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WINTER 2012/2013
shabby chic
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TRENDS
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THE MOST WONDERFUL GIFTS always come from the heart.
Earlier this year, my grandmother gathered all of her granddaughters
around a dining table dressed with the most beautiful spread of teacups
I’ve ever seen. There were plenty of pinks, but also yellows, blues, reds
and golds. There were all sorts of florals and intricate patterns, cups from
sets with siblings in the mix and cups like no others.
My grandmother – more beautiful and regal than any teacup – allowed
each of her five granddaughters to peruse the selection. We ooohed and
ahhhed at each one, delicately lifting each cup from its matching saucer
and raising our pinkies as if we were sipping with the Queen herself.
Then, from oldest to youngest, we each got to select our favourite
from the bunch. I chose a pretty yellow and gold cup because it stood out
from the rest. Following everyone’s selection (and no disagreements!) my
grandmother did a random draw for the remaining cups and we divvied
them up according to her instructions. Once we all had our various cups,
there was a little bit of trading and bartering, but everyone ended up with
some beautiful pieces.
Now, every time I look in my china cabinet, I’m reminded of my
grandmother. Every drink from one of her teacups is special. The best
part: there was no particular occasion for this endowment of china, my
grandmother just wanted to know the cups she’d collected over many
years were being used and appreciated.
This holiday season, I hope to emulate my grandmother’s generosity
and thoughtfulness with every gift. I want each recipient on my list to feel
as special and warm as I do when I sip my tea from one of her teacups.
I’ll be exploring small and large stores across Waterloo Region to find
treasures that suit everyone.
I also can’t wait to spend endless hours in the snow this winter.
There are so many ponds in my neighbourhood begging to be cleared for
hockey; I hope to skate them all. My snowshoes are ready and waiting to
be strapped on as well, so if you see me tromping across a local park or
down a trail, I hope you’ll stop and say hello!
Wishing you the merriest of holiday seasons and a beautiful winter,
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE14
ADVICE16
EDITOR’S NOTE
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Top Trends For 2013
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STYLE PICKS
Gifts For Everyone On Your List
COMFORT ZONE
Two Stories Of Gorgeous Furniture
PEOPLE
Experts On Renos & Redesigns
ON THE
COVER
HOME RESOURCE DIRECTORY
A Warm
Winter Welcome
In Cambridge.
Story, page 36.
Photography by
Jason Hartog.
FINISHING TOUCH
Create A Sensational Seasonal Urn
features
HOME & BUILDER
Customization From Start To Finish
DECORATING
Oh, Canada!
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ORGANIZING
Wrap It Up!
FEATURE HOME
Snow White Home
REAL ESTATE
Your Winter Survival Kit
GOOD TASTE
How To Give Wine & Spirits
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SO MANY WAYS TO LOOK REALLY GOOD
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Don’t know where to begin?
Book an appointment with our designer
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WOW! IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE we are wrapping up our fourth
Whether you are wanting to
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add a new addition,
Total Home Design
can transform your house
into a home.
passion . partnership . creativity
issue already! As in all aspects of life, the golden question is… where has
the time gone? It has been an exciting and fantastic time nurturing and
growing this magazine. I have had so much fun meeting our advertisers,
finding beautiful homes, selecting style picks contributors, supporting
and learning about our local charities and laying out the content to bring
something informative and beautiful to our readers.
Thank you to everyone who advertises with us, as well as our gracious
homeowners who welcome us into their amazing spaces and allow us to
show you how they live.
Thank you to the entire OUR HOMES team who keep me focused, on
track and understand me (or at least try to): Tracy, Suzanne, Georgette,
Tara and Lynn.
Most of all I would like to thank Adrienne! You are a great Managing
Editor… without you none of this would be possible. You have incredible
writing skills, great people skills, an eye for detail and lots of patience.
Somehow you manage to pull together my “wish list” and bring our
readers something unique and beautiful issue after issue. I am so thankful
to have you! I am excited to welcome 2013 and I am looking forward to
working with you for the year(s) to come and watch our magazine evolve
and flourish. Thank you for making OUR HOMES Waterloo a beautiful
and successful magazine!
Mark Dorey
Design Consultant
Wishing everyone in Waterloo Region all the best for a fresh new year,
Tracie Zorzi, Publisher
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TRENDING
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Designer Stephanie Redmond
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RAW & INDUSTRIAL IN 2013
Another metal that will
continue to make its comeback
is brushed brass. Not the shiny
kind. That disappeared after the
financial crisis in the 80s. Brass
evokes quality and timelessness.
C a b i n e t h a r d wa r e , f a u c e t s ,
lighting; brushed nickel hasn’t
gone by the wayside, but we now
have a serious contender.
