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Complete August 2010 issue of the Indulge magazine as it appeared in print. For more online, all the time, see www.indulgemagazine.caTRANSCRIPT
E X Q U I S I T E S T Y L E • I N T E R I O R S • T R A V E L • C U I S I N E
Vol. 4 • Issue 5 • August 2010
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Volume 4 • Issue 5 • AuGusT 2010
South Surrey fashion designer Traci Costa talks about what inspired her to create a line of playful kid’s fashion
Create a home office that’s both functional and stylish, and will have you wanting to work overtime
Pack your bags, Indulge is going on a world-wide shopping spree in the most fashionable destinations on the globe
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Chef Bruno Marti welcomes Indulge into the kitchen of La Belle Auberge while he demonstrates his culinary clout
Wine columnist John Shreiner shares his pick for most fashionable red wine, thanks to the movie Sideways
Vancouver’s Olympic Village sets the scene for our fall fashion preview, sure to get you excited for cooler weather
As a kid, I remember planning my outfit for
the first day back at school weeks in advance.
Despite only being in class for an hour or two
that Tuesday after Labour Day, it was one of
the most exciting days of the school year.
Though as adults we don’t have the
countdown to back to school, there’s still a
certain amount of excitement when the first
of the fall fashions start popping up in store
windows; cozy sweaters, fuzzy boots and
bright knitted scarves just beg to be added to
your wardrobe.
Well, this edition of Indulge has no shortage
of fashion. We’ve got some sassy yet casual
outfits, elegant evening wear and everything
in between from some of the Fraser Valley’s
hottest boutiques, plus a look at what’s new in
children’s fashion, in time for the little ones to
head back to the classroom.
Ever wish you could hop on a plane
and scour the stores in the world’s most
fashionable cities? We tell you where to go
and suggest the must-have
purchases from the top
five fashion capitals of the
world. And wine columnist
John Schreiner tells us
about one of the most
fashionable wines and where to find it.
Exciting things are on the horizon for Indulge
– we’re working hard to put together our
special Weddings insert, to be published Sept.
22 (of special interest to yours truly, who is
less than six months away from walking down
the aisle herself).
Look for a rundown of local bridal fashions,
the latest trends in decor plus the ultimate
Groom’s Guide with everything a man will
need to know for his big day. The wedding
guide will be inside our regular September
issue, celebrating the Fraser Valley harvest in
all its delectable, mouth-watering glory.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy our
fashion-focused August issue.
From the editor Melissa Smalley
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COVER STORY: Acrobats Kelsey Wiens and Preston Jamieson, shown on our cover atop New York City’s Empire State Building. Photos courtesy Cirque du Soleil.
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A culinary classicChef Bruno Marti dishes on a lifetime in the kitchen
by Jason McRobbie
photos by Rob Newell
For 30 years, Bruno Marti has defied the pre-
vailing wisdom that location and sensation
are keys to success.
From within the white walls of La Belle
Auberge, the heritage home built in 1905 by
D.B. Grant, Marti has crafted a living legacy.
Both an homage to classic French cuisine
and long-standing proof of purposeful
passion, La Belle Auberge is anything but your
typical success story.
After giving wings to the menus of CP Air
and looking to take flight on his own, Marti
settled on a location that spoke to the great
restaurants of Europe – off the beaten path
and always worth the trip.
“Maybe it is an old Swiss thing, but I always
needed to own my own place. Cooking is
too hard to do for this long
without it being a part of you,”
says Marti. “My years with CP
Air were fantastic, traveling the
world, staying in incredible
places, eating wonderful food. I
just got tired of fighting to retain
food quality and was too passionate to change
my fresh whole butter to whipped butter.
“Call it my ego, but I was incapable of
accepting that type of change.”
Driving the leaf-lined lanes of Ladner to
arrive in the dining room of La Belle Auberge
is undeniably to step not back in time, but
into the timeless domain of one who has
mastered their place in the world.
“Destination dining was quite common in
the Old World, but here in the New World,
I suppose, we have the wrongest location
imaginable,” Marti says with a rueful grin.
“Our key to success is to make our guests
the happiest people in the world. We do
special with great consistency; (cooking) from
scratch in the kitchen, to great attention in the
dining room. It’s all about providing a core
experience, and that philosophy keeps people
coming back to us and spreading the word.”
For Marti, the adherence to classic dishes
is nonetheless balanced by a love of the
contemporary, just as his competitive nature
has benefited scores of up and coming
culinarians. Together with Chef de Cuisine
Tobias MacDonald, and a kitchen crew whose
names will only grow in renown under his
tutelage, Marti has long crafted the future
from the best of yesterday merged with
modern techniques and relentless learning.
From putting Canada on the culinary map
as part of the team that captured gold at
the 1984 Culinary Olympics,
to serving as president of the
Canadian Federation of Chefs
and Cooks, to grooming the
country’s best for the prestigious
Bocuse d’Or competition
in Lyons, France… Marti’s
contributions to Canada’s culinary landscape
extend well beyond the plate.
