg in four separate offices. The plan is for Stantec to occupy half the available office space at Centrepoint. “Our objective was a piece of architecture that was durable but also important to the street,” says Cindy Rodych, Vice-President Facilities Planning and Operations, Stantec. On the other side of MTS Centre is a major development proposal for what is now a large surface parking lot. MPI reports that they have entered into agreement with Longboat Development Corporation and Artis REIT to undertake the project. Says Marilyn McLaren, President and CEO, MPI, “The properties, currently used as surface parking lots, are located at 225 Carlton Street (70,348 square feet) and 172 Donald Street (36,420 square feet). It is the intention of Manitoba Public Insurance to retain ownership of the properties for the long-term financial benefit of Manitoba motorists.” Expectations for the 225 Carlton property are for a mixed-use development offering more than 300 parking spaces, public gathering space, as well as commercial and residential opportunities.

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CanadInns ponied up $13 million ahead of another $3 million from the Province and City. When complete, ‘the Met’ will offer an upscale banquet and meeting facility centred in an early 20th century grandly styled Vaudeville theatre. CanadInns bought the 93 year-old theatre in 2007 for $100,000. At that time, the plan was to complete a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. While the idea had merit, it was shelved in favour of a multiuse hospitality facility that could draw on the power of the MTS Centre across the street. CanadInns’s progress on the project stalled briefly before the Province and City came forward with extra cash to help kick-start the development that is projected to open for business in 2013. The Winnipeg Convention Centre (WCC) announced that it is finalizing plans to expand its already considerable presence in the downtown. The facility, which has been hosting meetings, conventions and tradeshows since becoming the first purpose-built convention centre in Canada in 1975, is set to grow with a $180 million + expansion that will see the facility almost double in size. The project will provide new multi-purpose divisible space; additional underground parking and new exhibit space that will create over 147,000 square feet of contiguous, pillar-less trade and consumer show facilities. “We have been proposing an expansion for quite some time,” says Klaus Lahr, President and CEO, WCC. He reports that Winnipeg had been falling behind other centres where convention facilities had been steadily enlarged to accommodate the ever-growing size of events. The

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The International Polar Bear Conservation Centre recently opened at the Assiniboine Park Zoo and is the key component of the new Journey to Churchill exhibit currently under construction.

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new centre is planned to open in 2015, and Lahr expects revenue to double by 2020. “We see ourselves as the southern anchor within the SHED. With the new development we will finish the skywalk loop, making a stroll from the Bay to Portage and Main an easy matter that is free of weather concerns.” Lahr reports that when complete, the structure will extend across York Avenue and feature a seamless addition that will take space from one end near Broadway all the way to St. Mary Avenue. “When we are done, it will be the fourth largest facility of its kind in Canada. This will give us considerable marketing clout when we meet with meeting planners and event managers.” Hopes are the new addition will get hotel development moving. Already the Delta is considering work on a complete upgrade of the hotel property directly adjacent to the WCC. Moreover, Lakeview Management indicated earlier this year that they have plans to build a new hotel on a property it owns immediately west of the Winnipeg Convention Centre. The project will be a $19-million, 12-storey, 150room facility. All this construction buoys Tom Janzen, Development Manager with CentreVenture. “There are many pieces to this puzzle. Not only are we looking for companies to come on board with new and redeveloped buildings, but we want to attract a diversity of retail and commercial enterprises downtown as well,” says Janzen. “What we are trying to accomplish is the establishment of a vibrant urban destination. The challenge has been years of disinvestment in the area. Now the tide is turning and the level of interest and enthusiasm in downtown’s potential is becoming increasingly palpable,” he says.

Downtown Comes Home Downtown is home today to more than 16,000 persons. This reflects a growth of some 3,000 individuals over just the past five years or so. Reasons are simple – people are attracted to the energy and convenience of downtown living. Creating this energy is a wealth of new projects that are adding residential options from Portage Avenue and the recently opened The Avenue on Portage and adjoining Hample Building, to the Exchange where new properties on Princess, Market, James and Waterfront Drive are enticing the market like never before. Thanks

to the forsight and commitment of the City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba in implementing the Downtown Residential Development Grant program (DRDG Program) to provide incentives to developers downtown, residential development is proceeding at an unprecendented pace. Consider the work being done by StreetSide Development Corporation. One of the most experienced new condo developers in Western Canada, StreetSide has acquired six properties in the East Exchange along Market and James Avenues. Projects at 133 Market and 110 James

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in the East Exchange are nearing completion, and 132-136 James are under construction. “The acceptance of condominium living is gaining more and more strength. We can see this with the success of the properties we have around Winnipeg,” says StreetSide Development Corporation Manager Marty Maykut. He reports that they are in sales mode now on two of these East Exchange properties, with 15 units available at 133 Market and 19 units for sale at 110 James. “The East Exchange is really moving,” says Loretta Martin, Manager of Residential & Community Economic Development, CentreVenture. She points to a number of projects as examples. For instance, there is FWS / Sunstone’s Sky Waterfront Phase 2 now under way with a 142-unit luxury development. H2O Condos is another project well along on its first stage, with foundations poured for stage two in an 84-unit undertaking. Further up Waterfront Drive at Macdonald is You Cube, a modern minimalist approach to design that is being developed in two phases, with 10 units completed and fully sold out in the first phase, and 11 units under construction in Phase 2. (Sizes range from 650 to 1,500 square feet and are priced from $170,000 to $300,000 for condos with rooftop patios and open designs.) 62M is a project with a unique name and flavour. This is a 36-condo build at 62 Macdonald slated to begin construction imminently. Another player in the area is Veritas

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The 100 Princess property is owned by Vancouver-based Taurean Global Properties. This group was first among a number that were able to take advantage of the TIF program and its grant funding to get the project moving. At 100 Princess, investors own the condos that are then rented out to people like students at the nearby Red River Community College. “Location is everything and we find that we are closer to the action than properties in the East Exchange,” says Taurean Global Properties President and CEO Douglas Thiessen. He comments that with 30 percent of the city’s workers doing their 9 to 5 workday downtown, they are positive regarding the opportunities at 100 Princess. Loretta Martin remarks that they are working to improve the eye-appeal and neighbourhood feel of the East Exchange area. Already well considered with tastefully designed residences lining Waterfront Drive, Bannatyne Avenue and other streets in the area, the zone will now get a bit of lipstick and rouge with Phase 1 of the City of Winnipeg / Centre Venture’s streetscaping plan underway on Market Avenue. “We plan to widen the sidewalks, plant trees, and set benches, as well as establish an innovative lighting system among the established trees that line the streets.” She reports that the prism-like lighting is being created specially for Winnipeg by Moment Factory of Montreal, a company that is well known for its work in urban centres world wide. Development Group, a company that has completed the first phase of a proposed 90-unit development at 128 James Avenue. Martin adds that there are other important residential developments downtown beyond the East Exchange. Here she mentions Heritage Landing, a 25-storey mixed-use tower at 300 Assiniboine Avenue with three floors of commercial space and 22 floors of rental and condominium residential units. Assiniboine Avenue will also be home to another highrise residential development. Sandhu Developments is about to begin marketing condominium units in a 24-storey development to be built at 390 Assiniboine Avenue. There is also The Avenue on Portage, a property that offers 75 rental units that range in size from 430 to 1,020 square feet. Each suite features its own distinct floor plan and gives you access to a private, residents-only gym, and massive seventh-floor rooftop patio with four BBQs and a sundeck.

The area will also be home to a new hotel being constructed by the Sunstone Group, the people behind the Sky Condominium project on Waterfront Drive. The boutique hotel and restaurant will stand on the riverbank at 333 Waterfront and will offer 67 rooms on cityowned land, creating a waterfront desination in the area with amenities that will cater to both hotel guests and local residents. According to Martin, the restaurant will extend out over the Red River in a design that will deliver something very special to patrons and to those walking the footpaths nearby. To those who think a trip to the hotel and restaurant is best made on foot to avoid difficult parking think again. The developer and partners are working on a nearby 480-car parking garage with 100 or so rental units above.

Red River College’s new Paterson Global Foods Institute in the historic Union Tower at Main and William will soon be opening and includes 100 student housing units in the tower. Another new condo development turning heads beyond the East Exchange is sited at 100 Princess Street. Located in the old Penthouse Furniture building in the West Exchange, 100 Princess offers 60 units in configurations from 790 square feet to 1115 square feet for apartment condos that come with all the bells and whistles.

“We know from experience that with a focused and strategic approach to development, a significant change can occur,” explains McGowan. “What is clear is that we are seeing a renaissance that will change the city forever. The key to CentreVenture’s success is rooted in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration that makes moving mountains possible.Together, we are moving forward, one brick at a time, one block at a time. And as a result, we are seeing a unified, cohesive vision for downtown. Confidence – publicly, corporately, civically and provincially – has never been higher and we need to capitalize on this extraordinary opportunity.”

Raising the bar at street level Over the next two years, there will be $8.3 million spent on improvements to the public realm within the SHED. According to Ross McGowan, the group will implement Phase I of the streetscape program on Donald Street from Portage to Graham. Under this initiative, the city will install new sidewalks, signage, banners, lighting and seating, as well as introduce the new ‘Funnelators,’ inspired iconic additions to the downtown. The Funnelators are the idea of Commart, a Boulder, Coloradobased company that is working closely with CentreVenture and local design firm McGowan Russell on the project. A division of Stantec, Commart suggests that these ‘funnels’ will be unique to Winnipeg and will offer a real difference to the way people interact and identify with the District. The funnel-shaped street elements will stand close to a full storey high and feature dynamic lighting. Pedestrians will turn to the Funnelators as landmarks, as kiosks to search out information or listen to a street performer. McGowan adds that they will start by placing one this fall as a prototype. How will the city pay for all these improvements? According to McGowan, costs will come from the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) program. Under this concept, additional property taxes from new developments in the area would be directly invested into improvements within the same district. CentreVenture has planned to borrow the funds up front and then recoup the monies from future tax revenues once properties such as the Centrepoint development are up and running. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a tool that allows the City and the Province to use the increased property taxes created by a significant development, like the Longboat/Alt Hotel project across from the MTS Centre, to finance projects or incentives that support economic and social development in the surrounding area.

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“It’s a real game changer,” says Johnson. “The system preheats the chimney, warms up the engine if you will. Basically, you just place the wood in and ignite it. There’s no need for kindling, or newspapers, which means it eliminates that backdraft.” Wood burning stoves are still great options for people looking for efficiency and heat, with a more traditional style in appearance. There are contemporary options in wood burning, but the modern moves are more suited to natural gas. Johnson suggests the trend is towards linear lines, modish metals and brighter, refined looking flames. “We went from seeing brass to stainless steel to now bronze, and even black on black,” he explains. “Internally, rather than logs, you’re seeing glass or decorative stones, and black shiny enamel backgrounds to give the flame a brighter, deeper look.” Travis Industries is also utilizing “artwork” on the interior that simulates driftwood, bamboo, birch, and even chain-links for a look that’s sure to draw attention. “Many custom homebuilders make the fireplace the focal point of the room,” states Johnson. “Along with the innovative backgrounds, they are adding in lights that shine through the bottom and the top, so the fireplace looks good even when it’s off.” He adds that builders are also utilizing threesided fireplaces as unique room dividers. This

Come on Baby, Light My Fire Custom fireplaces warm your fall nights, while swim spas and steam showers offer added heat. The warm summer winds might be turning brisk, but that doesn’t mean your days and nights still can’t be hot. Interior fireplaces, swim spas, hot tubs and steam showers are just a few offerings from Krevco Lifestyles and Embers Fireplaces that can take the chill off the upcoming cool season. Since acquiring Embers Fireplaces several years ago, Krevco has been slowing integrating the brand into each store. Finally, all five locations now carry the full line under the Embers Fireplaces banner. From gas burning, wood burning, electric, stove, pellet and specialty fireplaces, customers can choose from a large selection of different models from the leading industry brands.

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Kerry Johnson, General Manager of Krevco’s fireplace division, states that when looking for a quality fireplace, customers need not only look at the BTUs, but the overall efficiency. When dealing with Embers Fireplaces and their product selection (brought in by Johnson), clients don’t need to worry about quality - it’s assured. “We are very happy to have Kerry, who has worked in the industry for a long time, and is considered one of the best in Canada,” says Don Carson, President of Krevco Lifestyles. “He does the research and always brings in the best.” Under that promise, Embers Fireplaces is now proud to be the exclusive proprietor of Travis Industries’ patented GreenStart electronic ignition system for wood burning stoves.

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was the case with Dean and Kathy Omenuik’s home, where they added an Embers linear fireplace as the focal point in their open concept first floor, but also as the divider between the room and the basement staircase. The Omenuiks also opted to add a swim spa from Krevco. Unlike the company’s previous clients (interviewed in the winter issue of Style Manitoba) who had their swim spa and hot tub outside for summer and winter enjoyment, the family opted to bring the Momentum indoors to a custom-built, four-season sunroom. Krevco Lifestyles is proud to provide Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spas, designed by Michael Phelps and his coach Bob Bowman for both physical and therapeutic purposes. Unlike other swim spas that contain hard currents, the H2X features a wide, deeper current making a smoother swimming experience. Another added touch of luxury the Omenuiks knew they wanted in their new home was a steam shower option - also available at Krevco. “We dealt with Krevco because we wanted to get everything in one place. We bought a pool from them in our last house and had such a great experience,” notes Dean, adding they had two steam showers installed - one in the master bedroom complete with radio and light options, and one in the basement for their two kids. Krevco Lifestyles offers six models of complete glass-enclosed steam showers that feature either steam or shower (or both). Because the unit is contained, it can be placed almost anywhere in the home - all that’s needed is a hot and cold hook-up, and small drainage hole, no heavyduty plumbing is required. Neither is the hefty price tag you’d have to pay for a dedicated, custom-built steam room. “To build a steam room would cost you $10,000 - $15,000,” states Carson. “These systems are $3,500,to $5,000 - a great price for extreme luxury.”