WAVE LEATHER PULLS BY SPINNEYBECK
CONCRETE WALLPAPER BY PIET BOON
DB HC DESIGN SOURCE
CUSTOM FURNITURE & WINDOW TREATMENTS
SPACE PLANNING
KITCHEN & BATHROOM DESIGN
RENOVATIONS
TILE & FLOORING
FABRICS
WOOD
Completely contradicting what
we’ll be seeing in paints, woods are
appearing softer, muted and greywashed. We’ll see a lot of smooth
looking oak in the market, wide
planks, very Belgian in feel. From
flooring to furniture, this natural
aesthetic will make the jump from
high-end to mainstream.
COLOUR
For the colour enthusiasts out there, it’s
definitely your year! With this natural base
of wood, glass and metal, colour will be hot
and anything goes. It may just be a pop
of colour, but the pop is definitely more
dramatic – more of a go big or go home
approach. Admittedly, after so many
beige years, it’s uplifting.
TECHNOLOGY
Trending forward we have to touch on technology. We’ve seen USB
outlets added to regular power outlets and thermostats that teach
themselves your schedule and that you can adjust from your phone. I can’t
wait to see what comes next but I know it will make our lives easier and
of course, more stylish! OH
CONCRETE
Concrete f looring, faux
wallpaper and products (yes, there
are concrete lights out there!) are
just some of what we’ll be seeing.
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BRYANT PARK REGENT BRONZE
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METALS
Hot rolled, cold rolled, powder coated, you name it; steel is an
unbreakable trend. Tables, chairs, tiles; the industrial trend is becoming
more refined than factory, but the presence of steel will be huge.
WALL COVERINGS
Poor old paint may just not be enough anymore. Glass, leather, metals
and wallpaper are just some of the wall cladding we’ll see in the upcoming
year. Using back-painted glass panels in a shower creates a completely
seamless wall leaving you with a translucent feel and no grout lines.
Leather tiles will also become more popular as a wall material (and floor,
actually) adding richness and texture to an otherwise drab piece of
drywall. It’s becoming available in several patterns and colours taking
the place of wallpaper for a slightly more luxurious effect.
USB WALL PLATE CHARGER BY RCA
Have designers been drawing inspiration from manufacturing
plants? Not sure. But we will certainly be able to decorate our homes
to look like one.
The wallpaper is fascinating because the optical illusion that it’s concrete
or another material is so realistic you literally have to go and touch the
paper to see if it’s the real deal.
THE NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT
With watermelons and popsicles a distant
memory, it’s time to forecast the upcoming trends
for 2013. Ironically, when I look at the number
“2013,” I think of space travel and futuristic
design. Maybe we’re not quite there, but we are
definitely heavy on industrial style – metals, glass
and a whole lot of technology and innovation.
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style picks
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON HARTOG
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“The best gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence
of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.”
– Burton Hillis
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ARTEFACTS SALVAGE & DESIGN
These fabulous finds take the guesswork out of holiday giving. You can find the perfect
gift for everyone on your list (including yourself!) at lovely local retailers.
HEER’S PAINT & DÉCOR
(1) Decorative Ball Set
These leather-inspired ceramic balls in
jet-black, rust and chocolate will add a
touch of class to any tabletop or vignette.
583 King St. N.
Waterloo
519.772.1127
(Plus two other locations in Waterloo Region)
www.heerspaint.com
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S.L. MARCELLA CARPETS LTD.
(3) Textured Carpets
Instantly update any room by laying down fresh
carpets from brands like Kraus and Maxwell.
You’ll find just the one for you in stain-proof,
recyclable materials and beautiful patterns like
“Frond” and “Diamond Touch.”
110 Frobisher Dr., Unit 1
Waterloo
519.885.2357
www.floorsfirst.com/marcellacarpets
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(4) Front Door Accessories
Jazz up an entryway with these special
salvaged pieces, including an antique mail
slot, cast iron door knocker, door knob
plate and decorative keys.
46 Isabella St. S.
St Jacobs
519.664.3760
www.artefacts.ca
GIBSON SOUND & VISION
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KARA’S STAINED GLASS
(5) Turntable
This modern LP-to-digital recording system will help
you get your favourite music off classic albums and into
your MP3 player. It also connects to your regular stereo
system, so you can enjoy albums the way you used to.
25 Columbia St. E.
Waterloo
519.746.8030
www.gibsonsv.com
(2) Candle Holders
Any home will sparkle with these beautiful
handmade stained-glass candle holders.
Buy one as a hostess gift or a set of three in
varying sizes to adorn a mantel.