“Call it classic. Call it what you wish. I
tell our people, ‘We cook good food with
zero gimmicks.’ We don’t spend a lot of
time talking about sustainability. It’s about
supporting your neighbourhood and taking
advantage of the great products available.
“Buying local is a pretty obvious decision
because all fruits and vegetables taste better
when they are ripe. Summer is our four
months of bliss. I love my vegetables as much
as my meat, and that comes across on the
plate. We feed people, not stuff them. There is
always a balance between taste and nutrition,
so we need to look at what makes people feel
better than when they walked in the door.”
That conscious appeal to community
underlies every aspect of Marti’s ongoing love
affair with Ladner, as well as the industry
he so ably represents. From setting up shop
at the summer Farmers Market in town to
running cooking classes in the cooler months
to readying the next Canadian Culinary
Olympics team for the world stage, his
energies verge on indefatigable.
“We continue what we do wherever we are.
I am of a ripe age now and would die if I did
not do what I love. Yes, it is a lot of work and I
still wring out my shirt after a busy night, but
you know something… I can always say, ‘That
was a day worth living!’”
“I am of a ripe age
now and would die
if I did not do
what I love.”
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Wild Pacific Spring Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze
1½ lbs. boneless salmon filet pinch sea salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp grainy mustard
Preheat barbecue to high. Combine honey and mustards. Brush salmon with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin-side up, on hot grill and turn a quarter of the way after one minute to create a nice cross-hatch. After another minute, flip over onto skin side and glaze with the honey mustard. Close the barbecue lid and watch for flare-ups as the honey burns easily. Cook to desired doneness; another minute for rare and
about 4-6 minutes for well done. Remove from grill and serve immediately.
Organic Tomato Soup Flamed with Gin
8 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped1 ½ Tbsp butter1 medium, onion, chopped3 ribs celery, chopped4 cloves garlic, sliced1 cup chicken stockto taste salt and pepper¼ cup gin creme fraiche (optional)
Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over low-medium heat. Add onions, cook for one minute, then add celery, garlic, and a healthy pinch of salt. Cover and continue cooking on low heat until soft, about 15 minutes. Add the
chopped tomatoes and chicken stock, bring to a simmer and cook for another 30 minutes. Purée and strain through a sieve. Discard pulp. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper, divide soup into bowls, pour gin into a soup ladle held over heat for about 30 seconds, then carefully light on fire and pour over the soups. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of creme fraiche and chopped fresh herbs as desired.
Anise Glazed Carrots 4 medium carrots 3 Tbsp onions, finely chopped pinch salt ½ tsp. anise seeds 1tbsp. butter ¼ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 tsp . cornstarch
Finely chop onions and sweat off very slowly on low heat for about 10 minutes in the butter with a pinch of salt; watch for the onions to become slightly translucent. Add anise seeds and cook on low heat until onions are very soft, about 10 minutes, also on low. Peel carrots, cut into desired shapes and add to the onions. Sauté for one minute, then add sugar and water. Cook carrots until al denté, about 8-10 minutes. Make a slurry with the cornstarch and 2 tbsps. cold water and add to the carrots. Cook until liquid thickens enough to a coat the carrots.
Butternut Squash Rounds½ butternut squash1Tbsp butter, unsalted
Peel and cut butternut squash in 1/2” thick rounds. Bring a pan to medium heat, add
Anise Glazed CarrotsTomato Soup Flamed with GinWild Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze
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Wild Pacific Spring Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze
1½ lbs. boneless salmon filet pinch sea salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp grainy mustard
Preheat barbecue to high. Combine honey and mustards. Brush salmon with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin-side up, on hot grill and turn a quarter of the way after one minute to create a nice cross-hatch. After another minute, flip over onto skin side and glaze with the honey mustard. Close the barbecue lid and watch for flare-ups as the honey burns easily. Cook to desired doneness; another minute for rare and
about 4-6 minutes for well done. Remove from grill and serve immediately.
Organic Tomato Soup Flamed with Gin
8 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped1 ½ Tbsp butter1 medium, onion, chopped3 ribs celery, chopped4 cloves garlic, sliced1 cup chicken stockto taste salt and pepper¼ cup gin creme fraiche (optional)
Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over low-medium heat. Add onions, cook for one minute, then add celery, garlic, and a healthy pinch of salt. Cover and continue cooking on low heat until soft, about 15 minutes. Add the
chopped tomatoes and chicken stock, bring to a simmer and cook for another 30 minutes. Purée and strain through a sieve. Discard pulp. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper, divide soup into bowls, pour gin into a soup ladle held over heat for about 30 seconds, then carefully light on fire and pour over the soups. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of creme fraiche and chopped fresh herbs as desired.
