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Volume 32, Number 1, January 2010 Date of Issue: December 2009 Editor Suzanne Dimma Art Director Maarten Sluyter fashions fade, Deputy Editor Hilary Smyth style is eternal. Managing Editor Kate Quetton DECORATING + DESIGN Yves St. Laurent Senior Editor Meg Crossley Senior Design Editor Sally Armstrong Design Editors Cameron MacNeil Stephanie White Style Editors Morgan Michener Stacey Smithers Michael Penney Assistant Design Editor Kathryn Bala Intern Sarah Glynn Assistant to the Editor Kai Ethier COPY Senior Editor Katie Hayden Associate Editor Catherine MacIntosh Assistant Editor Jaimie Nathan Editorial Assistant Katie Gougeon FEATURES Senior Editor Trish Snyder Senior Features Editor Laurie Jennings 1168 Caledonia Rd. Toronto 416-532-2891 barrymorefurniture.com Features Editor Kimberley Brown Consulting Editor Beth Hitchcock Food Editor Claire Tansey ART Associate Art Director Mandy Milks SOME BEDS CAN CHANGE THE WAY YOU SLEEP. Senior Designer Shanna Pollard Promotions Designer Jenn Lawrence ONLY ONE CAN CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE. PHOTOGRAPHY Photo Editor Leslie Williams Photo Assistant Jackie Goodlin PUBLISHER Lynda Reeves SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES House & Home, 511 King St. W., Suite 120, Toronto, Ont. M5V 2Z4 Phone: (905) 946-1021 or 1-800-559-8868 (outside Toronto) E-mail: [email protected] Subscription Rates: Canada: 12 issues $32.95. 24 issues $54.95. 36 issues $87.90. Foreign orders: Add $30.00 per year to subscription price. Payment by Visa, MasterCard or American Express must accompany order. Single copy price: $5.95 plus tax. All rates include 5% GST. Canadian House & Home is published monthly, by House & Home Media, a division of Canadian Home Publishers, 511 King St. W., Suite 120, Toronto, Ont. M5V 2Z4. Sales and Editorial of ces: (416) 593-0204. Contents copyright ©2009 by Canadian Home Publishers Inc. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or duplicated without the written permission of the publisher. The publisher accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or other material including colour transparencies. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. ISSN 0826-7642. PAP Registration No. 08922. Publications Mail Agreement No. 40065282. RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO: Canadian House & Home, PO Box 727 Station Main, Markham, Ontario, L3P 9Z9. Canadian House & Home, USPS 017-176 is published by House & Home Media. US of ce of publication: 2221 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304-5709. Periodicals Postage Paid at Niagara Falls, NY. Vi-Spring is where you’ll discover the most luxurious, most blissfully comfortable beds in the world. NORTH AMERICAN US postmaster: Send address changes to House & Home, PO Box 1073, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Indexed in the Canadian Periodical Index. INTRODUCTION Each Vi-Spring bed is entirely handmade and sumptuously f lled with only natural materials.Vi-Spring SALE We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada believes when a bed changes the way you sleep every night, it changes the way you feel every day. through the Publications Assistance Program and the Canada Magazine Fund toward our mailing and editorial costs. Your sleep is an investment in your life, health and wellbeing.That is why a Vi-Spring is guaranteed NOW ON for life, and that is why Vi-Spring is the number one luxury mattress in the world. www.houseandhome.com Toll free 1.877.4Vi-Spring (877.484.7774) [email protected] life-changing.com Knoll is the owner of all the rights in the 250LC Barcelona ® Chair. The Barcelona ® Chair is a registered trade mark of Knoll. JAN - Masthead.indd 1 11/19/09 2:03:21 PM JAN - Masthead.indd 1 11/19/09 2:03:21 PM 20187-02 House and Home Mag.indd 1 14/10/2009 10:09

