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on the block. My sisters and I were allowed to play out front
but we were forbidden to walk on the grass. When Nonno was
around, we’d run and tumble and inch along the perimeter of the
lawn like we were walking a tightrope. One minor slip of the foot
and he stopped and glared or shook his fist.
I’d peek around corners and watch as he crouched,
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tended to a patch of grass or tamed the roses to crawl up the side
of the house.
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surrounded by beds of lettuce and pears, cherries and plums
swayed in the fruit trees. The backyard was a feast for the senses
with the heady scent of sweet pea pods and tomatoes warm
from the sun. It was a labour of love and an art that I’ve come to
appreciate over the years.
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A Customized Beauty.
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Photography By
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STYLE PICKS
Fresh And Lovely
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HOME RESOURCE DIRECTORY
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DECORATING
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BARBECUE SEASON IS UPON US and I cannot wait to get
started! The flower boxes are planted, the patio furniture is out, now
we will keep our fingers crossed that Mother Nature sends some love
our way.
This summer we have decided to test our green thumb and plant
some vegetables. Last year we were given a cherry tomato plant in a
pot. It was such a success and required very little maintenance that this
year we are going to try a few more edibles. I have scoured the Internet
looking for appropriate vegetables to grow in pots for our zone, and
now we are ready to take the plunge. How hard can it be, right? A few
peppers, beans, tomatoes and of course, herbs. Hopefully, we can stay
on top of the watering and they will produce some nice bounty. We
will keep you in the loop. But in the meantime if you have any great tips,
send them our way!
One of our favourite things to do when summer rolls around is to
spice up our décor. I change out the curtains to a light-weight linen,
throw the heavy blankets into storage and bring out a couple of pretty
throws. I also change up my pillows with fresh spring colours, storing
the wool and velvet ones for the winter months. Decorating touches can
make a world of difference, without having to spend a lot.
If you are thinking of making any changes to your home, or simply
upgrading with a few accessories this summer, think local. We love
to shop local to support those in our community. Take a look at our
resource directory to find everything you need. There are so many great
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to feature. Cheers! Have a fabulous summer!
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When Virginia and her family set out to build a
bigger home, they started their search for the
perfect lot in the Richmond Hill area. “We’d looked
there for years. We liked the open space and the
bigger property. We had a nice lot in our old home
but we wanted more privacy.”
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A friend recommended Belmonte Homes, and after connecting
with owner Fausto Savonarota, they knew they had found a builder
they could partner with.
Luisa Maringola and partner Marisa Lupo, owners of Lumar
Interiors first met the family over 20 years ago. “She called on us to
help her with all the custom drapery for the home she was living in
at that time. Over time, we eventually designed and provided custom
furnishings, upholstery and drapery for every room in her home. We
developed a wonderful working relationship,” says Luisa.
When the family embarked on their new-build journey, they called on
Luisa once again to assist in the design and furnishing of the new 10,000
sq. ft. space. “I like traditional and things that don’t go out of style,” says
Virginia. “Modern can be beautiful, but I don’t want to replace things
every year. I love neutral colours and things that are timeless.”
Together, Virginia and the Lumar Interiors team discussed colour
and style preferences and came up with a traditional look and feel
for the home. “We were involved from the ground up,” says Luisa.
They spearheaded choices on colours, finishes, custom drapery and
furnishings, floor plans and accessories while taking into account the
family’s lifestyle and how they’d be using the space.
“The goal is to always help the client achieve the vision they have for
their home.” Continued on page 20
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After working with Virginia for many years, the design team was
able to anticipate what colours, fabrics and styles would largely appeal
to her, making the selection process virtually seamless. One of Virginia’s
largest concerns was making sure the colours coordinated throughout
the home. “There was a running joke with Virginia and her family while
we were working on the design of her home,” says Luisa. “If Virginia
wasn’t sure about something, her kids and husband would say ‘Call
Luisa.’ I took that as a compliment, knowing she trusted the advice and
guidance we offer her.”
Virginia also says their symbiotic relationship with the builder
helped achieve the beautiful end product they had envisioned. “Fausto
was also very good when he suggested things,” she says. “He’d point out
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what was in and what might work. He’s a nice gentleman to deal with.”
