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PAINT IT BOLD!31 PAINT PICKS FOR 2011

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8 EDITOR’S MESSAGE11 CURRENTS Aroma Therapy; People & Places; Light Show;

Project Organization; and more. 49 INSIDE DESIGN Interior designer Jillian Harris talks about

her condo reno and her latest TV venture: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

60 SOURCES Your guide to items featured in this issue.62 AT HOME Songstress Bif Naked reveals what’s inside her

Yaletown condo.

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21 A SENSE OF SPACEA home’s disjointed rooms are unified to create a modern milieu for the owner’s collection of age-old treasures. Plus: Sleek Bathroom SpacesBy Amy Tyler Mair

27 BEAUTY AND THE BATHROOMTake the bathroom beyond boring with our 19 picks in six stylish themes.By Barb Sligl

34 EXTREME BATHROOMSBeige in the bathroom? Not for Susan Strangway, who personalized her home with dramatic swaths of orange paint and audacious antler accents.By Rachel Humenny

41 THIRTY-ONE TASTY NEW HUESPaint palette trends for 2011 include a smorgasbord of appetizing colours from apple green to lemon tart. By Nicola Enright-Morin

55 JUST DESSERTSCaren McSherry shares her top tools and techniques, plus three decadent dessert recipes from her latest cookbook, In a Pinch. By Catherine Dunwoody

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VOLUME 9 NUMBER 1MARCH/APRIL 2011

BCHomeEDITOR Janet Gyenes

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Janet Gyenes, EditorBC Home

Fearless. Daring. Bold. That trio of words could describe most of the people featured in this issue of BC Home. Like rocker Bif Naked (At Home, p. 62), who happily describes her Yaletown condo’s decor as “Hindu-meets-hockey,” to Jillian Harris, interior designer and former Bachelorette (Inside Design, p. 49), who finally finds herself in the limelight for her work – not her love life.

On the food front, the ever-intrepid Caren McSherry takes the fear out of cooking in her lat-est book, In A Pinch. Flip to page 55 for a trio of decadent desserts, plus McSherry’s favourite toolsand no-fail tips.

On the home front, there’s Susan Strangway, a White Rock homeowner and avid collector who opted for exoticism when designing her home – especially when it came to the bathrooms, which are awash in high-voltage hues. Read “Extreme Bathrooms” (p. 34) to see her handiwork.

Strangway is proof that when it comes to fear-less look-at-me choices, we tend to be bolder in that self-contained space – the bathroom. In this issue, we’re showcasing 19 new products for bathrooms (p. 27) from bronze basins to glass photographic installations – the latter hand-crafted right here in B.C.

The daring decisions continue with our annual paint trends roundup (p. 41), where we roll out a palette of 31 new hues that are as liv-able as they are lively. 2011 is about banishing the beige and rolling on some Arsenic green or Aqua Fiesta blue!

If you’re still in need of inspiration, find more of BC Home online in the Living Space section on our sister site, BC Living (www.bcliving.ca/living-space) and in my Style Lounge blog.

Share your ideas, comments and questions. E-mail me: [email protected].

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AROMA THERAPY From woodsy bases to exotic top notes, the newest candles, sprays and diffusers bring room scents to a luxe level. 1. Transport yourself to the British countryside with Moroccan Rose Room Spray from U.K. luxury brand True Grace. One spritz of this floral-and-wood blend will have you hankering for tea and a Jane Austen novel ($35, Provide). 2. Fruits & Passion’s handcrafted Lotus-Nenuphar perfumed candle provides 40 hours of aquatic-and-floral fragrance. Bonus: the stylish glass case and wood cover can be reused long after the candle has burned out ($30, Fruits & Passion). 3. Get nostalgic for Mom’s pancake breakfasts with the distinctive scent of Roots’ made-in-Canada Maple Candle that comes in a maple syrup tin. When lit, the natural wood wick crackles like a July 1 sparkler. Patriotic, eh? ($14, Roots). 4. Spritz the subtle lime fragrance of Jo Malone’s Acqua di Limone Scent Surround Spray on linens, soft furnishings and even skin for an instant luxe upgrade. Folding laundry never felt so decadent ($65, Holt Renfrew). 5. Break out the mai tais: a waft of the exotic fra-grance from Malie Organics’ Coconut and Vanilla Diffuser will make your home feel like an island paradise. Made with pure perfume oil, the scent is guaranteed to last more than a year ($65, Beauty Mark). 6. The pebble-shaped Easy Scent Diffuser by French fragrance specialist Lampe Berger evokes the simple silhouettes of a Zen garden. An innovative cold-release system maintains the potency of the scent’s essential oils (like lemon and cedar) – giving the words “pure bliss” a new meaning (starting at $54.99, Black Door Decor). – Sonu Purhar See SOURCES on page 60

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ON THE MOVE Things are shaking up in Vancouver. Some favourite stores are changing locales: ARMOURY DISTRICT Long the home of creative types (like Nettwerk Music Group and Armoury Recording Studio), this ’hood is becom-ing a hotbed of design. Joining the mix is Brougham Interiors, moving from North Vancouver. 1855 Fir St., 604-980-1524, broughaminteriors.com VANCOUVER SOUTH Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware, the purveyor of chic collections for the haute bathroom is heading south to bigger digs in a new Vancouver showroom (and lots of parking!). 8351 Ontario St., Vancouver, 604-688-1252, www.cantubathrooms.com

NEW PALETTE PARA Paints has a new concept store in B.C., the Westcoast Decor Centre in Vancouver, where you can browse through paint chips and palettes of the almost-century-old Canadian paint company. Oh Canada! 763 Terminal Ave., Vancouver, 604-662-7272, www.para.com

MORE MOLO Now you can purchase the ethereal Cloud Softlight Pendant from Molo Design online. Or, for cushioning from below, you might go with the Felt Disc. Whatever you choose from Vancouver-based Molo, you’ll join some fine company – Molo’s award-winning products are part of museum and gallery collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Add to your own collection through the new MoloStore. www.molostore.com – Barb SliglMINT PHOTOS Terry Guscott See SOURCES on page 60

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Looking for a quirky piece to add a certain je ne sais quoi to your home? Say, a stool in the form of a lamb named Scotty? Scotty is just one of many distinctive pieces you’ll find at Mint Interiors, which opened its doors in Vancouver’s up-and-coming Armoury District last fall. Owners Michael McNamara and Rien Sharma (right) honed their eye for design by dressing up high-end homes for their company Revamp Home Staging. And after eight years of hearing “Where can I buy this?” from delighted homeowners, they created Mint to share global finds. The resulting in-store display: “Cool one-of-a-kind and practical pieces,” says Sharma. Here are some of the pair’s picks:SPLURGE Aviva Stanoff cushions. Handmade in Brooklyn, real botanical objects are pressed into luxuri-ous fabrics (a “velvet memory” technique) to create tactile and evocative pillows like Eucalyptus on Fuji.STEAL Wonderland candleholders. (As in Alice in Wonderland.) Made from ornaments found in English antique markets and then cast in iron, these porcelain-looking pieces are pure whimsy.QUIRKY PICK Diva ostrich console table. From French design house Ibride, this Diva makes a statement showing off her long avian gams. Or there’s Owen (sheep table) and the popular Scotty (lamb stool) …. It’s a coterie of creatures as furniture.FAVOURITE FIND Cuckoo clocks. The Italian Cucú is a traditional cuckoo re-imagined in some very-now colours like magenta and orange, or mirrored for some unexpected sparkle. � – B.S.