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ContentsJanuary 2010 FEATURES 74 64 Renegade Regency Victoria Webster’s vision of a home teeming with colour 80 and pattern is brilliant in more ways than one. By Amy Verner 74 Trends 2010 House & Home editors reveal the year’s top trends. Produced by Stacey Smithers, Morgan Michener, Michael Penney, Stephanie White, Meg Crossley and Joel Bray; text by Laurie Jennings 82 Playful Modern An eco-focused designer’s family-friendly home cleverly mixes lofty spaces, iconic furniture and quirky touches. By Laura Muir 88 Stylish Sunday Brunch Kick of the new 88 year with an easy, elegant brunch of fresh fruit, fl uf y waffl es, baked eggs and herbed sausages. By Claire Tansey DEPARTMENTS 14 Editor’s Page Talking trends 16 Contributors Three from this issue 18 RSVP Our readers have their say 23 Style Files News, ideas, hot topics and trends 54 32 More or Less Essentials for the adventurous living room 34 Finds The latest from the world of design 36 View Lynda Reeves on navigating new trends 38 Rooms That Work Serious comfort in an elegant living room 40 Design Lesson Use an all-occasion chair here, there, anywhere 44 Trend Talk Kelvin Browne explores new attitudes about homes 46 Living Two design insiders turn their period home into an eclectic haven 54 Focus Our favourite statement chairs Photography by Michael Graydon (dining table)/Angus Fergusson (settee) 59 Events Home and garden shows, antique sales and art exhibits 96 Food News New tips, tools and tricks for the gourmet 104 Source Guide Where to fi nd it 118 Ask a Designer™ Cameron MacNeil ON THE COVER answers your decorating questions A family home bursts with colour 120 Trendwatch Amp up the cool factor and pattern. Story, page 64. with rock ’n’ rolla style! Photography by Michael Graydon. 11/20/09 10:29:31 AM JAN - Contents.indd 1 11/20/09 10:29:31 AM JAN - Contents.indd 1

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EDITOR’S PAGE Talking Trends I’ll never forget the first time I visited the home that you see on our cover this month. I was instantly taken by its bright, citrus-green front door. It made such an upbeat statement in a traditional neighbourhood, where most doors are fail-safe black or forest green. The unexpected use of colour told me I was in for a treat. As I stepped inside, I nearly had a heart attack it was so amazing! I should have known the house was going to be special, considering it belongs to fashion trailblazer Victoria Webster. As soon as I left, I called the office to tell them how great it was, ultimately planning to put it on the cover of the Trends issue you’re holding now. What I love about this house (page 64) is its rebellious London townhouse feel and daring use of vibrant colour — so unusual in a gracious, classic space. Where most people would turn to off-white paint and chintz wallpapers, Victoria chose black and orange lacquered walls. And of course the house showcases a number of this year’s key trends, like upholstered walls, wallpapered ceilings, velvet upholstery and a statement-making freestanding tub — all of it coming together to create something entirely unique. For me, this is ultimately what embracing trends is all about: breathing fresh energy into our homes and looking beyond the predictable to create a brand new look. For most people, though, working with trends is an evolution, not a revolution. We feel far more comfortable adding a few new elements here and there, rather than blazing new trails and totally transforming our homes. To make it easier to pick and choose what works for you, we’ve highlighted this year’s key trends in each of our feature homes and in our trends feature (page 74). I hope they’ll get you excited about decorating in 2010, and, like Victoria, bring a sense of exuberance and personality to your home. Maybe you’ll even set a few trends of your own along the way — there’s no better time than now to start fresh. Warmest wishes for a wonderful 2010. P.S. We’re kicking off 2010 with a fresh look and some exciting new features. In this EASY UPDATES issue, our Design Lesson (page 40) shows 3 ways to work this year’s trends into your home. you how to turn a junk-store chair into a treasure; and in a fun new Style Files column (page 30), Mark Challen tracks how style in film inspires our homes. I’m also happy to announce the launch of H&H online TV — check out houseandhouse.com for details. And while you’re on our site, click Design to get my secrets for spending wisely on trend items. Portrait by Sophie Giraud/Hair and makeup by Jenia O'Connor Warm things up Bring in some velvet Add a statement chair TRENDS 2010 SPOT THE TRENDS Tarnished brass and gold on furniture It’s the fabric of the moment. Go all B&B Italia’s Crinoline chair mixes details and accessories keep things out and recover a sofa or just add organic texture and bold lines for a Look for this symbol throughout hot. Brass lanterns, Martha Sturdy. accent pillows. Pillow, Constantine. hippie-chic statement. Chair, Kiosk. the issue to fi nd the top trends for the coming year. 14 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/18/09 6:12:53 PM JAN - ED page.indd 1 11/18/09 6:12:53 PM JAN - ED page.indd 1



