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Bre Baker STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION* brings cycling, 24 1. DESIGN rowing and yoga The Collections Builder Profiles together at Hive 2. PROJECT AWARDED Fit Co. P31 3. CONSTRUCTION 28 4. PROJECT COMPLETE Jul 2017 Meet the Neighbours: 5. OPEN TO STUDENTS Sep 2017 The Gimblett Family Grows Together in Creekwood 34 1 2 3 4 5

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NEW SHOWHOMES What’s New in Ambleside OPENING in The Collections this spring! Details inside! LOCATION GRADE LEVEL & STUDENT CAPACITY A NEW CHAPTER Heritage Valley is a collection of neighbourhoods in The new school in Chappelle (Heritage Valley) IN CREEKWOOD: 43 ON THE COVER Blended family prepares to . The new school will be built in the west will accommodate: tie the knot this spring! Adventure : section of the Chappelle neighbourhood at the corner • Kindergarten to Grade 9 Deja Gimblett hams it up for the camera in her Homes by CreekLife Maker Series: of Chappelle Green and Chappelle Way. • 900 students Get to know a local duo who crafts Beautiful Vacation Spots for Avi living room. P28 cozy creations here in YEG. LifeinCreekwood.com the Whole Family

Questions or Advertising Inquiries? *Please note: this information is provided by the Edmonton Public School Board. CreekLife is published by Catapult Marketing. ForLifeinCreekwood the latest updates.com concerning 2 attendance area boundaries, please visit www.epsb.ca/schoolsnewschoolsandmodernizations/chappelle/. Inquiries can be directed to [email protected] LifeinCreekwood.com 3 Area Map & Amenities

Public Transportation Sport & Recreation Churches 1 Century Park LRT 5 Ellerslie Rugby Park 17 Ellerslie Road Baptist Church 39 111 Street & 23 Avenue NW 11004 – 9 Avenue SW 10603 Ellerslie Road SW Creekwood is serviced by Edmonton 3 Jagare Ridge Golf Course 18 St. Thomas More Catholic Church Whitemud Dr. Transit System (ETS) with direct 14931 – 9 Avenue SW 210 Haddow Close NW service to Century Park. 2 Kinsmen Twin Arenas 16 St. Margaret’s Anglican Church 1979 – 111 Street NW 12603 Ellerslie Road SW 75 St. Shopping, Dining & Entertainment 4 River Ridge Golf Course 37 Terwillegar Community Church 99 St.

111 St. 5685 Windermere Boulevard 1751 Towne Centre Boulevard NW Cineplex Odeon 6 Snow Valley Ski Hill / 19 19 City Facilities 7 1525 – 99 Street NW Rainbow Valley Campground 13204 Rainbow Valley Road NW Ambleside ECO Recycling Station 13 21 23 Whitemud Dr. 15 Cineplex Odeon Windermere 14710 Ellerslie Road SW 20 11 6151 Currents Drive NW 27 Terwillegar Recreation Centre 2051 Leger Road NW 38 Riverbend Library 31 Currents of Windermere 460 Riverbend Square NW Rabbit 11 William Lutsky YMCA 32 6004 Currents Drive NW 2 Anthony Terwillegar Dr. 1975 – 111 Street NW 20 Whitemud Library 38 Hill Rd. 35 22 17 Ellerslie Corner 4211 – 106 Street NW Henday Dr. Ellerslie Road & 111 Street SW Schools (Public) 27 1

34 LRT Line 24 Health & Safety 28 Safeway Windermere 13 Harry Ainlay High School 29 5110 Windermere Boulevard SW 30 8 (Grades 10–12) 24 Fire Station: #20 18 23 Ave. NW 4350 – 111 Street NW 2303 – 105 Street NW 2 6 9 Save On Foods Ellerslie 4 11180 Ellerslie Road SW 33 Johnny Bright School 26 Fire Station: Heritage Valley 36 (Grades K–9) 12025 Savryn Drive Shoppes of Terwillegar Gardens 37 66 St. 29 1331 Rutherford Road SW 14135 – 23 Avenue NW 39 Hospital: Misericordia 25 Lillian Osborne High School 16940 – 87 Avenue NW 11 Anthony Henday Dr. Sobeys 34 10 (Grades 10–12) 28 1109 James Mowatt Trail SW Hospital: Grey Nuns 9 5 2019 Leger Road NW 22 21 1100 – Youville Drive NW 8 South Edmonton Common 3 16 10 17 Ellerslie Rd. 33 Ellerslie Rd. 1978 – 99 Street NW Schools (Catholic) 25 Police: Southwest Edmonton Station 14 Archbishop Joseph MacNeil 7 35 1351 Windermere Way SW 28 Ave. SW 5015 – 111 Street NW (Grades K–9) CREEK 750 Leger Way NW 26 30 Terwillegar Market Parks & Recreation 23 Avenue & Rabbit Hill Road NW 15 Louis St. Laurent (Grades 7–12) 141 St. Terwillegar Dog Park 11230 – 43 Avenue NW 23 20 Whitemud Crossing 10 Rabbit Hill Road NW

WHITEMUD 170 St. 127 St.