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Planning for perfection By Leigh Patterson Photography: Michael Roberts

Following a three-year evolution and planning process, these East St. Paul homeowners have realized their dream yard, thanks to the expertise of Kyle Thibeault of Silver Stone Landscaping. “We methodically planned everything out, and we consulted together on every aspect of their landscaping project,” Thibeault says, adding that he started working with the homeowners in 2009, once they approved his design for their yard. A complete back and front yard rebuild, the existing landscape was completely removed so that Thibeault and his team could start from scratch. “In the front yard, we graded and removed the sod, formed berms and built retaining walls to

incorporate elevation changes,” Thibeault says. A stone planter was built at the front entrance and custom style pots added near the front door to accommodate plants for a colourful, natural welcome.

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

Because the homeowners desired privacy in certain areas, a number of mature trees were added, including Colorado Blue Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, several Amur cherries, three Green Ash and a Pink Spire crabapple. The trees were also chosen to provide instant visual appeal, attract birds, and offer colour variations throughout the seasons.

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Impressive boulders situated strategically throughout the yard were sourced from Bissett, in northern Manitoba. “These come in a ton of different colours, styles and shapes,” Thibeault says. “The ones we chose have unique striations that complement the home.” 70 | STYLE MANITOBA | autumn 2012

Lending further cohesiveness to the yard’s earth-toned palette is a decorative crushed stone in a rich brown colour – a product Thibeault sourced from Wisconsin after a year of searching. Rounding out the front yard are low maintenance perennials and grasses that provide punches of colour and interest. In the large backyard, Thibeault reshaped and graded, adding berms and introducing interest and movement with gentle hills but managing

to save several existing lilac bushes and Japanese tree lilacs. The real cornerstone here, literally speaking, is a massive 13-foot long boulder framed by a stand of spruce trees. With shades of purple, red and brown rippling throughout, the boulder delivers the “wow” factor. A mix of deciduous and evergreen trees provides privacy and aesthetics. Amur Maple, Big River flowering crabapple, Manchurian and Green Ash trees share the backyard space with dark green spruce. To create an expansive and comfortable area for entertaining, the Silver Stone Landscaping team removed an older interlocking brick patio accessed by an existing wooden rear deck. The area was reshaped and Barkman “Roman” patio stones were used to build out the patio area. In keeping with the natural features of the rest of the yard, smaller boulders were artfully integrated into the patio edges and retaining walls. This year, the wooden deck was removed and replaced with a patio area closer to the house. Thibeault accomplished this elevated addition with “Roman” pavers and circle kits, a grand “Roman Pisa” staircase and retaining walls of

Roman stack stone. Different tiered planters flanking the patio and stairs accommodate shrubs and perennial plantings that balance out and soften the hardscaping. A drainage system in the upper tier of the new patio drains water effectively away from the house, while built-in rain drains remove water from the eavestroughs and downspouts. These features will ensure the patio endures well into the future. As a finishing touch, the homeowner installed a night lighting system. Thibeault custom cut a number of the stones in the stairs and several retaining walls so lights could be incorporated. Several trees and boulders are illuminated with uplighting. As a result, the yard looks stunning from day through evening – extending the homeowner’s enjoyment of their beautiful surroundings. Extensive planning led to perfection. “The homeowners had a particular vision for their yard and so were very much involved in the planning and decision-making process,” Thibeault says. “We answered their questions, held onsite meetings, and clarified and verified everything with them to make sure it fit with their lifestyle.”

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Come Sit By The Fire Even when the summer winds turn a little cooler, you can extend an evening with the warmth of an outdoor fireplace. From wood burning options to sleek natural gas, Classic Fireplaces offers ambience and style for your outdoor lifestyle. Bola by Marquis, a made-in-Manitoba product, is the perfect way to enhance the enjoyment of any outdoor space. Ideally suited for use on a wood deck or patio, the Bola, featured here, comes complete with choice of lava rocks, decorative ember glass in four colours, or decorative stones, and is fuelled by either natural gas or propane. The concrete fire bowl is available in textured black or smooth grey to match any exterior decor. For a deck with a little more modern style, a linear patio flame is a truly unique option. At 60,000 BTUs, the Crystaline ember bed glistens with either natural gas or propane, and is highly weather resistant ensuring it still looks great season after season.

Classic Fireplaces also offers sleek stainless steel fire tables, with a granite-like top, or bronzed rubbed metal tables with slate top. Interior burning options include lava rocks, logs

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More than concrete ‘It’s not about the concrete’ seems like a strange comment from a concrete company that saw its start in the mid fifties. “My father was interested in doing things differently, and I think he was really on to something,” says Randall Klassen, owner of Klassen Concrete. “Our main focus is creating and building conceptual designs.” He describes his team as artists who use concrete as a medium but also create with boulders, rough wood, steel or landscapes. “We like exploring all the potential of a space, and really work hard to see how we can work with colour and texture. “ This type of thinking won Klassen Concrete an international award for their work at Toucan Ridge in Assiniboine Park. “Toucan was a great project for us, and really allowed my crew to stretch design and our techniques. This summer, we’ve been doing the same type of work for Samson Pools, who only want quality design-based work.”

As summer winds down, Randall’s team is excited about creating beautiful sustainable works of art for people and companies using huge floor grinders.

“It’s not about the concrete, it’s about making people happy and creating beautiful spaces. People often talk about thinking outside the box. Quite frankly, we find that line limiting – we weren’t actually aware that there was a box.”

Island Spas & Pools has also recently introduced Pinnacle Spas to their line-up. Each hot tub comes with 32 standard features,

including waterfall, LED lights and speaker/ subwoofer system, and offers peak value in design, hydrotherapy, comfort, and efficiency.

Personal Perfection When it comes to comfort, one size doesn’t fit all. Family-owned Island Spas & Pools of Winnipeg is the only retailer to offer Bullfrog Spas, a highly customizable relaxation experience. Recently voted the winner of the About.com Reader’s Choice Award for Best Hot Tub/Spa 2012, Bullfrog Spas are the world’s only hot tubs equipped with the patented JetPak® System. With over 20 different designs, JetPaks® are modular hot tub jets that allow you to customize your spa jets, interchange the JetPaks® within the seats of your spa at any time, and easily upgrade if those needs change in the future. The JetPak® system also saves energy, making Bullfrog the most efficient spa in the world. Up to 90 percent of the plumbing is on the JetPaks® themselves, therefore the heat is recycled inside the hot tub because the plumbing stays immersed in the hot water. Bullfrog Spas also recycle energy by using warm air from the equipment compartment to help heat the water in the spa, rather than using cold outside air.

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“Young families, maturing families, empty nesters – anyone can see themselves living here,” says Marc Brown, Development Manager (Amber Trails) at Genstar, the company that designed and developed this established and growing community. From its humble beginnings in Winnipeg 50 years ago, Genstar has since transformed property across North America into some of the most desirable residential new home communities, and brought enduring value to each one. Amber Trails is no exception. With Phase 12 now sold out, and the servicing of Phase 13 now complete with new home building well underway there, Brown expects the momentum at Amber Trails to continue at a strong pace. In fact, he notes that two additional phases are already being planned. Brown attributes the popularity of Amber Trails - bordered by Templeton Avenue, Leila Avenue and Pipeline Road - to a number of factors. The extensive linear pathway system, which links the neighbourhood’s parks, lakes and schools is a proven attraction used for both active and passive recreation.

“The linear trail system is an example of the lasting legacy Genstar creates in our communities – it’s our trademark,” Brown says. Amber Trails is conveniently located near the Leila Avenue and McPhillips Street commercial districts, including Garden City. Residents can take advantage of Amber Trails’ close proximity to grocery stores, restaurants and entertainment. Other city amenities, like Seven Oaks Hospital, are nearby.

A new K to Grade 8 school, which will include a daycare, is set to open in Amber Trails in 2014. Brown says this is testament to the positive reputation this development has earned, especially among families. “There are lots of people who are excited and happy to live in Amber Trails and they are in turn inviting friends and family to experience all there is to offer here.”

The development is also within easy reach of public transit and major routes, including the Perimeter Highway, so whether commuting downtown or heading to cottage country, Amber Trails makes for the perfect home base. Because Genstar is constantly assessing the needs of current and potential residents, Amber Trails offers a variety of lot sizes, plus an affordable range of home styles. Single detached homes, duplexes and apartment complexes are designed to appeal to many demographics and enhance the diverse, vibrant community. When complete, this 400-acre community will offer about 1,600 single-family homes. Renowned homebuilders Qualico, Silverton Homes, Gino’s Homes, Randall Homes, A & S Homes, Kensington Homes and Ventura Custom Homes are contributors to the success of Amber Trails, thanks to their inspired home designs and floor plans. Most of these builders are represented at the 2012 Fall Parade of Homes, so potential homebuyers have a great opportunity to see the range of styles for themselves.

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At 20 years young, Amber Trails continues to be the hotspot for new home building in northwest Winnipeg. It’s easy to see why. With its thoughtfully planned neighbourhoods, network of trails and green spaces, access to amenities and builders committed to quality home construction, Amber Trails is an ideal place to live.

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Stepping through the front door, an 11-foot ceiling, black marble foyer opens to reveal a floor-to-ceiling, black, copper and taupe-tinted slate pillar which houses a two-sided gas fireplace. This warm, rustic atmosphere moves through the rest of the home with antique

Paloma oak hardwoods from Curtis Carpets, window coverings by Interior Illusions, 10-foot ceilings in the formal dining room, kitchen and great room, and large windows along almost every wall to bring in the natural light from the beautiful scenery of this golf course set development. Off a four-person casual living space, which is tucked around the corner from the kitchen, there are two more ways to enjoy the outdoors. One end features pocket doors leading to a fourseason sunroom, while the other side opens to a covered deck. The dinette itself features four large windows, letting in the light for a bright dining setting.

custom dividers and shelving, and an ensuite with tan-tiled flooring, a tiled five-foot shower, Jacuzzi tub and floating maple vanity. Downstairs in the fully finished basement, another 1,500 square feet offers a vast space for a pool table, wet bar, and entertainment centre, if so desired. The nine-foot ceilings, wood structured floors and heated crawl space ensure the lower level remains a warm, welcoming area.

The kitchen features portabello finished cabinetry, corner pantry, granite countertop, and u-shaped, 10-foot island with a faux metallic finished front. The textured shine of this unique material allows the rich, dark maple cabinetry to stand out and complements the stainless steel hood and appliances. Moving away from the hub of the home, a hallway leads to a laundry/mudroom with access to the three-car garage, as well as a main floor bathroom and additional bedroom. The master bedroom features a large walk-in closet with

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Gino’s Homes’ designs appeal to a wide range of clients, thanks to their open concept, spacious, functional designs. This 1,980 square-foot, raised bungalow located in La Salle’s Kingswood South development, offers all the space a family with kids could want, or an arrangement desirable to a couple of empty nesters who love to entertain. Whoever the homeowner, everyone will appreciate the aesthetic appeal of 54 Medinah Drive.

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Building Community By Kelly Gray

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This fall, the Parade of Homes will make it easier than ever to find out what all the excitement is about. According to Jim Gallagher, Land Development Consultant for the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation, Bridgwater builders will offer 32 showhomes during the event. “This is the most we have ever had and will represent 25 percent of all showhomes in the Parade, giving us considerable exposure,” he says. What people will discover when they drive into Bridgwater is a community where the servicing is largely completed and all phases in Bridgwater Forest established with just 100 more lots going out to builders this fall. Inside the development are all the amenities one would expect. There are parks, fountains and lots of park benches. When all four Bridgwater neighbourhoods are complete, they will have some of the

most extensive trail networks among any new development. Indeed, the neighbourhood will eventually sport an impressive 43.6 kilometers of trail and 86.5 kilometers of sidewalk. “In other communities sidewalks are found only on collector roads. We build sidewalks on one side of most streets and have also built pedestrian paths throughout. Our idea has been to create a homogenous community where people can interact. Sidewalks are a good way to get out and meet your neighbours.” The design of the homes is another contributing factor in the development of community. According to Gallagher, the Bridgwater neighbourhoods are so popular because they stepped out of the traditional mould of housing design. He remarks that they have architectural controls that see garages blended into house plans rather than loudly stick out and rule the design aesthetics. This allows for more visible front doors and less of that garage emphasis that dominates the vast majority of developments. “We wanted to develop a plan that had a better streetscape and was more conducive to a blended neighbourhood,” he says. Accessibility is another important box tick. The Bridgwater neighbourhoods offer the largest number of visitable homes in Winnipeg’s new development market. These homes are designed to make access easy with no front steps, wide

entrances and hallways, and other features that are attractive to those with mobility issues, young families and people who are interested in buying a new home in which they can age in place. According to Gallagher, 19 of the 32 showhomes will come from this category. The Bridgwater neighbourhoods are also about choice. Gallagher comments that all along the idea has been about inclusiveness and complete neighbourhood planning. This means that residences cover the full range from luxury to something a little more modest. There are even townhome and apartment condos with hundreds of new units now underway. With Bridgwater Forest moving toward completion, people can start thinking about Bridgwater Lakes, an adjacent development where builders already have two thirds of the 1,200 lots in their possession. It’s expected that servicing will be wrapped up on this development next year. Once this is done, it will be full speed ahead on Bridgwater Trails, the third residential neighbourhood in this highly popular development. “We established ourselves at the beginning at a location where the traditional would have to be rethought. In the process we discovered a desire in the hearts of homebuyers in Winnipeg for an all inclusive neighbourhood that was based on the principals of community.”