325 Breithaupt St.
Kitchener
519.570.7110
www.karastainedglass.ca
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NEUTRON DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
(6) TV In Mirror
Add TV output to a glass surface with MIRROR
IMAGE technology. This product drives images
through glass for superior picture quality so you can
catch the news while you shave in the bathroom,
watch a movie over the fireplace while maintaining
a sleek finish, or project your favourite show in the
kitchen while you’re cooking up a storm.
105 Lexington Rd., Unit 15
Waterloo
519.742.9821
www.neutron.ca OH
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kitchen combines antiqued tan granite, maple
cabinets in Cinnamon and a tumbled slate
backsplash. BOTTOM RIGHT: A mid-level
lounge overlooks the wide-open living space.
Eastforest Homes Ltd. is a well-known
builder across Waterloo Region. The company (along with its subsidiaries,
Decora Homes, Deerfield Homes Ltd. and Adelaide Custom Homes)
builds in almost every new neighbourhood and has a floor plan to suit
any home buyer. Best of all, every home can be tailored and personalized
through all the options available at Eastforest’s impressive Design Studio.
Here, we take you inside one of Eastforest’s Signature models, the
Wentworth – a two-storey, 3,054 sq. ft. home available in two different
neighbourhoods in the region (Huron Village in Kitchener and Baden
Country Estates in Baden).
Perfect for entertaining, the Wentworth features a wide-open great
room with sky-high ceilings. A tall, cultured-stone fireplace with a
Virginia-style wrapped maple mantel is the focal point of the room, but
the space is also open to a raised lounge (perfect for a home office) and
the second level bedrooms.
Maple stairs and railings stained chocolate are topped with a velvety
sand carpet runner and lead right up to the bedrooms on each side of the
home – the master on one side and three modest bedrooms on the other.
The upper lounge, foyer and great room are all finished with engineered
hardwood floors in “Flaxen” and the bedroom floors are topped with
oatmeal-coloured comfy carpet. Continued on page 24
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE:
Eastforest Homes builds everything from
stacked townhomes to luxury townhomes,
eight-plex buildings and single detached
homes. The sizes vary from 1,246 sq. ft. raised
bungalows to 3,360 sq. ft. spreads – something
for everyone.
Eastforest’s subsidiaries are broken
down by specialty: Deerfield Homes is the
Condominium division, Decora Homes handles
Signature Collection houses, Eastforest Homes
itself builds Traditional Collection homes and
Adelaide Homes specializes in the company’s
Estate Collection.
EASTFOREST HOMES NEIGHBOURHOODS
You can find Eastforest Homes everywhere
from Kitchener to Simcoe and London, but
they’re most concentrated in the Region
of Waterloo, including in the following
neighbourhoods:
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: (1) The simple, neutral
master bedroom is the perfect example of how DIY
projects can come together, including the mirrors
arranged above the headboard. (2) Rich textures
and surfaces in the master en suite, such as granite
shower walls, create an alluring space. (3) Shabby
chic décor with feminine accents provide inspiration
for a little girl’s room. (4) Under-cabinet lighting
in the main-floor laundry room illuminates the
granite counter - perfect for folding fresh towels
and clothes. (5) This funky auto-shop bedroom is a
great use of space for a little boy.
Above the kitchen and dinette, one of the smaller bedrooms is set up
as a sitting room with a television, the other two are imagined as kids’
bedrooms – one male and one female – and are completely decked out.
Across the way (above the foyer and garage), the master bedroom is clean
and sophisticated with a DIY wall design many visitors will want to
replicate. It has the added bonuses of a long walk-in closet, a beautiful en
suite with a whirlpool tub and radiant in-floor heating, plus a walk-out
to a private balcony.
On the main floor, the kitchen and garage are connected via a possible
mudroom, which also leads down to a spacious basement. The kitchen
offers everything a family could need: plenty of storage in the maple
cabinets and walk-in pantry, an island with a breakfast bar for quick
meals and lots of counter space.
The Wentworth is available on lots 45-feet wide or larger and, as part
of Eastforest Homes’ Signature collection, includes nine-foot ceilings on
the main floor, granite kitchen counters, ceramic tiles on all hard surfaces
and hardwood flooring on the main level.
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Doon South: Eastforest Homes and Decora
Homes build semi-detached homes and
single detached homes in this Kitchener
neighbourhood. Surrounded by parkland
and green space, it’s also close to shopping
and the highway.
Highland Ridge: Shopping for a detached home
in Cambridge? This west-end neighbourhood
offers spacious lots and luxury homes with
three to five bedrooms. Best of all, they’re all
Energy Star Qualified.
Huron Village: Aspiring townhome owners
and detached home buyers alike are drawn
to this alluring community. Lush and green,
the Huron area in Kitchener offers greenspace
within the city. Eastforest Homes builds 22
different styles of homes here, so you really
can tailor everything to exactly what you want!
