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On being a woman, mother and British Columbian

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P Publisher’s Message Vancouver - welcome to Homes & Living magazine.

Our company is comprised of a team of exceptional people who take extreme pride in their work and who have a sincere passion for magazine publishing. Beautifully designed and superbly written, Homes & Living magazine is kept, read and proudly displayed in the home. In spring 2011, Homes & Living Victoria was announced as Canada’s largest home & design publication, rivalling notables such as Canadian House & Home, Style at Home, and Elle Décor, to name but a few. Today, the expansion of H&L into Vancouver signifies another milestone worthy of celebration.

At Homes & Living magazine, our mission is to create a magazine of the highest quality and to

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H&L Gets Social! The Launch of MyHLMag Homes & Living magazine is all about communication and interaction – with readers, with advertisers and with the communities in which we proudly publish. Expanding our relationship with these important stakeholders means finding new channels of communication. Say hello to MyHLMag – H&L’s social media network that includes Twitter and Facebook, plus exciting website enhancements. Read more about MyHLMag online at HLMagazine.com.

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| editor’s message

E Editor’s Message 2012 is well underway and what a spectacular new year it has turned out to be. The weather has been exceptionally good and the city is vibrant and buzzing with activity. Homes & Living magazine has also been busier than ever with our expansion into Vancouver for 2012.

A very warm welcome to all our new readers in Greater Vancouver!

In the pages of this inaugural issue, I am pleased to share my interview with BC Premier Christy Clark in our Celebrity Profile feature.

Premier Clark was insightful, down to earth and a pleasure to talk with. Read the full article [page 66] to learn how Christy Clark sees the personal side of life as a woman, mother and native British Columbian.

H&L’s feature home [page 44], The Rockbank is an exciting and curvaceous home on the North Shore – nestled in the slopes of desirable West Vancouver. Packed with West Coast appeal, this custom-built home features more than 5,000 square feet of open concept sensibility and magnificent ocean vistas. The Rockbank is a home designed for living, and a must read in this issue.

In British Columbia, it has been said that if you don`t like the weather, wait a few minutes and it`ll change. Celebrated journalist and H&L columnist Tony Parsons shares his unique and often humorous take on this subject with Tony’s Take on BC Weather [page 22]. If you love the winter weather of British Columbia, and want to see it in full force during storm season, read about Storm Warming at the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in this issue’s Resort Escape [page 80].

Homes & Living magazine has a stellar 2012 editorial lineup including interesting columns and extraordinary articles. Watch for my exclusive interview with legendary hitman, David Foster in our April/May issue. Also in 2012, H&L is proud to have some of the most incredible feature homes we have ever showcased.

Stay tuned – it’s going to be a great year!

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Whether you need help with furniture placement in a small condo; want to ask about window choices for a specific home style, could benefit from an expert opinion on eco-friendly flooring, or want to comment on a recent article in H&L – we would love to hear from you! Send an email to editor@hlmagazine.com. If you have a specific design question, please be sure to include details regarding your renovation or home dilemma and a photo, if appropriate. We will publish at least one question each issue along with our response, in consultation with an H&L industry expert partner. (Please note we can only respond to questions being chosen for publication)

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With the new year comes new opportunity.

H&L has seized this opportunity to expand into a new market - Vancouver

Creative Director Originally from Calgary, Karla is an Alberta College of Art and Design graduate and a former design company owner who now calls Victoria home. Her work is fuelled by a strong work ethic and a passion for contemporary design.

Complementing the clean, urban modernity of the Vancouver streetscape.

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This now becomes a new leg in our publishing journey A time to evolve the look and feel of the magazine Bring a fresh, crisp, edgy feel to our pages.

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Junior Art Director Born and raised in Victoria, Leia moved to Vancouver to pursue a degree in Graphic Design for Marketing at Kwantlen University. Back in Victoria to stay, Leia is passionate about design and lives and breathes creativity.

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Jody brings eight years of web & graphic experience, as well as expertise in web development, CSS, social media, and SEO to Homes & Living magazine. Jody has worked in Vancouver, Whistler, and Victoria. She dreams one day of owning an immaculate modern kitchen to host an elaborate family gathering.

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After living throughout North America, Chelsea has come back to her beloved hometown of Victoria.

With a degree in Business Management, she will be furthering her education by completing a BA in Communications. As the newest member of the H&L team, Chelsea looks forward to getting to know H&L’s valued advertisers and loyal readers.

Alec is an internationally renowned photographer; a globetrotting image specialist who sees the world through his mind’s eye. Alec’s clients include Coca-Cola, Verizon, Goldwell, Maxim and Playboy; and Homes & Living magazine.

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Say hello to MyHLMag – H&L’s social media network that includes Twitter and Facebook, plus exciting website enhancements. Read more about MyHLMag online at HLMagazine.com

Homes & Living Magazine Debuts in Vancouver

Unlike other Canadian home and lifestyle magazines who publish a single magazine to multiple mass markets, each issue of Homes & Living magazine offers its readers a wide range of interesting and relatable local content and relevant local advertisers.

Homes & Living magazine can best be described as a free flowing environment that is perfect for igniting the creative minds of the H&L team; a diligent group of professionals who are immensely proud of each magazine we publish, season after season, year after year. Now, in 2012, we are excited to put our enthusiasm and industry expertise to work once more, producing an exceptional magazine for the Vancouver market, six times a year.

Above. Homes & Living magazine’s fabulous head office in Victoria, British Columbia.

A sneak peek at just a few H&L regular features: • H&L’s Feature Home: a stunning local home featured each issue, with insightful editorial and inspiring photography.

• Tony’s Take: Beloved broadcast journalist Tony Parsons shares his often humorous look at all things BC. • Celebrity Profile: Each issue, H&L takes you inside the life of a well-known celebrity. In 2012, watch for BC Premier Christy Clark, legendary David Foster, HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler and more!

• Jane Lockhart: Regular feature column, Jane is host of W Network’s Colour Confidential and a sought after interior designer.

• H&L’s Epicure: Food and wine for the culinary crowd, featuring exclusive H&L recipes and wine pairings.

• Source Guide: The H&L Source Guide is jam packed with relevant, local information about products featured in the magazine, as well as a directory of builders, suppliers and trade suppliers.

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In 2012, Homes & Living magazine takes yet another monumental leap forward, securing its successful future in the consumer focused publishing industry. Recently recognized as the largest homes and lifestyle publication in British Columbia, H&L is expanding into the lower mainland market, launching Homes & Living Vancouver.

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7. Lui Passaglia, BC Lions Hall of Famer (left) with Hadi Abassi (centre) and H&L Publisher, Robert Read (right).

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| Tony’s Take on BC Weather

Bad weather always looks worse through a window

Tony’s Take on bc weather A very wise man named Kin Hubbard made this observation many years ago. And, when you think about it he was probably right on the money. Hubbard said; “Don`t knock the weather. If it didn`t change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn`t start a conversation.”

Words by Tony Parsons

Well, spring lies ahead and we have a lot to talk about in British Columbia, don`t we? We`ll start with “isn’t this a great day?” Or, “If you don`t like the weather, wait a few minutes and it`ll change.” And a few months later, or perhaps even days later, the opener may be something like; ‘’Boy, do you think this rain will ever stop?” Or, if you live in the northern reaches of our province you might well ask,

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Tony Parsons. Born in England in 1939, Tony came to Canada as a 10 year old boy. Originally wanting to be lawyer, Tony was persuaded to become a broadcaster, and after decades of broadcasting in radio and television across Canada, Tony now works for CHEK and CBC Vancouver.

During the early days of our arrival in Canada, we saw titanic snow drifts sweeping across Ontario fields and snow banks piled so high you could barely see the sun hovering over them.

Some days, when even the ploughs couldn`t negotiate the rural roads, we would stay cocooned in our warm parlours gathered around blazing wood fires waiting to be rescued, but secretly hoping help might never come at least until we`d run out of books to read and grilled cheese sandwiches to munch on. We knew, as someone once said, “Bad weather always looks worse through a window.” Of course, help always came and we eventually shrugged the snow off our shoulders and slid our way back to school or work.

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A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves.

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We live in a land of contrasts and Ontario`s weather is not what we experience in BC. So I have never seen the likes of those Eastern winters again. I`ve travelled around this province since arriving here decades ago. A lot of it I did in good company on a less than grand scale when we used to take BCTV`s News Hour on the road. Sometimes, depending on the distance to the next outpost, we had the luxury and convenience of flying. More often than not though, we used our own cars. I remember one Saturday morning, after one tour wound down, tackling the so-called “Connector” that linked Kelowna to Merritt and the Trans-Canada Highway. A snowstorm briefly escalated to dramatic proportions and left me wondering why I`d ever started the journey in the first place. Throughout the snowy ordeal, I was talking to the dog who accompanied me on the tour, reassuring him that I had learned long ago how to drive a car on an icy highway.

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| Tony’s Take on BC Weather

I asked Claire Martin, my weather forecasting mate at CBC Vancouver, how tough her job is…

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She`s a bonafide meteorologist who says: “It`s location, location, location. I sound like a realtor, don’t I? Most of BC’s population lives in close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and so, most of us know all too well those ‘sunny today’ forecasts that end up grey, cloudy and drizzly.

That`s the marine layer sliding in from off the coast. Just a slight shift in prevailing winds and that layer will slide in and ruin a forecast. For those that live in the interior,” Claire says: “BC is literally made up of Micro climates.” If you live in the valley in the autumn, you’ll see lots of foggy, grey mornings. And if you live closer to the mountains, you`ll see far more snow and clearer days. Whenever I’m asked for a forecast I always say, “Where exactly do you live in the Province?” It doesn`t come more authoritative than that I think.

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There are those among us who will tell you that there`s no such thing as bad weather, just different weather. Rain can ruin your picnic, but it can also fill your rain barrel. Wind can punish, but it can blow the clouds away and make way for the sun. And sun can bake the earth, but also bring purpose to drab lives. And snow is snow, until you consider this quote: When it snows you have two choices - shovel or make snow angels.

