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WESTERN LIVING // JAN/FEB 2016

20 Great Spaces

Bedrooms, Living Spaces, Home Offices and More: Rooms We Love PLUS You’ve Got to Try This: Golden Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup

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DESIGN RESOLUTION 21 // 20 Great Spaces

From gorgeous open-concept kitchens to modern home offices to quirky kids’ rooms, we’re showcasing our favourite inspiring rooms from across the West.

style 11 // One to Watch

Platform Architecture celebrates the efficiency of prefab design.

12 // Shopping

What’s on our wish list right now.

food 40 // Bites

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Restaurant openings, recipes and kitchen gadgets we love.

42 // Wanderlist

Cover: John Sinal. This page: room: Luis Valdizon; Whistler: Paul Morrison.

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travel 44 // 48 Hours

Celebrating Chinese New Year in the land of the lucky: Las Vegas.

46 // My Neighbourhood

Olympian Ashleigh McIvor-DeMerit’s Whistler hot spots.

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Salads bursting with roasted yams, crispy squash chips and pumpkin seeds are the new cold-weather comfort food.

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Beaucoup Bakery’s Jackie Kai Ellis shows us how easy it is to create a fashion-inspired tabletop.

Salad: Luis Valdizon; floral table: photo Julia Dilworth, styling Jackie Kai Ellis

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I think by themselves they are too sweet, but when paired with bolder colours and the right kind of metallics, they can transcend their baby pink and blue status.

We’ve only just rid our city of the last round of ill-advised baby’s room pastels. As Diana Vreeland said: “Style is refusal!”

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Q& A This month we asked our contributors, what is your favourite space in your own home?

Barb Sligl, “Lighting We Love” I live in a 562-square-foot condo in downtown Vancouver, yet have managed to create a “library” with three Sapien bookshelves. My happy place is here, reading and kicking back on my Moroccan pouf or my husband’s Eames lounger.

Karen Ashbee, Calgary City Editor My husband and I love to entertain a lot at home and our dining room is where we hold most of our parties, whether it is a simple brunch, a Sunday wine tasting or a formal sit down dinner for eight.

I love the Agnes chandelier over the table—despite my hesitation, I’ve grown to love the integrity of its clean lines.

Behind the Scenes Photographer Evaan Kheraj shoots our “One to Watch,” Platform Architecture and Design’s Jesse Garlick, at the Russian Hall in Vancouver.

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START A LITTLE SMALLER

I once took a meditation class where we were asked to write down one task that we wanted to get done when we got home— something that might be nagging us, blocking us from clearing our minds and doing the good work of meditating. My brain was particularly busy that day and it was difficult to not write a hundred-page list, but I stuck to the assignment and presented only one: “clean the house.” When my instructor read my submission, she said, “How about you start a little smaller, more accomplishable— like, say, the kitchen?”

“A little smaller” could be the theme of this issue, as it turns out. We’ve been toying with the idea of a Great Spaces story (page 25) for some time: a feature dedicated to just one great room that made us stop and daydream about being transported into that space for a little while. It is, after all, New Year’s resolution time, when some of you might be creating lists that include turning such daydreams— for a renovated kitchen, new bedroom decor, a gorgeous new bathroom—into reality. And one great room has that eminently doable feeling to it. (That’s a better resolution than losing 10 pounds, isn’t it? And certainly better than “clean the house.”)

But if you’re one of those people who wants to scrap the resolutions altogether for 2016, then this issue has tips for you, too: instead of making promises to your future self, treat your present self with a trip to the hot foodie destination of Oakland, California (we’ve got all the details at westernliving. ca), or just create a little Oakland at home, with Brown Sugar Kitchen’s recipe for cornmeal waffles with apple cider syrup (page 44).

Rumour has it that one food critic drove the entire state of California to get his own order—but I challenge you to try making your own.

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Conscious Creator Jesse garlick, Vancouver architect

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Jesse Garlick, principal of Platform Architecture and Design, isn’t crazy about the term ‘prefabrication.’ “I prefer ‘off-site construction,’” he says.

With projects like the Sky House in Washington state and Vancouver’s Circle Mineral Sauna, assembling elements off-site encouraged preparation and attention to detail, which are core values of the young Vancouver firm.

“Good conversation often forms the basis for good work,” Garlick emphasizes, whether the project in question is a small-footprint residential home on an unusual lot or one of his collaborations with artists that allows freedom to experiment. At the end of the day, design is nothing without hard work— Garlick and his brother put together the laser-cut steel siding of the Sky House by hand. The result is a modern, selfsufficient home that complements its dramatic surroundings. —Patrick Easton

Off-Site Officer Architect Jesse Garlick subscribes to the “measure twice, cut once” ethos embodied in off-site construction.

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Anicka’s Pick

My Generation The original Punt Literatura shelf, designed in ’85, is displayed in design museums all over the world; the new Open edition (from $3,960) still features the sliding bookcase, but its backless form makes the piece versatile as a room divider, too.

Pomp and Circumstance, Calgary, pompand circumstance.ca

Pulcina Coffee Maker, Alessi $107, EQ3, Calgary, eq3.com; The Artworks, Edmonton, theartworks.ca Winter is made for lazy Saturday mornings, Netflix marathons and endless coffee. Alessi is already the king of stovetop brewing (their iconic kettle by Michael Graves just celebrated its 30th anniversary); its new Pulcina coffee maker (from $88) is beautiful, yes, but it’s also a rethink on the classic kitchen tool.

The spherical water tank narrows toward the top, creating a pressurized compartment that creates an even better cup of coffee. (Though to be honest, I just love the way it looks—better-tasting espresso is the bonus.)

Birds of a Feather The top of the curved copper Foscarini Birdie suspension lamp (from $543) takes a subtle cue from the angle of a twig.

