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INNOVATION IN DESIGN ICONIC STYLE CONDO STYLE NEW BUILD LUXURY FASHION TRENDS

Step Inside: Canadian Producer Kit Redmond FOOD SCENE: A LOCAL CHEF REVEALS HIS ADDICTION BATTLES AND HOW THE ISSUE PERMEATES MANY RESTAURANT KITCHENS

COVER PHOTO BY MARK HOLLERON

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55 BEAUTY

Decades of style influences

> HOME 08 DESIGNER AT HOME

Chic updates in Orleans

57 NEW FEATURE!

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12 DOWNSIZING

Two families transition from large homes to more compact living spaces

Two designers work together with extraordinary results

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25 STEP INSIDE

Producer Kit Redmond talks style and television

GROWING UP OTTAWA Karen Ellis shares how Westgate Shopping Centre played an intricate role in her growing years

59 STREET SCENE

18 COVER RENOVATION

A beauty-enhancing smoothie

42 NEW BUILD

61 GIVING BACK

Young entrepreneurs and mentoring

72 END NOTE

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29 FARM LIFE

47 CAPITAL COLOURS

65 FOOD THOUGHTS

From Rockcliffe to Renfrew: a journey of self discovery

35 STYLE DEFINED

A vibrant, contemporary home in Kanata

Checking out teachers with style

Wallpaper trends and tips

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66 LET’S DISH

38 NEW & NOW

51 FALL FASHION

Condo-style décor Innovative products and décor trends for fall

41 BUILDER INSIDER

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What’s new in Ottawa stores for fall?

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Theatre pop-up dinners, drive-by fashion, fresh juice and a home tour on the scene this fall.

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68 DINING OUT

Warming up to hotel dining

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EDITOR’S NOTE

“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”

MARY’S MUST-HAVES

DECADES OF STYLE It’s true for both décor and fashion: trends come and go. But what remains intact is personal style; and it speaks volumes about who you are. Our personal style moves with us through life’s changes, not just in our fashion sense or decorating flair, but also in our coping skills and how we approach the transitional periods of life.

As we reflect on decades past, we see how history influences style and represents the time and place of its milieu. In this issue, we pay homage to décor of the past and reveal how it has inspired new products picking up on old trends. In our New & Now Design feature we see the return of elements like stone, cork and glamour in design details.

Capital Colours features the tailored influence of the ‘40s through wallpaper, and our fashion page displays pieces with iconic sway.

I am always drawn to influences from the 70s in music and its boho vibe in fashions. But I also have a little 80s glam in me too, and have been known to throw in a bit of 90s rocker every once in a while. These three decades have impacted me the most, and I like to think that I take a little from each era in every aspect of my life. While it shows a bit of a laid-back style with kick-ass attitude in a glamorous sort of way, it also suits my style and the approach I take to decorating, dressing and dealing with life as a whole.

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Imagine bed sheets inspired by the softest of cotton underwear from iconic designer Calvin Klein. These have to top a must-have list of stylish items influenced by the past.

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They talk with respective flair about how they have moved forward to learn from the past and tackle the future, while being true to themselves.

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HOME Designer At Home

“We support local as much as possible, and Ottawa has much to offer with talented workrooms, craftsman and artists.” — JOHN LEBLANC

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BY MARY TAGGART PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

Collections of books, artifacts and artwork make a strong presence in an older home where interior decorator John LeBlanc lives in Orleans. Working in one of Ottawa’s most esteemed furniture stores, Cadieux Interiors, the decorator has cleverly turned a rudimentary suburban home into a chic setting for iconic style.

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and Hermes blanket in the bedroom. He refers to his style as “warm modern,” a term that truly sums up the look of the home he shares with his partner Colin Peppy and John’s daughters Sophie (17) and Emma (16).

COLOUR SCHEME John has worked with a greige scheme throughout the main floor, incorporating grey, taupe and white into each room. The neutral palette is injected with some steel blues to add depth, with a luxurious infusion

CONTEMPORARY WARMTH

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of rich velvet fabrics, and the clever use of tile for an added dimension of chic styling.

John painted the kitchen cabinets in Benjamin Moore Blue Gaspe and added Bianco Carrara marble wall tile for a touch of elegance in the kitchen. He incorporated the same element in the main floor powder room with a tiled feature wall behind a Euroinspired pedestal sink.

Upstairs, black and white play a leading role and John’s daughters went along with the scheme in their tastefully decorated bedrooms. Each room shows artistic flair, and their individual creative touches suggest that talent is innate.

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BOTH THE KITCHEN AND MAIN FLOOR POWDER ROOM WERE UPDATED WITH A TILE WALL; A BAR CART IN THE DINING ROOM IS PARTY READY.

Much of John’s furnishings and artwork are local. He finds a never-ending supply of talent in Ottawa and says, “we support local as much as possible, and Ottawa has much to offer with talented workrooms, craftsman and artists.”

The creative decorator regularly pops in to visit Champagne dit Lambert Antiques in Old Ottawa South to pick up finds – like the miniature Japanese artist’s studio that sits on the dining room table. Artistic display introduces warmth to the modern décor throughout the home and adds personality to the space. A bar cart in the corner of the dining room offers Dillon’s Small Batch Gin, which artfully calls for high-style fun that suits John’s own earnest persona, and shows a playful side with tasteful flair to match his décor style.

ASK THE EXPERT

Lisa Poirier, Westyle Interior Design

At what point should Q I contact a designer during the renovation process?

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The sooner the better! Hiring a registered Interior Designer should be the first thing on your ‘to do’ list no matter how little or big the job may be. You may want to meet with a few to get a feeling for who you will be most comfortable working with. Once you have decided, get them involved right away.

For a job to run smoothly, on time and on budget it should be planned well in advance. Contractors’ worst nightmare is to not have a plan in place before the demolition begins.

The budget for the project is often a subject that does not want to be discussed. It is important however, that you are upfront with your designer on how much you are willing to invest in the project so that they can design based on this figure. They also will know if your budget is realistic based on your wish list for your new space. Once a plan is in place they can assist in obtaining quotes and ensure that the materials fit into the allocated budget, while still maintaining the overall look and function desired.

An Interior Designer’s job is not only to make the space functional and look great; they can help with the preliminary planning throughout the entire construction process. Often they can assist with the budget as well as referring you to the appropriate trades.

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HOME Downsizing

UPLIFTING DOWNSIZING

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he process of downsizing from a larger family home to something more manageable can be an emotional process.

However, if done slowly and with care the journey can be liberating. It can also invoke excitement at the many new freedoms that maintaining a smaller property can offer.

After speaking with two Ottawa families who have recently transitioned to beautiful new spaces, it appears that downsizing can enhance a vibrant stage of life. And, when done correctly, it can still leave ample room for family, guests, gatherings and all that is important.

For one active Westboro couple, the decision to downsize from a five-bedroom home to a stunning penthouse in the same neighbourhood was a happy one. After successfully raising three children born in quick succession, they laughingly revealed that designing a space for two suited them perfectly. And the result is breathtaking.

Huge windows showcase Ottawa’s most prized views and a 300-square-foot terrace provides a private, low-maintenance way to spend time outdoors.

Choosing to purchase a new condo in its earliest stages offered a platform for personal vision and design to flourish.

Working with 2H Interior Design, contemporary elegance was achieved using soft colours, lighting and purchasing scale-sized furniture. A third bedroom was added by harvesting space from an adjacent unit, which also allowed for a private office. A unique guestroom feature is a magnificent fabric headboard framing two twin beds that can be easily pushed together or separated for visitors.