Anise Glazed Carrots 4 medium carrots 3 Tbsp onions, finely chopped pinch salt ½ tsp. anise seeds 1tbsp. butter ¼ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 tsp . cornstarch
Finely chop onions and sweat off very slowly on low heat for about 10 minutes in the butter with a pinch of salt; watch for the onions to become slightly translucent. Add anise seeds and cook on low heat until onions are very soft, about 10 minutes, also on low. Peel carrots, cut into desired shapes and add to the onions. Sauté for one minute, then add sugar and water. Cook carrots until al denté, about 8-10 minutes. Make a slurry with the cornstarch and 2 tbsps. cold water and add to the carrots. Cook until liquid thickens enough to a coat the carrots.
Butternut Squash Rounds½ butternut squash1Tbsp butter, unsalted
Peel and cut butternut squash in 1/2” thick rounds. Bring a pan to medium heat, add
Anise Glazed CarrotsTomato Soup Flamed with GinWild Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze
butter and coat butternut squash. Cook approximately 3 minutes per side and season with salt and pepper as desired.
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Reserve four whole strawberries for garnish, stem remaining strawberries and mash with liqueur using a fork; stir in lemon zest. Fold berry mixture into ice cream, then gently fold in whipped cream and serve immediately in chilled martini glasses. Garnish each with a strawberry.
Strawberries Romanoff
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“We know how to push that button if things aren’t going right”
A young blond woman stares intently at the
man facing her a few feet away. She takes
a few strides towards him, stepping onto his
clasped hands, which throw her high into the air.
She rotates mid-flight and lands upside down
in a handstand position on the man’s strong
hands, toes pointed in opposite directions.
The room is silent, creating a tension that
makes the ambitious trick seem even more
impressive. The two communicate with the
slightest movements of their bodies – no words
are spoken, at the risk of breaking their deep
concentration.
With apparent ease, he bends his knees and
throws her well into the air, where she flips
before he catches her feet at chest level.
After a few more seconds of holding steady, he
gently tosses her up, then gracefully eases her
small, muscular frame to the mat.
The tension breaks once both have two feet
safely on the ground. They quietly discuss
the sequence, scrutinizing every detail of the
remarkable display, which, to the untrained eye,
appeared to be flawless.
They disagree.
They’re both visibly tired after nearly two
hours of training – it’s a hot day at the South
Surrey gymnastics centre, and the man’s T-shirt
is drenched in sweat. But they refuse to move on
to another sequence until both are satisfied with
their performance.
Once again, she steps onto his clasped hands
and is sent flying into the air.
KELSEY WIENS and Preston Jamieson are
enjoying a slightly less hectic lifestyle at their
home base in White Rock this summer.
The couple returned to B.C. in July after
White Rock couple’s career soaring to new heights
by Melissa Smalley
photos by Evan Seal
continued
ActBalancing
“We know how to push that button if things aren’t going right”
Photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
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spending five months in New York performing
with Cirque du Soleil’s production of Banana
Schpeel. As one of five specialty acts within the
two-hour theatre production – described as
“vaudeville with a twist” – Wiens and Jamieson
performed their five-minute hand-to-hand
acrobatics routine up to 11 times per week.
“I throw her, she flips, I catch her,” is how
Jamieson, 31, sums up the art of hand-to-
hand acrobatics. With years of professional
dancing experience behind them, however,
they’ve infused their routine with an element
of grace and rhythmic flair well beyond simple
handstands and flips.
It’s been four years since the couple were
first introduced to hand-to-hand, after years of
being dance partners – which already involved
plenty of acrobatic-like lifts. They saw a video
of the challenging hand-to-hand routine by
two Cirque performers and were inspired.
“We thought, ‘that would be so cool if they
could dance,’” 26-year-old Wiens says, noting
that before long the two were training and
auditioning for the National Circus School in
Montreal.
Despite having no gymnastics experience,
they were accepted into the school and were
quickly thrown into a busy training program
– including up to 10 hours a day of acrobatics,
juggling, dance, theatrics, and, of course,
hand-to-hand. Jamieson says the training
within the two-year program – which included
a range of academic classes – was invaluable.
“There are a certain amount of mistakes
that have to happen in the learning process.
That’s why it was nice to go to this school and
work with coaches and have that safety there,”
he says. “It was only four months after we
finished school that we landed with Cirque.”
BORN and raised in Edmonton, Wiens and
Jamieson have been acquaintances for many
years, as both were regular fixtures on the
town’s competitive dance circuit. But it wasn’t
until they both landed a dance contract in L.A.
in 2002 that they grew closer, and soon fell
in love. Since then, they have been practically
inseparable, touring worldwide with
professional dance troupes, before pursuing,
then achieving, their dream of circus stardom.
They’re quick to admit, however, that
finding a balance between their close-knit
professional lives and the routine of a normal
couple presents its share of challenges.
“It’s a constant learning process on how
to work together, and then try to leave it
behind,” Jamieson says.
“Because we know each other’s buttons so
well, when we’re in training we know how to
push that button if things aren’t going right,
or we’re a little bit tired.”
WHILE they may be on a brief reprieve from
the 11-show-per-week schedule they were used
to in New York – allowing them the chance
to house hunt in South Surrey, tone down the
training regime slightly and take in Cirque’s
“kick-ass” production of Kooza currently
running in Vancouver – things haven’t slowed
much for the duo.