Lightform, Calgary and Edmonton, lightform.ca

NOTEWORTHY New in stores across the West

Six-Sided Style Long day? Rest your weary feet on the ultrasoft, jewel-toned Blu Dot Hecks felt ottoman ($229). (Or add a powder coated Hecks tray on top to securely balance a much-needed cocktail.)

Dwell Modern, Edmonton, dwellmodern.ca

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Lay It Out The Pierre Paulin daybed sofa ($3,822) is part of a reissue of key pieces from the designer’s 1953 “Ideal Apartment” collection, but the convertible piece is just as timely in 2016.

Le Belle Arti, Calgary, lebellearti.com; Dwell Modern, Edmonton, dwellmodern.ca

OPENINGS Hot new rooms we love

Trash Talk Slip the removable halfbin into the wire frame of the Umbra Couplet ($25) to use the same bin for trash and recycling.

Garbage never looked so good. Kiya Home, Calgary, kiyahome.com

VANCOUVER Hinterland The design group’s new Railtown location showcases a collection of West Coastinspired pieces: a beautiful woven ottoman that nods to the design of both crab traps and macramé, hand-dyed dowel benches with the colouring of sunbleached driftwood, and modern lamps crafted from beachscavenged branches. hinterlanddesign.com

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Colour Blocked The mix of gold, black and bubble-gum pink on the graphic and super-soft recycled cotton Happy Habitat Tatami throw ($160) shouldn’t work, but does. Snuggle up. Pomp and Circumstance, Calgary, pompandcircumstance.ca

Magic Seat We didn’t think it was possible: a leather recliner with a sleek, sophisticated design?

BoConcept’s new Harvard chair ($6,089), with battery-operated recline functionality, is like a furniture-industry unicorn.

BoConcept, Calgary, boconcept.com

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How does the West Coast inspire your work?

We want to tap into the wilderness of the West Coast and bring that natural inspiration into our design, from the mythology of the forest to stories of loggers and explorers. You can’t avoid the way that the environment and the proximity informs the work. It’s really amazing to be able to walk in the forest or be at the sawmill and have that material at your fingertips.

It seems really rare and unique and special. And I think that uniqueness is crucial for handmade things.

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EdmONtON Oil and Vinegar Though the store stocks plenty of Mediterranean pantry items, like spices, jams and a wide selection of olives, the focus here is obviously oil and vinegar: more than 50 gourmet varieties are available on tap. oilvinegar.com

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KALEIDOSCOPIC ANIMALIA: An exhibition designed and curated by Paul Hardy On view at Glenbow Museum until May 22, 2016

Harvie’s Blue Plate Special The eclectic blend of art, artifacts and fashion in this window pays homage to Glenbow’s founder, Eric Harvie. A businessman and lawyer, Harvie came into his fortune when oil was discovered on the land to which he held the mineral rights in 1947 and 1949.

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“My desire in creating this exhibition was to startle the viewer by creating a collision with tradition, and by presenting a fresh outlook on how we view the influence of animals in art, interiors, lifestyle, music and pop culture.” Explains Paul Hardy.

As Glenbow’s artist in residence for 2015, acclaimed Calgary-based fashion designer Paul Hardy was inspired by the museum’s vast collection to curate an exhibition on how animal imagery and symbolism have influenced human creativity across time and cultures. Animal-inspired artifacts and artwork from every area of the museum’s collection are juxtaposed with iconic fashion items and original garment designs Hardy created for the exhibition.

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State of Play

Janis Nicolay

Kids’ rooms should encourage imagination, and this one, designed by Joanna Vagelatos of The Cross Interior Design, is all about creative play. From the teepee with its cozy sheepskin interior and Designers Guild throw pillows to the kids’ books that line the wall (a simple way to also bring colour into the space), this is a comfy spot for both parents and kids to spend an afternoon. It’s also the perfect kickoff to more of our favourite Great Spaces, just over the page.

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SPACES

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Sometimes one room deserves the spotlight. Or in this case, 20 of them.

From a living room that manages to be both private and light-filled to a kitchen design that balances clean lines and organic warmth, these great spaces are worth a little extra attention.

Look for more great room slide shows at westernliving.ca

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by Stacey McLachLan and anicka quin

Create privacy without losing light While this home is at a relatively busy intersection, director Sean Pearson of Vancouver’s RUF Project was able to create a sense of privacy without shutting out the outside world—despite the fact that many of the (mostly glass) walls disappear altogether in the summer. A series of wooden louvres outside and that gorgeous floor-to-ceiling fireplace inside create a sense of intimacy without feeling closed in. And the fireplace pulls double duty: it also disguises a concrete column, which disappears behind the black mirrored glass at its midpoint. westernliving.ca / j a n u a r y / f e b r u a r y

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WL HOMES // 20 GreaT SPaCeS Mix and match design eras A traditional sofa is

Living Rooms

Put the spotlight on the architecture with clean-lined furniture The first step in this Vancouver loft renovation was to strip things back to bare bones to let a gorgeous brick wall and wood beams shine. “We wanted the existing architectural elements to have a chance to speak for themselves,” says designer Sophie Burke. In the open-concept living area, a wood-burning fireplace was swapped out for a modern corner gas unit. Now a cozy, grey-upholstered Bensen sofa and slouchy Coyuchi pillows make this the ideal place to curl up and get comfy.

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Clockwise from top left: Lindsay Nichols, Martin Tessler, David Strongman

piled with a selection of brightly patterned cushions; a cushy side chair channels industrial-cool with a pair of caster feet; an art deco fireplace mantel is layered with vintage frames; a mid-century Saarinen end table brings a modern touch. It’s an eclectic mix of styles, all anchored by a bold black-and-white chevron rug, and one that gives this new-build Calgary house a sense of history.