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For decades, Winnipeggers have been flocking to the city’s southwest sector, making it the leading destination for new home purchases. Among the communities in this area, the Bridgwater neighbourhood stands out as the fastest growing and most popular. In fact, the community, located off Waverly St. near the University of Manitoba, Victoria General Hospital, and a wealth of shopping, dining and entertainment options, will see more than 400 homes built this year.

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Can you be both contemporary and classic? Arlt Homes shows that you certainly can, with their two new showhomes opening in time for the Fall Parade of Homes.

“It’s like an inverted two-storey house,” states Jason Arlt. “Rather than building up, a walkout design allows clients to make the most of their lower level space. It’s becoming a very popular style of home.”

Outfitted in a sophisticated style, the home features lighter décor using distressed walnut flooring, off-white millwork, and Cambria quartz countertops. Arlt suggests it’s a polished look, but with some interesting details making it a more transitional style. If contemporary is the look you’re after, Arlt Homes’ Sage Creek offering might better meet your needs. Also a walkout bungalow, this home has over 3,300 square-feet of living space and

feels more urban with 10-foot ceilings, large windows and contemporary lighting. Light and airy materials can be found throughout, such as faded oak flooring, flat fronted kitchen cabinetry and quartz countertops (with just a hint of sparkle). With over 35 years of experience in the residential construction industry and with precise attention to detail, the team at Arlt Homes can help you realize your new home. Customers can choose from Arlt’s award winning designs or custom build the home of their dreams.

“The building process should be enjoyable, not stressful. We pride ourselves on developing and maintaining great relationships with our subtrades and clients so that we can all communicate effectively throughout the build.”

He suggests this floor plan is ideal for a family with slightly older kids, or empty nesters that have family come to stay with them. “The floor plan not only looks great, but it’s really usable. Every square foot is maximized.” It’s also the added touches that make each square foot count. The Bridgwater Lakes showhome boasts features such as a small wet bar in the great room, theatre area in the rec room, ensuite bathroom with stand-alone tub, shower and water closet, and of course, full-sized walk-in closet in the master bedroom. The home also takes full advantage of the stunning views. Arlt Homes has designed a 30autumn 2012 | STYLE MANITOBA | 85

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Bridgwater Lakes, located in south west Winnipeg, offers generous-sized custom homes built along three lakes, paved walkways and abundant green spaces. Arlt Homes’ walkout bungalow in Bridgwater Lakes can certainly be called spacious. Offering over 3,400 square feet of living space, the home includes a fully finished lower level with two bedrooms, full bath and rec room.

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Welcome Home When Discovery Homes set out to create their contemporary styled Parade of Homes entry at 32 Bridge Lake Drive, they contemplated what mattered most to potential homeowners. “We considered what would make the mom happy or what would make the son happy. We wanted to target that family demographic but also showcase it in a modern design,” says Joshua Rist, General Manager. What resulted was a 2,395 square foot, twostorey, four-bedroom house, complete with great family features. For dad, a custom-built entertainment unit in the great room with maple shelving, tile work, large screen T.V. with integrated wall and ceiling speakers, and a cozy, two-sided fireplace. For mom, a sleek kitchen with maple cabinets, Caeserstone countertops, imitation travertine backsplash and a “waterfall” island, where the stone comes down on each side for a smooth edge, and a built-in wine rack.

The master bedroom boasts a large ensuite with heated floors, drop-in tub, double sink with pendant accent lighting, and a custom shower. Don’t miss this stunning showhome during the Parade!

Southwynn also ensured the timeless look of the home. Exotic tigerwood flooring flows through the main floor, which hosts a great room with high lofted ceilings, a sunshine room, large kitchen and dining area, oversized hallways, Jack and Jill bathroom off the two bedrooms, master bedroom with ensuite and a large high-tech executive office. Modern custom maple millwork, and a combination of light and dark kitchen cabinetry complement the colours in the flooring.

Southwynn Homes and Absolute Décor (the designer) used ceramic tile in abundance to target high traffic areas, while creating warmth and longevity. The client’s vision included features such as an entrance mosaic alongside a limestone feature wall, and inset stain-glass. The lower level is equally inviting with large windows, high ceilings and grand spaces.

Easy Access & Comfort for Everyone This exclusive Winnipeg home may look like a classic custom-built residence with its three-car garage and limestone siding on the outside. But inside, it’s the house of the future. Southwynn Homes worked closely with their client to integrate numerous technological elements into this modern home. From the main floor to basement elevator, to automatic sliding glass office doors and touch pad door control systems, technology plays a role in this house. Structural enhancements, such as ground level entrances and drive-thru garages, make it easy to maneuver through all kinds of weather.

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The first floor also hosts a naturally lit laundry room, den/office, and a back entrance large enough for a bench and extra storage space. Upstairs, along with three bedrooms, is a small multipurpose room that can change with the family’s stages - just storage, then a playroom, then a kid’s homework space.

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No Compromise For some years now, East St. Paul has been a major attraction to those looking to locate new homes on larger estate sized lots in a country setting that offers all the urban conveniences. As a result, the community, just on the northern edge of Winnipeg, has seen considerable popularity thanks to proximity to schools, recreation, shopping and the city’s employment market. Now, the opportunity to locate in East St. Paul continues with By The Park, an exciting new development that features more than 70 ample lots in a setting that offers much. According to developer Sid Brar, a Winnipeg businessman with previous experience creating new communities in North Kildonan, the site is one that offers all the amenities one might expect in Pritchard Farm alongside closeness to community attractions such as soccer fields and baseball diamonds. Moreover, By The Park delivers the kind of freedom to develop not available in most planned communities. Brar reports that buyers are free to pick any builder they wish. “In most new home developments, the builders own the lots and buyers work with them to come up with a suitable plan for housing. At By the Park, buyers pick the site and then shop for the best builder for the job,” he says, commenting that there has been interest from the building community to pick up some of the gorgeous 80 by 200 foot lots and hold them for customers.

“It is our hope that people take advantage of this opportunity for creativity. Sure, we have architectural controls and a central plan that protects the overall integrity of the community design as well as new home investments, but we want to work with creative inputs to offer a unique community,” he says. Brar and his team have situated a two-phase development between Sperring Ave and Gateway Rd just beyond the Perimeter Highway. Inside, are country-sized lots set against a developed lake in the centre and a large recreational area to the north that features a host of playing fields to keep kids occupied. Services like sewer, water and electricity are already installed. Further, he reports that they are working with some of the best landscape architects and engineers in the business. “We chose Stantec and McGowan Russell for their experience and skills. In fact, when we

asked the municipality who they would like to work with, they mentioned these firms as ones that displayed a lot of professionalism over the years with adjacent developments.” Brar comments that the lake is an important aspect to the public areas. As such, they are spending a lot of effort on design and will be landscaping the lake to bring out its natural elements. “The lake will have houses with walkout basements on the shore with sidewalks ambling around the green space. Our plan will see us build two fountains for the lake as a way to keep

water fresh and offer an eye appealing feature to the community,” he comments, adding that pathways will also extend from the lake to the soccer fields, making a trip to an after dinner sports match as easy as hopping on a bike. “This is a location that has it all, from green space and a lake to a fully developed recreational area. We’re close to Winnipeg and all its amenities, but offer more space than you would typically find inside the city limits. Taxes are also lower. Really, this is as close as you get to a no compromise situation when it comes to new home development,” concludes Brar.

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With several lots already spoken for, the community will feature homes on a scale similar to those found in neighbouring areas. According to Brar, they are expecting home sizes from 1,600 square feet with double attached garages to 2,100 square feet with cab over garage designs.

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More Living Room OAK BLUFF WEST PROVING HIGHLY POPULAR By Lynne Mustard Oak Bluff West is “proving itself already,” says Randy Somerville, President of Somerville Design Homes. “It’s off to a great start. “I see a great deal of growth there over the next few years,” Somerville states. He also says that once people put down roots in Oak Bluff, “they stay and raise their families and truly make it their home.” He speaks from experience, as Mr. Somerville has been a resident of Oak Bluff himself for over 15 years. Further, he says, there’s a lot of pent-up demand for the popular area. Oak Bluff is located just outside the Perimeter, where McGillivray Boulevard meets highways 2 and 3. It’s a friendly rural community with lower property taxes, large lots and easy access to city amenities. Oak Bluff West is a new residential development on its western edge. Home sites in the first phase are selling quickly. The release of Phase 1B is anticipated this fall, and Phase Two in the spring of 2013. Somerville says the large lots, about 70 to 80 feet wide and 140 feet deep, are fuelling interest. “Many people want more space. Oak Bluff West offers much larger lots than developments in the city and for a very reasonable price.”

better, without selection barriers,” Somerville declares. “We use the best materials and employ some of the best trades in the business. Somerville Homes also has its own millwork shop and crafts all the cabinetry, staircases, and any custom millwork that’s needed.” To ensure the quality of every Somerville home is consistent, Somerville’s own staff also do all the framing and interior finishing.

Showhome Village Seven builders are involved in Oak Bluff West; five of them have showhomes open for the Fall Parade of Homes, all on Benson Boulevard.

Frank Cotroneo, Sales Manager, Artista Homes, a multiple, award-winning company, points out a unique feature of their showhome, a 2,400 square foot bungalow. “There’s an extra staircase in the triple-car garage to the home’s lower level, so you have direct access from within the garage to the storage area, mechanical room and the rest of the house. The advantage is that you don’t have to track through the house with hockey equipment or to work on projects.” Artista is known for creating luxury homes and incorporating the latest in design ideas. Other features in this showhome include a covered entry with a custom oversize front door. Inside, the home’s sophisticated design includes the linear flames of a ribbon-style fireplace and stainless steel handrails with cables as balusters. A ceiling height of 12 feet allows for incredible windows that capture the scenic view of wetlands. Stone accents flow throughout the house. A home theatre with a 120” screen, games area with pool table and a home gym with rubberized floor and mirrored wall are found in the lower level, along with the fourth bedroom. Cotroneo agrees with Randy Somerville about the enduring popularity of Oak Bluff and that its convenient location to the city is a huge factor. “You’re minutes away from any amenity you could ever want. Oak Bluff itself has its own school, rec centre with hockey rink and other community activities. When Artista first heard about the Oak Bluff West development, we definitely wanted to be part of it. The lot prices are very good and we thought our higher end homes would fit well in Oak Bluff West.”

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South Pointe offers much to those seeking

South Pointe is a 480-acre master planned mixed-use community developed by Ladco, a company that is among the most experienced in Winnipeg. Expectations are that when complete the development will incorporate approximately 1,500 single-family homes, and about 25 acres of multi-family housing, eventually accommodating upwards of 2,000 families. As well, a large portion of South Pointe will be public reserve, which will include more than 64-acres of lakes and parks. Also included in the area will be up to 50 acres of commercial land that will potentially host a wide variety of services such as retail, office space, and entertainment. According to David Borger, Vice President of Land Development with Ladco, they are averaging over 200 lot sales a year, making South Pointe one of the fastest growing communities in the city. Behind this he says, is responsiveness to market demand as well as location. He

“The community has taken on a more mature appearance with the entrance gate, lakes and parks more established, playgrounds built and even a toboggan hill,” says Borger, noting that South Pointe offers much in terms of its attention to the outdoors. Not only is there an extensive trail system and sidewalks, but also the developer has taken the ecosystem well into account. For example, while many communities utilize drainage ponds that are bordered by gravel and landscaping, South Pointe has turned to Mother Nature for a slate of plant species that make the wetland lake system in the neighbourhood as natural in appearance as one would find. Further, the upland ecosystem involves about 30 plant species that grow away from the wetlands. These native species planted at South Pointe have been chosen to suit specific growing conditions of different areas of the site with flowering native species changing the floral landscape from June through August.

University of Manitoba, the Victoria General Hospital and the Kenaston and Pembina shopping districts. For those with cottages, the neighbourhood is close to the Perimeter Highway and offers quick access to highways out of town, making a trip to the lake a lot more convenient.” Ladco’s Manager of Land Development Mike Carruthers notes that South Pointe is moving right along. He suggests that strong sales have them preparing Stages 5 and 6, a 350-lot section that will see home construction begin by year’s end. Stage 7 will be the last stage, and Carruthers comments that they expect to have servicing completed here by the end of 2013. Before this happens however, South Pointe will welcome its first multi-family project, where as many as 100 multi-family townhomes will become available. A formal announcement will follow in the months to come. Borger and Carruthers invite families to point compasses to the city’s most exciting new home community and investigate South Pointe. “Come to the Parade of Homes and find out for yourselves why South Pointe has become one of Winnipeg’s most sought after new home addresses,” says Borger.