They’ve recently started filming a high
school cheerleading TV show – produced by
the CW network, Hellcats stars Ashley Tisdale
(High School Musical) and is set to debut in
the fall. They’ll also be reuniting with their
Schpeel cast mates for a Toronto run starting in
September, and have just signed on for a new
Cirque show in L.A. slated for early next year.
In the meantime, they’re not content to just
sit back and bask in their success.
“We really want to keep improving
ourselves,” Wiens says. “You know you can
be great right now and stay at that level… but
you know there’s going to be some kid that’s
going to do all your tricks and more, so we
have to keep pushing ourselves.”
Jamieson agrees, pointing out that they
couldn’t ask for a better opportunity than
performing with Cirque du Soleil.
“We’re living the dream job.”
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Unlike muscular Syrah and sometimes bony
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir wines have
feminine gracefulness. This is a red wine that
can be enjoyed on its own; it usually lacks the
headache-triggering side effect of bigger reds.
The lighter examples, when slightly chilled,
are easily as refreshing as chilled wines.
You might not want to pair Pinot Noir
with pepper steak or barbecued ribs (that’s
what beer is for, anyway) but the varietal
complements a surprising range of other
foods – salmon, pork and poultry come to
mind. I have enjoyed some delightful bottles
of Pinot Noir with risotto.
Pinot Noir vines thrive in most B.C. wine
regions. Quails’ Gate is believed to have
planted it first, in 1975. Today, it is the second
most widely planted variety after Merlot, and
ahead of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vancouver Island’s top Pinot Noirs are
made by Averill Creek, Alderlea, Blue Grouse
and Venturi-Schulze. The best Pinot Noirs in
the Okanagan and Similkameen come from
Quails’ Gate, CedarCreek, Blue Mountain,
Kettle Valley, Meyer Family Vineyards, Mission
Hill, Seven Stones, Orofino, JoieFarm, La
Frenz and Howling Bluff and probably a few I
have overlooked.
The best budget priced Pinot Noirs are from
Arrowleaf Cellars and Peller Estate.
Arguably, the very best Pinot Noir is being
made by Foxtrot Vineyards of Naramata. At
$55 a bottle, it is a special occasion wine. Go
ahead: treat yourself.
John Schreiner is one of Canada’s most well-
known wine writers with 15 books published since
1984. Contact John at [email protected]
Schreiner
i
INDULGE • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 5 • AUGUST 2010 15
It has been six years since the movie Sideways
turned Pinot Noir into North America’s
most fashionable red wine.
Wine fashions ebb and flow. It was reported
recently that the sales of Syrah have hit a wall
in the United States. The story did not really
explain why: perhaps big red wines have
limited appeal.
Pinot Noir, however, still is selling well even
if most people have forgotten the movie,
which glorified both the consumption of
Pinot Noir and the chasing of women. (It
beats me why there was no feminist backlash
against the crude
elements of the movie.)
There is no doubt
Pinot Noir got a big lift.
Quails’ Gate Estate
Winery is one of the
Okanagan’s leading
Pinot Noir producers.
Tony Stewart, the
president of the winery,
told me that Quails’
Gate, before the movie,
had trouble getting restaurants to sell Pinot
Noir by the glass. After the movie, restaurants
were pleading for allocations of Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir has long had a special status
among winemakers. They rise to the challenge
of making Pinot Noir because, when the wine
is good, nothing compares with the sensual
pleasure it brings. The best wines have aromas
of flowers, flavours of crushed strawberries
and the seductive texture of velvet.
J O H N
Schreiner
Pinot Noir’s enduring appeal
continuedCanadian actress Sandra Oh, in Sideways
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Unlike muscular Syrah and sometimes bony
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir wines have
feminine gracefulness. This is a red wine that
can be enjoyed on its own; it usually lacks the
headache-triggering side effect of bigger reds.
The lighter examples, when slightly chilled,
are easily as refreshing as chilled wines.
You might not want to pair Pinot Noir
with pepper steak or barbecued ribs (that’s
what beer is for, anyway) but the varietal
complements a surprising range of other
foods – salmon, pork and poultry come to
mind. I have enjoyed some delightful bottles
of Pinot Noir with risotto.
Pinot Noir vines thrive in most B.C. wine
regions. Quails’ Gate is believed to have
planted it first, in 1975. Today, it is the second
most widely planted variety after Merlot, and
ahead of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vancouver Island’s top Pinot Noirs are
made by Averill Creek, Alderlea, Blue Grouse
and Venturi-Schulze. The best Pinot Noirs in
the Okanagan and Similkameen come from
Quails’ Gate, CedarCreek, Blue Mountain,
Kettle Valley, Meyer Family Vineyards, Mission
Hill, Seven Stones, Orofino, JoieFarm, La
Frenz and Howling Bluff and probably a few I
have overlooked.
The best budget priced Pinot Noirs are from
Arrowleaf Cellars and Peller Estate.