Riverside: Anyone drawn to the nearby Nith
River in New Hamburg will want to consider
settling in this neighbourhood. It’s tranquil
and perfect for small and growing families.
Vista Hills: This premiere new neighbourhood is a
getaway within the city. In true Waterloo fashion,
homes in the community integrate innovative
sustainability measures, including a new
clean water collection system and greenspace
protection programs. Continued on page 26
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At your appointment, you’ll work
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your new home to your unique
needs and tastes.
As you walk through each section,
opening drawers full of cooktops,
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Design Studio staff will help you
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any questions you have about
standard inclusions with your new
home purchase and what might be
considered upgrades. They’ll help
you personalize each space.
Homeowner appointments are
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p.m. on weekdays. If you’re not an
Eastforest Home owner, you can
still drop by during public viewing
times from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or 1 p.m.
to 5 p.m. on weekends.
The Design Studio is located at 155
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fantastic source for inspiration for
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THE PLACE: It’s easy to get lost in Cornerstone Home
T H E ST YL E: “We try to assess customers’ style,” says
SEASONAL: For the holidays, “we have a large selection of German
Interiors. The downtown Cambridge store is 50,000 sq. ft. of
Guberney, “we’re here to help with inspiration.” Cornerstone
Christmas ornaments,” says Benning. Visitors can find them in the
beautiful furniture and accessories. Owner Danielle Benning
Home Interiors offers a huge selection of ultra-modern,
new Cornerstone Christmas section. The store also has an eclectic
travels around the world to select every piece specifically for
metropolitan and traditional styles of cabinetry, sofas, chairs,
collection of accessories like vases, urns, candle holders and artificial
her clients so she’s proud to offer top quality items, whether
carpets and lighting. The store’s main lines for custom
flowers, which can be adapted to different seasons and occasions.
classic or contemporary, made in some of the most beautiful
upholstered sofas include Rowe, Robin Bruce, Klaussner
FAVOURITES: Every employee has her own favourite pieces.
and exotic places across the globe. This also means shoppers
and Southern.
Guberney says, “upholstery comes and goes, but I love classic
and decorators can walk into Cornerstone Home Interiors and
WHAT’S HOT: Benning says marble pedestal tables have been
cabinets. I could put one with something very formal or I could
find very different pieces that go together. “We’re very eclectic,”
hot sellers lately, as have pieces in jewel tones and leathers. On
dumb it down.” Shoppers walking in to Cornerstone for the first
says Michele Guberney, Cornerstone’s Store Manager. “You
the other hand, Guberney says French furniture is popular too,
time are drawn to some of the most unique pieces, such as antler
can come in and take something traditional and pair it with
which is a testament to the wide variety of products Cornerstone
chandeliers and Union Jack ottomans.
something contemporary.” They’re also willing to work with
has on offer. “Anything with that aged, distressed look draws lots
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Even when unlit,
artfully arranged
wood in or near
your fireplace
will impart
a feeling of
warmth in your
living space.
CANADIAN
PHOTO BY BRANDON BARRE
decorating
Taking inspiration from
the great outdoors:
acorns, feathers,
ornithological prints.
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Whether you’re from
Canada or not, it’s
hard for anyone
not to be inspired by
the true North and
its beautiful elements,
which we are lucky
enough to find in our own backyard,
the great outdoors.
Here are my three favourite ways to
incorporate our heritage into our homes.
Create a rustic vibe with
historical wooden items; antique
skis, or a weathered sled.
1. THE USE OF FABRIC: Add Canadian character and charm to your
home with the simple use of textiles.
Glamwood:
Nero Tile from
Stone Tile Inc.
Woodgrain fabric:
Cinnabar from
Robert Allen
If you’re looking for
another option next to
the real thing, there
are many imposter
materials that mimic
the natural look and
feel of wood.
Plaid Upholstery: Whether it be gingham, tartan, or tattersall, this popular
pattern consisting of several crossed horizontal and vertical lines (usually
in two or more colours) speaks directly to the essence of Canadian settlers.
My favourite way to incorporate it in décor is with upholstery. I personally
prefer it in smaller doses, such as for sofa pillows or dining room seats,
however a club chair completely covered looks amazing as well.
Cosy Throws: Curling up on the sofa on a cold winter’s day wouldn’t be
the same without one of these. Here are my three favourite classics:
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Point Blanket: It wouldn’t be right if I didn’t start with this iconic
blanket by The Bay – this wool Point blanket dates back to the 18th
century and used to be traded. It continues to be a number one seller
and is sold exclusively by The Hudson’s Bay Company.
Faux Fur: Fox, mink or coyote – these Canadian creature-mimicked
furs can be the perfect Canuck-inspired addition to your space for
added comfort and even luxuriousness.
