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young girl with long braids, ruby slippers and a scruffy-looking dog once said, “there’s no place like home.”

Though her words have since become somewhat of a cliché – finding themselves in album titles, songs and TV commercials of all sorts – the essence of the phrase is something almost everybody can relate to. Just ask anyone who has ever spent a long period of time away from home.

Growing up, I lived in the same house from the time I was three until I moved into my own tiny basement suite at the age of 20.

I remember all through my childhood years and into my teens wishing my parents would sell our house so we could move. Not that there was anything wrong with our house, I just hadn’t experienced moving and wanted to see what it was like to live in a new home.

Since I first moved out of my childhood house, I have moved countless times to apartments and houses all over the Lower Mainland.

Though I’ve lived in some nice places in recent years, I’ve never really found a place that gave me that sense of being

“home” that I had growing up. Perhaps it was the presence of my parents who gave me that comfort, or the scores of memories I have from that familiar house.

I look forward to the day that I’m able to create that sense of contentment for my own family.

The pleasure of home life is celebrated in this issue of Indulge, from elegant decor ideas to creating the ideal “man cave.” We feature some stylish yet comfortable sleepwear and lingerie – perfect for a rainy fall day spent lounging around the house – and our wine columnist shares his picks for best berry wine to enjoy by the fire.

And what’s more homey than cheering on the Vancouver Canucks from the comfort of your living room? Indulge talks with former captain Trevor Linden about his NHL career, his many business ventures and whether or not he’ll ever return to the ice.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Indulge, and that it finds you safe, happy and cozy – wherever your home may be.

From the editor Melissa Smalley

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t’s a cloudy day in October, but the view of uptown Granville Street from the corner office on the fourth floor isn’t obstructed by the weather.

Former Vancouver Canuck Trevor Linden is seated at a large desk, surrounded by binders, notepads and filefolders neatly placed on the desk’s clean wooden surface.

It’s a corporate setting that his many hockey fans might find strange for the six-foot-four Alberta native, after being accustomed to seeing him on the ice, decked out in full hockey gear, chasing down pucks with the dedication and heart he was well known for in his 20-year career.

When Linden stepped off the ice after his last game with the Canucks on April 5, 2008 – in front of a thunderous home crowd – it’s likely many thought he wouldn’t stray far from the game he made a career of for more than two decades.

But he hasn’t laced up his skates since. “The easiest thing would have been to go right into

hockey. That would have been easy,” he says of his decision to part ways with the game. “But I wanted to give myself an opportunity to step back and take a couple years and identify with who I am, what I’m about, is there something else that I can do?”

It didn’t take long for Linden to find plenty of ways to keep himself busy outside of the hockey rink.

He has partnered with brother Jamie and developer Howard Airey on various real estate projects, and just last month announced the launch of a fitness club in Coquitlam, Club 16, in which he’s teamed up with South Surrey’s Chuck Lawson.

“I’m way too young to retire,” the 40-year-old says with a smile. “I never looked at it that when I quit hockey, I was going to play golf every day and hang out.”

While he admits he’s had many offers to partner in business ventures over the years, starting a gym is something he felt particularly passionate about, something he could connect with on a personal level.

“Fitness was a big part of my life when I played, and it continues to be a big part of my life now that I’m retired, maybe even bigger.”

His goal with Club 16 – set to officially open its premier location in January – is to make fitness accessible to everyone, regardless of age, income and physical capability.

“I think a lot of people have this idea that in order to go to a club, you have to be in shape to go. We want to create that atmosphere where you’re accepted, regardless of where you are on your fitness path and make it so that it’s a really unintimidating place to be.”

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Much like launching a fitness club, real estate developing – with which Linden first became involved in 2007 – is also something that has piqued his interest for years.

“I’ve always been interested in real estate… from an investment standpoint, but also from an architecture and design standpoint,” he says. “I always felt that it was an asset class I was comfortable in – it’s tangible, you can touch it and feel it.”

