Carmen Lussier

The idea of dividing a garden into distinct rooms is almost as old as history. It makes sense. By breaking up an open space into defined rooms, you create useful outdoor living areas, encouraging people to extend their indoor activities outside. The room functions can be as diverse as cooking, dining, lounging, playing games, or strolling. And you don’t have to have a sprawling estate to accomplish this. You can fit a lot of functional garden rooms into a surprisingly small space.   MORE            

Designer Beth Keim is known for her use of color. Much of her work with her design firm Lucy and Company includes pops of color via vibrant patterned wallpapers, designer fabrics, artwork, and accessories. More

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"Stunning one of a kind Jager home on a corner lot at the end of a cul-de-sac just steps from the new Westmount School. This 2 Story showcases beautiful Hard Wood Floors, Main Floor Laundry, Den/Library with double doors, Front living room with adjacent formal dining room leading to your Dream Kitchen which includes: Large Granite Island with eating bar, Granite Counter tops, Tiled back splash, Upgrade Stainless Steel Appliances, corner pantry and breakfast Nook leading to your large Deck. The adjacent family room boasts a mantle trimmed fireplace and a 1/2 bath on the main. Upstairs you will find a beautiful Master Bedroom with sitting area and 5 pc Lavish Ensuite boasting duel sinks, soaker tub, separate shower, amazing cabinets and walk–in closet and 3 more large bedrooms making a total of FOUR BEDROOMS UP and an Unspoiled basement ready for your design. A Double attached oversized, Insulated and Drywalled garage and Full computer controlled water irrigation System with Rain Sensor. A Must See!!"

It's been said that adults remember three things from childhood: outdoor play and recreation, vacations and family dinners.  Important not only to the children we once were but to the adults we are now, the family dinner signifies the end of a day well lived. It is here that we gather together to share our stories of life with delectable food, and create moments that turn into memories.  More                 

Locals might catch Wendy Blackband riding a golf cart loaded with baskets of fabric on her way to meet clients on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, California. The owner of Blackband Design in Irvine resides on the scenic island where she designed a colorful retreat that was completely renovated for a couple. And though the home is not directly on the water, it does overlook Newport Harbor.  More      

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"INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY to live on the LAKE of CRYSTAL SHORES for under $1,000,000!!! Enjoy VIEWS of the MOUNTAIN & LAKE from this FULLY FINISHED 2-storey WALKOUT. You will find many upgrades such as EXOTIC HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout the main entrance, GLASS FRENCH DOORS on the office, stain glass lighting, and more. The kitchen boasts MAPLE CABINETRY, granite, stainless steel appliances, GAS STOVE & walk-thru pantry leading to your TRIPLE CAR GARAGE. You will find a custom made ROCK FACE FIREPLACE & mantle in the living room, and a LARGE DECK overlooking the lake. Upstairs the master bedroom overlooks the lake with it’s own BALCONY to enjoy the sun with this south facing yard. An ensuite & walk-in closet complete this retreat. Two more bedrooms up with Jack & Jill bathroom & UPSTAIRS LAUNDRY, plus bonus room, complete this floor. The walkout basement contains a 4th bedroom & bath, family room & rec room leading to the PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED BACKYARD. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!!"

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"Yes – you can own your own home!!! This 1150 sq/ft home is ready to move into. A Sunken Living Room with Vaulted ceiling, Custom Drapes, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full baths, NEW FLOORING THROUGHOUT, ALL NEW APPLIANCES!, NEW DECK, NEW TOILETS & NEW EXTERIOR PAINT are just few of the extra’s included in this gorgeous mobile home. Ample parking and TWO STORAGE SHEDS Included…. Located a mere 15 minute drive south of Calgary in the serene and majestic Town of Okotoks, nestled close to the Rocky Mountains. Schools, playgrounds, parks and
shopping are all nearby and within a short walk – a great place to call home! Basic Shaw cable TV, water & sewer and garbage removal are included in the leased lot rent. A Must See at this Price!! Book your showing before its gone."

In an age when most people chat about their love lives in public and post condolences on social networking sites, it’s surprising that the subject of money is still taboo. And yet whether the topic at hand is a salary or a savings plan, many people remain tight lipped about personal finances.  More              

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"Stunning one of a kind Crossley built home backing onto the Lake at Crystal Shores.. This 2 Story Walk-Out showcases beautiful Walnut Hard Wood Floors, Main Floor Laundry, Bonus Room/Formal Dining area, Custom Granite Counter tops and Island with raised eating area. In your Gourmet Kitchen you will also find all Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, and Walk through Pantry! Your open concept Kitchen and Living Room will be at the center for year round entertaining on the Lake. A Bright and Sunny Breakfast Nook with doors leading to your back deck and BBQ area that take you directly to your own Pier from your private fenced back yard. Upstairs you will find a Gorgeous 5 pc Ensuite overlooking The Lake! This private retreat has a two sided fireplace to enjoy from you bedroom or from a large soaker tub in your stunning spa like master bath. Two more large bedrooms compete the upstairs. Triple Attached Garage for all your toys and landscaped back yard. The basement is unspoiled for you to design."

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"Great Opportunity and Priced to Sell!! Great Location, Steps from the Rec Center and Schools. This lovely 3 Level Split home has 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Spacious Living Room with Old Brick Fireplace (Gas Insert). An open concept Kitchen with views of the back yard. Laminate Flooring throughout main level and a Large private back yard with patio area. The lower level is cozy and has a spacious crawl space for storage. Plenty of Parking and Mature trees surround this one of a kind home… Call before it’s gone"