Matelassé: Meaning quilted, padded or cushioned, and normally
referring to hand-quilted textiles. It is meant to mimic the style of
hand-stitched Marseilles, a type of quilt made in Provence, France.
Incorporating these fabrics into your décor can be the subtle hint of
pattern and texture you’re looking for.
2. THE USE OF WOOD: Nothing warms up a space quite like the
use of natural wood.
Walls: I particularly like walls sheltered in large, real-wood planks.
Douglas fir or cedar – both known for their distinctive grain patterns
and tight knots – are each suitable choices when it comes to selecting
the type of wood to use.
Accessories: Dress up the inside or the surrounding area of your fireplace
with logs of wood – even without the use of fire, this actually does create
a feeling of warmth too.
3. THE ADDITION OF ANTIQUES: If the northern vibe is the look,
an old piece of Canadian history is most definitely calling. Usually
an item made of wood, such as an old sled, pair of skis or a rocking
chair will feel the most rustic and true to the heritage.
My tips for antique hunting:
• Do your research before heading out – know what you are looking for.
• Bring with you a magnifying glass to check for dates, signatures,
imperfections.
• Touch, smell and handle the piece. Get familiar with what you’re
looking to buy before you buy it. If you have any doubts, don’t be
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It’s a hassle to wrap on the floor one day and in the dining room the
next, spending time moving from room to room, squeezing in wherever
you can and trying to avoid rogue dog hairs and carpet fluff.
Dedicate a small space for wrapping to make things easier on yourself.
Corinna vanGerwen, an editor, writer and stylist who offers creative gift
wrapping services and workshops in the Toronto area, says “crowded equals
crinkled.” A large dining table made to seat six to eight people is great, but
you can manage with a smaller table, desk or kitchen island, as long as it’s
not too shallow. You need space to spread out. vanGerwen suggests a surface
that’s at least five to six feet long and two to three feet deep.
SUPPLIES TO KEEP ON HAND:
Essentials: tape, scissors, tissue, paper, ribbon
Bonuses: Toppers and gift tags. vanGerwen prefers double-sided tape
and likes to keep a variety of paper on hand.
Rolls vs. Sheets: Not sure which type of paper to buy? Sheets of
wrapping paper will have creases, but they’re also easier to store. Rolls are
smooth but take up more space and can get squished more easily.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR SPACE TIDY
vanGerwen’s number one rule for creating a gift wrapping station that
works: have a spot for everything. Pick up a few plastic containers to store
your supplies so you can tuck them away when they’re not being used. Try
a wastebasket for storing your rolls of paper – “when it’s full, you know
you need to stop buying paper,” laughs vanGerwen.
T-shaped ornament and jewelry stands are perfect for storing rolls
of ribbon.
Most importantly, keep everything in one place so you always have it
handy when you’re ready to wrap.
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FOR PRETTY GIFTS
“Enjoy it, don’t stress about it.” As soon
as you relax, wrapping becomes more fun and
is easier, so you end up with a nicer finished
product. Take your time and don’t rush.
“It’s a pretty present – don’t forget you’re
celebrating something!”
2.
Give yourself time to wrap carefully:
“Fold corners nicely and pay attention to the
small details,” says vanGerwen. Take care to
have good craftsmanship. Even a gift wrapped
in the plainest paper can be turned into
something special.
3.
It’s always fun to add a topper. Try a
sprig of cedar, jingle bells, small toys for kids or
a candy cane. Anything other than a bow will
jazz up your presentation. “You can have so
much fun with those,” says vanGerwen. “You
have the opportunity to get really creative.”
4.
You can do a lot with material selection.
Choose a fun, patterned paper and some nice
ribbon. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but nice
materials will make wrapping more fun. Get
creative by trying different materials like a map,
wallpaper scraps or pages from old books. OH
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WHITES
BY ADRIENNE BROWN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON HARTOG
FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS BY PINK POPPI
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From the outside, this
French country manor
has always looked like it
belongs in Cambridge’s
historic Blair Village.
The interior, on the other
hand, is a different story.
When Debra Desforges and her
husband Roger purchased the home,
the interior was outdated, dark and
disjointed. However, Debra, a designer,
saw its potential. She transformed the
interior to fit the home’s exterior design
and her family’s needs.
Now, after a top-to-bottom redesign,
the house is for sale once again. This
time around, the chic home, in this
historic neighbourhood with ties to
Langdon Hall, has a more cohesive feel
– all thanks to Debra making it more
romantic and functional. “Now it feels
like a destination home,” she says.
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“I believe in investing in good pieces,”
says Debra, who pulls together her shabby
chic style with lots of whites and creams.