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Furniture Trends for Small Spaces |

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As British Columbia struggles with the soaring costs of homes, homebuilders are changing their vision of what families want in a house. In many BC cities, homeowners are selling their large family homes and choosing to downsize; trading space and responsibility for freedom, lifestyle and energy savings. This shrinking trend appears to be permanent as land becomes more and more scarce and pricey — there simply isn’t much left in the urban areas where people want to live.

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| Furniture Trends for Small Spaces

The modern urban home wears many hats

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In many small condos and townhomes, dens double as guest rooms and offices, living rooms turn into bedrooms, and kitchens convert to dining spaces.

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Living in a smaller home makes the homeowner rethink furniture needs. One solution is to dispose of excess furniture or de-clutter by getting rid of rarely used accessories. However, many homeowners are opting for multi-functional streamlined furniture instead. This trend opens up a world filled with innovative and compact furniture designs – so think well-made and think quality.

Above. From the collection of transformable space-saving furniture at Resource Furniture, two elegant solutions for that Study/Guest Room: The Poppiboard (left) and Lollibook (right) systems designed and manufactured in Italy. Available at Resource Furniture.

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Not anymore! Niche industries and specialty furniture companies are popping up everywhere – offering attractive solutions to small space living.

No longer is smaller furniture simply built to fit into a space, the hallmark of change is to create double duty but attractive pieces of furniture.

Manufacturers have answered the call and are building pieces, which are at once multifunctional and sophisticated.

“In Canada, we are catching up to a trend that has been going on in Europe for decades, and that is living in smaller homes,” says Peter McCutcheon, owner of Resource Furniture BC Ltd. “Now that people are living in less space, they expect their furniture to do more.”

There was a time when Murphy beds were simply wall beds. Once your guests’ left for the day, the bed was pulled up and wasn’t of any other use.

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“Today, we have Murphy beds that become coffee tables or incorporate dining room tables,” says McCutcheon. “Also, today’s new Murphy beds are far easier to raise because they are driven by hydraulics … so you can adjust the hydraulic tension so even grandma can bring it down.”

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Even the traditional multi-functional hide-a-bed has evolved — there are some multifunctional sofas that convert into two separate swivel chairs; chairs that then fold out into two single beds. Other sofa options offer attractive storage drawers tucked underneath the seating area.

Choosing trendy yet timeless furnishings used to be difficult for a smaller floor plan

Today’s dual-purpose furniture doesn’t stop there. There are coffee tables with drawers for television remotes and magazines that switch open into a desk; regular beds transform into sectional sofas; children’s play desks transforms into two beds; and drop leaf rectangular tables, which when raised, turn into a dining room sized tables able to accommodate four to six people.

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It is possible to live big in a small space In smaller spaces, closets and other hidden spaces become critical for easy living. Walk-in closets often double as storage and many condo owners have turned these spaces into an at home work station. Smart closet options, both in the kitchen and the bedroom have become a necessary element of successful small space living.

For the man cave/living room, there are even leather reclining chairs with coolers built right into one of the armrests. “There are also ottomans which can become a regular size chair,” adds McCutcheon. “There are even beds designed with shelves in the base that make wardrobes and dressers superfluous.”

It’s an ongoing evolution and the choices are getting increasingly more sophisticated and beautifully crafted.

This new technology doesn’t come without a price. By comparison, versatile furniture can be more expensive than traditional furniture, but when you take into consideration the multifunctional capabilities, the price might well be worth it.

“If you want good quality you will probably pay more for multi-functional furniture, but it will last decades,” says McCutcheon.

Meanwhile, there was a time when furniture was a discretionary purchase. Today, more and more consumers are going for quality pieces — ones that stand the test of time.

Perhaps one of the biggest influences in smaller furniture is technology. At the forefront of the movement is Italy, where manufacturers are creating innovative and contemporary pieces by teaming up with German engineers to work on hardware that is highly technologically advanced.

“The lines coming out of Europe are extremely well-built, ergonomically functional, and are outfitted with hardware guaranteed for life,” says the longtime furniture retailer.

“It might take another generation to get accustomed to this new trend, but it is one that is here to stay.”

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Above. Today’s modern kitchen is all about blending the minimalistic language of form, the elegance of the interior accessory and the high degree of functionality with cutting edge design. The Siematic S2 available at Redl Kitchen Studio.

There was a time that kitchen redesign was a tale of compromises: sacrificing style for function, flair for conformity, warmth for ease of cleaning. No longer: the explosion in kitchen options means that there is a design out there that should satisfy each and every one of us, regardless of peccadilloes (I’m talking to you, countertop deep-frying fans). Advanced technology, flexible storage, and a rethinking of colour are opening new doors to a fresh and useful kitchen.

All of us foodies have a dream deep down: to wake up one morning and find our tired old kitchen magically transformed into an inviting and functional workshop just waiting for our masterful skills to bring it to life. Now that many of us are ready to make that dream come true for ourselves it helps to have an idea of what kitchen options are hot with designers these days, so that we can create a splendid cooking (and eating) space that will be the envy of all our friends; here’s a few tips.

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Left. Today’s modern kitchen offers sophisticated elegance with a sleek look. Trends in 2012 include high gloss cabinet doors, recycled quartz countertops and glass backsplash. Photo provided

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Building a dream kitchen, even in the planning stages, means going from the ground up (banish that vinyl to the garbage heap!). Many kitchens are flooded with sunlight, and there’s no better complement to a sunny room than the natural look of hardwood. Wood floors are comfortable, beautifully timeless and resilient. The hottest trends in kitchen flooring are exotic woods, including Brazilian Walnut and Siberian Birch. Also, reclaimed wood comes with the upshot of built-in character, doing away with the worry of that dreaded first mishap ding in a new floor.

Whatever wood you choose, go with the broadest boards you can find: they’re most attractive, make a room look visually larger, and feel nice under the feet.

Tile floors are also a popular choice for kitchens, and there are a tremendous number of modern options to suit your taste for visually stunning tile. It can make fine china endangered and mornings a bit chillier (unless you go with in-floor heating), but there is no replacement for the classy effect of brilliant stone tile.

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Below left. With coarsely textured elements in shades of gray and khaki, this decidedly casual and beach countertop can best be described as the colour of wet sand along a lonely coastline. Cambria product shot provided

by Colonial Countertops. Below left. A rich and versatile mix of browns, golds and shimmering gray with just enough unexpected interest to catch the eye.

Understated swirls of gray and tan on cream lend a chic air in this delightfully adaptable palette. Cambria product shot provided by Colonial Countertops.

Insatiable Islands

Kitchen islands are a great place to show off both your refined taste and foresight; contemporary islands come with built-in features such as microwave ovens, refrigerated drawers, and virtual wine cellars, most with digital controls discreetly placed.

Best of all, islands are highly visible and interactive, especially with bar-style seating around them; they are a fantastic way to show off your choice of exotic countertop materials, like cultured marble or attractive imported alternatives. A single slab of dazzling stone shows a taste for durability and fashion without going industrial.

Custom Look Cabinetry

The obsession with European-style, ultra-efficient cabinetry is fading – finally! Long banks of simple, uniform cabinets, adorned with (yawn) minimalist steel fittings, are falling away as quickly as they appeared, and people are returning to the host of original, craftsman-style cabinets of the past.

While the institutional cabinet trend is cooling off in 2012, people are reminded that: • Cabinets do not all have to be the same size, shape, and colour • Flat doors create a wall-like effect – not perfect for dynamic, active areas • Simple can be classy, but so can ornate and expressive With this in mind, stained wood custom cabinets with profiles and mouldings are surging back into popularity, as are rustic touches like cracked paint and brass & copper fittings. If you plan to have a lot of visible stainless steel in your kitchen (instead of black glass or ceramic), consider the attractive complement of grille inserts for your cabinet doors, especially in black steel or even wrought iron – they’re instantly classic and tone down the contrast between wood grain and shiny metal.

Even with vintage elements like these, the overall trend for 2012 is clever combination of old and new: cabinets with built-in appliances are the future of kitchens, make no mistake. With planning, cabinets can be safely installed to seamlessly house ovens, warming drawers, and dishwasher s, tucking away the less attractive parts of our essential appliances. This makes going with brighter colours or stains – an increasing trend – a bit of a challenge, but you can look for appliances that offer alternative finishes like burnished copper to create a more even flow.

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Even in 2012, no kitchen is complete these days without an island, or at least a breakfast bar.

Indispensable for preparation, storage, even as a spot for informal meals, islands of all shapes and sizes are a staple of the modern kitchen. They’re also a great place to work at the laptop while cooking. If you have the space, take the plunge.

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No, we’re not talking the depths under the sink here; faucets and sink basins have come a long way in recent years. Elegant is the name of the game with faucets, kitchen or otherwise, and stainless steel is still the preferred choice, although different finishes like oiled bronze are gaining ground. High arc or gooseneck faucets are all the rage, as are faucets with complete water filtration (and even carbonation) systems built in – say goodbye to the old, clunky plastic water filter.

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Colours that Whet the Appetite

Kitchens are visually busy places, so it’s not always easy to settle on a cohesive colour scheme that incorporates all of the elements that will be in it. When appliances came in black, white, and steel finishes, it was far too easy to settle on a neutral theme that left you with a chessboard for a kitchen… but who wants to feel like a pawn for half the day?

Busting out of the black-white cycle is easier now, with the variety of finishes on accessories and the return to embracing natural substances like granite and wood.

Harvest colours like burnt oranges, deep reds, soft browns and faded yellows are an increasingly popular choice. Still, by all accounts this year’s “hottest” colour for kitchens is going to be grey.

Above. The modern ‘well done’ kitchen has a distinct style and personality. Cabinets by Pamli in Thermofoil Gloss Camagon. Kitchen island by Calvi in Thermofoil Gloss Red. Photo provided by Kitchen Craft.

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Appliances that Work

The feel of the modern kitchen is still bound in some ways to its largest residents: the appliances. Thankfully, designers have been thinking outside the icebox for some time now, and the result is some fresh and funky ideas for cooking in style.

