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home is about people, not possessions,” says acclaimed songstress Amy Sky. “Nothing in our home is for show.” Since moving to Toronto from Los Angeles more than two decades ago, the family has lived in the Annex, in midtown and in Forest Hill. Four years ago, they bought in Rosedale and couldn’t be happier. “It’s like an oasis in the city,” Jordan says of the tree-lined neighbourhood. “When you come into Toronto in an airplane, you can pick out Rosedale because it’s greener than the rest of the city.” The architecture of the grand homes in the area appeals to Jordan, who has a secret passion for home renovation. “When I was younger, I would move into dumps, because that’s all I could afford, and fix
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them up,” he said. “I actually love it. It became a bit of a hobby.” The couple didn’t have to do much to their current home. With original moldings, stained glass windows and multiple working fireplaces, the home was move-in ready. They chose to decorate on their own without help from a professional designer and the home feels comfortable and inviting. “Eclectic,” Sky says of her design style. “Very eclectic.” With a bright entrance, an expansive dining room and a quaint kitchen, the house is also well-equipped for hosting large family functions. The family often brings extra tables into the dining room to accommodate everyone. “We brought something from wherever we’ve lived,” Jordan says of the mix of furniture.
The living room houses a small TV, a filledto-the-brim bookshelf and a large Heintzman piano that once belonged to Sky’s mother. “This is the piano I grew up with, that I learned to play music on,” says the singer, who is perhaps best known for her heart-tugging songs I Will Take Care of You and Ordinary Miracles. Sky is also a prolific songwriter, writing lyrics for legends such as Olivia Newton-John, Reba McEntire and Anne Murray. A few years ago, she became a spokesperson for mental health awareness when she went public with her own struggles with mood disorders following the birth of her children. Since then, Sky has been an advocate of health and wellness. To go with the recent release of her new CD, Alive and Awake, Sky >>