Though he has a few projects under his belt – including a Point Grey condo development, single-family homes in Vancouver and a new condo project currently under construction in Victoria – he hesitates to label himself a full-blown “real estate developer.”

“I think I’m a bit of an apprentice, but I’m enjoying the process and learning daily.”

Although it’s been more than two years since he hung up his skates, Linden still spends time with his legions of fans, signing autographs and sharing memories from his career with the Canucks. And with popularity that eclipses that of the province’s most famous athletes – Lou Pasaglia, Bob Lenarduzzi, Stan Smyl – there’s no shortage of opportunity for Linden to connect with those who have cheered him on.

“The people of Vancouver and British Columbia have been so good to me. I always look at it as a real privilege to be able to chat… people always have a story. I’ve never looked at it as a burden, ever.”

Between his many business ventures and public appearances, Linden manages to find time to squeeze in some recreation – he’s an avid cross-country and alpine skier, as well as a cyclist, recently completing the GranFondo road race from Vancouver to Whistler.

While he makes a point of signing up for at least one big race every year, he’s quick to point out that his involvement is not about the competition.

“I competed for so long, I really look at these cycling races… for experiences, to see parts of the world, just to go and have fun.”

That’s not to say he doesn’t miss competition – it’s one of the many things he loved about playing hockey for a living, something he admits he does miss, despite not having played in 2½ years.

“It’s the best job going – I love what I did,” he says. “I love the game, I love the competition, I love working with the best, whether it be the best coaches or the best players. But I can never recreate that.”

And his new work schedule – a drastic change from that of a pro-hockey player – is one he has quickly grown to enjoy.

“When you play hockey... from September until the end of May, you’re kind of off the grid. It’s either a game day or a practice day. What I really like about my current situation is the flexibility.”

He points out, however, that despite the less stringent schedule, his new career provides him with plenty of challenges.

“Before, life was pretty simple. I go to the rink every day and I play hockey. Now, I’ve got the real estate, I’ve got the fitness, I do corporate speaking.

“I’m enjoying what I’m doing now, there’s a lot of variety and I’m learning every day.

“Is this what I’ll do for the rest of my life? I don’t know. Will I ever be back in hockey? Possibly. I love the game, it’s a great community and I feel connected to it till this day. So, you never know. I wouldn’t rule it out.”

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Chef Dan Close has matters of seasonal abundance down cold.

With winter just around the corner, his freezer is fully stocked with the fruits of summer: 50 pounds of freestone peaches, 70 pounds of strawberries, 60 pounds of blueberries, 25 pounds of raspberries and 15 pounds of blackberries sealed in for good measure.

All of it is local, much organic, and some gathered with his family from the Fraser Valley farms surrounding his Cloverdale home.

“Living where we do, there is such a great opportunity to get in the car with my family, especially on a rainy day and get out to the local farms and farmers markets,” says the married father of two young boys. “Picking blueberries with my two-year-old this year really said it all for me – this is what it’s all about.”

For Close, food and family are inseparable. That said, even for a pro who recently spent six years as the product-development chef for Cactus Restaurants, there comes a time when life begins to pile up and the kitchen becomes a conundrum.

“When you cook for a living your free time just can’t be all about cooking,” says Close.

An avid triathlete with a lifelong passion for athletics, he completed the Ironman Canada in 2009 and takes to the golf greens with as much enthusiasm as the garden.

“My own personal experience with varied interests and commitments – both business and personal – gave me the inspiration for Dan Close Food Concepts.”

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Cactus Club Restaurants was to take the chain’s cuisine beyond the burger, so to with his self-named Food Concepts, Chef Close elevates the milieu of frozen-food offerings.

“It’s a matter of changing perceptions one meal at a time. If I’m a chef and I can’t find time to cook, I figured there would be plenty of others in the same situation. It turns out there are and they are loving it,” says Close, whose boil-in-a-bag solutions have found abundant appeal with new families and busy singles alike.

From the health-conscious options to the online ordering, Close has found a definitive niche that continues to grow.

