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Designers take on holiday decorating in 2020 — a virtual tour of homes in Metro and Whistler...

Re-imagine Gift Giving Gift Guide for 2020

Virtual Holiday Celebration New ways to connect this holiday season… Cover Image: Janis Nicolay Photography Nicolay Janis Image: Cover |

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Re-imagine Gift Giving GIFT GUIDE FOR 2020

For years we’ve been shying away from extravagant gifts and shifting more toward giving the gift of experiences to our loved ones. Creating memories that are long-lasting are some of the most cherished gifts we can offer, but we are living in extraordinary times, and giving the gift of experiencing life is going to be harder this year more than any other. Movie or concert tickets, cooking classes and getaways aren’t on the table this year. Here’s what you can do instead to make this holiday season a special one.

FOR THE PERSON WHO NEEDS FOR THE PERSON WHO FOR THE PERSON WHO 1 FOR THE PERSON YOU MISS 2 SOME TENDER LOVING CARE 34CAN’T SIT STILL LOVES MAKING MEMORIES Who hasn’t appreciated receiving The best thing about gift baskets One of the biggest trends of If you were planning a get- a care package when they’re a is that they’re easy to assemble! 2020 has been a shift away from together with loved ones over long way from home? A lot of Pick out a nice wicker basket for in-person toward virtual meet- the holidays but, like many, are people won’t be able to join their the person who could use a bit ups, and the same can be said of unfortunately unable to connect loved ones for the holidays this of pampering over the holidays classes. From learning new recipes in-person, don’t fret. Instead of year due to travel restrictions, and pack it with a bottle of wine, to making holiday ornaments, you dwelling on the loss of cherished but targeted gifts to remind the fizzing bath bombs and a scented can continue to meet people and time together, why not brighten person you’re missing that you’re candle in their favourite fragrance. pick up new skills, and this, from the spirits with the gift of your shared still thinking of them go a long way. Goodies like fresh-baked cookies, remote comfort of your own home. memories, past and present? Build a There are plenty of subscription gingerbread or chocolate bark also For your loved one who craves a beautiful photo book online and fill packages from the Atlas Coffee go a long way as they can be made bit of mental stimulation, why not it with pictures, or start from scratch Club, for the person in your life from scratch and are easily shared. give the gift of an online master with an empty scrapbook and a who loves their daily caffeine hit, class? Learn new recipes directly disposable camera or polaroid and to Sockbox—a subscription service from Gordon Ramsay in your own make some new memories together. that sends the recipient a new pair kitchen, the art of storytelling from of stellar socks every month. literary minds like Neil Gaiman and Margaret Atwood or music composition from Danny Elfman.

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How to Host a Virtual Holiday Celebration

THE HOLIDAYS ARE A TIME TO CREATE LASTING MEMORIES. WHILE THIS YEAR HAS BEEN DIFFICULT FOR MANY, YOU CAN STILL CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH YOUR LOVED ONES EVEN IF YOU CAN’T BE IN THE SAME ROOM.

Whether you’re isolating for your own safety or unable to travel, technology has enabled us to continue to socialize and spend quality time with the important people in our life while maintaining a safe distance. It all starts with coordinating a holiday feast.

COORDINATE A PLAN VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES own decorations together—from everyone. Holiday-themed bingo 1 HOLIDAY FEAST 2 THAT INVOLVE EVERYONE garlands to snowflakes to hang in to play around the dinner table Good food brings people together, If you have little ones, incorporate your windows or from the fireplace or a classic movie that can be no matter how far apart they may some fun activities that can be mantle. Go for a walk outside in enjoyed by all are other ways be, which is why a hearty meal is enjoyed across the generations. the snow and collect fallen twigs to round off the festivities and, central to any gathering. If you’re Have everyone stock up beforehand or pinecones and spray paint your with a Netflix party app, you can planning to celebrate the holidays on tinsel and coloured cardboard own gold and silver decorations. now partake in these activities with family and friends across time paper or send them all an ornament With a little bit of guidance, in real-time even while apart. zones this year, pick a time of day kit before the party starts. Make your these activities can include that works for everyone involved ARRANGE A VIRTUAL and plan to host your feast at the 3 GIFT OR CARD EXCHANGE same time. If each person around You can also host a virtual gift the virtual table can contribute exchange. The key to hosting a one element of the recipe for successful exchange is to set a everyone else to follow—whether budget, assign every member of it’s a turkey dinner with stuffing and the party a recipient and ensure vegetables or a festive brunch with you have enough time to ship Eggs Benedict and mimosas—you gifts to one another before the can make the experience feel real, big day. To make the experience almost as if you were all together, feel more inclusive, you can also cooking together. When the meal start a card swap. Pop a festive is ready and devices are charged, card in the mail and circulate it set up a conference call on a until everyone has received it and platform like Skype or Zoom and added their own special message, set your camera in the middle of or send out animated ecards that your table so you can enjoy your everyone can enjoy all at once. delicious meal together. Plan a holiday playlist in advance as well, with everyone contributing their favourite carols, to play in the background while you cook and eat.