OPPOSITE TOP: Debra’s angled desk adds
interest to her bright and clean main-level
office. BOTTOM LEFT: Debra painted all
the colourful abstract canvases that line
the dining room wall behind the long table.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Debra re-discovered
these mirrors in the basement and now
they’re a perfect entryway accent.
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Although the home is for sale because Debra and Roger are drawn to
a new property and project, Debra says it will be hard to leave this space
behind. “I designed it to be timeless,” she says. “It’s open but not too open
concept. I think it’s great for family entertaining and friends.”
After gutting every room and sanding all the ceilings and floors,
Debra changed all the trim in the house. With the help of Denis McEwan
and Jerry Ramseyer from Renown Cabinet Systems Inc. (her go-to
contractors for a variety of projects), she upgraded narrow, ineffective trim
to bold, replica French design edging around every doorframe. “Jerry and
I design and Denis and Jerry build anything we come up with. Everything
is custom,” says Debra. She has worked with Denis for the past five years
and with Jerry for about 17 years.
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Regardless of what other projects she has on the go, Debra insists that
working on your own home is the ultimate labour of love. “I like that you
can go into one of my homes 20 years later and it’s actually better,” she
says. This home is proof her work not only stands the test of time, but
overcomes it.
Early in the renovation process, Debra had all the floors replaced.
Len Koebel Flooring Ltd. finished all the four-inch plank wood floors,
except in the kitchen where Debra had pre-finished flooring installed.
All the walls are white or very light in colour, painted by Daryl Longre.
The bright whites and natural light create a space that is airy, open
and soft. When daylight just won’t do, beautiful light fixtures from The
Lighting Shoppe in Cambridge illuminate the interior. Continued on page 40
ABOVE: The home’s huge kitchen
opens into the breakfast and dining
rooms and heavy oak doors lead
out to the foyer and to the mainfloor laundry. TOP RIGHT: Debra
Desforges serves up croissants and
coffee in her casual breakfast room.
RIGHT: The dark wood island is
flanked by white cabinets and two tall
chalkboards display the Desforges’
most-loved recipes.
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LEFT: Debra’s
French country
style is carried into
the master bedroom.
BOTTOM LEFT:
The romantic en
suite features a
soaker tub, hisand-hers sinks and
plenty more storage.
BOTTOM RIGHT:
The bookcase at
the top of the stairs
only comes out a few
inches from the wall.
“I injected it into
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says Debra.
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In the kitchen, the main hub of the home, Debra added quartz
countertops and topped the large island with marble. Two tall chalkboards
cover one end wall, which leads to a powder room and main-floor laundry.
All appliances came from Appliance Plus.
The dining room is f lanked by tall windows looking out on a
beautiful, established yard. The dining space is large enough to seat 20
people comfortably.
When they’re not hosting, the Desforges eat their more intimate meals in
the breakfast room. This space used to be a sunroom, but Debra wanted to
convert it to an all-weather room and an easygoing, bright dining space. She
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painted all the walls white and had the original Terracotta floors sandblasted.
About her décor style, Debra says, “most people like matchy-matchy,
but I don’t. I went for elements that are similar but not the same. Most
people are so afraid to experiment.”
The sunken living room on the left of the foyer features comfortable
furniture, including a weathered coffee table from Cornerstone
Home Interiors and handmade wood furniture from Gibsons Home
Furnishings. While the fireplace may look like it burns wood, it’s
actually gas without the glass. “You can only install one like it if you have
a real fireplace to begin with,” says Debra. Continued on page 42
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The Desforges’ four children love to come home
and stay in these beautifully-decorated spare
bedrooms, each with its own en suite. Pale paint
and French country furniture and décor make
them feel like a bed and breakfast retreat.
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To the right of the foyer is Debra’s home office, which has its own
fireplace, plus a large desk where she can spread out her latest project.
At the top of the stairs, double-wide doors open to the master
bedroom. Debra designed a small candle-lit fireplace for the far side of the
room and added plenty of shelving and cupboard space, which the master
originally lacked. “I’m all about storage,” she laughs.
Each of the other bedrooms and bathrooms is slightly different, too.
One spare bedroom carries the French country theme from top to bottom,
including an en suite with a white clawfoot tub. At the opposite end of
the hall, there’s a more contemporary room. While it has similar colours,
it’s set up as a secondary office and a sitting room and has a more modern
bathroom. Regardless of the style, when she’s redoing a bathroom, Debra
does not scrimp on fixtures.
As for the exterior, Debra left most elements as they were, except for
the roof. Thomson Roofing Inc. replaced the existing roof with a charcoal
timber design. She wanted the landscaping to be as relaxed as the décor inside,
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The Desforges are selling their home through Kevin L. Haight
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say that personal preparedness is key to successfully weathering the
worst that nature can throw at us. According to Dave O’Brien, division
manager of corporate security and emergency management for the City
of London, “We ask everybody to be able to self-sustain for a period of
up to 72 hours. When we experience major disasters, it could take up to
that long to get to people.”