“I was living the business before it launched, looking for quick, healthy mealtime solutions as a chef, father, husband and athlete. What has emerged is a pretty health-conscious line that serves my own family well and works for others too,” says Close who keeps a keen eye on the ingredients.

“Time is the key ingredient that most of us lack, so long slow braises and rewarding flavour is what I aim for. Using local product

is a natural choice for flavour and I am using organic whenever possible, primarily with the proteins.”

His aim is not a full-scale, meal replacement program, but something that delivers a ready-in-minutes showcase accompaniment or main for any meal. With a few ready-to-go dishes on hand and some basic staples, Close’s goal is to bring some balance back to the kitchen.

Cooking, he agrees, can be a joy, especially in the cooler months, but a few simple things are required: a good, sharp 8” knife and a different perspective.

“We need to be purging our cupboards of herbs we haven’t used in months, taking stock of the on-hand essentials and making a habit of the quick, daily fresh shop,” says Close.

At the core of his home kitchen are fresh and dried herbs, a variety of oils (extra-virgin olive, grapeseed), a handful of local honeys and a spectrum of red, white, cider and fruit vinegars – in short, everything shy of the lettuce and a

pinch of salt to get dinner started. And this, Chef Close explains, is the most crucial step. “When it

comes to the kitchen, the key is this: just do it.”

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“Living rooms can have two personalities – formal, or casual and comfortable,” Walker said.

“A bedroom is generally more tranquil, but again, it comes down to lifestyle.”

When it comes to selecting the fabric and creating an ambience, Walker suggests fabrics that are tonal with plenty of texture, as opposed to a heavily patterned fabric, which instead can be used as an accent, for style she describes as “transitional.”

“You don’t need to go crazy with a lot of pattern, when you can add that in with accessories and pillows and things that will give you that long-term style.”

To the untrained eye, picturing the various fabrics, textures and

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For Leanne Zanatta, who recently worked with Walker and her team on window treatments and accents in her custom-built White Rock home, having a professional opinion was a huge help.

“(Walker) brought so many options and so many materials, and didn’t make me feel pressured, either,” Zanatta said. “I definitely had a vision, but she also knew what was timeless as far as pleating on fabric, and what kind of fabric would drape nicely.”

Once fabric and hardware have been selected, it’s time for Walker and her in-house seamstress, Diane, to get down to work.

This is where Walker says attention to detail is imperative, and having an on-site workshop is beneficial so she and her team can oversee every step of the process.

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“We are very hands on, going down to the manufacturing details – hand-sewing, cutting out a pattern, or figuring out how it’s going to be installed, if it’s a tricky window or an odd shape.”

While the drapery’s fabric can help set the tone of a room, furniture has an equally large impact on its overall flow and ambience.

“Size and scale are very important in a room,” Walker said.

“Too much furniture can be overpowering, while to little can be understated. You have to marry the furniture, window coverings and accessories together.”

Walker has worked on her share of unique pieces of furniture in her 15 years as a decor specialist.

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“We started designing them in 2005,” said Rebecca Fowler, Charter Homes’ director of communications. “We put them above the garage because the guys wanted to be out of the basement. Our display in the first model home included a pool table, kegerator, wet bar, bathroom and flat screen TV.”

For those considering designing the ultimate men’s den in their own homes, Lawson’s advice is to first think about how the room will be used and to personalize it as much as possible.

“Everyone is different. Colour and style are very personal, so there is no cookie-cutter stamp to designing the perfect men’s den,” said Lawson.

Baltimore-based Imre Communications recently conducted an online poll that found 67 per cent of the men they surveyed like to use their personal space for hobbies, while 37 per cent use it for watching movies or sports.

Either way, Lawson says, every men’s den should start with the following: a flat screen TV, a bar (or mini fridge) and, most importantly, comfortable seating.

In order to personalize the room and create a cohesive look, Lawson recommends choosing a theme based on an inspiration source, such as a favourite athlete, pastime, object or memento.

In terms of colour, Lawson says men will typically gravitate to rich, dark colours, such as calming blues, charcoal greys, chocolate browns and deep reds, but she recommends jazzing them up with vibrant accents.

