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Just WRIGHT, GREEN AND BUSTER BY HEATHER MACLEAN // PHOTOGRAPHY BY SANDY MACKAY

Drew and Lindi’s home is bright and fresh. In the living room, colour, texture, proportion and an eclectic art collection make this room a favourite gathering space. OPPOSITE: Drew, Lindi and Buster pose on their welcoming front porch.

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Drew Wright works on the new fence in the yard, being careful not to damage the gardens that skirt the property. Lindi Green walks barefoot through the yard, placing labels beside her blooming bulbs, pampering her summer and fall plantings, now that

LEFT: The home opens most of the interior renovations are complete. into a sunroom filled with an eclectic mix of antiques and special You would never assume this small home with modern finishes and happy and cheery demeanor. “Lindi’s face lit up when we saw this house,” pieces. Drew made designer-inspired décor is more than 60 years old until the young, hip he says. “The look on her face is what drew me to this place.” Lindi the wall-shelf, couple talks about their search for the ideal starter home. They saw the potential right away, as they toured the partially updated mounting her collection The couple’s desire to own had been stirring for years, but Drew’s home close to downtown and their families. They could paint. They could of doorknobs onto tour in 2008 put the search on hold for a year. The hunt finish the basement. They could renovate the sunroom and the bathroom. an antique stair riser. BELOW LEFT: A full began in 2009. Their home needed to have historic value, combined with And they did. After purchasing the home, Drew and Lindi got straight to work view of the living room, the right price tag. These qualities led them to a number of wartime homes with the help of handy family members to make the home their own. They which combines colour scattered throughout Collingwood. And while each had its own flavour laid floors and stone, painted, framed, refinished and installed for months. and natural elements. Dand stories of lives lived, a quaint single-storey, two-bedroom drew the The bathroom was first. They gutted it down to the subfloor, leaving BELOW RIGHT: The white galley kitchen is roomy couple in immediately. only the bathtub to anchor the renovation. Lindi’s brother, Braden Green and efficient. It leads to Drew says the character and size were just what they were looking of Green Painting, installed subway tile as the tub surround and the new a pantry and servery. for and the front porch addition and abundant windows gave the space a pedestal sink, anchored by slate flooring. Continued on page 82

80 ourhomes mid summer 2011 ourhomes mid summer 2011 81 feature In the master bedroom, Drew and Lindi’s childhood dressers, now painted white, stand side-by-side. BELOW: A peek into the bathroom with teal accents.

BLOOM EXPLORE INHALE RELAX... He also helped paint the interior, varying degrees of refreshing white with muted dashes of colour to suit his sister’s desire for a simple backdrop to accent with functional antiques and fun and funky décor. SUMMER! The original, hardwood floor carries throughout the airy space, moving from the living room, into the enchanting spare bedroom at the front of the FIND YOUR DREAM WITH home, past a series of cubby hole closets harkening back to the building style of the 40s and into the master bedroom. SERVICE The master looks out onto the beautiful backyard while providing a serene setting for the couple to retire to after their hectic schedules come to a close for the day. This is Lindi’s favourite space, evident in the smile that crosses her face every time she walks through the doorway. “It’s airy, organic, clean and comfortable and just a wonderful place to be,” she says. MEMBER OF THE GEORGIAN TRIANGLE REAL ESTATE BOARD AND THE REAL ESTATE BOARD “It feels like a cloud.” Drew and Lindi’s childhood dressers sit side-by-side, joined in their likeness, and painted white chocolate. Light fills the home’s centre from three interior windows in the sunroom (renovated with flooring and lighting from theGeorgian Design Centre). The diffused light falls on the home’s local art collection, which includes works by Andrea Rinaldo, Bofoto, Bree Stark, Embracing Wonder Photography and pieces by Drew and Lindi themselves. MAUREEN SHERRY AGGIE CHRISTINE EMMA ROSE MARIE HELEN CHERYL GRAHAM The small living space, bathed in paint by Benjamin Moore, demanded GOWANS RIOUX DAVIDSON SMITH BAKER FEAVER LIGHTBODY WEATHERALL MCDONALD meticulous planning and efficient choices. Lindi wanted enough seating to BROKER OF RECORD BROKER, SRES SALES BROKER SALES BROKER SALES SALES SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE, SRES REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE, SRES entertain comfortably, but also wanted the space to feel larger. A downsized couch and a couple of antique chairs placed just so accommodate conversation and create picturesque vignettes. “We like to recycle used items by giving COLLINGWOOD T ORONTO BEAVER VALLEY them facelifts,” says Lindi, who paints and recovers her retro finds. 705.445.7085 416.642.1429 519.599.1195 The look is eclectic, but simple. “I don’t want to marry a specific style,” she says. “I would rather date or have a love affair with different pieces to create a style that reflects my personality.” Continued on page 84

