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inter is here and it’s time to get out and play! Embracing all the fun that winter has to offer is the key to making it through the shorter days and long cold nights. There are so many activities that you can get out and enjoy this winter. There is no need to stay cooped up inside! Go for a hike, enjoy skating at an outdoor rink, head to your favourite toboggan or ski hill, explore some fun spots to go snowshoeing, tubing or snowmobiling. If the cold is just too much for you, and you’re looking for some indoor activities instead, try something you haven’t done in a long time. Play a board game, try an online video group painting class, read a book, learn a new recipe, find your nearest yoga class or stay in your pj’s all day for a movie marathon. The point is, to do it together and embrace the winter. It could be just what your family needs to feel connected again! Best regards, Theresa Baird - Broker The Realty Group 647-298-0997
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CMHC TARGETS DOWN PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS The Federal government officially looking at tougher rules
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LIVING IN THE SUNNY SOUTH Homes available in Florida
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INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN 2022 Take a look at the newest and greatest in interior decorating
TOP ROMANTIC GETAWAYS Top Valentine’s Day hotel getaways
SNEAK PEEK 80 Port Street in Port Credit, Mississauga
THERESA RECOMMENDS Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese
STRAWBERRY LIMEADE COCKTAIL A date night drink to set the mood
MEET THE TEAM A brief introduction to the TB Realty Group
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Written by Neil Sharma on January 19th, 2022 and seen on www.storeys.com. Photo above from Shutterstock and used in the article
anada’s inflation rate rose by a basis point to 4.8% Tuesday, a 30 year high, and whether or not that impels the Bank of Canada to hike the overnight interest rate as soon as next week, an increase is definitely forthcoming.
“Our call remains for April but we would not be shocked to see the Bank of Canada move next week, if not in March,” Robert Hogue, Senior Economist at RBC, told STOREYS. “As we speak, our call remains in April for the first rate hike.” Many observers expected the central bank’s rate hiking campaign to begin by next quarter, however, that was before Omicron ripped through the population like wildfire. Consequently, the Bank of Canada has delayed its plans, but the new variant’s
milder symptoms mean the economy likely won’t incur the same damage that the previous strains of COVID-19 caused. “The fact that governments are much more reluctant now to impose restrictions, in the end the economy may not suffer quite as much as it did during the first few waves of COVID,” Hogue said. “It’s going to stay positive and our view is any economic activity lost during that period will be made up through the remainder of 2022. So the recovery is still on path,
and while it might be a little delayed, it has not been derailed.” Inflation will remain elevated until Q2 when, Hogue says, it will decelerate but remain at historical levels. By 2023, rates will hover above 2% and close out the year below, or around, 2%. But for Canadians who live on the margins, the next two years will be hell, according to Laura Martin, Chief Operating Office of Matrix Mortgage Global. “Inflation more negatively affects people who are on the lower end
of the income bracket with less discretionary spending and without these inflationary assets,” she said. “While inflation is increasing, people with a cushion and homeowners who aren’t overspent, and have dual incomes, aren’t feeling it the same way people are who were barely making ends meet by spending 60% of their income on housing and the rest on food.” Martin says the irony of COVID-19 is that it has both impoverished people on the margins and buoyed them through the government’s extravagant spending programs. Canadians struggling with financial precarity are overwhelmingly affected by lockdowns, each of which has necessitated government income subsidies. However, these programs are also responsible for inflation. “The COVID pandemic is both fuelling and covering it up,” Martin said. “It’s fuelling inflationary spending and debt spending and distracting us from the fact that inflation is crippling us because we’re more concerned about our everyday problems, like not being able to work or not being able to send our kids to school.” She added that it’s leading Canada down the dangerous path of becoming a two-tiered
country because the savings rate has surged for some while others are on the precipice of poverty.
among other things, we’re seeing immigration ramping up, which will put a bit more pressure on the demand side,” he said.
“Inflation will absolutely widen the income gap and the wealth divide, and it is absolutely disproportionately affecting marginalized groups and people of colour,” Martin said.
“The interest rate is likely to cool demand after a period of time, but it won’t be instantaneous; rather it will be the cumulative effect of continuous rate hikes. But the cooling effect might not be that huge, given other factors that will pump activity in the housing market. The Canadian housing market will cool over the second half of this year, but it will still remain strong and hot.”