“It should be about what makes him feel good. Lighting is very important and can make a space look bigger. For smaller rooms, dual-purpose furniture is highly recommended. But be careful of buying smaller scale furniture that will be too short or uncomfortable.”

Design aside, Lawson agrees a dream den isn’t complete without games, gadgets and, of course, electronics.

For the ultimate movie and sports viewing experience, she recommends a dedicated media area featuring Panasonic’s 3D Full-HD plasma TV. Complete with 3D glasses, it comes in four

sizes from 50 inches to 65 inches. Add in the latest Blu-ray player and some Super Bowl-worthy snacks and this entertainment set-up is bound to make a grown man weep.

For fun nights in with the boys, Lawson suggests a poker table, a dart board and, if space permits, a putting green. For dens with outdoor access, consider planting a live green.

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There’s something spooky going on in Surrey that has thousands of Fraser Valley residents jumping

out of their skin. For the past eight years during the

month of October, Potter’s Nursery on 72 Avenue has been transformed into a scream-inducing labyrinth of terror, and this year is shaping up to be more frightening than ever.

With more than 9,000 square feet of dark, twisting hallways, spine-tingling digital sounds and eerie actors, the Potter’s House of Horrors is what organizers call, “not for the faint of heart.”

The annual Halloween event has grown steadily since its first frightening year in 2002, and last year saw close to 18,000 terrified people take a walk through the display.

Though the haunt only runs for a little more than two weeks each October, Potter’s staff have been busy preparing for this year’s festivities for several weeks.

“We start setting up the haunted house well in advance, about two months ahead of time. Late August is usually the start date,” said manager Chris Pershick. “Some aspects are worked on year-round, such as some of the fancier light shows and sound programming.”

This Halloween, the haunted house has been divided into two themed sections – Scary Tales, which will forever change the way people think about Mother Goose; and Hell Pen, described as a “penitentiary gone very wrong,” complete with evil wardens, deranged prisoners and ruthless guards.

Each horrifying display is meticulously designed with plenty of gory details – blood and bodies galore – and if that’s not enough to induce goose-

bumps, dozens of actors are scattered throughout, decked out in costumes and waiting in the dark for their next “victim.”

Potter’s has teamed up with New Image College of Fine Art this year, who have provided not only talented and terrifying actors, but skilled makeup artists to add even more horror.

“We usually have about 20 to 25 actors per night,” Pershick said. “Add in another 20 cashiers, parking attendants and security, and you have a good 40 people working each night.

Organization is paramount.” Though a lot of work goes

into running the House of Horrors each year,

Perschick said for many staff at the nursery, “it’s the highlight of the season.”

“The House of Horrors really gets the

creative juices flowing,” he said. “The creative talent all

get a chance to show their wares and it shines through… from

costumes, to lighting, room design, sound, house construction – there’s creativity flowing from every nook and cranny.”

The House of Horrors runs daily through Halloween night from 6 to 10 p.m., and although it is recommended for teens and adults, younger fans of all things frightening have an opportunity to see a toned-down version.

From 6 to 7 p.m. is known as “family hour,” when the house is free of actors, and the sound effects are at a lower volume. Once the clock strikes 7, however, “all hell breaks loose,” and participants enter at their own risk.

Potter’s House of Horrors is located at 12350 72 Ave. in Surrey. For more information, visit www.pottershouseofhorrors.com

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In reality, by October we are just now getting back to business as usual – but after enjoying the white space of the calendar during July and

August, the sudden explosion of must-dos, need-to-bes and have-to-buys is a little shocking to the somewhat sluggish system.

The ramp-up usually begins mid-August, when we begin flipping through back-to-school flyers and hunting down the best selection of Fiskars scissors, glue sticks and rainbow coloured duotangs.By Sept. 15, hot-lunch orders,

homework and fall bedtime routines are in full swing and “Mom’s Family

Organizer 2011” is once again a sea of tiny, colourful stickers indicating a slew

of weekly soccer practices, cross-country meets, dance practices, hockey games, music lessons, parent-teacher nights, volunteer duties and a variety of doctor, dentist and business appointments – with nary a white space to be found.