CONTRIBUTORS WHAT’S ON YOUR WISHLIST FOR 2010? Inspiring Your Style KRISTEN VINAKMENS: “After years of settling for a two-seater sofa, I’m looking for the comfiest, longest couch I can possibly fit in my small apartment.” A writer and editor for the past eight years, Toronto-based Kristen is always on the move — passionate about yoga, dance and running, she writes extensively about beauty, health and lifestyle issues for several magazines including Today’s Parent and Elle Canada. For this issue, she penned Profile in “Style Files” (page 23). Visit our 5,000 sq. ft. showroom in the Castlefield Design District 883 Caledonia Road Toronto 416-787-1219 www.romanbathcentre.com rev3.indd 1 11/5/09 1:50:33 PM PER KRISTIANSEN: “A new bathroom is a priority — ours is quite sad. Our 100-year-old house is definitely more shabby than chic, but we love it to bits.” An award-winning commercial photographer with a lengthy list of high-profile clients, Per is also a celebrated artist who is constantly evolving and improving his eye — he never leaves home without a camera. For this issue, he captured “Living” (page 46). Originally from Norway, he has now settled in Toronto where he lives with his wife and daughter. AMY VERNER: “I may be the last person who Text by Catherine MacIntosh/Photography by Fred Lum (bottom) doesn’t have a flat-screen TV, so that’s right up there. Or, some contemporary photography.” Proud Participants of the As the style reporter for The Globe and Mail, Amy Toronto Junior League ShowHouse has the enviable job of unearthing what’s hot and what’s not. Since studying media criticism at New Full Interior Decorating Service ~ Experienced Design Consultants York University, she has been navigating media circles with aplomb — she penned this issue’s “Renegade Regency” (page 64) and contributes INTERIORS 800 263 0242 to Toronto Life, Fashion and Wallpaper magazines. by Decorating Den ® www.decoratingden.ca 16 H&H JANUARY 2010 Each franchise independently owned and operated 11/18/09 1:49:57 PM JAN - contribs.indd 1 11/18/09 1:49:57 PM JAN - contribs.indd 1

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RSVP I wanted to commend House & Home for a fabulous Holiday issue. The featured homes were bursting with personality and individual style, and showcased unique pieces gathered over time by the owners. It was also refreshing to see some new designers and retailers. — CHANIA ALLEN Oakville, Ont. I used Lucy Waverman’s simple recipe for standing rib roast (“Entertaining,” November) — the first time I had followed a recipe for a rib roast, since I serve it quite infrequently. Lucy’s recipe helped me turn my roast (which I spent a fortune on!) into a succulent, beautiful and perfect dish. — LYNDA T. WALKER Ottawa After reading the November issue, I’m not sure exactly what I should be “celebrating.” If this was the Holiday issue, I think it missed the mark! I know we all need to pare down and economize, but does that mean we relinquish colour, glitz and a little holiday glamour? I hope not! — LYNN WIEGAND WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON TWITTER ... @torontoantiques: Follow House & Home because we love watching their fab inspired home interiors stylists take our antiques and incorporate FURNITURE A CCESSORIES DESIGN them into beautiful design stories. Studio C, 11807-105 Avenue, Edmonton @corinnekovalsky: Thanks very much. Tel: (780) 482-6040 | Email: [email protected] The magazine keeps me plugged into Canadian design and decor from my Open Monday to Saturday perch in Boston. It’s a must-read. Write: RSVP, Canadian House & Home 511 King St. W., Suite 120 Toronto, Ont., M5V 2Z4 Email: [email protected] Web: houseandhome.com/contact twitter.com/houseandhome facebook.com/houseandhome 18 H&H JANUARY 2010 11/19/09 1:57:53 PM JAN - RSVP.indd 1 11/19/09 1:57:53 PM JAN - RSVP.indd 1 InspiredInteriorSEPT09-1-3.indd 1 6/30/09 1:42:41 PM

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Style Files January RIGHT: Triptych by Heather Ross, $2,500 each; tripod table, $395; black table, $450; blue vase, $225. BELOW: Tray, $125; vase, $55; goblet, $38; bottles, $8 to $12 each; table, $145. STOREWATCH VANCOUVER BOUTIQUE HEATHER ROSS IN HOUSE CONJURES A HOME DRESSED IN DRIFTWOOD HUES, VINTAGE FINDS AND ELEGANT OBJECTS. FIND IT: Heather Ross In House, blue. Just as popular are the vintage 1525 West 6th Ave., Vancouver. glass- and silverware (including (604) 738-4284 or silver trays, coffee pots and heatherrossinhouse.com. decanters from $15 to $295) that Vintage West HISTORY: After returning to Ross calls “serendipitous finds.” German vase, $45. Vancouver from Paris (where BEST BUYS: Voluptuous modern she worked as a textile designer) vases (from less than $30) in a Owner Heather Ross. Cat and peony in 2001, artist Heather Ross opened variety of shapes and sizes. All- vases (foreground), a space to showcase another of her natural soy candles (from $8.50) $130; tall periwinkle talents — photography — from Nelson, B.C.-based Trillium vases, $175. as well as an eclectic array of make gorgeous gifts or affordable contemporary home objects, indulgences. vintage treasures, and antique WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Ross’s pieces. In 2008, she moved to elemental paintings (from $750 a larger storefront in the South to $4,400). — JENNIFER DAVID Granville Lofts. STYLE: Ross always envisioned a European atelier, rather than a typical store: poured concrete floors, clean white walls and a ABOVE: Organic purposefully raw atmosphere shapes and a hint form an uncluttered setting for of Eastern influence her restrained vignettes. At the Elegant finds, from porcelain bowls to are trademarks of woolen pillows, are awash in coastal hues. the store’s breezy back of the serene boutique, Ross Condiment bowls, large, $26; small, $18. style. 4”-high vase paints in her art studio. with muslin box, $30. HOTTEST ITEMS: Cosy up with blog houseandhome.com Photography by Heather Ross RIGHT: Antique sumptuous Tibetan llama wool bentwood chair, $110; silver-plated throw pillows (from $125) in a range See new products and rooms every day from our design editors. Click BLOGS. trophy cup, $60. of soft shades from vanilla to grey- 24 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/17/09 10:37:08 AM JAN - Style Files.indd 2 JAN - Style Files.indd 2 11/17/09 10:37:08 AM

