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CalgaryTopRealEstate.com SEE P A GE 8 F O R M O RE D ET A I LS

Giuseppe Piruzza has been recognized as one of the premier and finest Italian chefs in the Calgary, Alberta area. With a career spanning nearly 24 years and 9 countries, he now showcases his expertise as a personal chef of authentic modern and trendy regional Italian cuisine in the comfort of your own home.

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FUN COFFEE RECIPES TO ENJOY THIS SUMMER

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CREATE THE PERFECT

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ABODE PRESIDENT Kent Leong DIRECTOR OF SALES, CANADA Grace Yan CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason Stacey jason@thnpublications.com CREATIVE PRODUCTION Dana Sedlak Tim Frankiw ADMINISTRATION Diana Lynas PRINTING Best Choice Printing

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Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to publish this magazine as accurately as possible; however errors and omissions can occur. Abode Magazine’s employees, agents, representatives and vendors are not liable for any damages relating to errors or omissions in the editorials or advertising which may appear herein except where a specific charge has been made.

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food & drink

COFFEE RECIPES TO EN J OY I N

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here's something irresistible about a specialty coffee when the sun is shining and you're lounging on the patio on a lazy summer afternoon, or after dark as you enjoy a campfire under the stars. Here are three fun ways you can transform a specialty coffee into a delectable summer treat.

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VANILLA LATTE FLOAT

WHAT YOU'LL NEED • 1 Vanilla Latte K-Cup pod • 1 Vanilla Latte Froth packet • Vanilla ice cream

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prepare the Vanilla Latte according to instructions on the packaging 2. Add a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream

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CHOCO-HAZELNUT LATTE WHAT YOU'LL NEED • 1 Vanilla Latte K-Cup pod • 1 Vanilla Latte Froth packet • 2 tsp chocolate hazelnut spread • Whipped cream (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prepare the Vanilla Latte according to instructions on the packaging 2. Add the chocolate hazelnut spread to the beverage and stir well 3. Top with whipped cream to taste

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VANILLA LATTE S'MORES WHAT YOU'LL NEED • 1 Vanilla Latte K-Cup pod • 1 packet Vanilla Latte Froth packet • 2 tsp chocolate hazelnut spread • Mini marshmallows (about 7) • 1 graham cracker

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prepare the Vanilla Latte according to instructions on the packaging 2. Add the chocolate hazelnut spread to the cup and stir well 3. Add the marshmallows 4. Crumble the graham cracker over the marshmallows The new Van Houtte Specialty Collection offers four beverages designed for Keurig K-Cup systems, including the Vanilla Latte mentioned in the recipes. You can find all of them on Keurig.ca, in grocery stores and certain retailers. THN www.newscanada.com ABODE Magazine

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Your new estate home in Watermark, Bearspaw on 0.63 acres is in progress! Once in a rare while will a truly magnificent home such as this be available. Built without compromise, your home reflects only the very best. The custom built home is 2,838 square feet with 4 bedrooms, fireplace, triple garage, walk-out basement and much more! You will love the sun-drenched family areas and open floor plan. | $1,250,000

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216 Waterside Court NW - World Class Residence on .33 acres in prestigious Watermark Bearspaw!

Once in a rare while will a truly magnificent home such as this one built by New West Custom Homes be available. Luxury home built without compromise in quiet cul-de-sac backing onto a pond. 4,100 square feet of living space, a definite must-see! Proudly offered at | $2,188,888

39 Horseshoe Bend, Square Butte Ranch-views of the mountains, sun-drenched meadows coupled with trees grace this natural preserve magnificently landscaped by Mother Nature, a perfect site for your home away from home. Hold your horses - these 2.39 acres adjoins miles of riding trails and facilities which awaits your horses. Nothing to do but enjoy living! | $688,888

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Walk to Lake Bonavista, Southcentre Mall, restaurants and plazas. An exceptional offering! | $888,888

Grace Yan Realtor®

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LIKE NO LIKE OTHER NO OTHER

THE WORTH OF A HOME can be found in details that truly define uniqueness- as simple as a centuries old fireplace that retains the historic permanence of a time

past, or as grand as a rooftop promenade atop a landscape THE WORTH OF A HOME can be found in details that of city lights. So, to us, it’s not about the size of the truly define uniqueness- as simple as a centuries old property, the number of bedrooms, or even the price, fireplace that retains the historic permanence of a time but more about the distinct character that makes a past, or as grand as a rooftop promenade atop a landscape home worthy of being called exceptional. of city lights. So, to us, it’s not about the size of the property, the number of bedrooms, or even the price,

This is our world.

but more about the distinct character that makes a home worthy of being called exceptional.

Because the worth of a home is defined in its details.

This is our world.

Because the worth of a home is defined in its details.