FUTURE LRT LINE 42 Avenue & 106 Street NW Mon. Fee Otterson (Grades K–8) Mowatt Tr. James 14 Chappelle Dr. SW Calgary Trail 1834 Rutherford Road SW 41 Ave. SW 41 Ave. SW 31 Southpark Centre 3803 Calgary Trail NW 36 Mon. William Irwin (Grades K–6) 2629 Taylor Green NW 32 Whole Foods (Summer 2016) 3803 Calgary Trail NW

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NEW SHOWHOMES Chappelle Way; City Homes will have a new the area. When all are completed, there will showhome for their Caspia in The Collections be approximately 10km of trails throughout Prominent Homes has opened up a new at Creekwood project coming early summer Chappelle. showhome in the southern area of Creekwood 2017. Hillview Master Builder will have a new on Chappelle Way. showhome in Orchid in The Collections at UPDATES FROM THE CITY OF EDMONTON Creekwood coming late summer 2017 There is another showhome parade taking JAMES MOWATT TRAIL: shape in Creekwood along Chappelle Road. CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Allard Blvd/Desrochers Gate South to 41st New homes by Alquinn Homes, Kirkland Avenue: Completed—two lane upgrades to Homes, Klair Homes, and Prominent Chappelle Way was constructed all the way to James Mowatt Trail and the connection to the Homes will be opening in late spring/early 156th Street last fall. A new connection to 41st intersection at 41st Avenue SW. summer 2017. Ave will happen in 2017. 41 AVENUE: In The Collections at Creekwood (west of New stages in Creekwood were completed and James Mowatt Trail East to the Calgary Trail Creekwood), Mattamy Homes showcases their are available for home sales through the new Interchange: Completed—two new lanes. townhome collection, and Alquinn Homes showhomes. and First Avenue Homes introduced new James Mowatt Trail West to Heritage Valley semi-detached showhomes last spring. Klair The 41st Avenue SW engineering design is Trail: Currently in the engineering phase, to Custom Homes and DKH Homes showhomes underway from 119th Street to approximately be upgraded within the next two years. are now open on Cushing Place, and Mill 156th Street. Street Homes will be opening in spring 2017. CALGARY TRAIL INTERCHANGE: The walking trails were constructed north NOW OPEN VISIT OUR In The Collections at Creekwood (west of of Chappelle Way in the utility corridor, to Creekwood), there is a parade taking shape on expand the connection of walking trails in Timelines subject to change

RABBIT HILL RD. ANTHONY HENDAY DR. 9 NEW Looking for construction updates Visit the city’s website for information here: throughout the City of Edmonton? http://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/your-neighbourhood.aspx. ELLERSLIE RD. 111 ST. SHOWHOMES! 141 ST. 170 ST. FITNESS ACTIITIES CHAPPELLE DR.

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GATEWAY BLVD. IN CREEKWOOD 41 AVE. SW CHAPPELLE WAY Fitness classes are coming to Creekwood again this summer. Watch for announcements on the website and social media. Get ready to get fit in the community in 2015! Participate in great activities like Yoga, Zumba, Bootcamp Alquinn Homes | First Avenue Homes | Klair Homes | Mattamy Homes | and tons more – for free. DKH Homes | Mill Street Homes | City Homes See i Creek An urban escape.

Creekwood is perfect for people who want to feel like they’re living out of the city. Some people want to live in the middle of the storm. Many don’t. Creekwood’s residents appreciate a healthy separation from the goings on of their busy everyday lives with the comforts ofL beingifeinC at home.reekw Theyoo wantd.co plentym of paths to walk their dogs, greenspace for their kids to play, and a healthy dose of nature to explore on the weekend. uiet calm conenient A SW community south of Ellerslie Road at 141 Street Home | Rosalyn Lazaruk

I will admit, the wall mural did eat up a chunk of my being, I chose to leave my overlay white with the option budget, but I am okay with it being the splurge item in of changing it up in the future. You can go so many the room. Being a novice wallpaper installer myself, I directions with this product and it doesn't just stop with knew that I wanted to bring in Justin, owner of Justin the MALM… myoverlays.com is definitely worth checking Theriault Wallcoverings and Paint, for this project. This out for your next DIY project! Taking the dressers one mural had to be a perfect match, so I was ready to watch step further from their big box origin, I added some and learn! beautiful brushed brass decorative hardware.

My next thought was how to get new lighting, window I loved the idea of adding a warm metal like brass into treatments, nightstands (with storage), and décor the mix, so I found a beautiful modern glass and brass organized, all while staying on budget. The big one for fixture at HomeSense to replace the existing drum shade me was the nightstands! ceiling fixture. I knew I could reuse my side table lamps, as they are the perfect size and shape, even with the To make things even more complicated, our nightstands new décor. need drawers! We live in an older home with small closets, so we need extra storage. I did find some Textiles are my favourite way to complete a space; soft beautiful three-drawer dressers that fit the wants and pink sheets to bring out the pink in the mural and a needs list, but they didn't come anywhere close to black and white dot duvet to create a clean, comfortable fitting the budget – that’s where IKEA comes in. I knew and modern balance for the look. Rich, soft green the MALM three-drawer dresser was the perfect size; velvet panels with a brushed brass rod for the window however, it definitely needed some DIY love! treatments add a final touch of softness to the space.