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This year marks the 60th anniversary of the ubiquitous IKEA catalogue, a must-read for homeowners eager to explore affordable trends. The Swedish stylesetters forecast four top trends for 2011: • Blue: Add calm to even the most chaotic of rooms with a wash of sky-blue paint, cobalt cushions or an indigo throw. • Architectural: This look is all about clean lines and structured shapes; add artistic elegance with bold graphics in red or white.• Folkloric: Global accents go couture with delicate beadwork and hand-sewn embroi-dery (shown below). Capture the folksy feel with flower, fruit and bird designs.• New Utility: It’s easy to upgrade to industrial chic; just look for vintage signage, exposed parts and simple materials like wood and steel.

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LIGHT SHOW Lighting goes industrial chic with the Pett lamp, the latest statement piece by Diesel for its Successful Living collection in collaboration with Foscarini. Angular lines create a reptilian look, while stylish hues provide esthetic balance, making the Pett equally at home in upscale offi ces or cluttered dorm rooms. Try minimalist black-and-white to lend an aura of sophistication; the more daring can opt for the line’s look-at-me fl uorescents. $332, Inform Interiors

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How much do you know about the world’s most popular home design store? • IKEA was founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad; the name IKEA is formed from his initials plus the first letters of the farm and village where he grew up (Elmtaryd and Agunnaryd).• IKEA opened its first Canadian store in Richmond, B.C. in 1976. • The IKEA catalogue is the biggest publica-tion in the world, with 198,000,000 copies distributed in 41 countries.• Today’s IKEA collection consists of 9,500 home furnishings.

– Sonu Purhar

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De-cluttering your home can be a struggle between space, time and sentimentality

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By de-cluttering your home and better organizing your things, from incoming mail to stockpiles of household goods, you can stop wasting time search-ing for items and start creating the illusion of having more room. Soraiya Kara, trained professional orga-nizer and owner of POSabilities, shares advice:

Q. What are the basics of home organization?A. Number one: Know what you have. Take an inventory so you’re not always chasing your tail. Treat your home like a stockroom or pantry. If you can’t create an inventory, create zones. If you do a particular task in a particular area, host related things in that zone. It’s important that the family gets involved. Take 20 minutes a day to put things away; if not, your home becomes a holding tank.

Q. How can I get rid of the clutter?A. People suffer from emotional guilt. We need to give ourselves permission to keep or discard some-thing. It’s a huge process to get rid of things so you need to be ready to de-clutter. Start by picking one room – not the whole house – then pick a category, like clothes. Ask yourself why you have something and if there’s a reason to get rid of it. Does it fit? If something doesn’t make you smile, don’t keep it. If it has sentimental value, take a photo of it. Assess your core needs and re-purpose things. Be realistic and give yourself permission to give things away.

Q. How can I find space to become better organized?A. The best way to save on square footage is to put up a shelf. It’s easy and affordable and creates extra space. Sort things by commonality; tins of photos, baskets of magazines. Think about what it is you have first, and then find a container or shelf for it. Cubicle shelving is helpful. Don’t use ugly bins; find something you can work with and like. ■

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When Ron Dupuis first set foot in his 1947 postmodern home perched on a hill overlooking the Lions Gate Bridge and Burrard Inlet, he was met with a collision of design styles. Cedar wood planks blanketed the walls and ceiling, and white marble floors extended the length of the cavern-ous entranceway. A vertical retaining beam sepa-rated two doors leading from the foyer into the living room.

“There was barnboard everywhere and no defined sense of space,” says Dupuis. “It looked like a bowling alley, but I was drawn to the view,

the modern look of the home and rural feeling of West Vancouver. I thought I could fix it to my own taste.”

The 3,600-square-foot space was originally constructed as three apartments and had under-gone two extensive renovations. The result was a home with 57 windows and 11 exterior doors.

“He wanted to create a backdrop for his fur-niture and art that was clean and modern,” says project design manager Teresa Cain of Interior Solutions Design Group. “Ron knew he wanted to update a number of the principal rooms, but

once we got into the project, we realized that a lot of attention needed to be given to the foyer. It was a very disjointed space. The entrance sets the tone for the entire home. There was too much contrast in the white marble flooring and casual wood walls.”

Over the years, Dupuis, an estate jewelry auctioneer, had amassed an eclectic collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative furniture from auction that he planned to incorporate into the space. And while many of the pieces were older, including a marble Roman statue dating

A SENSE OFSpace

A HOME’S DISJOINTED ROOMS ARE UNIFIED TO CREATE A MODERN MILIEU FOR A COLLECTION OF AGE-OLD TREASURES

TEXT AMY TYLER MAIR PHOTOGRAPHY TERRY GUSCOTT

OLD MEETS NEW The modern, gallery-esque space provides a perfect backdrop for the owner’s artwork and collectibles.

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from 122 AD, he wanted the home to retain its con-temporary feel.

The design team imme-diately got to work by removing the country style, oak spindles and handrail from the staircase in the foyer and installing a dra-

matic glass-and-stainless steel stair system that extends along the second floor hallway overlook-ing the entrance.

Above the staircase, ginkgo wallpaper with metallic gold detailing stretches to the ceiling, effectively creating a focal point. Cedar planks were removed from the walls and 12-by-24-inch porcelain tiles were installed on the floor. The wood ceiling trim was painted out white to blend in with the walls and flooring, while the large wooden beams along the ceiling were left exposed and highlighted as an architectural feature.

A closet was installed just to the left of the entranceway to anchor the once expansive area and create a divider for a separate media room. The now-cohesive space was punched up with Dupuis’ antique furnishings, which include an oversized nautical-style convex mirror that once hung in a private men’s club.

According to project designer Tiffany Karlson, the key to incorporating antiques into an over-all contemporary space is to keep the fixed ele-ments modern, but with a nod toward tradition. For example, when redesigning the gas fireplace in the dining room, Karlson created an asym-metrical nook that traditionally would have been used for stacking wood. Instead, it’s used to house a miniature Roman statue. Even the ginkgo leaf motif on the foyer wallpaper is found in tradi-tional textiles.

Since the homeowner allocated the majority of the budget to the entrance and two bathrooms, the kitchen was given a cursory update. A forest green countertop was replaced with black gran-ite, featuring a smaller overhang to make room for a marble-topped breakfast table and red leather chairs. Taupe glass tile was installed as

UNITED SPACES The kitchen (inset) was given a modern update with black granite, red leather chairs and glass tiles. The entryway (top) was once overwhelmed by marble and barnboard. Now, steel, glass and modern wallpaper provide pleasing design tension when paired with an oversized convex mirror and other collectibles. Dupuis (above) bought the home primarily for the view.

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SLEEK BATHROOM SPACESTiffany Karlson’s design ideas

• Layer lighting. Karslon suggests using up to three types of lights in a bathroom: a general-purpose light in the centre of the room to illuminate the entire space; a task light near the vanity; and a separate decorative light set on a dimmer to add interest.

• Use metal Schluter design accents. Schluters are the thin strips of metal that are used to protect a tile or stone edge. They can also be used as a fresh alternative to a feature tile. In the main floor bathroom, a Schluter was installed running horizontally through the shower wall to give the space a contemporary edge.

• Install a six-inch (or higher) kick at the base of a bathroom vanity for a modern, European feel.

• Think horizontal. Use tile and wood grain with horizontal lines. It is current and can also help open up a smaller space.

• Change-up materials. Karlson paired a high-gloss polyurethane-coated vanity with a stainless steel kick for both style and function. In the main floor bathroom, the stainless steel kick complements the metal Schluter accent in the shower. It is also a durable material able to withstand wear and tear in a heavy traffic area.