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Style Files January SELF-TAUGHT CRAFTSMAN KURT DEXEL COAXES HUMBLE MATERIALS INTO One-of-a-kind MUST-HAVE handcrafted lights are the FURNITURE first in a series of collaborative works by Kurt WHO: Kurt Dexel, Dexel Crafted Dexel and Vancouver WHERE: Vancouver, (604) 786-0183 ceramicist or dexelcrafted.com Laura McKibbon WHAT: Handcrafted furniture and of Cul De accessories that celebrate the Sac Design. beauty and warmth of wood. STANDOUT PRODUCT: Pendant lights ABOVE: The elegant construction of Dexel’s embossed with wallpaper and doily furniture, such as the patterns, designed in collaboration Boomerang chair, with ceramic artist Laura McKibbon reflects his appreciation (profiled in H&H, August 2007). for old world joinery and his background LATEST: New designs incorporate in civil engineering. cork — Dexel started working with Boomerang chair and the material last spring, when he ottoman in black walnut and leather, $5,200. discovered it was eco-friendly. (It’s LEFT: A Console table harvested without damaging the is new to the Angular tree.) “Like wood, the look and feel collection. Black is rich and warm,” he says. walnut table, $1,950; stool, $600. TREEHUGGER CRED: The rustic- looking Timber collection is made with lumber reclaimed from Kurt with his lab, Canela (Spanish demolished warehouses and for cinnamon). industrial buildings in Vancouver. — KRISTEN VINAKMENS STYLE STEAL Wonder Wall Create a feature panel with plaster ceiling medallions. SEEN AT: Cinq 01, restaurateur Behind the long wooden bar, Toufik Sarwa’s eyecatching new a wall decorated with custom-cast, bistro on Toronto’s College St. strip. white plaster ceiling medallions DESIGNED BY: Commute Home, is particularly striking. Achieve a Photography by Caroline West (Profi le)/Patrick Nichols (Style Steal) commutehome.com. similar look at home by mounting WHY WE LOVE IT: Visual surprises a selection of ready-made versions lie in every corner of this trendy found at big-box stores or salvage eatery, from the panel of an Air shops. Painted a single colour, they France plane nestled in a ceiling create a feature wall that’s beautifully recess to the worn leather pommel ornate but not over the top. horse that displays cut flowers. Cinq 01, 501 College St., (416) 964-1555. 26 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/19/09 10:43:47 AM JAN - Style Files.indd 3 11/19/09 10:43:47 AM JAN - Style Files.indd 3

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Style Files January lampshades for Change a fresh look EDITOR DIY FOYER FIX-UP PROJECT: Transform an awkward entry into a functional focal point MATERIALS: 1 console table, 1 mirror, 6 plates, 1 lamp, 2 storage boxes, ribbon, semi-gloss Ralph Lauren paint in Marble (UL16) HOW-TO: 1. REVIVE 2. HANG 3. DECORATE A MIRROR PLATES AS ART BOXES WITH WITH PAINT I was going for RIBBON This baroque trad with a twist, Cheerful red boxes MICHAEL PENNEY, showstopper so when I spotted from Ikea keep Style Editor was a family hand- these $7 blue hats, mitts and mail me-down. I loved and white plates hidden but handy. its flamboyant in Chinatown, Trimming them shape, but the I immediately with pretty ribbon original gold frame decided to hang kept them from was a little too them on the wall looking too plain Liberace. for a little added amongst all the Repainting the colour. This other patterns. mirror black gave diamond pattern Attach the ribbon it a modern feel, works with the with a glue gun but I preserved its mirror’s curviness, about 2\" to 2-½\" old world charm but many different below the lip of the by applying only configurations are lid. For added one coat, so flecks possible. Map out character, flesh of gold showed a scheme on the out the vignette through, giving an floor first to find with a few aged patina. a layout you love. personal pieces. DESTINATION Pittsburgh Must-see exhibit: Palm Springs Modern: Photographs by Julius Shulman. WHERE: The Heinz Architectural Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, cmoa.org WHEN: Until January 31, 2010 COOL FACTOR: Palm Springs’ reputation as a glamorous enclave of modern design is due in part to late photographer Julius Shulman’s striking images (shown here) of the area’s mid-century architecture, which turned buildings such as Richard Neutra’s Kaufman House into icons. The exhibition brings together almost 100 of his pictures shot between 1937 and 2007. Photography by Kim Jef rey (Editor DIY)/Julius Shulman images, The Carnegie Museum of Art/Margaret Mulligan (book cover) SOUVENIR: Coffee table tome Julius Shulman: Palm Springs (Rizzoli, $71). While you’re in town... STAY: The historic Omni William Penn Hotel, omnihotels.com. Mid-century president John F. Kennedy stayed in this glam Art Deco getaway. EAT: Bona Terra, bonaterrapgh.com. Located just up the river, this farm-to-table spot draws up a daily menu of fresh seasonal fare. ALSO SEE: Shepard Fairey: Supply and Demand, The Andy Warhol Museum (warhol.org). A 20-year retrospective of the L.A. artist behind the now-iconic red, white and blue Obama campaign poster. 28 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/18/09 4:07:43 PM JAN - Style Files.indd 4 11/18/09 4:07:43 PM JAN - Style Files.indd 4