Textiles are my A colleague of mine mentioned an amazing company favourite way that makes overlays for IKEA furniture, and when he showed me the piece he had redone, I couldn't believe to complete it was IKEA! I chose the white MALM for the clean, crisp feel and added a diamond overlay. The overlay product a space. Rosalyn is one of material can be easily be painted any colour; for the time Edmonton’s top home décor authorities, so with her valuable insight, you’ll surely be able to create your own DIY Rosalyn Lazaruk, design expert and masterpiece in no time. owner of Wicket Blue Interiors, Learn more at Bedroom wicketblue.com. shares her most recent DIY project with CreekLife: a master bedroom Bliss: DIY makeover for the modern soul. I have been coveting the wall murals from Anewall, an online wall decor boutique, forever – in particular, the Décor with Bouquet of Peonies mural. With a new year upon us, I figured I deserve a new bedroom, and finally my dreams ROSALYN have come true… no pun intended! I have been living in a half-finished, half-painted bedroom with a broken dresser for far too long and I am so excited for the re- LAZARUK decoration of one of my soon-to-be favourite spaces!

8 CreekLife LifeinCreekwood.com 9 STUFF Creative Group: Thoughtful Designs Celebrating Canadian Roots

“Our Lululemon pop-up was a good test to gauge how the general public would react to our STUFF, because everything up to that point was mainly our friends’ and families’ opinions,” Erin explained.

A prime pop-up location during the busy holiday season allowed the girls to continue working on STUFF If you happened to stop by Lululemon’s following their first event, which led them to the coveted Royal Bison Art and Craft Fair later in the season. Whyte Avenue location or the Royal Bison

Art & Craft Fair over the holidays, you may BRINGING STUFF TO LIFE “Royal Bison features so many impressive designers and have been lucky enough to catch Erin Nagy Because this local duo doesn’t have a storefront, makers,” Erin added. “So to be alongside them selling and Shannon Fidler selling their STUFF: a Choosing which animals to use for their pillows turned Erin and Shannon shop for materials needed from STUFF was a huge deal for us, and the reception from locally crafted collection of cozy creations out to be a more meticulous process than imagined, Marshals or Fabricland and combine them with everyone was very warm and inviting.” as Erin says attempting too many different types of repurposed fabric from ultrasoft flannel button-down featuring Canadian creatures. creatures would ultimately become overwhelming. By shirts. They set up their workshop at home and rent The girls used Royal Bison as an opportunity to debut narrowing their collections down to specific themes, studio space for screen printing. University of Alberta graduates, Erin and Shannon, met their latest series of STUFF pillows, which features she and Shannon are able to spend more time crafting in school while completing their Bachelor of Design fascinating creatures from under the sea. unique, detailed creations. “We always print at SNAP Printshop downtown,” Erin degrees. Both Edmonton natives, the dynamic duo said. “It’s nice to be able to rent studio space for a day, became fast friends and have been sharing their passion “After the animals are chosen, we get into the illustration or even a month if need be, as it allows us to be flexible STAY IN TOUCH WITH STUFF for creativity ever since. phase, getting them ready for screen printing on our with our schedules.” Hoping to dive into the spring and summer market canvas fabric,” she explained. “Then we move into The girls started their joint venture on a whim in spring scenes, Erin and Shannon continue to work on their the production phase, which includes sewing the printed WHERE TO FIND STUFF 2015, deciding to produce items that they would not locally handcrafted goodies and are coming up with canvas to the feature backing fabric and stuffing only enjoy making themselves, but that they knew others new creatures to illustrate on their pillows. the pillow.” Recently dipping their toes into the local craft market would enjoy having in their homes as well. Thus, their scene, Erin and Shannon were fortunate to set up their handcrafted pillows came to life. The girls also hope to set up an online Etsy shop in the Once an individual pillow is finished, Erin says they add first solo pop-up event at Lululemon on Whyte Avenue, coming months, so be sure to connect with them on their own personal touch to the finished product. where customers greeted their cozy creations with a “The first series of illustrations was inspired by our social media to stay in-the-know about all things STUFF. “The final step is to tag and name each STUFF creature. smile or an ‘awe’. surroundings growing up in Edmonton, Alberta, and They each get a certain personality once they’re named, being proud of our Canadian roots” Erin shared. “The line @STUFF-YEG FACEBOOK.COM/STUFFYEG which makes them extra lovely,” she added. is comprised entirely of iconic Canadian animals.” LifeinCreekwood.com 11 “Design is Everything”: Averton Homes Makes an Impression IN CREEKWOOD