When I asked the wife, mother and real estate agent of this pair for her advice to those considering downsizing, she suggested taking it slow. “Making too many big changes too soon can result in regret. If you sell a larger home in the suburbs and then buy a tiny space for the same price downtown, you might be disappointed within a few years. Really think about what you want. Maybe rent for awhile to make sure your transition is exactly suited to your needs.”

Terri Hoddinott, a busy mother, passionate volunteer and adventurer, gradually downsized from a large property by renting first and trying another neighbourhood, then moving to a house in New Edinburgh. Terri knew a big

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NEW EDINBURGH renovation was a must and had a vision of what she wanted. Teaming up with her friend and designer, Lorie Derraugh of Homestyle Consulting By Lorie Derraugh, they worked to create a home that is warm, sophisticated and party perfect.

Terri’s love of family and entertaining required an open-flow concept. Calming, neutral paint choices were chosen to allow for a rotation of brightly coloured accessories and seasonal décor.

The main living room features luxurious, but comfortable, furniture with seating for many. A built-in wall unit displays Terri’s growing collection of local art and favourite treasures with plenty of concealed storage for electronic components.

Terri’s custom kitchen is full of heart and boasts a six-burner stove complete with a spectacular backsplash of handcut glass tiles from Italy. Hidden storage cabinets open to reveal enviable space for culinary necessities. To preserve the tranquility of the main floor, Terri and Lorie designed a large space in the basement where her three adult boys can spend time with their friends.

Lorie explained her goals for Terri when working on her home. “I wanted her to have a home that matched her welcoming personality. She is one of the most giving people and her door is always open.” Those goals were achieved with Terri’s describing the home as being completely her.

TOP TEN DOWNSIZING TIPS FROM CATHERINE PULCINE (Owner and Lead Designer of Decorating Den Interiors, The C.P.I. Team)

3 Pare down belongings but keep what you love.

3 Make the most out of every inch of space.

3 Consider placing a desk under your staircase or building a cupboard to gain extra storage.

3 Invest in comfortable dining room

chairs that can easily be moved to the living room for additional seating.

3 Repurpose already owned furniture.

A dining room sideboard might make the perfect table, with storage, in an entranceway.

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3 Replace bedside tables with dressers and try to maximize storage space under beds as well.

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space with organizers and planning.

“I wanted her to have a home that matched her welcoming personality. She is one of the most giving people and her door is always open.” — LORIE DERRAUGH

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LORIE CHOSE A NEUTRAL COLOUR SCHEME AND INCORPORATED TERRI’S ART COLLECTION TASTEFULLY INTO THE SPACE THAT COMBINES FORMAL ELEMENTS AND EVERYDAY LIVING WITH EASE, A NOOK, THAT ONCE LED TO THE BASEMENT, BECAME EFFICIENT OFFICE SPACE FOR TERRI.

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HOME Renovation

TEAM WORK

BY DESIGN

BY ALEXIA NAIDOO PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

It’s a project nearly two years in the making, but the magic touch of a local design duo has taken a six-bedroom Manotick home to a new level of awesomeness.

The renovation called upon the expertise of Laurie Jarvis from Unique Spaces and Lucie Cadieux from Cadieux Interiors. The designers first met when the homeowners were picking out furniture pieces from Cadieux and brought Laurie into the project for guidance on paint colours and finishes.

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tasked Lucie and Laurie with creating something calming and peaceful that would hold a delicate balance between a traditional look and clean, modern lines.

Their design concept opened up the foyer to make it the central gem of the home, adding new front doors and over-sized tiling that created a majestic entrance to the living room. Custom pieces were chosen for the living room, keeping in mind that everything had to fit the scale and look of the space. Some key pieces include a Sorbonne chair designed by renowned French designer Jacques Garcia from Baker Furniture;

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CLOCKWISE: PAINTING ABOVE THE FIREPLACE BY BRIAN WYERS FROM KOYMAN GALLERIES; TOSS CUSHIONS FROM CADIEUX INTERIORS; TOLLER CRANSTON PAINTING IN THE HALLWAY; ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING TRANSITIONS THE LIVING TO BEDROOM SPACE ON THE MAIN FLOOR.

plus two pieces designed by Barbara Barry: a custom neutral-weave sofa combined with velvet-trimmed throw pillows, and a round coffee table beautifully finished in pearl with a gentle scooped edge.

Throughout the house, blues and grays, with hints of gold and amethyst, showcase the comforting colour palette developed for wallpaper, fabric and Benjamin Moore paint selections. Custom closets were added to the bedrooms and all the bathrooms were updated with fixtures, customs mirrors, lighting and linens. In addition, new

Marquis units replaced the fireplace in the master bedroom and family room.

Working with the client, Laurie chose original artwork from Koyman Galleries, including a magnificent Toller Cranston piece that is a focal point of the dining room.

Meanwhile, Lucie tackled some challenging areas, including wall alcoves that she says can be hard to fill. She recommends taking dimensions, being open-minded about what might work, and taking a trial-anderror approach. Don’t be afraid to bring pieces home to see what works.

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ASK THE EXPERT

Friedemann Weinhardt, Design First Interiors

can I achieve QHow timeless design?

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The main goal with timeless design is to choose elements that will endure and still have a fresh look, even after many years.

It does not require you to stick within a particular design style. It can be classical, modern, or even ‘farmhouse’.

The starting point for any design is to make sure it’s personally responsive to the end user. If your design resonates with you it will be long lasting.

Understanding your requirements and tastes will help your designer guide you through the decisions.

In 30 years of creating space, I have had many occasions to meet up with former clients. It is always gratifying to hear ‘I still love my kitchen!’.

Functionality is the primary driver of the design itself. If it works for you, it will probably work for most people. If it doesn’t work for you, you will experience frustration and dissatisfaction.

This is true for kitchens that have an awkward work triangle, or entranceways without seating.

Good functionality will give any room the confidence it needs to contribute to quality of life.

Simplicity of forms and neutral colour palettes are the perfect backdrop for any space. Don’t try to ‘have it all’ and stick with the essential selections first. Add detailing only when it enhances the experience, either through the function or the pure enjoyment of the space.

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STYLE & COMFORT

THIS PAGE: FURNISHINGS AND ARTWORK IN THE FAMILY ROOM AND DINING ROOM FROM CADIEUX INTERIORS FACING PAGE: MIXING MATERIALS AND LAYERING TEXTURES ADDS INTRIGUE TO THE SPACE; PORCH TABLE FROM HAUSER.

“A house like this deserves a certain calibre of appointments,” said Laurie. She and Lucie didn’t rest until they found just the right piece for each space.

A combination of Lucie’s knowledge of the marketplace and her national and international shopping trips to source the latest trends helped a great deal. “I figure out what’s on the market right now and what we can get our hands on that fits our needs,” said Lucie. “We have so many great manufacturers that we work with, so we can go out there and choose what’s best for the client.”

“When you work on a major project like this over a period of time, it’s nice to have a second opinion to keep your perspective fresh,” said Laurie. Lucie agreed, saying, “It definitely increased our creativity and really pushed us to think in new directions.”

The team’s design work extended to the outdoor living space, which beautifully expands the indoor entertaining area. The concrete flooring was painted in a rich, earthy tone to flow better with the decking, and existing furniture pieces were re-upholstered, which Lucie says often makes more sense than buying new. The indoor-outdoor room was appointed with fresh pieces in umbrella fabric, a new table and area rug, updated lighting, a Heat & Glo fireplace, and a television entertainment system.