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Style Files January EVERYDAY GOURMET SCREEN STYLE Director Nancy Meyers’ latest film, It’s Complicated, PAST HITS THAT delivers another trendsetting kitchen. STILL SIZZLE MARK CHALLEN, H&H style commentator Something’s Gotta Give, 2003 Designers tell me they still field requests to reinterpret the black- and-white beach house kitchen from Meyers’ hit starring Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Meryl Streep plays a love-torn bakery owner with a fab home kitchen. Meyers’ winning formula of pairing mega-watt stars (Meryl Streep plays opposite Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin) with jaw-dropping kitchens has designophiles lining up for It's Complicated. It’s hard The Holiday, 2006 to steal the spotlight from Streep, but this kitchen comes close. Meyers’ Los Angeles eat-in belonging to Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz) Restaurant chic is warmed up with painted shelving, rattan blinds heralded rustic modern style: a and striped yellow slipcovered stools — just when we’re wanting farmhouse table, sleek black cabinets, our homes to feel cosier. no uppers and classic lantern lighting. NOW & THEN Comeback Kids 4 5 A slew of previously discontinued 1 pieces are once again in demand. 3 2 It’s Complicated movie still courtesy of Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures 1. CORD CHAIR 2. SALT & PEPPER 3. POTTERY 4. BUBBLE LAMPS 5. PAPERWEIGHT Canadian designer Jacques Designer Jens Quistgaard’s Russel Wright’s American The Criss-Cross version of Montreal designer Francois Guillon’s 1953 Cord Chair teak salt and pepper mills for Modern dinnerware (from George Nelson’s Bubble Dallegret’s gold and sterling was recently reissued after Dansk, made in the 1950s 1939 to 1959) is back in its lamp is now also available in silver Art Breaker paperweight 40 years out of production. and ’80s, have been original mid-century palette. Saucer, Ball, Cigar and Pear has been reintroduced by $895. At Avenue Road. re-released in acacia wood. From approx. $20. At shapes. $359 to $405. At New York-based Areaware. Approx. $65. At The Bay. bauerpottery.com. retailers across Canada. Approx. $80. At areaware.com. 30 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/18/09 5:20:14 PM JAN - Style Files.indd 5 11/18/09 5:20:14 PM JAN - Style Files.indd 5

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MORE OR LESS MOST WANTED Modern updates for the adventurous living room. Produced by CAMERON MACNEIL TRIPOD LAMP $975 $689 $399 Half-Mile Ray Retro photographer’s Photographer’s Searchlight floor floor lamp. Steel; Tripod floor lamp. lamp. Cast aluminum; mahogany. 66\" h. x Metal; hardwood. hardwood. 30-1/2\" w. x 30-1/2\" d. 52\" h. x 23\" w. x 20\" d. 64-1/2\" h. x 23-1/2\" w. At Ethan Allen. At Pottery Barn. x 23-1/2\" d. At Restoration Hardware. ORANGE VELVET PILLOW $115 $45 $27 Fabric Cue Tempo velvet Sanela velvet pillow pillow in velvet in Paprika. Persimmon. cushion. 20\" sq. At Elte. 20\" sq. At 26\" sq. Crate & Barrel. At Ikea. WING-STYLE SOFA $5,935 $3,393 $2,474 Bright Chair Mini Van sofa. Hardwood; Lee Industries 4974 sofa. Maple; Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Louisa sofa. COM upholstery. 34\" h. x 84\" w. x 35\" d. COM upholstery. 42\" h. x 86\" w. x Hardwood; COM upholstery. 32\" h. x 79\" w. At South Hill Home. 40\" d. At retailers across Canada. x 33\" d. At Celadon and other retailers. DRIFTWOOD SIDE TABLE $1,712 $500 $200 Photography by Felix Wedgwood (left pillow, right pillow) Oly Studio Vincent Driftwood end Camilla House side table. Resin. table. Driftwood; Imports driftwood 20-1/2\" h. x 18\" glass. 24-1/2\" h. side table. Wood. diam. At Cocoon x 27\" diam. 23-1/2\" h. x Fine Furnishings, At Crate & Barrel. 20-1/2\" diam. Celadon and At retailers across other retailers. Canada. 32 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/17/09 4:46:28 PM JAN - More or Less.indd 1 JAN - More or Less.indd 1 11/17/09 4:46:28 PM