Refrigerators will always be large, but that doesn’t mean they cannot be attractive. Innovations in cooling have translated into well insulated glass-fronted fridges (cutting down on the sterile metal aura), as well as refrigerated drawers that hide nicely in the cabinetry.

Cooktops are becoming increasingly popular, freeing the stove from the oven; the independent cooktop can be installed in convenient countertop locations separate from the aforementioned wall oven. Cooktops come in a variety of cool designs, incorporating glass and ceramic (mostly) and they can use electrical, gas, or induction methods. Look for the hottest trend with raised pin cooktop elements if you want to impress.

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When you’re designing your dream kitchen in 2012, remember this:

You’re not going to renovate your kitchen every year, so plan carefully, and treat yourself to the best that your money can buy… you will thank yourself for many years to come.

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I grew up amid the machine-made variety. I didn’t know rugs too precious to be stood on existed. My mother understood the value of area rugs, which seemed to her an innate appreciation of the art form.

She did the best she could on her modest Saskatchewan budget, but had she access to the disposable income, I’m sure our home would have been adorned with at least one Persian beauty.

Even if she didn’t consciously know that the three-dimensional medallions on Persian rugs hold keys to unconsciousness states of being, I’m sure the Leo inside my mother secretly knew. Leos, after all, know everything, which is probably why they’re never surprised. If a red carpet can be the centre of attention and praise for millennia, so, too, can a Leo. Ancient rugs inspire the true art of celebrating the self, a celebration no Leo should ever be chastised for. The Centre of Attention is a happy place where Leos go to be played with as shiny things.

Nowadays Persian carpets mimic IKEA designs and IKEA designs mimic Persian carpets

Scheherazade undoubtedly understood the innocent seduction of magic when she told the story of Aladdin and his flying carpet.

Handmade area rugs captivate and seduce like shiny, sparkly women.

If we consider the essence of a woman “divine superfluous beauty” and define art as such, then it makes sense to treat area rugs as art in the home.

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From the geometrically complex Ayacucho designs of Peru, to the wildly contemporary sisal rugs of Brazil, area rugs play a significant role in the artistic traditions of cultures worldwide. The art of carpet and rug weaving dates back to 3000 B.C. when nomadic tribes in Turkey and Mongolia wove rugs from camels, sheep and goats to keep earthen floors warm.

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Origin, Patterns and Interior Design Functionality

“The selective eye must be an experienced eye, an eye that knows the genuine pleasures of harmonious colours and textures, of sensitive line and proportion, of the play in contrasts of light and shade. The selective eye must see beyond immediate limitations, recognize possibilities that a fertile imagination suggests, and translate the difference between the genuine and the false.”

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The oldest surviving area rug, the Pazyrych carpet, and was discovered in 1949 in the Pazyryk Valley of the Siberian Altai Mountains. Although exact origins remain unknown, the ancient carpet dates back to the fifth century B.C. and exhibit qualities found in most Oriental rugs, except it has a red field enclosed by two borders instead of one, and features design motifs seen in Persian and Assyrian architecture, rich colours absorbing symmetrical patterns and a hand-knotted technique still popular today.

The Spring of Khosrows, one of the most magnificent carpets ever made dates back to 550 B.C. and belonged to the King of Persia. This enormous carpet was made of wool, silk, gold, silver and precious stones, and weighed a few tons.

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Luckily for my clean Capricorn tastes, though, my mom would have never considered the tattered Pazyrych a dÊcor option upon which to construct her home. And, since our four-level-split couldn’t accommodate the Spring of Khosrows, my mother would have opted for an aesthetically pleasing Persian. Of course she knows that Persian rugs are among the most exquisite investment purchases you can make for your home.

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Above. With a kaleidoscope of interest, it is easy to see how this fascinating carpet is considered a work of art.

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The oldest known surviving carpet, the Pazyrych, dates back to the 5th century B.C.

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“A pattern is either right or wrong...it is no stronger than its weakest point.”

— William Morris

Nowadays in carpet stores throughout the mainland, you’ll see Persian rugs that mimic IKEA designs and IKEA designs that mimic Persian rugs. The Persians can take credit for some of the most beautiful rugs ever created, but all handmade area rugs from Turkey, Nepal and beyond - are full of inconsistencies, making them investment pieces that will only appreciate in value; no two carpets are alike and each is a gift from the divine as honest as birds chirping.

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But, like Paramahansa Yogananda said, a carpet is just a carpet, shiny or otherwise.

At their most basic, floor coverings add warmth and depth to a room, sound absorption and floor surface protection.

Area rugs also moonlight as the simplest design element available to totally reinvent a room or to revitalize existing décor. And perhaps what makes these magical carpets art is not their investment value in units of money, but their ability, like art, to transcend human experience.

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Realtor Jason Soprovich, Prudential Sussex Realty HOME BUILDER Boda Construction Ltd.

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West Vancouver, known as ‘The Waterfront Community’ is famous for its beaches, picturesque seawall, mountains, and cultural activities, not to mention an exclusive enclave of unique, custom built homes. Just 13.5 kilometres long, the more than 44,000 residents who call West Vancouver home love the area’s coastal attitude, small town charm and modern amenities. This is one of those places where living truly is a lifestyle, and where one really never needs to go away on vacation – good living and natural beauty are right at home here. The clean West Coast style architecture of this area echoes these attitudes. One such gem is The Rockbank, a modern masterpiece, perched high atop the south facing slopes of the Coast Mountain range on the North Shore of Burrard Inlet.

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The architect firm on the project was Turner Architecture, led by Bob Turner. According to the homeowner, “the architect was inspired by our optimistic character and enthusiasm. The design intent was to assist in experiencing the daily drama of the sweeping ocean views and offer an appreciation for the natural beauty of the west coast.” Bob Turner’s vision was to create an open space, filled with natural light, with a scale and intimacy that makes the home a very special place.

The unique design was intentional; created to optimize the unbelievable ocean views and urban vistas, while working effectively with the steeply sloping landscape.

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Boda Construction was the builder chosen to make this homeowners dream a reality. As an established custom home builder in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Boda has a strong reputation built on quality assurance and delivering to the highest of standards. As evidenced in The Rockbank, the team at Boda Construction has extensive knowledge and work experience in planning, design, construction contracts, procedures and trade skills. Brian Boyd, a founding partner at Boda Construction is pleased with the custom build. “The homeowners wanted a home that complemented their lifestyle. We believe that The Rockbank project delivers on that prerequisite and perfectly represents the unique perspective of the homeowner. The residence is magnificent; a project we are proud of ”.

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The Rockbank totals 5,188 square feet on three levels. Influenced entirely by the topography of the rocky 18,000 square foot lot, the home is narrow on the street side and then fans out to a curving front on the ocean side of the property. The Rockbank has a radial plan with a stunning vaulted curved roof. With a very modern take on a traditional centre hall plan, you only need to enter the foyer to be enthralled by the soaring ceilings above and the breathtaking views beyond.

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The main floor of the home can be summed up as one massive owners’ retreat that measures 2,588 square feet. This level includes the foyer, an office to the left of the main entrance, and the living space to the right. An open concept gourmet kitchen leads gracefully into the living and dining spaces. The kitchen is spacious, modern and well-appointed with lots of cupboards to maintain the uncluttered feel, and a huge island that doubles as an exceptional breakfast bar. The dining space rests comfortably between the kitchen and living areas, and given the wall of glass and the ever changing ocean views and cityscapes, it is the perfect gathering place for food and celebration. The living space is elegant yet understated, comfortable yet not fussy or overdone. It reaches out to the ocean and still rests comfortably within the hub of the home.

The ocean side feature wall showcases a fireplace to the living room on one side and an elevator that services all three floors.

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An intriguing modern staircase of glass and aluminum unifies the two living level

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The lower level is a sprawling 1,892 square feet and is the perfect haven for weekend guests. It is tucked far enough away from the homeowners for privacy and yet just a short jaunt up the magnificent glass and steel staircase (or elevator) for lounging and dinner parties. This level features three bedrooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom, large media room with access to the spectacular infinity pool overlooking the ocean, and a large double sized garage.

No square footage was wasted in the design and building of The Rockbank.

The basement level features 382 square feet of well finished space; boasting a family sized laundry room, and a custom wood wine cellar. With an eye to the future, the basement level also has 326 square feet of unfinished space.

Beyond the walls of The Rockbank, the exterior of the home is equally as magnificent. The hardscaping by Urban Niche Landscape Design is perfect for this craggy sloped lot. The sublime infinity edged pool with seamless hot tub, combined with the use of stone walls and minimalist terraced areas play perfectly with the interior. After all, it is impossible to compete with this view – so why fight it?

For the interior design team, the challenge was to come up with a plan that would harmonize with the home’s unique and dramatic architecture. To make this happen, the interior designers chose to work with many natural materials; essentially bringing the outdoors inside. The massive vertical granite fireplace rises two levels, on both the exterior and interior of the home. Concrete features can be found inside and outside The Rockbank home, while glass and aluminum railings offer yet another ingenious way to continue the ‘inside out’ aesthetic.

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On the opposite side of the fireplace wall, the master bedroom is tucked away, with a huge dressing room, private ensuite spa bathroom and a separate space for an open concept deep soaker tub with a private view to the world beyond. Separating the sleeping area from the tub is a lovely partition wall that plays host to a well-designed vanity. The master retreat is the picture-perfect place to while away an entire Sunday afternoon, and it seems that this was an intentional part of the grand design scheme – calm, cozy and clean – unassuming perfection.

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Interior designer Kelly Griffiths, with Living Radius Architecture & Interior Design Inc. explains colour and texture choices. “We continued the theme of bringing the outside in, by using a palette of muted colours found in the surrounding landscape, sky and ocean.” The entire house is masterfully designed; a beautiful home with an interior that can stand alone, but never competes with the view.