The spacious lower floor now flows from two bedrooms created for the teens in the family, through to a games room, gym and seating areas for R&R. It culminates in a home theatre with bar and red-carpet accents for the full Hollywood experience.

Laurie and Lucie made smart use of the structural bones and on-site materials that could be incorporated into the new

look. The still-gleaming wood floors were kept, as were some hints of the original Mediterranean tile. The overall look has been lightened up, modernized and, in some cases, the existing furniture only needed to be recovered and refinished with more neutral tones.

The collaboration between the two designers turned out to be a real winner.

“When you work on a major project like this over a period of time, it’s nice to have a second opinion to keep your perspective fresh,” said Laurie. Lucie agreed, saying, “It definitely increased our creativity and really pushed us to think in new directions.”

Their hard work came together beautifully and the result is a gorgeous look and a happy client. The overall design is both upscale and carefully curated, while retaining the welcoming warmth of a perfect family home.

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From the age of seven, Kit Redmond knew she wanted to be either a singer or a television journalist. She decided on the day former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau campaigned in her home town of Coburg, accompanied by the national press, that journalism was her calling. She was fascinated with the reporting process and telling stories that could change or influence the world. She has been a reporter, TV host, network production executive, showrunner and executive producer for over thirty years.

When Kit graduated from Ryerson in 1980, she was awarded the E.U. (Ted) Shrader Memorial Award as the top graduate in Broadcast Journalism and was hired by the CBC as a reporter based out of Saskatoon. After marrying fellow CBC employee Norm Bolen, she moved to the arts and entertainment sector and became the host of It’s All Here. For thirteen years she worked either for, or with, the CBC as a freelancer concurrently raising her young family in Toronto and then Ottawa.

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ASK THE EXPERT

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To maximize and optimize a shared closet space, consider what you each value as most important.

Think about how you use the closet every day and what custom design components would help make your closet more efficient and aesthetically pleasing. A thoughtfully designed space that supports your lifestyle and storage needs will save you more time for what matters most in life.

Having a clear vision for what you both hope to achieve for your space will make it easier to assess your belongings to determine what you do and don’t need.

Here are a few of our suggestions: • Make lists! Take stock of the clothes you MUST keep in your closet. Counting the items you want to keep in your closet helps when making decisions about what you need every day, what you need stored and what goes.

• Stay organized by sorting —like items with like items.

• Create two, or perhaps three, zones in your closet- his, hers and a shared zone.

Some important questions to consider include: Do you both use the space at the same time of the day? Is one of you right-handed and the other left-handed? Would you both appreciate a shared place for dry cleaning or an empty-yourpockets drawer? Do either of you need somewhere to sit or perhaps a ladder to reach?

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VIBRANT LIVING

DESIGNER MARGO VINER WORKED WITH KIT TO CREATE LIVELY DÉCOR THAT INCLUDES ARTWORK BY CANADIAN ARTIST GRAHAM METSON; KITCHEN BY DESLAURIER

“Millenials like to re-purpose and they cherish old things. It is a post-modernist approach where you take the best of the old and combine it with modernity.”

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KIT REDMOND

In 2004, Kit co-founded Toronto-based RTR Media Inc. with popular design guru Debbie Travis and Hans Rosenstein, eventually becoming the sole owner. Her company is known for its expert hosts and producing inventive, highly-rated renovation shows focussing on home, design, construction, and real estate.

She won the Canadian Screen award three times as best lifestyle producer for the hit show Income Property with Scott McGillvray (HGTV Canada/USA).

In her Barry Hobin designed Glebe townhome, she starts every day with an hour of yoga on the roof-top terrace.

The home showcases her impressive art collection of soulful pieces that fit beautifully into the vibrant space, where Ottawa At Home visited to get to know this Canadian producer better.

WHERE DOES AN IDEA FOR A SHOW BEGIN? In factual television we look for real people doing interesting things and find out who they are, what they are doing and what their passions are. Next, we research to see if our idea would appeal to a broad audience and then build a show around them. It is then pitched to a network and, if they like it, they will either do paper or tape visual development

HOW HAS YOUR BUSINESS EVOLVED? I used to build a show, now I build business models and companies while learning about entrepreneurship and financing because the media is changing so quickly. You have to get ahead of that curve and look to the future. Oprah used to say if you turn to look behind you, you would lose sight of the finish line. It is all about creating content for print, radio, and television, YouTube or Instagram. We have to adapt to where our audience is and make it relevant. Seventy percent of media is consumed on smart phones and that is the challenging part today.

HOW IS YOUR PERSONAL STYLE INFLUENCED BY YOUR PROGRAMS? Our audience sees designers and contractors working together to bring you that final big reveal. We work with amazing talents whom I admire and respect. We are filming a new HGTV USA show in Mississippi and the team describes their creative style as tobacco and roses, a combination of manly and feminine.

I needed new bedding for my home and when I saw the first reveal I bought everything on that bed. I would not have had the skill to pull it together in the way that the design team had done.

WHAT ARE SOME NEW EXCITING TRENDS? Millenials like to re-purpose and they cherish old things. It is a postmodernist approach where you take the best of the old and combine it with modernity. My condo has a 1930s to 1950s feel and vibe. The new richer styles I am seeing are far more eclectic. I don’t know if they totally appeal to me as I like cleaner lines. My husband likes more and I like less. This is something we go back and forth on, but we balance that out.

ARE YOU A DECORATING ENTHUSIAST YOURSELF? I do not consider myself a strong decorator and value the inspired designers I am fortunate to work with. It is important they know what my lifestyle is like. I am a big believer in the arts and crafts movement where objects have to be beautiful and useful at the same time.

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St. Lawrence County, New York Fly and Play just over the Seaway A new airline and direct lowcost flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale in Florida, from the Ogdensburg International Airport (www.OGSAir.com), make our US neighbors just into New York more attractive than ever. Your crossing in Prescott can now be a shopping, shipping and ‘early start’ to your Florida vacation. A few things to check out before your flight, or when you’re headed over to pick someone up at the airport will help you appreciate the areas rural charm.

Amish culture is part of the landscape One of the largest growing Amish populations in the US exists just over the border in St. Lawrence County, New York. They are also among the most conservative, so don’t expect a spectacle of Disney-like experiences. Authentic families, farm stands, quilts, furniture and baked goods can be found on many of the rural roads surrounding Ogdensburg, with Pickens General Store in the hamlet of Heuvelton, containing a variety of goods from neighboring Amish communities.

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Onion Delight wine is a specialty of River Myst, with a strong following of home chefs, for recipes such as pasta dishes, chicken cacciatore, pot roast and French onion soup.

The Ogdensburg Command Performances run from October through May with a great variety of theater.

Highlights this year include the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker November 30 and CHEERS- Live On Stage on February 16th. The newly remodeled theater offers front row tickets for under $55 CAD, with seats as low as $21 CAD. Book a show, grab dinner, and spend the night for a mini-getaway.

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HOME Living My Way

PARK LIFE TO FARM LIFE

BY ROCHELLE JAMES PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

For many, a move to the country is viewed as a retirement option after years of commuting, ferrying kids around and rising for early morning meetings. But for Andi Marcus, CEO of the Ottawa-based cosmetics company Mistura, and her husband Hayden, the recent decision to leave city life behind meant the opportunity to recharge and reinvigorate, refurbish and refresh.