Why Creekwood? What to Expect The folks at Averton choose their communities wisely, Averton’s showhome in Creekwood, the Bryant model, Proudly building homes in building only in those that offer a great location, is 1440 sq. ft. and boasts plenty of appealing features, Edmonton for over a decade, amenities and value. When it comes to building in including laminate/tile flooring, large windows, an over- Creekwood, homebuyers couldn’t ask for a better place sized kitchen island, interior swing doors, a brick feature Averton Homes offers to build roots and start a family. wall, a large walk-in pantry and mudroom, a private homebuyers an unrelenting backyard and double detached garage. GET IN TOUCH commitment to design and Quick access to Anthony Henday Drive and the Queen The Bryant model, along with three additional home Elizabeth II Highway, along with nearby shopping and models, is available for homebuyers who are interested in To learn more about Averton Homes in innovation. With exclusive interior dining options, a local convenience store and a future purchasing a townhome in Creekwood. Visit the Creekwood, contact Joey Carlson, Area elements and construction K-9 public school, are key selling features for Averton Bryant showhome at 539 Chappelle Drive SW to check Sales Manager for Averton in Creekwood. townhomes. out Averton’s exclusive features for yourself! T. 780.638.5873 techniques at their disposal, Averton is able to provide [email protected] Target Market The POWER Program averton.ca homebuyers with choices that will Perfectly suited for first-time buyers and young Averton’s POWER Program equips homebuyers with truly make their house a home. families, Averton townhomes in Creekwood are also ideal the tools they need to make ownership a reality, despite for downsizers and homebuyers looking for a fresh start market ups and downs. Buyers are able to utilize the in a quiet, calm and convenient community. Averton team’s experience and relationships with local realtors and national banks to make the process easier and more efficient.

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Averton Homes Homes by Avi

No two Averton homes are ever the same. From Homes by Avi has earned a reputation for beautiful inception to completion, every aspect of your homes and extraordinary customer service. Over home is carefully and intentionally designed to add the years, Homes by Avi has been fortunate to build exceptional value to your life. With unexpected homes for thousands of Alberta families and has luxury features, life-enhancing layouts, and always stayed true to building its company one meticulous attention to detail, Averton’s homes are customer at a time. created with the highest regard for design integrity and value. Townhomes

In Creekwood, Averton is proud to release a unique Alexis Cavanagh collection of 18 street-fronting townhomes, starting 587.525.5228 in the low $300’s. These two and three bedroom 780.233.6408 homes boast desirable floor plans and include a [email protected] Builder double rear garage. homesbyavi.com Townhomes

Joey Carlson, AREA SALES MANAGER Profiles 780.638.5878 [email protected] averton.ca

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Prominent Homes Kirkland Homes

COMING SOON BEST IN YEG

780.756.5475 [email protected] kirklandhomes.ca BRUNCH: Alquinn Homes Full Bellies and Full

At Prominent Homes, we invite you to “Hold Us to a Higher Standard.” We put extra care into Andee Mellish, Hearts SALES EXECUTIVE the build and purchase process to make you See Collections feel especially comfortable with your new home 587.984.9878 at Creekwood purchase. We offer beautiful product offerings that [email protected] builder profiles on page 24 for more are designed for elegance and functionality. Our alquinnhomes.com information homes feature beautiful interior finishing as well Is there anything more satisfying than as durable, efficient and appealing exteriors. We a delicious brunch date? Whether provide the highest levels of quality craftsmanship and customer care. We’ll work closely with you you’re into sweet or savoury flavours, throughout the build process to make sure you are Klair Custom Homes satisfy your craving at one of completely satisfied with your home. Edmonton’s best brunch spots!

• Open concept designs • Upgraded interior/exterior specifications

Paired, Rear-Laned and Walk-Out Homes See Collections at Creekwood 780.761.0790 Office builder profiles on page 26 for more 780.238.6300 Sales Centre information 780.705.3830 prominenthomes.ca [email protected] klaircustomhomes.ca

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10522 124 Street NW 8216 104 Street NW

CANTEEN MEAT SAVOURY: Chicken & Waffle | buttermilk fried chicken, SAVOURY: Beef Brisket Benny | buttermilk biscuit, Belgian waffle, smoked syrup, weekly special caramelized onions, house-made hollandaise SWEET: Dutch Pancake | Dutch baby pancake, SWEET: Peaches & Cream Waffles | Belgian waffles, rhubarb compote, toasted coconut, walnut, back bacon, bourbon peaches, whipped cream, crumble farm eggs

Locally owned and operated, MEAT is a premier If you’re a fan of the Red Ox Inn, you’ll likely fall in love smokehouse in that offers authentic BBQ with the atmosphere at their sister-restaurant, Canteen. eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Primarily known for Serving dinner and brunch in their cozy 50-seat location their savoury smoked meat options at dinnertime, MEAT’s on 124 Street, Canteen offers gourmet menu items that coveted brunch selection is truly a hidden gem. are sure to delight your taste buds. If you’ve never tried chicken and waffles, this is the perfect spot to experience Head to meatfordinner.com to check out their delicious something new (and delicious)! menus and enjoy brunch at MEAT!