© 2010 Offi ce of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism. OKJA10 Unwind in Texas. To take this vacation or plan your own Texas adventure, just visit TravelTex.com. Or for your free Texas State Travel Guide, Accommodations Guide and Texas Map, go online or call 1-800-8888-TEX (ext. 5398). Port Aransas. Texas – Island Style. Com Come to Texas’ favorite getaway for beach, sun and fun on Mustang Island! With a unique laid-back fu attitude, the coastal town of Port “A” brims with a e eclectic boutiques and galleries, charming cafés, and exceptional restaurants and lodging from quaint an cottages to beachfront condos. And don’t miss our excellent fi shing, spectacular birding and seaside golf at our new Arnold Palmer signature course. M9407-1_Canadian_House_Home.indd 1 11/3/09 12:53:28 PM PUBLICATION: DO NOT PRINT DOTTED LINE OR BELOW M9407-1 • Texas Tourism Duped from M8895-1 by: byn Path: ClientsM-Z:TexasTourism:Jobs:MJobs:M9400Jobs: Proof #2 JOB #: M9407 Trim: 9\"w x 10.75\"h Bleed: 9.5\"w x 11.25\"h Live: 8.5\"w x 10.25\"h TITLE: CANADA GOLF CO-OP (ENGLISH) Page 1 of 1 Date: 10/22/09 PRINT PRODUCER: SHARON HIGBEE PROJECT/TRAFFIC MGR.: AMY HARRIS Inks: 4/C Revised by: byn CPS CheckOut: _________ ART DIRECTOR: ANDY MAHR Agency Approvals: INITIALS DATE Supervisors: INITIALS DATE SHIP: 11/6/09 PUBLICATION & INSERTION DATE: Proofreader _______ _______ Acct. Sup. _______ _______ Canadian House and Home, January 2010 Copywriter _______ _______ Mgmt. Sup. _______ _______ C3#09614 Art Director _______ _______ Prod. Mgr. _______ _______ Creative Director _______ _______ Client Approval: INITIALS DATE Account Exec. _______ _______ _______ _______

FINDS 2 1 1. FREEZE FRAME Inspired by the NEW & NOW quiet beauty of the Arctic, Bleu Nature created the stunning Kisimi table lamp with a base that resembles driftwood From the world of design. frozen in a block of ice. Acrylic; cotton; driftwood. 14-1/2\" h. x 8\" sq. Approx. $2,095. At retailers across Canada. 2. SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS Always an easy way to add textural interest, grasscloth gets a chic update this year 3 with avant-garde pattern. Create a dynamic feature wall with these designs from Jardins En Fleur. In Houndstooth, Oiseau Silhouette and Ikat. Approx. $9/sq.ft. At retailers across Canada and through jardinsenfl eur.com. 3. ROOTS OF STYLE Brent Comber’s latest piece is a sleek, sophisticated reincarnation of the popular wood- block stool/side table. Handcrafted of B.C. western red cedar, the Teacup stool adds rustic-modern appeal alongside any sofa or chair. Hardwax oil fi nish. 17\" h. x 15\" diam. $760 each. At Domaine 5 4 Fine Furnishings and Brent Comber Studio. 4. HIGH AND DRY Plush and ornate, Produced by Stephanie White/Text by Katie Gougeon/Photography by Felix Wedgwood (grasscloth) these pretty damask-pattern jacquard- terry towels are a rich addition in the bathroom. In dark grey or light grey (shown). Washcloth, $9; hand towel, $20; bath towel, $40. At Anthropologie. 5. TABLE SERVICE With a warm brass patina and a clean, airy silhouette, the antique-look Sojourn side table is a graceful addition to the living room or study. Iron; antique mirror. 23\" h. x 16\" diam. $490. At Barrymore Furniture. 34 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/13/09 11:43:51 AM JAN - Finds.indd 1 JAN - Finds.indd 1 11/13/09 11:43:51 AM

