Style At Home

change is in the air

Defined by relaxed furnishings and verdant views, our cover interior, a screened-in porch in Oakville, Ont., brings forth cozy notions befitting balmy temperatures.See more of this laid-back space on page 76.The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the trees are blooming – like Mother Nature, we are feeling invigorated this time of year. And our creative energies always seem to lead us to one place: Decorating. Whether you’re craving a total overhaul or some small changes for your home, this issue is packed with all the inspiration you’ll need.Our feature homes wow. Read about how homeowners Max Jenke and Natasha Wells tore down an old West Vancouver home and built in its place an inviting über-modern indoor-outdoor haven for their family of six (“From Rough to Radiant,” page 84).…

style at home

VOLUME 22 ISSUE 4Vice-President, TVA Publications Lyne RobitaillePublisher Jacqueline HoweContent Director Geneviève GuertinExecutive Editor Suzanne MoutisArt Director Caroline CollinGraphic Designers Karine Blanchet, Patricia GagnonEditorial Operations & Assistant Business Manager Olga Goncalves CostaONE EASY WAY TO REACH US: FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME@TVA.CAEDITORIALFeatures Editor Mary LevitskiAssistant Editors Marianne Davidson, Sarah DziedzicContributing Editor Fina ScroppoResearcher Rhiannon RussellPRODUCTIONDirector of Operations Johanne PerronProduction Coordinator Linda DesjardinsMARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTSSenior Marketing Director, Publications Martine AubinDirector, Newsstand Sales Michel NivischiukDirector, Subscription and Circulation Evelyne LabontéDirector, Marketing, Communications and Events Silvana SciortinoADVERTISING SALES, TORONTO416-227-8248 (patricia.mixemong@quebecormedia.com)Senior Director, Media Solutions Jérôme LeysKey Account Directors, National Advertising Sales Andrea McBride, Akta SharmaAdvertising Coordination Team Leader Maddie BelangerAdvertising and Traffic Coordinator Yvonne PedenNational Account Managers Paul Cummins, Jillian Dann-Macerollo, Cathy Ellis, Delainie Salvatore, Tony Vigario, Vanessa Watson, Lindsay Weir (on leave), Joanna WoodmanDigital National Sales…

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WHOPalmer & TurnerWHERE137 Pillars Suites & Residences BangkokWHATInfinity pools are the ultimate luxury, and this one, which overlooks Thailand’s bustling capital city, seems to meet the sky in a sea of cool blue on blue tones.PAINT PALETTE OF THE MONTHBehr BEACON BLUE P510-7, The Home Depot, homedepot.ca.MORNING SKY BLUE 2053-70, Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.ca.Premier URBAN GREY PR16S22, Canadian Tire, canadiantire.ca.Valspar SOMEDAY 4006-10B, Lowe’s, lowes.ca.LATTICE WORKSMerging a curvy silhouette with a crisp lattice back, this elegant outdoor armchair is working all the angles. The optional seat cushions come in 153 fabrics, so it’s easy to make this look your own.Outdoor Ann Marie Vering aluminum Greystone ARMCHAIR in Graphite, from $1,725, RH, rh.com.Powder-coated steel Geo WATERING CAN in Yellow, $13, HomeSense, homesense.ca.DO THE CAN CANWith its bright shade of yellow, this geometric watering…

on point

Linen DUVET SET in Dusky Green, from $99 per 3-piece set, H&M Home, hm.com.BED SPRINGTHE WARM WEATHER IS HERE, AND YOU’VE PULLED OUT YOUR SPRING WARDROBE. FOR A CHIC AND COMFORTABLE SLEEP, DRESS YOUR BED ACCORDINGLY IN LIGHTWEIGHT PASTEL-HUED LINEN.GE WHIZ!When tech looks this nice we take notice. GE’s new Café line of sleek matte white and black as well as stainless steel appliances has head-turning style. The substantial handles and knobs come in one of four upscale brushed finishes, including copper, bronze, black and steel, so you can customize your fridge or stove to suit your style. The best part? This is a bespoke look for less, as Café is GE’s mid-range line.Slide-in convection RANGE in Matte White with Double Oven, 30", $4,199, GE Café, cafeappliances. ca.Royal Copenhagen Blomst…

sour cherry & almond danish

INGREDIENTSSERVES 8 TO 10Pastry2 cups all-purpose flour2 tbsp icing sugar1 tsp baking powder½ cup unsalted butter½ cup cream cheese3 tbsp 2% milk1 tsp pure vanilla extractFilling½ cup unsalted butter, softened¼ cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 cup sliced almonds, toasted1 7-oz log marzipan almond paste1 cup jarred sour pitted cherries in light syrup, very well drained1 large egg mixed with 1 tbsp 2% milk for egg wash⅓ cup icing sugar + 1 tbsp, for dusting2 tsp 2% milk or light syrup from cherries (see tip)DIRECTIONSPlace the flour, icing sugar and baking powder in a large bowl and stir to combine. Work the butter and cream cheese into the flour mixture with your fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly. Add the milk and vanilla and gently fold into the flour mixture,…

high or low?

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