So what does it take to “shelter in place” (the term management personnel
use) if you’re expected to be able to take care of your family for three days
during a disaster? “You’ll need to fulfill your basic needs of warmth, food,
medicine and, for your own frame of mind, communication,” advises O’Brien.
“Communication can help you to get through an event emotionally.”
A trip to a local retailer will supply most of what you need and
something to store it all in. There are also many types of premade kits
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Radio and batteries or crank radio
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Extra car keys and cash
Important papers (identification)
Non-perishable food (ready-to-eat items that do not require refrigeration)
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Clothing and footwear
Blankets or sleeping bag
Toilet paper and other personal items
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Backpack/duffle bag
Whistle (to attract attention, if needed)
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O’Brien suggests that the bag or bin be stored on a shelf in the
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You’ll need a camp stove or barbecue to cook on, but remember not to
use them indoors for safety reasons. Make sure you have an extra tank of
fuel on hand, as well.
Big storms usually mean power outages, so you won’t be able to use
credit or debit cards. O’Brien suggests that $200 is a good amount of cash
to have on hand, kept in a waterproof bag or container.
Keeping warm in the middle of a “snowmageddon,” like the one that hit
many parts of Ontario two winters ago, can be a challenge. O’Brien gives the nod
to natural source heating like fireplaces or candles – though he says that both
can prove to be fire hazards and must be used carefully – but says that kerosene
powered heaters are a bad idea. However, if this is something you want to try, he
says that inexperience can prove very hazardous. “Get it, read the instructions,
understand it, practice lighting it – all in advance. Doing it on the spur of the
moment during an emergency isn’t the right thing to do,” he adds.
Special provisions need to be made for pets. “Most people consider them
part of the family, so they need to be considered just like everyone else when
planning. Make sure their water, food and medicines are accounted for.”
If you’re undertaking a road trip during winter months, make sure you check
out the weather conditions carefully before starting out. Drivers on Highway
402 learned that lesson in December of 2010, when over 300 cars were stranded
for several hours or days, depending on when they received help. “Most of those
drivers weren’t prepared. Some of them used floor mats wrapped around their
legs to keep warm. We get in too big a hurry in this hustle and bustle world
to get somewhere. When driving in the winter, check for upcoming weather
conditions and have a car kit prepared,” advises O’Brien.
An emergency kit for your
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• Tow chain or rope
• Compass
• Cloth or roll of paper towels
• Warning light or road flares
• Extra clothing and footwear
• Non-perishable food and water
• Axe or hatchet, small tool kit
• Booster cables
• Ice scraper and brush
• Road maps
• Matches and a “survival” candle in a
deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink
or use as an emergency light)
• Fire extinguisher
• Methyl hydrate (for fuel line and
windshield de-icing)
• Flashlight and batteries
• First-aid kit with seatbelt cutter
• Blanket
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B U B B L E B AT H O R S H O W E R ?
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a comfort zone. A place where family
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enjoy each other’s company. A house is
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where we want to be with our things
and the people we care for.
FAV O U R I T E P I E C E O F F U R N I T U R E
I N YO U R O W N H O M E : An antique
chest from Rajasthan, which my partner
purchased for me for my 30th birthday.
It is sentimental, functional and sort of
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good taste
the season
of giving
INCORPORATING
WINE & SPIRITS
INTO YOUR
HOLIDAY GIFTS
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BY TONIA WILSON
The season of giving is upon us and for many of us,
the list is long. What to give the boss? What to give the person who has
everything? Is there something interesting to take to a holiday party other
than the old standard of a bottle of cabernet sauvignon? Well, hopefully I
can help in this department, as there’s a world of fun gift-giving options
out there. Of course there are all sorts of budgets, but I’ll try to at least
point you in the right direction for possibilities. Consider the following
as a shopping list for all your gift-giving needs! (If you are unfamiliar with
any of these wines or beers just ask for help while in your local liquor store,
they should all be readily available).
HEADING TO A HOLIDAY PARTY?
Try taking a bottle of prosecco or cava, both are festive sparkling wines
that won’t break the bank.
A BOTTLE FOR THE BOSS?
A cabernet sauvignon from California, an Amarone from Italy or a
burgundy from France are always solid choices. Or try a 10, 20 or 30
year-old tawny port, this will last longer than one bottle of wine and will
remind your boss how great you are over and over again.
THE FATHER, BROTHER, FATHER-IN-LAW, AND SO ON…?