• Colour block. A vivid shot of colour on one wall in the form of paint or tile can amp up an otherwise neutral space. �

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a backsplash and brass hardware was replaced with brushed nickel.

Lighting played a critical role in achieving the overall look of the home. Translucent glass was installed in the interior doors to let the light come through and enforce the contemporary feel of the home. In the main floor bathroom, a set of three glass pendants hangs askew over the bathroom vanity, creating an unexpected focal point from the hallway. “It is purely decorative lighting that invites you into the bathroom,” says Karlson.

In the upstairs and main floor bathrooms, colour blocking was used to create drama and a focal point in each space. On the main floor, large, striated midnight blue porcelain tiles were installed over the vanity. Upstairs, aqua blue tiles were placed in the shower for the same effect.

“The blue cements the West Coast modern contemporary look,” says Karlson. “Most clients want an indoor-outdoor feeling and the blue plays off what we see reflected in nature.”

The freestanding, oval-shaped tub in the upstairs bathroom creates a second focal point, adds Karlson. “It is like having a sculpture in the bathroom.”

For Dupuis, the reno has created a soothing space that lets him rotate his collections throughout the home. Pointing to an A.J. Casson landscape painting located in the entranceway, Dupuis is attracted to its universal appeal.

“Over time, I might replace it with some-thing else,” says Dupuis. “I like to put a general landscape – that doesn’t seemingly depict one particular place – in the entrance to a home. It is welcoming.” ■See SOURCES on page 60

BRIGHT IDEAS The vaulted cedar ceiling with exposed beams posed a lighting challenge for the design team. Unable to install over-head halogen lighting, Karlson opted for a set of chrome vanity bar lights and a matching pair of sconces to light the space from both above and below.

STYLE SHIFT The wall-mounted faucets, undermount sink and vanity are the same in the two bathrooms. Above, bathroom’s pale scheme and clean lines contrast with the rustic beam. At left, horizontally set midnight blue tiles and eye-catching pendants keep the look modern.

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Beauty & the BATHROOM

The bathroom, washroom, water closet, powder room, lavatory or loo … is a room that, whatever the name, may be the most used and often most neglected design-wise. It’s 2011 and time to change that. Bring beauty to the bathroom. These top trends and picks show you how.

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Black is the perennial fashion staple. And now it’s essential in bathrooms. Style guru Jenna Lyons (creative director of J. Crew) has a much-admired très-chic black bathroom, with exposed brass plumbing, of course (two of the trends we showcase). But you don’t have to go with her black tub and walls. A touch of black will do – and give any bathroom that bit of edge.

1. Vero Black toilet and bidet (Duravit) The serene spa look may have become all too predictable. Steer clear of the sometimes-sterile all-white bathroom with this striking rectilinear black toilet (twice the impact with the matching bidet). Starting at $2,205, toilet; $1,723, bidet; Cronkhite Kitchen & Bath2. Flauto faucet (Webert) For a hit of black magic, there’s the Flauto faucet in classic chrome with a black handle – just enough of the always-fashionable colour to inject some contrast. $550, Cantu

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FANTASTIC FLORA Uta Nagel, an Emily Carr graduate, is gaining international acclaim for her innovative photographic pieces. Her stunning installations can be found in Tokyo, Miami, New York … and, of course, here in B.C. Nagel’s stark photography – a seemingly floating dancer, the sharp angles of urban architecture, ethereal evocations of the ocean, a stand of staid trees – is lovely in itself. But her solemn trees seem to reach another dimension through her use of acrylic or glass. By transferring their silhouette of bare branches to glass, they become another piece of art entirely – fantastic flora. Now imagine this almost-abstract art is functional too, as curtains, floor tiles, coffee table, a lamp or a feature wall in a bathroom. It’s a built-in view from the tub that will never get old. Uta Nagel Design Inc.

The bathroom is typically already chock full of glass elements. Makes sense: It’s easy to clean and offers a sense of space. But it goes far beyond utility. Now glass brings art into the mix.

3. Siderna faucet (Brizo)This slender, sweeping faucet is already graceful, but the glass accents emphasize its airy esthetic. No visual clutter here. Available spring 20114. Kallos lavatory (Kohler) This spun-glass bathroom sink evokes faceted fine crystal. It’s function taken to an artistic high-water mark. $549, Robinson Lighting & Bath5. Glass installation (Uta Nagel Design) More functional art. Vancouver-based visual artist, Uta Nagel, creates stunning glass installations imprinted with her own photos (see below). Pricing on request

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Stop overlooking the sink (literally!). It’s a spot where you can add some serious pretty to the powder room. Vessel sinks lift the old sunken incarnations to new heights. And the latest designs are striking and unexpected – from celadon to handmade Murano glass. Think of it as a lovely bowl for display, except you get to use it every day. Which is as it should be with these show-offs.

6. Ilbagnoalessi One Tam Tam (Laufen) Like a big drum, this sculpture-like sink is its own pedestal (also part of the free-standing trend) and self-contained.$3,975, Cantu7. Cenedese (Hastings Tile & Bath) Bling for your bathroom. Hand-crafted by Italy’s master glassblowers in Murano, each sink is an original – and comes in just about any colour combo. From $4,000, Cantu8. Celadon (Lenova) Evoking the pale jade of ancient Chinese pottery, this vessel sink is like an objet d’art. Celadon, the name of the classic green-hued ceramic, is thought to bring health and good luck. $488, The Ensuite

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Shower time just got better. And smarter. These multifunctional shower systems now incorporate LED lighting and music for a whole new level of sensory experience. So let some light in and let it rain.

9. Aquavolo Lumiere (JACLO) Showers or downpour? Both. The flat, horizontal spout offers two in one: a waterfall and rain shower. Plus there’s a sound system and iPod port for musical accompaniment to your singing in the shower; and with RGB lighting built-in, you can practice Chromatherapy too. Feeling blue? Shower to some red instead. $8,500, Cantu10. Performing Rain Shower (Dornbracht) Balance Modules? In this rain shower, these are part of a water-flow menu at your fingertips: “just rain,” “water points” or full on “water sheet” (think waterfall). Assess your mood – is this a wake-up call (jet it!) or some Zen downtime (soft rain, please) – and get wet. $1,270, Robinson Lighting & Bath11. Rainlight Quadro Head (Nikles) Simple does it. This ceiling-mounted showerhead with monochromatic LED lighting is minimalist but has some major drenching power. And it’s energy saving with “intelligent water distribution.” Here, low flow isn’t a compromise. $1,399, Victoria Specialty Hardware

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Think Golden Age (or Bronze Age) and add some metals that are not silver tone. These reinvented metals have a modern refinement, so change up the cool look of chrome that’s ubiquitous in the bathroom scene and warm it up, instead.

12. Virage lavatory (Brizo) Inspired by European ironwork, this faucet’s twists and curves defy categorizations of traditional or modern. But in the Venetian or brushed bronze finish, it’s definitely on trend. From $780, Splashes 13. Wolo Single Lever Lavatory in Satin Gold (Webert) Inspired by aerodynamics, the slim and tapered lines of this faucet are balanced by the gold finish. An unexpected mix of warm metal and minimalism. $1,135, Cantu14. Katagami Bronze Wading Pool (Kohler) Shaped like a beautiful birdbath, this shallow, cast-bronze vessel sink has a dark patina and organic quality that’s distinct from the usual white-porcelain-and-silver-fixture mix. $2,804, Robinson Lighting & Bath

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The biggest – and often bulkiest – elements in the bathroom are the permanent pieces: tub, vanity, toilet. No more. The more streamlined and elegant look is to go free-standing. Less clutter, more design. That tub is now easy-access from all sides (to admire or dip into).