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Chocolate Lava Cake There’s nothing quite like a spongy cake with a gooey chocolate centre to warm the soul, which is why chocolate lava cake is the cherry on top of a special holiday meal. At a time when everyone will be indoors, perhaps with a few candles lit on the windowsill illuminating the softly falling snow outside, we all need a bit of warmth.

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Local artist Sam Siegel captures the beauty of on canvas

SAM SIEGEL IS AN ADVENTURIST “I was always inspired by landscapes through and through. He’s happiest because I’m very much into hiking outdoors, bouldering, hiking, or oth- and rock climbing and mountaineer- erwise exploring Vancouver’s natural ing, which is the main source of my beauty. So it’s no surprise that the Bur- inspiration,” he said. His early work rard Inlet, Spanish Banks, the Chief and was very abstract, and over time he Howe Sound are all regular features on developed it into something more his canvases. Siegel is a painter and the recognizable with a touch of whimsy— owner of Sam’s Original Art, a gallery all while staying true to his stylistic flair. located in the heart of Vancouver’s But what truly sets Siegel apart is his Armoury District. “I just want to… try devotion to making art more afford- and capture that feeling I get when I’m able to the average connoisseur. The all alone in the mountains,” he said. painter described visiting galleries on

the Granville strip with his father, some- greens and cobalt blues. The rest of Giclée. Traditional printmaking involves thing he did often as a 19-year-old try- the time he spends marketing himself. taking a high definition scan of an ing to keep the fire in his belly ignited. “I always wanted to be an artist and original painting. Even that has become There, he searched for inspiration and I wanted to be able to offer fine art more affordable for artists in the last noted the exorbitant price tag on origi- reproductions at a more affordable few decades. Before, artists had to hire nal artwork. At 24, he opened a gallery price,” he said. So he began experi- printers, but with flatbed scanners it’s and jumped into the role of full-time menting. Experimenting with different become easier than ever for artists artist with both feet. It wasn’t a smooth printing techniques until he settled on to reproduce their work. For Siegel, transition by any stretch, and he’ll though, quality was just as important. admit it. It took two years for him to get going as he figured out how to run a Giclée is a printmaking process that business while making time for what uses an inkjet printer. Siegel uses was most important—painting. archival pigment-based inks to keep the colours in his prints as close to “It feels like I have two differ- those of his originals as possible, ent jobs,” he laughed, “it’s sometimes hard to be in- nearly indistinguishable from spired when you’re running his hand-brushed canvases. To the business.” That hasn’t boot, archival inks last longer stopped him though. The and protect the colours from young artist spends three the harmful effects of the sun. days a week painting and, It’s still a relatively new process when he does, you’ll find him in reproducing fine art, but one completely engrossed in his he believes will make beauti- work, latex gloves on, painting ful work more widely available. broad brush strokes, bringing Visit his gallery at 1736 W 2nd the sky and the water to life, or Avenue or view his artistic process tiny details in rich maroons, moss online at samsoriginalart.com.