Warm grey porcelain and limestone floors are present throughout the residence, complemented by glass mosaic tiles in seaside grey, green, blue and turquoise on the curved walls in the bathrooms, kitchen and infinity pool. Definitely a palette that could come across as austere or cold, the clever use of custom teak cabinetry and maple doors lends a true layer of warmth that is palpable.

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This house has a lot of breathing room; no boring walls or closed in spaces here. Rooms were

Above. Infinity pool with corner hot tub overlooking the ocean.

intentionally created with lithe, curved partitionstyle walls that never meet the ceilings above.

The effect is unexpected but oh-so-right for this home’s design. The architect, builder and interior designers worked closely together to ensure that not only does the roof appear to be floating above the walls, but that every piece of furniture, accent and décor element is subdued, allowing the home to be the star; only sharing the spotlight with the mirrored curvilinear magnificence of the West Vancouver shoreline.

A home that is one in a million - nestled into a community that has everything to offer. For those that crave the West Vancouver lifestyle and are smitten with The Rockbank, this home is for sale [at the time of publication] by Jason Soprovich at Prudential Sussex Realty, offered at $8.9M - a small price to pay for a slice of North Shore paradise.

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Appliances Midland Appliances 604.608.0600 2015 Columbia Street Vancouver, BC midlandappliance.com

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Swimming Pool Masonry Alka Pool Construction Ltd. Four Brothers Masonry Ltd. 604.320.2552 604.220.8528 4013 Graveley Street 631 East 17th Street Burnaby, BC North Vancouver, BC alkapools.com fourbrothersmasonry.com

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Interior Doors Richmond Building Supplies 604.278.9865

Millwork Delmare Millwork 604.322.7303

Plumbing Goldmetal Plumbing & Heating 604.581.0231

Electrical and Lighting Control Euro Tech Electric 604.980.4300

Door Hardware CMC Hardware 604.874.2110

Exterior Paving Stones/ Driveway Four Brothers Masonry & Cement 604.220.8528

Elevator Western Elevator Ltd. 604.941.2080

Roofing Crown Roofing 604.327.8029 Hardwood The Art of Hardwood Floors 604.240.3344

Exterior Doors Atlas Meridian Glass Works Inc. 604.984.6639 Skywalks & Glazing System Atlas Meridian Glass Works Inc. 604.984.6639

Structural Steel J&J Metal Works Ltd. 604.980.5613 Garage DoorS Creative Door 604.524.8444

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Left. At the top of Beacon Hill a mature and well-formed arbutus stands in a garry oak meadow. With my back to the spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains and the Straits of Juan de Fuca, I spent a sunny afternoon painting this tree’s various greens.

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Right. While it is usually the form and the context which draws me to paint a particular arbutus, one summer morning I decided to make a study of the peeling bark, attempting to come to terms with its unique surface and colour.

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When I am not busy painting homes and gardens, I paint the nearest arbutus tree. The radiant orange bark of the arbutus madrona, lit by the golden rays of sunset, stands out in the dark forest; the sinuous contortions of its branches make a charming counterpoint to the upright firs; the silky skin of the arbutus, almost human, begs to be stroked. The spirit of this place lives in the arbutus, and she is feminine.

The Saanich people used arbutus leaves and bark for medicinal purposes

Arbutus are rare north of Nanoose Bay, and not seen at Port Renfrew on the west coast. Known as the Pacific Madrone in America, it occurs as far south as the San Gabriel Mountains in California. The arbutus tree is at home on the east coast of Vancouver Island. You can also see it on the adjacent islands and nearby mainland coast. Victoria has an Arbutus Road (beyond the University) and Arbutus Way (on the north edge of Beacon Hill Park in Victoria). Arbutus trees form a canopy along Torquay Road near Gordon Head.

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The arbutus is a contradiction, Canada’s only native broadleaf evergreen.

The west coast arbutus madrona was named for its resemblance to the Mediterranean strawberry tree (A. unedo), as Arbutus means ‘strawberry tree’ in Latin, and madrono is Spanish for “strawberry tree”. Ours is the Arbutus menziesii, named for the botanist who came with Captain Vancouver on his voyage of discovery.

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In an ideal location, the arbutus can grow as tall as 80 feet, with a trunk diameter as much as 3 feet Above. While creating a commissioned painting of a waterfront home south of Patricia Bay, I couldn’t take my eyes off the magnificent tree standing by the shore. At the end of a day I waded out into the water where the cool of the evening was offset by the warmth radiating from the rocky shore.

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They are graceful spirits of the forest and I think of them as ‘our beauties’

The contorted multi-limbed trunks often grow tenaciously from rocky outcrops. Because of its inability to compete with conifers on better growing sites, it forms a twisted under-storey among firs or chooses open sites with poor soils. Willing to endure dense shade, it requires at least partial top light for best growth. It seems to be happiest near the sea and thrives under the influence of fog.

In favourable locations, the arbutus can be a stately tree from 60 to 80 feet high, with a straight clean trunk 2 to 3 feet in diameter.

Large drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers, said to smell like buckwheat honey, form in the spring and resemble lilies of the valley. The round, orange-red berries appear in the fall and, though not eaten by humans, they are popular with birds.

I have often painted a healthy specimen standing in the parking lot at the top of Beacon Hill in Victoria. It has bright orange skin, peeling as the tree grows to reveal patches of soft green. On the upper stem, limbs and twigs this skin is very thin, peeling off in irregular flakes, as it does on a sycamore. That “soft green” which is revealed is a sort of pistachio colour, or olive drab, showing areas of yellow ochre where the flakes peel back. On the lower trunk the bark is brown and loosely scaly, especially on the side away from the wind and weather. You can understand why it is a challenge for an artist.

Below. The orange-reds and deep shadow tones of the arbutus stand out against the cobalt blue of the ocean water. These make up a deeply satisfying colour scheme when matched with the pale ochre of dried summer grasses.

Canada’s only native broadleaf evergreen, the arbutus is a protected species

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If you have tried to bring one home you know it does not transplant easily. When people see me painting an arbutus they often tell me that they don’t like the ones in their yard at home. Apparently they are “messy” growers, throwing off leaves and branches all year round. And, because they are a protected species, you can’t just cut one down. You really have to accommodate yourself to an arbutus.

The First Nations of this area held the arbutus in special regard. In a Straits Salish story, told by the late Chief Phillip Paul of the Saanich people, arbutus was the tree used by the survivors of the Great Flood to anchor their canoe to the top of Mount Newton. To this day, the Saanich people do not burn arbutus in their stoves, because of the important service this tree provided long ago.

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Above. My friend Jim commissioned me to paint his favourite arbutus at his father’s home on Mayne Island. The sun sparkle on the water was a delight to capture, and as I stood on the deck my hosts plied me with sandwiches and wine. I call this “ideal working conditions”.

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Above. Ted and Phyllis loaned me a boat to row out into Silva Bay, a sheltered waterway at the south tip of Gabriola Island. There is a deserted islet there where I imagine myself as Robinson Crusoe. Entirely undisturbed, I spent a few hours painting this grove of trees seen against the distant shoreline of the Coastal Range.

That said ­—

I’ve heard it is a very good hard wood to burn. Apparently it makes excellent charcoal. Because of its irregularly curving shapes and tendency to crack, it’s not often used for cabinet making. The dense, heavy, close-grained wood is pale reddish-brown with thin whitish sapwood; it cuts like soft wood when green, and becomes brittle when dry.

Above. The deck at Windsong, a hilltop home on Gabriola Island, provided me with expansive vistas but in this case I chose to paint a view looking directly into the woods. It’s a bit of a jungle, which makes painting the arbutus even more of a challenge.

Personally, I am content to just look. That gorgeous inflection of orange among the deep green forest catches my eye every time. They are graceful spirits of the forest and I think of them as ‘our beauties’.

Robert Amos. A painter and writer who has been dedicated to documenting Victoria since 1975, Robert is a celebrated artist for the AGGV Annual House Tour, and an H&L regular feature writer. Robert’s column On Art appears weekly in the Victoria Times Colonist. His paintings and commissioned work can be seen at robertamos.com.

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The Saanich people were less interested in the wood than the leaves and bark. They use them for medicinal preparations for colds, stomach problems and post-childbirth contraception.

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| JANE LOCKHART: And to All A Good Night

By Jane Lockhart Jane Lockhart B.A.A.I.D, Intern, A.R.I.D.O is the principal Interior Designer with Jane Lockhart Interior Design in Toronto and host of Colour Confidential on W Network.

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We spend at least a quarter of our lives sleeping, or at least in our bedrooms trying to sleep! There are some important things that can be done to any bedroom to make it more comfortable, relaxing and sleep-inducing just by addressing key areas of the room… and style doesn’t have to be sacrificed either!

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Start by creating a soothing and relaxing colour scheme. Choose soft, warm colours like Dulux China Rain, a warm gray/green, Martha Stewart Home Ice Rink, a warm gray/blue and Benjamin Moore Bed of Ferns 1511.

The bed is the focal point of any bedroom, so make sure that it really stands out. No matter how big or small the bedroom is, place lots of attention on this piece. A proper headboard, whether it is upholstered or wood, is important to keep the mattress and sheets in the right place as the night progresses. Bedskirts aren’t as popular as they use to be, so purchasing a platform bed or one with rails and a footboard can eliminate the need for skirts entirely. If your sleeping space is small, choose a low footboard that it won’t close the room in or make it feel smaller.

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Soft fabrics, a serene colour scheme and flexible lighting make this bedroom a dream come true.

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Above. A reupholstered antique chair and mirrored nightstand lend a touch of romance.

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After. A deeper wall colour and the addition of white ceiling beams add architectural detail. The four-poster bed with flowing floor length sheers and bedding in warm, neutral tones is now the dramatic focal point in the elegant room.

Before. The beautiful bed dressed in a hodge podge of tailored bedding is understated in a plain beige room.

Pillows are the accents that cause the most division between couples.

Women love them, men hate them! Adding large decorative euro shams are a good way to add softness to a large wood headboard if you sit up in bed to read. These square pillows also add an attractive decorative base to a bed and will hide your sleeping pillows that are often smaller and not always the best to look at.