15. IMAGE-in bathtub (WETSTYLE)Pick a shape – angled and linear or curvy and round – and a pattern – cracked clay, ocean waves, arabesques or floral (shown). With the tone-on-tone motifs, this tub becomes a free-standing work of art. From $6,500, Cantu

16. Ketho Vanity (Duravit) This wall-mounted fixture breathes new room and functionality into the bathroom. And there are plenty of configurations (44!) and colours to choose from. Our pick: Garnet Red (shown). From $495-$1,670, Cronkhite Kitchen & Bath17. Invisi Series II Cube (Caroma) The toilet is usually the least design-worthy part of the bathroom. Until now. This wall-hung cube-like toilet (dual-flush, of course) seems to hover, freeing up precious floor space for that less-is-more look. Release the throne! From $831, Wolseley18. Immersion tub filler (Graff). A sleek spout that sticks out – literally – of the floor. By being floor mounted, the graceful lines of this curved yet minimal tub filler really do stand apart. From $2,695, Cantu19. Toulouse tub (Victoria & Albert) This free-standing tub is old-school grandeur re-imagined. Described as a “twist on French boudoir bathing,” Toulouse is a modern-day interpretation of the double-ended bateau baths first seen in the 1860s. And this seamless piece, cast out of ground volcanic limestone and resin, actually keeps the water warmer longer. Now bathe like royalty. $5,000, Robinson Bath & Lighting ■See SOURCES on page 60

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GUTS + GLORY Who says a tub needs to be tucked into a confi ned space? Here, the bathroom

spills into an open-concept room that does triple duty as the couple’s living-dining-boudoir room.

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The word “extreme” often brings to mind death-defying sports, a miraculous makeover and over-the-top actions. However, sometimes being labelled as “extreme” simply means being unafraid to show your personality to the world. Husband and wife Weave Cleveland and Susan Strangway certainly suit that definition, particularly when they defied design conventions and created three gloriously bold bathrooms in their White Rock home.

On a kitchen countertop sits a bowlful of design inspiration for Strangway’s bathrooms: a glass jar filled with dozens of candy-coloured, polka-dotted, and striped porcelain drawer pulls. These knobs are used in every room in the home and highlighted in each bathroom. Their candy tones were the starting point for the rooms’ colour schemes and the design just grew from there.

Inspiration for the three bathrooms’ individual palettes were built on by Strangway’s many trips abroad, a book about the design styles of New Orleans that the couple loves, and the pair’s many trips to Mexico. Strangway was convinced: The rest of the world seemed unafraid of colour and weren’t bound by the same rules as Canadian designers seemed to be. She felt that the passion for pale neutrals was a strange North American phenomenon, and she wanted something vibrant for her home.

“I wanted it to look edible – like exotic fruit,” Strangway says. And juicy reds, oranges, pinks, purples, greens and yellows gleam from every surface, corner and decoration. Exotic is almost an understatement.

Always a style icon in the area, the house used to have a lighthouse facade. The couple purchased it, designed most of it on their own, and turned its iconic features inward. Defining the style of her inimitable home was just one of the problems Strangway encountered on her road to extreme design.

“I don’t know if you want to call it Victorian, traditional or his-toric,” she says with a self-deprecating laugh. Everyone she talked to from designers to retailers to contractors all labelled her design differ-ently. It couldn’t be put into a safe, beige-designed box, and that was fine with her. “Who makes the rules as to what is what, anyways?” says Strangway.

For months Strangway had tried (unsuccessfully) to find a Canadian

EXTREME BATHROOMSPale neutrals? No way. Susan Strangway goes beyond design boundaries with energetic, exotic colourTEXT RACHEL HUMENNY PHOTOGRAPHY TERRY GUSCOTT

COLOUR CONFIDENCE Yellow porcelain drawer pulls are part of Strangway’s overall design inspiration. With sunshine yellow sinks and mirrors, green CaesarStone counters and vibrantly painted cabinets and walls, the room is bursting with high-wattage style.

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dealer that carried both black and white Angolan tile (a nod to her father who grew up in that coun-try). After struggling to make her purchases in a more reserved design world, Strangway turned to the Internet for help. She sourced out her own building materials, and over 7,500 pounds of her floor tile was purchased online and shipped to her from an EBay seller in the United States.

Every floor in Strangway and Cleveland’s home is covered in these black and white tiles set in a checker pattern, warmed by in-floor heating. The colour scheme gives each bathroom a great starting point against which the vibrant drawer pulls can shine. The main floor bathroom hosts a punch of orange and Strangway’s personal bathroom boasts bright splashes of yellow, red and pink. Cleveland’s devoted bathroom plays off the absence of colour, with mostly matte black finishes.

All three bathrooms feature vessel sinks, which Strangway says they were attracted to because they’re reminiscent of historic basins.

After making most of the design choices themselves, the couple called in the help of their home builder and several trusted contrac-tors who helped scout out all the faucets and shower units for the three rooms, including the matte black ones for Cleveland’s more mascu-line room. They helped choose the best wall tiles to complement the imported Angolan floor tile, and their designer helped to sort out the flow of the rooms.

Strangway’s design choices always started on the traditional side, with items you might find in older stately homes. But that’s where the similar-ity ended. Strangway soon made her mark on the


purchases. She painted, covered or altered most of them in some way. Even the bathrooms’ glass doors are covered in gingham or striped fabrics to match each room’s unique colour palette, in addi-tion to providing much-needed privacy.

Cast deer heads and antlers, purchased online

and painted by Strangway, are functional art. These towel and toilet paper holders are a com-mon design thread in the three bathrooms. The search for these specific items might have you calling Strangway a collector, and you’d be right – and wrong.

“I’m not a deer person; I just got in a deer mood,” Strangway says. “Instead, I collect toys.”

Those toys are evi-dent throughout the home, but hold a special spot in Strangway’s personal bath-room. Her collection of McDonald’s memorabilia fills up a large wall unit – around 150 toys collected throughout the years. They add more colour and whimsy

to an already playful area of the home that is filled with pots full of fish and a bird bath filled with succulent plants.

Strangway’s bath “room” spills out of its intended enclosed area and into an open-concept space that serves as a living-dining-boudoir area.

WILD + WHIMSICAL Deer motifs are repeated throughout. The pieces are functional and add a hint of playfulness to the scheme of geometric patterns in black and white.



Here, Cleveland can play one of his many musi-cal instruments, while Coffee, their 18-year-old Lhasa Apso, relaxes at his feet. And Strangway can soak in her iron claw-footed tub underneath the glow from opulent red and green jewelled chandeliers that hang under brightly painted ceiling medallions.

To get the fabulous burst of pure glossy colours, Strangway was forced to use high-gloss oil paint – something her professional painter was completely against. Strangway just chalked this problem up to her growing list of requests that reflected her personality but confounded the design industry she was working with.

“I wanted it to look like nail polish, which obvi-ously isn’t a respectable aim,” she says laughing.

There are a number of perfectly reasonable factors why a professional painter might shy away from painting a home’s wall in oil paint, but Strangway stuck to her design goals and her painter agreed to give it a shot. The end result is what makes the home glow.

“It costs the same to paint a pretty colour, as opposed to an ugly one,” Strangway says with a shrug. “Why colour scares people, I’ll never understand.”

And with bright green CaesarStone counter-tops and yellow cabinets, nothing but bright paint would do. These choices would have fallen flat against a beige or white wall, says Strangway.