“Incorporating elements from different eras makes it feel like it’s not just a home that’s popped up out of nowhere,” explains Calgary designer Natalie Fuglestveit.

Make it easy to hang art, wherever you want.

By laying clean drywall overtop massive expanses of load-bearing plywood, designer Adam Becker eliminated the search for studs in this Vancouver condo—artwork can now be hung anywhere. “This space is the cleanest I’ve ever done. There are no baseboards anywhere.

All walls float,” says Becker. And while the art in this space may be contemporary, much of the furniture is old-school, like the vintage blue leather Knole sofa and chairs, and the classic Saarinen side table. westernliving.ca / j a n u a r y / f e b r u a r y

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Kitchens

Give a structured design a touch of organic warmth.

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This modern Calgary kitchen is all clean lines and smooth surfaces, from the lacquered island and thin stainless counters to the bold red back-painted glass backsplash and grey rift-cut oak cabinets—except for that hit of warmth in the form of a live-edge dining table. “I’m always very interested in mixing something highly tailored with something a little less formal and more organic,” says Rachael Gray, principal of architecture firm Gray Partnership. The result doesn’t take away from that very structured feel to the room, which becomes all the livelier thanks to its mix-and-match bar stools.

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skylight infuses this airy Burnaby living room with sunshine, even on the greyest of days. Designer Sarah Marie Lackey brought in a grey, white and cream palette to make the most of it, and had a creative solution for letting some of that natural light spread elsewhere in the home, too. “We installed a screen instead of a wall as a way to hide the entryway but still let the light be fluid,” she explains.

Update an antique set for a wow statement

Warm up a modern space with wood floors While concrete floors might have been the de facto choice in this ultra-modern space, homeowner Liana Fediuk flipped convention: concrete on the walls, wood on the floor. The finish of the wide oak planks—a custom oil treatment, with the wood grain shining through, gives a whitewash look—isn’t as easy to accomplish as it might appear. “It took about six months of samples,” says designer Tanya Schoenroth, who worked with Fediuk on the home.

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When the homeowners brought Calgary designer Sylvie Croteau-Willard of Collage Interiors on board to bring a modern update to their condo, they also brought a vintage piece along with them: a Duncan Phyfe dining set belonging to her grandmother.

The standard update might have been just an all-white lacquer, but Croteau-Willard gave the captain’s chairs at each end a fun twist: one blue, one yellow. The seats are recovered in a grey faux snakeskin—perfect for a family with young kids, and perfectly fun.

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Dining Rooms

Let in the light with translucent materials A gorgeous double

Include storage in your seating.

With only 600 square feet of space to work with in this Nanoose Bay, B.C., vacation suite, incorporating built-in storage was a no-brainer for designer Angela Robinson. She installed a custom-upholstered dining bench against a hand-stained wood feature wall that lifts up to reveal a stash of cleaning supplies. “If we’d used four chairs, the space would’ve looked too busy and cluttered,” notes Robinson; instead, she added just two Ikea chairs across the table to round out the seating options in this Scandinavian-inspired space. westernliving.ca / j a n u a r y / f e b r u a r y

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Bedrooms

fair, this wall is two storeys—but until Rick Wilson from Radius Architectural Millwork got involved, it was just another slab of concrete in this Vancouver condo.

The homeowner was looking for room to house guests in his one-bedroom loft, so Wilson came up with the Murphy bed-and-millwork design on the main floor, with a raw steel gangplank above to reach a second level of storage. The ladder gives access to the second floor, but don’t worry about any awkward carrying—the pulley system, inspired by the client’s love of boats, allows for heavier articles to be hauled up to the second storey.

Find the fun in a simple palette.

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Use texture to bring warmth to a neutral palette In this Gulf Island home designed by Carrie McCarthy of Carrie McCarthy Studio and Tanja Hinder of Marrimor, the natural, earthy palette of linens and woods is anything but dull thanks to the pair’s thoughtful use of texture throughout the space. Ripple-fold linen drapes line the walls, creating a cocoon-like effect at night; on the bed, a linen duvet pairs with a knit throw cushion and silky throw at the foot; and even the bed itself offers visual texture, with its warp and weft linen coverlet. And the pièce de résistance: that lush wool area rug, a cozy place to step each morning.

While the rest of this home is done up with bold colour, the bedroom was designed as a respite. But designer Ben Leavitt of Fox Design skipped the classic white-onwhite in favour of richer neutrals: beige, grey, silver and gold. “We were trying to keep it wildly interesting, but as simple as possible,” laughs Leavitt. And interesting it is: above the bed, a curved ceiling is decked out in silver leading to reflect the light of the chandelier at night; in the connected reading room, a resin garden sculpture shaped like a sheep has been painted white and installed behind the sofa to be visible from the bed. “It plays on that idea of counting sheep,” Leavitt says.

Clockwise from top left: Marcos Armstrong, Janis Nicolay, Tracey Ayton.

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WL HOMES // 20 GreaT SPaCeS Warm up the entry with texture A textured rug, oak flooring and beautiful balcony millwork bring a sense of warmth into an open, airy space. “This was a new unit, but the finishes were very cold,” says Hollam Design’s Adria Brotzel of this Vancouver home. “Our biggest goal was to warm up the entrance.” Even the monochromatic elements have some personality: the all-white wall is lined with horizontal moulding detail that adds some vital texture.

Bathroom Design the vanity to look like an elegant sideboard.

In this renovated condo in Vancouver’s Crosstown district, designers Chad Falkenberg and Kelly Reynolds of Falken Reynolds Interiors created a striking master bath that owes much of its glamour to that custom-built vanity. “I think whenever you have a piece of furniture,” explains designer Chad Falkenberg, “it somehow feels lighter because it feels like you can move it.” Hidden medicine cabinets behind the mirrors create enough storage space to leave the cabinet’s bottom open for spare towels.