“We are also close to many amenities, making South Pointe a new home development that offers few compromises. We are close to the

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to live in the highly popular southwest sector of the city. Indeed, the excitement is such that after only a few years of construction, streets and playgrounds in South Pointe are already filled with active children while parents stand in front yards talking to neighbours. A quick drive through the community reveals the fact that this area has found considerable favour with Winnipeggers looking for comfortable new homes in an affordable family friendly development.

reports they have teamed with the province’s top homebuilders who comprise a Who’s Who of contractors that have created a slate of winning designs. In fact, last year Maric Homes won the Gold Medal at the fall Parade of Homes for its South Pointe property at 8 Cypress Ridge.

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Artista Homes is ready to unveil their latest Luxury Home Collection during the 2012 Fall Parade of Homes. This year’s portfolio blends contemporary styling with a traditional warmth and functionality that Manitobans have come to expect in every Artista Home.

Once inside the home, you’re greeted by stunning Tyndall stone accent walls, and a piano space surrounded in glass. Also on the main floor is a truly remarkable kitchen with white cabinetry and high-gloss white tile, complemented by 18-foot ceilings that were designed to create an open, airy space.

The master bedroom features heated tile floors, brick accent walls, free standing tub and a wet bar that will make you feel like you’re in paradise.

In South Pointe, Artista Homes has introduced a 3,500 square foot gem. The two-storey, modern multilevel home also features a front balcony under a unique roofline.

The next stop is in Sage Creek (62 Silver Sage). The two-storey exterior and three-car garage is beautifully detailed with Tyndall stone and wood accents. The natural feel carries to the interior, where you’ll find pine character ceilings, skylights that grace the sunroom and a chef style kitchen. The luxury continues with a three-sided fireplace in the master bedroom, and a wet bar featuring mirror TV in the walkout lower level, making it a hot entertainment spot.

Within the home, the raised great room creates a wonderful space, with large windows that let in an abundance of natural light. The walkout rear landing will give the homeowner direct access to a backyard retreat, and a lower level that boasts 12-foot ceilings.

The last stop is 28 Benson Blvd. in Oak Bluff West, one of Manitoba’s newest developments. The bar, featuring a brick-work ledge, is just part of the lower level package, which includes a large theatre room, a gym and floor to ceiling mirrored wall with a mirrored T.V.

For the lower level, Artista chose to take the theatre room to the next level, with an ultimate hockey themed room, complete with hockey rink boards and glass surround.

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The first stop on the tour is Artista’s display home in Bridgewater Lakes (43 Bridgelake). As you approach this home, you can see that it stands out from the crowd. This home features an amazing 5,300 square feet of living space, three balconies with outstanding views, and a unique courtyard surrounded by fountains.

Upstairs you’ll find an abundance of living space, including an office (with a personal balcony), additional bedrooms, a loft space, and a master bedroom that also features a balcony with a lake view.

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Designing Differently By Carly Peters

Some say limitations are only in the mind, but that wasn’t always true when it came to custom homebuilding in developments in and around the city. The way lots were physically graded and the architectural guidelines meant builders were forced to design clients’ homes in a more typical fashion. But since that time, developments such as Deer Pointe, Bridgwater Forest, South Pointe and others are changing the way builders can create and buyers can live. “More walkout basement lots are being created and new style lookout basement lots that back onto lakes, forests and park areas are becoming very popular. Also new ‘visitable’ lots, which are wheelchair accessible, offer many new design choices. Larger lots in developments that back onto golf courses are also becoming very sought after. These are all very exciting elements for us as builders/designers and for the consumer. It has opened up unique opportunities to create different design choices for clients,” says Rob Swan of Huntington Homes. New concept lookout basement lots and visitable lots, which have not been offered until recently, are now being created.

Huntington Homes was the first builder in Manitoba to standardize on the structural wood basement floor back in 1995, ensuring the

area formerly known as “the basement” would become known as the “lower level.” All of these new choices have had a positive effect on interior layouts. Swan notes, for example, the location of the dining area, which is often located at the front of the home, has now been moved to the rear of the home to take advantage of the fabulous views.

Swan also points to the design flexibility in South Pointe, where the developer’s architectural guidelines are allowing for additional opportunities, such as angled garages and ample lot sizes, not offered in many other developments. “We are pleased to be involved with these developments to offer our clients a wide array of choices,” he says.

Huntington Homes is certainly embracing these new opportunities with their two Fall Parade showhomes. This custom homebuilder’s walkout bungalow in Deer Pointe in Headingley offers over 3,500 square feet of total living space and backs onto a waterway, golf course and mature forest, while their spacious 3,400 square foot 55 Bridge Lake Drive showhome in Bridgwater Forest features a walkout lower level on the parkway and the lake.

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“Land developers have really stepped up to the plate by being more imaginative to create these choices that have changed the landscape from a design point of view,” says Swan. “With a wood structural basement floor and proper HVAC systems, developing the lower level increases the total square footage of comfortable living space without having to increase the overall size of the house.”

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This new home development by Genstar, located a mere 20 minutes north of Winnipeg in the town of Stonewall, gives homeowners the quiet and space they crave, with access to all the amenities they love. Situated within a scenic, rural setting, Stone Ridge Meadows residents are within easy reach of all Stonewall has to offer, from its historic and charming downtown area, to its great selection of stores and restaurants, to its schools, hospital and recreational facilities. At the heart of this vibrant bedroom community is Stonewall Quarry Park, a local multi-use attraction. Just a 10-minute drive east takes you to the prime bird watching territory of Oak Hammock Marsh, while cottage country in the Interlake region is within easy reach. Winnipeg is a short commute south on a straight, twinned highway. Factor in the safety, friendly people and sense of community that comes from living in a small town, and Stone Ridge Meadows is clearly an attractive option for new homebuyers.

Stonewall Mayor Ross Thompson says “Council works with Genstar and other developers to provide a mix of housing types and pricing, plus environmental and recreational open space features for healthy, progressive living.”

landscape. “We also integrated our pond system for land drainage and included fountains to add another level of attraction to this development,” Boles says.

Stone Ridge Meadows already has a flourishing neighbourhood of its own. According to Carrie Cameron, a Stone Ridge Meadows resident for over three years and the third family to move into the development, “the best part about living here is the people. As we watched the houses appear, we also saw something else happen; we saw a community emerge and friendships formed.” Cameron is clearly delighted about the camaraderie among her new neighbours that has already led to an annual tradition: a block party. Cameron says that beyond the great people, she enjoys the scenic beauty of the walking paths winding through lush forest and pond areas. According to Genstar Development Manager Dave Boles, “we made every effort to maintain and accentuate the natural beauty of the area as we developed Stone Ridge Meadows.” A four-acre stand of trees was left intact, and a recreational trail system added so residents could enjoy the many features of the park-like autumn 2012 | STYLE MANITOBA | 99

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If your heart is in the country but you want the convenience of the city, Stone Ridge Meadows delivers the best of both worlds.

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With 143 lots in three phases spread out over 55 acres, Stone Ridge Meadows offers plenty of space to live and play. Lots in the most recently developed Phase II vary in size from a minimum 60’ wide up to 75’ wide.

“The width of these lots lend themselves particularly well to bungalow style homes, and allows room for even a 3-car garage if one desires,” notes Boles. He stresses the affordability of a 60’ lot at Stone Ridge Meadow is significant compared to a standard 40’ city lot. “Every single lot in the development backs on to some sort of public land – park, trail or pond – so you don’t have a rear neighbour,” Boles says, adding a limited number of larger lots back onto a forested area, making them the perfect, private space to build a dream home. Complementing the gorgeous natural surroundings are the beautiful single-family homes being built at Stone Ridge Meadows by leading custom builders. These include Warkentin Custom Homes, A & S Homes, Hilton Homes, Kensington Homes, Ventura Custom Homes, and Trikor Builders, all of which will have showhomes available for viewing in the Fall Parade of Homes. Each builder brings their unique styles and floor plans to their custom homes, but all have something in common – they must meet Genstar’s high architectural standards.

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“We review every home plan to make sure it meets our expectations for new home builds, and our builders always go above and beyond them,” Boles says. Whether it’s a bungalow or a two-storey, Genstar’s builders provide a wide range of possibilities for quality, stylish homes at Stone Ridge Meadows. “When our house was complete, I had an overwhelming feeling of pride seeing our vision realized,” Cameron says. “We have built our dream home in our dream neighbourhood.” With 50% of Stone Ridge Meadows sold out, and momentum growing, Boles recommends that interested homebuyers act quickly if they want to secure their lot. “They can contact Genstar or any one of our builders for information on available lots,” Boles says. From young families to empty nesters, all residents will enjoy the tranquil, yet thriving, lifestyle of the Stone Ridge Meadows and larger Stonewall community. It is, quite simply, a natural place to live.

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Just a short drive from Winnipeg, Stone Ridge Meadows in Stonewall offers a touch of country living with city amenities close by. Having worked in this development for a number of years, Warkentin Custom Homes knows how to bring the two lifestyles together with their fall Parade of Homes offering. The 1,879 square foot bungalow at 3 Campbell Rd, which includes a three-car garage, is set on an oversized lot with ample windows from which to enjoy the country landscape. The exterior reflects the surroundings with natural slate stone and acrylic stucco for a classic meets modern mix. Inside, wide-planked white oak flooring flows through the kitchen, dining and great room, while a natural stained walnut is featured in cabinetry, a custom built entertainment centre and floor to ceiling accent wall that surrounds a linear ribbon fireplace. You’ll also find custom wall coverings in the master bedroom, and a large ensuite with floating vanity, custom tile and freestanding soaker tub. Two additional bedrooms and a mudroom round out the floor plan.

For 30 years, the family-run business has worked closely with clients to create their ideal country or city home. From contemporary designs to

classic decor, details are client driven with the help of Warkentin’s interior designer and on-site supervisor.

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Sage Creek is a refuge from the demands of a busy life. Through the changing seasons, you can look out over the wetlands and enjoy nature’s dramatic spectacle. There’s beauty here beyond that of nature. Architectural standards ensure a neighbourhood, and homes, of exceptional quality. At the end of the day, there’s no better place to come home to than Sage Creek.

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Live the Alfresco Dream IN AN INTEGRATED TERRACE HOME IN SAGE CREEK By Lynne Mustard The distinctive cantilevered roof and arresting front elevation of Hearth Homes’ new Integrated Terrace home design in Sage Creek are very appealing. However, the home’s most attractive feature may be the secret outdoor space it harbours.

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Think alfresco, private, intimate and gorgeous. These aptly describe the rear yard of an Integrated Terrace home. “What completes the picture is a rear yard framed by the back elevation of the home and the triple garage,” states Eric Vogan, Land Development Manager, Qualico Communities. That space, removed from street and lane, can become anything you want: a terrace for entertaining, a secret garden, a meditative retreat or sensuous spa complete with hot tub. Rob Wickstrom, President of Hearth Homes, describes the rear yard at 7 Water Lily Lane in more detail. “The back door, which is glass, opens to a sizable raised deck with four steps down to the ground and the garage entry. Off the deck is a landscaped patio of interlocking brick with a firepit.” Together, he says, the deck and patio form the private integrated terrace.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing how Rob integrates the experience of moving in and out of doors. I think we’ll see outdoor kitchens and eating areas, outdoor fireplaces, beautifully shaded screened areas,” states Vogan.

Character and Style The integrated terrace and raked roof gives this home a lot of character and style, which continues indoors. Step into the foyer and you immediately experience the wonderful spaciousness of the home’s design. The ceiling soars to 11 feet high and this ceiling height extends throughout the open concept main level. “The house is about 1,400 square feet on the main level, with a very dramatic feel,” states

The home’s lower level is also filled with light and offers 905 finished square feet with two bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry room, and an oversized family room. The triple-car garage adds another dimension. “The garage is very large and ideal for the handyman or extra storage space or for parking a boat or snowmobile. Together with the integrated terrace, it makes the home very functional. There’s not a lot of maintenance but there’s a lot of useful space,” sums up Wickstrom. Hearth Homes has already designed three other configurations of the Integrated Terrace home for Water Lily Lane. “One is a larger bungalow than #7 and there are two different two-storey designs as well,” Wickstrom reports.

retreat that will offer a very appealing alternative to today’s busy homeowner,” Vogan says. He adds that there are many other custom builders doing amazing things in Sage Creek that must be seen. In addition to 7 Water Lily Lane, there will be a dozen more Sage Creek showhomes in the Fall Parade of Homes.

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The framing of the terrace will be completed to the homeowner’s individual taste with fencing or a living landscape screen of trees and hedges.

Wickstrom. Windows were placed strategically to capture the light. “The entry is split, with five steps up and eight down. The stairwell has a 10-foot high window, which lights up the entry as well as the stairwell. The large transom window above the front door carries light into the kitchen.” With large back windows as well, light shines right through this home.

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Beautiful Inside & Out By Leigh Patterson

Silver Sage in southeast Winnipeg’s Sage Creek development had many people “thinking pink” as it was constructed. Not only did this first pink home turn a few heads, it is raising awareness and dollars to help fight a disease that has touched the lives of many Manitobans. Designed and constructed by award-winning custom builder Maric Homes, the entire home, including rafters, joists and plywood, is framed in PinkWood lumber. PinkWood lumber is coated in a distinctively pink, low-VOC, environmentally friendly finish that makes it mould, fungus and rot resistant. PinkWood joists are coated in PinkShield, a new technology that swells when exposed to fire, insulating the wood from the heat of the flame. One of Maric Homes’ long-time partners, Springhill Lumber, discovered this product and was the first to introduce PinkWood to the Manitoba market. According to Don Henzel, Springhill Lumber’s Sales/Operations Manager, “The mould and mildew resistant qualities of PinkWood are especially critical for people

with respiratory or asthma issues. This product contributes to a healthy home.” Henzel notes that the fire retardant properties are “one of PinkWood’s paramount safety benefits.” This is especially true for I joists, which tend to burn quickly. PinkWood doubles the burn time and this extra protection provides homeowners with extra crucial minutes to exit the home in case of a fire. “When Springhill presented PinkWood to us, we instantly realized what a great option it was for new home construction and our clients,” says Caroline Maric, Marketing Director with Maric Homes. In addition to PinkWood’s remarkable safety and structural benefits, Maric Homes also recognized the potential for the new product to generate support for a charitable cause close to the Maric family’s heart – the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF). “Cancer is something culturally and socially important on a broad scale, but breast cancer in particular hit really close to home,” Maric says.

