LOOK 360 - 2017 Edition

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Your Green House Adding Plants to Home Décor

Bathroom Transformations Bathroom Designs by Centennial 360

Pet Friendly Homes Creating Homes Perfect for Pets

Good Night, Sleep Tight Improving Your Family’s Sleep Hygiene

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Improving Your Family’s Sleep Hygiene

Keeping Your Home Safe, Healthy & Comfortable

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Celebrating Our Past

we even build beautiful custom homes. It seems a lot has changed, but it really hasn’t. Our focus on pairing quality products with great service is still our entire business.

We have so much to celebrate!

Over the next year, all Canadians will be celebrating our country’s sesquicentennial, the Stanley Cup’s quasquicentennial, Centennial 360’s semicentennial, and, most importantly, the quadranscentennial of the Toronto Blue Jays first World Series victory. It makes us think about the past and the incredible commitment that it takes to create these traditions, and especially to keep them alive for so long. Well, maybe not totally alive as it relates to the Blue Jays, but nevermind, the nostalgia remains.

At Centennial 360, our tradition was created in 1967, when Elvin Nelson, a journeyman plumber, realized that there was a need for a plumbing retail store that would pair quality product with great service and advice. Over the last 50 years, a lot seems to have changed; we’ve turned our retail store into Saskatoon’s premiere kitchen and bath showroom, we’ve added plumbing, heating and electrical in-home services, we’ve become one of Saskatoon’s largest home renovators, and

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One of Centennial 360’s core values is gratitude.

In Canada, gratitude should come easily. We’re so lucky to live in a peaceful society that offers us the freedom, opportunity, and security required to live safe and fulfilling lives. Thanks to this, Canada is home to some of the most skilled and friendly people in the world. At Centennial 360, we’re especially grateful, because we get to work with these wonderful people every day. They are our clients and our coworkers, and it is them (you) who deserve all of the thanks and celebrations.

We hope you enjoy the 2017 LOOK 360 magazine.

We hope that it inspires you to dream, not necessarily about renovations and plumbers, but to realize that your life, like your home, is a space that can be custom designed however you want.

And why not make it beautiful?

To commemorate our 50 years, we have decided to give back. We pledge that we will be donating a minimum of 10% of our profits to community initiatives as a way of showing our gratitude to the community that gives us life. Thanks again for 50 years of support.

Yours Truly, Michael Shaw & Steven Simpson

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According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word “Awesome” is defined as, “Causing feelings of awe.” At Centennial 360, it is our mission to create moments each day that cause “feelings of awe” for our clients, coworkers, and community.

We also hope to inspire people to recognize all of the “awe” worthy things that surround them – from a baby’s giggle to the warmth of central heat. Our lives are filled with Awesome things, experiences, and people.

At Centennial 360, we know that many of life’s most Awesome moments happen right at home.

As a result, we want to make sure your home is healthy, safe, comfortable, and beautiful for you and your family. Our 360 approach to homes allows you to have peace of mind in every stage 4 Centennial 360

of the homeownership cycle. If you are designing a new space or purchasing fixtures, visit our retail showroom on 51st Street and enjoy a cookie and coffee while we talk about your home. If you need someone to transform your home with a renovation, our renovation team will take care of the process for you, from start to finish. And if all your projects are complete and your home just needs a little TLC, our plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical team is here to maintain the safety, health, and comfort of your home.

Since 1967, Centennial 360 has been helping Saskatoon homeowners create a space that is perfect for all of life’s Awesome moments. We’ve been at it for 50 years, and we can’t wait to share another 50 years of Awesome with you.

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8 Renovation Hesitation 14 Live in Colour What’s Trending 21 27 Kitchen Styles Additional Space 37 40 Staff Picks 45 Sask Design 46 Home Barista Hosting at Home 48 Cocktail Culture 51 58 Last Look

How to Get Started on Your Renovation Adding Colour to Home Décor

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Editor’s Letter “Do Small Things with Great Love.” – Mother Teresa

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St. Teresa of Calcutta knew how to love. Her actions were not all grand in measure, but they were all great in love.

Each and every day we have an opportunity to love one another by doing little things – holding a door open for someone, sharing a kind word, simply offering a smile. You have the ability to change someone’s day, or perhaps their life, with a small offering of love.

At Centennial 360, it is our mission to Make Life Awesome for our clients, coworkers, and community. This simply means to do as Mother Teresa suggests – small things with great love. As we fix your faucet, replace your furnace, or remodel your kitchen, it is our mission to serve you in every interaction with love and a joyful heart.

As you read our fifth edition of LOOK 360, I hope you are reminded that you are loved, and to enjoy the small things in life. Take time to reflect on who you can spread great love to. As Mother Teresa said, “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you…Go home and love your family.”

Do small things with great love in your own home, and then let that love spill over to your neighbourhood, your city, and everyone around you. Together we can make a difference in Saskatoon, one loving interaction at a time.

And as you continue on in your day, let me leave you with one last word from Mother Teresa (my personal favourite) - “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”

Spread Love & Be Awesome.

Charmaine Elmgren LOOK 360 Editor

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enovating. What words do you associate with renovating? Excitement? Adventure?

Expensive? Nightmare? Daunting? Disruptive?

Messy? Unless you fall into the excitement or adventure category, it’s likely that you are prone to Renovation Hesitation, and with good reason!

Perhaps you have been through this before – contractor after contractor cancelling or showing up late. Washing your dishes in a bathtub for over a month. Dust, dust, and more dust. Costs that were hidden so deep even Sherlock Holmes wouldn’t have found them. Whatever is causing your Renovation Hesitation, it is a real feeling, and it is common. Renovation clients may be the most skeptical people out there, but with the right team and the right process, anyone can go from overwhelmed to excited.