Entryways If you entertain frequently, your entryway should have plenty of room to welcome partygoers (and it doesn’t hurt to set the tone with a swath of bold, beautiful wallpaper and a cozy bench for easy shoe-tying action). “We must’ve redesigned the stairs four or five times to make sure it wouldn’t be cramped,” laughs Cam Kraychy of Calgary’s Rocky Point Custom Homes.

Go big for your opening statement Vancouver designer Ami McKay installed a sculptural, curving staircase and a custom oversized pivoting door to take advantage of the scale of this West Coast contemporary home. “The visual weight of these key elements along with the mix of natural materials—travertine, warm woods—brings in a laid-back-luxe kind of vibe as soon as you walk in the door,” McKay explains.

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Clockwise from top left: Jason Statler, John Bilodeau, Ema Peter, Janis Nicolay.

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Offices

Create an office under the staircase.

With space at a premium in this home in South Surrey, B.C., Ron Kliewer made sure to keep the office both efficient and visually separated from the rest of the home—office spaces have a tendency to get a little untidy. A boardformed concrete wall creates an architectural separation from the front door; custom white oak millwork suspended from the walls keeps the room feeling airy. And for the person working from home that day: a low window showcases the landscape, perfectly positioned for someone who’s sitting down.

Yes, a home office can be fun Ample storage was key for this Calgary home office, as it’s more than just a place to file paperwork—the homeowner runs an accessory-making business and needs room for her crafting supplies. Designer Kelly Taylor kitted out the contemporary space with custom drawers (the lower base cabinets are taller than standard height to perfectly stack wrapping paper; another is specifically designed for hiding away the printer) and touches of bright colour. “The highlight is the lighting: it’s so fun and unexpected,” says Taylor of the Flos Can-Can lamp.

“You can see it from the street. It’s designed to catch your attention.”

Kids’ Rooms

introduce some visual interest into a crisp, clean all-white space—a Vancouver garage that had been converted to a writing and teaching office for the client—designer Andrea McLean bypassed colour and texture in favour of a hit of pattern.

The floors are covered in a festive Spanish porcelain tile, an eclectic look that complements the room’s playful character: across from the desk, a wall made up of reclaimed window frames lets in a gorgeous garden view.

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Add a little drama to the ceiling For this nursery in a townhouse in Port Coquitlam, B.C., designer Ben Leavitt of Fox Design Studios decided to give baby Ella—who also happens to be his niece—a shimmering view for when she wakes up from nap time. The gold-leaf stripes took 12 hours to apply by hand, though the designer already had his challenges with this space: the round Restoration Hardware crib had to be cut in half and then refastened once inside the room because of the condo’s narrow staircase.

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R E S T A U R A N T S // E X P E R T A D V I C E // E N T E R T A I N I N G // W I N E // R E C I P E S

A Brand New Day Sometimes something as small as a single dish can help change a city. Take these cornmeal waffles with apple cider syrup. It’s a modest dish, but when Chef Tanya Holland first opened the doors of the Brown Sugar Kitchen in an “emerging” section of West Oakland in 2008, it was this dish—honest, pure, delicious— that started a culinary revolution on the forgotten side of San Francisco Bay. For those who can make the trip to Oakland, check out our travel guide at western living.ca. For those who can’t, turn the page to bring a bit of the Brown Sugar Kitchen into your home.

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Iron Clad Tanya Holland’s cornmeal waffles are often accompanied by a “side” of fried chicken.

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CORNMEAL WAFFLES WITH APPLE CIDER SYRUP These waffles are based on the rise-overnight, yeasted version made famous by the late cooking teacher and cookbook author Marion Cunningham. I added cornmeal to the batter to give them a distinctive Southern flavour and make them my own. Now they’re one of Brown Sugar Kitchen’s signature dishes and it’s impossible to imagine the restaurant without them.

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To make the syrup: In a large pot, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, cider, cinnamon, and ¼ cup of butter. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let cook until reduced to 1½ cups (about 45 minutes). Discard the cinnamon and keep syrup warm over very low heat. If making ahead, can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

To make the waffles: In a small bowl, combine the yeast and warm water. Let stand until foamy, (about 10 minutes). In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In another large bowl, sift together the cornmeal, flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Add the yeast mixture to the eggs and milk, then whisk in the flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Whisk in the melted butter until just combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.

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Preheat the oven to 250°F. Preheat the waffle iron and brush lightly with oil. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet in the oven.

Remove the waffle batter from the refrigerator and stir in the baking soda. Ladle some of the batter into the waffle iron, close the lid, and cook the waffles until golden and cooked through, (about 3 minutes or according to the manufacturer’s instructions). Transfer the waffle to the rack to keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining batter, placing the waffles in a single layer on the rack.

Serve the waffles warm with warm apple cider syrup. Makes 8—10 waffles and 1½ cups of syrup.

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Photography by Jody Horton.

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Japanese whisky is having a major moment.

Long dismissed as a Scotch knock-off, the last few years have seen the two major brands, Suntory (of Bill Murray hawking in Lost in Translation fame) and Nikka, march into international whisky competitions and depart with a slew of best-in-show ribbons. (In 2012, Japanese whisky won both the best blended and best single malt categories at the World Whiskies Awards.) To be fair, at its inception it was a Scotch knock-off—the industry began with Masataka Taketsuru travelling to Scotland in 1918 to study whisky making and returning to Japan with his knowledge, and a Scottish wife to boot. He went about setting up the famed Yamazaki distillery on the outskirts of Kyoto for Suntory in 1923 before leaving the company to set up Nikka in 1934. And last year Suntory snapped up Beam Inc. (owner of Jim Beam, Laphroaig and Canadian Club, among others), so the major problem with Japanese whisky—finding it over here—looks to be resolving itself with new distribution channels.