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For bedding, there are multiple choices available. For sheets and pillow cases, cotton is the easiest fabric to deal with as it’s breathable, washable and comes in a wide variety of styles and colours. Consider shams and duvet covers in one of the new durable microfibre fabrics to create the look of suede; a nice addition to your bed in winter months. This chic, washable fabric will stand up to the wear and tear of pets and children, should they happen to inhabit your bed from time to time!

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The bed is the focal point of any bedroom… make sure it really stands out

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Probably the most important element in a bedroom is lighting, both bedside and windows. Ultimately, a good night’s sleep is more likely to be achieved if your bedroom is entirely dark at night until you rise in the morning. Most city dwellers have become accustomed to the urban lights around them but it’s unhealthy to allow this light to enter your bedroom at night, as your body doesn’t know to shut down. Adding both light filtering blinds which provide privacy, and light during the day, paired with drapes with blackout lining are the ideal combination.

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Bedroom lighting should be flexible so that you can have a lot of light when you need it, but low and soft when you want to relax. Bedside table lamps should be at least 26 inches high, so that it casts a large enough pool of light when you sit up in bed to read. A bright overhead light is also a good addition for tasks like cleaning, packing or making the bed. Put this light on a dimmer switch, since there will be times when you won’t want or need the maximum amount of light.

For comfort under foot, opt for either area rugs on hardwood flooring or add broadloom to your bedroom if you like the comfort of carpet to walk on daily. Make sure that the area rug covers the area where you get out of bed so you don’t have to step on a cold floor first thing in the morning. There are wonderful broadloom options for bedrooms that are modern and stylish if this is the route you want to take - anything from wool to bamboo are now available.

Keep the bedroom as uncluttered as possible so when you do finally get the chance to enter it, it feels like a retreat. Keep as many papers and day-to-day items in other rooms or out of sight in a pretty desk or night stand. A comfy chair and ottoman set in a corner is the perfect place to curl up and read or watch the news before bedtime.

A clutter-free space that is both comfortable and stylish will create an atmosphere designed for sleep so you’ll wake refreshed and ready for a new day.

Above. Add shine to your bedroom décor with a sprinkle of reflective accessories; crystal light fixtures, candles, mirrored accent furniture and accessories and shimmery satin fabrics.

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Words by Tracey Drake While preparing for my interview with Premier Christy Clark, I had concerns in how to approach this article. After all, Homes & Living magazine doesn’t have a political column; we primarily concentrate on beautiful homes, interior design and lifestyle editorial.

I needn’t have worried. Less than five minutes into our interview, it was clear to me that Christy Clark has an amazing personal side that H&L readers would love to learn about.

After all, before she bravely dived into the role as the 35th Premier of this province in March 2011, Christy Clark was a woman with a point of view, a trailblazing mother with a genuine concern for family and community, and of course, a born and raised British Columbian. Those are qualities worth talking about...

Christy Clark was born in Burnaby, BC and aside from attending school at the Sorbonne in France and the University of Edinburgh in Scotland; Christy has lived her life happily in British Columbia. Her son, Hamish, was born in 2001, making her only the second woman in Canadian history to give birth while serving as a cabinet minister [Minister of Education].

Having spent so much of her time in the public eye, either in government or as a radio personality, it is fascinating that Christy Clark has managed to keep the down to earth heart and spirit of a true British Columbian. As a woman and mother, she has learned to turn to family and the community to help raise her son, so that she can best serve her community as Premier, and be a better parent.

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Premier Christy Clark “The most important building block of any society is family”

“In 2001, when I served as Deputy Premier, I didn’t do such a good job of juggling my family and career, and everything suffered a little bit because of it. This time around, I admitted that I needed help, and I am now much more open to ask for that support from others: my hockey parents’ family, my school parents’ family and biological family. As a result, my son Hamish has this big, wonderful family and I worry less about being a working mom who can’t be all places, at all times.”

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On being a woman, mother and fierce British Columbian

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“British Columbia is a province full of people who care about each other”

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She has managed to finally find balance between personal and professional obligations and felt that living in British Columbia, a place that is so accepting of different lifestyle choices and family units, makes it all possible. Premier Clark just recently returned home from a trade mission to India and China, two countries that believe that raising children is the lifelong job of the entire family and the community at large.

In the Chinese and South Asian cultures, the tradition of having multiple generations in a household is still very much alive. Christy was aware of how closely these values reflected her own. “My take on it is this – the most important building block of any society is family. Governments and schools are not the people who instill character in our children. As a government, we need to recognize, support and honour the work that families do. That is at the core of why I decided to run for office.”

Top. BC Premier Christy Clark with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in India. Photographed by Deb Ransom. Above left. A happy ‘mom’ moment - Christy Clark with son, Hamish. Photo provided by the Office of the Premier of British Columbia. Above right. Christy Clark announces new anti-bullying initiative at a Burnaby kindergarten class. Photographed by David Proctor, Metro News, davidproctor.ca.

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The Personal Side of christy clark Q&A: Where is your favourite vacation spot in British Columbia?

“The Gulf Islands. My family got a cottage there in 1969, and since my father was a public school teacher, we would spend every summer there. It is a special place for me where I got to spend all summer long with both my mom and my dad. It is somewhere that I still love to get away to, whenever I can.”

What activities do you love to take part in with your son, Hamish?

“I used to think of myself as a runner. I love to run. Actually, if truth be told, I don’t love running but it’s the quickest and most effective way to burn off a lot of calories. I do love kayaking and own a little kayak that I like to take out whenever I have time. Also, my son and I just recently took up skiing together. It was a sport that we can do together.

Hamish was amazing – four hours into our first day and he was up on the blue runs. I love it because it’s a family sport and we get to spend time on the chairlift, talking and laughing together.”

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In your role as Premier, what is the most important legacy you would like to leave behind for future generations of British Columbians?

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“I would like to leave a province where every child can get the education they need to fulfill their potential. We have to strive to be the smartest place on earth where every British Columbian has the chance to succeed. I want to make sure that I leave behind a province that is just as beautiful and clean as the way we found it.”

Above. An emotional day as Premier Christy Clark presents the statistics on drinking and driving in BC. Photo provided by the Office of the Premier of British Columbia.

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“Although I was born and raised in British Columbia, we are mostly a province of people who have chosen to live here. What is better than that? I think that makes British Columbia the most special place in the country, and one of the best places in the world to live. And because people from different backgrounds choose this as home, as a people, we welcome difference here in British Columbia. I never found that when I lived in Edinburgh, Scotland or Paris, France and I missed the ocean.” Being near the ocean has a peaceful effect for Christy and she is one of those people who will always want to live near the water.

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Christy Clark was instrumental in bringing the ‘Pink T-Shirt Day Anti-Bullying Campaign’ to British Columbia. After talking with a woman on her radio show who was a former bully, the woman challenged Christy to make a difference. “I didn’t really know what to do and then I read an article about those two boys in Nova Scotia who started the t-shirt movement and I decided to bring that to BC.” This was a life changing experience for Christy Clark, who had no idea how profoundly bullying affects so many people. She is adamant about her continuing commitment to this issue, and she reports she is working hard to get the government involved in this initiative as well.

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Above. Camerich Anna sectional available at TJY Home Furniture.

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Sofas Words by Roberto Bernardi

The Modern Synchronization of Function, Style and Luxury

The sofa plays a unique role in the Canadian household; always ready to play comforting friend or elegant host

The furniture we choose for our homes says a lot about who we are: flamboyant or reserved, indulgent or ascetic, daring or traditional, our home is an extension of our attitudes toward style, space, and sociability. When it comes to modern seating, today’s market offers a host of sensational sofa options – allowing every home body to express their unique style without sacrificing functionality or comfort.

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The balance between art and function is present in the modern sofa

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Sofas hold a unique place in every household; they are central both in body and spirit. We count on them to be there when we come home exhausted, welcoming us with a familiar embrace. And yet we also lean on them to serve as a nexus of activity and hospitality during our social times, representing our desire to welcome friends and family into our home. As if this is not asking a lot, we also expect a couch to fit seamlessly into our overall vision of a stylish home, anchoring our most visible rooms and marking our place in the world of interior design.

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Choosing an appropriate luxury chesterfield can be easy, if one has their priorities straight. First and foremost: What are your needs? Do you find yourself holding large parties where half the guests search longingly for a place to rest their weary limbs? Or do you need a family friendly gathering place for a party of five or less? Maybe you just need a personal hub, where you can gather yourself and enjoy a great book, or a fantastic West Coast lifestyle magazine?

Whatever the requirements, there’s a perfect option out there for you: don’t rest until you find it. The sofa is a very personal choice – an investment piece that should be a pleasure for as long as it stays in your home.

Modern sofas come in as many styles, colours and patterns as can be imagined, but the upholstery still comes down to two main choices fabric or leather. The sumptuous nature of hide coverings make them attractive, not to mention durable, and the demand for leather home furnishings remains strong. Traditional fabric upholstery is much more dynamic, with a variety of choices, from casual cotton and linen, to formal velvet and damask, and all the jacquards, chenille and microfibre options in between. Classic buttoned sofas are still very popular thanks to their timeless, attractive design.

The statement of style made by a couch, divan, settee, or well-placed chaise longue is often due to its shape and frame materials. These days,

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Contemporary or transitional, the Amber collection works perfectly in any style of room. Available in hundreds of easy care performance fabrics, with a wide variety of accent options for toss pillows and chairs. Available at Generation Furniture.

A recurring trend for 2012 is the well-heeled high back sofa – in both traditional and contemporary styles

Above. Space 2-seater High Back Stressless Sofa by Ekornes. With the ingenious comfort of individual reclining seats, and a patented glide function which follows the body’s slightest movement to provide perfect support. Available at Scan Designs.

the broad range includes traditional woods, steel, bronze, copper, and even rattan. The elegant use of richly grained and heavily lacquered woods is as popular as ever.