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“All of our lives have been touched in one way or another by breast cancer.” According to Caroline Maric, Maric Homes decided to do more than just donate money. “We thought we could use our unique position as a Manitoba homebuilding industry leader to generate awareness, too.” This meaningful approach to a new home build has led to incredibly positive feedback. “We have had two separate network news features and amazing donation support from subtrades and clients,” Maric notes. Not only did Maric Homes surpass their $15,000 goal, but the company will also donate another $5,000 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation from the sale of the home. PinkWood also donates a portion of its sales to the CBCF. “Moving the company forward with new and innovative products like PinkWood is an exciting part of the evolution of construction,” Maric says. “We are trying to get the word out on PinkWood. We hope to use this product often on future homes for private clients and raise awareness in a charitable fashion.” In fact, Maric Homes is currently building another bungalow in Sage Creek, and their client chose to exclusively use PinkWood joists throughout the home because of its many advantages. Thanks to the PinkWood building materials, an efficient and elegant 2,257 square foot floor plan, and carefully selected elements from various local suppliers, this showhome is beautiful inside and out.

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Set on a walkout lot that backs onto a lake, it’s a home that’s meant to be lived in. “We sought to create an intelligently planned home for a growing family,” Maric says. “Our mandate had two basic guidelines – meet every expectation that the public has of a Maric Home, and put it into a competitively priced package.” “When doing the job we do, it is very important that we have trusted suppliers who have the same work ethic and standard of quality as we do,” Maric notes. For this project’s interior, the homebuilder chose such Winnipeg-based companies as Curtis Carpets and Super-Lite Lighting to provide the best products, best value and expertise. “Both Curtis Carpets and Super-Lite have been trusted suppliers and partners with Maric Homes for over 20 years,” says Maric. Curtis Carpets, another strong supporter of the CBCF, was a natural choice as the flooring provider and installer. “We are constantly looking for new products to use in our homes

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and the grey hardwood from Mercier was a new colour introduced this year,” Maric says. The 24” x 24” ceramic tile chosen is also in keeping with the contemporary look and is one of the latest lines from Ames tile. Local family-owned Super-Lite Lighting was Maric Homes’ supplier of choice for all the light fixtures. Carrying the modern look of the home, the light fixtures were chosen to reflect the clean white and grey theme. Pendants in the foyer, stairwell and dinette, along with the exterior fixtures, all have a brushed silver finish complemented by touches of white material or glass. The end result of this collaborative effort is a beautiful, functional, spacious home with all the hallmarks of one of Manitoba’s premier homebuilders.

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“It takes a great deal of time, energy and money to create the perfect home for each of our customers,” Maric concludes. “The strength of our partnerships with suppliers and trades ensure the best quality product and workmanship is in every Maric Home.”

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Fresh Modern Design By Gloria Taylor

When G & E Homes designed this very popular plan at 4 Bret Bay in Oakbank, the Steinbach-based builder that works throughout the province, including Winnipeg, created a showcase home that exemplifies what buyers were looking for: fresh modern design that incorporates the warmth and appeal of some of the best traditional amenities.

“It is a very bright house,” says Fast. “You can stand at one end of the house and look right out the back through the huge windows. It is awe-inspiring.”

Two pantries, stove, fridge and a grand island hug the sides of this galley kitchen. Bar stools flank one side of the island (complete with built-in bar) for easy gatherings, while a dining area to one side of the island offers separate space for a traditional dining room.

Once again, the master builder demonstrated versatility in how families can best use the space. An elegant dining room, complete with drop ceiling and recessed lights, is open-sided to allow the owners to expand the dining room table as needed. Bar stools line one side of the kitchen island and a spacious luxurious ensuite features glass shower, high-end materials and a separate area for the toilet.

“This is a very popular style for G&E Homes,” says Sales Manager Mike Fast. “The galley kitchen doesn’t take up a lot of space but makes the home feel very large. A younger crowd enjoys entertaining, and where they like to gather is often the kitchen,” he says.

Thanks to extra wide lots, G&E Homes was able to build nearly a 90-foot wide house on the lot.

Judges concurred, and the plan won a gold medal two years running in the Parade of Homes. At 25 Lions Gate in Steinbach, the company enriched the interior of this home with massive windows that cover most of one wall.

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An elegant galley kitchen with spacious big-house appeal creates an attractive and functional focal point in this home by G&E Homes in Oakbank. It’s a functional space that recognizes today’s reality: that many people still choose to congregate in the kitchen, the active hub of the home for many.

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G&E Homes has been building award-winning homes for 26 years. Strong customer service, integrity and quality product are all part of the mission to demonstrate excellence and good value for customers, whether building single-family homes or different types of condominiums. At present, there are two different condo projects with open showrooms that visitors can check out. One is at Oakbank in the Sienna Ridge Estates. There, the company is selling 28 bungalow-style and duplex-style condominiums starting in the mid-$200,000 range, says Fast. “There are five different plans to choose from, ranging from 1,052 square feet to 1,535 square feet.” Each has its own garage and driveway, and good use of design and materials to create a functional attractive home for buyers who won’t have to worry about tasks such as grass cutting or snow removal. A tenants’ association assumes responsibility for the maintenance of all common areas. The other is in Mill Creek in Steinbach, where G&E Homes is building a four-storey, 54-unit multi-level project with underground parking. “Both these condo developments are geared for ‘active adults’ or those who have no children,” says Fast.

Anyone who wants more information is encouraged to visit the website at http://www. gehomes.ca/show-homes.php for specific

information about the current show homes, which will also be open during the Parade of Homes beginning Sept. 15.

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“We offer clients full custom designed floor plans and build based on what people want in their home,” states Baertsoen. “Of course, we’re always trying to couple our premium construction standards in our homes with universally desired elements, such as open concepts, stairs that run from the garage to the lower level, full media areas, and unique fireplace designs.” Those elements are certainly included at 29 Benson Blvd. in Oak Bluff. The 1,975 square-

foot home with a 1,500 square-foot fully finished basement features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, open-concept main floor, wet bar in the basement, and linear, see-through gas fireplace, finished with quartz stone. But it also has those additional touches that make it a true home. The master bedroom offers a large ensuite bathroom with 10-foot vanity, dual sinks, five-foot shower with rain showerhead, and a wall-hung toilet, which offers a very clean look. Meanwhile, a main floor laundry room and a separate mudroom help keep families organized with ample “kiddie” cubby space. Mainly modern in design, the home features some of Paradigm’s traditional, almost country inspired details. On the exterior, acrylic stucco, which shows as a deep charcoal, is accented by wood grain Hardie board band details, aluminum clad wood grain windows and multi-white quartz stacked stone on the pillars and garage face.

The community of Oak Bluff allows for “a little more elbow room for green space, “says Baertsoen. The Benson Boulevard lot, at 72-feet wide and 140-feet deep, offers enough room for a pool, along with some space for a private backyard setting. The area, being developed by Qualico Land Development, features a newer school, walking paths and green spaces that appeal to a familybased client. “This is the first sub-division in which we’ve been affiliated with Qualico,” he states. “It’s been really great working with Qualico, and seeing the diversity in homes amongst the six other builders. There is some great variety and serious options for homebuyers in this upscale division.”

Inside, wood beams in the great room and other millwork finished in a weathered slate stain and hand-scraped, yellow birch hardwood flooring, complement the neutral coloured wall palette of grays and browns. Counter spaces in the kitchen, main bathroom and lower level bar take a little lighter approach in granite with waves of gray and black on a cream backing, while the kitchen island and ensuite boast darker brown and black granite countertops.

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When Jeff Baertsoen, Gerry Martel and Klaus Schneider founded Paradigm Custom Homes Inc. in 2004, they did so with the intention of treating their clients like a family, not just another house number. This includes listening to what people really want in their home design, and bringing them into the process of actually creating their living space.

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A Reflection of Personal Style Building a home is an exciting time and Pageantry Homes believes your home should be a reflection of their clients’ personal style and preferences. That is why the builder provides personalized service, taking the time to design a home that reflects their clients’ lifestyles, incorporating their ideas and modifying plans until what they envisioned is a reality. Werner and Frances Krempin started Pageantry Homes in 2005, but have been in the construction industry for over two decades. They know that workmanship is the cornerstone of a great company. Because of strong relationships they’ve developed with sub-trades and suppliers, their homes are built with outstanding craftsmanship and quality products. Pageantry’s new showhome, currently being built in Aspen Lakes, will be another fine example of the quality they bring to custom homes of all sizes and styles. Their former showhome (shown here) illustrates how using

contrasting colours and finishes can make a room striking in its own way.

glass rests on top of a hollow pan, which originally Rui thought would be filled with crushed glass, but instead holds sand with river washed rocks.

The dark shower with the light tile floor; the glass with the natural stone; and the fire and water all mix opposite elements for a contemporary look.

Yours To Dream, Ours to Build Building the home of your dreams shouldn’t mean only having choice A, B, or C. Titanium Custom Homes offer clients the opportunity to dream, create and live in the house they envision. “If you can’t find it, we’ll make it. There’s no limit to what’s available to our customers. That’s the true meaning of being a custom homebuilder,” state Rui and Elizabeth, owners of Titanium Custom Homes. This modern meets timeless styled bathroom is a prime example of the company’s ingenuity. Wanting a unique material to surround the oversized Jacuzzi bathtub, the company fabricated stainless steel trim to offset the glass around the tub deck. They also designed a 3 dimensional glass top vanity. The tempered

As proven with this Rivers West home, Titanium Custom Homes build just as solid as their name suggests. Rui says elements of home structure such as an eight and a halffoot ceiling in the basement, engineered floors and spray foam in joint cavities shouldn’t be considered upgrades, but rather standard specs.

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Dark espresso maple cabinets contrast with a Portobello glazed finish, highlighted by a backsplash featuring taupe coloured glass tile.

The glass cabinet with a contemporary style wine rack bestows a harmony between the contrasting finishes, while providing an elegant and functional space. This is what Pageantry Homes aspires to achieve in all their custom homes.

Modern Design Meets Time-tested Craftsmanship A recognized leader in custom home building, Irwin Homes has built homes in just about every upscale development in Winnipeg and beyond, whether it’s a sprawling manse complete with swimming pool, a family bungalow in the suburbs or a cottage in a wooded retreat. The master builder’s motto is Quality with Distinction. It is the company’s commitment to families, and sometimes generations of families, that it lives by day by day, project by project. The custom builder is especially adept at translating the vision of customers into the home of their dreams.

we always seem to find a solution to all the challenges that come along.” Blending the best of modern design with timetested craftsmanship, Irwin Homes will lead its clients through every aspect of the custom building process, from concept through to completion.

“I enjoy the challenge of creating a custom home,” says Irwin Homes’ Andrew Koop. “Anything is possible. If you can dream it, we can build it. Some people’s requests for their dream homes can be very daunting. But

Winnipeg, Pritchard Farm Southlands Village in East St. Paul and Assiniboine Landing in Headingly, where it is a designated builder, but the builder is always ready to put up homes on clients’ lots within Manitoba. Anyone who wants more information is invited to call the company at 204-661-5159.

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All Points Covered Buyers of Irwin Homes properties have long known that exceptional craftsmanship, design and materials go into the making of each home. And that includes all condominiums, from stand-alone bungalows to multi-floor, multi-unit developments. Irwin Homes has several condominium projects underway at present that visitors can explore and see for themselves. The premier development of Pritchard Farm Southlands Village in East St. Paul offers Irwin’s high-end quality standards in design, construction and materials in stand-alone bungalow condos in a spectacular setting of natural beauty. Some of the homes feature walkout basements for easy access to the creek and view out back. More information about the development can be found at www. pfsouthlandsvillage.com. Country Estates - The Oaks offers another great setting, but on the west side of Winnipeg just past Assiniboia Downs. Irwin Homes is building bungalow condos here as well for a carefree “lock and leave” lifestyle.

“People get a little of that country feel and privacy that they don’t get in the city, but they are very close to all the shopping and other benefits of city living,” says Joel Neufeld, of Irwin Homes, referring to Country Estates – The Oaks development. Visit the website for more information about this project at: http://longboatdevelopment.ca/ our-projects/projects/the-oaks

In a different type of development, Irwin Homes is also building a four-storey multilevel condominium development on South St. Anne’s Road. Visit www.creekbendcondos.com for more information. Neufeld invites anyone who wants more information on the Irwin Homes’ condominium projects to call the office at 204-661-5159

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“You won’t believe it’s a condo!”

When you first drive into this lovely, rural neighbourhood of custom bungalows, it’s hard to believe it has all the perks of condo living. But it does. In Pritchard Farm Southlands Village, a professional property manager tends to all the outdoor chores, giving you more time for the things you enjoy.