As for taste, the vast majority of Japanese whisky is a blend of malt and grain whisky (think Johnny Walker) for domestic consumption, where more often than not it’s consumed in a highball with soda and those cool ice balls they love over there. But the cream of the crop is a different story—handcrafted with a fastidious approach to quality control, from the best spring water that starts the process to the amazing packaging that finishes it. This is the stuff that leaves bartenders salivating. As a general rule, it emphasizes smoothness above all and is a tad sweeter than its Highland counterpart (though not nearly as sweet as bourbon), making it great for sipping and perfect for blending into pricey cocktails. This new bottling from Suntoryowned Hibiki hits all the right notes: a touch of sweetness, a hint of candied orange peel and an overall gentle demeanour.

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Hibiki Harmony ($110)

Apple Cider Syrup 1½ cups firmly packed brown sugar 1½ tsp apple cider vinegar 4 cups apple cider 2 cinnamon sticks ¼ cup unsalted butter WAffleS 2 tsp active dry yeast ¾ cup warm water 3 eggs 3 cups whole milk 1 cup cornmeal 2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ tsp kosher salt 1½ tsp granulated sugar ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted Vegetable oil for the waffle iron ½ tsp baking soda

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Tanis Ling and Joel Watanabe of Bao Bei could open a Subway and Vancouverites would beat a path to their door, so imagine what will happen when this spot—described as Japanese and Italian—opens around the corner.

It feels like this new location of Vancouver’s beloved Vij’s was announced when the first Trudeau was PM (in reality, it was 2008), but now that it’s actually here, it’s tough to grapple with. No ducking into West for a drink while waiting for your turn? No problem— long live the big new space. vijs.ca

Prairie Noodle Shop 10350 124 St., edMonton

We love the tag line “prairie-inspired ramen,” and we anticipate this beloved pop-up transformed into a bricks-and-mortar spot on hopping 124 Street will wow diners with standout dishes like prairie pork bowl, roasted barley chicken bowl and smoked Gouda miso bowl. prairienoodleshop.ca

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Skin Me Want to get restaurant-quality chicken skin at home? The answer is to salt the skin the day before and leave it uncovered in the fridge. The refrigerator will draw most of the moisture away, resulting in a crispier skin.

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When juicing lemons, put them in the microwave for 20 seconds—it softens them up and releases heaps more juice.

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Cuisipro Magnetic Spot Scrubber ($10) Who doesn’t love the pomp associated with serving wine in a decanter? The poor sap who has to clean it, that’s who. But Cuisipro has tapped into their inner child to create this new wonder that goes where no hand has gone before. Bring on the Barolo! westernliving.ca / j a n u a r y / f e b r u a r y

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1 Laphroaig An Cuan Mor ($49)

The appeal of the very traditional Laphroiag is how few bottlings they put out, so pull out this rarity, which blends the classical peaty medicinal with the sweetness of American oak, and watch jaws drop.

2 Bowmore Black Rock ($66)

The classic blend of sweet sherry casks and smoky peat is the chocolate and peanut butter of the whisky world. This dram nails the mash-up at a crazily competitive price for such a serious bottle.

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There will be those drinkers who will gravitate to The Macallan no matter what else is on offer. You can serve them the amazing Oscura (which will set you back $1,500 or so) or this light dram with notes of citrus, and they’ll still think you’re a big spender.

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RARE DRAMS 101

Six whiskies that you’ll only see at duty-free.

Robbie Burns arrives on January 25, and there’s no surer way to impress your kilt-wearing friends than to produce a dram they’ve never seen before. Here’s a guide to what to pick up on your next trip out of the country: the secret whiskies the distillers make only for the duty-free market.

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3 The Macallan Select Oak ($74)

Highland Park has an entire six-bottle warrior range available only at duty-free. This one is all autumn flavours—smoke and Christmas cake.

5 The Black Grouse Alpha Edition ($45)

Those in the know praise the Grouse blends for their delivery of complex whisky at a low price. This exclusive gives a smoky orange blast at an exceptional price.

6 Chivas Regal The Icon ($4,580)

Vancouver is one of two markets (Dubai is the other) that have this ultrarare bottle composed of the 20 rarest whiskies in the Chivas inventory. Yes, this is an almost-$5,000 blended whisky.

WLTRAVEL // 48 hours in las vegas

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GAN BEI IN LAS VEGAS

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey in the city that knows how to play.

I high-five Lucky Cat, a nine-foot-tall silver sculpture in the Cosmopolitan, and the maneki-neko—both larger-than-life Vegas flamboyance and beloved Asian talisman— spits out my fortune, telling me to meander.

Given that I’m in fast-paced and luckobsessed Sin City, I take it as a sign to explore another side of the Strip during Chinese New Year amidst crimson paper lanterns, dancing dragons, symbolic menus and inventive cocktails. Las Vegas celebrates this holiday, known simply as CNY, like nowhere else in North America, pulling out the red carpet, quite literally.

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a gung hay fat choy greeting at Blossom, where embroidered cherry-blossom wallcoverings and hanzi-adorned banners set the CNY scene. Here, 80 to 90 percent of the VIP guests are from China. I sample Peking duck, lotus root, sea cucumber, mango sago—just some of the 100 dishes served at this Epicurean Award winner for Best Chinese Restaurant in Las Vegas. And between all those bites, there’s plenty of baijiu (a funky Chinese spirit that’s pronounced “bye-joe,” to the merriment of anyone familiar with its potent punch). Gan bei!