For a less austere touch that loses none of its class, a mix of rounded form (with ballooning armrests and elliptical shapes, at times), dark woods such as mahogany or ebony, and light and richly toned fabrics make a stellar but comfortable combination. Demilune loveseats are also gaining popularity, with the aesthetics of the clamshell back providing a picturesque backdrop for a tableau of domestic relaxation or formal encounters.

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Shape provides a wealth of options, from the usual tripartite lounger to cutting edge designs of various forms. High-backed sofas are very hot for 2012, especially in love seats and smaller cocktail sofas; angular peaks on backs and armrests are a natural complement to the high back, and the result is a renaissance in art deco design, with a touch of the modern achieved the use of through vibrant colours and reflective textiles.

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Above. This unique Natuzzi Italia sectional sounds as good as it looks! With a built-in docking station and speakers, this unique surround sectional offers flawless sound and tasteful design. Available in a wide range of beautiful Italian leathers at Sandy’s Furniture.

Sculptural sofa designs, like modular furniture, are a double-edged sword: they can make a room’s décor the talk of a party and a testament to refined taste… if they fit their surroundings. Always be aware of the space as a whole and the overall design priorities when choosing your furniture. For example, a down filled sofa with white linen slipcovers may look out of place in an industrial loft space.

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The balance between art and function is ever present in the modern sofa; there’s a philosophy behind every element, obvious or not. Deep, heavily cushioned pieces of furniture speak to an ethos of comfort and familiarity, of long hours in contemplation or engrossed in conversation. Remove the armrests, and the piece is suddenly a stopping point along a journey through the room, a juncture for new connections and fresh, open discourse.

Loveseats demand intimacy (as the name suggests), whether old friends or new acquaintances. Sectional and corner sofas, too, are specifically designed to encourage interaction between people; their orientation also dissuades fixations on a single point (like a television), guiding the activities in the room and, therefore, in life.

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Whatever your needs, there is a dream couch out there for you, your family and your home; one that incorporates the artistry and uniqueness that embodies your design aesthetic and lifestyle. Don’t settle for the wrong seat… when you do find your sensational sofa, jump on it.

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Words by Jill Lang

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LIVING BC Snowbirds: Purchasing an Investment/Rental Property in Vancouver

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Think of BC as synonymous with Arizona or Florida. The West Coast is Canada’s paradise, a home away from home in the heart of nature’s gleaming elegance, where golf courses flock like the salmon of Capistrano. More and more Canadian retirees are purchasing investment properties in BC, as opposed to warmer counterparts to the south, because you can golf all year round and keep health insurance costs down.

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Snowbirds looking to purchase property in BC should first choose where in Vancouver they want to invest (perhaps False Creek, West Vancouver or North Vancouver), and then find a real estate agent who absorbs the ebbs and flows of the market. To determine the exact use of the property (investment vs. rental), the agent should be equipped to offer realistic estimates on costs, including mortgage payments, property taxes and strata maintenance fees, as well as offer suggestions to maximize revenue; location, location, location.

Above. Canadians are living longer than ever before; planning for the future is critical.

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However, properties purchased solely for investment [and rented out unfurnished] tend to have a wider selection to choose from. Local real estate professionals state that, on the lower mainland, condos are the wave of the future. Researching the condo market before you invest may indicate a higher demand for studio and one bedroom suites in the furnished market, for example, and two bedroom suites in the unfurnished market.

With location and condo layout in mind, choosing the right property management company could save snowbirds heaps of time and money.

Managing a residence from afar can get complicated if a problem arises in the building or with a tenant, so it is advisable to hire a local property management company. An industry standard fee that property management companies charge is 10% of the monthly rental fee, and any other costs above that, the unit owner pay out of their snow-filled pockets.

Although, a snowbird’s pockets wouldn’t be filled with snow if the winter was spent in a coastal rainforest, basking on golf courses in temperatures above zero -- no snow tires necessary.

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With location in mind, the core is usually a better investment. Retirees generally choose BC’s West Coast for its sparkly water, so residential pockets around a city’s centre are typically a good investment. In Vancouver, snowbirds can be found regaling the city’s West End, Kitsilano and English Bay areas for part of the year, and choose city life because it gives them access to entertainment, shopping, musicals, fitness—everything.

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| Resort Escape: Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

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The entire staff at Black Rock, starting at the top with general manager Adele Larkin, see storm season a little differently, and I was eager to experience their unique take – storm warming – firsthand. Deciding on the weekend girls getaway experience, I brought along a very dear friend, Karen Evans. What I hadn’t realized was how great it would be to see the resort through the fresh eyes of a newcomer, as I have stayed at Black Rock on three previous occasions, and Karen had never been.

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is a luxuriously laid back, oceanfront resort property on Vancouver Island’s rugged Pacific Rim coast that everyone should experience at least once – especially during storm watching season. Built with an obvious respect for Mother Nature and the natural elements that surround the resort property, Black Rock effortlessly blends wood, glass, steel and rock into unpretentious architecture brilliance.

The oceanfront suite we checked into was the epitome of understated elegance. Our guestroom featured a large living area with fireplace, complete gourmet kitchen with separate dining room, splendid sleeping quarters, and spa-inspired bathroom with heated floors, soaker tub and rain shower, and a furnished balcony with the most remarkable views. If you come to the Pacific Rim to do a little storm watching, the private terraces at Black Rock are where you want to be.

The unobstructed views were too amazing for words; crashing waves and ever-changing scenery just metres away.

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One of the greatest winter treats in British Columbia is experiencing stormy weather on the west coast of Vancouver Island. One of the few places in the world where bad weather can be a really good thing, storm watching is a wondrous West Coast spectacle on British Columbia’s Pacific Rim. All winter long, a low pressure system builds, delivering storm after storm of natural spectacle – raging waters, turbulent shorelines and mesmerizing storm watching. One of the best places to witness the angry winter seas is in Ucluelet, BC, and specifically from the viewpoints at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort.

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FETCH MENU Starters Oven Roasted Fall Squash Soup Toasted pumpkin seeds, spiced crème fraiche and cariboo birch syrup West Coast Chanterelle Risotto Shaved black truffle, caramelized cipollini onion, thyme butter and parmesan tulle

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“The word Fetch is an oceanographic term referring to the distance a constant wind blows across a body of water without interruption of the generation of wave. The longer the Fetch length or distance, the higher the wave”

Mains Seared Scallops and Confit Pork Belly Parmesan liquid ravioli, red and yellow beet cured Uclulet sunchoke Smoked Pacific Black Cod Outlandish mussel and clam, lemongrass broth, shaved baby turnip and carrots, Du Puy lentil and rainbow chard Canadian Rangeland Elk Tenderloin Soft herb crusted maple butter braised salsify, smoked blue potatoes and huckleberry jus

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Karen and I only see each other a few times a year so we had a lot of girl talk to catch up on. Given the extremely warm and cozy room, it would have been easy to stay put, with a few bottles of good wine, for the entire weekend.

I was beginning to understand why they called it storm warming here.

Later the first night, we headed to the resort’s celebrated restaurant, Fetch, which is located in the main lodge building. The dining atmosphere is one of decidedly West Coast graciousness, with a touch of eclectic art and a wall of windows to the vast oceans below.

Internationally acclaimed Executive Chef Morné Van Antwerp, who joined the Black Rock team in June 2011, is a South African born chef who came to Ucluelet from The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts in Singapore.

Chef Morné brings a level of international flair to the new menus at Black Rock, but never forgets to add the infusion of local flavours. “Our menus are created with locally sourced seasonal ingredients in mind.”

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Asking Chef Morné to choose the menu for us, Karen and I feasted on a magnificent dinner menu that included sampling two starters, four different main courses and a shared dessert. The dinner service was outstanding, the atmosphere was absolutely warming, and the food was simply sublime.

The ‘warming’ experience continued the next morning when we arrived at the hotel’s Drift Spa. As spa director Judy Berwick explained, “Drift Spa is a sanctuary with signature treatment rooms, including a private couple’s massage room overlooking the ocean, a hydrotherapy tub, and a serene oceanfront lounge for total relaxation.”

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Karen experienced a thalassotherapy seaweed soak; a treatment that uses seaweed nutrients, marine minerals, sea salts and heat to nurture and purify the body; leaving you rejuvenated and relaxed.

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I was treated to Drift’s signature Perfect Storm spa treatment which incorporates a thalasso seaweed gel wrap, Vichy shower, hot stones and aromatherapy massage to create an exceptionally unique spa experience. Drops of rain hit your body at a speed set to relieve sore muscles, revitalize the skin, and stimulate lymph circulation to rid toxins. The combination of the wrap, water shower, and massage was a wonderful treatment, which left me in a warm state of overall wellbeing for many days to follow.

Serious storm watching is one of those memorable life events that take your spirits to a deeper level. Black Rock simply adds elemental civility to the experience.

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About the author: Kyle Kolkman is a personal trainer and owner of Adonis Body Sculpting. Kyle works with clients of all ages and walks of life to achieve and maintain optimal physical health. Learn more online at adonisbodysculpting.com

Metabolism is the process whereby the body builds and maintains itself by breaking down food and nutrients to produce energy. It is often referred to how the body uses food by transforming it into energy the burning of calories. When you increase your metabolism, your body burns more calories and you experience higher energy levels.

Boosting your metabolism is very helpful when seeking a healthy weight loss plan. One of the most important factors of a healthy metabolism is proper eating.

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It can be very tempting to blame your metabolism for weight gain, however the metabolism is a natural process, your body generally balances it to meet your individual needs.

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It starts from the moment you wake up A person’s metabolism substantially slows down while sleeping, so eating a well-rounded breakfast soon after getting up is a great way to jump start your metabolism and to get your body burning stored fat as well as giving you energy to begin you day. No time for breakfast? I suggest squeezing half of lemon into a warm glass of water. This will get the metabolism started until you are able to eat.

Eat smaller meals more often Adopting this pattern provides a number of great benefits to both your health and weight loss goals.

You’re less likely to overeat, and you’ll have a regular flow of energy to help keep you active, all the while your body will be burning calories more efficiently.