Put together an interesting basket of beers, choose all different varieties
to allow a real taste experience. Fill it with wheat beer, stout, Abbey-style
ale, an India pale ale and anything else that seems interesting.
THE MOTHER, SISTER, MOTHER-IN-LAW, AND SO ON…?
Why not try a bottle of something floral, sweet and pretty. Dessert wines
such as icewine, Beaumes de Venise, moscato or late harvest wines are a
real sweet treat and are the perfect way to finish off a meal or to sip chilled
as an aperitif before dinner.
THE FOODIE IN YOUR LIFE?
Choose a region in the world such as Spain or Niagara and then fill a
basket or wine crate with wines and food products from that area. You
can add olive oil, cheese, mustards, preserves, etc.
If you have a little extra time on your hands you can always make some
gifts that incorporate wines and spirits. Here are a couple of suggestions
that are easy and delicious!
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CLASSIC FRENCH CHICKEN LIVER PATÉ
Give this as a hostess gift with a nice baguette and a
bottle of Chardonnay from France or Niagara.
2 tbsp unsalted butter
½ lb chicken livers, cleaned
½ cup white onion or shallots, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
½ cup dry white wine
Salt and pepper to taste
• Melt butter in a pan, add
onions and thyme and cook
until onions are translucent,
about 10 minutes.
• Add wine and reduce for
1 minute.
• Add livers and cook through,
3-4 minutes. Place everything
in a food processor, pureé to
smooth and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place mixture in a glass crock or decorative ramekin
and keep refrigerated until ready to give. Spread paté
on bread slices and serve with chilled white wine.
LIMONCELLO
Here is an easy recipe for
the sunny liqueur from the
Amalfi coast in Italy. The first
year I lived in Rome I made this
as a Christmas gift for everyone
in my family. On returning to
Canada for the holidays I was
stopped at Customs with a
suitcase filled with the yellow
bottles. Fortunately for me
(and my family), the Customs agent was Italian and let
me pass through with my clandestine stash!
5 large lemons, washed well
750 ml vodka, a mid-priced brand is sufficient
2 ¾ cups sugar
2 ¼ cups water
• Peel the zest from all the lemons, making sure to avoid
the white pith. Place in a large glass jar along with the
vodka. Cover and let stand for 2 weeks in a dark place.
• When ready, heat sugar and water in a small pot,
stir until sugar has completely dissolved. Let cool to
room temperature.
• Strain vodka into sugar mixture and divide into
decorative bottles for gift giving. Make sure to serve
Limoncello straight from the freezer in small sherry
glasses or shooter glasses. Salute! OH
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Neutron is the first and only call you need to make.
Whether you want to do everything yourself, have us do it for
you, or something in between, Neutron’s experts can help you from
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GRAND VALLEY TILE & CARPET
Since 1959, Grand Valley Tile has been providing flooring
solutions for retail and residential and commercial projects
across Southern Ontario. The showroom displays a wide selection
of vinyl, hardwood, laminate, carpet, cork, bamboo, leather, and
of course tile and mosaics.
Fo r t h e r e t a i l a n d
residential customers, our
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showing you ways to add
colour, pattern and texture to
floor and wall designs. Our attention to detail helps to alleviate
the frustrations of choosing from the many choices that are out
there.
The project managers then manage the installation from
start to finish with many touch points with the customer along
the way. Our qualified staff are industry trained, attending
product knowledge classes on all floor types, shower systems,
and installation methods including subfloor analysis and
waterproofing. Nothing is overlooked.
For our commercial customers, we have the capacity to handle
large multi unit residences, offices, churches and universities…
to name a few. Our estimators and installation crews have many
years of experience with all commercial flooring products.
Come see us with your ideas at Grand Valley Tile and we’ll help.
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It is important to us that
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the process every step of the way. Guaranteed.
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SCHWEITZER’S PLUMBING CENTRE
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Home
401
finishing touch
BY ANDREA RAMACIERI
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BONNIE FOX
Fill your urns this season with foraged finds from your own backyard!
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MATERIALS
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Urn
Earth
NATURAL STONE CITY
GORGEOUS GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
Chicken Wire
Bundles of
Foraged Finds
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DO
Fill your urn
with earth.
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Lay a piece of
chicken wire over
the earth.
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Add hydrangeas,
sumac and dogwood.
For a festive touch,
tuck non-breakable
ornaments, in groups
of threes, into
the arrangement.
Beautiful!
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1. Pine 2. Juniper 3. Spruce
4. Cedar 5. Dogwood 6. Hydrangea
7. Sumac 8. Tamarack/Larch
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w i n t e r
Begin placing greens,
starting at the outer
edges, alternating
items in a circle.
Continue to the
centre of the urn. Fill
until overflowing.
2 0 1 2 / 2 0 1 3
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OH
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