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pattern, and the addition of some interesting animal-inspired accessories, everything works in perfect symmetry. Much like a person’s per-sonality, when all facets are taken together, all the individual quirks meld to create an overall pleasing image that’s wonderful, original, and sometimes, extreme. ■See SOURCES on page 60 STYLIST Heather Cameron

CHECKERED PRESENCE The checker pattern and matte surfaces add dimension to Cleveland’s bathroom. Traditional lighting is juxtaposed against a dramatic black ceiling.

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EXTREME SMARTSStrangway notes that vessel sinks are a reno-smart choice, since a smaller cut to the countertop is required for a vessel. This makes it easier to update the rooms at a later date with a new vessel sink, or to cut a larger hole in the countertop for a top- or under-mounted sink.�


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Paint palette trends for 2011 include a smorgasbord of appetizing hues from candied apple to lemon tart

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Are you ready for a new era of colour? Delicate neutrals are no longer the mainstay of home

interiors, and designers have stopped tiptoeing around the colour wheel.

Instead, they’ve unveiled an array of adventurous colours. Old is new again. So think 1950s sophistication with a distinctly modern twist. This

year’s paint palettes are fresh, zingy and there’s sure to be something for every taste.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Candied Apple/P5042-83D, PARA Paints (bottle, far left); Arsenic/214, Farrow & Ball (bottle in midde and egg at right); Fairytale Green/10GG 33/404*A, CIL (bottle at right); Grape Green/2027-40, Benjamin Moore (“milk” carton); Petal/02, Yolo (egg at left). Basket with trio of bottles, Little White House; “milk” carton, Paper Moon; egg cups, Front & Company.

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Green is still a hot hue, and this year’s highlights are more playful than simply reflective of our ecological obsession. One example is Sico’s Pastis, a lively lime green that’s ideal for kids’ bedrooms instead of the typical pink and blue standbys. At the other end of the spectrum is Farrow & Ball’s Arsenic green, reminiscent of verdigris. It has a theatrical feel, especially when matched with graphite grey.

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PUNCHY Always popular, this season’s blues are eye-catching, courageous and leaning more toward aqua than navy. Wrap the walls in Peacock’s Plume from CIL to give a room flamboyant flair. Lucerne, from Benjamin Moore’s Spirited palette, promises to be a joyful antidote to stress and looks especially fresh when popped with grey, black and white.

FROM LEFT Lucerne/AF-530, Benjamin Moore; Aqua Fiesta/356-4, PPG Paints; Dream/06, Yolo; Church Tops/P5007-62D PARA Paints; Peacock’s Plume/16BG 24/357*A, CIL. Select glassware from HomeSense; spoons from Cloverdale Antique Mall.

bluesTrend Tip: Blues in all hues are all the rage. Don’t be afraid to team-up bright turquoises, ultra marines and denims with clay-toned neutrals, deep violets, grey and bright greens.

Trend Tips: With warmer, yellow-based greens, go for an arts-and-crafts or bohemian vibe (think details like beading and embroidery and dashes of leather) for a fresh look. Get into the retro groove by pairing mint green and coral, punctuated with crisp white accessories and furniture.



If you’re looking for the “it” colours of 2011, you’ll need to give a huge nod to all shades of purple. This intriguing colour, which includes Benjamin Moore’s regal Royal Flush and PARA’s Garden Plum, can both soothe and excite the mood of a room. Since it’s created from a strong, warm colour (red) and a strong, cool colour (blue), it’s incredibly versatile. Purple isn’t the only standout of the season. Berry-based fuchsias and rich reds, like Blood Rose from Behr, will evoke a feeling of glamour or romance, depending on your style.

FROM LEFT Strike a Pose/T11-3, Behr Paints; Blood Rose/T11-4, Behr Paints; Royal Flush/2076-20, Benjamin Moore; Garden Plum/P5096-85, PARA Paints; Vintage Wine/2116-20, Benjamin Moore.

IT’S TIME FORwineTrend Tips: Combine rich, deep purple with neutrals (including grey) for elegance that’s not overpowering. Or be brave and splash a vibrant purple on the wall for an invigorating backdrop.



Grey is this year’s go-to neutral, and colours vary from CIL’s Crystal Glimmer, an elegant, hint-of-ice hue, to Farrow & Ball’s Plummett, a warm mid-tone grey. Looking for some cheer? Sico’s Slightly Sour is a sunny yellow that reflects a more relaxed mood and a return to the informal. CIL has declared Lime Twist – a lemon-lime chiffon hue – its colour of the year. Also in the citrus family (and another sure sign that colour is back) is Farrow & Ball’s introduction of Charlotte’s Locks, a fiery orange that pays homage to 1950s style, especially when used as a bold accent and accompanied by minimalist decor.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Babouche/No.223, Farrow & Ball (small dish); Charlotte’s Locks/No.268, Farrow & Ball (in spoon and on chopsticks at left); Plummet/No.272, Farrow & Ball (in bowl with spoon); Lime Twist/89YY 78/269 W/B, CIL (in bowl with orange chopsticks); Slightly Sour/6097-42, Sico (in spoon and on chopsticks at right); Crystal Glimmer/70BB 83/020 W/B, CIL (in bowl next to teapot).Accessories from Chinatown markets.

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Trend Tips: Orange is a dominant colour, so strike a balance by anchoring it with greys, dark browns and whites. This year’s pale yellows are natural fits with berry violets and turquoise blues.


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Ready for some unadulterated fun in your home? The Dazzling palette from Sico is exactly as the name suggests. Five colours from this collection are represented, highlighting how high-energy hues can contrast harmoniously, with a bit of careful consideration. Use them as innovative accents (turn that colour block into a circle!) on a neutral backdrop. This look is imaginative, so deviate from the serious choices and have some fun.

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pick a paletteIt’s official: The one-colour approach to painting has been shelved. Our bolder tastes favour a more complex palette of hues that clash and complement.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Emerald Isle/6122-64, (spoon at left); Splashdown/6150-42 (spoon at right); Red Candy/60510-52 (sundae glass); Pastis/6121-42 (ice cream scoop); Mint Essence/6131-53 (sundae glass); Lemon Tart/6098-42 (sundae glass). All paints by Sico. Sundae glasses and ice cream scoop, Gourmet Warehouse; straws, Paper Moon; spoons, Cloverdale Antique Mall.

Trend Tips: Consider unconventional com-bos like Red Candy and Pastis, accented with cocoa brown. And instead of reserving the bold and the beautiful for walls, use these colours on ceilings and trim areas for a more dramatic effect.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Timber Beam/315-6; Dark as Night/506-7; Almond Cream/315-3; Rum Runner/232-7; Angel Food/318-1. All by Pittsburgh Paints. Slate cheese board, The Kitchen Garden; twin appetizer spoons, Trudeau Corp. See SOURCES on page 60

Pittsburgh Paint’s Glamour palette is essentially neutral, but each colour was inspired by sophisticated elements, like gold, crystal, marble and limestone. Rum Runner is a rich red that provides a confident contrast to a collection enhanced by textural elements, like metals and stone. ■

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Trend Tip: Rather than use red as an accent, be daring and bring this rich colour to centre stage and let the neutrals be supporting players.

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BCH: You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, are you? Harris: My Extreme Makeover: Home Edition pro-ducers have called me a “polished redneck.” I might be mud-bogging on an ATV and wiener-roasting one day, and shopping for chandeliers

and Holt Renfrew pumps the next. Becoming connected to each project sometimes means tak-ing on dirty jobs. When working for Cactus Club Cafe, it became a running joke that I always wore perfect makeup and heels – while eight feet up on a ladder installing a light fixture.