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Our Summers Are Short Enough! MAKING THE MOST OF CONDO LIVING IN A CUSTOM, DETACHED BUNGALOW By Lynne Mustard “I believe this concept is going to become more and more popular,” Diana Vogel says of Pritchard Farm Southlands Village, a neighbourhood of detached condominium bungalows in which she resides. “It’s such a nice alternative for downsizing, as opposed to going into an apartment or an apartment-style condo,” she states. Pritchard Farm Southlands Village is located just north of the Perimeter and east of Henderson Highway in East St. Paul. It’s a unique neighbourhood of detached homes with the benefits of condo living. A professional property management firm handles all the outside work on the owners’ behalf. “We really have the best of both worlds,” Vogel explains. “You have a freestanding home which you get to custom design to your liking and you don’t have to worry about any of the outside work with regard to yard maintenance or snow removal.” Her neighbour, Janet McCowan on Silverside Drive, agrees. She and husband Rudi lived in an apartment condominium for four years and then moved into their custom-built condo bungalow in Pritchard Farm Southlands Village. They find they like having their own home again, without having to “deal with the yard.”

Neither Vogel nor the McCowans had ever built a home before. Vogel worked with Maric Homes

to build a stunning, custom, walkout home with a water view, while the McCowans chose to custom build with Arlt Homes. “It was an adventure,” McCowan declares, “and we’re very happy with how it turned out.” Her husband retired last year and they have plans to travel. “For us, it’s a good fit for our lifestyle.” David Vanderwees, fellow Village resident and Business Development Manager of Online Business Systems says, “We think it’s great, even though initially, I was pessimistic and my friends gave me the gears about this whole condo lifestyle.”

He adds that his previous home was on a third of an acre, with a swimming pool and lots of grass to cut. “The kids are teenagers now and we wanted to downsize a bit. In our other place, I was doing four to six hours of yard work a week. Here, it’s all done. I come home from work and the grass is cut. In the winter, the walk and driveway are shovelled. I sold my snowblower, my lawn tractor, my weed-eater; I don’t need that stuff anymore.” Vanderwees now has more space in his garage and more time to spend on the golf course. His 1,750 square foot bungalow, built by Irwin Homes, “feels like a much larger house because of the layout.” he explains. “We feel like we have more living space. We really like the style of our home.” Vanderwees identified other benefits of living in Pritchard Farms Southlands Village. The condo fees are “fairly low, around $179 a month,” which he declares a “wash,” all things considered. Elmhurst, Pine Ridge, and The Meadows golf courses are close and there are many options for shopping. He lists the nearby town of Birds Hill, the Safeway and Sobeys on Henderson Highway, which are a 10-minute drive away, and the plethora of shopping on Highway 59 and Regent Avenue. “We love the convenience of this new condo lifestyle. Not owning it all is a good thing,” he declares. “Everybody’s busy. Hey - if I can get four hours back and get an extra round of golf in a week that’s an extra 12 to 16 rounds a year. Our summers are short enough!”

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The McCowans have four grown sons and also appreciate the space their 1,700 square foot bungalow condominium provides. “When the kids visit, we have room to spare,” Janet states.

Vogel’s home overlooks the wetlands

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• Close to all amenities – grocery, shopping, restaurants, etc. • Beautiful apartment style condominiums, ranging in 760-1230 square feet. • 1 or 2 bedrooms options – All units include an appliance package, storage locker & under ground heated parking! 4 design packages to choose from. • November 2012 possessions. For more information on Bridgwater Forest North Condominiums, call Myles Viklund, Rancho Realty Services (Manitoba) Ltd. 204-793-1000. Please also come to visit us at 101-25 Bridgeland Drive North.

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All Point Coverage

By Kelly Gray

The times they are a changing.’ Today, home options are considerably more numerous than 20 years ago. At the frontline of this new face of housing is StreetSide Development Corporation, a company that has brought some of Winnipeg’s most innovative condominium projects to market. A division of the Qualico Group of Companies, StreetSide has Winnipeg covered in the condo market with apartment style, townhome, or historic building conversions. Project locations include the historic East Exchange, St. Boniface, and Bridgwater Forest. In Bridgwater Forest, StreetSide has just completed the 85-unit Bridgwater Forest Townhome condominium and are well underway with NorthTown, another 31 townhomes in Bridgwater Forest. The townhomes range from 1,100 to 1,800 square feet and include a private entry, attached garage, entry patio, and second floor rear decks. The highly versatile and contemporary layouts are spacious and open to light with through unit views on the second floor living, dining, and kitchen areas.

In St. Boniface, StreetSide is working to redevelop a section of the old town with Verve Taché South, a four-storey 48-condo project at 760 Taché Avenue. Here, sizes go from 971 square feet to a huge 1,840 square feet. Features include a common rooftop patio, a great spot to enjoy unobstructed views of The Forks, Red River, Museum of Human Rights, the Esplanade Riel bridge, and the evening sunset across downtown Winnipeg.

The St. Boniface neighbourhood has been a great fit for StreetSide. With the great location and some of the best views in Winnipeg, there has been a strong interest from homeowners consisting of singles, couples, empty nesters, professionals, and in general, a great eclectic mix of urban buyers that have shown a pent-up demand for these homes. Moving across the river to downtown’s East Exchange, StreetSide is blending the old with the new in a series of conversions of historic structures in the city’s atmospheric downtown.

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District Condominiums is currently a project encompassing two buildings at 110 James Ave and 133 Market Ave, with three more projects in the planning stages. “Our goals have been to preserve the original façade and structure of the century-old buildings and combine elements of modern style, convenience and finishing, not to mention completely new electrical and mechanical systems. Being on the leading edge of continued downtown revitalization has been rewarding for the entire StreetSide team; part of downtown’s success is dependent on providing fresh ideas for the urban fabric,” says StreetSide Development Corporation Manager Marty Maykut. Whether it’s an apartment or townhome, new or historic, urban or suburban, StreetSide likely has a new condominium home for you.

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Coming this November, StreetSide will have the first apartment style condominiums ready in Bridgwater Forest with 48 units of a three phase, 161-unit project called Bridgwater Forest North condominiums. Apartment homes range from 760 square feet to over 1,200 square feet with both one and two bedroom options. All homes also include underground heated parking.

Following the success of StreetSide’s four projects in St. Boniface, the fifth is on the way. Mode Taché, located immediately to the south of Verve Taché, is currently framed and gearing up for February 2013 possessions. The successful sales launch in late July now has the building 40 percent sold.

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The Land of OZ By Kelly Gray

Winnipeg-based 5468796 Architecture’s design of the new condos at 90 Bole St. at River Ave. tend to leave people with the feeling they have left Kansas behind for the excitement of Oz. Indeed, thanks to thoughtful design the new OZ Condos are a cut above the standard fare people might find in apartment-style condo living options.

For example, Westland is one of only a handful of builders in Canada that can claim to be ISO (International Standards Organization) certified. To attain an ISO designation a company must exhibit quality at all levels, and this high level of attention is found throughout OZ. For example, the five-storey complex offers eight-inch precast concrete flooring with another two inches of

Realtor Alison Maharaj, who is marketing OZ, reports that there are 21 unique designs amid three formats in a 25-suite package. All offer a stunning modern approach with either balcony or courtyard walkout in floor plans from 850 square feet to 1,700 square feet for a penthouse. Formats include flats, lofts and townhouses in designs that deliver one bedroom with one and a half bathrooms in the smallest configuration, to three bedrooms and two and half bathrooms in the largest. Prices are above $300,000 for petfriendly light-filled suites. “The biggest selling point is likely the location. OZ Condos are situated in the heart of The Village. Residents, who comprise everyone from young professionals to empty nesters, are excited by the opportunities available. In The Village

you can feel free to decide to walk out for a meal at 11:00 or take advantage of the wealth of entertainment venues. Want a video after midnight or need something from the store? There are a number of 24-hour or late night retailers just steps away.” Amenities abound. The building offers heated underground parking that keeps cars toasty as well as safe and secure. There is also ample storage space so you don’t have to throw out that marlin fishing trophy you’ve been holding on to since that Mexican vacation three years ago. Suites are outfitted with all the bells and whistles, including the latest in appliances. “The finishes are all premium, and residents have the opportunity to sit with our in-house designer to discuss things like counters and other interior touches,” says Maharaj, adding that buyers won’t find options like kitchen laminates. Rather, counter surfaces tend to be quartz or granite, materials that are indicative of the overall quality of the suites. The realtor remarks that condo fees are low at OZ, a fact that has made them very market responsive. In fact, Maharaj reports that in the last three months they have sold 35 percent of the condos with interest continuing to build as people become aware of the site. She adds that suites come with a one-year warranty on workmanship and five years on the foundation. “People like this peace of mind,” says Maharaj, inviting those looking to make a positive move to consider the land of OZ on River at Bole in The Village.

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Built by Westland Construction, a 30-year leader in commercial and institutional property development, The OZ Condos are indicative of other projects where they have earned a reputation as a company that doesn’t cut corners.

topping to make suites as quiet as technology will allow. Energy efficiency is another key point that helps the building up the ante in terms of urban sustainability.

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Close to shopping, restaurants, a public library, all major schools and bus service, this location offers the convenience of a carefree condominium lifestyle with all the amenities near at hand. Fort Richmond Terrace offers 40 suites with three different floor plans. The plans all feature an open great room concept that proved to be very popular in the builder’s last two projects at Ash Creek and Oak Terrace Condominiums.

area, and boosting the square footage to 1,029 and 1,119 square feet,” says Tod Niblock, a marketing agent for the project along with his brother Troy Niblock. “We also have three suites available at 1,409 square feet with a rarely offered three bedroom, two full bathrooms layout,” he adds. All suites feature attractive maple cabinetry, modern stainless steel appliances, a convenient in-suite laundry room, and forced air heating and cooling. There are 19 suites available under $250,000 (including GST). The building features a central

elevator, heated underground parking and a separate storage locker for each suite. Hardwood floors and ceramic tile are available as upgrades. Fort Richmond Terrace is built to superior soundproofing standards, with an insulated floor and double wall system between suites, as well as tri-pane windows. A durable maintenance-free exterior and proven low utility costs contribute to an affordable common element. Preselling is in progress with interested customers invited to preview a display suite in one of the previous buildings by appointment.

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condominium project on Dalhousie Drive in Fort Richmond, could be one of the last opportunities for new construction in this well-established area.

Kitchen&Bath

‘Suite New Look By Carly peters

With top hats, champagne and a red carpet, The Ensuite Bath & Kitchen Showroom invited key industry guests to the opening of their new Kohler Next Generation showroom in March. For over 30 years, the showroom was a place where builders, designers and customers could come browse the large selection of high quality bath and kitchen products The Ensuite offered. It still performs that function, but under a new look - a look that you won’t see anywhere else in Winnipeg. Showroom Manager, Darren Puhacz, says the first thing people will notice when walking on to the floor is the way product is displayed.

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Everything now rests on white backgrounds, giving designers and homeowners a blank canvas to visualize that product in their chosen application.

The showroom is also utilizing three new 48inch monitors, located around the floor, so staff can sit down with clients to look up product online, or source some inspiration.

The layout and design is also very modular, allowing Puhacz to change displays and move new product in and old stock out faster for better selection.

“The Internet is such a powerful tool to incorporate with our consultation process. Clients can show us something that inspires them and we can work together to find a similar product, or staff can get into greater detail about the products we offer by showing the company’s website. It really helps to extend the experience and give our clients what they really want.”

“In the last five months, we have added a number of new products as soon as they became available,” he states. “It ensures we are at the forefront of current trends and quality product.”

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Kitchen&Bath And what are people wanting this fall? Ecofriendly products that cut down on water consumption, such as touchless technology on faucets for both the bathroom and kitchen. When it comes to style in the kitchen, there is a movement towards large single bowl sinks with crisp 90-degree corners notes Puhacz. Always on the lookout for high quality bathroom furniture, The Ensuite’s newest offering is a line of vanities and bathroom fixtures that feature three interchangeable coloured inserts for the spouts on the taps. Or for something a little less dramatic, white freestanding tubs (with coloured towels as accents) are making their presence known in bathrooms. “Bathroom design is still very contemporary with straight lines and clean looking fixtures,” says Puhacz. “Our consultants can certainly take clients through what’s the latest in design. Our big strength is our consultants, and their knowledge on the products they are talking about.” Even though the red carpet has been rolled up, consultants are still ready to show customers the showroom’s new style, and the latest product offerings at 1336 Sargent Avenue.

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Find Your Fixtures While Dufresne is known for their fabulous furniture, the store is also available for all your appliance needs. In the kitchen, your fridge can be functional and fresh all at once. LG’s mega capacity French door refrigerator offers up to 31 cubic feet of storage space, yet still fits the width of a typical 25 cubic foot fridge. The brand also features a host of cutting-edge innovations to help keep your wholesome food fresher, longer. The built in Fresh Air Filter removes odours, while the Multi-Air Flow design means food stays fresh no matter where you put it. Smart Cooling Plus System maintains the optimal humidity and temperature levels in the fridge, while the door-in-door design allows quick, easy access for the whole family to those items most often used without losing cold air from the refrigerator.