Arguably, the very best Pinot Noir is being
made by Foxtrot Vineyards of Naramata. At
$55 a bottle, it is a special occasion wine. Go
ahead: treat yourself.
John Schreiner is one of Canada’s most well-
known wine writers with 15 books published since
1984. Contact John at [email protected]
Schreiner
i
INDULGE • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 5 • AUGUST 2010 15
It has been six years since the movie Sideways
turned Pinot Noir into North America’s
most fashionable red wine.
Wine fashions ebb and flow. It was reported
recently that the sales of Syrah have hit a wall
in the United States. The story did not really
explain why: perhaps big red wines have
limited appeal.
Pinot Noir, however, still is selling well even
if most people have forgotten the movie,
which glorified both the consumption of
Pinot Noir and the chasing of women. (It
beats me why there was no feminist backlash
against the crude
elements of the movie.)
There is no doubt
Pinot Noir got a big lift.
Quails’ Gate Estate
Winery is one of the
Okanagan’s leading
Pinot Noir producers.
Tony Stewart, the
president of the winery,
told me that Quails’
Gate, before the movie,
had trouble getting restaurants to sell Pinot
Noir by the glass. After the movie, restaurants
were pleading for allocations of Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir has long had a special status
among winemakers. They rise to the challenge
of making Pinot Noir because, when the wine
is good, nothing compares with the sensual
pleasure it brings. The best wines have aromas
of flowers, flavours of crushed strawberries
and the seductive texture of velvet.
J O H N
Schreiner
Pinot Noir’s enduring appeal
continuedCanadian actress Sandra Oh, in Sideways
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This grey Joseph Ribkoff dress is sure to turn heads, matched with earrings, Kenneth Bell necklace and Christina C purse, all from Aldila Boutique, plus stunning black heels by Rangoni from Elegante Shoes.
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Wessex top with Swarovski crystals, Bejewelled black leggings and Tanis necklace and bracelet from Dena’s Boutique, with Stuart Weitzman flats from Elegante.
Stand out in a crowd with this aqua tunic from Sympli with Lili Blue brown leggings and Tanis necklaces from Dena’s Boutique, with White Mountain sandals from Elegante.
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Unique fashion line allows kids to be kids, with style
W hile the life of an entrepreneur often
means all work and no play, South
Surrey’s Traci Costa has found a way to
balance plenty of both.
With a successful career in merchant
banking under her belt, Costa’s perspective
on life changed with the birth of her first
daughter Cailin in 2003.
“Because I wanted to have children so bad,
it was like this whole new world opened up to
me,” Costa said of her shift towards all things
playful that came with having a child.
Motherhood also introduced her to the
world of children’s fashion, which Costa felt
was missing an element of practicality at the
time.
“I realized there were so many things that
were fussy on clothes – jeans with buttons and
zippers,” she said. “I thought, ‘why isn’t there
something that’s comfortable, fashionable and
practical?’”
At the urging of some co-workers, Costa
began looking into creating her own line
of comfortable, easy-to-manage children’s
clothes and soon discovered there was a huge
need for such fun fashions.
“I started doing focus groups with moms
and conceptualizing, and I soon realized I
wasn’t the only one out there
experiencing this,” she said.
In 2005 Costa’s clothing line,
Peekaboo Beans – described as
“playwear for kids on the grow” –
was officially launched.
What started as a single-person operation
has steadily grown to a company with several
staff and distribution across North America.
But Costa is quick to note that at the heart of
the company is more than just creating and
selling children’s clothes.
“Through this process, I’ve realized there’s
been this real shift in how children are playing
and how they’re consumed with TV and
computers and different things,” she said.
“I’ve realized the fundamentals of play are so
important, and (the company) is all morphing
into this thing of being passionate for play.”
Along with a growing business, Costa is
also enjoying a growing family – her second
daughter, Colbie, was born in 2009.
While Costa admits balancing
a young family and a thriving
business is always a challenge, she
lauds the great support she receives
both from her family and her team
at Peekaboo Beans.
“There are so many great people on our
team – I always say it’s getting the right people
on the bus, and I definitely have the right
people,” she said. “I love what I do and my
family is very supportive.”
To see some of Costa’s designs from her Peekaboo
Beans line, see page 23.
“I’ve realized the fundamentals of play are so important”
by Melissa Smalley • photo by Doug Shanks
Child’s
INDULGE • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 5 • AUGUST 2010 21
Little people, Big stylesPhotography: Rob Newell
Models: Amelia & Stefan
Fun fashions that will have kids racing back to school
Model Amelia is wearing a long-sleeved hooded shirt and jeans from Tea Collection, matched with silver Pedi Ped shoes; Stefan is in a striped golf shirt and cargos, also by Tea Collection, and Geox sneakers, all from Frog’s Hollow Children’s Boutique, 604-882-4688.
This matching grape sweater and corduroy pants with flower T-shirt from Frog’s Hollow will keep your little diva warm this fall.
