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HOMES 28 Distilled Design Furniture as heirlooms

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32 FAR OUT HOMES The Shell House

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42 FEATURE HOME: PALICIO West Coast meets Mediterranean

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56 HOME FURNISHINGS SECTION What’s new in furniture

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living 22 CELEBRITY PROFILE: BRENT BUTT Canada’s funnyman in his man-cave

By Michelle Hopkins

38 TRANSFORMATIONS The Opus Hotel and designer Robert Bailey

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52 GALLERIA Functional art of 3 BC designers

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73 LIVING WELL Victoria’s spas offer indulgent treatments

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76 ESCAPE Gulf Islands getaway

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92 EPICURE Cactus Club’s new flagship restaurant

98 WORDS ON THE STREET: GRANT ROAD A Sooke street and its origins

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103 THE FAST & THE LUXURIOUS Luxury SUV’s

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108 SOCIETY Luxe Interiors and designer Timothy Oulton

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publisher’s message

This issue marks our first annual Home Furnishings issue, with pages of stunning new furniture pieces for every room in your home.

Home decorating ideas come in many different forms and not just in the fabulous homes we feature. Take a look at the rooms and lobbies in many chic hotels. The designs you will see can be awe inspiring. Our Transformations story this issue showcases one of those hotels. H&L takes you inside The Opus Hotel in Vancouver and their redesigned guestrooms by acclaimed designer Robert Bailey.

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Brent Butt, funny or what!? H&L’s Celebrity Profile gets personal with Canada’s funnyman in his favourite room … his custom man-cave!

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Every issue, Homes & Living showcases some of the best homes found in your city. Beginning this issue, we will now showcase unique international dwellings with Far Out Homes, where we search the globe for homes that are really ‘far out’. Wait till you see the home we found in Tokyo, Japan … the Shell House.

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Brent Butt, stand up comic, award-winning actor, scriptwriter, and director, can now add filmmaker to his long list of achievements The funnyman who created one of television’s most iconic characters, Brent Leroy on CTV’s sitcom Corner Gas, has wrapped up his first feature length movie, No Clue.

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Born the youngest of seven siblings in Tisdale, a small farming town in Saskatchewan, around the age of 12 Butt learned how to make himself standout amongst his siblings - by making them laugh.

He honed his comedic chops telling jokes at school and in coffee shops with his friends. “It was a challenge to make my sisters and brothers laugh, but I wouldn’t give up,” he quips. “Also, coffee shop conversations were a great way to learn comedy.”

The popular stand-up comic also credits some high school teachers for encouraging his talent. “My teachers were very open-minded and so instead of making me write a book report, I’d do a radio play …

I’d put a lot of effort into it,” Butt says.

“If I have to put a label on it, No Clue is a whodunit with murder and danger involved,” says the 46-yearold Butt. “I’m a big fan of detective movies and mysteries and it just happens to be funny as well.”

In February 1988, his first gig was during an amateur night at a now defunct Saskatoon comedy club. “It was the best show I’ve ever had,” Butt says. “I was called back for an encore and I knew I’d found my career path.”

Wearing a suit and tie and looking rather serious, Butt invited Homes & Living into his westside Vancouver home - one he shares with Nancy Robertson, his wife of eight years and co-star on Corner Gas and Hiccups, as well as his beloved dog Oliver. “Oliver’s a four-year-old of a million breeds,” says Butt.

At 20, he moved to Toronto to pursue that career. Within months, Butt was headlining at comedy clubs, and after a few years, was touring internationally, appearing at major festivals and on television specials - cementing his reputation as one of Canada’s funniest guys. This year marks the 25th anniversary of his professional career as a standup comic.

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Corner Gas Corner Gas became an instant hit right after it aired in 2004, averaging a million viewers per episode. In its six years, it’s won six Gemini Awards, countless nominations and accolades.

Butt came up with the idea for Corner Gas when he asked himself “what would I have done had I not become a standup comedian? The answer was I’d still be pumping gas in Saskatchewan,” quips the veteran actor.

The show centered around his character, Brent Leroy, a proprietor of the roadside corner gas station, which included a onestop convenience store and coffee shop in fictional Dog River, Saskatchewan.

“We focused on the lives of small town folks and, to my surprise, people loved it,” he says. The series went on to become Canada’s #1 comedy, broadcasted in more than 26 countries.

“I didn’t want Corner Gas to get old and tired, and I certainly didn’t want to be asked to leave the party,” he says of his decision to walk away from his hit sitcom in 2009.

Butt went on to create, executive produce, and star alongside Robertson in CTV’s sitcom Hiccups. The show focused on Robertson’s character - a neurotic, volatile children’s author, whose bursts of anger were dubbed hiccups. The couple made 26 episodes of Hiccups, winning multiple LEO awards along the way.

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Getting it Right . . . For You

This may seem like a cop out, but in all honesty; whatever I’m doing at the moment, that’s my favourite.

I’m truly blessed to get to do all these things that I absolutely love. I hope I always get to do TV, and movies, and I will always, forever and ever; come hell or high water, do standup. If you boil everything else away, I’m a standup – that’s what I am.

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Who would you love to work with?

I’d love to do something with Bill Hader or Melissa McCarthy – both so naturally hilarious, and creatively fearless. And throw Eugene Levy in there too. And Catherine O’Hara, and Bill Murray. How many can I list here?

I love hanging out at home – curled up on the couch watching a movie or a hockey game. I also take my dog, Oliver, to the dog park every day and watch him wrestle with his big goofy dog pals. That always makes me smile. I also like to cook – that’s relaxing. And I’m a big Twitter freak (@BrentButt) so I can kill a lot of time on there.

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What do you do to relax?

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His Man-Cave Guarding his privacy, Butt allowed H&L to photograph his “man cave.” In this room Butt loosened up and his trademark comedy emerged.

About two years ago, the comedian transformed his garage into a soundproof guys’ playroom, a place where he and his buddies “can play poker, watch hockey, tell tasteless jokes and smoke cigars without bothering Nancy.”

“I hired a drywaller and then a buddy and I did the rest … you know, trying to be manly men,” he laughs. Butt and his cronies began their weekly games of Texas hold’em in an apartment in the West End back in the late nineties, when all of them were struggling artists.

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“The stakes are never crazy … it’s a $20 buy-in. It’s really about getting the guys together and having a laugh,” he says, adding his man cave is a tobacco-friendly zone.

The walls are covered with photographs of favourite movie stills, stand-up comics he admires, as well as some of his early stand-up performances. The ‘cave’ is complete with a ping-pong table, foosball table, a big screen television and a fridge stocked with Butt’s favourite liquor of choice, Canadian rye whiskey.

Butt made the floating bar out of an old bookcase he had.

One of his prized possessions is a mini replica of a Corner Gas gas pump. “A retired woodworker and fan of the show contacted my booking agent and told him he’d made me a wine rack in the shape of a gas pump,” says Butt. “He presented it to me after a show in a Winnipeg casino.”

What’s next?

Butt is currently developing a new show for television (he won’t divulge more than that), while promoting his film, No Clue (no release date yet). In addition, Butt says he’ll soon hit the road with new material for his standup act.

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Timeless Interiors

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GG: What does heirloom or standing the test of time mean to you?

Design is everywhere, it isn’t necessarily something you just purchase. Design is an understanding of value, created through solutions that are beyond aesthetics I believe people who care enough about their future and the impact of their decision making, take greater responsibility as consumers. Live with less, invest in quality and you will live a life designed by great choices. Surrounding ourselves with only what we love creates a much more meaningful approach to framing the life we can live.

I’m honored to have the opportunity to work with local talent.

Miguel Brovhn and Jeff Martin are brilliant and both share similar values in their approach to creating timeless objects in our every day living.

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MB: Pieces that can be passed down to different generations: imagine a second or third generation being able to remember a previous family member through a furniture piece quality materials, craftsmanship, and timeless design are vital to heirloom pieces that grow better over time. Dining tables for me are especially a staple piece in a home.

Whether casual or formal in nature, they are a place where we reenergize our bodies through food.

People naturally socialize around food, and the right table can make all the difference.

JM: It really revolves around a series of questions.

Can the piece of furniture structurally last for multiple generations? Was the wood cured for long enough to remain stable and is it from a renewable or responsible source? Is it fabricated using excellent craftsmanship? Finished properly and will it age gracefully? Does the client have a proper maintenance plan? Am I running my business in a responsible and sound manner so that I am able to help with warranties and maintenance in the future?

Does it exceed my client’s expectations? If you can answer yes to those questions, you have a higher likelihood of creating something that someone will love and want to give to their children. Something that has a story and connects deeply with their life.

GG: In each of our projects, we aim to create an experience that encourages our clients to invest in the making of an heirloom piece for their home, a testament of time and a place to gather. The storytelling that creates meaningful memory points for everyday living. Food is a basic need and when we can share a meal with loved ones and friends, a special marker in our lives begins. This concept was the motivation behind one of my residential clients, Leah and Andrew, choosing to go the route of purchasing a custom dining table with the guidance and knowledge of Gaile and Miguel.