From the magnificent exterior, an oversize, solid wood door from
Doorland Group Inc., opens and grandeur awaits. Inside the spacious
entryway, elegance abounds with high ceilings and large marble tiles
from Interstone Marble & Granite Ltd. laid on a diagonal by
Global Tile & Contracting Inc.
The entrance is flanked with a spacious living room and dining
room. Rich gold details in the intricate mirror, custom drapes and glass
coffee table blend with a fireplace mantel by Multi-Cast Design Inc.
In the dining room, layers of millwork in the ceiling trim and deep
crown moulding create a luxurious space to dine and entertain.
A staircase with open risers leads to the upper hallway.
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DESIGNER
OUR HOMES speaks to Luisa Maringola
and partner Marisa Lupo, owners of
Lumar Interiors.
What do you love about design?
We love working with beautiful fabrics,
patterns and materials. When we get
new samples, it’s like Christmas! We
truly believe your environment affects
you emotionally and psychologically.
Making it comfortable and beautiful
is important. Why do we wait for a
two-week vacation to enjoy some
beauty? We should smile every time we
walk through the door. Our homes are
havens. Let’s make them beautiful.
What is the best part of starting a
new project? The excitement the client
feels when we start showing fabrics,
colours, furniture selections – that is the
best part. We always show two to three
options or combinations of materials
and we love seeing our clients get
excited about one of them. Then, we
build on that until it comes together.
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Chestnut-coloured hardwood from Weston Flooring Ltd.
runs throughout the home and warms the space with a vintage and
timeless look.
The spacious kitchen, one of Virginia’s favourite spaces in the
home, was custom designed by Villa Kitchens & Fine Cabinetry
and houses everything a culinary aficionado can think of. Task
lighting, funky red stools tucked into a granite-topped island and
lots of space to store pretty kitchen treasures make it beautiful and
functional. Candelabra-style chandeliers add elegance.
Windows throughout the home from Ostaco Windows and
Doors provide plenty of light, especially in the family room where the
ceiling soars and the windows enhance the height and dimension of
the space. Continued on page 22
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Upstairs, a tray ceiling, four-poster bed and cosy sitting area create a beautiful
master suite. A small hallway to the master bath is fitted with a hidden gem – an
elegant makeup vanity.
The stately master bathroom gleams with roman columns, a large soaker tub, and
finely honed marble and mosaic tile. Red window treatments throw a splash of colour
into the mix. “My bathroom is just so beautiful,” says Virginia. Plumbing throughout
the home was done by Riva Plumbing Ltd.
Though Lumar Interiors is one of the most long-standing interior decorating
companies in Richmond Hill, they started as a home-based business offering custom
window treatments and eventually evolved to offer a full range of services. “We can
provide as much or as little as the homeowner needs to complete their decorating
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distributors of tile, marble, limestone, granite, slate,
hardwood and vanities in Canada. Family owned and
operated, their spacious and modern 14,000 sq. ft.
showroom in Vaughan provides flooring materials for
residential, commercial and industrial clients alike.
Displayed throughout the showroom are extensive design
options that provide customers an excellent visual for how
a product might look in their home. The knowledgeable
staff is able to offer information to help customers make
the right choice for their renovation projects. Co-owner
Eddy Mastrogiuseppe says the company takes great pride
in having won the Consumer Choice Award for 2007, 2008,
2009, 2010 and 2011. “Out of 9,000 businesses, we’ve
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marble flooring to create a lavish bathroom can go a long
way toward bringing their vision to reality. “Today, people
are putting in more luxurious materials,” Eddy says. “We
import our products from 20 countries spread over five
continents. Basically, we search the world for the newest
and latest trends. We tend to look firstly to Europe. They
have always been trendsetters and that hasn’t changed.”
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home, the transitional and contemporary options available
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destination for contractors and homeowners.
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white and light greys,” Eddy says. “The shiny look is
back in and is very popular now. If you look at magazines
that look is showing up in new homes and remodelled
homes everywhere.”
FAVOURITES: Eddy admits, “I love the look of the
large format tiles, and the more rectangular patterns
versus the square patterns. The 16-by-32-inch tile is a
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Year after year, the tentacles of
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and seemingly, overnight, new
communities are springing up across
the region. Although grateful for the
growing inventory and 21st century
layouts, many homeowners in these
subdivisions lament their newly built
homes lack personality.