After dinner, I head to the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, where a team of 140 horticulturists creates a Yearof-the-Monkey extravaganza. Overwhelmed by the 20,000-plus flowers, 600-plus trees

and 80,000-litre koi pond, I have a nightcap in the hotel’s Petrossian Bar. Despite there being 399 cocktails to choose from at the Bellagio alone, I opt for a simple gin and tonic, although with kaffir lime leaves and a diamond-shaped ice cube, it’s anything but.

saturday As one of Vegas’s busiest times of year, with Asian visitors and shoppers jamming the city, the retailers get in on the CNY spirit. At the Forum Shops at Caesars, the Roman theme CNY in Las Vegas The Forum Shops at Caesars (above left) looking extra-glitzy; the Cosmopolitan, home of Lucky Cat (above right) and a taste of what to expect this February 8 (centre).

The Forum: Rich Hall/Caesars; CNY festivities: LVCVA Newsroom; the Cosmopolitan: courtesy of the Cosmopolitan Hotel

It’s one of Vegas’s busiest times of year, with Asian visitors and shoppers jamming the city, and retailers get in on the CNY spirit.

Bellagio: LVCVA Newsroom; China Poblano: courtesy of the Cosmopolitan Hotel; Sundance Helicopters/Bob Engelbrecht

is glitzed up even more (if possible), with decorations like a glowing 22-foot dragon.

Amidst a killer group of luxury brands ranging from Longchamp to Tom Ford (and, um, a spiral escalator), I watch local school kids put on a Chinese cultural show before switching my shopping appetite for lunch at Beijing Noodle No. 9, where I get a deft demo in the hand-pulling of this symbol of longevity (think dancing with noodles).

Feeling like I’ve gained an extra life in noodle consumption, I decide I need some wellness at the oasis of the Cosmopolitan’s Sahra Spa and Hammam, where naturalstone walls mimic the slot canyons of the surrounding desert. Post-restoration (via the Moonflower Ritual, which erases some of Sin City’s effects with a jasmine rose clay wrap

and fragrant moonflower oil massage for a new-year-new-you glow), I feel free to fuel up with another CNY meal at China Poblano, a mash-up of Chinese and Mexican fare. CNY specialties include Leaping Over the Dragon’s Gate (red snapper that’s a nod to the myth of a koi turning into a dragon), xiao long bao (soup dumplings garnished with edible gold flakes) and the tasty Lu Yang cocktail (bourbon, orange liqueur, ginger star anise syrup and green tea foam).

of flashy excess that fades fast against the contrast of the Mojave Desert. There’s the now-miniature-looking Hoover Dam, Bowl of Fire, Lake Mead, Colorado River and then just billons of years of geological majesty. As the helicopter descends into the canyon (to the dramatic notes of Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries”), I feel like faraway Sin City might be a CNY mirage. And then I’m greeted with a glass of Champagne, Vegas-style. Now that’s how you celebrate a new beginning.

sunday After much revelry, dragons, cats and monkeys, a New Year’s cleansing of sorts is in order. I make like a flying monkey into the Grand Canyon via Sundance Helicopters. As the chopper rises, the city becomes a diorama

Flying High The Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden in full CNY bloom (above left); Sundance Helicopters (above right) taking a top-down approach; a Ten Treasures dish from China Poblano (bottom right).

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Seppo’s is named after a Finnish logger who helped clear nearly every run at Whistler.

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Olympian Ashleigh McIvor DeMerit shares her favourite Whistler hot spots.

Raised on the slopes of Whistler, Olympic freestyle skier Ashleigh McIvor DeMerit can’t keep away from the mountain town for long. “I’m just looking for any excuse to move back full-time,” she laughs. In the meantime, she and husband Jay DeMerit (an elite athlete in his own right as the former Vancouver Whitecaps captain) keep two hideaways in the ’hood—a chic condo in Creekside and a rustic cabin (read: no running water) with a killer view of Alta Lake. And when the skis come off, here’s where you’ll find B.C.’s sportiest couple.

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2 The Garibaldi Lift Company is another one of my favourite spots for cocktails (the Gold Standard is my go-to). It has a huge outdoor patio for sunny days, and floor-to-ceiling windows and a massive stone fireplace, making it an ideal place to cozy up after a stormy day of skiing.

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3 Seppo’s Bar at the top of Whistler Mountain in the Roundhouse Lodge is a great place to wrap up a day of skiing with all of your friends, whether you’re heading down to the village or to Creekside.

4 Being pregnant, eating well every day is like a job…I’m so sick of salads!

Getting all of the veggies I need in a juice or a smoothie is so nice, especially when I’m on the move. The Naked Sprout, owned and operated by a long-term local, is my answer.

5 If you don’t have plans to hit the slopes at first light, you may want to visit the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for breakfast—their killer buffet has that classic “posh Whistler” feel.

When I was little, I thought it was a palace—I used to draw pictures of colourful wildflowers with the Chateau looking majestic in the background.

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1: Courtesy of Nita Lake Lodge; 2: Jason Jo; 3: Paul Morrison

Nita Lake Lodge is the only lakeside hotel in Whistler.

1 In my opinion, Nita Lake Lodge is Whistler’s finest hotel. It’s got that high-end boutique feel with incredible attention to detail in the decor and finishings, along with all of the amenities of a big hotel. I love to start my day with a stroll over to Nita’s Fix Cafe for a fancy coffee (or a healthy, fresh juice) and a breakfast sandwich.

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20 Great Spaces Pages 22-34 Page 22 & 23 Designer, Sean Pearson, RUF Project,

Vancouver, rufproject.com. Custom fireplace, Vancouver Gas Fireplaces, Vancouver, vangasfire places.com. Fritz Hansen Egg chair, Florence Knoll sofa, Barcelona Knoll chair, Florence Knoll end tables, Kit, Calgary, kitinteriorobjects.com.