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TIP: Practise restraint.

Less really is more and quality goes a long way

GG: How has your experience of purchasing a customized piece (table) differed from other furniture pieces in the past?

Leah: Andrew and I are both lovers of art and design and it is really important to us to live in a space that is well planned and includes pieces that have meaning to us. We have both finished university in the last couple of years, so this is the first home that we truly get to make ours. In creating our space, we are learning about ourselves along the way and want to make decisions that will result in pieces that we will continue to love over time.

Because of this, we put greater weight into a decision for our dining table. It is the center of our home as this is the place where we truly get to step back from our busy routines and to enjoy some of the greatest things in life – food, family and friends!

GG: How do you see yourselves using the piece over the next 5/10/25+ years?

L & A: The next five to ten years will see countless dinner parties with friends and family, late night work sessions, board games, and maybe homework if nature agrees with us! So much can happen in 25 years, but I am sure the table will still be with us in some shape or form.

GG: How has personally dealing with the designer, and having a locally crafted furniture piece affected your appreciation and engagement with the table?

L & A: Working with Miguel and Gaile has really made us feel like the table is ‘ours’. We were able to choose a size based on how we wanted to use it rather than what was available.

Having the table made locally is also really important to us – wherever we can, we like to buy locally. It is important to us to know where our goods come from, to engage with our community, and to make sure our local economy is thriving.

GG: If you had to do it all over again, would you choose a custom table over a standard table?

L & A: Absolutely – we would always choose a custom piece if possible, after this experience, especially where the piece is something that we can take with us to new spaces.

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Aspirational Global Dwellings

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IMAGINE A SEA SHELL – PERHAPS AN ABALONE, A CONCH, OR A SCALLOP. WHITE, FLOWING, CURVING LINES. FORM DELICATE YET STRONG ENOUGH TO BE HOME TO A SPECIAL LIFE FORM. PROTECTING IT AND ALLOWING IT TO FLOURISH AND GROW Now imagine that shell large enough to shelter an entire human family from the elements – a structure that is simple, that is not part of nature, yet mimics nature and performs the functions of a shell. The structure appears in the middle of the woods, as though dropped by a spacecraft from some fantastic science fiction dream. It is not unlike the surrounding caves and rocks and yet it is clearly not organic – and not ancient. It is something altogether unique.

This unique home was created by ARTechnic Architects. Lead architect Kotaro Ide, who established the company in 1994, has been responsible for other outstanding projects in Japan including the SMD House in Zushi, the YMM House in Suginami and the Cherry Terrace Library in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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Within the shell are hardwood and polished concrete floors, elegantly curved walls, round skylights, flowing seating, a round suspended fireplace and a bathroom that is all sensual curves leading to the large expanse of windows that looks out on a tiered patio, which in turn leads the eye back into the forest.

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A simple company mission statement says that ARTechnic Architects has a strong belief in the ability of architecture to enrich daily life and aspires to improve the quality of life and the environment through innovation and design excellence. The passion for building with art, quality and the environment in mind is evident in every detail of Shell.

The inspiration that guided the creation of Shell was the desire to be in harmony with nature. In its description of the building, the architectural firm writes, “Being in sync with nature isn’t about yielding to nature – it’s about coexistence. The existence of the structure depends on its power to endure nature. By isolating living space from the wilderness, and upgrading its quality as a shelter, the house will be protected from nature and will provide a comfortable environment.”

The firm goes on to explain that leaving the boundary between human life and nature ambiguous is a Japanese virtue. But there, the firm faced a conundrum. In a home where owners live daily, they can take time to tend a garden. Shell is not a city home – it is a villa or weekend getaway.

The inhabitants don’t want to work in the garden when they escape from the city. And so, merging Shell into the wilderness, was the practical and ultimately beautiful, solution.

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Attention to details in the construction started with the mechanical system, which provides comfort and performance levels. The central control system enables all mechanical and electrical equipment to be managed by three buttons. The entire structure is composed of twodimensionally curved surfaces. The floor is built 1400 mm above the ground so that all air and exhaust outlets are installed beneath the sash, letting air run outside through the terrace louver. The building depends on warm in-floor heating and natural air ventilation through it’s many windows and doors. The system also has a dehumidification and ventilation drive, which runs by automatic operation throughout the year. In warm weather or cold, it is remarkably efficient.

At just under 1,100-square-feet, Shell is not a large house – but it lives large because the entire expanse of nature is never farther than a quick glance away. Shell is continuously flooded with natural light.

Like the translucent shell of a scallop, it allows light and warmth to pour in, while offering its inhabitants stalwart protection from the elements. The Shell House is not part of nature – but most definitely in harmony with it.

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1st Floor Plan

1. Entrance 2. Hallway 3. Study 4. Living 5. Kitchen 6. Dining 7. Terrace 8. Patio (Central Tree) 9. Bathroom

10. Lavatory 11. Closet 12. Master Bedroom 13. Storage 14. Mechnical Room 15. Inner Balcony 16. Bedroom #1 17. Bedroom #2 18. Bedroom #3

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Transformations

Purposeful Interiors

by Professionals

The Opus – Vancouver’s Yaletown hotel, has never been much for the boring beige ‘hotel style’ established by boutique hotels around the globe You know the ‘look’ – knocked off by every bath, bedding, and furniture label around. Minimal, colourless, and generally lacking in décor personality.

Recently revamped, the 96-room hotel looks more stylish and colourfully chic than ever, thanks to the keen eye of interior designer Robert Bailey, who was the lead designer for the Opus when it first opened, over 10 years ago.

But, like any thing of beauty, after a decade, it was time for the hotel to have, shall we say, a ‘little work done.’

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Words By Catherine Dunwoody Photographs by Laura Manariti Photography

Hotel Style That

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Billy - the British rock star. Retro Liverpool green décor. Flocked linen, stripes and dark wood. Benjamin Moore #2024-10 Chartreus. Artist Taizo Yamamoto

Susan

Susan - the fashion executive. Periwinkle décor. Velvet, floral prints, metallic lavender faux leather, and dark wood.

Walls, Benjamin Moore #2068-40 California Lilac. Artist, Alana Rothstein

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Pierre - the food critic. Hermes orange décor. Black brocade, velvet, metallic gold faux leather, natural and dark woods.

Benjamin Moore #2017-20 Sharp Cheddar. Artist Tiko Kerr

Bailey’s inspiration for the hotels’ nip and tuck came from five fictional muses he created – hotel ‘guests’ from all walks of life.

“They were a vehicle to define the design of the rooms, in a world of possibilities, they assisted in narrowing our focus,” he says.

Bolder, brighter, refreshed guestrooms are the dazzling result, and in keeping with the Opus’ style, Vancouver-based artists are featured throughout, bringing local flavour.

Dede - the dramatic diva. More is more, décor. Velvet, faux reptile skin, animal prints, mirror, gilded wood, driftwood, and chrome. Wall covering, Designer Guild. Artist, Anthony Goicolea

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“The overriding inspiration for Opus is and has always been, to create a very special place, that makes guests feel glamorous and cool”, says Bailey. “Art plays a big role in our interiors and brings with it a deeper meaning – being able to break away from banal ‘hotel art’ was very important in advancing the décor.”

Mike - the New York City doctor.

Raspberry red décor. A patent, faux croco headboard. Ethnic patterns and dark wood. Walls, Benjamin Moore #2080-30 Cherry Wine.

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PALICIO West Coast Meets The Mediterranean

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Words BY Jessica Krippendorf Photographs by Russ Heinl

A stunning, 6,000-square-foot custom home in Victoria’s elite Bear Mountain community blends Mediterranean architecture with West Coast serenity Brilliant archway and column details grounded by extensive stone and millwork create a dream home retreat for the homeowners, destined to relive the beauty of their European travels in their remarkable new space.

Palicio appears to rise up from its surroundings with a natural splitfaced limestone exterior in a series of multi-planed articulations that create interest and movement on the façade. Cedar plank siding on the main backwalls and on the recessed garage gable is painted a soft sage, adding dimension and depth, while tall, multi-paned front glazing casts natural light to the interior and breaks up the massing.

The home’s location in a subdivision made privacy a prime consideration for Terry Johal Developments, one of Victoria’s premier custom homebuilders. Owner Terry Johal says the home was designed to minimize visual access to the adjacent properties and feel as though tucked away in a completely secluded setting.

Johal’s team brought 25-foot teddy bear magnolia trees to the property line and built them up with cedar planter boxes. Limiting side glazing and screening the property with rock walls and deliberately placed interior walls created the oasis the homeowners were looking for.

“The home is literally carved into the side of a mountain, overhanging a cliff side,” says Johal. “We had to build an extensive bouldered retaining wall system that was functional while finishing the exterior look.”