Sondra Manchisi, co-owner and design consultant at
Woodbridge’s gift and home décor store, Arti & Mestieri, suggests
no house has to be mediocre. “A builder’s house doesn’t have to be
something just out of the box, something boring,” Sondra says. “You
don’t always have the budget to own a custom-built home, but you
can still make your place look different and unique.”
Soon after moving into their four-bedroom, 3,000 sq. ft., newly
constructed Woodbridge home eight years ago, Sondra and her
husband, Robert, began the task of converting their generic,
suburban house into a welcoming, one-of-a-kind space for their
growing family. “We took most of the finishes the builder put in
and removed them,” Sondra says. “We actually had the builder not
put in some of the vanities. So they left them in the basement, and
we’ve used them for the laundry room.”
Sondra’s years of studying art, her training as a photographer and
running a home décor store with her sister, Rosanne Valitutti for the
past 17 years have all combined to foster her keen and creative eye.
She encourages her customers and anyone interested in making
their home unique to stretch their imagination. “I designed this
shelf for this space because it’s a big hallway,” she says, pointing
to her favourite feature in the home – a magnificent, custom-built,
floor-to-ceiling bookcase. “We designed it and had a carpenter
build it for us to hold books and collectables. People don’t always
think to do something like this. They think they’ll put in a bench,
put a table here, a mirror there, not usually bookshelves. Don’t be
afraid to break some rules.”
Standing in the wallpapered family room amongst coffee table
books, throw pillows, vases, an area rug and a decorative mirror over
the fireplace, Sondra demystifies the steps necessary to customize
any home. “It’s not about hanging some pictures and you’re done. It’s
about layering with carpets, artwork, wallpaper and trying to make
it closer to what you are looking for, making it cosy and warm. All
the lighting, draperies, wallpaper, furniture and accessories in my
home came from our store, Arti & Mestieri.” Continued on page 32
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Sondra considers lighting an important
design detail and has paid particular attention
to her choices for each room – even the
mudroom. “Most people don’t put a high-end
light fixture in their mudroom,” she laughs
and indicates the room’s light fixture, “But we
did. It’s a part of your home, so why just think
of it as a mudroom and a place to dump your
shoes and bags?”
An easy way to add a striking touch to any
room is to switch out the original lighting and
incorporate chandeliers, pot lights and picture
lights throughout. Marble tiles installed
by Romari General Contracting and
Jatoba Brazilian cherrywood hardwood from
Frontier Flooring Inc., carry through the
main and second floors providing continuity
to Robert and Sondra’s home.
White wainscoting, crown moulding and
cabinetry against Benjamin Moore’s Acadia
White walls offer an airy, monochromatic look.
“I love whites and creams,” Sondra admits. “It
makes a space look bigger, and you can’t go
wrong with white. I find if you keep everything
consistent, your home will flow nicely.”
White kitchen cabinets from KCC
Chooka Cabinets replace the builder’s
cabinetry and have been further customized
and enhanced with distinctive hardware,
under cabinet lighting and pot lights inside
the glass cabinet doors. A white subway tile
backsplash, marble mosaic tiles above the
stove and kitchen window and limestone
countertops by Marble Trend are additional
ways an otherwise average kitchen can be
made to look extraordinary. “I didn’t want
to simply stop at the stove, so we carried
the mosaic tile around the perimeter of the
kitchen window. That brings another special
feature into the room.”
Sondra suggests even small details will
elevate an uninspired space and give it a look
of sophisticated elegance. “People tell me they
would never display their dishes,” she says.
“Mine aren’t expensive, but I buy beautiful
plates and beautiful cups and then I use them.
If everything inside the cabinet is pretty, you
don’t have to worry about hiding it. My dishes
are all simple and white.” Continued on page 34
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my usual rule of thumb, the masses of eye-catching blooms vindicates
its place in most garden circumstances. Just be sure to hide that weedy
vegetation with some nice foliage companion plantings such as dwarf
daylily, coreopsis or sedum.
Coneflower Facts
Commonly known as purple coneflower, and possibly Canada’s
most popular native wildflower, Echinacea is simple to cultivate.