Hogue says the Bank of Canada’s rate hiking campaign will result in six 25 basis point increases, which will bring the overnight rate to 1.75%, and while that will cool the housing market, there are others factors that will ensure it remains heated. “Everything else being equal, we would expect the margins to cool the market, but things are not equal elsewhere because,
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Written by Neil Sharma on January 12th, 2022 and seen on www.storeys.com. Photo above from Shutterstock and used in the article
he federal government is officially looking to toughen financing requirements for real estate investors. Through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the feds intend on reviewing down payment structures in a bid to remove speculators and investors, whom it appears they blame for rapid price appreciation, from the market.
According to the founder of Butler Mortgage, it’s about time and he believes it’s going to happen. Monumental home equity gains have persuaded buyers in the market not to sell the homes they live in and instead finance their new purchases using existing home equity.
“They’re going to do something to prevent people from acquiring or retaining rental properties,” Ron Butler surmised. “It used to be that you sold the condo you’re in and used the proceeds towards a down payment on a bigger townhouse, and the world marched on, but for the last 18 months that hasn’t been the
case. People think they can’t sell their condo now because it keeps going up in value, so they just extract money from the condo because its value will rise infinitely, and buy that townhouse with borrowed money. They’re refinancing their current homes and proceeding to buy more properties.” Butler added that the exact same formula is rampant in major cities’ single-family detached markets. “People are saying they want to keep their homes and go onto something bigger. It’s a new phenomenon and the government is thinking they should try to discourage people
from buying investment properties using a down payment that’s borrowed money, in other words a line of credit on a house for a 20% down payment on a rental property. There’s no cash; they’re not buying with hard assets. These properties are 100% financed.” Will De-Incentivizing Investors Relieve Supply Crunch? Hording properties could explain why real estate boards across Canada reported major supply shortages on the resale market throughout 2021. Butler says it’s absolutely necessary to curtail rapid home price appreciation in Canada and suggests ways to
do that through mortgage qualification. One way is to make home equity lines of credit more difficult to obtain for the purpose of buying another property - Butler thinks it should be outright proscribed or at least severely restricted, which would make non-owners prime lending candidates. “The other idea is increasing the down payment for a property that’s not owner-occupied,” he said. “If we increase that 20% down payment to 25% or 30% for a property you’re not living in, when you go to a banker they will tell you those are the rules.” “By developing policies to curb excessive profits in investment properties, protecting small independent landlords and Canadian families, and reviewing the down payment requirements for investment properties, we are targeting the issues the market is facing from multiple angles. “We also understand the most effective way to reduce pressure on prices and affordability is to increase the availability of housing. And with a strong mandate to help stimulate housing supply, we will be providing more Canadians a place to call home. The Minister will be hosting a National Housing Supply Summit in the coming weeks with partners and leaders, to ensure we have all voices at the table.” Government Intervention a Game of “Whac-a-Mole” However, independent housing analyst Will Dunning is wary of yet more government intervention that he believes it will invariably bungle, likening every one of its forays into the housing market as a game of ‘Whac-a-Mole.’ The government has heretofore provided scant details about how it intends to proceed, but he says every time a source of heat
emerges in the housing market, the government’s attempts at dampening it create heat sources elsewhere - in this case it would be the rental market. In Toronto, one-bedroom rentals run for an average of $1,850 as a result of fierce demand and low supply. Dunning believes such high rates elucidate the importance of investors in the housing ecosystem. “The government has been tinkering in the housing market for going on 13 years, and it’s part of the reason we don’t have enough housing in Canada, so maybe they should be more careful of that in the future and maybe back off some of the restraints they put in place, like the mortgage stress,” Dunning said of B-20, which stress tests mortgages at a floor rate of 5.25%, up from 4.79% in the first half of 2021, or applying 2% - whichever is greater. “By making it harder for people to buy homes, that means fewer people move into homeownership and more people move into rentals. Now instead of suppressing home buying, they’re suppressing rental activity, and again, that won’t work because they’re playing the wrong game, playing Whac-a-Mole with the housing market.” Apropos speculators like assignment flippers, who play significant roles in rapid home price appreciation, Dunning says they can be dealt with easily by taxing their profits as regular income. But he also says that speculators ensure appetite for housing remains strong, which incentivizes developers to keep building. “You’re not going to find a lot of buyers who intend to move into a condo in four years; that part of the market depends on people with short-term horizons,” he
said. “From that point of view, you need to tolerate that because it contributes to future housing supply. If we didn’t have buyers in the new preconstruction marketplace, we would have even less housing supply than we have, so in that area you need to tread carefully. Speculators play a useful function in the housing system, even though it doesn’t make us very comfortable to know that’s going on.” Butler says he’s not ‘anti-investor,’ because they provide rental stock, but when people bid up the prices of those homes, the market becomes irrational and ultimately afflicts renters. “People who have enjoyed a massive rise in equity have access to more and easier lending because, using the value of their existing property, they can effectively use 100% finance, but if you’re somebody who’s trying to save for a down payment, you don’t exist in that category, so you’re handicapped. This is trying to alleviate the handicap,” he said. Theoretically, many investors could be moved to sell their surplus properties, which would reverberate down the housing ladder, Butler says, and help more renters become homeowners. But there’s something else crucially at play here. “Four out of the five biggest bank CEOs are discussing price acceleration in real estate in key Canadian markets and how it must stop,” Butler said. “They blend it into inflation, but in effect what they’re saying is, ‘We can’t have this continuous increase in housing prices. It’s dangerous for our country.’ This filters back to our government saying, ‘If these guys are worried, we should worry.’”