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European styling is carried throughout the home with arched windows and columns that reappear at the back of the property.

Stone arches curve beneath the upper patio framing a 1,500-squarefoot slate stone lower patio that provides an unparalleled view of the ocean, mountains, and city. On the ground, a stone pattern swirls around a garden bed, while a pergola frames the overhead space.

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At the front, a grand mahogany ground level entry opens to a generous foyer where graceful, curving archways and robust columns introduce the home’s beautiful Europeaninfluenced aesthetic.

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“The homeowners wanted a very traditional style home which involved meticulous millwork details throughout,” says Johal. “It was influenced by their world travels, and designed so that principle rooms take advantage of the stunning panoramic view.”

The home captures the strength and beauty of traditional Victorian architecture with abundant custom millwork in deep American cherry, expansive built-ins, and meticulous finishing details.

From the entry, Brazilian ironwood flooring reaches throughout the main level, grounding the space in deep wood tones. Off of the entry is the dining room—a formal, but inviting space punctuated by a solid wood table and a sparkling silver chandelier overhead.

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“Being a traditional home, the one thing that is not traditional is the floor plan,” says Johal. “The homeowners really wanted an open concept design, so although the dining room is off of the entry at the front, it is positioned to look through the great room and out to the view at the back of the property.”

The stunning hallway outside the dining area is a series of columns crowned with meticulous archways that leave the impression of moving through a Mediterranean palace.

“The barrel ceiling was probably the home’s most difficult interior aspect,” says Johal. “Creating the perfect barrel shape required extensive framing, drywall, and finishing detail.”

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The home’s architectural brilliance pinnacles in the great room, where an incredible barrel ceiling coves the space.

Abundant natural light from generous glazing on the back wall that curves with the ceiling line plays softly on the barrel’s recesses, adding movement to the room’s ambiance.

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A sliding door system opens up completely, creating 12 feet of unhindered access to the upper patio, extending the living space and seamlessly connecting the room to the outdoors.

The ceiling arches down to meet a custom cast limestone fireplace and mantle, around which plush furnishings welcome relaxation and cozy evenings by the fire. The earth-inspired tones in the furnishings are a tribute the natural beauty outside, while connecting with the flooring tones and an art piece above the mantle. Tucked away beside the fireplace, an archway leads to a sunroom, where generous glazing offers a quiet place to enjoy the view, with access to the upper patio.

The great room offers gentle architectural separation from the kitchen while maintaining a visual connection. “The homeowner’s wanted a kitchen with liveable, traditional styling,” says Johal.

“Much like the rest of the house, they wanted it to be visually beautiful and perfect, but still very comfortable.”

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In the kitchen, the hardwood flooring gives way to a marbled travertine in warm, cream tones that expands the space.

Brazilian yellow persa granite on the perimeter and island counters and on the backsplash offers rich brown articulations on a beige background with subtle hints of green. This warm introduction to the fresh, off-white palette is a grounding feature that pays tribute to the extensive woodwork throughout the home.

Wood window and door casings throughout the home are painted or stained, depending on the mood of the room, and offer a sense of completeness in the design. In the kitchen, the stained casings draw influence from the flooring in the great room, for a sense of finished beauty.

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Maple cabinets—painted and glazed on the perimeter, and stained on the island—stay true to the aesthetic with a custom millwork detail, and two glass-fronted cabinets on either side of the range hood glow softly with back lighting. A thicker profile on the island counter makes this feature the room’s centerpiece—dusted black industrial-styled pendants hang over the island, creating a warm invitation to sit and visit.

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Left. A traditional home – with a decidedly untraditional floor plan

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From the great room, a custom hand-scrolled iron railing draws the eye to the upper mezzanine. The pattern, designed specifically for this home and client, is at once delicate and robust, topped with an ironwood banister that complements the hardwood.

The upper floor features the master bedroom—a cozy, chalet inspired retreat with a pitched roof and inviting gas fireplace that draws attention as a centrepiece. A rich marble surround nestled against a cast limestone mantle creates warm decadence in this room made for luxury. The far window is framed in warm yellow paint, visually extending the sun’s reach from the picturesque view.

Need more space?

“The windows create height in the space that makes you feel like you’re at the top of a skyscraper,” says Johal. “Yet the home is nestled in the woods overlooking the mountains.”

Around the corner, a beautiful office space offers one of the best views in the home. The entire room is encased in American cherry and every square inch is customized with a handcrafted profile unique to this property. Built-in cabinetry circles the entire room, and a desk area ensures total comfort and functionality. A fireplace with a wood mantle and marble surround offer a place to relax or finish up some last minute work.

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Imperador dark marble on the ensuite counters creates a seamless aesthetic connection with the rest of the home while emanating a spa-like ambiance. A frameless glass shower opens up the space, enclosing a full-body spray system and sparkling fixtures meant to refresh and rejuvenate.

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The home’s lower floor offers an entertainment paradise.

The media and games room is an open, connected space that encompasses high-end audio-visual equipment, a dedicated games area, and a stand-up bar. Custom millwork and builtin shelving wrap around the stone-encased fireplace, and stone feature walls nested behind adjacent archways bring in natural elements to the space.

Structural posts and archways are dressed up with columns and architectural details. Hidden behind the stonework is a temperature controlled wine cellar fit for up to 2,000 bottles that tuck into a custom Redwood wine rack.

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Johal says lighting was an important design element in the home—uplighting casts perfectly crafted light and shadow in each room, enhancing the meticulous detail. “In the media room, there is a drop ceiling with band lighting that creates a specific mood and feeling,” he says.

For Johal, the true success of this build was about fulfilling all of the customers’ wishes. “They had really particular ideas and wanted to transfer them to reality and we achieved that for them,” he says.

“It was a two-year build because the details were so dramatic and intricate. Every single detail was important to the customers, and none of them were overlooked.”

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Unconventional Art Ideas and Advice

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Words by Megan Cole

Art is typically seen as sculpture, paintings or photographs, but with some furniture designers creating unique, functional, limited-edition pieces – a new breed of art collector has been created

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3 BC Designers change the face of

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Brent Freedman Omer Arbel Vancouver designer Omer Arbel had plans to become an architect. He was mentoring with famed Spanish architect Enric Miralles, but when Miralles died of a brain tumour, Arbel returned to Canada and began a new chapter in his career.

The Omer Arbel Office opened in Vancouver in 2005.

Arbel creates unique limited-edition furniture, and his ability to combine form and function has clients collecting his pieces, like paintings.

“I don’t like calling myself an artist,” says Arbel. “I don’t know how I bridge the gap between art and furniture.

People have called my work art and collect it as if it were artwork, and I am fine with that.”

“A lot of contemporary architecture and design has lost touch with its roots in the craft and act of construction and making,” he said. “I prefer to relinquish control as the designer and do what the materials want to do.”

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Brent Freedman of Gamla Design Studio With a background in music production and visual art, Vancouver’s Brent Freedman is comfortable merging form and function.

Before Freedman launched Gamla, he was creating music under the name Pete Samples and building miniature models for installation pieces. “For some reason when I started Gamla I was incredibly interested in tables,” he says. “I’m fascinated with them as objects. They can be incredibly sculptural, or a place where you have friends over for a dinner party or drinks. You can also have your work station set up at a table, or it can just be a beautiful object that occupies a lot of space, in your place.”

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Arbel struggles calling his pieces art because they are rooted in the real world. When Arbel creates one of his unique chairs, tables or lighting features, he allows the material to teach him what form they are going to take.

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Left. Gamla

Left. Gamla

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Omer Arbel

Joseph Uy

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Functional art is created by combining something aesthetically beautiful with the exactness of science, and for Joseph Uy, Aquascapes’ designer and president of Miyabi Aqua Designs, the role of science is crucial.

Joseph Uy

Uy creates living art with Aqua Design Amano technology, which uses carbon dioxide to grow plants inside a crystal-like glass cube.

“It’s a cube of landscape underwater,” he says.” But you don’t see any water because the water is all the way to the brim of the tank. It’s like fish are flying through air in the tank.”

The unique Aquascapes are custom created to a homeowner’s specifications. They can feature a mountain, an Amazon rainforest or even a scene from Star Wars.

“A lot of my customers come into our Vancouver store and are interested in having an aquarium in their living room, but want one that will blend well with their high-end furniture,” says Uy. “The designs we create, combined with the Aqua Design Amano, are very elegant and beautiful.”

“The glass is made of low lead and iron content glass, which makes it closer to the composition of a Swarovski crystal, than glass,” says Uy. “It’s a living landscape.”

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Traditional. West Coast. Bohemian.

It doesn’t matter what home decor style you lean toward, mixing in at least one key piece of modern furniture into every room can only enrich the personality of your home.

After all, we’re not one-dimensional, so why should our homes be?