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Hiring a Contractor WAYS TO ENSURE THE you know whether your contractor Former clients CONTRACTOR FOR YOUR is the right fit, and how do you find would also be more than one? Here are 7 ways to ensure a happy to share their experi- PROJECT IS RIGHT FOR YOU contractor has everything you need ences. “Your contractor should be able for a successful renovation or build: to provide you with references that Welcome to our 3rd annual educa- give you the assurance they can per- tional series that aims to help our COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED form the work and meet your expec- readers unravel the many facets of 1 Online reviews can be a good tations,” says Mark Van Ek of Venture design, building and renovating! source of client experience, but keep Pacific Construction Management Ltd. In our 1st article, we discussed the in mind that many contractors may variety of credentials that interior not have an online presence and EXPLAINS TO YOU IN DETAIL designers may have, and how to obtain most of their work by referral. 2 ABOUT HOW THEY CHARGE choose one that is right for you. “We only take a certain number of It is important to make sure you projects at a time so that we can offer like, and establish how often and in HAS A LICENSE AND CARRIES It is also important before you In our 2nd article, we gave you 15 understand the various ways a more personalized and expedi- a contractor can charge: what format you will communicate 5 INSURANCE Just as you carry engage a contractor to advise if you reasons why hiring an interior de- ent service”, says Tracy Zuccarello throughout the project. “We keep our insurance on your home for unfore- have any trades or suppliers that you sign professional for your home of SeaCity Homes. “Our clients refer Cost-plus model – adding a fee percentage on the cost of the work, clients updated on a daily basis, with a seen occurrences, it is important already know you want to use – if for build or renovation is imperative. us to their friends and families – it detailed site report,” says Van Ek. While that your contractor has a business example you have a tradesperson in Which brings us to our 3rd article – speaks to the positive experience and which is typically between 10% to 25% of project costs. Make sure to ask many contractors may offer weekly or license and carry insurance. “We the family. If the contractor has not equally imperative is hiring the right outcome that our new clients can bi-weekly updates, it is important that bring all of these documents to our worked with them before, it would not contractor to do the job! How do expect when they work with us.” whether there are hourly fees in addi- tion to this, which is also common. this be clarified before the job starts. very first meeting with our clients, so be unusual for them to decline your re- that they can enter into a contract quest – working with trades they have Monthly Management fee – charg- ESTABLISHES A DETAILED with us confident and knowing that used in the past is the only way that ing a monthly flat fee for management BUDGET AND PROVIDES we have all the bases covered”, says they can ensure the quality of work, rather than on the costs of the project. 4 UPDATES “We provide a de- Zuccarello. “In the many years we as the end result of your project is ulti- “We find this simplifies things for our tailed budget in advance of the work have been in business, we have never mately the contractor’s responsibility. clients, and at the onset of the project starting,” says Van Ek. It is important had to exercise our insurance, but we can accurately estimate how long to note that unless all of your design it’s imperative for contractors to have IS COMPLETELY TRANSPARENT the project will take”, says Zuccarello. decisions were already made before – it is how we protect our clients.” 7 “We are 100% transparent with Fixed Fee (lump sum) – “This is typi- you hired your contractor, it is virtu- all costs,” says van Ek, “we work on our cally only the case if the drawings and ally impossible for them to give you a RECEIVES MULTIPLE QUOTES clients’ behalf and in their best interests specifications are at, or close to, 100% 100% accurate budget – the numbers 6 FROM TRADES AND SUPPLIERS at all times.” Establish up front how you complete”, says Van Ek. If the scope would be established based on their While most contractors will have trades will pay for the various components and decisions on the project have not knowledge and past projects, which an and suppliers that they like to work of your project – whether it is paying been fully established – it is commonly experienced contractor can provide. with because of past performance the trades and suppliers directly, or considered a red flag for a contrac- There is however a huge range in many quality and service, it is peace of mind whether you will be providing a lump tor to offer a fixed fee for the work. areas of a build or renovation – fixtures for the client to be able to see a bench- sum to the contractor at the onset and and finishes can vastly range in cost mark for what they will charge – ask during the project to pay the bills. HAS A COMMUNICATION and often as the project progresses, your contractor how many quotes they STYLE THAT IS IN SYNC clients become more aware of the “We are an open book when it 3 typically receive on items like plumb- comes to finances,” says Zuccarello. WITH YOURS Just like your options and may opt for something ing or lighting fixtures, or services such design team, the communication with of higher quality than they had initially “It is part of why our clients trust us, as framing or electrical. “We always because they are fully apprised of your contractor should be comfort- planned. “It is really important that get at least two quotes, and more able and you should feel open to ask- your contractor provides detailed all costs and have access to every often three, from trades and suppliers invoice associated with their project.” ing questions both before and during cost reporting frequently enough that have given us good service in the the process. It is your contractor’s job to avoid surprises,” says Van Ek, past,” says Zuccarello. “We review the to make sure that you are educated “and should seek your approval on quotes with our client, so that they are on the decisions that will need to be any budget increases relative to the fully aware of the options – we make made and what the process will be budget that was established initially.” the decisions together as a team.”