Step 2: Do a Little Homework Once you have your thoughts clarified, you can start looking for examples of your vision and the people to do the work. Go on Houzz.com and search through thousands of idea books to find examples of what you love. Take pictures of your friends’ houses and elements you want incorporated into your design. Play around in your current space and make notes about what you already like and what causes you inconvenience or frustration on a regular basis.

Step 1: Meet with Someone Experienced The first step to getting over Renovation Hesitation is to meet with someone experienced. Centennial 360 in Saskatoon has been doing renovations for over ten years and has designers who walk clients through the process hand-in-hand, step-by-step.

Book a consultation with a designer to talk about your ideas. Think of it as a design counselling session. You can talk through what your likes and dislikes are, what you need, and what you want.

You may not already have ideas in mind, but a designer will help clarify all your thoughts into a clear vision.

Of course, if this doesn’t make things easier for you, or if you simply don’t have time for research, you can always leave all of this up to your designer. If you have an experienced designer, you can feel confident leaving this in his or her capable hands.

The next source for research is your friends. What did they do when they renovated? What do they love or hate in their homes? Try having a baking day in your friend’s kitchen and see what you prefer in their space over yours.

Step 3: Play Around with Virtual Renderings You don’t need to commit to renovating before you see your space. Move, adjust, and play with 3D colour renderings to ensure you are getting what you want. Playing around with a virtual design is much easier than playing around with the finished product!

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RENOVATIONHESITATION Step 4: Choose a Contractor This is quite possibly the most crucial decision of the entire renovation process. You can choose one contractor who will take care of the entire process, or you can be your own contractor and hire out all of the trades. If you went in with Renovation Hesitation, it is a good idea to hire a contractor who will take care of the entire process, start to finish. The number one thing to look for is reliability. Has this contractor been around for a while? What do their clients say about them? What is their warranty?

Do they use subtrades? What is their reputation in the community? Will they be around for years to come and protect your investment? These are all questions Centennial 360 recommends asking when considering a contractor. When Centennial 360 created their renovation division, these are some of the questions they wanted to clarify for homeowners to give people peace of mind. “Our renovation process is done in one place and with one team,” explains Centennial 360’s Leader of Renovations, Bob Pederson. “Our designers walk clients through the process and we have a renovation coordinator who takes care of all the product ordering, deliveries, and trade schedules.

Our in-house renovation team takes care of all the work, and we back it with a two year protection plan.” This 360 approach, or a similar renovation process, is one way of combating Renovation Hesitation. Interview your contractor and find out exactly what to expect. If the process is not clear and you can’t get the answers you need, keep looking!

Step 5: Expect a Mess There is no way around this one. Renovations are dusty and disrupt your regular living. The best thing you can do is to prepare your family for it. Is there an alternate cooking method you can set up short term, like a plug-in cooktop or a BBQ? The good news is that renovations are rarely a surprise so you can talk to your contractor to find out what to expect well in advance. You can also ask your contractor how they can help to minimize the inconvenience. Do they clean up every day?

Can they install a temporary sink? Do they use drop cloths throughout the house? How does the contractor manage the schedule to eliminate delays? These are all things that can help ease the process in addition to preparing you and your family physically and mentally.

Step 6: Enjoy the Adventure!

If you weren’t in the excited or adventure category when thinking about renovating, hopefully you will be by demolition day! If you have a great vision, have done a little homework, have played with renderings, have chosen a contractor, and have prepared your family for a little disruption, you are ready to move from the hesitation stage to the bring-it-on stage! Renovating does not need to be a stressful process when you have a contractor you trust and a team to guide you through the process.

Each step is moving you closer to realizing your vision. When you’ve reached the adventure stage, you have officially recovered from Renovation Hesitation. Sit back and enjoy the adventure!

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Dare to be bold, and live life in colour.

Add accents of colour to your living room or bedroom with throw pillows & fun decorative finds.

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Explore patterns with endless options of fabrics.

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Colour your world with paint selections in every colour. Colour match an inspiration piece in your home for perfect coordination!

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he bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in your house, but it has a lot of opportunity for design selections when renovating or building.

From basic to glamourous, bathrooms range drastically in their styles and amenities. The options are endless. According to a study in the UK, the average person spends one and a half years of his or her life in the bathroom. If you do your hair and make-up in your bathroom daily as well, it is likely more. Given the time you spend in this room, hopefully your bathroom is a place of comfort and relaxation. Over the years, Centennial 360 has seen bathrooms evolve to become more technologically advanced, more spacious, and more convenient. The following images showcase just a few of the popular features in Centennial 360 bathrooms.

ECLECTIC A powder room with bold choices.

A loud wallpaper feature wall, a glass vessel sink, and chandelier lighting make this powder room everything, but ordinary.

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CLASSIC A classic bathroom with modern style.

With a natural stone backsplash, custom cabinets, and a triple mirrored medicine cabinet, this bathroom has all the amenities with a modern flare.

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TWO-IN-ONE An ensuite & main bathroom trade space for maximum functionality.

A separating wall between these adjacent bathrooms was moved to increase the size of the ensuite and rearrange the main bathroom. A tub with tiled surround and glass shield replaced a tiny shower in the ensuite. A custom shower with custom pebble base and glass panels replaced a traditional tub/shower unit in the main bathroom. This transformation by Centennial 360 was named the 2015 Any Room Renovation of the Year at the Saskatoon & Region Homebuilders’ Association’s Bridges Awards.