Above. Oviedo Chaise

by Timothy Oulton in black & white moo, from Bondars

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sofas

Left. McCreary sectional from Home Evolution

Left. Whittaker corner unit, from Jordans Below. Tenore loveseat

by Natuzzi Italia, from Sandy’s Furniture

Sofas

Instead of harsh solids, it’s all about softer neutrals like muted greys and nature-inspired weaves. The earthy-toned Whittaker corner unit, for instance, boasts a clean, sleek aesthetic, yet still manages to be warm and inviting ($11,757 including arm) at Jordans, as does the McCreary sectional ($5,250) at Home Evolution in Calgary.

We’re seeing more play with texture as well – a good example of this is the Tenore loveseat by Natuzzi Italia ($3,459), at Sandy’s Furniture in Vancouver. Here, fabric and leather are combined with contrast stitch detailing, ultra thin armrests and stainless steel feet. Who says you need a full-length sofa to anchor a room?

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Contemporary style doesn’t have to come at the cost of comfort. These cozy sectionals are every bit as cosmopolitan as the sterile waiting-room couches we used to associate with modern decor. The difference is these sectionals are actually nice to sit on, and gone are all the clinical whites and heavy blacks of yesteryear too.

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Above. Alison bed from Parc Modern Interiors

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Beds

This just in: upholstered headboards are all the rage. Design-wise, they free you up to mix and match your nightstands and dressers.

The result is a more eclectic, stylish bedroom, which is a nice way of saying matching bedroom sets are donzo. You can go retro with the Meredian Wing King Bed ($1,929 with frame) at Sandy’s Furniture in Vancouver. With a nod to 19-century French wing chairs, the Meredian has a definite vintage vibe. But at the same time, the neutral beige, tufted linen makes for a great blank canvas – almost any decor style is going to suit this bed.

A slightly more modern option is the Atelier bed in two-toned luxury leather, maple wood with birch finish (starts at $6,995), at Home Couture in Vancouver. Or, there’s the modern stoic Jordan Tufted Wing Bed by Bernhardt Interiors ($3,260) from Bondar’s Furniture in Calgary – a tour de force in masculine design, and that’s saying a lot in the upholstered headboard world.

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They don’t call it the ‘bedroom’ for nothing. A gorgeous bed is such a worthy investment, considering how much of our lives we spend sleeping.

Below. Atelier bed from Home Couture

Right. Porter bed by Bernhardt Interiors, from Bondars

Modern, European design at it’s best.

The Alison bed has clean lines, open frame detailing, and elegant metal legs. A classic beauty available in Queen or King (starting at $1,999) from Parc Modern Interiors, Victoria.

Below. Meredian Wing King bed from Sandy’s Furniture

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Before

After Top left. Goliath transformable table from Resource Furniture

Above. Karim Rashid extendable table and Ottawa chairs, from BoConcept

Dining Tables

When it comes to the modern dining room, we’re seeing design ingenuity at its best. For instance, extendible tables have never looked so good. The Goliath (starting at $4,000), for example, is simply stunning. Using an aluminum telescoping mechanism, this transformable table comes with five leaves, which can extend long enough to seat 12 people – available in wood, glass and lacquered finishes exclusively at Resource Furniture (various locations).

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Above. Saturno

by Natuzzi from Sandy’s Furniture

Left. Adria table, from Bondars

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As well, there’s the Karim Rashid Red Dot Award line at BoConcept in Calgary and Vancouver. What makes these extendable tables ($2,995) a real standout is the accompanying Ottawa Chair (from $879). These super sophisticated ultra-modern seats are available in a variety of fabrics as well as leather. So there’s nothing stopping you from playing with different colours.

In the green-initiative department, the Adria 84” dining table ($2,395) at Bondars Furniture in Calgary is tops. Designed by Thomas Bina, this standout piece is handcrafted from sustainably harvested reclaimed woods, so it’s environmentally friendly as well as bea-u-ti-ful.

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Choose art that compliments, but isn’t too matchy-matchy

Drawing inspiration from early French and American architecture, the Hughes Collection from Four Hands combines modern functionality with wood reclaimed from old buildings, resulting in a “found” appeal as striking as it is livable. With unique characteristics defined by the timber’s origin, the Pine and Elm are bleached, sanded, and finished to heighten their raw beauty. The addition of slate, stone, and cast iron adds to Hughes’ rustic allure.

table accessories A tray of succulents acts as a low maintenance centrepiece

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COFFEE TABLES Above. Hourglass Cocktail table from Drexel Heritage from Home Couture

Above.

Cabaret table from Sandy’s Furniture Above. Skovby coffee table from ScanDesigns

Coffee Tables

Lets face it - coffee tables are meant to complement your key pieces, and not the other way around. So they need to be adaptable in order to fit in with the rest of your decor.

Left and below.

The extendable Passo table from Resource Furniture

Natuzzi Italia has designed one of the chicest, most multifaceted tables out there. The Cabaret table at Sandy’s in Vancouver is available in several base options, different tops and even different shapes.

If dining room space (or lack thereof) is an issue, the Passo ($3,500) at Resource Furniture (various locations) is a great choice. This elegant quick-change coffee table can be easily pulled up and extended into a dining room table that can accommodate eight people.

Of course, sometimes you just want something beautiful, and that’s where the Hourglass Cocktail table from Drexel Heritage ($1,195) comes in. Available at Home Couture in Coquitlam, this black granite and gold heirloom standout is the epitome of effortless style.

The new Skovby coffee table ($1,498) from ScanDesigns can be elevated to exactly the height you want, or with the flick of a switch, transformed it into a dining table, in one sliding movement.

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Below. Rolf Benz chair from Home Couture

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Chairs

A new chair is a perfect opportunity to imbue some personality to a room. You can add a pop of your favourite colour or go for something classic like the Marlene armchair by Natuzzi Italia (from $1,559), available in leather or fabric at Sandy’s in Vancouver. This 19th century-inspired seat of state says, you never have been and never will become, a slave to trends.

Or, go for a funky statement piece like the Nuage Chair from Roche Bobois or the Oviedo Chaise by Timothy Oulton in black & white moo ($2,695 - shown on pages 56-57), available at Bondars in Calgary. This one says, “my start-up company is kicking some serious butt right now.”

Germany’s luxe-line, Rolf Benz, at Home Couture in Coquitlam offers this chair (starts at $6,995) – the perfect melding of modern and classic sensibilities, this luxury leather piece says, “I want it all!”

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Above. Marlene armchair

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Below. Nuage Chair from Roche Bobois

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Right. Tavern Swivel Barstool from Sandy’s Furniture

Left. NowModern’s Eclipse Stainless bar stool from Möbler Furniture

Left. Stool Cubista from Resource Furniture

bar stools Below.

NowModern’s Oracle bar stool from Möbler Furniture

Barstools

Left.

Rolf Benz stool from Home Couture

Below.

NowModern’s Eclipse walnut bar stool from Möbler Furniture

Feel like a stiff drink? Sidle up to your bar and slide into one of NowModern’s ultra-contemporary barstools. Canadian retailer, Möbler Furniture, recently launched this online stool store (nowmodern.com) and the selection is pretty swish. From the swingin’ Eclipse Stainless bar stool ($229) in red, to the midcentury style Shell Chrome & Walnut bar stool ($149), every piece in this collection is a triumph in design.

For an unapologetically minimalist look, Rolf Benz line has a lean and mean option at Home Couture in Coquitlam (starts $3,495).

This sleek stool is the perfect seating for contemporary bars, but it could also offer a nice contrast to a traditional bar setting.

Now, if you really want to warm up your rec room, the Tavern Swivel Barstool ($319) at Sandy’s in Vancouver is a great way to go. With a leather seat and back as well as exposed nail heads, this seating will bring a touch of old-school sophistication to just about any home bar.

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Boathouse Spa at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel Victoria’s landmark Oak Bay Beach Hotel, originally built in 1927, began deconstruction in 2006 and was resurrected in 2012. The magnificent new space overlooks the Salish Sea, and the Boathouse Spa and Baths, with its spectacular outdoor mineral baths, is perched at the water’s edge.

Taking inspiration from its oceanside locale, the spa acquired Beauty Through Balance as their signature product line. The Vancouver-based company uses cold-processed Pacific seaweed for its mineral and vitamin-rich qualities and glacial clay for its detoxifying properties, both of which are sustainably harvested and processed in BC. The spa’s signature therapy, Power of the Sea ($325/3 hours), treats the entire body in six luxurious steps, using Beauty Through Balance’s healing marine elements, antioxidants and essential oils to rehydrate, treat, and revitalize tired skin. A Pacific Seaweed Foot Ritual is followed by a full body sea salt and green tea scrub, and glacial clay body wrap.

While the wrap goes to work, clients receive a customized purifying facial, and once the wrap is removed, a full body massage with a green tea and Indian spice- infused serum.