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euchre tournaments, dinner parties and getaway weekends. With each additional visit, Andi felt herself falling under the spell of the beauty of the topography and the crisp country air.

We could live here—she and Hayden jokingly surmised each time they made the trek back home to the city from the Ottawa Valley.

But, having lived in Rockcliffe Park since 2002, Andi was well accustomed to the amenities of urban life. Her two boys went to school within walking distance from their 2,300 square-foot granite bungalow near MacKay Lake with its pool, soaring hedges and mature trees.

“It was ideal during that phase of our life, in many ways,” recalls Andi. “We celebrated some incredible milestones in that house.”

Three years after that first barn dance, the couple started to question their future. The business was growing at a rapid speed, her boys had moved out and despite extensive renovations, her beloved home was in need of more investment.

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“I have purposely left chips and wear on the wooden stairs and original doors to keep some of the authentic feel in the house. I like things to look perfectly imperfect, if you will. I want guests to feel comfortable and relaxed.” — ANDI MARCUS the decision to put their Rockcliffe house up for sale and head to Florida to live with her parents for several months.

“While we were away, we were able to relax and think more creatively about where we wanted to settle for our next life chapter,” says Andi. “On a whim, I sent out a note to our friends letting them know that we were looking for a farmhouse.”

Almost immediately, she received a response that seemed too good to be true.

There was a 3,000 square-foot farmhouse on the market just 20 minutes from the Bonnechere Caves, and several kilometres from Highway 60. It sat on a working farm on 350 acres with soybeans and corn feed, complete with its own lake, sandy beach and fish.

They bought it, sight unseen!

Built in the late 1800s by the Briscoe family, the house features four bedrooms, 10-foot ceilings, original baseboards, and all the charm and character you could expect in a home of that era. They named it Atworth Cottage, which means “homestead,” and is also the name of the English town in Wiltshire County where Andi’s son Michael was born.

The sprawling property is now their home, along with 30 Holstein cows, one

Pekingese dog, and two cats. Andi is taking her time to unpack – there are stories to learn, plans to be made and a long renovation list. Ultimately, she hopes to curate a space that both inspires and relaxes; one that would get two thumbs up from her favourite designer, the legendary Bunny Williams.

She has whittled down an extensive furniture collection, gathered from world travels and whimsical auction finds, to combine sturdy, timeless pieces with modern reproductions and a love for Chinese art. Her vision to achieve a “rustic-chic” look for Atworth Cottage, includes a custom 20-foot barn-board table, and a newfound penchant for old wooden chairs, wooden barrels, benches and field stone.

“I have purposely left chips and wear on the wooden stairs and original doors to keep some of the authentic feel in the house,” explains Andi. “I like things to look perfectly imperfect, if you will. I want guests to feel comfortable and relaxed.”

And that is exactly how Andi and Hayden feel right now. “Not one morning has gone by where I do not stare outside in wonderment at how beautiful it is here,” says Andi, whose creative energy has been re-established on the farm.

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Creating a well-lit space, while also enhancing the ambience of the environment is the tricky balancing act of choosing the right light sources and installing them in ideal locations. Bringing in a combination of three types of light sources is critical. Floor/ table, wall and ceiling lights can work together to change the mood of a room with the flick of a switch. Add a dimmer to further enhance the effects. Lamps or sconces that allow for light to disperse from all angles of the shade rather than just from top or below will allow for a brighter feel. However mixing the different sources of light in terms of shade options and finishes give the space more character and a sense that these fixtures may have been curated over time.

Once you have set the tone with lighting then add further warmth and textural elements with architectural features like ceiling moulding and wall and window detailing. Artwork brings added intrigue and stands out beautifully in a well-lit space that showcases the piece as a focal point in the room. Ideally lighting will work to blend furnishings and architectural detailing together, this happens when a lighting plan is included with the décor scheme.

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It’s not only dramatic, but a long-lasting design element.”

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Designing space for a condo offers less room for forgiveness when it comes to decorating disasters. Playing with a dramatic colour scheme can cause a problem in a multi-functional space, so starting with a neutral colour scheme is ideal. But this does not mean you cannot have a little fun and

bring in some trendy design elements.

Feature walls add intrigue and can open up small spaces. Interesting kitchen backsplashes are perfect for bringing in colour and adding dramatic flare to a condo.

In the Centennial model suite at The Corners on Main by Domicile Develop-

ments, the designers used cool grey tones to start and then added a wood feature wall to inject warmth and drama. Interior Finishes Coordinator Miranda D’Aiuto says the impact is great and states: “The walnut stain and bold grain of Douglas fir made for an impressive focal point that opened up the dining area. It’s not only dramatic, but a long-lasting design element.”

Creating a lasting impression, while maintaining updated décor, makes for chic condo style.

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Pewter Honed natural thin stone veneer from the Realstone Collection is inspiring, timeless, enduring, available at Merkley Supply.

Streamlined Bayberry Recliner, ideal for compact space, Luxe Home Interiors.

Noble Grey, Caesarstone has a marble-like grey background, embellished with natural and dark veins, available through kitchen suppliers, including KitchenCraft.

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Find the look of light wood tones with low thickness agglomerated cork composite core, from Westboro Flooring and Décor.

Maxime Counter Stool, Jonathan Adler shows the trend towards gold metals, The Modern Shop.

Drill-less Pfister Slidebar converts a shower with one showerhead into a dual multifunction shower, find it at Lowe’s

The Dyson 360 Eye Robot interprets surroundings to robotically vacuum every room in the house, DysonCanada.ca

Gold Foil Confetti Dots are peel and stick moveable décor from Wall Pops! Wall Art Kit, available at DeSerres, St. Laurent.

Unik Stone marble and stainless steel vanity, available at Mondeau Bathroom & Kitchen.

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HOME Builder’s Insider less is more and if the decorating takes over the prospective buyer loses focus. We try to work on a few key elements that highlight the structure and beauty of the home design.

MODEL HOME DECORATING

BY MARY TAGGART

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

Cardel Homes recently celebrated 20 years of building homes in Ottawa, and has evolved with the growing Ottawa market to keep buyers inspired. Jenny Black is the Design Centre Manager for the new homebuilder and keeps up with current trends to ensure a fresh approach. Ottawa At Home chatted with Jenny to look at how model home décor has changed over the years to adapt to the local market and its savvy buyers.

WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU SEEN IN HOW BUILDERS DECORATE MODELS? At one time, some model homes would be minimally staged to showcase the layout of the floor plan. Some wouldn’t even include accessories. Now we work hard to create more of a “lifestyle” and an environment in which prospective clients can truly visualize themselves living.

HOW BIG AN IMPACT DOES A WELLDECORATED MODEL HOME MAKE ON

BUYERS? With today’s savvy buyers, it is more important than ever to create the dream. The floor plan will continue to be one of the most important deciding factors in choosing a home, but if a home is not decorated well, or not to their taste, it can be very difficult for the prospective buyer to imagine themselves in the space.

HOW DOES DECORATING A MODEL HOME DIFFER FROM A PRIVATE RESIDENCE? For our designers, a model home is an opportunity to showcase a design from their creative vision, rather than working on the practical aspects of a family’s lifestyle. It’s an opportunity to be innovative, try out the latest trends and create a space that has a little something in it for everyone.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MODEL HOME TRICKS THAT ATTRACT BUYERS? We take great care in ensuring that the furniture is the right scale to suit and accentuate the space. In our opinion,

WHAT ARE THE TOP UPGRADE SELECTIONS BUYERS ARE CHOOSING TODAY? Although it is no surprise that kitchen upgrades remain a top priority, we have seen a big shift in the desired materials and style. Natural stone countertops, glass and stone backsplashes, as well as chimney or wood hood fan facades, are all the rage.