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outdoor living

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OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR - time to dust off your

patio furniture, fill your planters and set up to spend the spring outdoors. While expanding an outdoor space is a top renovation project for homeowners and renters alike, it doesn’t have to induce a state of pre-spring stress.

With a few simple tips, you can create an outdoor space that adds value and comfort to your home.

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FOCUS ON YOUR FRONT ENTRANCE “Enhance your home’s curb appeal by brightening up your front entrance,” says The Home Depot’s Director of Trend and Design, Sarah Fishburne. “A coat of brightly coloured paint on your front door can redefine the look of your home.”

This year, go bold with your colour choice - try coral, tomato red, teal, aqua, violet, pistachio and cobalt. Add a wreath, doormat, kick plates and new door hardware to complete the look. Knobs and handles with a burnished bronze finish also hide fingerprints and don’t show tarnish as easily. After all, a fabulous front entrance can make a powerful first impression.

DESIGN YOUR DREAM DECK The base of any great outdoor space is a clean slate. Start with a good scrub and power wash. Echo the feel of your interior to create a cohesive style that makes it easy for you to move indoor decor outside when you are hosting. Start by creating a sense of space with an arbor or trellis. Use colours, furniture finishes and seasonal accessories that complement each other. If you’re unsure where to start, use an online patio planning tool to make it easier to customize the look. Mix and match patterns, textures and sheens for a designer-inspired finish. For urban dwellers in apartments or small spaces, you can create a great outdoor space by installing a vertical garden filled with succulents and a small cocktail table and chairs.

ACCESSORIZE AND ADD COLOUR “Accessories aren’t just about making a fashion statement,” says Fishburne. “In fact, adding finishing touches to your front and back porch creates a polished look and feel.” Not only does a weather-resistant outdoor rug anchor furniture just like in a living room but it also adds a punch of pattern and colour to complement your outdoor furniture. Adding big, bright flowers, such as red geraniums is a simple and cost effective way to brighten up your outdoor space.

Not a gardener? Not a problem. Achieve beautiful results with minimal effort by using Drop ’N Bloom pre-mixed containers of bright spring flowers. For additional pop, whitewash or paint your tired planters with this season’s hottest colours - pollen yellow or aquatic green.

PLAN FOR A PARTY What’s a great outdoor space without others to share it with? Set up your space to host parties all season long.

Don’t leave your guests in the dark - hang up string lights or place solar lights around the patio to get the party going.

Create ambiance and a cool conversation piece with a fire pit or add colourful throw pillows for your guests to sit back and relax. Finally, set yourself up for a season of signature meals by planting an herb garden. Make the night more interactive by inviting your guests to help pick herbs that will complement the meal.

For this and more project inspiration, check out The Home Depot’s Trend and Design Tumbler. For more quick and easy gardening tips, sign up for The Garden Club, which provides regionalized garden information, forums and deals.

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Making It Count

The Art of Maximizing Beautiful Days and Nights

by Katherine Kinch

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For the family who likes to sit outside and enjoy the outdoors, Calgary can be a difficult place to live. That is, of course, unless you’re strategic with your landscaping.

“I’ve been here almost 20 years and my wife and I have grown accustomed to Calgary and its temperature fluctuations,” says Michael Magnien, Assiniboine client and homeowner in Douglasdale Estates.

“The yard itself is kind of tilted towards the north-east, but where we have the patio, it gets sunshine until late afternoon. And we’ve got it situated so that the benches that we put out on the perimeter are the last place that the sun sits on.”

This is such a great project. Here at Assiniboine Lights and Landscapes, we love seeing our clients’ passions come through in their yards.

“One of the things that we really enjoy about the yard now is that we’ve always gravitated towards living close to park lands for outdoor activities,” says Michael.

“That’s why we’re down by Fish Creek Park and our yard echoes that…I always like to be surrounded by trees and greenery.”

Of course the landscape wasn’t always so perfect. Assiniboine worked with the Magniens to fulfill their vision and make it what it is today.

“The space wasn’t very useable before,” says Michael. “We have three kids and the people who we bought the house from were through all that, so they’d converted the yard into an herb garden.They had a pond and all sorts of shrubbery. It had gone feral…you couldn’t use the yard.”

The transformation is amazing. What was once a mess of dying plants, dirt and concrete from the previous deck is now the tidy, suncatching expression of style that you see in the photos.

“We’re really pleased. We had a basic idea of what we were after but we were able to take some of [Assinibone’s] suggestions and make it all work together,” says Magnien. “And when it came to matching the angles on the patio and the stairs with the angles of the kitchen nook that comes off the house, that was really cool.”

All subtleties aside, the landscape is really about capitalizing on favourable weather conditions.

“When the nice weather comes you want to be outside as much as you can to take it in while you have the opportunity,” says Magnien. “And the way we have the patio right now we can BBQ year-round. It’s great.”

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