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CLAIRWOOD-july2011-ourhomes-AD.indd 1 11-07-12 9:36 AM feature FAR LEFT: A welcoming guest room features a comfy daybed and antique dresser. LEFT: Poppies on the wall add a touch of whimsy to the servery, which leads down the steps to the basement and outside to the landscaped backyard. BOTTOM LEFT: Buster’s leash, toys and towels are tucked into baskets that hang on the wall at the Lighthouse Point Circa 1864 w/Views Kayak the Beaver River Christie Beach back door. BOTTOM RIGHT: Drew plays Choice of 2 & 3 bdrms., 4 bdrm., 1.5 bath, 2160 ft2 1.18 acre building lot overlooking 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, guitar in his music Water & mountain views. Enjoy 49+ scenic acres. the river. Min. to Thornbury, 3700 sq. ft. 20 private acres room downstairs. Some w/boat slips & garages. Min. to downtown Meaford. Peaks & Georgian Bay Club. w/views, tennis & pond. $209,900 - $425,000 $975,000 $189,000 $949,000

A peek through the opening in the wall, past the built-in shelves that were so popular decades ago, is a pristine kitchen. Tuscany beckons as you enter the quaint space, renovated by the previous owner and Nottawa Kitchens. The terracotta floor tiles and the butcher-block countertops lend an old-world feel. A table sits against the wall acting as both a dining area and prep surface. Beyond the kitchen is a pantry and bar area where the couple’s dog Buster, lovingly nicknamed Fred, eats his meals. Lindi says the character of the house shines through the “jig Waterfront Estate Turnkey Waterfront Waterfront at Great Price Sun, Sand, Ski! saw” layout. “I like all of the cubbies and closets and bump-outs and 8 bdrm., 6 bath, 5765 sq. ft. 3 bdrm., 2 bath, 1160 sq. ft. Quaint 3 bedroom,1 bath 3 bdrm,3 bath, quirkiness,” she says. 90 ft. shoreline. Ideal for 2 fami- Sweeping views as far Cottage nestled in the trees. Great location, 5 min to top The pantry leads to the back door and a set of stairs heading down, lies. Private, unique, must see! as you can see. private, views, well maintained. of Beaver Valley Ski Club. past a vibrant orange door, into the basement. When he’s not at his $1,795,000 $349,900 $279,000 $339,000 recording studio in Barrie or playing the local music scene, Drew is reveling in his music room in the partially finished basement. Having done much of the building work himself, he is elated to finally have his own space to work on his songs and jam with friends. “It was part of the selling features of the house,” he says. “There was space downstairs where I knew I could finish off a music room.” He painted the room a soft, calming shade of green (Providence Olive) and refers to it as his “hobbit hole.” All paint was purchased at Robinson’s Paint and Wallpaper . It’s all about the View! Gorgeous Farm! 159 Acres Park Like Setting Private Garden A drum set sits at the ready in one corner, flanked on either side by a weathered, leather sofa, while the rest of his collection of instruments, Spectacular 48+ acres - build Immaculate, open fields, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 840 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1100 sq. ft. your dream home. Pond and pond, bush, trails. Large Bright, ground level corner Ground level Garden Home, including a mandolin, banjo and didgeridoo, act simultaneously as décor barn. Steps to the ski hills. drive shed, small log cabin. unit, lots of green space. attached garage. and fodder. Posters of Jeff Buckley, Led Zeppelin and complete $649,000 $740,000 $205,900 $255,000 the inspirational space. Continued on page 86

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Lindi pours a cold drink out on the deck. TOP RIGHT: Buster sits in the shade in front of the gardening shed at the back of the yard. MIDDLE RIGHT: The well-tended gardens are in full bloom. BOTTOM RIGHT: Drew built the fence and created a space for entertaining on a warm summer’s night.

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