Clean lines, painted cabinetry, and even two-tone kitchens, have really started to make an appearance in the last few years.

Today’s buyers are informed. They’ve done their online research and know what they want and how to find it. The sky is the limit, and it’s our job to make sure that we stay on top of the trends and showcase these sought-after items in our model homes.

WHAT UPGRADES ADD THE MOST VALUE AND DO ANY DEVALUE A HOME? Kitchens and flooring are at the top of the list because they not only have a high impact on design, they can also be challenging or expensive to change later.

Clients are looking for a natural feel.

When working with new home buyers, our designers have discussions about timeless and classic versus modern or trendy designs that may risk looking dated in five to ten year’s time. Sometimes neutral finishes are the way to go on the “bones” of the house, or items that you don’t want to have to change. Accessories and paint can be updated and don’t require renovation.

WHICH FINISHES ARE MOST POPULAR RIGHT NOW? Wide plank, distressed or matte finished hardwood flooring is very popular. Cement tiles with a French-vintage look are making an appearance in our upcoming model home. Quartz countertops remain a sought-after, low-maintenance choice for the kitchen, but we’re also seeing resurgence in requests for the natural appeal of granite. The desire for texture is prevalent, even in modern designs, and is injected in the home with the hardwood flooring, tile and fireplace selections.

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A VISION OF MODERN MINIMALISM

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As first-timers, the custom design and build experience for a Kanata couple, George and Arpi, was sometimes stressful, but ultimately a rewarding process that successfully turned their vision into reality. The distinctive, modern beauty sits on more than two acres of nature in Ottawa’s west end where city meets country.

INNOVATIVE OPEN SPACES The desire for an ultra-modern home, after years of living in a more traditional “cookie-cutter” house, fuelled the need to build. “We wanted open concept with a minimalist style to expose our view of the natural backyard,” says George who was attracted to the country feel of the large treed lot, but also needed to live near his work in Kanata. “So,” he adds, “our only option was to build.”

To design a sleek, minimaliststyle home, the couple employed the architectural expertise of Nick Semanyk, the owner of Urban Keios. With an artistic reputation for creating innovative residences, he drafted wall-free rooms that flow into each other in the main living area. Structural angles and varied ceiling elevations that soar to 15 feet in the family room, combine with rows of glass to create a sense of one great space filled with lightness.

“A big, open kitchen was my main goal,” says Arpi who likes to cook and host

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where an enormous set of cherry-wood doors opens to a panoramic view of the home and backyard, with only a central column to define the angled entry.

A SENSE OF SEPARATION A home that allowed everyone their own private space was another important factor in the design, which created an element of separation on the two levels.

“Our master bedroom is down here, and their bedrooms are upstairs with a TV room where they can entertain themselves and their friends,” says Arpi, as George smiles in cheerful approval.

From the open hallway, nine-foot high doorways lead to an office, powder room and the master bedroom. The minimalist style continues with floating cabinetry and toilets in both the powder room and ensuite. Arpi, a self-confessed cleaning machine, says these features facilitate quick and easy access. A second deck off the master bedroom lets the couple step into the relaxing comforts of a hot tub.

The custom stairway is a true minimalist design of open wood treads, metal railings and glass panels. It’s a perfect spot to admire the contemporary cylinder-shaped chandelier hanging into the open foyer below. Clear, petal-like shades with clean, simple lines make it virtually transparent when illuminated.

On the loft level, the space contains a guestroom and a sliding barn door into the TV room that separates the two teen bedrooms. Both bedrooms have ensuites, and, as an extra bonus, one connects directly to the TV room via an outside balcony. The whole family gets to play together in the basement with its polished concrete, radiant-heat floors, gym, home theatre and all the toys.

Urban Keios advised on some interior design elements, along with input from Tamara O’Leary who owns the MY Home furniture store in Kanata and is the wife of the builder, MY Construction. Meanwhile, George is working on compiling a collection of art to add some Armenian colour and flavor to represent their family heritage.

“It took about a year to design and another year and a half to build, but we were in no hurry,” says George. While both agree that they are unlikely to go through the stressful building process again, they are very glad they did it!

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CHARLOTTE COSBY’S TIPS FOR WALLPAPER HANGING 3 Start with a clean,

dry surface. Remove any grease and dirt from walls

3 Fill any cracks or chips

Lifestyle & decor expert instagram.com/ maryktaggart We see influences from past decades making a big impression on the fashion scene, which we know means the décor world will follow suit.

From tailored menswear inspired by the 40s to the

70s boho chic, historical style inspirations are creeping up everywhere.

Retro-inspired furnishings and carpets with hip elements of the past are spreading a bold and stylish fervor, and a resurgence in wallpaper is one trend that isn’t being shy. We’re catching metallic and heavilypatterned prints popping up in every room of the house. Principal and lead designer with Uproar Interiors Janise Saikaley covets wallpaper and says, “Chinoiserie papers are making a comeback and I’m really digging

monkeys these days in textiles and papers.” She adds that flora and fauna are big paper pattern influencers, in addition to strong elements of birds and butterflies.

The effect of wallpaper is far more luxurious than paint and makes a bolder statement to add the wow factor to any space. An entire room can be wrapped in luxury, including the ceiling. The effect is equally impressive when a feature wall is papered and complemented with a coordinating paint colour.

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to ensure you have what you need, while allowing a few extra inches for trimming

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on doors use a hardwearing spray contact adhesive in place of wallpaper paste. Don’t paste the paper, as it will expand during soaking and then shrink when hung on a wooden door. To ensure the wallpaper remains in place it’s best to apply the adhesive to both the paper and the door

Charlotte Cosby, head of creative for Farrow & Ball, notes that homeowners are getting imaginative with their wallpaper use. “We are seeing people use wallpaper in more and more creative and unusual ways; from hanging stripes horizontally or pairing the same wallpaper in different colourways, to hanging paper on the ceiling or doors.”

Janise agrees and adds, “Papering the doors makes the wall and room appear longer and more spacious.” She also offers that by choosing a tight, clean paper pattern you can layer the look with artwork without things appearing off balance.

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LIVING Fall Fashion Trends

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LIVING New & Notable

SIP, TOUR, SHOP & DINE

HOUSE TOUR

BY SANDY CONNELL PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

THEATRE POP-UP DINNERS This fall, six of Ottawa’s favourite chefs will be offering pop-up dining experiences at the Great Canadian Theatre Company. Sheila Whyte of Thyme & Again and Michael Moffatt of the Beckta group of restaurants came up with the idea to offer a unique combined dining and theatre package during the run of each of this season’s productions in the foyer of the GCTC. The six chefs involved are Katie Brown Ardington of Beckta, Marc Lepine of Atelier, Pat Garland of Absinthe, Arup Jana of allium, Marc Doiron of town, and Jon Svazas of Fauna and Bar Laurel. GCTC’s Marketing Manager Andrew Soobrian likes the idea because it’s an opportunity to enhance the theatregoers’, experience and to potentially reach new theatre audiences. All involved feel that this collaborative community-based initiative will add a creative and interesting element to the dining and theatre experience. The Great Canadian Theatre Company is located at 1227 Wellington St W. View this season’s schedule at: gctc.ca/season/2016.