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VIEW I snapped this photo wall in the Monica Rich Kosann boutique at Bergdorf Goodman’s to inspire. I chose Ravished (P5141-85) by Para Paints in a matte finish for my feature wall “experiment.” Cautionary Tales Pick up the new Restoration Lynda Reeves explains Hardware catalogue to see their how to tame a trend Euro country style. On closer inspection, so it doesn’t tame you. black pushpins held up unframed photography. Some fads in home decorating are early clues of bigger trends to come, while others should have a “buyer beware” tag that warns us all of the danger of jumping too fast. My rule of thumb is simple. If you have to redecorate a room to accommodate a trend, you should think again. Seek out trends that you can Spot the easily inject for maximum effect. trends that For me, a good fad was the ebony hardwood floors endured in this great that I first saw in a magazine. I stained my mid-brown new book, floors espresso and have never looked back. Nothing at Indigo. else in the room had to change, but those floors transformed my ho-hum living room into high drama. Eventually, the fad became a huge trend and now it’s settled into a classic choice that I personally will not tire of. As much as I want my rooms to look fresh and Photography by Gabor Jurina (portrait)/Jessica Lin (photograph, pushpins, book, catalogue)/John Cullen (paint) current, I am so relieved that I didn’t indulge in This at least one of last year’s hottest trends. The whole statement “glamour fashion” look, with its overscaled damask chair upholstered patterned wallpaper and fabrics, glossy black in dark furniture, low-hanging crystal chandeliers and animal claret velvet print rugs was, at first glance, fun and frisky. But for caught my me, it soon wore thin. I’m seeing it in the lobbies of eye on the floor of ABC new condo buildings and hip hotel rooms. To me it Carpet & feels too trendy and contrived to age well. Home. I feel the same way about the reappearance of shiny, white kitchens, and the return of polished black The Color Reform rugs at ABC Carpet granite that is creeping back into counters, floors and have dazzling jewel tones. Look for furniture. These materials seem to be CONTINUED ON PAGE 60 them this side of the border at Elte. 36 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/18/09 2:28:49 PM JAN - Lynda.indd 1 11/18/09 2:28:49 PM JAN - Lynda.indd 1

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DESIGN LESSON THE MATERIALS Paint Neutrals pop against a bold accent wall. Chair colour, Ralph Lauren Veranda (IB145), The Home Depot. AFTER The $120 fix Trim Nailhead trim adds polish. Tacks, Designer Fabrics. Fabric $15 velvet delivers luxury for less. Bella velvet in Mocha, Designer Fabrics. AS A BEDSIDE TABLE Substitute an armless chair beside a low-profile headboard for a stylish way to break up a bedroom set. Ensure the seat meets the mattress height or the chair might look off scale. For extra pop, set a neutral chair against a colour-blocked wall. This look works best for the maximalist who thrives amid a hive of beloved possessions, not minimalists who sleep easier with clutter behind closed drawers. Chair reupholstery, Soft Options Upholstery; clock, Queen West Antique Centre; wall hook, ChairTableLamp; plaid blanket, Elte; wall colour, Ralph Lauren Cottage Green (VM115), The Home Depot. THE ALL- OCCASION CHAIR Turn a $40 junk-store find into the best seat in the house. Photography by Jessica Lin (fabric, tacks) Text by TRISH SNYDER | Produced by MICHAEL PENNEY | Photography by DONNA GRIFFITH BEFORE The $40 find 40 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/17/09 1:40:04 PM JAN - Design Lessions.indd 1 11/17/09 1:40:04 PM JAN - Design Lessions.indd 1

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DESIGN LESSON For a chair AS EXTRA SEATING AS A TOWEL RACK that can move Easier to push around than a sofa and Introducing a decorative chair into between more airy than an upholstered piece, this a bathroom fitted with matching rooms, opt for a neutral chair can be fetched whenever guests fixtures and cabinets loosens up palette outnumber perches. Flared legs and the look. Stack extra towels on the a wide backrest give it extra presence. seat, or top it with a tray to display Bookcase, carpet, sofa, Ikea; wing chair, toiletries or set down a wineglass Restoration Hardware; lamp, side table, throw, during a languorous soak. candlesticks, Elte; portrait, books, 507 Antiques; Anchor, Jackson Falk; toiletries, cushion fabric, Designer Fabrics; coffee tables, L’Occitane; wall colour, Pale Powder Arcadia Antiques; vase, ChairTableLamp; framed (204), trim, Pointing (2003), Farrow & Ball. print, Absolutely North; topiaries, Quince. AS A MULTITASKER When a small space moonlights as a dining area and office, call on an occasional chair to work double shifts. The plush upholstered seat creates a welcoming guest chair or softens long hours at a desk. The white finish and brown upholstery are neutral enough to mix with other chairs at the table. Table, blue upholstered chair, vase, bowl, Elte; lamp, Decorum Decorative Finds; art, Absolutely North. Chair Refinishing 101 • Use fine-grit sandpaper to rub off the wood’s shiny finish and prep it for paint. • Apply one coat of latex primer ($10). For a smooth finish with minimal brush strokes, use a brush with soft natural bristles. • Brush on two light coats of latex semi-gloss interior paint ($20/quart). “I don’t sand between coats because I apply the paint in thin layers,” says H&H style editor Michael Penney, adding that “thin” means he can see the primer showing through after the first coat. Applying paint too thickly can cause it to glob or chip off. • Supply an upholsterer with 1 yard velvet ($15) and request nailhead trim ($75 total for upholstery and tacks). Or, to do it yourself, pop out the seat, wrap with velvet, staple overhang to underside and hammer diy houseandhome.com on trim (for more detailed instructions, visit us online). Get step-by-step instructions for an af ordable chair makeover. Click DESIGN. 42 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/17/09 1:40:37 PM JAN - Design Lessions.indd 2 11/17/09 1:40:37 PM JAN - Design Lessions.indd 2