The treatment concludes with the application of a body butter loaded with mango, cocoa and shea butter Pacific seaweed, green tea, grapeseed and essential oils, topped off with Beauty’s Glacial Revitalizing Mist, which contains green tea, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C. Prior to your treatment, make time for an indoor or outdoor workout. The fitness centre has cardio and free-weight equipment with ocean views, and the surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for a scenic walk or jog. A relaxing soak in the spa’s three seaside hot pools, where the sound of crashing waves provides a soothing soundscape – plus a glass of wine – is a must.

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Left. Boathouse Spa, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Victoria, BC

Spa Magnolia at the Magnolia Hotel The recently refreshed Magnolia Hotel, just two blocks from the Inner Harbour, offers a serene retreat at Spa Magnolia.

The spa takes a holistic approach to wellness by offering product lines free of harsh chemicals and fillers, including Italian-based Comfort Zone and Intelligent Nutrients.

Intelligent Nutrients product line is nearly 100 percent organic and was created by Aveda founder and staunch environmentalist Horst Rechelbacher, after somewhat of a hiatus in the beauty industry due to a 10-year non-compete clause following the sale of his company to Estee Lauder.

Above and left. Spa Magnolia, The Magnolia Hotel, Victoria, BC

Much of the line’s organic ingredients are grown on Rechelbacher’s nearly 600-acre estate in Wisconsin, supporting his philosophy that if it’s not good enough to eat, you shouldn’t put it on your skin.

Spa Magnolia was the first Canadian spa to offer Intelligent Nutrients products, and owner Paula Veenema is the exclusive Canadian distributor of the line, which can now be found in a few select spas throughout the country.

A signature treatment featuring Intelligent Nutrients is the INbalance Vibrational Zone Massage ($110, 60 minutes), which employs a variety of techniques to reduce tension and improve energy, focusing on restoring balance to the body’s seven vibrational zones, or chakras. Intelligent Nutrients’ Intellimune complex is an anti-aging, antioxidant and omega blend made from cold-pressed fruit and vegetable seeds.

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SORA Spa at the Hotel Grand Pacific Located a stone’s throw from Victoria’s idyllic harbour, the SORA Spa at the Hotel Grand Pacific reflects the building’s auspicious construction based on the principles of Feng Shui, creating a tranquil space with Far East elegance designed to raise one’s Qi, or life energy.

bound in cotton and steamed to release healing properties. The aromatic bundle, which provides soothing moist heat, is then used as a massage tool, alongside a variety of techniques including Swedish massage, Lomi Lomi stretching, and assisted yoga postures.

Pre-treatment, guests receive a refreshing jasmine-scented towel and can take advantage of the lounge’s tea bar, stocked by Victoria-based Silk Road and Pevonia Botanica.

The Thai massage is like a vigorous yoga class without any of the work. Clients wear roomy cotton pajamas (provided by the spa) for ease of movement as the practitioner manipulates and stretches your joints into supple submission on a cushioned, sheet-draped mat on the floor.

The Asian-inspired spa’s signature treatments include the Traditional Thai Massage ($140, 90 minutes), and the Thai Stem Massage ($200, 90 minutes).

SORA is one of only a few spas in BC to offer Thai stem massage, where herbs and essential oils such as jasmine, lemongrass, and turmeric are

Spa guests receive a complimentary day pass to the adjoining Victoria Athletic Club, with its lap pool, steam room, sauna, squash court, weight room, and group fitness studio (with a variety of classes including yoga, Pilates, Zumba and Nia).

Above. Sora Spa, The Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria, BC

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Gulf Islands Getaway

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Right. Salt Spring Island. Photo provided

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by Russ Heinl

When it comes to gorgeous natural settings, you really can’t do much better than BC...

And, in all of my years of travel, I still haven’t found a place that can match the stunning beauty and tranquility of the Gulf Islands.

Most of the 225 Gulf Islands are very small and can be reached only by private boat. But the six larger islands, Salt Spring, Pender, Mayne, Galiano, Saturna and Gabriola, are serviced by ferries and float planes regularly.

The area’s mild climate is almost like the Mediterranean, making it the perfect location for wineries and holistic farms. Stunning landscapes act as a backdrop for the creative atmosphere you find on the Islands, which attract artists and visitors looking for one-of-a-kind finds. Time slows down in the Gulf Islands and tourists usually feel a sense of tranquility during their stay.

Island hopping over a week or so is a great way to explore the islands, but spending time focusing on one island at a time is also a fun way to soak it all in.

Besides taking the opportunity to relax and enjoy the scenic landscape and explore local arts, you can dine in gourmet restaurants and shop in eclectic boutiques.

For outdoor lovers, you’ll definitely be in the right place. Try out activities like hiking, kayaking, golfing and fishing. Bike riding is probably the best way to traverse the islands and explore more in a shorter amount of time. Take your bike on vacation to the Gulf Islands and easily walk on the smaller ferries servicing the main islands; this is a fantastic way to explore.

A couple of years ago, National Geographic Traveler named the Gulf Islands one of the world’s best coastal destinations and if you’ve been there, it is easy to see why. Let’s take a closer look at three of my favorite Gulf Islands and some incredible resorts that are sure to put the relaxation into your next getaway.

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Top. Salt Spring Island. Photo provided

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Salt Spring Island’s highly acclaimed seaside spa resort features uniquely designed ocean view and forest view chalets, each with their own cozy wood-burning fireplace, full kitchen and two person mineral water hydro-jet bathtub. Their organic and Ayurvedic health spa offers a full range of traditional and modern holistic body, beauty and fitness treatments and programs. saltspringspa.com

Galiano Island

In keeping with the tranquil Island vibe, at Galiano, you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere.

Sturdies Bay is where you’ll find most of the island’s restaurants, shops, and galleries. The bakery and ice cream parlor are just up the road from the ferry terminal at the island’s south end facing Active Pass and nearneighbor Mayne Island.

Visitors can also take some time to explore the quiet country roads winding through the forest, play a challenging round of golf or kayaking along the shoreline.

Galiano Inn

The Galiano Inn & Spa is a West Coast resort at its finest.

This spectacular waterfront property boasts a world-class spa and beautiful gardens. Guests can relax on private balconies and take in the gorgeous view. Every room has an ocean view and wood-burning fireplace so winding down is made easy here. Foodies will love to sample cuisine at the award winning eat@galianoinn. This onsite restaurant boasts dishes featuring local fish, produce, poultry and artisan cheeses. galianoinn.com

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Sheltered waters are ideal for kayaking

Pender Island

Known as the friendly islands, “the Penders” are actually two islands joined by a bridge. Outlined by scenic coves and beaches, you’ll find the perfect place for family vacations, romantic escapes and even corporate retreats.

The island has a 9-hole golf course and a 27-hole disc golf course. You’ll also find numerous art galleries, shops and restaurants. There are various local events there throughout the year, including the Pender Island Fall Fair and the Lantern Festival. On Saturday mornings during the summer, the Pender Island Farmer’s Market a local produce and handcrafts, as well as entertainment.

Poets Cove Resort

Top. Pender Island.

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Photography by Andrea Johnson Bottom. Pender Harbour. Photo provided by Tourism British Columbia.

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At Poets Cove Resort, you can spend the day enjoying the array of activities the resort has to offer, including biking, kayaking and even whale watching. Guests also have complimentary use of the pools and full fitness facilities. Enjoy fine, contemporary West Coast cuisine at Aurora Restaurant, or relax with classic comfort food and seasonal specialties at their more casual Syrens Bistro. Accommodation choices include villas, cottages or hotel rooms each designed beautifully with natural materials. Each one of the 46 units and rooms has a fireplace, balcony and stunning views of the ocean. poetscove.com I highly recommend checking out Galiano, Salt Spring and Pender Island the next time you are planning a local getaway. Set your watch to “Island Time” and get some much needed R & R on the Gulf Islands.

If you are interested in taking a trip to the Gulf Islands here are some helpful websites: gulfislandstourism.com | gulfislands.ca | hellobc.com

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haunting of...

Words by John Adams

Ghosts of Vancouver Island

The Old Burying Ground, Tolmie Album. Photo provided by author.

A Haunted House and a Haunted Grave The old house on Meares Street is long gone - but in 1871, was the centre of attention From all reports, the place had seen better days, though its pretty garden still attracted admiration from passersby. It probably wasn’t his first choice when John Sullivan Deas was looking for a place to rent, but there weren’t many others available at the time. The problem was that he had left it too late in the fall to start looking and all the best accommodation had been taken. The house was not in the best location either, being right across the street from the Old Burying Ground on Quadra Street (now known as Pioneer Square). There was also the unpleasant fact that Deas had been a good friend of the previous owner, who had recently died, not that Deas would admit that he was a superstitious man. Against his better judgment he paid the rent and in late October moved in with his family, just in time for Halloween. However, they didn’t stay there long enough to celebrate that spooky night. In fact, they moved out the day after they moved in.