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TRUE GRITInterior designer Jillian Harris reveals her resiliency and romanticism, whether appearing on reality TV

shows or renovating her Vancouver condo

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Vancouver’s Jillian Harris may be best known as a recent contestant on ABC’s The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. She also brings 10 years experience to her interior design company Jillian Harris Design, creating both commercial and residential spaces in the U.S. and Canada. Harris continues her TV career as a designer on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

DESIGNING WOMAN Harris (above) designed the home of Ali and Roberto (top), who were on season 6 of The Bachelorette.

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BCH: Can you give an example of a project that you got physically involved in? Harris: Yesterday, I flew in the door excited because my kitchen’s Carrara marble countertop

was installed, but found that the trades hadn’t put the sink back in or reconnected the plumb-ing and garburator. It was early Friday evening, so I couldn’t call a plumber, and I had company coming for dinner. Saying to myself, “I can do this,” I hoisted up the 70-pound, porcelain farm-house sink – with my chair, knees and arms to the counter – but the fit was too tight. I got my stone grinder and ground the edges until it fit like a glove. Though hooking up the water was easy, the garbage disposal was difficult, but now that I’ve done it, I’ll know how to do it next time.

BCH: Why were you chosen as a designer for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? Harris: Being a good designer may be important, but the producers were more concerned with my ability to connect with families and the team. I’m also sensitive and don’t have a filter, which makes for good TV viewing.

BCH: How much work do you do on the show? Harris: I’m surprised that I am given as much influence as I am, considering that it would be impossible to get the project done in one week without a support team. After being assigned a project, I make the plan, research the family, and then we decide what we can afford and how to rework an idea so that it’s doable in the time-frame. There are always challenges that happen just before the show airs.

BCH: Describe a challenge on Extreme Makeover, and the most memorable experience so far?Harris: Both happened during the season pre-miere. I was in charge of the spa bathroom, which ended up looking hideous. It was 105 degrees in Baltimore; workers were so hot that they didn’t want to complete that room with little ventila-tion. An hour-and-a-half before we revealed the home to the family, the walls weren’t painted and the toilets weren’t in. I asked for a work shirt and bribed other girls to help me paint and adhere mouldings.

The pink shade I’d chosen to accent the main grey colour was accidentally switched by the trades to become the main colour. The results looked like someone threw up a bottle of Pepto Bismol over the walls, but the family loved it. During this episode, I was going through a dif-ficult time after my relationship ended, so I felt disconnected from the show. To discuss decorat-ing a little girl’s room, I sat with her mother who told me that her husband of 20 years had recently died suddenly while making breakfast. She said, “He was my best friend who was supposed to be here forever.” Her story helped me to look at the world from a different perspective.

BCH: What inspired you to custom-make 18th- century furniture? Harris: Scott Morison [former Cactus Club Cafe co-owner and current Browns restaurants owner] asked me to source a chandelier he saw in a photo. After searching for months, I found out that it was $30,000. Deciding to duplicate it, I discovered the many custom furniture artisans in Vancouver. I fell in love with the create-your-own-with-expert-help concept. We wanted to incorporate

PITCHING IN Harris’s latest TV venture: designer on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (above). HAPPY AT HOME Harris (top) in the bedroom of her recently renovated Vancouver condo.

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authentic 18th-century-style chairs at Browns, but the height and dimensions aren’t appropriate for dining. Scott prefers paying double for a high-quality piece [rather] than getting something off the shelf that looks inauthentic, so furniture is often custom-made. I got carried away once, and as a surprise for Scott, had four Louis XVI chairs – in black lacquer with Designers Guild uphol-stery – made for two Browns restaurants. I almost got fired because they were $2,200 each. I had the style made for my home, and now manufac-ture them on a per-order basis. I will soon feature

pieces on my website that can be custom-made for under $500. The profit margins aren’t high, but it’s a side-project that I’m excited about.

BCH: What inspired you to be on the The Bachelor? Harris: The show was my guilty pleasure – I organized parties with girlfriends to watch it. Searching its website for a dress, I found the appli-cation [for The Bachelor], which said “Americans only.” I applied, sending a funny picture and silly comment, never expecting a reply, but got an

email within a week. But when I finished The Bachelorette, I was determined to get as far away from television as I could. It was a rather trau-matic experience for a small-town girl; I wasn’t sure I was cut out for it. Then ABC asked if I would be on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and it was the only show I would have considered because it combines my love of design, interest in philan-thropy and new experience with reality TV.

BCH: Do you regret being on The Bachelorette? Harris: No. Life is about taking chances, and you never know when you might find love or a dream job if you don’t accept new experi-ences. I’m grateful for the relationship and what I learned. Before the show, people identified me as Jill The Designer, so it was important for me to bring out the Jill The Hopeless Romantic side, too, which plays just as important a part in my life as my career.

LOCAL FLAVOUR Harris designed Browns restaurant in West Vancouver. TRUE ROMANCE The dining area (right) in Ali and Roberto’s (season 6 of The Bachelorette) home.

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BCH: What design elements do you prefer? Harris: I love coral and heritage colours: warm creams, smoky blue, silver teal. I’m definitely not a modern-style designer. There are clients that always want the best at any price, but that isn’t my market. Even when I have an unlimited bud-get, I’ll throw in a piece from HomeSense and a $20 antiques store find, and those will often be the items that the client will say, “Wow, where did you find that?”

BCH: Let’s talk about your condo’s reno. Harris: I’ve owned this 600-square-foot home for six years. After the last couple of years’ expe-riences, my life had changed and my design style had developed so much that I had outgrown my home. I also had to get reacquainted with reality after being on reality shows, so instead of selling it, I decided to renovate. Though it’s tiny – I am a one-woman show right now, but would love a second bedroom only for my wardrobe – I made every inch of the space work. We tore down the kitchen wall, replaced cabinetry, countertops and appliances, and replaced the bathroom van-ity, mirror and cabinets. I ordered a couch from

a custom manufacturer called Bloom; I’ve always had champagne taste and a beer budget, but was finally able to treat myself to a piece that I love. It’s a creamy stone weave with traditional studded arms but is down-filled so it’s casual and comfort-able. I always incorporate pieces that tell a story about the owner, not just seen in a showroom or magazine, which is true in my home, from the ceramic greyhound at the front door to the seven-foot studded mirror in the dining room.

BCH: You say that you design like you dress?Harris: I have eclectic style, so I think nothing of [pairing] a $600 Chloe dress I wore on The Bachelorette with a pair of cowboy boots or muk-luks. It’s important to own your style in fashion and interior design. In my entry hall, a deer shed (antlers) I found in the woods is perched beside a crystal diamond shape to juxtapose highbrow and lowbrow. I dress like I design like I cook: there are no rules except to have fun. And therefore, when guests walk into my space they say, “Wow, this feels like Harris’s home.”

BCH: What do you like to cook in your newly renovated kitchen? Harris: Comfort food: French onion soup, jambalaya, lasagna. Like design and fashion, food preparation to me means no fuss: have a glass of wine, crank up the music, and see what comes out of the oven. ■PHOTO (PAGE 50) ABC

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In Canada’s food scene, Caren McSherry is well-rounded and diverse, with her fingers lit-erally in the pots of various ventures. Classically trained at Cordon Bleu in London, England, and at The Oriental Hotel in Bangkok, McSherry owns the country’s longest-running private cooking school (Caren’s Cooking School), is

a regular contributor to magazines and TV programs, and she’s the owner of every foodie’s go-to in Vancouver: Gourmet Warehouse.

“Remember when everyone was told salt was the enemy?” McSherry asks? “And now people have a minimum of four in their kitchen. Sugar comes in and out of fashion too, and right now it’s

in limbo.” But that doesn’t deter McSherry, who loves how restaurants are now offering tapas-sized sweets for dessert, rather than one big serving. “I want to taste four different ones, a spoon of each. The trend is smaller desserts with big flavour.”