And if you are looking for a quick chill, the interior Blast Chiller cools many kinds of beverages to the perfect temperature - one can of pop or bottle of water can be chilled in less than five minutes, while a bottle of wine can take under eight. Want something a littler hotter? LG offers an infrared heating element to get your oven to broil temperature more quickly, cutting cooking time of common items, such as chicken breast, by 24 percent, and ensures your food is juicer than thermal cooking. The stainless steel oven’s 6.3 cubic foot capacity also gives you more usable space, allowing for the flexibility to cook more dishes at the same time. After you’ve made all those dishes, forget prewashing. LG dishwashers feature the powerful, yet gentle, TrueSteam option, which virtually eliminates the need to pre-wash and enables gentle cleaning for fragile items like stemware. 129

Three racks with many adjustable sections provide maximum loading flexibility while ensuring optimal cleaning performance. Plus, you’ll never know your dishes are being cleaned thanks to the LoDecibel system, a combination of sound reducing material and LG’s Slim Direct Motor, making it one of the quietest dishwashers in the industry. Just like the dishes, laundry can seem never ending. LG has a solution for that. At 6.0 cubic feet, the mega capacity washer is the largest capacity available in Canada. You’ll also save up to 20 minutes on each full-size load without sacrificing cleaning performance with TurboWash technology. Now you can wash bigger loads faster and spend more time doing what you love and less time doing laundry. Come down to Dufresne, and have an appliance expert show you their full selection of innovative LG appliances.

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THE SMART COOKTOP WITH A SIXTH SENSE FOR POTS AND PANS THERMADOR FREEDOM® INDUCTION COOKTOP Induction cooking is perhaps the most revolutionary advancement cooking technology has seen in the last 30 years. Now it’s time for Thermador to inaugurate a new revolution: the Freedom® Induction Cooktop. Never content to settle for status quo thinking, Thermador has re-imagined the possibilities of induction cooking, giving cooks the industry’s first induction cooktop with the largest, fully usable cooking surface. The new Freedom Induction Cooktop offers more responsiveness, more flexibility and the first full-colour touch-screen interface on an induction cooktop. The future of induction is here now.

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Kitchen&Bath Free Cooking

Imagine having the freedom to place your cookware anywhere on your cooktop, no matter the size or shape. This is exactly what Thermador imagined when developing the new Freedom Induction Cooktop with a limitless cooking surface. Thermador’s new cooktop is the first full-surface induction appliance with the flexibility of a naturalmapping user interface that intelligently recognizes cookware size, shape and position to deliver heat without boundaries. The Freedom Induction Cooktop offers all of the benefits of traditional induction technology: instantaneous and precise temperature control, making it as responsive as gas; safer cooking, as the surface stays cool to the touch; and easier cleaning with its smooth and flush surface. At the same time, Thermador’s new cooktop enables cooks to place their wares anywhere on the cooking surface. The natural-mapping user interface of the Thermador cooktop empowers home cooks to move their cookware around during the cooking process, which is especially helpful as they add/remove different dishes during meal preparation. The system is built with 48, three-inch induction heating elements below the surface. This translates to a 63 percent more effective cooking area. In additional to the touchscreen interface showing the position of all cookware on the surface, the touchscreen performs live updates as cookware is moved to a different position. The Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop is available at Midland Appliance.

Finding a Balance

When looking to remodel this kitchen, the clients wanted something rich and classic, yet bright and modern. Finding that balance resulted in a warm atmosphere, complemented by contemporary accents. The rich chocolate colour of the maple Shakerstyle cabinets from Urban Effects by Norcraft Cabinetry tied in with the brown swirls of the flooring. Oil rubbed bronze light fixtures, along with the peaked glass door accents offer warmth in a modern setting of stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The frosted glass “windows” on the upper cabinets give a horizontal effect, creating the optical illusion that the room is larger and wider. It also adds a touch of lightness to the dark cabinetry. The linear glass tile backsplash also helps to brighten and contrast the darker wood surroundings. The new island, which opens up to the rest of the main floor, became the focal point of the kitchen. “Islands are very popular because they are great for entertaining,” says Gino Vadacchino of Urban Effects by Norcraft Cabinetry. “There is space for people to pull up a chair and socialize, without interfering with meal preparation. Kitchens are the new family room.” Off to the side of the island, the clients had a wine chiller installed between the cabinets to easily serve up a bottle of wine when guests do grab a seat at the granite island.

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Miles freestanding tubs - Classic cool rises from the curved stack bottom, curling gently first then dramatically into a sophisticated fluted edge. Miles stands out while seamlessly adapting to both contemporary or classic surroundings. Visit the professional sales staff at Robinson Bath Centre, who can assist with your plans to create your perfect bathing experience.

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Kitchen&Bath Crisp Kitchen

Like in a lot of River Heights homes, this original kitchen was somewhat dated, cramped and didn’t serve the purposes of the homeowners. Having lived and worked in the space, the clients knew they wanted their new kitchen to be a clean, open, functional space. From the initial design to the last drawer pull, Kitchens Plus helped these customers create this vision. It started by tearing down a wall between the kitchen and dining area, opening up the space and letting everything flow from one area to the next. The cabinets facing the dining room are slightly higher to create a separate kitchen/dining area, yet still allow for an airy feel. The slab door style cabinets made of white rift oak in a platinum finish feature a more even grain, and complement the long, clean lines of the white subway tiled backsplash. The look was finished with a Cambria quartz countertop in Torquay, an understated cream with swirls of tan and grey. Listening to their clients’ desire, Kitchens Plus relocated the sink from under the window to the opposite side of the room with the pantry, and dishwasher (not shown), leaving a large prep area in the sunlight.

Live The Life

From the glasses you choose to drink from, to the lighting fixture you hang in your bedroom, it’s all about lifestyle. The Napoli freestanding tub from Victoria and Albert is the perfect manifestation of just that. This white, 74-inch by 33-inch, 20-inch deep oversized tub is not traditional in any sense. Made from volcanic limestone, it’s seamless and retains heat better than an acrylic tub, offers a 25-year warranty but also brings a “wow factor” like no other model can. “Bathrooms used to be more of a functional space. You know - a place to brush your teeth, shower, leave the towel on the floor,” laughs Astrid Bergstrom showroom manager of Robinson Bath Centre. “Now they are as big as a bedroom and have chandeliers. It’s a room where you walk in and want to feel instantly great.” She adds while this tub, which can be set on the floor, or higher up on a bathroom riser for added prominence, may not be for everyone, Robinson likes to showcase what’s available to customers so they can see what speaks to them. “It’s all about how it makes us feel. If you still love the look of that toilet or tub every time you walk into that bathroom, it’s been money well spent.”

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Dream Home Design

Some of the best collaborations result from a group of people who challenge and inspire each other. This spectacular total custom design build home by Morrison Homes is one such example of a team coming creatively together to bring a vision to reality. The clients approached Greg Tohms, President of Morrison Homes, with strong concepts in mind. To kick-start the collaborative process, they presented him with an impressive

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scrapbook of images acquired through travel, from magazines and the Internet of elements that inspired their new home vision. “At the same time, they were receptive to other ideas, making it exciting for me as a builder to do something different,” Tohms says. “I could provide them something unique and within their budget, but with the attention to detail you are getting in a design build.” From wall-mounted toilets in the bathrooms to a purple modular “wave” wall in the basement, and the convenient automated controls by K&S Electronics for blinds, temperature, lighting and stereo - this home has it all. “We helped the homeowner pick and choose the amenities in their home,” Tohms says. The kitchen is a model of beauty and efficiency. Visions Kitchen Showcase built and installed the maple cabinetry, which has a multitude of storage options. A full, aluminumframed, 24-inch deep pantry wall has pullout shelving open to both sides, and houses a builtin coffee maker. LED track lighting underneath all the cabinetry is another unexpected detail. “Visions Kitchen Showcase incorporated all the homeowners’ wishes into the kitchen design and made it functional,” Tohms notes. “Everything has its place.” Cool, contemporary elegance defines the great room, thanks to the distinctive multi-angled 135

ceiling accented by dimmable LED lighting. A white porcelain tile unit was precisely built to show just the right amount of reveals around the linear gas fireplace and flat screen TV. The sophisticated ensuite is outfitted with a steam shower custom fit with body sprays and rain showerheads from The Ensuite. A large air jetted tub includes backrests, chromotherapy lighting and gel fuel fireplace. Stylish porcelain sinks and cabinetry by Visions Kitchen Showcase complete the luxurious look, while heated tile floors from Curtis Carpets keep the space warm and comfortable. The basement is the ultimate entertaining area, with a fully outfitted bar complete with additional cabinetry, beer keg faucet and fully lit onyx bar top. Tohms incorporated an indoor koi pond at the base of the stairs, as well as a fiber-optic lighted concrete sink in the powder room.

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Equal care was paid to the home’s acrylic stucco exterior. Complementing the home’s linear design are the oversized garage doors installed by Overhead Door of Winnipeg that feature tinted bronzed glass panels. These attractive doors allow loads of natural light into the heated garage/workshop. Building on the beautiful bones established by Morrison Homes was Kim Schroeder, Architectural Interior Designer and owner of Charisma, the design experience. Schroeder was brought into the collaboration to assist the homeowners with their decision-making process, ensuring that materials, window coverings, furniture, lighting, artwork and accessories came together perfectly. Schroeder’s expertise was particularly valuable when it came to co-ordinating the selection of window coverings. “Window treatments are not basic anymore and shouldn’t be an afterthought, especially in a new home,” Schroeder notes. “We chose motorized blinds interfaced with new technology, so the homeowner even has the option of controlling the blinds with their iPhone.”

The homeowners moved into their custom home this summer. “It was exciting to have it come together from creation to completion, to see the looks on their faces and see them using the component parts,” Tohms says.

The homeowners also benefited from Schroeder’s advice on their lighting needs, including the glamorous chandeliers in the kitchen and dining room, and the specialty lighting in the bathrooms, all sourced from Super-Lite.

“I appreciated the extra work the artisans, trades and suppliers put into this house and how they met the high standards I set for them and for myself,” Tohms concludes. “It’s nice to work with people who care about the finished product and getting there in a group effort.”

“As important as colour and choice of materials are in the home, lighting is critical - whether it be task or ambience,” Schroeder says. Schroeder consulted on many elements that make this home so unique, such as the gold glass tile backsplash and huge clock in the kitchen, and the headboard wall in the master bedroom. The wall showcases custom designed fused glass artwork by artist Jolanta Sokalska flanked by glossy mother-of-pearl wallpaper. One of the client’s favourite colours – purple – is reflected in the artwork and in the custom made bedding to truly personalize the space. “Because interior designers are tapped into the latest materials, having someone like Kim to help decide on details is a distinct advantage,” Tohms says. “It sets the house apart from a regular home.”

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A Trend Towards You

Ever thought of pairing hot pink with grainy wood? No? Well, the team at Interior Illusions did, and it’s just one way it showcases their commitment to customer satisfaction, quality products and true creativity. This unconventional set-up, which appears in the window of the 100 Princess Street showroom, is an innovative use of modern and traditional elements.

The show-stopping Michel Bourgeois table, which comes in 12 different sizes and various stain colours, plays into the natural trend. Seen in a grey stain with brown undertones, it takes the rustic look to a refined level. The two chairs bridge the gap between contemporary and classic having a traditional style frame, but tony, hot-pink fabric. The final piece, the

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leather upholstered black bench, features an ultra-modern stainless chrome frame in juxtaposition with the wood. The arrangement also showcases how the uber-trendy grey colour can be incorporated with earth tones so customers don’t have to completely change their overall décor every time a haute new colour comes in. “Grey is still very popular right now. We can incorporate a different shade of grey into any style of decor,” states Michelle ZelicksonChisick, “But there are still those people that like earth tones. Grey isn’t always for everyone. We can show customers how to mix grey accents with earth tones if they are looking to update.” She adds people shouldn’t always feel pressure to incorporate trends just because they are the “in-thing.” Choosing a product that feels right for your life is more important, and the designers at Interior Illusions can help blend products for the right applications. Interior Illusions offers over 25 years experience in the interior design industry. The company began with beautiful window treatments and has now grown to include all facets of décor, truly allowing customers to create the customized and unique home of their dreams, whatever their taste or style.

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In The Mix

By Carly Peters

Much like art, home design is not always a skill that comes naturally. Through work and a little guidance, a once blank canvas of a room can be transformed to express an emotion, or a sense of atmosphere. For the staff at Pineridge Hollow, pulling together pieces to ignite the senses is an innate talent they utilize to help customers create their own masterpiece. “Our staff is great at helping put together pieces for clients. We want to create a story for the customer’s room - how do you want it to feel and how does it work with the other ‘chapters’ in your house?” states Janice Regehr, owner of Pineridge Hollow. From classic French stylings to modern wares, the 5,000 square-foot furniture showroom located in the turn-of-the century Carriage House offers customers a little bit of everything to make a personal stamp. “You can mix the looks up. You don’t have to say ‘I’m modern’ or ‘I’m classic.’ The eclectic look is very in, but it’s hard to pull together,” she says, adding that websites like Pinterest can really give clients a sense of inspiration and a little understanding of how to integrate items together. With new stock coming in weekly (hand selected by the eclectic mix of staff), the store is never short of new and timeless product lines for the whole home.

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Regehr points to a new pop of colour in the store - Pip Studio dishes, a line that looks like traditional China, but has the colours and blends of a vintage style décor. This is in juxtaposition to another new line, Curations Limited. The series features solid hardwood furniture in natural wood grains, and upholstered items in unprocessed fabrics such as linen. “They’ll do a couch or chair in burlap. Each piece looks like it has a story,” says Regehr. “Those are the pieces people want.” Sinking into a Lee Industries 7117 Series sofa - either with a slipcover for the cottage or in an upholstered classic - is top on the want list. Being only one of two stores in Manitoba to carry this high quality, eco- conscious line, products range from ultra modern fabrics to antique accents. “Everything is in,” reminds Regehr. “We want to help people think through things. It’s like any other art form, you have to learn things, and you will get better,” she explains. Located 30 minutes from downtown Winnipeg, nestled just outside of scenic Birds Hill Provincial Park, Pineridge Hollow also features a locally inspired restaurant and gift shop, and hosts numerous weddings and events on their six acre peaceful property replete with gardens and ponds under a big prairie sky.