Deas had arrived in Victoria from California in 1862, one of about six hundred black pioneers who came to Victoria during the goldrush era after 1858. He was a tinsmith by trade and set up a shop in town. Eventually he ran a salmon cannery on the lower Fraser River and the place was given his name: Deas Island. One of his best friends was Richard Johnson, who had been proprietor of the Mount Ararat Hotel in Leechtown and also Captain of the Victoria Pioneer Rifle Corps, an all-black militia unit usually known as the “African Rifles.” It was Johnson’s house that Deas rented.

Probably Deas had not heard the house was haunted. If he had, perhaps he thought it was a hoax. However, a former prospective renter knew it was true. He had felt an eerie chill in the house

and was aware of “an invisible something” that sent him fleeing.

Neighbours frequently reported a stamping noise coming from the verandah of the empty house, as if a one-legged man were walking back and forth along its length.

The Deas’ servant girl was the first to see the ghost. She described it as a face staring through the window at her. When she hung up a blanket to hide it, the apparition continued to shine right though. Terrified, she ran from the room in a panic. From his bed Mr. Deas also saw the phantom and realized it was his old friend, Richard Johnson. “The face bore a melancholy look,” he explained. Amazingly, however, the figure was surrounded by a glowing arch of fire that scintillated rapidly and threw off sparks.

Though Mrs. Deas also saw the light she did not notice the head.

Over time the story grew until it was said that Johnson’s ghost had held a straight razor in its hand and moved it through the surrounding light, then went through the motions of using it to slit his own throat.

Johnson was buried in the Old Burying Ground, but whether a monument was ever erected over his grave, is not recorded. All but a few of the tombstones were removed in 1908 and Johnson’s name is not on any that remain. Yet to this day, people at night report seeing a strange figure wielding a straight razor, surrounded by a glowing light, walking through a portion of the park, then stopping and re-enacting the gruesome spectacle of putting the blade to his throat and drawing it across. Urban legend suggests the ghost commits the foul deed on the very spot where Johnson lies beneath the sod.

John Adams is founder of “Ghostly Walks” which have showcased Victoria’s haunted history since 2000. These popular walking tours take place every night until October 31, but continue on Fridays and Saturdays all winter. At Halloween he also hosts “Ghost Bus-tours” for the Old Cemeteries Society.

Check www.discoverthepast.com or telephone 250.384.6698 for full details about all of his spooky tours.

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Exceptional gated oceanfront property on 4.94 acres. Every detail of the 8,900 square foot main house is a representation of superior craftsmanship, artfully blending natural elements with state of the art luxuries.The property boasts a separate 2 bedroom guest cottage, pool, cabana, tennis court and walkways leading to the sandy beach below.

Impressive two level 4,410 square foot condo. Ocean, Inner Harbour and Mountain views framed by a wealth of floor to ceiling windows. High coffered ceilings with recessed lighting enhance the elegance of this space.

The gourmet kitchen is appointed with top of the line appliances. Outside, appreciate 3 spacious decks with the best views in the Capital City.

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2 LEVEL PENTHOUSE CONDO

$4,988,000 | MLS# 322923

695 Cains Way, Sooke, BC

$2,950,000 | MLS# 312154

Exceptional estate on 1.38 acres, with breathtaking Ocean and Mountain views with direct access to two Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses.

No luxury has been spared in this ski resort inspired oasis, with almost 13,000sqft of living space and features such as fire pits, infinity pool, grotto, putting green, guest suite, outdoor kitchen and much more.

Soaring walls of glass create luminous interiors and artfully frame ocean and mountain vistas. Equipped for comfort and sanctuary, great entertaining, stunning suspended fireplaces, premium custom fitted indoor kitchen, outdoor kitchen, grand decks and patios, two private deluxe guest suites, serine Master and an elegant spa bathroom.Truly one-of-a kind being offered as a turn-key purchase.

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separate 1,096 square foot guest house allows you to welcome guests with open arms, while allowing privacy for all. The striking beauty of the interior can only be rivalled by the stunning landscape encompassing the home. Positioned in a secluded cove with over 700 feet of beachfront, 3 islets and a dock extending into the ocean ensures endless possibilities of enjoyment.

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Three acres of gated private landscaped grounds provide the setting for this Uplands sanctuary.

A multi-million dollar restoration has revived the 1914 estate to the epitome of elegance. The 10,649 square foot home harmoniously blends rustic elements with modern technology. Whimsical romance blends with medieval and Victorian era inspired design work engaging the senses. A

MLS# 323199

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A Grand Manor - Views over Willows Beach

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Contemporary Character in South Oak Bay

Built in 1914, this stately Tudor residence with ocean view is considered one of Samuel Maclure’s most imaginative & exquisite designs. Situated on 2 lots , the home is ideal for the larger family, who treasure the spacious grandeur of a bygone era. From the moment you enter the tiled vestibule past the feature Inglenook FP, through to the grand living room, elegant dining room, conservatory & library; you will appreciate the timeless quality of the home. The kitchen centers around an Aga stove. Features include polished dark grained fir paneling, beamed ceilings, leaded glass windows & many original fixtures. The exemplary gardens offer an array of fruits & flora, with koi ponds, garden shop & tree house.

This beautiful executive suite could easily be featured in Architectural Digest! From the moment you enter you will be welcomed by the volumes of light and the open feel created by floor to ceiling curtain windows soaring to 16’. Special features include in floor gas radiant heat; thick granite counters, Kitchen aid architect series appliances, full size washer & dryer plus smart wiring upgrades.

Luxurious custom motorized curtains complete the picture. The welcoming master suite has spa bath with grand walk in closet.

The suite enjoys views to the east, north & west, offering spectacular Inner Harbour views & amazing sunset vistas. The covered balcony allows one to barbeque all year long!

Treat yourself to this magical lifestyle choice!

This Mike Griffin built home boasts all of the character & charm of Oak Bay surrounding a contemporary floor plan with all the modern conveniences of a recently built luxury property. 2 offices on separate flrs & each bedroom featuring its own ensuite this home is proficient at both executive & family living.

A great room, dining room & patio w/gas FP make entertaining year round possible inside or out while technology & engineering come together featuring geothermal, in-floor radiant heating, Control-4 system for lighting, sound, security & more. Located near the end of a very quiet no-through street, Oak Bay Village is less than a 5 min. walk while also close to schools, yet you’ll feel like you’re living far from it all!

$2,249,000 MLS# 322891

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WEST COAST MODERN ON THE BEACH Imagine steel, glass, cedar, copper, concrete and fir, all combined in a brilliant innovative design, to present the ultimate ocean beach front home.

This home would be the “Radius”, featured in Architectural Digest 2009; this multi awarding winning home was lauded for its futuristic yet timeless design & exemplary construction. The home is anchored on its site with a radiating

MLS# 322877 plan of gently curving 12’ windows open to the panoramic ocean vista of the Strait of Juan de Fuca & majestic Olympics. This west coast modern home includes a special James Bond style subterranean garage, center circular glass & steel staircase, ultimate media room, plus an impressive pivoting steel & cedar entry door.

Distinctive yet welcoming, Simply The Best!

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VICTORIA, BC | $4,950,000

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BEACONSFIELD INN VICTORIA, BC | $2,500,000 Maclure, is a landmark heritage property.

Bright conservatory, richly panelled entry hall featuring signature Maclure staircase and stained glass window, panelled library, separate dining room with built-ins, butler’s pantry.

Classic fireplaces throughout.

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Proudly offering one of Victoria’s finest B & B Inns. Turnkey business offering 9 guest suites plus generous Innkeepers suite. Built in 1908 as a single family home, this exceptional property, with its Edwardian Tudor Revival architecture, designed by renowned architect, Samuel

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Whet Your Appetite

SITTING PRETTY

Cactus Club opens its 23rd restaurant – considered its flagship – in Vancouver’s picturesque Coal Harbour

To call this landmark spot, a stones throw from the Olympic Cauldron, a primo location, is a bit of an understatement.

The jaw-dropping view, the gallery-worthy art pieces and decor, plus some fine West Coast cuisine – means no shortage of lined up guests.

The culinary force behind Cactus Restaurants is of course, celebrated Executive Chef Rob Feenie, who continues to up the menu-ante with new offerings of fresh local ingredients, including Ocean Wise sustainable seafood.

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RECIPES BY CHEF ROB FEENIE

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GRILLED SCALLOPS

WITH CORN, BACON, AND RED PEPPER RAGOUT Serves. 4 This dish makes an excellent starter for a meal or a nice lunch when served with a simple green salad.

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar and lemon juice. Set aside.

Heat a large frying pan on medium. Add the bacon and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until crisp. Stir in onions, corn, bell peppers and chili and sauté for 2 minutes, then add lime juice and butter. Season with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to low and simmer while scallops are cooking.

(Or refrigerate the ragout in an airtight container for up to 2 days.)

Preheat a stovetop grill or a barbecue to medium-high. Warm a plate in the oven at 200º F. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper and a dash of olive oil. Grill scallops for 2 minutes, turn over and grill for another 1 minute. Transfer to the warm plate.