To peruse Canteen’s eclectic brunch menu yourself, visit canteenyeg.ca.

10922 88 Avenue NW 10109 125 Street NW

THE SUGARBOWL THE MANOR BAR & CAFÉ CASUAL BISTRO SAVOURY: SugarBowl Benny | grilled corn bread, back bacon, béchamel, potatoes SAVOURY: Salmon Benedict | smoked salmon, two poached eggs, spinach fennel spread, toasted English muffin, hollandaise SWEET: Cinnamon Bun | Trust us, this sweet and simple treat is life-changing. SWEET: French Toast | French bread, poppy seed vanilla wash, poached pear, candied pecans, maple, whipped cream Serving Edmontonians since 1943, the Sugarbowl Bar & Café has been a family favourite for decades. Hidden in the heart If you’re looking for a quaint yet sophisticated spot to enjoy brunch of Garneau, this quaint café offers the best in comfort food, with the family, The Manor is your best bet! Its cozy home-style including their signature Chicken & Waffle and sticky-sweet storefront adds to its welcoming atmosphere inside, and the French toast. Be sure to plan ahead if you’re planning a family delicious eats are just a bonus! brunch date, as the Sugarbowl fills up fast! Visit themanorbistro.com to read up on this classic Find complete menus and more information Edmonton favourite. at thesugarbowl.org.

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Diana Tidswell is a HOME ORGANIZATION 101: local lifestyle blogger for 204 Park, where she shares her love for Keeping Clutter design, fashion, beauty, and entertainment. This is her third article in a series at Bay in your following her home building experience in NEW HOME Creekwood.

BY DIANA TIDSWELL

One of our greatest struggles in our condo was storage Once we signed the and organization. For this reason, when we moved in papers on our new home, we wanted to get started on the right foot by trying the idea of moving from to maintain an organized home and keeping our a small condo to our clutter at bay.

home in Creekwood was With the New Year upon us, now is a time when many The first step to going clutter-free is to find a space for Maybe drawers are more convenient for storing your a change we were looking of us are trying to stick to our resolutions and I know your most commonly used items, then make sure it’s frequently-used items rather than cupboards that are forward to with much organization is a big area of focus. While I’m certainly accessible. This might sound simple, but think about it: out of reach. not perfect, there are a few tips I’ve learned over my if it’s not easy to get to your closet, or your cupboards anticipation. years of home ownership, and as a designer helping to are overflowing, you’re more likely to throw an item on In addition to ease of accessibility, probably the organize other people’s homes, that can help keep your the counter or a piece of furniture rather than putting it biggest reason we all find ourselves a bit over- home more organized too. where it belongs. cluttered or disorganized is an abundance of “stuff”. In our house, we try to apply the “one in, one out” rule, Simple fixes like using your basement to store out-of- which I’ll admit is easier said than done; however, by season clothing to save space in your closet, or buying slowly whittling down our possessions to only those bins for your gloves and scarves will ensure that your that we actually use, we make more space for the storage areas are easily accessible, and you’ll be more pieces we really love or need to keep. likely to put your clutter away. Lastly, cut yourself some slack. No home is always With so many great options for boxes, organizers and tidy and organized, and clutter is a part of living! Try inexpensive shelving units, it’s easy to find an affordable to assign a few spots where clutter is okay, such as solution for the areas of your home that need the most one chair in the bedroom to throw your clothes on, or attention. Closets, the kitchen and bathrooms are high- one table in the entry to toss your keys and mail. By use areas that tend to get disorganized most easily. Focus creating a few zones where it’s okay to have a little on these spaces and find solutions that meet your needs. clutter, you’ll take away some of the pressure that comes with having a perfectly tidy home. If you find your counters are constantly cluttered, invest in a few drawer organizers and make sure everything has Here’s to a happy (and clutter-free) 2017! a spot. If the kitchen is your trouble area, make sure your pantry and shelves are set up efficiently. 20 CreekLife LifeinCreekwood.com 21 Meet the Neighbours | 204 Park Meet the Neighbours | 204 Park MOVING TIPS for First-Time Home Owners BY DIANA TIDSWELL Use Same-sized Start 3. Boxes 1. Early I learned this tip from our last move. We purchased Packing always takes longer than you think it will. Start cardboard boxes that were all the same size, which made early and spend a few minutes each day in the weeks the move way easier. You get used to carrying items of leading up to your move packing, sorting through your the same size, they stack more nicely, plus, you can fit belongings and creating piles of items to sell or donate. more boxes in your truck or moving van when they’re the same size. Label your Plastic is 2. Boxes 4. your Friend This tip is great for staying organized and making your The easiest way to move clothes is to create a DIY gar- move go quickly. Label each box with the room it goes ment bag using plastic garbage bags. For items that in. By keeping similar items together, unpacking will be won’t fit in a box, a roll of plastic wrap (from a moving much easier. If you hire movers or recruit friends to help store) is your best friend. We wrapped most of our small out, they’ll know exactly where to take the boxes. pieces of furniture and our sofa cushions in plastic wrap for easy moving. The plastic keeps your items clean but doesn’t add a ton of extra bulk or weight!