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A Harbourside Holiday Home Recently PURE Design Inc. had the pleasure of redesigning a 1940s ranch style DECORATED BY house and the team was delighted to return and add holiday happiness to this Ami McKay, harbourside home. PURE Design Inc. Nestled in natural woodlands, the house looks, smells, and feels like Christmas. From the moment you step up to the door, Stoops Design starts the celebration with a beautiful asymmetrical garland that is paired with terracotta pots and baskets filled with spruce trees and greenery. RETAIL SPONSORS Pharmasave Caulfeild Village Inside you can smell the sweet holiday cookie station overflowing with confectionery, its fragrance mingling with invigorating citrus scents and fresh Hilary Miles Flowers green garlands. Christmas brunch is set with items from Pedersen’s Event Stoops Design Rentals, natural linens, handmade dishes and goodies ready to be gobbled up. Pedersen’s Event Rentals A custom garland drapes the river rock fireplace mantel and an abundance of coral amaryllis adorns the coffee table, both compliments of Hilary Miles Hunters Garden Centre Flowers. The Fraser fir, generously donated by Hunters Garden Centre, glows with warm white fairy lights and drips with natural wood beads, homemade wool pompoms, and playful decorations from Caulfeild Village’s very own FINE FLOWERS & CUSTOM DESIGNS EST. 1992 • housewares haven, Pharmasave. This room is ready for living! N°1 - 1854 West First Avenue, Vancouver, BC 1 877-737-2786 • www.hilarymiles.com Bedrooms are tucked away on the upper floor dressed with whimsy and Kids Help Phone sparkles of festive spirit. Live potted trees, sprigs of evergreens, and is always open. cloth-wrapped presents are sprinkled throughout this cozy home. We provide Outside, feel the warmth from the original stone hearth decked out non-judgmental with a custom wreath and garland by Stoops Design. A gorgeous e-mental health solutions for young 10-foot Fraser fir, draped in pepper berries, eucalyptus, and handmade people about any birch ornaments, takes center stage on the patio’s flagstones and problem or need. announces Christmas has arrived!

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A Bucolic Christmas

As you wind along the cedar-lined driveway you find yourself overlooking DECORATED BY green pastures with Romney sheep grazing in the distance. Two gambrel Sydney Carlaw, barns appear on the crest of the property: one housing the studio of Purity Designs Purity Designs and the other, the sheep. Farther down the small pebble pathway, a quaint cedar home is nestled amongst mature trees with a brook running beneath it. A natural garland around the Dutch door greets you as you approach this SUPPLIED BY: charming place of rest and refuge. In the kitchen, a stunning arrangement Potters of pine and white berries immediately echoes the pastoral setting Floralista Flower Studio outside. Fragrant cedar and lovely baking by Tweet Shoppe give the kitchen its welcoming scent of the season. Tweet Shoppe Next, oversized paper stars from Potters and the stunning lights on Hunters Garden Centre a Hunters Christmas tree draw you into the family room beyond. Turn towards the fireplace and take in the generous mantel arrangement by Floralista Flower Studio; you can’t help but feel Christmas is here! As you continue your stroll through the home, the coziness of the season and the feeling of nature is felt everywhere, from the scent of the pine boughs foraged in the surrounding woods to the twinkle of the tree lights. Designer Sydney Carlaw of Purity Designs invites you to escape the challenges of 2020 and experience natural serenity in her bucolic Christmas home.

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A Sustainable Holiday Season The natural landscape frames this home’s bold yet minimal red DECORATED BY facade. Guided by the stone path nestled amongst indigenous Gaile Guevara, flora and fauna, guests cross a bridge to an impressive front entry. Gaile Guevara Studio A simple yet thoughtful holiday arrangement of local holly, pine, and fir branches hang from the ten-foot high door – a perfect example of local dehydrated seasonal stems. SUPPLIED BY: Sustainability is top of mind as we honour the homeowners’ heritage, celebrating a Canadian-Icelandic Christmas in a softly lit setting with Indigo vegan faux furs, beeswax candles, and expansive ocean views beyond. Florist Trees from Hunters Garden Centre lend both the indoor and outdoor Provide spaces a festive air while the 25-foot long kitchen island is piled high with sustainable ocean delicacies such as oysters and seasonal local Barter Design baked goods from Temper Chocolate & Pastry. BC Designed BC Made Temper Chocolate & Pastry vessels from Provide overflow with delicious goodies and handmade 3050 Granville Street Barter Design planters are filled with creations by Granville Island Pedersen’s Event Rentals Florist or local flora foraged during neighbourhood walks. Hunters Garden Centre The gift of learning is showcased through a curated collection of books by Indigo highlighting zero waste lifestyles, health and wellness, planting a garden and much, much more. Dinner guests receive small gifts of appreciation such as a journal to document memories shared between loved ones. These are the gifts that keep on giving! Kids Help Phone is a Sustainability starts with better understanding our impact. Whether it nationally recognized is borrowing dinnerware from Pedersen’s Event Rentals or purchasing leader in youth mental from retailers who support sustainable living products, Gaile Guevara health and well-being. shares her tips on how to make simple yet beautiful holiday choices Last year, we provided support that help our planet. to young people 1.9 million times. In 2020, we expect our outreach to youth will have grown to over 4 million times across Canada.