Indigenous to the central plains of North America, it performs best
in full sun but also adapts to partial shade situations. It is drought
tolerant after it establishes. Most varieties are considered large by
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Echinacea Purpurea “Raspberry Truffle”
cultivar and can range anywhere from 12 to 40 inches. Echinacea
petals are edible and can be made into a savory spread, added to fruit
salad, or sautéed with onion to add to various recipes. Coneflower
is a strong and resilient plant resistant to deer destruction and
damage from most garden variety pests such as aphids, caterpillars,
grasshoppers, Japanese beetles and whiteflies. The only exception is
the Leafhopper. Though Echinacea is impervious to most sickness,
Leafhoppers transmit a disease called aster yellows, which often
causes the flowers to form abnormally and remain green. Echinacea
are also susceptible to powdery mildew.
Remedy For The Common Cold?
Frequently cited for its medicinal attributes, it was aboriginals who
dubbed Echinacea “snakeroot,” because its thick, black roots were used
to treat snakebites. First Nations also used Echinacea as a cure-all for a
wide range of other illnesses. Continued on page 38
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performs amazingly is Echinacea “Pow Wow,” with vivid, deep rosepurple petals that retain their colour even longer than the original.
UÊ Echinacea Purpurea “Raspberry Truffle”: This is a short and
sturdy selection of coneflower with salmon pink blossoms held upon
thick chocolate stems. I often prefer the shorter varieties, including
Echinacea “Kim’s Knee-high” and “Echinacea Red Knee-high” as
they take up less room and can be placed towards the front of the
perennial border.
Tomato Soup
Since then, the healing properties of Echinacea as treatment for
cold and flu viruses have become recognized world wide. Although
the cure to the common cold seems forever elusive, and although
the herb’s countless advocates claim that it possesses anti-viral and
immune-boosting properties, there has been little scientific evidence to
substantiate these claims.
So Many Varieties To Choose From!
The genus Echinacea was named after the Greek word “echinos,” which
means hedgehog or sea urchin and refers to the prickly, spiky central
cone of the flower. The old garden standby, Echinacea purpurea had
proved to be very easy to hybridize. Recent cultivars produce a rainbow
of delicious flower colourations and types consisting of single, double
or quilled varieties in hues of magenta, orange, pink, purple, white,
green and yellow. Some varieties even boast petals that change colour
over time. Continued breeding breakthroughs will surely follow to keep
up with the demand for these ever-popular garden perennials. Below
are a few of my favourites.
Melanie’s Plant Picks
UÊ Echinacea purpurea “Magnus”: Though common, this original
heritage favourite still makes my cut. Its magenta petals are held
horizontally, making the blooms appear even larger. And with its
rusty-orange centre, who says pink and orange don’t go together?
It’s also very robust and multiplies quickly. A close cousin that also
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UÊ Echinacea Purpurea “Razzmatazz” Pink Double Delight:
I adore the uniquely shaped pom-pom flowers of this coneflower.
Its showy blooms have a rose-pink centre with magenta, daisy-like
surrounding petals. It’s another shorter, sturdy variety of coneflower
that is easy to place, even where space is limited.
UÊ Echinacea “Big Sky Sunrise”: Large and architectural, this
elegant butter-yellow coneflower is a beauty to behold. Its five-inch
blooms have an orange centre with petals that fade from yellow to
cream with age.
UÊ Echinacea “Tomato Soup”: Tomato Soup is a bright, tomato-red
coneflower whose five-inch-diameter flowers feature slightly drooping
petals with rounded, dark yellowish-brown centres. Tomato Soup is
also one of the larger varieties of the coneflower family.
As with all perennials, be bold and
plant in groups with repetition
throughout your garden to get
maximum impact from this
marvelous statement plant. Keep
your Echinacea looking its best by
deadheading regularly to extend
its blooming period, and bring a
Echinacea
purpurea
bouquet inside
as they
also make an excellent cut flower. In fall, leave
your Echinacea standing as the seed heads provide winter interest to
the often barren landscape. Plus they provide a food source for local
songbirds. And if you haven’t yet already, why not experiment with the
immune enhancing properties of this famous herb the next time you
contract a cold. Science fantasy or science fact; you be the judge! OH
Melanie is a certified horticulturalist and landscape designer.
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