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Alquinn Homes City Homes DKH Homes

COMING SOON

At Alquinn Homes, we put more than 40 years of As a smaller volume semi-custom builder, City Owned by Dwayne K. Hartle, DKH Homes stands for home building experience to work for you. Every Homes has the flexibility to offer a higher level the attributes of what he believes a homebuilder home we build is designed and constructed with of design and customization while continually should be: distinguished, knowledgeable and extreme attention to detail, quality craftsmanship remaining competitive in today’s ever changing honest. At DKH, they build homes of all sizes, from and materials and a keen understanding of the market. An ability to personalize coupled with an a 4000 sq. ft. estate home, to a 1400 sq. ft. duplex homeowners’ needs and wishes. unparalleled attention to detail and an impeccable showhome in The Collections at Creekwood. standard of quality ensure a home for a lifetime. DKH is known for its high quality construction, Builder City Homes clients will enjoy a unique home as Dwayne is committed to producing well-built Alquinn is the largest builder working in Edmonton’s satellite communities. Alquinn is buying experience and have access to City Homes’ homes from the ground up. excited to work in The Collections at Creekwood. preferred lawyer and professional Décor Group. Stop by our new showhome and see how we can Paired Homes make your dream home a reality. Profiles 780.638.9299 780.298.9742 Front-Attached Garage Homes [email protected] [email protected] THE COLLECTIONS and Paired Homes cityhomesedmonton.ca dkhhomes.com AT CREEKWOOD Andee Mellish, SALES EXECUTIVE SHOW 587.984.9878 HOMES [email protected] OPENING SPRING alquinnhomes.com 2017

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First Avenue Homes Klair Custom Homes Mill Street Homes Mattamy Homes

COMING SOON

At First Avenue Homes, each of our homes is built We offer luxurious living at an affordable price. Mill Street Homes is very excited to be building One product, lovingly crafted, humbly sold, then as a standard for a modern, sleek design. At First Klair Custom Homes is proud to build high-quality in the Collections at Creekwood. We invite you proudly owned. That’s how it starts for most Avenue, we care about quality craftsmanship, and homes that provide you with an unprecedented to create a new path that starts with a place for companies. That’s how it started for Mattamy we care about our customers: You are our first level of customization. To complement our master you and your family to call home. The youthful Homes in 1978. Today, Mattamy Homes is priority. Come see us and find out how easy we builder’s lasting, quality craftsmanship we offer atmosphere in Bluebell will inspire you to build recognized as North America’s largest privately- make it for you to own your dream property. standard and executive upgrade packages, both roots and write your family’s story here. Mill Street owned home builder. We have over 70,000 offering features that exceed industry standards. offers beautiful custom homes in all price ranges. homeowners in hundreds of communities. We Paired Homes Build a home that’s the perfect fit for your family, make places people are proud to call home. call Klair today. Townhomes 780.948.1511 Townhomes [email protected] Front-Attached Garage Homes 780.439.6252 firstave.ca and Paired Homes millstreethomes.ca 780.439.6252 [email protected] 780.705.3830 mattamyhomes.com [email protected] klaircustomhomes.ca SHOW HOMES OPENING SPRING 2017

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A PERFECT FIT FOR CREEKWOOD BUILDING WITH HOMES BY AVI Happily living in Creekwood for just over a year Currently living in one of Homes by Avi’s townhouses, now, the Templeton-Gimblett family is fairly new to the Templeton-Gimblett clan enjoys taking advantage Edmonton, with Ashley hailing from Airdrie and George of the ample greenspace and park located right across from Cold Lake. Ashley says Creekwood was their first the street from their home. The choice for many reasons – its proximity to the Queen Elizabeth II Highway being a main selling feature. As for building with Avi, Ashley says her and George’s transition from a condo to their first family home Gimblett Family “We needed to have easy access to major routes, as couldn’t have gone more smoothly; from development, we travel to Cold Lake and to Calgary regularly,” she to deadlines, to communication. explained. “We also wanted the convenience of the city but with a small community feel.” “Homes by Avi was there to help, even if it was pointing Grows Together us in the right direction on who could best answer our Ashley adds that she was introduced to Creekwood questions,” she explained. “They made the process easy by some friends who had moved in when the for us and as stress-free as it could be.” IN CREEKWOOD neighbourhood was brand new. She says having the opportunity to watch the community grow while Ashley’s positive experience working with the Avi team visiting her friends over the year created a sense of was just one of many aspects of the process that made Love is in the air, as Creekwood couple Ashley Templeton and George comfort and familiarity. her fall in love with her home, in addition to an open concept layout that’s functional, yet still unique to her Gimblett prepare to tie the knot this spring! The soon-to-be newlyweds “Every time [George and I] visited the area, we loved family’s style. will be blending their families together as one; including George’s kids, seeing so many people out walking their dogs, playing 12-year-old Lyric and four-year-old Deja, and their feline friend, Töve. with their children at the park, biking or running on the paths,” she said. “The community matched our lifestyle.”