If you skip meals your body will store what you eat as fat because it doesn’t know when it is going to get more energy.

Drink cold water The Canada Food Guide suggests we drink 8 or more glasses of water a day. Water intake helps with the

digestion and abortion of vitamins and essential nutrients. Here’s a hint: Drink your water cold! Cold water takes more energy to heat the water back up to body temperature, thus making your metabolism work harder for you.

Eat your food spicy!

Eating spicy food boosts your body’s production of heat and the activity of your sympathetic nervous system (responsible for our fight or flight response), creating a spike in your metabolism.

Don’t stress the carbs Everyone is worried about carb intake, but in reality eating the right carbohydrates will also boost your metabolism. Healthy complex carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables and grains) fuel your metabolism.

Consuming slow digesting, long lasting carbs like oatmeal, brown rice, whole grain cereal, whole wheat breads and pastas, as well as vegetables like broccoli, asparagus and squash, will make you feel full longer.

Eating complex carb also makes your body work harder during the digestion process, which in turn burns more fat and maximizing your metabolism.

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Our metabolism is responsible for using 60% of the calories that we take in and the remainder are used or burnt by our movements, such as exercise.

Snack frequently. Healthy snacking prevents you from becoming too hungry. The hungrier you are the less control you have over what and how much you eat.

Eat earlier in the day. Research has confirmed that you can lose weight simply by eating a substantial breakfast and lunch, while you are most active, and then a light dinner later in the day.

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Go organic. Eating organic foods also helps to boost metabolism because the toxins in the pesticides interfere with the energy burning process.

Metabolism boosting foods: Breakfast: milk, oatmeal, whole grain cereal, nuts and organic protein Fruits and veggies for snacks: carrots, celery, cucumbers, grapefruits, oranges, and lemons

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Perhaps it’s the recession; perhaps the trend in car design; or maybe our growing awareness of how others live: the fact is that downsizing has arrived in North America and will be the prevalent theme for years to come. In B.C, 9 out of 10 new developments are offering suites in the 300 to 600 square foot range, a far cry from the 1,200+ we are accustomed to.

Showcased in Victoria, Central Vancouver Island, and now Vancouver, Homes & Living magazine continues to expand through an exciting cross-country franchise initiative. All production, content, and quality control will be retained by the original Read Media editorial & design team – a dedicated group of creative professionals that have made this publication the success it is today and who share one thing: their love of Homes & Living magazine!

For almost 40 years Swiftsure Woodworkers (swiftsurewoodworkers.com) have been manufacturing cabinetry for some of the finer homes on the West Coast.

Recognized for excellent craftsmanship and quality of design, the company is now diversifying to offer functional solutions for small spaces. Prototypes for a fold-away kitchen are being developed and will be displayed this Spring in a demonstration project in Victoria. Together with partners, Livtona Interior Design and Stoneage Marble, Swiftsure has acquired the distribution license for Resource Furniture in B.C, a New York based company specializing in imported space saving Italian furniture.

RFBC has opened showrooms in Vancouver and Victoria and carries all the transformable systems advertised on their web site (resourcefurniture.com).

With 4.5 million hits, you need to check out this YouTube video: youtube.com/watch?v=dAa6bOWB8qY Resource Furniture Vancouver Showroom 235-332 Water Street, Vancouver, BC 604-681-0104 info@resourcefurniture.com resourcefurniture.com

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Home Couture Opens New Upscale Showroom – In a Class of Its Own For discerning customers who appreciate the finer things in life, Home Couture, an outstanding new furniture store has opened its doors in Coquitlam, BC. Home Couture offers expertly crafted designer furniture collections that grace the most beautiful homes in Canada. One of the unique aspects of Home Couture is their nationwide shipping service. Owner Ali Assadi explains, “I want to offer the lower mainland a West Coast shopping experience unlike anything they have seen before, and at the same time, offer our exceptional line of home furnishings to clients across Canada.” This unique level of service and selection will also be appreciated by discerning interior designers, home stagers and high-end custom builders alike.

Expect white glove service at the new Home Couture showroom, that boasts exclusive furniture lines by some of the world’s leading designers including Broyhill, Thomasville, Drexel Heritage, Henredon, Barbara Barry, Thomasville and Steven and Chris, to name but a few.

Free design consultations are available and the new showroom features a state of the art design room, complete with computer, wireless internet, and a 70 inch HD television. The design room can be booked for private consultations, allowing interior designers and customers alike the opportunity to create the perfect interior design space in total comfort.

Home Couture Vancouver 1311 United Boulevard, Coquitlam, BC 604-521-7727 info@homecouture.ca homecouture.ca

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Sandy’s is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the first Natuzzi Italia store in Canada!

Contemporary & exquisite Italian design.

Canada’s First Ever Natuzzi Italia Store at Sandy’s Furniture Coming to Vancouver in Early 2012

Founded in 1978 as an importer of high quality European cabinets and furniture, Cantu has evolved, over the years, into one of the leading showrooms for decorative plumbing and door hardware in North America.

Luxury furniture manufacturer, Natuzzi Italia, is thrilled to announce it has partnered up with Sandy’s Furniture to open its first store in Canada early next year. The 7,000 square foot ‘Natuzzi Italia Store at Sandy’s Furniture’ will add Vancouver to an elite list of international locations and offer customers the chance to furnish their living spaces with innovative and luxurious pieces.

We understand that clients want products that express their individuality, enhance their lifestyle and make a bold interior design statement. The bathroom is such a personal space, and Cantu strives to help people create a home where the most unique styles can be realized, without ever sacrificing premium functionality.

With this focused goal in mind, Cantu has gathered the finest sources from around the world to offer clients an exceptional palette of products: rich enough to help make a personal statement and unique enough to command attention.

Once again, Cantu is setting the bar high in in North America. We have moved our Vancouver showroom to an architecturally splendid 25,000 square foot building with an exquisite grand collection of high-end decorative plumbing, door hardware and an exclusive selection of tiles for the home.

Cantu 8351 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC 604.688.1252 cantubathrooms.com

975 Langford Parkway, Victoria | 250.391.6646 | sandysfurniture.ca/natuzziitalia

In March, the newest store along United Boulevard in Coquitlam will showcase Natuzzi Italia. Shoppers will be able to sip cappuccinos while they take in the stunning collection of models including the ‘Wave’, ‘Surround’ and bestselling ‘Avana.’ Pasquale Natuzzi, Chairman and CEO of Natuzzi Group says all models are entirely designed, hand stitched and made in Italy.

Sandy Seney, owner of Sandy’s Furniture says they’re proud and honoured to have partnered up exclusively with the visionary to bring the first storefront to the country. “Natuzzi furniture stands out far above the rest when it comes to the authentic, cutting-edge designs. At Sandy’s Furniture, we’ve strived to offer fine furniture for over 35 years. It just made sense for this chapter to include Natuzzi. Those looking for a new piece of furniture can feel confident they’ll find it here.”

Dayna Tukutau, General Manager of Sandy’s Furniture agrees. “The brand new location will make the shopping experience exciting, comfortable and offer people that finishing touch for any room.”

Sandy’s Furniture Coquitlam 1335 United Boulevard, Coquitlam, BC 604-520-0800 customerservice@sandysfurniture.ca sandysfurniture.com

JORDANS OPENS NEW BURNABY AND NORTH SHORE SHOWROOMS Jordans Rugs new flagship warehouse outlet on Byrne Road in Burnaby This new showroom, opened in September 2011, is home to Jordans newest and largest showroom, offering endless flooring possibilities including a huge in stock selection of laminate, hardwood, vinyl plank and one of the lower mainland’s largest selections of area rugs. This building, designed by Christopher Bozyk Architects Ltd., also houses Jordans Restoration Division, Commercial Flooring Division and a new mezzanine showroom for the company’s Office Furnishings Division.

Jordans Flooring opens new showroom in North Shore After 50 years in Park Royal, Jordans is pleased to announce the September, 2011 grand opening of a massive 7,000 square foot showroom in North Vancouver.

This new location showcases a huge selection of area rugs, displayed in three swinging racks that allow the customer to see each rug in full size, and flip through choices at their own pace. Jordans new showroom boasts the largest selection of all flooring – from carpets and hardwood to laminate and vinyl plank – on the North Shore.

Colour. Texture. Design. Quality These elements are important considerations in a room setting and must be in harmony. At Jordans, you’ll find every item essential to fulfill these criteria. Superb furniture, draperies and accessories and fashionable, beautiful floor coverings from around the world, are all coordinated by Jordan’s experienced Interior Designers and expert Flooring Consultants to create your own unique environment. Come home to Jordans, where providing the best quality, value and service is more than a promise - it’s a commitment.

Jordans 604-990-9305 (North Vancouver) 604-419-5885 (Burnaby) 250-385-6746 (Victoria) jordans.ca

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Clarice sofa, classic French country styling featuring performance fabrics and a soft comfy sit.

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COLOUR Revival COLLECTION The latest thing to hit the rug world is Colour Revival! Semi-antique Turkish rugs are over dyed in contemporary colours, then cut and hand stitched together to create this unpredictable, innovative and dramatic new collection.

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American Leather has created the ultimate comfort recliner that features a personal, infinite-position system that adjusts to your exact comfort needs. Includes a back and footrest that operate independent of each other as well as a fully adjustable headrest pillow and swivel base.

Available at mckellars interiors 1549 West Pender St. (at Nicola) Vancouver 604.734.1671

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We don’t think you’ll find more beautiful designs, a more dazzling variety of designer fabrics, or finer tailoring anywhere.

They are raising the bar in home décor. For lasting quality and enduring style, there’s no better choice than Home Couture.