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Designs from Peekaboo Beans put the ‘fun’ in functionality, for kids who want to play in style. www.peekaboobeans.com
While the kitchen conjures thoughts of delicious meals and the
bedroom is the ultimate place to unwind, a home office is
generally aligned with something a little less enjoyable – work.
However, that doesn’t mean home offices deserve any less attention
than other rooms when it comes to planning, decorating and
customizing. A home office has the potential to be one of the most
essential areas of the house.
Sabina Khan, owner of Advance Tutoring in Surrey,
knows all too well the importance of having a dedicated
office space in the home. As someone who works full-
time from home, Khan said she faced many challenges
conducting work from her previous residence, which
didn’t have room for an office.
“It was very challenging for my family, because I worked out of my
living room,” Khan said. “While I was tutoring, everyone else had to
stay upstairs.”
Since moving into a larger home and creating a dedicated office for
teaching, Khan said things have become much easier for her family.
While an in-house office for people who work from home is essential,
Khan said it’s also important for students to have a consistent, quiet
place to study and do homework.
“You don’t want your child studying in a place where someone’s
watching TV,” she said, adding that an office that has all the necessary
supplies at hand will help students focus. “If you’re sitting down to do
your homework, and you have to wander around to find all the things
you need, by the time you set everything up, your brain is all over the
place and it doesn’t help for focusing on any subject.”
There’s plenty to think about when creating a
functional workspace within your home, according to
Jamie Bamfield of Spacial Effects Design.
“You need to consider what it’s going to be used for,
who’s going to use it and how it’s going to be used,” Bamfield said.
“For an office, the main things are function and storage.”
As an example, Bamfield points to the type of surface one might want
on their desk would vary depending on the kind of work they’ll be
doing on the desk.
“A lot of people have granite in their kitchen and they love it so much,
they want to do granite in their office,” he said. “It’s cold, hard when
your elbows are on it, and it’s not going to be too comfortable.”
Surrey-based interior designer Lyla Veinot said that in addition to
an office’s function, lighting is another essential element in creating
a practical work space.
“Natural light is always good in a room you’re going to be
spending a good portion of your time in,” Veinot said. “If you go
into a closet or an area that doesn’t have a window, it’s not great for
an office space.”
Electronics are another factor for consideration, Veinot said, noting
that a room’s existing wiring can potentially cause layout problems.
“If there’s only one wall with electrical, that does affect the decor
An office with the comforts of home
“For an office, the
main things are
function and storage”
by Melissa Smalley photos courtesy ofLyla Veinot Designs
continuedINDULGE • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 5 • AUGUST 2010 25
A N G E L A
Tunner
Classic style is Black and White ‘Fashion passes,
style remains.”
These words uttered
by Coco Chanel back
in 1954 remain one of
this fashion icon’s most
famous quotes. Her advice
is timeless, just as the
designer’s work itself.
An enormous array of
clothes tempts you on the
store racks. The sheer volume, overwhelming.
It doesn’t take long for a few fashion mis-
purchases to result in a full closet of clothes
you never wear. So what’s a woman to do?
The answer is: basic items in classic cuts and
simple colours. The result? Eternal style.
You can never go wrong with classic pieces
like crisp, long, white shirts, tailored black
pants, pencil skirts, trench coats, long black
gloves, leggings and cardigans, to name a few.
When it comes to deciding what to buy, there
are countless style guides that can give you
detailed lists of classic cuts, fabrics and items
that make up a great base wardrobe and offer
sage advice on how to dress your best.
I never dread the start of fall. My endlessly
fabulous looking clothes still look as good
today as the day they were purchased, and new
pieces blend seamlessly with the older ones.
But what about a colour scheme? For your
best choices, think like Coco Chanel. Chanel,
who grew up in an orphanage run by nuns,
was forever influenced by the contrasts of the
black and white habits they wore.
Boutiques like The Little White House
in Fort Langley are must-stop-shops filled
with modern classics influenced by Chanel’s
philosophies.
Imagine, endless life to your clothes and
ease when transitioning from day to night
or casual to formal. Fashions and trendy
colours have come and gone; black and white
was stylish in the ’50s and still is today. Like
Chanel said, style remains.Angela Tunner is a Langley-based culinary and
lifestyle writer, and is an award-winning cookbook author and publisher. www.angelatunner.com
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While the kitchen conjures thoughts of delicious meals and the
bedroom is the ultimate place to unwind, a home office is
generally aligned with something a little less enjoyable – work.
However, that doesn’t mean home offices deserve any less attention
than other rooms when it comes to planning, decorating and
customizing. A home office has the potential to be one of the most
essential areas of the house.
Sabina Khan, owner of Advance Tutoring in Surrey,
knows all too well the importance of having a dedicated
office space in the home. As someone who works full-
time from home, Khan said she faced many challenges
conducting work from her previous residence, which
didn’t have room for an office.
“It was very challenging for my family, because I worked out of my
living room,” Khan said. “While I was tutoring, everyone else had to
stay upstairs.”
Since moving into a larger home and creating a dedicated office for
teaching, Khan said things have become much easier for her family.