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1025 Meredith Avenue, Mississauga LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to be near the highly anticipated lakefront development of Lakeview Village. This neighbourhood is set to become the future home of one of Mississauga’s premier waterfront communities. Builders and investors - this is the one! Great rental potential with 5 bedrooms or wonderful 40’ x 115’ lot to build your dream home. Private backyard with bonus multi-purpose shed (20’ x 8’). Live minutes to the lake, shopping and restaurants. Easy access to QEW, downtown Toronto, airport and public transit. Excellent school district including Cawthra Park. This lovely quiet street in sought after Lakeview could be the ideal location for your new home.
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208 - 80 Port Street, Mississauga FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY IN TRENDY PORT CREDIT This stunning 2 bedroom plus den open concept condo with 1,505 sq ft is perfect for the busy or retired professional. You will enjoy the great views from the 330 sq ft terrace off of the living room. The suite includes a large laundry/pantry area (perfect for quick access to all your common household items). There is an extra storage room so no need to go downstairs to the typical storage unit for your other essential items. The second bathroom has a large shower that’s great for guests. This condo has remote/keyless entrance to your own personal suite so you can come and go without needing to fuss with keys. Book your private viewing anytime.
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1575 Lakeshore Road West, Suite 359 in Mississauga SOLD FOR A RECORD BREAKING PRICE! The Craftsman is a modern four-storey building located in the village of Clarkson close to shopping, the GO, restaurants, and other retail for your convenience. This lovely one bedroom condo faces the courtyard. The residents in this building benefit from many fabulous amenities including a rooftop deck, meeting room, gym, party room, concierge, visitor parking, and guest suites. We’re so pleased to have been able to sell this condo in such a short timeline and at a great price for our seller. This was a record-breaking price for the Winslow model! If you’re thinking about selling, reach out to learn more about our selling strategy and how we can help you get top dollar for your home.
Living in the Sunny South Thinking of moving to Florida? Here are several homes that the Realty Group have available. Property Listings Courtesy of John R Wood Properties
Altessa Way in Bonita Springs - This 3 bedrooms and den coach home lives like a villa with a 2 car garage. Fantastic great room home, wonderful lanai and tranquil setting with no neighbor to one side and only the birds and trees swaying in the breeze. The position of this coach home offers you southwest exposure with perfect sunlight throughout the day. Tile on the diagonal in all living areas and the lanai, crown molding enhances each rooms volume ceiling, granite kitchen countertops, S/S appliances, neutral colors throughout, wood floors in the den and only a few steps to the community pool for complete resort relaxation. Additional guest parking is next to your garage. Easy to entertain in this grand space at the best bundled golf community in southwest Florida. Only 6.8 miles to the white sandy beaches of Bonita Springs and 8.6 miles to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. This premium location is West of 75 and perfectly positioned between Naples and Bonita Beach Road in a pristine residential area. Bike ride to the New Oakes Farms Market.