34 I 2020 35 HomesfortheHolidays1.pdf 1 2015-09-21 11:40 AM 4 KARLA DREYER DESIGN

A Whimsical Christmas As you walk into this family home, you’re greeted with beauty, warmth and DECORATED BY a hint of glamour. The details of the living room have been complemented Karla Dreyer, by adding sophisticated touches while keeping the look fresh and family Karla Dreyer Design friendly. A flocked tree from Hunters Garden Centre sets the stage for C 4285 Main St this elegant, whimsical feel that is offset by gifts wrapped in simple craft M Vancouver BC paper with natural twine and greens. Nods to this musical family have Y www.flowerfactory.ca also been woven into vignettes throughout the living room. RETAIL SPONSORS CM 604.871.1008 The adjacent dining room presents yet another opportunity for whimsy Anthropologie MY with adorable trees and the homeowners’ collection of little houses. CY The Flower Factory Calming white and green florals from The Flower Factory adorn CMY the table, sideboard, and stunning floor-to-ceiling mirror. Again Pedersen’s Event Rentals K elegance and natural touches are combined: sophisticated black plates Hunters Garden Centre from Pedersen’s Event Rentals are finished off with linen napkins wrapped in twine. Deeper into the house beats the heart of this family’s home: the kitchen and family room. Here, the festive decor is simple, fun, fresh and, yes, whimsical. Meaningful vignettes incorporating both newer and vintage items captivate and enchant. The family room is all about appealing to the senses and keeping it cozy with gorgeous, plush textiles from Anthropologie, a few cherished items on the bookshelves, and fragrant eucalyptus wreaths above the sofa. The real fun though can be found upstairs in the kids’ rooms where small trees, stockings, and little treasures reflect the style of each child. Designer Karla Dreyer invites you to experience the Christmas magic that she has created.

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Walking in a Whistler Wonderland: A Rustically DECORATED BY Giovanna Perot-Averill, Chic Christmas Giovanna Averill Interiors Home Full Tucked within the majesty of Whistler’s rugged alpine landscape you’ll find this spectacular West Coast home. A modern take on mountain chalets, this beauty boasts a stunning façade of stacked grey stone, rising and falling RETAIL SPONSORS Of Holidays dormers, and massive expanses of windows that tease with indoor views. GardenWorks

Ready for memory making, board games or sipping hot toddies? Then Billies House step inside where you’ll be treated to candle-lit lanterns and twinkling Be Da Vinci’s Home birch trees from GardenWorks and Hunters Garden Centre set against Inspired! an impressive glass backdrop revealing commanding forest views. ByNature A glamorous Christmas tree, unabashedly dripping with over 500 icicles, QE Home beckons you into the living room with views of the patio and mountains beyond. Here, the Christmas décor intermingles warm and rustic informality Hunters Garden Centre with sparkling trimmings from Da Vinci’s Home. The onyx-clad den is dressed in shades of nature’s greens and browns with custom oversize moss wreaths from biophilic firm ByNature. www.gardenworks.ca The dining room delights with the glow of suspended candlelit orbs and unique floral creations by Billies House, while the kitchen invites Kids Help Phone you to linger over its woodland creatures, gingerbread creations, provides a critical and nods to Whistler snow-time recreation. lifeline of hope Upstairs the luxurious principal suite and private terrace cocoons you amidst and support. its soft colour palette, flickering candlelight, and luxe textiles by QE Home. Young people reach out by Lastly, awaiting the viewer at the base of the interior waterfall, is a mini phone, via our internationally Whistler forest with greens from GardenWorks, and don’t miss the spa with recognized website and its whimsical blizzard installation of over 2000 cotton balls (YES, cotton through our volunteer-led balls!) made by the caring hands of local teenagers as an expression of texting service. peer-to-peer support. Giovanna Perot-Averill welcomes you to her very merry Whistler Wonderland! Proud to support Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays

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