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HEALTHY FRESH AND FUN RAW Pulp + Grind, Ottawa’s newest addition to Preston Street is the perfect place for a healthful treat, offering an innovative “living food” menu ranging from cold pressed juices and smoothies to superfood lattés, salads, power bowls and desserts. Partners Richard and Nicola Valente of Fratelli Restaurants, Jordan O’Leary of Morning Owl Coffee House and Melissa Shabinsky (our own Style & Beauty contributor), have collaborated to create an experiential space to enjoy wholesome and nutritious offerings.

The bright colourful juice and coffee bar offers an education wall and I’m grateful for … wall, as well as ample seating indoors and out. Visit RAW Pulp + Grind at 440 Preston Street.

Expect to see new and exciting additions to their offerings such as RAW Events, RAW Beauty and RAW Home in the future!

FASHION ON THE GO Creative, chic, and convenient, Voguemobile is Ottawa’s first mobile fashion boutique selling unique designer clothes out of a converted delivery truck.

Ottawa native Lainie Towell always had an eye for fashion and design, but was reluctant to commit to a specific boutique location. Instead, she opted for a mobile retail option and Ottawa’s first fashion truck hit the pavement in June.

Voguemobile is open for business in various parking lots, at festivals and special events across the city, and also offers private shopping events which

Wander one of Ottawa’s oldest and most beautiful neighbourhoods and sneak a peek inside some of its most elegant homes. Every year, five homes in Ottawa’s Glebe neighbourhood are showcased as part of a self-guided tour to raise money for families in need. The 2016 Glebe House Tour takes place on Sunday, September 18 from 1-4 pm and this year focuses on raising funds for new Canadian families from Syria.

Advance tickets are $30 per person or $35 the day of the tour, available at Bloomfields Flowers, 783 Bank Street; at the Glebe Community Centre at 175 Third Avenue; or call (613) 564-1058 or (613) 233-8713.

include a pre-consultation to determine clothing sizes and design preferences.

They will also curate an exclusive collection specifically for you and your guests, and bring the Voguemobile to your driveway for a super chic shopping experience. Lainie has a passion for unique designers and small-batch lines, so the Voguemobile is a great option to revamp your fall wardrobe with exclusive items!

Follow them on Twitter to find out where the Voguemobile will be parked next, or shop online at: voguemobile. com/collections/all.

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In addition to all of the amazing design choices available, an engineered product is specifically constructed to withstand our Canadian climate.

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LIVING Growing Up Ottawa

GROWING UP AT THE WESTGATE MALL

BY KAREN ELLIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

My relationship with Westgate Shopping Centre in Ottawa began in the summer of 1971, when I was eleven years old. It was to be the canvas on which some memorable scenes of my life were painted.

Westgate was unenclosed then, and Freiman’s Department Store was the anchor establishment at the north-east corner. It sold beautiful fashion and, most thrilling of all, Mary Quant cosmetics from England.

Steinberg’s grocery store stood at the south-west corner, with many delightful stops in between the two.

My two sisters and I had recently lost our mother to cancer and our father quickly remarried. We found ourselves in a roughly blended family that was destined to disintegrate. Everyone in that mix suffered, and we all looked for escape when and where we could. For us, once a week, that was Westgate.

Most Saturday afternoons, we would walk there, along Carling Avenue, eager to spend our weekly $2 allowance. We stuck together, stopping habitually at the Milk Bar for ice cream, Hunt’s Bakery for cakes and cookies, and Throop Pharmacy for a soda and a rest at the sit-down counter. At Paper World, we were fixated on the collection of small statues and pooled together for dad’s birthday to buy him a small, red devil playing a gold trumpet with the inscription, “I’m a horny little devil.”

In 1972, the double entendre was beyond us and dad was, thankfully, amused.

When I started at Fisher Park High School, I was generally anxious, afraid of boys, and

in need of friends. I’d worn a school uniform for the four previous years, so my “civilian” wardrobe was scant and not very cool.

One exception was a pair of putty-pink Lee cords, passed on to me by my stepsister.

I also wore white shirts from my old school uniform, and the blazer with the crest cut out. In the era of wide-leg cuffed trousers, swingy Palazzo pants, great blouses, and platform shoes – I had none of these. I pined for the fashionable clothes worn nonchalantly by other girls.

The “deus ex machina” event arrived on my13th birthday when I was taken shopping for a new outfit at Freiman’s. I cherish the memory of the wide-leg pants in a soft blue, pink and cream check pattern, a dappled white blouse with French cuffs, and the perfect pair of platform shoes that transported me to some level of grade-nine acceptance on the playing field of fashion.

While I was able to stay at Fisher, we moved to Parkwood Hills the next year. By then, life at home was worsening and I spent increasingly more time at school and with my friends, lingering for as long as I could at their homes and hoping for supper. It would not be long before I returned to another familiar place – this time to work.

The road back to Westgate was through the summer of ‘75, which I spent serving fast food on roller skates to car customers at the Richmond Road A&W. Though it was hot, tiring work and the smell of grease clung to my orange-and-brown polyester uniform, I stuck it out because the tips were decent. But when the creepy manager tried to grope me

one day, I fled.

Soon after, I was employed at S.S. Kresge Ltd– Westgate’s equivalent of Woolworths.

Along with two other girls from Fisher, I folded and tidied merchandise, and operated the big old-fashioned cash register. At the snack bar by the front window, we took turns learning how to make sandwiches, toasted cinnamon buns, and rich frothy milkshakes.

Chatting and listening to the pop strains of Don’t go breaking my heart and Let your Love Flow, we were excited when the boys we liked, or loved, came by.

That job gave me a small measure of financial independence, and I was over the moon when I found a long jersey dress in deep-cherry red on sale at Westgate’s upscale Anna-Lee Shoppe. I felt beautiful in that dress and wore it in the Snow Queen Contest. While I didn’t win, I was third runner up – and that was sweet!

After leaving Kresge’s in September ‘77, I was back at Westgate six years later selling women’s clothes at Town and Country, while studying education at Ottawa U. The mall was enclosed by then, and though much had changed, it was a familiar friend as the safety of student life drew to a close.

Working evenings and Saturdays, with tired feet, I listened non-stop to Corey Hart, Boy George and the Weekly Top 40. I was good at sales and learned how to deal with difficult customers and the pressure of meeting my sales quota on Saturdays. We unpacked new stock with anticipation, and I remember using my discount to buy a full skirt and matching top in deep-lavender raw silk, right out of the box.

When I graduated, I said goodbye to retail and to Westgate.

The place is barely recognizable to me now, yet I still feel nostalgic gratitude whenever I see it. After all, Westgate was a refuge and a touchstone for me through fifteen formative and turbulent years – and I have lived within walking distance for most of my life.

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SCHOOL DRESS CODE

PHOTOGRAPHY AND TEXT BY KATIE HESSION

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Having the perfect back-to-school outfit isn’t just for the kids. Teachers can also get in on the excitement of starting a new school year and making that official debut with a new class. We caught up with some local teachers in their best ‘First Day’ looks, and asked them how they like to unwind after a big week of teaching. These teachers get an A+ for a style!

“Doing a hot yoga class at Modern Body is the perfect way for me to begin or end a busy day of teaching. I’m able to get in an incredible workout, de-stress, and energize all at once. Getting to play the role of a student is an added bonus, and the teachers here are tremendously supportive and inspirational.”