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one are the days of houses filled with silk plants. The natural beauty of living plants brings a breath of life to home décor. In long, cold Saskatchewan winters, indoor plants allow you to enjoy nature in the warm comfort of your home. The growing popularity of succulents, air plants, and other greenery in the home has created a demand for a larger selection to be available year round. Abby Schnaider and Erin Levesque of Duo Plant Studio recognized this need. These young mothers who share a passion for plants and decorating decided to open a business creating what they love. “It started with a succulent obsession, which led to an air plant obsession, which ended with an obsession of all things plants,” Abby explains about the startup of Duo Plant Studio in 2015. Over the past two years Abby, an interior designer, and Erin, a photographer, have set out to bring contemporary

design to homes in a different medium. They have become plant experts and love helping people select the perfect plant décor for their homes.

Abby & Erin know that not everyone has a green thumb, nor does everyone have a space that is ideal for plant growth. The good news is, different plants have different needs. The key is simply to select the right plant for you and your home. “Pick plants you will succeed with in your particular environment,” says Abby. “Sun exposure and humidity will play a role in this success. Also, pick plants that suit your lifestyle. If you are gone for long periods of time or forget to water, choose drought tolerant plants. We bring plants into our homes for enjoyment, and they are only enjoyable if they are thriving.” If you aren’t sure which plants are right for your home and your lifestyle, Abby and Erin suggest thinking about the plant’s natural

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YOURGREENHOUSE environment. If the plant naturally grows in a hot desert, it won’t need a lot of water, but it will need some light. “If you know the conditions of where the plant thrives outdoors, it may help you care for it indoors,” Erin explains.

How you are displaying your plants also plays into your decision of which plants to choose.

At Duo Plant Studio, Abby and Erin encourage homeowners to get creative with plants. “With so many types of plants out there, the possibilities are endless. Air plants make it easy to add living art where you couldn’t before. With no soil, they are so light that they can be added to almost anything, making a living wall or hanging applications very achievable,” explains Erin. Duo Plant Studio offers pieces for all areas of the home, from table centerpieces and wall art to pen holders.

Plants, however, are not just an add-on to décor.

They can also be incorporated into the design of your home. Centennial 360’s renovation team recommends planning for plants when renovating or building. Light, space, and indoor air quality all play factors in the selection and success of your plants. “If you want plants in your home, consider window placement,” says Abby. “Plants don’t have to be an afterthought to place wherever they fit. If you want ten feet of plants behind your couch and in front of a window, consider something built in. You may even want to allow for a small interior

atrium with a skylight. If you love them, you can plan for them and you will have beautiful end results.”

Window placements and built-in spaces or alcoves are two of the considerations to make for your home design. In addition, you will want to plan for proper indoor air quality. “Vent placements are also an important factor for the success of plants.

If plants are close to vents they will dry out more easily,” says Erin. Centennial 360 indoor air quality experts also recommend adding a humidifier to your home, depending on the plants you love.

Regulated air flow and humidity control can help reduce the amount of watering needed and can aid plant health. Another consideration Abby recommends is tiling window sills to prevent water damage on the casings. Preparing your home properly for plants will help contribute to your success.

Whether you are starting a new décor plan with a complete renovation, or you just want to add a few plants into your existing space, there are options that can work for your home. When starting, Abby and Erin often recommend buying one kind of plant so they can be cared for all the same way, and then you can go from there. Abby adds, “Start a look that you can build on, have a vision for the end result, and work towards it. Buy what you love and you will continue to be happy with it!”

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our pet is a member of your family. Whether a dog, a cat, or another furry friend, your pet makes your family laugh and play. Your pet is the star of many memories shared with family and friends. Welcoming a pet into your home is nothing short of welcoming a new member into your family.

Just like you would with any other family member, it is important to make your pet feel at home, for both your pet’s comfort and your own.

If you already have a pet, or if you are thinking of bringing one into your family, there are some things you can consider to make your home as pet friendly as possible. During a renovation or build, it

is important to plan for a comfortable living space for your pet. Centennial 360’s renovation team ensures this is taken into consideration with every pet owner’s home design. A recent Centennial 360 kitchen renovation in Saskatoon incorporated a dog feeding ledge into the design. This allowed the homeowners’ medium-sized dog to eat and drink without stooping his head and straining his neck. Building the feeding station into the kitchen design also allowed for continuity in the space, and avoided the mess of traditional dog dishes. Alexa Joy from Early’s Farm and Garden in Saskatoon knows the importance of a great area for a pet’s food and water. “At Early’s we always centennial360.com

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PETFRIENDLYHOMES say the number one factor in your pet’s health is its diet. It is so important for them to eat well and have clean water to drink. This is what keeps them happy and healthy,” says Alexa. According to Alexa, having the proper conditions and tools for your pet’s feeding and drinking station will help them to eat well and drink more often. One of the products Early’s recommends for pet health is a Catit Fresh and Clean Water Fountain. This fountain continuously purifies the water, making it healthier and more appealing to your pet.

Your pet’s bed also plays a role in its health and comfort. Rest is important for your pet, and, therefore, so is its sleeping environment. Early’s carries beds that are designed for ultimate comfort, and not just when it comes to softness. “We have pet beds with a built-in cooling system for those hot nights. The bed is cooled with water and keeps cool all summer long,” says Alexa. And for our cold Saskatchewan winters, there is also a heated option. “The Heated Bed by K&H is a mat that you put under your pet’s bed. The mat warms the bed for ultimate comfort, and, to save energy, it only turns on when your pet is on it,” she adds. There are also beds that improve blood flow for healing and longer health. Just like for us, temperatures and sleeping environments play a big role in the comfort of our pets.