One such dessert from In a Pinch is the classic Zabaglione, and McSherry insists that tools like a

dessertsJUST

Caren McSherry’s new cookbook, In a Pinch: Effortless Cooking for Today’s Gourmet (Whitecap, 2011), is colourful, straightforward and often funny – much like the Vancouver-based author herself. McSherry shares three decadent dessert recipes, plus some tips and tricks you won’t find in her book

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copper pot and good whisk are essential. “I like the shape of Best whisk’s ergonomic handle – easier on the wrist and hand – ideal for women. I’ve been using it for 20 years.” An unlined cop-per bowl is a classic vessel for the constant beat-ing that’s required. “These bowls were used for table service at restaurants in Italy – and in classic Italian cooking they use the halved egg shell as a measure for the Marsala and sugar, too.”

McSherry’s Banana Ice Cream is her favorite dessert in the cookbook. “I always keep over-ripe bananas in my freezer, peeled and chopped,” she says. “That way if company pops over you have an easy dessert. You can make it fat or thin depending on whether you use milk or cream.”

Tools best suited for this recipe? The silicone spatula and a food processor. (Don’t try to make this recipe without the latter.)

McSherry’s Hazelnut Chocolate Pots recipe calls for hazelnut chocolate, which the Gourmet Warehouse carries; however, she suggests semi-sweet “in a pinch.” Just remember, she notes, “it’s good and fast to make, but has to set for six to eight hours.” Recipes, p. 58 >

PHOTOS (This page) venturi + karpa STYLING Catherine Dunwoody (products), Harriet Whitecross (Caren McSherry) All products available at Gourmet Warehouse.

1. Serve Zabaglione in champagne flutes, with delicate porcelain spoons. Flutes by Riedel, $43.99/set of 2; spoons, $0.99 ea.; strainer, $7.99; Dish cloth by Danica, $2.492. Scoop Banana Ice Cream into retro soda fountain glasses; add a charming porcelain-and-stainless spoon. Glasses, $3.99 each; spoons, $7.99/set of 6; Zyliss scoop, $14.993. Hazelnut Chocolate Pots are best served in individual pots de crème. This one comes with its own saucer and spoon. Pots de crème, $5.99 ea.; Dishtowel by Danica, $2.49

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4. Use this handled copper bowlplaced over a pot of simmering water when making the zabaglione. $1695. Caren’s favourite whisk is this wooden-handled one by Best. $11.996. “These are new-age wooden spoons,” says McSherry, describing the silicon Spoonula and palette knife, which are high-heat resistant and dishwasher safe. “Wood is porous, so it absorbs bacteria and then can’t go in the dishwasher.” Spoonula (green), $7.99; palette knife (turquoise), $7.99; spoon (pink) $9.997. Mini tongs are “like an extension of your hand – no more hand cramps from big tongs,” says Caren. “They are perfect for women; it’s a slam dunk.” $2.99 ea.



Fresh Banana Ice CreamMake 500 ml (2 cups)Hold on to your Cuisinart! If there were one rea-son and one reason only to include this machine in your kitchen, this ice cream is it. It’s magi-cal – the frozen fruit whirling around while you pour in the cream transforms instantly into ice cream. You can scale it up or down with regards to richness: whole milk, half-and-half cream, or the whole hog with whipping cream. Whatever your choice, this is a slam-dunk dessert.

Note: Due to the lack of preservatives, this ice cream will not keep longer than four days.

4 very ripe (black) bananas250 ml (1 cup) half-and-half cream (10-12% fat)125 ml (½ cup) whipping cream10 ml (2 tsp) vanilla paste*30-45 ml (2-3 tbsp) hazelnut or amaretto liqueur (optional)

Peel the bananas and cut into 5-cm (2-inch) pieces. Arrange in a single layer on a tray and freeze for at least 3 hours until rock hard. Combine the creams in a spouted measuring cup and keep in the refrigerator until ready. Once the banana is frozen solid, place the pieces into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 10 to 12 times to break up the frozen pieces – the consis-tency should be that of coarse cornmeal. With

the machine running, slowly pour the chilled cream mixture into the feed tub. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the vanilla paste and liqueur (if using). Pulse a few more times to mix. Serve immediately or cover well and freeze for up to four days.

Hazelnut Chocolate PotsServes 6

T h e r e h a v e a lways been many different ways to make chocolate pots. This shortcut version uses a food processor. My version takes it one step richer by using a mix-

ture of hazelnut chocolate, technically referred to as gianduja (pronounced jon-doo-yah), together with bittersweet chocolate.

75 g (2 ½ oz) gianduja (hazelnut chocolate)125 g (4 oz) bitter or semisweet chocolate

Vanilla paste is a thick paste of the pods of the bean. It is used the same way extract is. The upside of using the paste is that you end up with flecks of vanilla.

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185 ml (¾ cup) whipping cream125 ml (½ cup) whole milk2 ml (½ tsp) vanilla paste*15 ml (1 tbsp) hazelnut liqueur (optional)2 ml (½ tsp) ground cardamom1 large egg6 amaretti cookies, crushed6 fresh raspberries18 whole toasted pistachio nuts or hazelnuts

Place the chocolates in a food processor; process until almost fine. Place the whipping cream and milk in a small stainless steel pot and bring to a slow simmer. Add the vanilla paste, hazelnut liqueur (if using), and ground cardamom. Pour the hot milk mixture into the feed tube of the food processor, and let the machine run for about 20 seconds. While it is running, add the egg and run for a further 30 seconds. Pour the mixture into little soufflé cups, espresso cups, or better yet, little pots au crème. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 to 6 hours, or overnight. To serve, remove from the refrigerator a half hour before serving. (Room temperature brings out the best in good chocolate.) Garnish with crushed amaretti cookies and a per-fect fresh raspberry. Or top each pot with three pistachio nuts. I also like to garnish these with a little gold leaf foil or gold flakes.

ZabaglioneServes 4

In a traditional zabaglione, you use only three simple ingredi-ents: fresh egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine. The proportions are usually one whole yolk to 15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar and 30 ml

(1 fl oz/2 tbsp) Marsala. If you like zabaglione less sweet, replace half of the Marsala called for with white wine. Using a copper bowl for zabagli-one is ideal because the copper somehow coaxes the eggs to a larger volume. Similar results can be achieved using a simple stainless steel bowl set over a pot of boiling water. You just have to whisk a bit harder.

6 large egg yolks90 ml (6 tbsp) berry sugar

180 ml (6 fl oz/¾ cup) MarsalaFresh fruit of your choice

Place a copper or stainless steel bowl over a pan of boiling water. Continuously whisk yolks and sugar in the bowl until the mixture is thick. Slowly add the Marsala. The mixture will foam and thicken further. Pour into serving dishes accompanied by fresh fruit of the season. Serve it warm rather than chilled and set – the flavour bursts out when served warm. ■

Recipes and excerpts from In a Pinch by Caren McSherry (Whitecap Books, 2011).