Oakglen Lane in Estero - Skip the wait! Golf membership opportunity! This light and bright Kingfisher great room floor plan in Laurel Meadow boasts soaring ceilings, 4 bedrooms, plus den, 3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. Offered turnkey furnished, no waiting for furniture here and ready to enjoyed! First floor master suite with soaking tub and separate frameless shower, tray ceilings and spacious walk-in closets. Electric hurricane shutters on back covered lanai area, tile throughout main living areas, hardwood floors in den, neutral carpet in bedrooms, plantation shutters, upgraded light fixtures to name a few of the bells and whistles to enjoy. Fantastic granite counter space, S/S appliances, breakfast bar and nook overlooking the pool and lake. Shadow wood at the brooks offers membership options to 54-hole golf courses, tennis, the commons club private beach club on bonita beach, fitness facility and the rookery restaurant. Come live your best with us in shadow wood, and let us share the experience.
INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN 2022 By Elise Taylor Article and photos seen on www.vogue.com on January 3rd, 2022
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For millennia, interior design trends have been used as aesthetic aids in our attempts to find some sort of inner peace: take the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui, where spatial positioning corresponds with energy flow, or Wabi Sabi, the Japanese practice of embracing an imperfections, or ancient Rome’s fondness for using earth-tone colours and geometric patterns in order to mimic the harmony of nature. “There is more and more research that shows the direct influence that our homes have, not only on our moods, but our overall health and well-being,” interior designer Timothy Corrigan of Timothy Corrigan Inc. tells Vogue. So is it any wonder that in 2022 our third consecutive year in a global pandemic - the top interior design trends are again focused on making us feel emotionally at ease?
“We have been forced to slow down and spend time in our homes - this drives a strong desire to really create a space that reflects both visually and affectionately what it is we are feeling. As of lately we are paying close attention to how design has the ability to create an energy,” says Erick Garcia of the Los Angeles-based design firm Maison Trouvaille. “This all excites me very much - allowing the senses to drive a space.” And what, exactly, are our senses drawn to in 2022? 14 top interior designers have some ideas. For starters, several predict the rise
of the enveloping, earthy colour of brown, displayed in fabrics like leather or even in terracotta walls (how Ancient Rome of us). Others see a spike in nature-inspired surfaces and accents - think marbles and mushroom shapes - while others say their clients can’t get enough soft, curvy furniture. Essentially, anything that feels warm, welcoming and cozy is in: “Clients are asking for warmth, comfort and airiness - this seems to be a common thread amongst current and past projects,” says Garcia. Athena Calderone, founder of Eyeswoon, agrees: “Who wouldn’t want to design
a room that feels like a warm hug?” Then, there’s the pandemic reality that our homes have become the main settings of our lives: where we work, sleep, and socialize. Every corner, and every object we’re surrounded by, must serve some sort of purpose. Perhaps it’s a functional one Kelly Wearstler touts the rise of useful domestic technology - or an emotional one, like Mark D. Sikes’s prediction that we will see more travel-inspired interiors. “We really want to examine what we love, what we want to live with every day and for years to
come,” concludes Robin Standefer of Roman and Williams. Meanwhile, some popular design choices of the past several years are falling to the wayside. Boucle’s moment, it seems, is over, as is the allwhite minimalism that may look crisp, yet provides little visual comfort. “The trend that I believe is going the way of the past is all white everything,” says Justina Blakeney, founder of Jungalow. Adds Kathryn M. Ireland, “The minimal look is at last warming up.” Below, the top interior design trends to know in 2022. What’s In: Shades of Brown “Chocolate browns, camels and caramels - there has been so much colour and pattern, especially pastels, the last few years and I think people will be ready for a palette cleanser.” -Mark D. Sikes “Chocolate brown is back! And I
for one as a ’70s baby am thrilled. But this time chocolate brown won’t only play with orange shag (cue my childhood living room) but also play well with other colours as a deep neutral for rich elegant timeless spaces.” - Danielle Colding, Danielle Colding Design “Neutrals will take a bit of a back seat in 2022 as people start to experiment with colour again, but the palette will stay very close to hues you’d find in nature. We predict paint rollers will be dipped in rosy, terracotta tones, swathing rooms from wall to ceiling for a complete monochromatic moment that envelops you in its coziness.” - Athena Calderone Nature-Inspired Surfaces and Objects “With more time spent indoors than ever before, we’re all seeking to strengthen our connection with nature. This has simultaneously inspired a resurgence in natural surfaces - think