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There are other things you can do to improve your pet’s lifestyle. For dogs, building a dog run on the side of your yard gives them a space that is their own. Alexa also recommends installing a dog door to give them more independence. “A dog door gives your pet a little more control in its life. It can go outside whenever it pleases,” Alexa explains.

Dog runs and dog doors are not only convenient for your pet, but also for you. You no longer have to go to the door every time your pet wants fresh air. With a dog run, you can allow your pet to run and play as much as it wants without worrying about it getting into your garden or damaging your grass. If you do not have the luxury of a dog run and you aren’t planning for a new landscaping project, there is a product that can help protect your lawn. Early’s carries Dog Rocks, which are an Australian product to protect your grass from dead spots. They are natural rocks you place in your dog’s water dish to balance pH levels. This, in turn, balances the pH of your dog’s urine, making it safe for your green grass.

Unfortunately, dead spots on your grass are not the only stains you have to deal with when you have a pet. It is inevitable that pet messes will happen in the home on occasion. To clean up the mess and avoid future accidents, Alexa recommends Nature’s Miracle. “This product not only cleans and deodorizes the spot for you, but also for your pet. This prevents your pet from sensing the spot and having another accident there in the future.”

Nature’s Miracle will work on all types of flooring, but there are some flooring options that are more pet friendly than others. Vinyl tile is one of the most popular choices for Centennial 360 pet-loving renovation clients. Vinyl tile is softer and warmer for pets than a stone tile, and it does not scratch like a laminate or hardwood. Getting frustrated with a pet for damaging something that was not made for pets is discouraging for both your pet and for you. Having proper flooring is one way of keeping the peace in your home. Another source of frustration is having your pet bring its dirty paws into the house. Early’s carries super absorbent

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dog mats that will help capture any wetness and debris your pet tries to bring through the door. To make it even easier, these mats can be cleaned by simply throwing them in the washing machine.

Another way to make your life as a pet owner cleaner and less chaotic is proper storage solutions. Having a pantry with pull-out selves for your pet’s food, treats, brushes, and toys, helps keep things organized and easily accessible. If you are building a feeding ledge, you can incorporate this storage space into the cabinets above and below the ledge, keeping all the pet gear contained to one area. Adding hooks by the door for leashes also adds to your home’s organization and convenience.

Being a pet owner can be hard work, but it is definitely worth it. Keeping your pet happy and healthy will give you and your family so much more enjoyment. Your pet is the comic relief of the home, the protector of the home, and the first one to greet you when you come through the door. Your pet brings you to tears of laughter and snuggles with you during tears of sadness. Your pet is as much a part of your home as it is a part of your life, and it deserves a great place to live.

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A large addition by Centennial 360 revitalized this Grasswood home. With additions of 10’ to the living room, 8’ to the front entrance, and an entire master bedroom and ensuite, this home has become more inviting and more functional. This addition was awarded Whole Home Renovation of the Year at the 2016 Saskatoon & Region Homebuilders’ Association’s Bridges Awards.

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ove your home and your location, but don’t have enough space for your family?

Don’t knock down your house. Don’t move.

Certainly don’t settle with your cramped space.

The solution you are looking for is a home addition!

Think outside your four walls and imagine your dream home right where you already are. This Grasswood home is the perfect example of how an addition can transform a home.

After nine years of living in their house, these homeowners were ready for a bigger space.

They had dreams of removing their front sunroom to enlarge their living room and adding a master bedroom. After working with Centennial 360 designer, Corinne Kaye, they discovered that

their home had even more potential than they had realized. After plans were made, products were selected, and the construction was complete, this home was completely transformed. The living room was expanded by ten feet and the master bedroom was built. There was also room for a new ensuite, a galley office, and an extra eight feet of space in the front entrance. The entire roofline and exterior design was changed to give the home a fresh, modern look. The house is now spacious and filled with large closets for storage and organizational solutions. Without moving, settling, or rebuilding, this family got everything they wanted and more.

Sometimes what you already have can become exactly what you need.

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Spacious Front Entry Expanding the front entry made the home more welcoming and allowed for additional storage space.

Open Living Room with Feature Wall The original home ended where the tile wall sits in the new space. A spacious living room was added with a natural stone wall art piece.

Wall-to-Wall Closet Space An entire bedroom was added to the home, including endless storage space with wall-to-wall closets.

Galley Office A galley office maximizes functionality of the space. This semi-private office was built between the living room and kitchen without requiring the space of a separate room.

Custom Front Door This beautiful door became a statement piece for the exterior. It’s a stunning invitation to enter the home.

Tapered Cedar Columns These columns add a unique design element to the exterior of the home.

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STAFFPICKS SANDRA ARTHURS “I love the sleek look and feel of the Aquabrass Madison faucet. This faucet is solidly built, easy to clean, and smooth to use. Its clean lines add a modern look to any bathroom décor at an affordable price.”

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CORINNE DAGENAIS “I love the classic line of the Rubi Saida faucet, available in either a chrome or brushed nickel finish.

Its style is the perfect blending of past and present, and will add a touch of elegance to your bathroom.”

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“Delta faucets pair fashion forward designs along with practicality. With Diamond Seal and Touch2O technology, you’re sure to be satisfied.

I absolutely love the Delta Lahara for its simple and sleek design. With elegant metal lever handles and an array of finishes available, it’s a great addition to any home!”