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A SENSE OF SPACE P. 21Interior design: Interior Solutions Design Group, West Vancouver, 604-922-8311, www.interiorsolutions designgroup.com. FOYER Entryway tile (FU-CGB-ISC1224): Tierra Sol Tile, Burnaby, 1-800-529-8765, www.tierrasol.ca. Casa Collection wallpaper (MS71508): Crown Wallpaper, Vancouver, 604-736-4541, www.crownwallpaper.com. Basel Lever with square rosette (door hardware): Emtek, 1-800-356-2741, www.emtek.com. PAINT Benjamin Moore Chelsea Grey/HC-168 (entry and hallway accent walls), Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White/CC 20 (hallway), www.benjaminmoore.com for stores. MASTER BATHROOM Europa (DVP6844) vanity light bar: DVI Lighting, 1-800-387-7439, http://dvcanada.com. Hand shower (TD114), bathtub (BT8002B18), Pure tub filler (TSP510), Metrix wall-hung toilet (W6020), Pure wall-hung faucet (TSP220): All from Blu Bathworks, 1-866-907-0122, www.blubathworks.com. Kohler medicine cabinet (CLC2026), sink (K2215): Kohler Canada, www.kohler.ca for dealers. Floor tile (FU-CGB-PAN 1224): Tierra Sol Ceramic Tile, www.tierrasol.ca for stores. Porcelain tile in Fog (shower floor) and Kristal Oceano (blue accent wall): Stone Tile: 1-866-669-1103, www.stone-tile.com for stores. Shower wall tile (DS0010P): Julian tile, 604-299-4085, www.juliantile.com for stores. MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM Hand shower, toilet, faucet, sink, floor tile: See Master Bedroom above. Porcelain tile in Pearl (shower floor): Stone Tile (see above). Glass pendants in set of three on Ali-jack system: Alico, 1-866-662-5426, www.alicoindustries.com.

BEAUTY & THE BATHROOM P. 27Duravit Vero Black toilet and bidet, Duravit Ketho vanity: Cronkhite Kitchen & Bath, www.wolseleyexpress.com for stores or www.duravit.us for additional retailers. Webert Flauto faucet, Webert Wolo lavatory, Laufen Ilbagnoalessi One Tam Tam sinks, Hastings Tile & Bath Cenedese Murano glass sink, Graff Immersion tub filler, WETSTYLE Image-in bathtub, JACLO Aquavolo Lumiere shower: All available through Cantu Bathrooms, www.cantubathrooms.com for stores. Brizo Siderna

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EXTREME BATHROOMS P. 34Large floor tiles: Juan Velez, EBay. Berryware polka dot knobs: Available from Interknobs, www.interknobs.com. Wall tile (excluding backsplashes): Exclusive Floors, Surrey, 604-575-9550, www.exclusivefloors.com. Cabinets: KitchenArt, Surrey, www.kitchenartdesign.com. Caesarstone countertop in Apple Martini: Coastal Stone. Toilets: Splashes, www.splashesonline.com for stores. MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM Porcelain one-inch square tiles (backsplash): Home Depot, Bellingham, www.homedepot.com. Wall tiles: Exclusive Floors, Surrey, 604- 575-9550, www.exclusivefloors.com. White antlers: EBay, www.ebay.ca. Cuckoo clock: Potter’s, www.pottersonline.ca for stores. Acrylic claw-foot tub: Rona, www.rona.ca for stores. STRANGWAY’S BATHROOM Mirror: Home Depot, www.homedepot.ca for stores. Moon lamp: IKEA, www.ikea.ca for stores. Ladybug lights: Pine Lighting, www.pinelighting.ca for stores. Ball lights, red chandelier (over tub): Home Depot, www.homedepot.ca. Sconces: Gift to owner. Red chandelier (over tub): Home Depot, www.homedepot.ca for stores. Glamour mirror: Pier 1 Imports, www.pier1.ca for stores. Iron claw-foot tub: Splashes (see above). Sink: EBay (see above). Porcelain one-inch square tiles (backsplash): Home Depot, Bellingham, www.homedepot.com. CLEVELAND’S BATHROOM Mirror: HomeSense, www.homesense.ca. Black deer head (painted by owner): EBay (see above). Wall tiles: Exclusive Floors (see above). DESIGN AND BUILD Builder: Blake Edgar, Pavilion Homes, 604-813-0204. Design: Mike Siemens, Tynan Design Ltd., Surrey, 604-581-5722, www.tynandesign.net. Flooring: Ben Anca, Zig Zag Finishes, Inc., Port Coquitlam, 604-351-5151, www.zigzagtileworks.com. Plumbing: Chris Trozzo, Britco Plumbing, 604-690-4664.

31 TASTY HUES P. 41Benjamin Moore: www.benjaminmoore.com for stores. CIL Paints: www.cil.ca for stores. Farrow & Ball: Available at At Home, West Vancouver, 604-922-3282, www.athomewestvancouver.com. PARA Paints: Westcoast Decor Centre, Vancouver, 604-662-7272, www.para.com. Pittsburgh Paints: http://voiceofcolor.com for stores. Sico Paints: www.sico.ca for dealers. Yolo Colorhouse: Available at Greenworks Building Supply, Vancouver, 1-877-685-3611, www.greenworksbuildingsupply.com. ■

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I bought my 15-year-old two-bedroom Yaletown condo in 2006, met Ian Walker, a sports writer for the Vancouver Sun, and made him give up his Kitsilano bachelor pad when we married in 2007. Before Ian moved in, I had been living alone for a long time. I have always been a bit of a hippie, and also had a dog, which had six spinal surgeries, so I owned very little furniture that was more than a few inches high. I slept on a tatami mat and had pil-lows to sit on. The decor was, and still is, primarily Moroccan and Rajasthani in chili reds, turmeric and paprika, with East Indian furniture and accessories. I didn’t own a computer or TV.

When Ian came into my world, he brought his high-tech multi-media system and flat-screen TVs to watch TSN, hockey parapher-nalia, surfboard .... We have compromised: he gave up his real bed and couch for the dog, and we sleep on a memory foam mattress on the floor. A bedroom was turned into Ian’s office where he watches TV. Instead, I listen to music: In the mornings it’s Indian and in the afternoon I’m a big fan of CBC Radio. Because our home has evolved into such a mismatched environment, which we like, we were featured in an episode of MTV’s Cribs.

Our living and dining room’s feature is its only piece of furni-ture: a 16-person wood dining table from Chintz and Co. Though I am a raw food vegan, I love cooking for others. We have two long teak dining benches with two large end chairs upholstered in pur-ple velvet from Chintz and Co. The walls feature a Hindu-meets-hockey mix within each room: East Indian paintings, Persian tap-estries, Ian’s massive painting of Gordie Howe and framed Sidney

Crosby jersey. I meditate and do yoga every day – the empty living area [is] perfect for it with mahogany floors covered in area carpets I brought back from New Delhi, where I was born. This room looks like a shrine, both in honour of my late dog (Ian asks me when I’m going to pack it up and move on) and to showcase many deities and statues within a sanctuary that has healing energy.

The kitchen is my favourite space. I spend the most time there, preparing food from scratch or washing dishes. I have always cooked for others – even for my dogs that were vegetarian. Ian asked me to marry him after I made him my mother’s butter chicken recipe. Being vegan works for my body and spirit, but it doesn’t work for my husband’s. Ian loves meat and won’t touch a vegetable. They say opposites attract and he was brought to me so that I may learn patience and acceptance. When friends come for dinner, they know they will be eating mostly vegetarian recipes.

We will be demolishing a wall to have an open-concept room with kitchen as centrepoint within a large entertaining area. I like the kitchen so much that I drag my Ian-hand-me-down lap-top there that I’m using to write a book about my experiences in childhood, touring as a musician and my cancer process, and to keep up with my website’s Twitter and Facebook. ■

– Carol Crenna

Vancouver-based multi-platinum record-selling musician Bif Naked feels equally at home as a poet, actress, cartoonist and motivational speaker as she does as a rock singer. She recently also got married and completed a record tour while battling breast cancer

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