Divide the ragout evenly among 4 plates and top each serving with 3 scallops. Spoon about 2 tsp of the soy dressing over each plate and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

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The interior design of the restaurant offers plenty of at-home inspiration, like Carrara marble counters, white oak paneling, Cassina Italian leather chairs and barstools, plus hand-cut Brazilian slate flooring. And like all Cactus Clubs, Coal Harbour features its own unique original art collection, with some of BC’s best in the mix.

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1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 slices smoked bacon, in ¼-inch dice ½ cup diced red onions 1 cup corn kernels, cut off the cob ½ red bell pepper, in ¼ inch dice (about ½ cup) 1 Thai chili, seeded and finely minced 1 Tbsp Lime Juice (juice of 1 lime) 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 12 large scallops (muscles removed from sides if present) 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro

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BRINED, GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE-PINEAPPLE RELISH AND BRAISED BRUSSEL SPROUTS Serves. 4

pork chops ¼ cup ½ cup 4 cups 1 Tbsp 1 bunch 2 4 2 tsp

kosher salt sugar water crushed black peppercorns fresh thyme bay leaves double-cut pork chops, each 12 to 14 oz extra-virgin olive oil

To brine pork, combine salt, sugar and the 4 cups water in a large glass or enamel bowl, mixing until dissolved. Add peppercorns, thyme and bay leaves and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Place pork chops in a large resealable bag, cover with brine and close tightly. Place the bag in a large bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours.

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1/2 cup 1 Tbsp ½ cup 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 1/3 cup

diced Granny Smith apple fresh lemon juice diced pineapple rice vinegar liquid honey roasted pecans, lightly crushed

In a large bowl, toss apple with lemon juice until well coated.

Add pineapple, rice vinegar and honey and set aside. This relish will keep (without the pecans, which are added just before serving) refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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APPLE-PINEAPPLE RELISH

Finish pork chops Preheat a barbeque grill to 400ºF. Line a plate with paper towels.

Using tongs, remove pork chops from the brine and set on the lined plate to absorb any liquid. (If the pork chops are damp, the meat will flame on the barbeque.) Discard the brine. Allow pork chops to come to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes, then season with salt and black pepper and brush lightly with olive oil.

Grill chops for 5 minutes, then turn them 45º and cook for another 5 minutes. Turn chops over and grill for 5 minutes, then turn them 45º and grill for 5 minutes more. Insert a meat thermometer; once the meat reads 160ºF, immediately remove chops from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

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BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS 1 cup diced good-quality maple-smoked bacon 2 Tbsp finely chopped shallots 1 lb Brussels sprouts, cleaned and thinly sliced 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice (roughly ½ lemon) 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

TO SERVE Fold pecans into the apple-pineapple relish. Divide the Brussels sprouts mixture among each of 4 plates. Place a pork chop over the sprouts and spoon a tablespoon of the apple mixture on top.

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Line a small plate with a paper towel. In a medium frying pan on medium heat, cook bacon until lightly crispy, about 5 minutes. (If the meat begins to smoke, reduce heat.) Remove bacon form the pan and drain on the lined plate. Carefully pour off some of the rendered fat, then add shallots and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in Brussels sprouts and cook for 2 more minutes, then add bacon and butter and toss lightly.

Season with salt, black pepper and lemon juice. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.

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CACTUS CLUB cafe Coal Harbour

POUL HENNINGSEN (LOUIS POULSEN) PH ARTICHOKE LIGHT COPPER 1958

“We are proud to open our flagship restaurant at this landmark location for Vancouver,” says Richard Jaffray, president and founder, Cactus Restaurants Ltd. “In 25 years of operations, it is our largest restaurant to date and we look forward to creating a one-of-a-kind dining experience inspired by this location.”

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Stories Behind local Streets

grant road

Left. Sooke, Grant Road. Royal BC Museum, BC Archives E-01992.

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Words by Danda Humphreys

Th e a r t o f cu st o m f r a m i n g fo r o v er 3 0 y ea r s

Captain Grant was an officer and a gentleman Driving to Sooke today, it’s impossible to imagine how this area must have looked to its first Caucasian settler. Odds are the trees were just as green, and the mists hung just as low over the hills. But today, the weary traveller can stop and rest at B&B’s along the way. One hundred and sixty years ago, there wasn’t a pit stop in sight. In fact, there wasn’t even a road. When Captain W.C. Grant left Fort Victoria to travel to his new home, the only way to get to Sooke was by sea.

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The HBC contracted Grant as colonial surveyor, and he readied himself for the journey. Sending his men around Cape Horn on the Harpooner, Grant undertook the overland trek across the Isthmus of Panama. His men reached Fort Victoria ahead of him, and eventually Captain Grant—first independent settler on the colony of Vancouver Island—stepped ashore.

The HBC owned all the choice agricultural land around the settlement, so Grant had to look elsewhere. James Douglas suggested Metchosin, but Grant had other ideas. He wanted to build a sawmill, which required timber stands and fastrunning water, and he wanted to be distanced from HBC influence. That spot turned out to be T’Soke, or Sooke as we call it today.

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September 1849 – Walter Colquhoun Grant was the first of many to be lured here by The Hudson’s Bay Company, with the promise of 100-acre parcels of land at one-pound sterling per acre. He had few ties to the country of his birth. An only child of Scottish parents, he’d been orphaned at an early age and raised by relatives in genteel splendor. He attended military college and by the age of 24, was a captain in the Royal Scots Greys. When a bank failure almost decimated his inheritance, he decided to sell his army commission and make a fresh start with the small amount of capital that remained.

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Canoes transported Grant’s group 20 miles along the coast, because there wasn’t a trail beyond Metchosin. They built dwellings and barns, cleared and cultivated land, raised stock and poultry, and set up a sawmill on a fast-running stream. Grant built a house on the ridge overlooking the harbour. Success seemed assured. But Douglas quickly realized that surveying was not Grant’s forté, and hired Joseph Despard Pemberton to replace him. That was fine with Grant, who planned to market his lumber abroad.

San Francisco and Hawaii proved far more pleasing to the sophisticated captain, and the trips away from Sooke became more frequent.

Eventually in 1854, disillusioned by troubles with his men and high export taxes imposed on his lumber, he sold everything, returned to England and rejoined the army. By the time the 1858 influx of gold miners fuelled Victoria’s fortunes, Grant was far away. He later served in the Crimean war and died of dysentery in India in 1861, at the young age of 39.

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Above. Achaineach, home of Captain W.C. Grant in Sooke. A Royal BC Museum, BC Archives PDP00034.

Right. W.C. Grant plaque. Royal BC Museum, BC Archives I-29226.

When Captain W.C. Grant left Fort Victoria to travel to his new home, the only way to get to Sooke was by sea

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We have no photos of Captain Grant, but written descriptions tell us that he was tall, distinguished, but naive in many ways, plus a poor manager of men and sadly lacking skills as a surveyor. He was also young, socially acceptable and pleasant; a man’s man who, despite his ineptness, was well liked and well respected at the Fort. He was referred to as “a splendid fellow and every inch an officer and a gentleman.”

Today, all that remains is the road in Sooke that bears his name, and acres of Scotch broom descended from seeds he brought back from his travels—a brilliant reminder of a colourful character from our past.

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The Fast & The Luxurious

Words by Tony Whitney

Auto Trends & Test Drives

suvs it’s very much a buyer’s market

There are some very sound reasons why SUVs are so popular and possibly the most convincing one is the versatility they offer. Luxury SUVs in particular combine AWD/4WD go-anywhere capability with the comfort of a high-end sedan and not only offer outstanding passenger space, but also unmatched

cargo capacity. Add to this the safe, commanding, driving position you get with a big SUV and you have what must be the ultimate road trip vehicle - safe, fast and comfortable.

It’s true that SUVs with conventional drivetrains aren’t the most economical vehicles around, but it’s worth noting that several automakers featured offer hybrid versions too. Non-hybrid products boast advanced engine technology that translates into surprising fuel economy, even with a big V-8 powerplant under the hood. Nowadays, many V-8s are more fuel-thrifty than V6s used to be, yet they offer the hauling power and torque needed to easily tow a largish boat or horse trailer. We chose six plush SUVs but there at least a dozen more around - it’s very much a buyer’s market.

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Given the number of feature-laden luxury SUVs on the market today, it’s easy to forget that this highly popular class of vehicle had the humblest of beginnings. After all, the original Jeep was a bare-bones military personnel hauler and the first Land Rover was initially designed for agricultural chores. Today, luxury SUVs are thriving as never before and in many cases, several automakers have bounced back from the brink of financial disaster by getting involved in this segment.

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The Fast & The Luxurious 2013’s hottest SUVs

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Having that elegant Porsche shield on the nose of your rig doesn’t come cheaply, of course, and a GTS will relieve you of almost $94,000. A basic Cayenne comes for a lot less.