GOOD NIGHT , SLEEP TIGHT. Creating a healthy sleep hygiene for a longer and happier life.

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an you afford to lose eleven days of productivity at work? How about being four times more likely to get sick than the average person? Most adults can’t afford to lose this much time, and yet, a lot of them would tell you they can’t afford more sleep. According to sleep consultant Amanda Hudye with SleepWell Consulting Group, adults lose eleven days of productivity per year and are four times more likely to get sick when they are sleep deprived.

Getting a full night’s rest may be your solution to fitting more hours into your day. Sleep affects our mood, productivity, health, and our general ability to think. Sleep also has proven to affect our future well-being. Lack of sleep is a contributing factor to Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, mental health issues, hypertension, heart disease, and more. Can we really afford to sacrifice our sleep?

Although many of us simply push ourselves too hard, not everyone actually chooses to sleep less than a healthy amount. Some of us have actually forgotten how to sleep. “As a baby you are taught the skill of sleeping. Some adults simply forget this skill. At SleepWell, we teach babies how to fall asleep, and we remind adults how to sleep,” says Amanda. With all of life’s pressures, sometimes we fall out of practice with a skill we learned many years ago. The good news is that there are many things you can do to improve your sleep, and there are people, like Amanda, who are available to help.

Amanda has been a sleep consultant with SleepWell Consulting Group for four years. She started working with babies and children, and now assists adults and high performance athletes.

According to Amanda, the top three factors that affect sleep are: not making sleep a priority, electronic devices in the bedroom, and the sleep environment itself. The first step to improving your sleep, however, is recognizing its importance. “I always tell my clients to start by sitting down and having a family meeting to discuss the importance of sleep. You need to learn to respect each other’s need for sleep so you can help each other out,” Amanda explains. Knowing how sleep affects your life is important for making a healthy change.

Once you have decided to improve your sleep, it is critical to assess your sleep environment. Your bedroom should be a refuge and a place of comfort. Amanda suggests purging your room of all unnecessary items. “If something does not belong in your bedroom, remove it from that space. A pile of bills on your dresser is not going to help you sleep 42

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at night.” Protect your sleep space. And, yes, that also means no electronic devices in bed.

Cell phone, tablets, iPads, and TVs are a main contributor to sleep issues. “Cell phones give off blue wave light, which affects our production of melatonin – the chemical which allows us to sleep,” explains Amanda. “Being on your phone too close to bed time or allowing notifications to pop up overnight causes us to have trouble falling asleep, and also causes us to wake up during the night.” Amanda suggests building a charging station in your home where each family member leaves his or her phone for the night. Kids shouldn’t use electronic devices for the sixty minutes leading up to bed time, and adults should refrain from phone use thirty to forty-five minutes before bed.

If you need to use your phone for an alarm, set it to do not disturb and change your light setting to night shift. Night shift will change the lighting on your phone so it is no longer giving off the blue wave light that affects your melatonin production.

Aside from avoiding electronic devices, there are many other things you can do to protect your sleep space. Lighting, colours, and clutter management are all factors in creating a healthy sleep hygiene.

Your bedroom is your sleep haven and should be respected as such. Keeping light out of your room will help keep you sleeping all night long.

Blackout blinds are essential to an ideal sleep environment. Designing your room in calm and soothing colours will also evoke a positive sleep

GOODNIGHTSLEEPTIGHT atmosphere. Finally, proper storage solutions that keep a bedroom tidy and uncluttered create a less distracting environment for sleep. Centennial 360 suggests a large closet space with shelving units, hooks, hanging rods, and even counter space to keep clothing and accessories in place.

If you are in the process of renovating or building a home, planning for proper storage space will help remove potential distraction in the bedroom.

Another important factor in your sleep environment is temperature. According to Amanda, sleep loves the cold! “A cool room of 18-22oC is ideal for sleeping. If one partner wants more warmth, they can consider getting a second blanket to reach their desired level of comfort,” explains Amanda.

Cool temperatures encourage the production of melatonin. When it is too hot at night, sleeping becomes a challenge. Centennial 360 sees an increase in demand for air conditioners as soon as nighttime temperatures increase during the summer. Air conditioning and proper ventilation will help you keep a consistent sleep temperature all year long. In addition, a programmable thermostat will help you regulate temperatures in your sleep environment, and will also help you save on your energy bills. Program your thermostat to go down to your desired sleep temperature an hour before bed. Once it is set, you won’t have to remember to make the change on a daily basis, and you will have created a healthier sleep hygiene.

There are also a few simple things you can do leading up to bedtime that will help prepare your

body for sleep. Having a hot bath or shower before bed is not only relaxing, but it also produces a surge of melatonin from the cold sensation when you get out of the tub. At Centennial 360, designers have seen an increase in popularity for soaker tubs. A deep soaker is the perfect element for a relaxing experience before bed. Do some light reading in the tub to clear your mind, and then enter your sleep haven for a perfect night of rest.

Amanda also recommends dimming your lights in preparation for sleep. “Dimming your lighting the hour leading up to bed will also help prepare your body for rest,” says Amanda. Installing dimmer switches is an easy way to create a relaxing environment in your home.

No matter which technique helps you get a better sleep, acknowledging the benefits is the first step to improving your health. Each stage of sleep is important for improving your happiness, health, and productivity for the next day. “Before midnight, we enter into our deepest part of sleep,” says Amanda.