While an in-house office for people who work from home is essential,
Khan said it’s also important for students to have a consistent, quiet
place to study and do homework.
“You don’t want your child studying in a place where someone’s
watching TV,” she said, adding that an office that has all the necessary
supplies at hand will help students focus. “If you’re sitting down to do
your homework, and you have to wander around to find all the things
you need, by the time you set everything up, your brain is all over the
place and it doesn’t help for focusing on any subject.”
There’s plenty to think about when creating a
functional workspace within your home, according to
Jamie Bamfield of Spacial Effects Design.
“You need to consider what it’s going to be used for,
who’s going to use it and how it’s going to be used,” Bamfield said.
“For an office, the main things are function and storage.”
As an example, Bamfield points to the type of surface one might want
on their desk would vary depending on the kind of work they’ll be
doing on the desk.
“A lot of people have granite in their kitchen and they love it so much,
they want to do granite in their office,” he said. “It’s cold, hard when
your elbows are on it, and it’s not going to be too comfortable.”
Surrey-based interior designer Lyla Veinot said that in addition to
an office’s function, lighting is another essential element in creating
a practical work space.
“Natural light is always good in a room you’re going to be
spending a good portion of your time in,” Veinot said. “If you go
into a closet or an area that doesn’t have a window, it’s not great for
an office space.”
Electronics are another factor for consideration, Veinot said, noting
that a room’s existing wiring can potentially cause layout problems.
“If there’s only one wall with electrical, that does affect the decor
An office with the comforts of home
“For an office, the
main things are
function and storage”
by Melissa Smalley photos courtesy ofLyla Veinot Designs
continuedINDULGE • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 5 • AUGUST 2010 25
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Park in South Surrey.
• The 5th annual BBQ on the Bypass, B.C.’s
biggest barbecue competition, hits Langley
Sept. 19. www.bbqonthebypass.com
• Clockwise from top, Tracy Dueck and her
daughters Melissa Suominen and Jessica
Dueck celebrate the grand opening of the
newest Tracycakes Cafe in Fort Langley.
• A tattoo artist shows off her inking skills at
the West Coast Tattoo Show in Langley.
• Flavours of Surrey at Historic Stewart
Farm served up plenty of food and beverages.
• Model Mara Amariei takes to the catwalk
at Pizzazz International’s annual model
showcase at the Pacific Inn.
invites
in the photos
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societyinvites
in the photos
because if the desk is in an awkward
place, you have to work around that.”
When it comes to esthetics, Bamfield
said, the size of space, as well as the type
of work being done, will contribute to
the style, colour scheme and ambience of
a home office.
“If the person is creative, and that’s
what they do all day, then really bold
and drastic colours would work,” he said.
“But for an accountant, that might not
work.”
Veinot agreed, adding that colour and
decor in a home office should reflect
one’s personality.
“People should surround themselves
with things that motivate and inspire,
but not things that will distract them,”
she said. “It’s a place you can sometimes
do things you wouldn’t do in the rest
of your home. If you use pieces that are
functional, yet have some pizzazz, that
brings in some sophistication.”
“You can have fun with it.” i
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society• Langley International Festival, celebrating
multiculturalism Aug. 28 and 29 at the
Langley Events Centre.
• The BC SPCA’s Paws for a Cause
fundraiser takes place Sept. 12 at Crescent
Park in South Surrey.
• The 5th annual BBQ on the Bypass, B.C.’s
biggest barbecue competition, hits Langley
Sept. 19. www.bbqonthebypass.com
• Clockwise from top, Tracy Dueck and her
daughters Melissa Suominen and Jessica
Dueck celebrate the grand opening of the
newest Tracycakes Cafe in Fort Langley.
• A tattoo artist shows off her inking skills at
the West Coast Tattoo Show in Langley.
• Flavours of Surrey at Historic Stewart
Farm served up plenty of food and beverages.
• Model Mara Amariei takes to the catwalk
at Pizzazz International’s annual model
showcase at the Pacific Inn.
invites
in the photos
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A shopping trip
Around the World
Style mavens with a penchant for travel will
undoubtedly admit they have spent many
hours fantasizing about a dream shopping trip
to some of the world’s greatest fashion meccas
and shopping hot spots.
But with more travel choices than there are
crystals on a Swarovski trunk, where to begin?
With the help of Scarlett Ballantyne – a
Vancouver-based fashion stylist and personal
shopper – we nailed down the top five classic
fashion destinations that will empty your
pocket and blow your mind.
1. NEW YORK CITYHome to the lion’s share of American
fashion houses, New York City has been
setting world fashion trends since the early
1900s.
With a fashion industry that boasts $14
billion in annual sales and one of the most
famous shopping streets on the planet, N.Y.C.
gets our top pick.
Arguably New York’s most fashionable
neighbourhood, a stroll through Gansevoort
Market (the Meatpacking District) is worth
the trip alone. However, not to be missed
is world-famous Fifth Avenue in Midtown
Manhattan. In addition to landmark stores
such as Bergdorf Goodman, Harry Winston
and Saks Fifth Avenue, it is home to an array
of big name designer stores including Gucci,
Louis Vuitton, Versace and Prada.