WHO: Jenna, professor of social sciences WHERE: Algonquin College WEARING: Steve Madden booties / Banana Republic dress / Topshop blazer / H&M necklace

“After working all week, I often go to Greco for a work out. I enjoy seeing my friends and pushing myself to do better, even when I don’t feel like going. Once I’m done, I look forward to spending my weekend with my family and friends.”

WHO: Rupa, co-op teacher WHERE: Canterbury High School WEARING: Guess boots / Monteau dress / H&M vest / J Crew necklace

“After a busy day working with children, I love to wind down with a few hours of quiet fashionhistory research and writing for my fashion and style blog – loveagoodstripe.com. This pairs nicely with a G&T. It helps the words flow nicely, right?!”

WHO: Flic, preschool educator WHERE: Carleton Memorial Daycare WEARING: Stan Smith shoes / Gap skirt / H&M tank and bomber jacket

“At the end of a busy and exciting day of teaching, I like to unwind either at a class at Greco Westboro or by having a beer with friends at Tooth and Nail Brewery. But most often, simply sitting down to dinner with my family and hearing about everyone’s day. Balance is key for me.”

WHO: Amanda, Grade 6 teacher WHERE: Elmdale Public School WEARING: Charlie Jade dress from Alfred & Co / Bertie shoes from Topshop London

“After work, I like to kick back by roller skating to some tunes at Ottawa Quad Session and get some grub with my friends at The Manx. That is where we come up with some of our best teaching ideas.”

“My ideal way to unwind after work is to play music with friends, visit the good brew people at Beyond the Pale, and spend time with my beautiful daughters.”

WHO: Tiiu, Grade 5/6 teacher WHERE: Churchill Alternative School WEARING: Angela Scott shoes from Wolf & Zed / Gap pants / shirt and sunglasses from Victoire

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LIVING Giving Back

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YOUR STYLE Join Ottawa At Home editor in chief MARY TAGGART on the Ottawa Fall Home Show stage!

CAREER PATH

VICTORIA RADBURN ENGAGING YOUTH AT A START-UP EVENT

STARTING YOUNG

BY CATHERINE CLARK @CATHERINEJCLARK PHOTOGRAPHY BY CYPRIAN SZALANKIEWICZ, STARUP CANADA

Victoria Radburn’s career as an entrepreneur officially began at the age of nine, when she decided to start a cupcake business in her neighbourhood.

“I loved the idea of creating something out of nothing and being in charge of myself,” recalls the vibrant sixteen-year old student at Elmwood School, who is now working to help other young Canadians catch the business bug. “There are a lot of people my age who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs, and I want to show them that it’s an option as a career path.”

To that end, Victoria came up with a plan – a business plan, that is – and founded an organization called Startup Youth which helps young people learn how to start and run a business. The group is supported by StartUp Canada, an organization dedicated to unleashing the voice of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Victoria and her motivated team of fellow high-school student volunteers have set about creating programs that will inform, educate and inspire young people to build

their business ideas into reality. Startup Youth offers both a summer internship program and a March Break bootcamp.

September is also the launch of a new Entrepreneur-in-Training program where participants will learn a specific skill each month and be challenged to complete a related project for each new session.

While Victoria credits her parents for inspiring and supporting her entrepreneurial spirit, she wants to make sure that all kids with big ideas are encouraged to achieve their dreams.

“Offering these programs at a young age is really helpful because it allows kids to have the skills to start a business now or in the future.”

Running Startup Youth takes up a tremendous amount of her time, but Victoria wouldn’t trade a minute of it. “All of the time and effort we’re putting into it right now will see young kids in the future embarking on new career paths.

Entrepreneurialism is really powerful in the sense that you can come up with an idea, create that idea and then change the way that people think, act or go about their daily life,” she says with the added conviction, “I don’t really see myself doing anything else.”

For more information, please visit www.startupyouth.ca

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Mary is on stage Sept 29 5:30-6:30 and Sept 30 2:30-3:30 Bring your questions and colour concerns to Mary in an interactive journey of self expression through colour and décor where the audience is always welcome to participate!

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FOOD Food Thoughts PREPARATION

Ready in 15 minutes. Serves 2.

INGREDIENTS

3 cups (750 mL) chicken or vegetable broth 6 cooked, frozen shrimp, thawed 6 very thin slices raw chicken or beef 1 tsp (5 mL) Hoisin Sauce 227 g dried rice sticks (Banh Pho) 2 sprigs fresh Thai basil

JUST PHO FUN! CREATED BY KOREY KEALEY,

2 lime wedges

@FOODTHOUGHT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

Typically somewhat bland in colour, classic Vietnamese PHO is brightened with fresh peas and peppers to also increase the veggie content. You can also substitute with broccoli florets, edamame beans, and shredded carrots.

1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red peppers 1/2 cup (125 mL) diagonally sliced sugar snap peas 1 tsp (5 mL) Sriracha sauce 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh bean spouts 2 tbsp (30 mL) sliced green onions

DIRECTIONS SLICED CHICKEN AND COOKED SHRIMP

HOISIN SAUCE

RICE NOODLES FRESH BASIL

LIME WEDGES

SLICED RED PEPPER

Cook rice stick noodles according to packaging, drain.

In medium saucepan, bring broth to a rapid boil.

Meanwhile, divide cooked noodles into 2 large soup bowls; arrange chicken, shrimp, peppers, peas, and bean sprouts around the noodles.

When ready to serve, pour boiling broth over ingredients.

Garnish with green onions, lime wedge, Sriracha and hoisin sauce if desired.

Serve with chopsticks and a spoon.

KOREY’S TIPS SPRING GREEN ONIONS

BEAN SPROUTS

SIRRACHA SAUCE

CHOPPED SNOW PEAS

Keep bean sprouts fresh and firm by storing covered in water in the refrigerator.

Refresh the water daily.

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FOOD Let’s Dish

OFF THE STREET DANNY MONGEON PHOTOGRAPHED FOR THE SHEPHERDS OF GOOD HOPE “A TASTE FOR HOPE CALENDAR” BY JVLPHOTO

COMING OUT OF THE DARKNESS WITH CHEF DANNY MONGEON

BY PAULA ROY

@PAULAJROY PHOTOGRAPHY BY JVL PHOTO

Many of us might only face the uncomfortable reality of addiction when we see a high-profile individual heading off to rehab. Yet in Ottawa’s restaurant scene – like many others around the world – there is also a culture of addiction that often gets quietly, but deliberately ignored. Rising culinary star Danny Mongeon, who first made a name for himself at Brut Cantina Sociale and Hooch Bourbon House and garnered much praise for Flux, his ongoing series of inventive popup dinners, sat down with Ottawa At Home to share his thoughts about hitting rock bottom and climbing back up.

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CAN YOU TRACE YOUR JOURNEY FOR US? I grew up in a dysfunctional family and started using alcohol and drugs in my very early teens. I lived mostly on the street and in shelters between the ages of 13 and 18, surviving on jobs in restaurant kitchens so I could stay out of group homes.

HOW DID WORKING IN RESTAURANTS IMPACT YOUR ADDICTIONS? My story is not unique in this business – if you get a good review, you go celebrate; with a bad review, you drown your sorrows. There are free drinks after work, then you all go out for

late-night food and drinks, followed by an after party at someone’s house. “I’ll go out for just one,” is a big joke in the industry because everyone knows you can’t have just one drink after work. So many people in the business overindulge regularly and it’s hard to get help – you’re scared of how it’s going to damage your reputation in the industry.