“This gives us deep rest. After midnight, REM cycles begin. These cycles drain your brain. With each REM cycle that passes, approximately every one and a half hours, our brain becomes clearer and clearer for the next day.” Is your motivation for a good sleep to be more productive at work? Or is it to be more attentive to your children? Or, perhaps, to be in a better mood for your spouse? Maybe it is to simply live a long, healthy life. Whatever your motivation, learn to make sleep a priority, and choose to make a healthy change in your life.

Good night, and sleep tight!

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Q&A:REBECCAKING suit not only the fashionistas, but they also fit just inside of the average woman’s comfort zone. I love when I get to see someone who you can tell hardly buys anything for themselves put on one of my garments with a huge smile on their face.

C360 - How do you describe your design style?

Rebecca Modern, cozy, textured. I often gravitate towards styles that have an equestrian or military feel. I love the balance between clean modern cuts and cozy materials. My pieces have often been described as “wearable blankets” or “feels like a hug”.

C360 - How have your Saskatchewan roots influenced your design style?

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fter two years of working in Calgary, Canadian Fashion Designer, Rebecca King, returned to her Saskatchewan roots to raise her family in Saskatoon. Growing up in the small town of Hudson Bay, SK, Rebecca found her entertainment in learning to sew her own clothing.

At age 14 she discovered her love for sewing, and following high school she pursued a degree in Fashion Design & Apparel Production at Marvel College in Edmonton. Since 2005, Rebecca King has become a well-known name in the fashion industry. For two consecutive years, Rebecca King was featured in the Mercedes-Benz Start Up competition, and has also been named one of Canada’s Top 20 Emerging Fashion Designers. At Centennial 360 we love to celebrate local success stories, so we sat down with Rebecca King to learn a little more about her fashion journey.

C360 - What is your mission with fashion?

Rebecca - I have a personal mission, and a mission for my clothing. What I am trying to do is just be able to do what I love, which is to create. I love designing; it is a constant state of mind where you are always interested and looking at beauty and details. I love sewing and bringing those details to life. My mission for my clothing is to create something that everyone will look good in, no matter their size. I love my pieces to be the ones you want to wear EVERY day because they are comfortable, and you look great. They are easy to wear and fit within a reasonable budget. They

Rebecca - My favourite Saskatchewan season is fall, and my favourite things to design are jackets.

Something about the colour pallets, tailoring and wearability of a fall piece is what I love the most, and it really fits perfectly into our climate.

C360 - Where do you manufacture your clothing?

Rebecca - I do all of the designing, sourcing, pattern drafting, and sample making from Saskatoon, and the final production is done in Vancouver.

C360 - How do you balance your personal life and work demands?

Rebecca - It is a constant struggle to find balance, especially in the fashion world where things move at an extremely fast pace. I try to move at my own speed and not be influenced too much by the pressures around me, which can be hard to manage, because I have a lot of drive and passion for what I do. I can’t say that I have found the perfect balance, but I have a supportive husband and a love for what I do, so that makes things a little easier.

C360 - Tell us about your new Rebecca King Mini line and where your inspiration came from for this.

Rebecca - I began creating my pieces in mini versions when my daughter was born 4 years ago. Unable to keep up with the demand for my women’s line, I decided to wait to launch a children’s line until now. Everything looks so sweet when it’s tiny, and I enjoyed recreating my signature pieces in a mini version. The first mini piece that will be released is the mini three way sweater, which will come out in the early 2016 Christmas season. centennial360.com

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ccording to the Coffee Association of Canada (CAC), 67% of Canadians between the ages of 18 and 79 drink coffee on a daily basis. Of these cups of coffee, 71% are brewed at home. Regardless of recent influence on coffee consumption from the popularity of Keurig, Tassimo, Starbucks, and Tim Hortons, it is safe to say that Canadians have always loved coffee! A lot of people drink coffee to help them get through their busy day, but an increasing number of coffee drinkers have become coffee connoisseurs with a more refined taste. Chris Cole from Ingredients has increased stock of specialty coffees, teas, and even hot chocolates to help satisfy Saskatoon’s desire for quality beverages. In addition to having a wide selection of beverage options, it is no longer uncommon for homeowners to have specialty equipment to prepare drinks as well. Espresso machines, steamers, milk frothers, and other brewing accessories are becoming regular household items. The CAC reported that in 2015 38% of Canadians had a single cup brewer at home. Some even have one at home, one at the cabin, and one at the office. Homeowners are becoming self-proclaimed baristas and are stepping up their coffee game.

With the increase in popularity for brewing specialty coffee at home, building personal coffee bars has also become a trend. Over the last few years, several of Centennial 360’s renovation clients have requested a hot beverage station to 46

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be included in the cabinet design of their new kitchen. Proper counter space, cabinet storage, and accent lighting make the perfect coffee station for aspiring home baristas. If you have purchased a high quality espresso machine, you will want to ensure your cabinets are placed high enough to accommodate the height of your equipment. Open shelving and mug hooks are also a popular choice for a more urban rustic feel.

Your coffee bar can be incorporated right into your regular kitchen cabinets, or in its own area with a unique design. However you design your hot beverage station, the most important part is having a wide selection of tasty drinks to choose from. Soon “going for coffee with friends” will mean your friends are on their way over!

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Find these delicious products at Ingredients in Saskatoon.

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Hosting

at Home Featuring Molly Lux From Lux Events

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’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou Everybody loves a good party! And although the food, drinks, entertainment, and décor add to the party experience, what really makes a good party good is the people. Building relationships with friends, old and new, is what makes life so full, and all of us can create opportunities to do this.

Whether it is a large event like a neighbourhood barbeque or family reunion, or a small get together with close friends, throwing a party is always a good idea for bringing people together - and your home may just be the perfect party venue.