Page 24 Designer, Natalie Fuglestveit, Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design, Calgary, nfinteriordesign .com. White sofa, Restoration Hardware, across the West, restorationhardware.com. Custom accent pillows, custom made drapery, Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design, Calgary, nfinteriordesign.com. Panaria Magnifica Marmara Polished Mosaic fireplace tile, Tierra Sol, across the West, tierrasol.ca. Antique French Iron Railing, Uniquities, Calgary, uniquities .ca. Bruno floor lamp, Chintz and Co., across the West, chintz.com. Perez Lauren chair, 4 Living, Calgary, 4living.ca. Throw, Ikea, across the West, ikea.ca. Saarinen end table, Kit, Calgary, kitinteriorobjects.com. Votive, Indigo, across the West, indigo.ca.

Designer, Sophie Burke, Sophie Burke Design, Vancouver, sophieburkedesign.com. Montigo fireplace, Bridge Fireplace, Vancouver, bridgefireplace.com.

TV, newspaper rack, bowls on left cabinet, homeowner’s own. Vase and bowl on right cabinet, Provide, providehome.com. Left cabinet, right cabinet, Fullhouse Modern, Vancouver, fullhouseconsign .com. Vintage Illum Wikkelsø rocking chair, Attic Treasures, Vancouver, attictreasuresvancouver.com.

Page 25 Designer, Adam Becker, Adam Becker Design, Vancouver, abeckerdesign.com. George Nakashima coffee table, Antique Knole sofa and chairs, French chandelier, Arne Jacobsen Yellow Swan Chairs, 1stdibs, online, 1stdibs.com. “Girl/Green Car” Picture, Helen Levitt, Vancouver, laurencemiller gallery.com. Reclaimed wood book shelves, Scott Landon Antiques, Vancouver, scottlandonantiques .com. “Perfect Pitch,” Graham Gillmore, Vancouver, grahamgillmore.com.

Pages 26 & 27 Designer, Rachael Gray, Gray Partnership, New York, graypartnership.com. Custom cabinetry, Urban Glassworks, Calgary, urbanglassworks .com. Miele appliances, Jerome’s Appliance Gallery, Calgary, jeromesappliancegalleryinc.ca. Julien 003936 J7 Kitchen sink, Dornbracht Tara Ultra 33860875 Profi Single-lever faucet, Royal Flush Kitchen and Bath Boutique, Calgary, royalflush boutique.ca. Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs, Kit, Calgary, kitinteriorobjects.com. Wood table, Uniquities, Calgary, uniquities.ca.

Page 28 Designer, Sara Marie Lackey, Sarah Marie Interiors, Vancouver, sarahmarieinteriors.com. Tree branch structure, chandelier, dining chairs Restoration Hardware, across the west, restorationhardware .com. Dining table, Shilo Living, Vancouver, shilo living.com. Centrepiece, 18karat, Vancouver, 18karat store.com. Rug, Country Furniture, across the west, countryfurniture.net.

Designer, Collage Interiors, Calgary, collage interiors.ca.

Designer, Tanya Schoenroth, Vancouver, tanya schoenroth.com. Bocci 28.3 pendants, Design Lighting, Surrey, designlighting.ca. 8” wide hardwood plank, Wide Plank Hardwood, Chilliwack, wide plankhardwood.com. Television, fireplace, black sofa, artwork, side table, ottoman, dining table, homeowner’s own.

Page 29 Designer, Angela Robinson, Angela Robinson Interiors, Vancouver, angelarobinson.ca. Custom stained wood and built in bench, Angela Robinson Interiors, Vancouver, angelarobinson.ca. Synthesis light shade, green glass bowl, 18Karat, Vancouver, 18karatstore.com. Throw pillows, Indigo, across the west, chapters.indigo.ca. Table base, rug, West Elm, across the west, westelm.com. Black chairs, Ikea, across the west, ikea.com. Knitted graphite pouf, Cb2, across the west, cb2.com.

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Page 30 Designer, Ben Leavitt, Fox Design Studio,

Vancouver, foxdesignstudio.ca. Dagostino side table, decorative pillow, rug (living area), Baca sheep décor, Palamino table, Arteriors table lamp,

Whisky: Jen Steele

DIARY The coolest events

VancouVer Built City at the Museum of Vancouver January 21 The city’s most innovative designers, planners and makers come together in an animated series of conversations on Vancouver’s architectural future. museumofvancouver.ca

VIcTorIa Whisky Festival January 14–17 If your resolution was to learn more about whisky, you’re in luck: the annual (and exceedingly popular) fest features in-depth classes and samples aplenty. victoriawhiskyfestival.com

eDMonTon U of A 50th Anniversary Exhibition: Art and Design 3.0 January 5–9 The U of A’s design program has launched a community of makers and artists; now, it’s celebrating half a century with an inspiring exhibit of incredible faculty work. ualberta.ca

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Chandelier, Plaidfox, Vancouver, plaidfox.com. Van Gogh Designs Tarantino chair, Creative Home Furnishings, Vancouver, creativehome.ca. Vintage Barn sconce, Restoration Hardware, across the West, restorationhardware .com. Potted plant, Burnaby Lake Greenhouses, Burnaby, B.C., burlake.com. Hand painted back wall design, by Andrew Harvey. Waterscape vase, bedding, tray, West Elm, across the west, westelm.com. Campbell charcoal fabric sofa, Van Gogh Designs, Surrey, B.C., vangoghdesigns.com.

Designer, Radius Architectural Milwork, Vancouver, radiuswood.com. Elite Aluminum Murphy Bedframe hardware, BC Murphy Wall-Bed, Richmond, murphy bedcanada.com. Bed cabinet, Murphy bed panel, shelving, upper level cabinetry, Radius Architectural Millwork, Burnaby, B.C., radiuswood.com. Custom ladder, Custom upper platform, Epic Metalworks, Coquitlam, epic metalworks.com. Television, homeowner’s own.