DESCRIBE YOUR DESCENT INTO THAT ROCK BOTTOM POINT. In the summer of 2013, Shannon and I had just gotten married and I’d just finished opening Hooch, which was a ton of work. Then my best friend Jason Harris died after suffering from addictions and depression. I selfishly felt like I had an

excuse for my bad behaviour, but soon, Shannon started confronting me and like every addict, I swore I’d stop and didn’t need help. She’s an amazing person and it was really tough for her to see me suffering and abusing myself. I did cut down a little, but I was definitely not at the top of my game at work, was bouncing from job to job and not pleasant to be around. When Shannon became pregnant in early 2015, I was definitely in denial about being an addict.

WHAT FINALLY LED YOU TO SEEK TREATMENT? When our son was born last November, I was in a complete fog, trying to help Shannon, but using and drinking worse than ever. I was missing work, coming up with excuses to avoid getting fired but hating my job so much I didn’t care. Shannon wisely chose to move out with the baby, which pushed me over the brink. I had no job, fell behind in my rent and started selling things to pay for my next fix. If I had sunk any lower I would have been dead, in jail or in an institution. I finally called Shannon after a week-long binge, in tears, saying I needed help. She brought me to detox (the Ottawa Withdrawal Management Centre) then afterwards I went into the Sobriety House residential program which was invaluable in terms of giving me the tools I need to change my life.

HOW HAS IT BEEN, GETTING BACK IN THE KITCHEN AND STAYING CLEAN? I will make staying clean a part of any contract going forward. I feel energized like never before, partly because I am going to the gym so often, and I have all kinds of creative inspiration that’s finding its way into new dishes. I like to think I’m reinventing a better version of myself and that feels pretty great.

Life is so much more meaningful and I am grateful to the support system that’s helping me avoid temptation and manage my disease so I can be the best husband, father and chef possible.

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY? I wanted to shine a light on this issue and let other chefs and cooks know that there are ways to get help. It’s so scary – I feel like employers in this industry are selfish and so demanding; some make it almost impossible for anyone to go to rehab because they won’t have a job when they come back. We also have to speak up when our colleagues need to get help. It’s time for all of that to change.

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FOOD Dining Out

CANADIAN HOSPITALITY

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We’ve come a long way from the era when hotel dining rooms were places you visited out of necessity, rather than by choice.

Today, savvy restaurateurs know that a hotel restaurant can do more than simply feed those housed in the rooms above; it can also be innovative enough to draw patrons off the street. A number of Ottawa’s favourite places to eat, drink and be merry just happen to be hotel dining rooms, so we take a look inside three of them to find out what makes them so popular.

FEAST + REVEL & COPPER The brand new Andaz hotel on the edge of the ByWard Market is chic, welcoming and quite unlike anything else in Ottawa.

It’s the first location in Canada to showcase Hyatt’s elite brand and is described as being contemporary Canadian, both land and water inspired.

Executive Chef Stephen LaSalle, who also serves as the hotel’s Food and Beverage Director, has developed a lineup of inventive offerings with many local and playful elements. On the main floor, feast + revel serves meals throughout the day with a range of seating options, plus an open kitchen and a beautiful private dining area for ten. The bar area shifts from being a morning coffee bar to a midday wine bar, and onto full cocktail service in the evenings.

“While all our food can be described as new Canadian with a sense of place, we incorporate modern British elements plus touches of Quebec brasserie,” says Stephen.

Familiar items like risotto, bouillabaisse and steak are served with flavourful, often decadent flourishes, like the steak’s lobsterinfused butter and blue cheese sauce. Other options include their “cheeky items,” such as 68 ottawaathome.ca FALL 2016

HERITAGE ROOM AT NOVOTEL’S ALBION ROOMS an over-the-top poutine and savoury “beaver bread.”

Copper, the hotel’s stunning rooftop lounge, plays homage to the view of Ottawa’s copper-clad roofs from the large, west-facing space that includes an outdoor terrace.

There’s a party vibe up here, with standout cocktails and an upscale snacks menu including potted salads, shrimp cocktail, cheese dips and charcuterie.

THE ALBION ROOMS Located in the Novotel Ottawa across from the Rideau Centre, the Albion Rooms sets out to celebrate both Canadian roots and the rich history of the English Colonial experience

FEAST+ REVEL & COPPER

across the globe as it serves up hand-crafted, true north hospitality in a casual setting.

Chef Jesse Bell describes the gastropubstyle menu at the Albion Rooms as having a heavy accent on local products. His food showcases the best of contemporary Canadian cuisine, prepared with modern techniques. Since taking the helm about six months ago, he’s added such delights as salmon crudo, prepared with Ocean Wise Atlantic fish along with grapefruit, Pernod, grilled fennel and puffed wild rice.

The restaurant’s menu is also shifting to a smaller plate concept, offering lots of big flavours in smaller portions. “People see reasonable prices as an invitation to try new things,” says Jesse, who proudly admits that 70 percent of his guests come in off the street, rather than from the hotel.

One of the best ways to experience the Albion Rooms’ unique atmosphere is to sit at the bar and watch the action at the charcuterie station. “You can talk to the chefs and bartenders, who can guide you through the menu and help you select one of our creative cocktails or a local beer,” says Jesse.

“This contributes a lot to the fun, interactive dining experience at the Albion Rooms.”

THE SHORE CLUB Craig Stevenson, general manager of the Shore Club for the past year, describes his establishment quite simply. “It’s the steak and seafood restaurant inside the Westin that prides itself on offering terrific food and warm, welcoming service in one of the most beautiful rooms in Ottawa.”

It’s an apt description for the multilevel space that blends classic and contemporary décor with lots of soft lighting to add warmth and elegance. “We’ve spent the past year rejuvenating our offering and softening the hotel feeling,” explains Craig, noting that about 65 percent of the Shore Club’s traffic now comes in off the street. “We’ve made it a bit livelier through different music and by having our staff interact more with guests, making the atmosphere much more vibrant.”

Chef Jason Groulx has refreshed the food menu to add more seasonal elements with a mix of larger and smaller plates, plus a favourite deep-fried chicken dish. Low Tide is their popular weekday happy hour that features buck-a-shuck oysters, sliders and drink specials. Lunch and dinner menus include an appealing range of appetizers and salads, plus steakhouse and seafood favourites.

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FOOD Paula’s Bites

SWEET FINISH

BY PAULA ROY @PAULAJROY PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

Baskets of fresh, ripe Ontario plums at the local farmers’ market inspired this dish, which is just as suited to a simple weeknight meal as it is to an elegant dinner party for a sweet finish. I like to use very small red plums for this dish, but you can choose any sweet plum you like – cherries would be a great option as well.

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GINGER-ROSEMARY POACHED PLUMS INGREDIENTS 12 small sweet plums (or 4-6 larger ones) 1 cup (250 mL) water 1/2 cup (125 mL) white sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) cracked peppercorns 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh ginger root, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh rosemary leaves Vanilla ice cream, to serve

METHOD Halve and pit the plums. If using larger plums, cut into half-inch sized segments.

Transfer to a heatproof container with a lid.

In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, peppercorns, ginger and rosemary leaves. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved.

Remove syrup from heat and pour over the prepared plums.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

When ready to assemble desserts, remove the plums from the syrup with a slotted spoon. Strain the syrup, discarding solids.

Scatter the poached plums over four servings of vanilla ice cream, then drizzle 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of the syrup over top and serve immediately.

Serves 4

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