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East India Carpets

Fireplace Unlimited

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1606 West 2nd Ave. Vancouver | 604.736-5681

Coast Wholesale Appliances

Jordans Floor Coverings

4460 Juneau St. Burnaby | 604.415.9330

Valor Gas Fireplaces

8488 Main St. Vancouver | 604.321.6644

1539 United Boulevard Coquitlam | 604.522.9855

Miles Industries Ltd. | 604.984.3496 190 - 2255 Dollarton Hwy North Vancouver

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Solus Decor

7788 Edmonds St. Burnaby | 604.525.0244

1396 Marine Dr. North Vancouver | 604.990.9305

1445 Powell St. Vancouver | 604 255 2472

Forum Home Appliances Inc.

Jordans Floor Coverings

Vaglio Fireplace Ltd.

245 East Pender St. Vancouver | 604.893.8896

1470 West Broadway Vancouver | 604.733.1174

3600 East Hastings St. Vancouver | 604.298.6494

Handy Appliances Ltd.

Mavyan Distinctive Carpet Collections

705 East 17 Ave. Vancouver | 604.879.1555

2229 Granville St. Vancouver | 604.733.3285

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Salari Fine Carpet Collections 2033 West 41st Ave. Vancouver |

Bamboo Direct

2751 Kingsway Vancouver | 604.434.3151

Midland Appliances Richmond: 604-278-6131 Vancouver: 604.608.0600 | Vancouver: 604.736.7227

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3-636 Clyde Ave. West Vancouver | 604.913.9175

BC Hardwood 3594 Main St. Vancouver | 604.255.7375

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Miele Appliances

California Closets

69 Smithe St. Vancouver | 604.434.1300

5049 Still Creek Ave. Burnaby | 604.320.6575

Vancouver: 604.739.4477 North Vancouver: 604.980.6772

Trail Appliances Richmond: 604.278.6133 Vancouver: 604.434.8711 | Coquitlam: 604.461.1598

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Casa Madera Hardwood

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3594 Main St. Vancouver | 604.879.8432

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Pure Image

3351 Sweden Way Richmond | 604.270.3535

280 Nelson St. Vancouver | 604.628.9491

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Moe’s Home Collection 778.340.6392

Smart Home Shop

125-1305 Welch St. North Vancouver

201-50 Fell Ave. North Vancouver | 604 990-7627

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106-1356 Frances St. Vancouver | 604.618.2945

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1706 West 1st Ave. Vancouver | 604.734.1323

925 West Georgia St. Vancouver | 604.683.1256

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1311 United Blvd Coquitlam 604.521.7727 | homecouture.ca

1335 United Blvd Coquitlam 604.520.0800 | sandysfurniture.ca

399 Clubhouse Dr. Courtenay 250.703.5000 | crownisle.com

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975 Langford Parkway, Victoria | 250.391.6646 | sandysfurniture.ca/natuzziitalia

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GD Nielsen Developments

2306 Granville St. Vancouver | 604.734.4395

Richmond 604.273.2971 | Coquitlam 604.524.3444

2405 Bellevue Ave. West Vancouver | 604.926.4211

Inform Interiors

Sofa So Good

50 Water St. Vancouver | 604.682.3868

1401 West 8th Ave. Vancouver | 604.879.4878

Inspiration Furniture

Spencer Interiors Inc.

1275 West 6th Ave. Vancouver | 604.730.1275

708 Main St. Vancouver | 604.736.1378

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TJY Home Furniture

1470 West Broadway Vancouver 604.733.1174 | jordans.ca

150-12551 Bridgeport Rd. Richmond 604.278.2278 | tjyfurniture.com

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Kenorah Construction & Design 5461 12th Ave. Delta 604.940.2767 | kenorah.com

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Keystone Projects LTD. 220-4907 Chisholm St. Delta | 604.940.0567

Laird Custom homes Ltd. 200–100 Park Royal West Vancouver | 604.925.5248 pg. 25 Your home is a reflection of your taste and eye for aesthetics and is a way to convey your lifestyle to others.

“Life is art, art is life” – At TJY Home, you will discover that a sofa not only functions as seating, but it is also an art piece bringing focus to your living room. TJY Home has a mission to provide classy and simple contemporary European furnishings for everyone who believes in a tasteful and stylish lifestyle.

At TJY Home, we work to help you design a home that reflects you in every way.

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Marcraft Homes 604.461.2560

1062 Homer St. Vancouver | 604.682.7499

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2036 Columbia St. Vancouver | 604.707.0414

2000-1055 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver | 604.648.1800

New Space Technologies

Polygon Homes Ltd.

McKellars interiors 1549 West Pender St. Vancouver 604.734.1671 | mckellarsinteriors.com

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34A-2755 Lougheed Hwy #529 Port Coquitlam

Whether you are replacing an old chair or decorating an entire home, the knowledgeable staff at McKellars would be pleased to assist you. They will take the confusion out of a decorating project and help you enjoy the selection process.

Mint Interiors 1805 Fir St. Vancouver | 604.568.3430

117 W 6th Ave. Vancouver | 604.724.6775 McKellars Interiors, conveniently located in the heart of Coal Harbour in Downtown Vancouver,offers an exciting selection of the finest names in luxury home furniture and accessories.

1549 West Pender St. Vancouver | 604.734.1671 Free parking off Nicola Street

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2990 Arbutus St. Vancouver 604.739.1110 | lonetreekitchens.ca

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Merit Kitchens

120-13575 Commerce Pkwy Richmond | 604.276.8823

12185 86th Ave. Surrey | 604.591.3321

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2990 Arbutus Street, Vancouver lonetreekitchens.ca | 604.739.1110

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Upward Construction & Renovation 101-1305 Welch St. North Vancouver | 778.340.1355

Paradigm Kitchen Design

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3000 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.326.3000

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1706 West 1st Ave. Vancouver | 604.734.1323

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14-970 Westwood Ave. Coquitlam | 604.942.1544

1575 West Georgia St. Vancouver | 604.669.4565 When design demands craftsmanship

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Restoration Hardware 101-2555 Granville St. Vancouver | 604.731.3918

You can contact us toll-free at 855-855-5857 to book a free consultation. Visit our web site SwiftsureWoodworkers.com to see a portfolio of our work and a list of our industry awards.

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Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre

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Colonial Countertops

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Siema Kitchen and Bath

3841 Still Creek Ave. Burnaby 604.421.2205 | colonialcountertops.com

78 E 2nd Ave. Vancouver | 604.685.5823

BURNABY 2148 Douglas Road 604.298.9277

4033 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604 569-1606 2931 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.569.1530 Canadian Made

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401-8620 Glenlyon Pkwy. Burnaby 604.568.6325 | floform.com

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363 West 6th Ave. Vancouver | 604.684.6824

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Vancouver Sundecks 108-1001 West Broadway Vancouver | 604.723.3325

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8547 Main St. Vancouver 604.322.7717 | jlwindowcoverings.com

2413 Marine Dr. West Vancouver 604.922.4668 | jabotinteriors.com

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Lightform

Ames Tile & Stone

1060 Homer St. Vancouver | 604.688.7022

2229 Beta Ave. Burnaby | 604.294.9690

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19-3033 King George Blvd Surrey 604.538.5889 | theaddedtouch@hotmail.com pg. 13 Inside. And out.

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Saffron Window Fashion Drapery & Blinds Unit #107-2220 Sooke Rd Victoria, BC 250-744-2523 www.saffronwindows.com

Island Window Coverings 3381 Tennyson Ave Victoria, BC 250-475-2600 islandwindowcoverings.com

Ruffell & Brown Interiors 1-2745 Bridge Street Victoria, BC 250-384-1230 ruffell-brown.com

The Lighting Warehouse

City Tile

12420 Bridgeport Rd. Richmond | 604.270.3339

4330 Halifax St. Burnaby | 604.298.6252

Luminosa Light Designs

Creeksidetile Ltd.

1840 Fir St. Vancouver | 604.734.0829

Wholesale Blind Factory

48 West 5th Ave. Vancouver | 604.876.4900

11-75 Blue Mountain St. Coquitlam | 604.942.4201

Norburn Lighting Centre

Stone Tile

Westwide Window Coverings 2370 West 41St. Ave. Vancouver | 604.261.8875

4600 East Hastings St. Burnaby | 604.299.0666

1775 Pine St. Vancouver | 604.731.9948

windows

Robinson Lighting and Bath Centre

Tiles For Less

innotech windows & doors

2285 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.879.2494

835 Terminal Ave. Vancouver | 604.605.8453

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World Mosaic (BC) Ltd.

paint stores Cloverdale Paint 225 Terminal Ave. Vancouver | 604.689.4414

1665 West 7th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.8158 | worldmosaictile.com

Ganges Floor Coverings Ltd. 122 Lower Ganges Road Salt Spring Island, BC 250-537-9112 gangesfloors@shaw.ca

Long Life Windows & Doors 1645 Boundary Rd. Vancouver | 604.439.0982 pg. 39

Oceanside Recycled Glass Mosaic Available exclusively at: World Mosaic (BC) Ltd. 1665 West 7th Ave.,Vancouver, BC Phone: 604-736-8158 worldmosaictile.com

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Vinyltek Windows 587 Ebury Pl. Delta 604.540.0029 | vinyltek.com

window coverings

IFC

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4464 Main St. Vancouver | 604.872.5275

Industrial Plastics & Paints 107-19505 56th Ave. Surrey | 778.803.1541

Para Paints 763 Terminal Ave. Vancouver | 604.662.7272

General Paint 950 Raymur Ave. Vancouver | 604.253.3131

Best Window Fashions 11-3003 Kingsway Vancouver 604.436.3738 | bestwindow.ca

West Coast Windows 8028 River Way Delta | 604.946.2310 pg. 13

Chintz & Company 950 Homer St. Vancouver 604.689.2022 | chintz&company.com

Westeck Windows pg. 13

United Vinyl Sundecks 2421 Glenwood Ave. Port Coquitlam | 604.942.5394

1480 Kootenay St. Vancouver | 604.298.6700

Concord Interiors 103-2429 152nd St. Surrey 604.536.5598 | blindsdrapes.com

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Comfort Screens Vancouver 800 West 8th Ave. Vancouver | 604.351.5335

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Fabricana- Interior Delights 1348 United Blvd Coquitlam 604.528.9100 | interiordelights.ca

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