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Rover 2 Range Sport Land Rover is still regarded as the automaker that kick-started the SUV business back in 1948, but the latest Range Rover Sport is a far cry from the old “farmer’s favourite.” The elegant and stately Range Rover was completely re-designed quite recently and is now more regal than ever. The top Sport Supercharged model is the performance variant in this lineup and departs a little from the norm by using a supercharger to coax 510-horsepower from its 5.0-litre V-8 engine. The Range Rover’s off-road capability is respected worldwide and even though this vehicle is as luxurious and refined as can be imagined, it’ll go just about anywhere a wheeled vehicle could be taken. Perhaps the most desired SUV on the market, the Sport Supercharged will run you a little over $100,000.

3 Audi Q5 Hot-selling compact crossover/SUV products have been getting a lot of attention from luxury automakers recently and Audi’s offering for eager buyers is the Q5, which is available in conventional and hybrid versions.

Quickest of the Q5s is the 3.0T, which boasts a three-litre turbocharged V-6 with a solid 272-horsepower. This Audi follows current transmission trends by mating its V-6 to an 8-speed and this means smoother power delivery and enhanced fuel economy. The interior is finished to Audi’s exceptionally high standards and like many of its competitors, it’s just as happy on a backroad trail as it is on the freeway. It’s a less expensive proposition than its “big brother” Q7 at less than $50,000 for the V-6 turbo.

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BMW’s X5 has long been one of the most popular upscale SUVs around and at the pinnacle of the model lineup is the X5 M performance model. All BMWs are desirable vehicles, but when there’s an “M” attached to the model name, it’s something very special.

The X5 M uses a potent 4.4-liter twinturbocharged V-8 that develops a whopping 555 horsepower. Not the sort of rig you’d take to a Greenpeace get-together, it offers racecar-like performance and handling to match. Off-road, it has the power to get you through the trickiest challenges and back on the highway, it’s limo-comfortable. BMW’s top SUV costs $98,500 and those who buy them think it’s money well spent.

5 Lexus LX Lexus, perhaps unsurprisingly, builds one of the most opulent SUVs available and it’s also one of the toughest and roomiest. The big LX 570 was re-styled recently and now has the bold grille design you’ll find on other products from Toyota’s luxury offshoot. The rather exclusive LX is powered by a mighty 5.7-litre V-8 putting out 383-horsepower and torque to match. And while most luxury SUVs are very trail-capable, this one is better than most thanks to an exceptionally rugged bodyshell and suspension system. When the going gets really demanding, the LX’s nine inches of suspension travel helps out, as does a height adjustment function. The LX’s impressive combination of durability, luxury and refinement can be yours for a price tag of up to $94,850.

6 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG Mercedes-Benz offers SUVs and crossovers in several sizes, but tops on the performance scale is the ML 63 AMG, with all the speed and power the company’s tuning affiliate can deliver. As with BMW’s M-products, AMGs are something special and the engines are hand built, one at a time, at a separate factory to where the vehicles are built. The ML 63 lives up to its promise and uses a silky and powerful 5.5-litre turbocharged V-8 mated to a 7-speed automatic with manual override. The result is 550-horsepower with an available option package. Superbly finished, beautifully put together and proudly carrying the undeniably-prestigious Mercedes three-pointed star, this AMG SUV will run you over $100,000 and more if the options list is fully exploited.

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Belt 5 Seat Seating Collection Featured in the Hunger Games movie, the seat belt chair is a vibrant and daring eye catching design. Each chair is hand woven with colourful authentic seat belt material. Available in orange, black, green, white, purple and red.

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In June, Lûxe Home Interiors debuted their partnership with British vintage furniture designer, Timothy Oulton, in style. The grand opening of this reinvented antique collection marked the first of three showrooms to open in Canada, with the others located in Montreal and Toronto.

A Victoria Trolley Bus transported guests to Lûxe for a British-invasion themed launch party with a west coast feel.

Greeted by two Beefeaters at the door, guests sipped Veuve Clicquot Champagne, and nibbled on English pub-style

standards like bubble ‘n squeak, fish ‘n chips and bangers ‘n mash, all in appetizer size, by Food for Thought Catering.

Katzenjammers Band set the mood with old British classics, while guests browsed through Oulton’s furniture collections like the World Traveller, Beat Generation, New West End, Metro and the Sport Boarding School.

These collections are best described as vintage-chic flea market finds and classic pieces, reinvented with an industrial twist. An absolute must-see.

1. Scott Elias, Owner of Lûxe Home Interiors, greeted guests with an informative trolley ride around the block to set the mood. 2. Beefeaters Derrick Jackson and Andy Hurn, ceremoniously guarded the entrance. 3. Leanne McKeachie of Leanne McKeachie Design, left and Josée Lalonde from The Housee, right, get comfortable on a classic Timothy Outlton chair. 4. Timothy Oulton’s Representative Tim Guinan, fits the part, bowler hat and all with Lûxe’s very own Colleen Namur, left and Tracy Squance, right.

5. Rich Leboudec from CTV, Tal Bachman, Canadian Singer Songwriter, and Tim Guinan conversed at the bar. 6. Denise Hamalainen, Principal Designer at Polished Home Décor celebrated with Lûxe’s Timothy Oulton Ambassador, Amy Perkins. 7. Loyal customers Jean Kean and Bonnie Howley, 94 year old twins, dressed in their finest casual chic to help Scott and Darren celebrate the Grand Opening. 8. Homes & Living Magazine’s Courtney Rosborough and Anders Paulsen make a stop at the Tea Cup Pie Shop.

9. Al Hasham of Maximum Express Courier lounges on his proclaimed new couch for his summer home. 10. Darren Ausmus, Owner of Lûxe Home Interiors, greets guests in the finest attire. Look at those shoes and that smile!

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source index celebrity profile Page 22-27 Photographer: Tony Puerzer, brightideaphotography.com

Distilled Design Page 28-30 Photography provided by: Gaile Guevara Photography, gaileguevara.com

Back to School – Dorm Style Ikea tells us “back to school isn’t just about new courses, new books and new people – it’s about a new room, too. But even if you have to share, you don’ have to compromise on showing off who you are.”

Dorm rooms are notoriously dull – beige, bland and boring. Adding some colour to your study-space is certainly more exciting and no matter how dull the topic when it comes to hitting the books – colour really does inspire.

Money Matters: Advice For the New Business Owner Even if you have purchased an existing profitable business, it doesn’t mean you won’t face any financial difficulties. Sales can be down, costs go up and bills need to be paid. Other important things to consider are credit management, working within a budget, and what to anticipate during the first year or two of operations.

Decorating Ideas: For the Living Room Changing up the look of your living room doesn’t have to be a major undertaking, take a lot of time, or cost a fortune. For instance, adding a fresh pop of colour with a some new home accessories, like a throw or cushions will do the trick, rather than a full-blown paint job. Here’s some easy ideas to breathe new life into what may likely be our favourite room in the house.

far out homes Page 32-36 Architecture: ARTechnic Architects, artechnic.jp; Photography provided by: Nacasa & Partners Inc., nacasa.co.jp

Transformations Page 38-41 Hotel: The Opus, vancouver.opushotel.com; Photographer: Laura Manariti Photography

Feature Home – Terry Johal Developments Pages 42-50 Photographer: Photographs by Russ Heinl, russheinl.ca All suppliers listed to the best of our knowledge, provided by Terry Johal Developments: Builder’s name: Terry Johal Developments, terryjohaldevelopments.com; Community where the feature home is located: Bear Mountain, bearmountain.ca; Mill Work and Finishing Carpentry: Compton Carpentry; Architect: Bill Lunt of Mesa Design Group, mesadesigngroup.ca; Landscape Designer: Pat Hicks; Home Automation/Security Systems: Grohovac Systems, grohovac.com; Stone: Kettle Valley Stone, kettlevalleystone.com; Masonry: Larry Ryan Masonry; Exterior Paving Stones: Bricklock Paving, bricklok.ca; Interior Designer: Soraya Curtis; Paint/Wallpaper: Tony’s Painting, tonyspainting.ca; Fireplace: Lyonstone Inc., lyonstone.com; Skylights: Excalibur Glass, excalaborglass.com; Lighting Fixtures: Illuminations, illuminationsbc.com; Window coverings: Saffron Window Fashion Drapery & Blinds, saffronwindows.com; Windows: Pella, pella.com; Exterior Doors: Pella; Carpet: Hourigan’s, hourigans.com; Hardwood: Hourigan’s, hourigans.com; Tile: Decora, decoratile.com, Kirk Stevenson; Hardware: Emtek, emtek.com; Kitchen & Bath Fixtures: Kitchen & Bath Classics, kitchenandbathclassics.com; Appliances: Trail Appliances, trailappliances.com; Framing: Frank & Martin Kuehn; Lighting Design: Bright Design Steve McNeil, brightdesignsbc.ca

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