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LIVING IN THE MOMENT Rather than looking too far into the future, Ashley and George have been busy planning Yoga. their wedding, adding personal touches and sustainable elements to their cozy townhouse along the way. Hive Fit Co

“It’s our ‘for right now’ home,” she shared. “We love having a smaller home filled with lots of love. We feel comfortable knowing we’ve Has it All in reduced our carbon footprint, and we get creative with how we use our space.” Downtown Installing a NEST thermostat and putting LED lights in every room are just two of many ways Ashley and George have incorporated It’s our ‘for right sustainable elements into their home. The YEG. now’ home. We couple also has plans to build a vegetable garden in the backyard and create a cozy love having a outdoor living space. smaller home filled with lots of love. Until then, Ashley and George are focusing Tucked into a trendy second-floor studio space their energy on getting ready for their big day while enjoying time with Lyric, Deja and Töve above the hustle-and-bustle of , in their cozy Creekwood home. Hive Fit Co is just one new addition to Edmonton’s vibrant health and wellness community.

Studio owner, Bre Baker, says it took a long time for Hive to come to life; lots of bumps in the road and plenty of “no’s” delayed her studio dream until the right “yes” finally came around.

“I’ve always wanted to create a studio where Edmontonians could come to get their sweat on in a number of ways, but also feel a part of a community,” Bre explained. “I feel like we’ve really been able to achieve that so far.”

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A TWIST ON TRADITIONAL STUDIO VIBES

While there are plenty of spin and yoga studios in Edmonton, Hive brings these two popular workouts together with added rowing classes to create a truly unique atmosphere.

Invigorating cycle sessions and heart-pumping row EXERCISING MIND, BODY classes are complemented by both strengthening and restorative yoga practices. Bre says this dynamic AND SOUL structure sets Hive apart in the industry, along with the Whether you’re just getting started on your wellness opportunity for clients to make real connections in and journey, or if you’ve decided to dip your toes into a new Bre says the vibe at Hive is all about marrying the You’re doing something out of the studio. type of workout, Bre’s goal at Hive is to make you feel physical and mental benefits of exercise. like you’re truly a part of the “Hive Tribe”. that is so good for your “Our main goal is to create a connection with everyone “The mind is incredibly powerful and can dictate so mind, body and soul, so who walks through the door,” she said. “With most “We do our very best to ensure that everyone feels many things in your life without you even realizing it,” embrace it! facilities, it’s all about the ‘in-and-out’ factor, whereas we welcome in the studio,” she explained. “We provide she explained. “At the very least, working out offers an desire to create an environment where people (almost) them with a tour and proper setup instructions, escape from your day, which everyone can use at some never want to leave.” which eliminates some of the worry when starting point or another.” something new.” GET YOUR BUZZ ON NO PREREQUISITES FOR She adds that Hive instructors talk a lot about setting If you’re still feeling a little nervous after getting settled intentions during class, and how people can use their Hive Fit Co currently offers cycle, row and yoga classes WELLNESS in the studio, Bre says she encourages new visitors to time in the studio to positively influence their lives. at various times throughout the day. Visit hivefitco.ca to keep an open mind and enjoy stepping out of your At the end of the day, all that matters is how good learn more about each class and find a time that works Sometimes signing up for your first class at a boutique comfort zone. you’ll feel after an intense sweat session, so consider best for your schedule. fitness studio can feel pretty intimidating. visiting Hive next time you’re craving a healthy dose of “People tend to put a lot of pressure on themselves,” endorphins. Follow @hivefitco on Instagram and Twitter to connect Where do you sit? How do the pedals clip in properly? she said. “Just listen to your body, meaning know with the #HiveTribe. What if you can’t keep up? when to back off and know when you can take it to “You’re doing something that is so good for your mind, the next level.” body and soul, so embrace it!” 32 CreekLife LifeinCreekwood.com 33 LifestyleCommunity | Host | Shop a Holiday The Skinny Gathering

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THE SARA BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY WHAT INSPIRED WHAT SETS Skinny THE SKINNY THE SKINNY APART While blogging on her personal lifestyle website in the Sometimes it can be tough to look chic in the winter past, Erinn found that many of her readers asked where (the kiddos included!) without sacrificing warmth and her son’s personal style came from: where she bought practicality. Erinn’s mission is to help moms find a his clothes, how she incorporated layers in his outfits, so perfect balance for their children’s clothing through SARA BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY on and so forth. The Skinny.