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At the same CONTINUED ON PAGE 114 SUSTAINABLE CHANGE H&H picks five eco-chic trends that will change our homes in 2010 — and beyond.TAINABLE CHANGE H&H picks five eco-chic trends that will change our homes in 2010 — and beyond. 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LIVING Overscaled lighting adds drama LEFT: The rustic bookshelf (the repainted it white. dining table is Biblioteca, designed An old map of flanked by vintage by homeowner Matt Europe acts as industrial-style Carr for Umbra’s U+) colourful artwork. chairs and an were painted black. Map, Machine Age antique high- Rug, Bev Hisey; light, Modern; vase, back settee, and Klaus by Nienkämper. L’Atelier. anchored by a huge ABOVE: Matt and BELOW: In the living Moooi pendant light his partner, Joyce Lo, room, a vintage hung from one of loved the “ornate cabinet houses tidy the house’s original and structural” lineups of Chinese ceiling medallions. pattern of the hall’s delft figures, kitschy Budget finds at textured wallpaper plastic dollies and Lowe’s, the sconces — but not its blood- Russian-style on either side of the red hue — so they nesting dolls. INDIE CHIC Peek inside the quirky home of two of Canada’s top tastemakers. Text by LAURA MUIR | Photography by PER KRISTIANSEN The peculiar little house couldn’t have attracted more fitting owners than industrial designer Matt Carr and fashion designer/retailer Joyce Lo. The talented duo had the imagination and tolerance to see past quirky “features” like a bust of Medusa mounted on the house’s ramshackle green exterior and a dance room (complete with a full-height mirror and ballet barre) to the storybook Victorian beneath it all — a veritable dark and eccentric diamond in the rough. Or perhaps it was, 46 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/18/09 11:32:35 AM JAN - Living.indd 1 11/18/09 11:32:35 AM JAN - Living.indd 1

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LIVING in fact, the Toronto home’s offbeat charm that attracted them: they saw that, with an artistic eye, an appreciation of history, and an affection for the imperfect and outlandish, they could transform it into their own innovative and original design paradise. After a frustrating four-month house-hunt, during which they saw 100 houses and lost two bidding wars, Matt, the design director at Umbra, and Joyce, a designer for Shared T-shirts and codirector of the edgy Drake Hotel General Store on Toronto’s eternally hip Queen Street West, decided to narrow their sights and focus on “stale bread” — houses with no offers after two weeks of sitting on the market. “And this was stale,” laughs Matt. “Nobody wanted it,” Joyce adds. “There was no bidding war here!” Before June 2008, when the couple first visited the two-bedroom, 1,900-square-foot house, located in an up-and-coming neighbourhood in the city’s east end, neighbours had witnessed numerous prospective buyers entering the front door and heading straight out the Put the pattern on the ceiling, and keep it minimal everywhere else ABOVE: Recovering LEFT: Matt and up of various papers the kitchen floor in Joyce’s living room intricately layered inexpensive black showcases a luxe, to create an ornate and white vinyl tiles tufted library-style pattern overhead. was an easy quick- leather sofa and a A wooden stag’s fix with graphic marble and brass head looks impact. Matt coffee table. Brass sculptural against brought the little lamps — atop a pair the white wall. rustic table back of U+’s Rolly side Side tables, with him from tables, designed by Mixalabra candle China. A pretty Matt — provide a hit holder, U+; coffee crystal chandelier of Hollywood glam. table, Commute adds unexpected The wallpapered Home; brass lamps, sparkle overhead. ceiling, original to Machine Age Chair, Flik & Co. the house, is made Modern. TRENDS SPOT THE TRENDS 2010 • Wallpapered ceilings • Rustic whitewashed floors • Quirky collections • Mixing materials like a raw jute and plush wool-flannel • Simple industrial light fixtures • Theatrical touches 48 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE 11/18/09 11:33:35 AM JAN - Living.indd 2 JAN - Living.indd 2 11/18/09 11:33:35 AM