Designer, Tanja Hinder, Vancouver, marrimor.com; Carrie McCarthy, Vancouver, carriemccarthy.com. Custom fabric curtains, Lacoste Design Studios. Chair, Parliament Interiors, Vancouver, parliamentinteriors.com. Throw blanket, Provide, Vancouver, providehome.com. AJ floor lamp, Fullhouse Modern, Vancouver, fullhouseconsign .com. Branches chandelier, Brothers Dressler, Toronto, brothersdressler.com. Bonaldo bedframe, Spencer Interiors, Vancouver, spencerinteriors.ca. Linblomma linen duvet, Ikea, across the West, ikea.ca. VAG Rental artwork, by Siobhan Humston, across the west, siobhan humstonart.com. Blue throw blanket, Country Furniture, across the West, countryfurniture.net. Custom designed area rug, Burritt Bros, Vancouver, burrittfloors.com.

Page 32 Designer, Ami McKay, Pure by Ami McKay, Vancouver, amimckaydesign.com. Imogene large chandelier, Once A Tree Furniture, Vancouver, onceatreefurniture .com. Staircase, SI Custom Creations, Surrey, sicustom creations.com. Wire chair, HomeSense, across the west, homesense.ca. Flooring, Ames Tile and Stone, across the west, amestile.com. Custom door, side table, 1970s zebra rug, homeowner’s own.

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Designer, Adria Brotzel, Hollam Design, Vancouver, hollamdesign.com. Staircase, SI Custom Creations, Surrey, sicustomcreations.com. Moooi Raymond chandelier, MDF Italia S-table, Ligne Roset Flax chair, Lema T030 Multimedia bookshelves, Livingspace, Vancouver, livingspace.com. Flowers, Lavender and Lilacs Florist, Vancouver, lavendarandlilacsflorist.com. Vase, homeowner’s own. Weavers Art, The Wall Sky area rug, Costantini Pietro Wish buffet sideboards, Brougham Interiors, Vancouver, broughaminteriors.com. Custom wall paneling, Hollam Design, Vancouver, hollam design.com. Mirage Sweet Memories flooring, Boardwalk Wood Floors, Richmond, boardwalkfloors.ca.

Designer, Rocky Point Custom Homes, Calgary, rocky pointhomes.com. Staircase, Artistic Stairs, across the west, artisticstairs.com. Cole and Son Woods wallpaper, The Cross Décor and Design, Vancouver, thecross design.com. LZF Link Suspension light, Bench, boots, Hakwood Gothic oak flooring, homeowner’s own.

DORSIA DESIGNS

Designer, Chad Falkenberg and Kelly Reynolds, Falken Reynolds Interiors, falkenreynolds.ca. Bocci 21.5 light fixture, Lightform, Calgary and Edmonton, lightform.ca.

Dornbracht Lulu faucet, Zuchetti Soft shower fixtures, Robinson Lighting and Bath, across the West, robinson lightingandbath.com. Mutina Tex tile flooring, Stone Tile, Vancouver and Calgary, stone-tile.com. Mirrors and cabinets, custom by Integrity Woodwork. Caesarstone Clamshell countertop, Jade Stone, Calgary, jadestone .ca; Atlas Granite, Edmonton, atlasgranite.ca.

587.897.3600 dorsiadesigns.com

Page 34 Designer, KBC Development, Vancouver,

kbcdevelopments.com. White desk chair in vinyl, Costco, across the West, costco.ca. Floating sideboard and desk in white oak, Swiss Touch Construction, Richmond, B.C., swisstouchconstruction.com. White oak hardwood flooring, AS Hardwood, Vancouver, ashardwood.com.

Painting, by Shawna Kliewer of KBC Developments, Vancouver, kbcdevelopments.com.

Designer, Andrea McLean, Vancouver, andreamclean.ca.

Hemnes bookcases in white, Klimpen/Finnvard tabletop and trestle legs, Ikea, across the West, ikea.ca.

Wooden hex shelf, concrete shot glass, wooden house sculpture, Nineteen Ten, Vancouver, nineteenten.ca.

Eames side chair with dowel leg, Inform Interiors, Vancouver, informinteriors.com. Carpet Modulo by Refin Cermiche, Fontile, Vancouver, fontile.com.

Designer, Kelly Taylor, Camantra, Calgary, camantra.ca.

Calendar, Ikea, across the West, ikea.ca. Flos Can Can light, Lightform, across the West, lightform.ca. Flooring, Divine Hardwood, Vancouver, divinefloor.com.

Designer, Ben Leavitt, Fox Design Studio, Vancouver, foxdesignstudio.ca. Labrador white shag rug, Costco, across the West, costco.ca. Ellery crib, animal rocker, bedding, Restoration Hardware, across the West, rhbabyandchild.com. Lill lace curtains, Vate ceiling lamp, Kallax shelving, Kardemumma plant pot, Ikea, across the West, ikea.ca. Sofa, custom by PlaidFox, Vancouver, plaidfox.com, with fabric by Tommy Bahama. Fairfox accent chair, PlaidFox, Vancouver, plaidfox.com.

Trade secrets

Page 50 Designer, Victoria McKenney, Enviable Designs, Vancouver, enviabledesigns.com. Schonbek chandelier, Lighting Warehouse, Vancouver, thelighting warehouse.com. Korson loveseat and chairs, Hudson’s Bay, across the West, thebay.com, with custom upholstery in Beacon Hill fabric, available to the trade only.

Cushions, The Cross Décor and Design, Vancouver, thecrossdesign.com. Ceiling moulding, Lloyd Cutting, Vancouver, mudslingerdrywall.com.

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