“Everything had to do with sourcing great pieces and “I’ve come across dozens of children’s collections that, THE SKINNY BOUTIQUE sharing my finds,” she explained. “Towards the end of while they are unbelievably cute, don’t necessarily my maternity leave, I began dreading the thought about possess an actual useful quality to them,” she explained. returning to my day job, and that’s when The Skinny “Kids are rough; they play on their hands and knees, they The Skinny is an online and in-store children’s clothing was born.” get dirty, and they don’t want constrictive clothing.” boutique founded by Erinn Trebaczkiewicz, who balances day-to-day operations with her bustling family life. Her Erinn launched The Skinny children’s boutique online just She sources high-quality materials that can move with husband, Peter, and their three kids (four-year-old Jack one month before her twins were born, and now has a kids, and last the test of time between washes, all while Kids are rough; and two-year-old twins Axel and Theo) certainly keep her studio in the Mercer Warehouse as well. offering versatile styling options, like an unique hem or busy, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. they play on an unexpected pattern mix. their hands and When she’s not getting away to the mountains or hosting WHO SHOPS THE SKINNY knees, they dinners for friends and loved ones, Erinn is busy running “Add that chambray denim shirt The Skinny, which she has built from the ground up with Appealing to 23 to 35-year-old women, Erinn says The get dirty, and over a long sleeved basic tee, throw Peter, who also happens to be her business partner. Skinny’s target demographic focuses on mothers who on a stripe beanie or scarf, and your they don’t want want to combine style with function. constrictive little man is looking hip and ready for school; or slip on that great “It’s been amazing watching so many mamas welcome clothing. Shoptheskinny.ca basic maxi dress, some coloured second and third siblings to the mix over the past couple @shoptheskinny tights, a slouchy cardigan and a pair years as new families come to us,” she said. “It’s been 10359 – 104 Street NW of ankle boots, and your little lady fun meeting and getting to know so many customers Vacancy Hall in Mercer is contending with your own outfit – it’s one of the best things about owning a small shop – Warehouse that day,” she shared. everyone becomes family!” PROJECT LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY SARA BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY

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GATHER WITH THE SKINNY

This year, The Skinny launched [GATHER] WITH THE SKINNY, and event concept that Erinn says is all about forging the gap between connection and creativity with the children.

“As adults, we want to stop, put the phones down, and SARA BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY connect with those most important to us - our little loves,” she shared. “With GATHER, we plan on promoting this behaviour by setting up monthly activities, workshops, crafts, parties, events, etc. that you can SOURCING THE SKINNY: purchase through The Skinny’s website.” FROM AROUND THE To learn more about [GATHER] WITH THE SKINNY, visit WORLD TO LOCAL LOVE facebook.com/gatherwiththeskinny and follow them on Instagram, @gatherwiththeskinny!

Basing her buying decisions on materials used, ethical LESS practices from the manufacturers, and patterns and THAN colours that style well with multiple items, Erinn says she sources garments from around the world to supply COMING SOON! a little something for everyone based on price: from budget-friendly items to trendier, higher-end styles. This March, The Skinny will be introducing their own brand of products, all manufactured and designed in 14 PUBLIC As for her local roots in Edmonton, Erinn says being a , and all under The Skinny’s name. small shop has allowed her to get to know many of her Designing for boys and girls between two and 12 customers on a personal level both in-store and online. years of age, Erinn says their signature pieces will LOTS AVAILABLE “My customers almost become family to me. I truly get utilize luxurious, super soft bamboo materials. so much joy from watching their kids feel good in an outfit we’ve put together,” she shared. “Seeing that smile Additionally, The Skinny will also be launching a small GET TO KNOW just makes my day.” collection for women! THE BUILDERS To stay in-the-know about all things The Skinny, visit shoptheskinny.ca. IN AMBLESIDE!

36 CreekLife LifeinCreekwood.com 37 Builders | Builder Profiles Averton Homes Triumph Homes What’s NEW AT Currents OF Windermere

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DATE Date night shouldn’t be reserved for special occasions. Line up a babysitter for the little ones and head out on the town! NIGHT: Whether you’re seeking a stress-free night out with friends, a romantic evening with your special someone, or a casual post- Happy work happy hour treat, these hot spots have the perfect cocktail waiting for you. Hour Hot Spots UCCELLINO

Pronounced “oo-che-lee-no”, this authentic Italian restaurant is one of three hot spots owned and in YEG operated by the talented Daniel Costa. Serving up simple Italian favourites (including an exclusively Italian wine list), Uccellino offers tapas that taste the best when shared between friends.

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PLAN A ‘STAYCATION’ IN OUR VERY OWN WINTER CITY

In recent years, the City of Edmonton has been hard at work making our city the ultimate winter destination. Launching their WinterCity Edmonton initiative in 2012, the City’s goal has been to show Edmontonians just how exciting winter can be CROSS-COUNTRY SKI despite the annual deep freeze. From the whimsical AT CANMORE NORDIC Ice Castles in Hawrelak Park, to the Ice on Whyte Festival and the IceWay, there are CENTRE PROVINCIAL plenty of events and activities happening this PARK season right under your nose! Save money on travel and accommodations in 2017, and explore what Whether you’re an experienced cross-country Edmonton has to offer with the whole family. skiing buff or a total newbie, Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is home to over 65km of groomed and natural trails, which are even illuminated for night skiing. Take a lesson or two at Trail Sports ski shop and take in a guided tour, or rent skis for the whole family and hit the trails on your own; no matter how you plan your trip, you’ll be skiing with incredible views of Canmore, the Bow Valley and the Rockies all around you.

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