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design&decor Make It Yours

The word “no” is certainly not in the vernacular at Contessa Home Decor. With a wide selection of furniture in the showroom, there should be a piece for every home, but if something’s not quite your style, change it. Bermex solid birch products are made in Canada, and offer full customization. The table shown here is featured in espresso, but comes in over 100 finishes, and six table top styles. Customers can choose their profile edges from a straight block to tappers at the rim to match their décor. Table size also varies, allowing seating for four all the way up to 12 people. With the larger sizes, customers can hide up to two leaves in the table’s shelf storage. With over 100 models, seating can match the table in colour and leg style, or complement it by customizing everything down to the fabric on the captain’s chairs at the end. Customers can also choose corresponding buffets. For a dining area with a little more space, the taller eye-level buffet is a unique choice. Featuring a “brick front” the glass side panels are indented. The buffet also boasts dovetailed and quadro slide drawers, along with a soft touch light plate. The smaller buffet is great for a smaller dining setting. Don’t miss this suite, or Contessa’s showroom now at 103-3000 McGillivray Blvd.

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This five-inch oak flooring in a gray tone from Ken’s Carpets & Urban Home Style Centre is the epitome of vogue flooring. Hardwoods, such as oak, maple and birch, are becoming the choice material for homeowners, thanks to the endless patterns, colours and grains available. Gray is the current coveted shade, from darker hues to almost white varieties. Along with traditional and engineered hardwoods, the company offers ceramic tile that looks like hardwood but offers better resistance to wear and tear, and is ideal for heated flooring. This company also offers carpet, laminates, luxury vinyl tile, vinyl and cork flooring. When it comes to adding a pop of colour over hardwood, Ken’s Carpets & Urban Home Style Centre offers a vast selection of area rugs in various sizes, colours, patterns and materials. Everything from a trendy “shaggy” style, to classic patterns for a more subdued look, will be on-site as the company holds their area rug tent sale October 12 to 14. Don’t see anything on the floor that quite fits your needs? The company can custom order any rug. Ken’s Carpets & Urban Home Style Centre can also custom order urban furniture, and finish off your home with blinds from Shade-O-Matic and Hunter Douglas, as well as an array of mirrors, lamps and vases.

Proud Crafters of Stair & Railing Systems

Stairs are not just a functional or structural element to your home, they are a statement piece that expresses your decor as well. Designing and building the staircase and railing combinations of your dreams is exactly what Winder Woodworks has been doing for over 28 years. This Parade showhome in South Pointe was in need of an innovative and contemporary styled staircase that incorporated light wood and glass, which ran throughout the upper and lower levels. Winder Woodworks built the stair structure and was involved in constructing the fir columns. “We can make anything people want. We like to create and we have quality people that can bring out the character you want,” states Walter Frischbutter. Winder Woodworks is committed to creating quality workmanship with their highly experienced staff and up-to-date technology. Using computer software and a CNC machine allows for efficiency and accuracy in producing stair and rail parts. When it comes time to get your new stairs, the company can provide the stair and rails in parts form, prefabricated ready to install, or is able to complete the entire installation. “Winder Woodworks has a reputation for building and installing projects where from start to finish quality and attention to detail matter most,” explains Frischbutter. 145

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design&decor The Enduring Beauty of Stone

The ability to renovate a space to make it uniquely yours is one of the great benefits of home ownership. A change in furniture or new paint colours for walls are great ways to personalize a space. But for those looking to take their renos one step further, adding stone features to your dĂŠcor brings warmth and a feeling of continuity and permanence that will enhance your home for decades. Building inset features with masonry can make rooms look less cluttered while adding more depth and interest to your walls, whether it be wine racks in your dining room, media walls in the family room, or shelves for pictures along a hallway. While there is a great variety in what can be done, many of the projects can be started or even completed by a moderately handy homeowner. Resulting walls are maintenance free and add resale value to the home. Whether going for a rustic country look, or something modern, linear and stacked, soft toned neutrals or bold and colourful, there is something for everyone. There is even a natural, black stacked stone infused with sparkly quartz for those seeking drama and glamour. To see step-by-step transformations of Eldorado feature walls, visit www.eldoradostone. com/imagine or your I-XL Showroom, located at 717 Lagimodiere Blvd.

Create yourspace Create special places out of ordinary spaces. See each step of this transformation at www.ixlmasonry.com/vinowall, and visit an I-XL Showroom today to Imagine the Possibilities.

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Grey is all the rage - from best selling books, to bedroom flooring. Bill Knight Flooring offers customers their latest in hard surface, carpet and area rugs, giving customers endless options in pattern and colour trends, including all shades of grey. With the look of hardwood, but better durability and price point, laminate flooring is a trend worth considering. It can be laid down in most places the more expensive material would go, but can stand up to the everyday wear and tear with better resistance and appearance. Mimicking the grains and colour trends in hardwood, which is featuring wider, longer boards and moving away from the darker hues to mid-tones, such as the smoky grey pictured here, laminate is also more forgiving when it comes to daily dirt and dust build up. As is luxury vinyl tile, which again features the look of hardwood but is better suited for high traffic areas and places where moisture might be involved. This makes the material ideal for basement applications. Vinyl tile floats easier over uneven surfaces ensuring even the “rough patches” of your home can look spectacular. For the softer side of grey, Bill Knight Flooring also offers the only Stainmaster® Flooring Centre in the city, featuring the best warranty and pricing options for all your carpet and area rug applications.

You’re So Vain

Maybe you remember watching your grandma put on her make-up sitting in front of an ornate vanity, topped with a wooden jewellery box and bottles of perfume. The old-world charm and function of a traditional vanity can be found, albeit in a much more modern form, at For Space Sake. Featured here with 18-inch drawers, this custom-built vanity can be created in a variety of sizes to fit a bathroom, bedroom, or even a large walk-in closet. Top drawers may also be outfitted with expansion or organization systems to hold cosmetics, or jewellery, while the lower larger space is ideal for bottles or hair styling tools. Tucked under the stand is a faux leather stool so users can sit down to apply make-up, style hair, or just sit and relax before heading out for the day. Materials, such as the laminate green countertop, come in a variety of colours, and the hardware may also be selected to match your mood - anything from brushed silver to the acrylic option shown here. Accessories, including the mirror, are a matter of personal choice. Along with the round mirror, there are square or full-sized options, as well as lit mirrors that can be pulled out with magnification for beautification.

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You Can Have It All By Carly Peters Photography: Michael Roberts

What if you could have access to a designer’s

library of paints, materials and décor? What if you could have access to the experts in fields ranging from exterior cladding to flooring, to kitchen and bathroom offerings to help you with your design selections? What if you could have access to exclusive, high-quality local, Canadian and international furniture in various genres and styles? And what if you could have access to all of this in one location? Well, you can. Kesay Furniture and Design Centre – the 30,000 square-foot, silver building on Taylor at Pembina – is the answer to all these “what ifs.” Kesay began in 1992 as a 1,500 square foot design/ furniture studio downtown. Visionary Cindy Guberman saw there was a need in Winnipeg for something more; a space large enough to house fine furniture, but also all the information and experts one needs to make their design dreams happen.

Furniture for Life

As one of the largest independent furniture stores in the city, Kesay offers quality furniture, lighting and accessories that span style and price range, but are all selected with a discerning eye.

“From materials to design, quality stands the test of time,” states Guberman. “A great piece of furniture becomes an heirloom, you may pass it down but you will never throw it away.” Traditional to transitional to contemporary, Kesay carries a vast selection of designer collections and brand names, many of them exclusive to the store, such as Gus, Della Robbia and Ligne Roset from France. Classic names, including Thomasville, Calligaris and American Leather also share the floor. Whatever the desire, the highly knowledgeable Kesay Design Consultants work with their clients to provide options and solutions on customizing a look their clients will love, with customer service they will remember.

Everything for Your Space in One Place

“I created Kesay Furniture and Design Centre from a designer’s perspective. I wanted to have a space that ensured the samples were large enough that you could experience a designer’s living library,” Ms. Guberman explains. “The Design Centre is a decision making place. For our industry partners, it’s a gathering place. For the public, it’s a place where they can create possibilities seeing all the materials; they can gather information from those experts and realize their projects.” Selecting materials, whether it’s for new construction or renovation, can be overwhelming. “If clients need further knowledge, they can be paired with a specific expert from one of the partners for an in-store, or at-home consultation. At-home consultations can be for paint, flooring, kitchens, or any of the products showcased,” says Kim Halpenny, Manager of the Kesay Design Centre. Those experts encompass many industry partners. On the main floor, at the front of the store, Loewen Windows’ wood and metal clad display complements

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the work of newest partner, Duraco Windows. Farrow & Ball Paint and Wallpaper, the incredible clay based paint line from England, stands across from Easy Rock’s visual presentation of their interior and exterior cladding, and Legacy Custom Millwork. Kitchen and Bath Classics showcases a large selection of plumbing fixtures, faucets and accessories in a style similar to Kesay’s mantra – traditional, transitional, and contemporary. The benefit again, is not only access to this selection of product, but also industry professionals. “People come in looking for ‘just a toilet,’ but we take the time to walk them through the selection process by asking some questions such as ‘what is your present rough-in, do you want single or dual flush, what height do you prefer, what shape of bowl are you interested in - round or elongated?’ We can offer that additional

Kesay’s recent expansion of the 7,000 square foot lower level now offers even more partner “mini-showrooms.” Customers can be intrigued by what is possible. Cabico Custom Cabinetry showcases traditional, transitional and contemporary cabinetry. Stalwart Appliances has innovative appliances featured. Alsip’s fireplace, brick, and stucco display is brand new, and Beyond the Mold concrete artistry shows what is possible. Granite Mountain Stone Design has a stunning wall of 95 large samples of granite, marble and quartz from around the world. Harm’s Kitchen Design has a sleek red modern kitchen with innovative interior fittings. Blindshiners Designs for Living will produce any window covering you can dream of, underfoot is an incredible display of flooring materials from The Floor Show and Kennedy Flooring. If stainless and custom metal design is your fancy, there is Metal Tech Industries and Metal Depot does interior and exterior metal work. German Living Interior Doors showcases beautiful interior door systems.

Clockwise from left are Kelsey, Wenyan, Wendy, Michael, Laurel, Lulu, Shelley, Jackie, Amy, Brad, Joy, Kim, Cindy and Dorothy. information and guidance so you are going to get what you really want, not just a toilet,” says Tracy Reece, showroom manager. There is certainly more than “just a toilet” at Kitchen and Bath Classics main showroom at 1300 St. Matthews. “The unique high performance one-piece toilet, the Neorest, features a tankless system, automatic toilet lid (opens and closes), dual flush, heated seat, front and rear cleaning, an air dryer, and if you want, you can add an optional sound system. Customers can also

Everything for your space in one place.

integrate just the Washlet seat to any standard round or elongated bowl.” Reece says when it comes to bathroom fixtures, Bain Ultra’s mantra is the best way to describe the recent trends, “It is about helping you create your private sanctuary in your home – a space devoted to your overall wellness.” From Bain Ultra’s air tubs to slide-bar shower systems, to body sprayers to steam units, customers can take themselves away from the outside daily pressure, even if just for half an hour, in their own home.

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A whole lot of wow What can two percent get you? When it comes to your home’s flooring, it can get you a whole lot of “wow.” When most new homes start at $400,000, setting aside a small percentage for innovative flooring can change the way you and others view your home, states Paul Rivington with The Floor Show. Just taking one area, choosing a finish you really love, creating a stunning focal point that becomes a feature in your home. People need to consider this when picking their floors. The Floor Show’s newest offering, the Jamie Beckwith Collection, an innovative line of prestige wood surfacing treatments for both floor and vertical surfaces, is sure to have people falling head over heels. Inspired by 152 | STYLE MANITOBA | autumn 2012

the traditional warmth of wood but with an inventive and contemporary interpretation of ornamental patterns, every surface becomes a blank canvas to explore dimension, structure, shape and light.

custom wood flooring designs. Use one of the 14 patterns, which range from lotus palms to jigsaw pieces, as a wall-to-wall flooring installation, mix colours or patterns, or create an inset rug pattern in a traditional plank floor.

The Jamie Beckwith Collection Projection line is a hardwood wall treatment that adds depth and dimension to your walls with a series of blocks, in six depths, that can be combined at random or in calculated patterns. They come in a variety of styles, including rustic, polished, colour and linear, four different species of wood and eight stains.

At 23 Bridgelake Drive, a fall Parade of Homes showhome, The Floor Show installed the Jamie Beckwith Collection Enigma series wave pattern through the kitchen and great room. The rising and falling pattern rippling across the surface draws the eyes across a limitless plane, and as it changes direction, creates motion and emotion.

“You can create an amazing feature wall that everyone will talk about,” says Rivington.

“It’s striking,” he states. “A floor like none other. It was certainly worth the investment.”

The Floor Show also carries the collection’s Enigma series, which offers truly unique and

The Floor Show’s offerings can also be viewed at Kesay Design Centre.

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