But don’t forget your wallet. Not only is it
one of the world’s best known streets, it is
consistently ranked one of the most expensive
places to shop in the world.
While Ballantyne notes her favourite place
to shop is along Broome Street in SoHo,
venturesome fashionistas should check out
West Broadway’s What Goes Around Comes
Around, a unique boutique that features
men’s and women’s vintage accessories and
apparel.
N.Y.C. must-have: Metallic Python Drawstring
“Hobo” Bag by Coach, $598
2. LOS ANGELESAt the pinnacle of California glitz and
glamour is, of course, Rodeo Drive in Beverly
Hills.
From Gucci to Chanel, nearly every known
label and retailer is represented in a handy
three-block stretch of boutiques. If nothing
else, it’s the place to see and be seen.
Affordable and trendy, the L.A. Fashion
District is a must stop on the fashion trail. It
spans more than 100 blocks and offers apparel
and accessories for the entire family. For great
bargains, be sure to hit the festival feel of
popular “Santee Alley.”
Ballantyne’s top LA pick: The CUSP store
by Neman Marcus located in Century City
on Santa Monica Boulevard. From elegant
to glam, this trendy women’s apparel store
by Christie Judson
continued
Beryll Vintage Asphalt Boots, L.A. must-have
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offers some of the best new and known designer labels,
including Diane von Furstenberg, 7 For All Mankind, Alice
+ Olivia and Ella Moss at relatively affordable prices. Can’t
get away? Shop online at www.cusp.com
L.A. must-have: Vintage Asphalt Boots by Beryll, $590
3. MILANLike N.Y.C., Milan is considered one of the true fashion
capitals of the world.
Lined with gorgeous boutiques and high-end designer
stores, the city’s most luxurious shopping district is known
as Quadrilatero della moda (quadrilateral of fashion).
Located in the heart of the city, discerning shoppers
will find Italy’s most-beloved designer labels, including
Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Valentino and Versace.
But be sure to try your luck at finding Milan’s coveted designer
outlets. While they are sometimes hard to spot, a heavily discounted
Ferragamo handbag is worth the hunt.
Ballantyne’s top pick is the shopping area surrounding the Duomo
di Milano, one of Europe’s most famous and awe-inspiring cathedrals.
There, she says, you can find fabulous dresses, jewellery and unique
accessories that “look very European but won’t break the bank.”
Milan must-have: Classic Armani Suit, $1,395
4. PARISAs every fashionista knows, Paris is one of the world’s premier
shopping cities.
Its streets are not only chock full of exquisite shops and boutiques,
but the city’s architecture will take any frenzied shopper’s breath away.
The most famous department store in the city is Galeries Lafayette.
Built in 1893, it offers an extraordinary selection of jewellery,
cosmetics, accessories, gifts and apparel.
In addition to the luxury shopping area of Avenue Montaigne and
Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Ballantyne recommends hitting a Paris
flea market – such as Porte de Clignancourt’s famous “Les Puces” (The
Fleas) – for rare and unique
vintage jewelry, scarves and
accessories.
Paris must-have: Cashmere Shawl
by Hermès, $990
5. LONDONAn international shopping
trip would not be complete
without a stop in London to
shop at Harrods, the world-
famous luxury department store
located in the Royal Borough of
Kensington and Chelsea.
Originally established as a small
grocery store, today Harrods has
more than 300 departments and
is best known for its fragrance and beauty products, fashion accessories,
gifts and high-end apparel. Highlighted brands include Stella
McCartney, Nina Ricci, Escada, Ralph Lauren, True Religion and Diesel.
Another must-stop is Savile Row, a street in Mayfair, Central London,
famous for its traditional bespoke tailoring. Known as the “golden mile
of tailoring,” it is home to a range of traditional and contemporary
tailors, including Davies and Son (est. 1803) and Evisu jean company.
For fabulous streetwear, Ballantyne suggests “ditching the High
Street” and heading to London’s independent boutiques such as Bread
& Honey, Aime, and the Dover Street Market.
London must-have: “Suki” Cocktail Dress by Mina UK, $120
Want to travel light without sacrificing style?
Fashion stylist Scarlett Ballantyne picks the top 10
items every style maven should have at the ready
for her next big getaway:
1. A great tote bag – perfect for day tripping and
to use as carry-on luggage
2. A strappy pair of flat sandals – chic but
comfortable for all day shopping
3. A jazzy pair of heels –
instant glamour
4. Great-fitting jeans – dress up
at night with jewellery and heels
5. A sweater wrap – wrap
different ways for variation
6. A classic white top – dress up
with jewelry or belt with leggings
for a more casual look
7. A white tank top – on its own, or spice up an
outfit using a layering effect
8. A wrinkle-resistant short dress – wear with
heels at night and with leggings and flats during
the day
9. A small clutch – use as a wallet during the day
and a handbag at night
10. Body bronzer – add a light glow to any outfit
Suki dress by Mina, London must-have
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