One of the greatest gifts that comes with owning a home is the ability to host friends and family. Your home was made for people! But was your home made for a party? Many homeowners believe you need a particular layout to throw a party.

Hosting is one of the many lifestyle considerations Centennial 360 designers take into consideration when planning a new space for a renovation or build. It’s true that a layout that leads people to action areas and allows for a great flow of communication may be ideal for a party venue, but according to Molly Lux from Lux Events in Saskatoon, all homes are great for throwing parties!

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HOSTINGATHOME “In my opinion, any home works for hosting a party.

No matter what size of house you have, your guests will naturally gravitate to the kitchen or around the food,” says Molly. Whether you have an open layout or sectioned spaces, people will navigate their way to the action.

Deciding on whether or not to host your party at home is not just dependent on your space and layout. If your home does not have the layout you desire for a party, it may still have a benefit over all other locations – flexibility! “When you host an event in your home, you can make it completely customized!” exclaims Molly. “Often with a venue you are restricted in some way whether it be the number of guests you are able to invite, or the type of food you are able to serve. In your home you can hire a caterer and choose a menu specific to the needs of your guests, and customize the décor as well to relay a super personalized feel.” Although hosting often requires you to be the decorator, bartender, caterer, and sometimes the entertainer, the benefits of flexibility and customization are something you can’t get anywhere else.

Once you have selected your home as your party venue, it’s time to get planning. Where do you start? With the guests, of course! Just like designing a renovation, planning a party is all about the

people who will be enjoying it. “When I plan a party, I always look to the guests for inspiration,” says Molly. “Who I am inviting really dictates the look and feel of the party.” Whether you are a party planning extraordinaire or you have never hosted an event before, if you know your guests and pay attention to their experience, your party will be set up for success. Molly’s advice is to simply be a happy host. “If you as a host are relaxed and accommodating, your guests will feel comfortable and happy. If you are stressed or overwhelmed with having guests over, then that is what your guests will remember about your party. If you order take out, but you are relaxed and make guests feel comfortable in your home, they won’t remember what they were served. They will instead think back and remember how they felt.”

When you know your guests, the rest will come easy. When planning a party, Molly says that her Lux Events team starts with your vision. “We really dig deep to understand what is important to you and why you are hosting a party. From there, we source inspiration, whether that is entertainment for kids, food and décor to go with the theme, or attire for the hosts,” says Molly. With your venue decided, your vision defined, and your guests determined, you are well on your way to throwing the perfect party!

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Vitis

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1.5oz Pisco Capel 1/2oz Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao 1/2oz Aperol 1/2oz Lemon Juice 3/4oz Grape Shrub 3 Dashes of Traditional Citrus Bitters Glass: Coupe Garnish: Lemon Peel In a cocktail shaker add the Pisco, Dry Curacao, Aperol, Grape Shrub, Lemon Juice, and Traditional Citrus Bitters. Add ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a coupe. Peel a lemon for garnish. Zest and rim the glassware with the lemon peel and drop the garnish into the drink.

“Pisco is a white brandy that’s typically produced in South America. It has a soft taste that pairs well with citrus and fruit forward syrups. I added the dry curacao to add dryness and orange elements to the cocktail. I added the aperol for some bitter sweetness, lemon juice for acidity, and my house-made traditional citrus bitters to balance the cocktail all together.” – Christopher Cho, Mixologist & Owner of Ayden Kitchen & Bar

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The Cocktail Culture of Saskatoon has changed. We are home to some of the top mixologists in Canada. Aviva Kohen from Tourism Saskatoon recognizes that we are social people. “Saskatoon has a vibrant scene in the restaurant and drink industry.

People here love going out to socialize and support local establishments.� This is a guide to four of the top places to go out and enjoy a social drink in Saskatoon. Cheers!

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Orgeat Syrup, Lemon Juice, Bourbon, Walnut Infused Wine & Fresh Ground Nutmeg VISTA LOUNGE 339 Avenue A South

The Orchard Calvados Boulard Apple Brandy, Apple Cider, Chipotle & Cinnamon Syrup, Traditional Floral Bitters & Egg Whites AYDEN KITCHEN & BAR 265 3rd Avenue South

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Sazerac Rye Whiskey, New Orleans-Style Bitters & a Muddled Sugar Cube in an Absinthe Rinsed Glass THE GRAZING GOAT 210 20th Street West

Nosh Gin Cocktail Gin, Sparkling Lemonade, a Hint of Fresh Mint & Fresh Cucumber Juice Garnished with Cucumber NOSH EATERY & TAP 820 Broadway Avenue

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“My Smart Pick is the Moen ioDIGITAL Shower Control. This system allows you to create four separate pre-sets in your shower for temperature and pressure control. An LED light flashes until the water has reached your desired settings and the shower can be turned on or off using a remote control from up to thirty feet away.

As a father, this would be a handy tool to ensure the bath water is a safe and consistent temperature for my young children.”

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our home is an investment that may last your entire lifetime. It is a haven for you and your family, and a place of comfort and security.

You take a lot of pride in your home, and you should! It is a reflection of your family’s life together.

Whether your home is old or new, well used or freshly renovated, it is important to take care of your investment. Simple home maintenance can help prevent damage, save money, and most importantly, protect you and your home.