stoneware, terracotta, marble, and travertine being used across the board from backsplashes to bathtubs, furniture, and decorative objects. The raw, porous, imperfect nature of these organic materials adds depth, soul, and visual intrigue while also mimicking the calming, restorative ambiance of the outdoors. This lure back to nature has also sparked an interest in large trees at home, from the elegant black olive to Southern magnolias.” - Athena Calderone “With folks looking to bring a little magic into their lives after a couple of very tough years, I see earth’s magical wonders taking center stage: objects made from sparkling crystals and swirling marbles, mushroom silhouettes, pieces that incorporate raw natural materials and exotic flora and fauna motifs.” -Justina Blakeney
“As a designer it is refreshing to see a return to material-driven applications - and it doesn’t seem to be cooling off. We see a desire for rich marbles, soft and organic materials, warmer tones and griege vs white on walls, earthy elements like wood, stone, and clay - this is all so classic and refreshing as it brings life to a space.” -Erick Garcia Sculptural and Curved Furniture “A curved form is subconsciously read as safe, friendly and welcoming. With everyone feeling a bit precious I think those softer shapes and angles will still be a big trend in 2022 in furniture as well as architecture.” -Sarah Sherman Samuel “I love sculptural furniture. Our Catalpa series, named after a plant, is a perfect combination of nature and culture.” -Robin Standefer
“More gracious and sensual shapes, curved edges and deep, luxuriant seats.” - Martyn Lawrence Bullard Venetian Plaster and Limewash “Living/antiqued plaster walls. Plaster finishes have been everything for a long time, but now we will start to see the prevalence of walls that evoke times past in a new way. Made by craftsmen who know how to achieve antiqued surfaces, walls will be the textured backgrounds of our historical, crumbling, dreams.” - Danielle Colding Elevated Outdoor Furniture “Outdoor furniture will become more sophisticated and refined as we continue to spend more time entertaining outdoors, and our patios become true extensions of our interior décor.” - Timothy Corrigan Tactile Textiles and Textures “We have been playing around
with patterned jute to add more texture and depth to our spaces. I see a lot of people exploring different types of patterned jute, rush and abaca in 2022 as a way to expand that neutral foundation a rug provides and have some fun with pattern play.” - Jake Arnold, founder of The Expert A More Modern Grandmillenial “Trends for 2022 include the embracing of floral patterns, a sort of 1940s updated chintz vibe, resplendent in the memory of Mario Buatta, but in more contemporary palettes. The ‘grandmillennial’ look that was slowly infiltrating influencers and taste makers in 2021 is now become more widespread, moving tastes back to a “more is more” look. But unlike our grandparents’ interiors, the feel is more curated with floral and damask-printed wallpapers becoming the backdrop for contemporary-shaped soft furnishings
given an added touch of glamour with unexpected fringe and piping additions.” - Martyn Lawrence Bullard Up-and-Coming Artwork “Art collections focused on up and coming artists and artists of colour. Gone are the days of high-brow art collecting dominating the scene. My clients are looking for fresh faces on the art scene. They also want collections that reflect the diversity of our world and the perspectives these artists offer.” -Daniele Colding Mixing Materials and Design Styles “The desire to have unique things that are not like everyone else’s is leading to an increase
in mixing materials in furniture design. It is not uncommon to see case goods with wood, metal and stone elements all used in the same piece, to make them more unique and special.” -Timothy Corrigan “There is a trend emerging that is reminiscent of the late ’80s and early ’90s. Two directions come to mind. One being very natural - white and creams, mixed with dark natural wood and washed linen textiles and black-and-white photography. The other is dark and moody mixed with stainless steel, jovial multicolour schemes and colour blocking. Some avant-garde sculptural elements that evoke the style of Ettore Sottsass.” - Robert McKinley
“Paying attention to the subtleties will be important in 2022 - like how a beautiful Brazilian vintage solid wood arm chair by Sergio Rodrigues can offset an otherwise contemporary home, activating the space, adding warmth and invitation.” - Erick Garcia Bold Patterns and Colours “I believe we will see a move away from neutrals and people will be using more vibrant colours and bold patterned fabrics. Citrus green and RAF blue are colours I think we will see a lot of.” - Marcus Barwell “The years of dull and muted colours have given way to bright, joyful colours that put a smile on your face.” -Timothy Corrigan
TOP ROMANTIC HOTELS FOR AN UNFORGETABLE VALENTINE’S GETAWAY By Elise Taylor. Article and photos seen on www.vogue.com on January 13th, 2022
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esearching romantic hotels for Valentine’s Day or, well, any couple’s getaway in the near future? It’s certainly a task worth spending time on, as trips with a significant other are often taken to mark a special occasion like a holiday or anniversary. And although every pair of people is different, there are certain qualities - such as seclusion, relaxation, and well, a certain unforgettableness - that mostly all seek.
On that note, Vogue decided to round up our favourite hotels for an intimate trip away. Want warm weather? Look no further than Hotel Esencia or Goldeneye. If you’re seeking snow, Dunton Hot Springs - the recent site of Lily Collins’s wedding, should do the trick. Then there’s the classic destination: Paris. Hotel Esencia, Mexico Once the home of an Italian Duchess, the Hotel Esencia is nestled in the Yucatan Jungle
30 minutes outside buzzy Tulum. Yet it feels worlds away: the secluded 50-acre property boasts a yoga palapa, a spa that grows many of its own treatment ingredients on-site, a juice bar, and a private white sand beach. Goldeneye, Jamica The former estate of James Bond author Ian Fleming, Goldeneye has long attracted a list of glamorous celebrity clientele: in fact, the driveway is lined by trees donated by the likes of Kate Moss,
Naomi Campbell, Jude Law, Willie Nelson, and Martha Stewart. Back in the fall of 2021, Hailey and Justin Bieber were rumored to be staying at the hotel. It’s easy to see why: sitting on 52 idyllic acres which include a palm-tree dotted lagoon and beach with crystalline waters, Goldeneye embodies the ideal tropical fantasy. (The inside of the artfully appointed cottages aren’t too shabby either: they feature custom Jamaican furniture, airy white linens, and
African-artisan upholstery.) Snorkel in the coral reef and then grab a piña coladaaz at Bizot’s Bar while enjoying the sunset. Le Toiny, St. Barths There is no shortage of luxury lodging on the isle of St. Barths. But the tucked away Le Toiny is perfect for those seeking a quiet, romantic glamour. Surrounded by wild and rugged terrain, guests must ride an openair Defender to their beach club, where plenty of rosé and lobster salads await. Meanwhile, each room is adorned in a crisp white color scheme and comes with a private plunge pool. Cheval Blanc, Paris “The feel is 1930s meets 1970s, cool elegance with a bit of grooviness,” Vogue wrote of the new Cheval Blanc Paris, which opened this September. The fivestar hotel, which is owned by LVMH, boasts four
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restaurants, a Dior spa, and grand suites with stunning views of the Seine. Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado For a cozy winter escape, look no further than Dunton Hot Springs, a remote resort outside of Telluride that was once a ghost town. Dotted with log cabins, the interiors of Dunton Hot Springs are warm and distinctly western - old rusty trucks and wagons serve as decorative accents throughout the property. Plus, it was recently in the news for being the setting of Lily Collins’s moody fall wedding. Adare Manor, Ireland Adare Manor is “unapologetically grand,” Vogue wrote of the Irish castle hotel when it reopened in 2018. Indeed, for those looking to indulge in European grandeur, Adare Manor fits the bill with its chandelier-lit rooms, double-height ceilings, and plush velvet everywhere you turn. Enjoy country pursuits like fishing, golfing, and hiking in the morning, then return just in time for afternoon tea. San Ysidro Ranch, California San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito has played host to its fair share of high-profile romantic moments - like the 1953 honeymoon of John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy and wedding of Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, to name a few. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa
Ynez Mountains, its 500-acre grounds are dotted with olive and orange trees as well as roses and magnolias. Order a bottle of wine - the hotel’s cellar has 12,000 bottles - and enjoy the scenic views of the Pacific Ocean. Fasano Punta del Este, Uruguay Coast meets countryside at the Fasano Punta del Este in Uruguay. Its 1,200-acre footprint includes a pool carved into natural rock formations, bungalows adorned with sleek modern wood furniture and views of the sea, a golf course, polo, and three separate restaurants. They also have a fashionable and discreet beach club on the buzzy Arroyo Maldonado.
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80 Port Street in Mississauga LUXURIOUS LAKESIDE LIVING Gorgeous 2 bedroom penthouse condo that faces east to enjoy the morning sunrise and fabulous lakeviews. Perfectly situated in this boutique community that allows for a truly walkable lifestyle with trails, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and convenient access to the GO train. If you’d like more information before we go live on MLS don’t hesitate to call our team at 647-298-0997.