Paul Trimble from Centennial 360 is a journeyman plumber who has been fixing and maintaining homes for over fifteen years. He is a home expert and loves helping people. One of Paul’s best qualities as a technician is his ability to carefully explain home systems to homeowners and help them understand how to care for their home and keep it safe. “There are many things that a homeowner can do to prevent their equipment from breaking down, starting with a basic furnace tune-up,” says Paul. Furnace tune-ups should be completed annually to have the equipment checked and cleaned. This not only helps prevent breakdowns, but also ensures your equipment is running at peak efficiency. The more efficient your system, the more money you save on gas 56

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and electrical bills. Air conditioners should also be tuned up annually to increase their lifespan and improve efficiency. Paul explains, “Homeowners should check to ensure that any fresh air or combustion air intakes going into the house from the outside are free from debris. These are usually found on the back or the side of the house. These intakes have hoods with rodent screens that need to be cleaned as well.”

Along with tune-ups, furnaces also need their filters replaced on a regular basis. The frequency of replacement is dependent on the home. Most homes require a new furnace filter every two to three months, but if you have pets, are going through a renovation, or have a lot of activity in your home, you may need to replace it monthly.

“You should set a schedule for filter replacement, or we can do that for you at Centennial 360,” says Paul. Centennial 360 offers a filter delivery program where you receive a new filter at your doorstep monthly or quarterly, helping remind you to make the change.

Like furnaces, some water heaters also have a filter that requires maintenance. “Most new water heaters have a filter on the bottom of the tank

HOMEMAINTENANCE where all the combustion air comes through, so that needs to be cleaned properly,” Paul explains.

This can be done during an annual water heater tune-up. Newer homes, or any home that has had a plumbing permit pulled on it within the last fifteen years, have a dual check valve and expansion tank as part of their plumbing system.

“It is VERY important to check the pressure of your expansion tank once a year. This can save you from destroying your water heater,” says Paul.

You can check your expansion tank by shutting off the water to your home, turning on a faucet to drain off water pressure, removing the cap off the tank, and using your tire pressure gauge to check pressure. It should read between 40 and 60 psi. “If you need to pump up the pressure, I recommend checking it again in a couple of weeks. If it has lost air again, you will need to replace the expansion tank,” says Paul. If an expansion tank does fail along with the water heater pressure relief valve, it will ruin the water heater, creating a much more costly repair. If you are not comfortable checking the pressure yourself, you can simply ask your technician to check it during your annual water heater or furnace tune-up. “Expansion tanks are a newer product. Until fifteen years ago this was not a requirement in Saskatoon, so a lot of people simply don’t know about it,” Paul adds.

Another maintenance item many homeowners are unaware of is changing laundry hoses. “Laundry hoses should be changed every five years,” Paul explains. “They are a rubber hose and they do

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Home Check List

Furnace Tune-up Air Conditioning Tune-up Furnace Filter Replacement Water Heater Tune-up Expansion Tank Pressure Check Water Heater Filter Cleaning Sump Pump Test Laundry Hose Replacement Shut off Valves to Outdoor Taps Combustion & Fresh Air Intake Cleaning

wear out. All other water lines in your house are either copper or PEX. Here you have rubber hoses that are under the same pressure as regular water lines, so they are not as reliable.” Turning off shutoff valves to outside taps in the fall will protect your other water lines from bursting as well.

Sump pumps are also a main player in your plumbing system, and should be checked regularly. “If you have a sump pit, it should be tested annually,” says Paul. “This can be done by putting water in the pit to make sure it runs. If there is a bunch of sediment or dirt in there, it should be cleaned out.” You can also book an annual sump maintenance check with your service provider for peace of mind. If a sump pump is not working, your home risks flooding during a heavy rainfall or when there is excess ground water around your home.

To prevent flooding during a sump pump failure or a power outage, install a battery back-up sump pump that will kick in if the water level in the pump becomes dangerously high. Some battery backup systems include an alarm to alert you that it is running on back-up.

In addition to the heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems of your home, your electrical system also requires a little bit of attention. “When it comes to electrical, prevention is the best protection,” says Paul. You can help protect your electrical systems and home electronics with whole home surge protection. This will mitigate damage during small and large electrical surges through your systems.

Paul also recommends checking your GFI outlets regularly to confirm their functionality. Simply press the test button, and then reset it. If your outlet works on the reset, everything is normal. You can also book a home electrical check with your service provider to ensure nothing is overloaded, and that your system is functioning properly and safely.

Why should you do all of these checks on a regular basis? “By doing these simple checks, you can prevent high repair costs,” says Paul. Neglecting maintenance may cause breakdowns with your equipment that are not covered under regular warranty. “During a furnace tune-up, we clean the combustion chamber and burners,” Paul explains.

“If there is too much dust built up on the burners, it can prevent the furnace from starting up. This will lead to a service call or emergency service.

Unfortunately, repairs due to a lack of maintenance are not covered under manufacturers’ warranties.”

A few check-ups and a little bit of TLC will keep the equipment in your home running at its highest capability, and, most importantly, will help keep your home safe for you and your family. centennial360.com

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LASTLOOK

Tippy toes are tippy. They are unstable. They are risky. But tippy toes are rewarding. They give us a new perspective.

They allow us to see things we didn’t before. Standing on our tippy toes, we see the world a little differently. On our tippy toes, we can achieve greater heights. Tippy toes are tippy, but tippy toes are good. Kids love to stand on tippy toes. They peek over ledges with wonder and amazement.

They stretch to their limits to reach things they couldn’t before. What if we lived life on tippy toes? Would we lose our balance and fall? Or would we reach unimaginable heights? We just might get a 360 LOOK at the world around us - a fresh perspective revealing something new.

Yes, tippy toes are tippy, but tippy toes are Awesome.

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