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By Kate Merker and Taylor Murray from January 6th, 2020 and seen on www.countryliving.com
he cauliflower gives this dish an even richer, cheesier taste. This coldnight staple serves up ample creamy gooeyness, while a stealthy vegetable (puréed cauliflower!) boosts vitamins and fiber. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided, plus more for baking dish 1 lb cavatappi or other short pasta 1 medium-sized head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 oz extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup) 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder A pinch of cayenne pepper 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2
cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
METHOD Step 1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Step 2 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cauliflower, garlic, and onion. Season with salt. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add 4 cups water and simmer until vegetables are very soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid; let cool slightly. Step 3 Combine vegetables, Cheddar, Parmesan, mustard powder, and cayenne in a blender (depending on the size of your blender, you may need to do this in two batches). Purée, adding just enough reserved cooking liquid to get mixture moving, until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Step 4 Add sauce to pasta and toss to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Toss together panko, parsley, and remaining tablespoon oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over pasta. Bake until golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes.
Strawberry Limeade Date Night Cocktail By Christy Gossett. Article and photos from www.sofabfood.com from July 27th, 2016
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ooking for the perfect date night cocktail? This Strawberry Limeade Cocktail is the answer. Strawberry vodka, lime gin, lime juice, strawberry juice, and Grenadine are mixed together in a glass rimmed with cane sugar and a strawberry for the perfect heart warming drink!
Date nights are important for any couple, but sometimes with kids, it’s hard to go out on the town so hosting date nights at home is the way to go. How do you make date night special at your house? We love serving up a special dinner for two along with a date night cocktail by candlelight. This Boozy Strawberry Limeade Cocktail is one of our favorites because it tastes delicious with fresh fruit flavors and it’s fancy enough that it makes you feel like you’re at a five-star restaurant instead of at home. The cane sugar rimmed glass garnished with a fresh strawberry just seems so fitting for a date night dinner at home and the cocktail itself is so refreshing. This cocktail is the perfect blend of strawberry vodka, lime gin, strawberry and fresh lime juices, along with a splash of grenadine. It’s such a delicious and beautiful concoction, it’s sure to win over anyone’s heart! INGREDIENTS 1 oz Strawberry Vodka 1 oz Lime Gin Juice of 1 Key Lime ½ oz Grenadine 4 oz Strawberry Juice Organic Cane Sugar and Strawberry for garnish (optional)
METHOD In a shaker, squeeze lime juice, then add all other ingredients. Shake until thoroughly mixed. If you are sugar-rimming your glass, pour two tablespoons of cane sugar in a bowl and a thin layer of lime juice in another bowl. Dip the top of your glass in the bowl with lime juice, then immediately dip into the bowl of cane sugar until the rim is covered with the sugar. Pour your cocktail into the glass, slice a strawberry, and garnish.
MEET THE TEAM Theresa Baird - Broker Theresa is an award winning professional real estate agent. She has been in the industry for over 20 years, and prides herself on being able to communicate with her clients. Theresa’s aim is to make every client feel like they are the only client – even though she is typically working with 10 or more at a time. Theresa loves meeting new people and getting to know them, which makes her job perfect for her! Theresa enjoys the diversity of her business. She is able to provide clients with excellent service due to her extensive knowledge and experience in the Real Estate market. Theresa is committed to delivering what her clients need. She is a Master Certified Negotiation Expert and works hard to put the most amount of money in her client’s pockets. Theresa will work with you from beginning to end, ensuring that your closing is as stress-free as possible.
Lindsay Meadwell Real Estate Agent Since receiving her license, Lindsay has utilized her knowledge of the industry, along with her hard-working attitude and passion for providing excellent customer service to help several families meet their real estate goals. Lindsay believes in the importance of developing strong client relationships that will last a lifetime.
Samantha McGrath Real Estate Agent Samantha has worked in the Real Estate world for the past 6 years. She began at our Keller Williams Brokerage on-boarding new agents and teaching them our systems and technology. She has acquired her Real Estate license and is now working with the TB Realty Group. She enjoys working with both sellers and buyers.
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Julia Baird-Oryschak Real Estate Agent Julia has worked and trained across the globe and brings her go-to-market strategies, campaigns and domestic expansion skills to the TB Realty Group. After completing her BSc and BBA she has joined the TB Realty Group where she brings her great customer skills and resourcefulness into play.
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