After back-to-everything month, most of us are ready for some serious weekend R&R. So, with the help of Linda May Dinsmore, a certified travel consultant and accredited cruise counsellor with Delta’s TPI MayDay Travel, we’ve tracked down five weekend getaways that are sure to warrant the highly coveted “special event” sticker.

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By CarHarrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Less than two hours east of Vancouver, Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa is a classic getaway destination for both couples and families. Guests can enjoy the “Weekend Getaway Package,” which includes two nights accommodation, a buffet breakfast each morning in the Lakeside Cafe, plus a three-course dinner followed by an evening of dancing in the Copper Room.

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Horne Lake Caves and Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort on Vancouver Island have teamed up to offer an unforgettable family spelunking (caving) adventure. The “Rock Your World” package includes a three-hour caving experience followed by a relaxing soak in the Grotto mineral pool. Packages range in price depending on room type and number of family members.

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Port is the wine to sip by the fire, but we

don’t grow a lot of port grapes in British Columbia. What we do have in infinite abundance are blackberries, the signature fruit for the port-style wines on Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley.

The newest winery with a blackberry port is family-owned Coastal Black which has plunged into the business in a big way. While other wineries rely primarily on the thorny Himalaya blackberry, Coastal Black winemaker Abel O’Brennan has 80 acres of cultivated blackberries, probably the largest blackberry farm in Canada.

As his blackberry vineyard comes into full production, he will be selling the wines in export markets as well as in the local markets.

Who knows? Perhaps Black Creek will emerge as Vancouver Island’s answer to Portugal.

The term port is restricted, but for brevity’s sake I will also call these wines port because they are made in the style of port: full-bodied, sweet and usually fortified to about 18 per cent alcohol – the perfect fireside drink.

Cherry Point Estate Winery on Vancouver Island created blackberry port about a decade ago with berries that First Nations pickers had been selling for several years in the winery’s parking lot. There were always surplus berries.

Winemaking trials came up with a marvellous full-flavoured wine that was ready by Christmas. It was such a success that in some years the winery bought as much as 40,000 pounds of wild blackberries.

It was not too long before other

wineries on the Island and in the Lower Mainland climbed onto the bandwagon.

Cherry Point tweaked its original blackberry port, which is sold as Cowichan Blackberry, by adding a more sophisticated oak-aged partner called Solera Black. The solera technique blends barrel-aged wines from a number of vintages. The older wines in the blend give the wine much more the character of a

genuine port.Beaufort Vineyard and

Estate Winery, also in Courtenay, not only uses the solera method but blends a little black currant into its port, which is sold as Black.

Because the term port properly belongs to Portugal, our producers have had to be creative. The Fort Winery in Langley calls its example Isle Queen. The Saanich Peninsula’s Starling Lane Winery has Port Victoria Wild. Averill Creek at Duncan has

Cowichan Black while nearby Rocky Creek Winery calls its product Wild Blackberry. Salt Spring Vineyards calls its popular version Blackberry port. Coastal Black calls its wine Blackberry Dessert Wine but gets the message across by packing it in a lovely Port-style bottle.

These are all affordable wines, selling between $18 and $25 in half-bottles. The package size is a reminder that port-style

wines should be consumed within a week or so of being opened. They taste and smell best when fresh.

What do you have with the blackberry port? Chocolate and blue cheeses are classic matches. A touch of vodka turns it into a cocktail. Ice cream and whipped cream turn it into a parfait. And on its own in the dead of winter,

the taste and aroma of blackberry port will take you right back to the berry patch in summer – without battling the thorns.

John Schreiner is one of Canada’s best-known wine writers with 15 books published since 1984. Contact John at [email protected]

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The 11th annual Gala for Hope, supporting the Centre for Child

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Willowbrook Shopping Centre, 19750 Fraser Hwy., hosts the 21st annual

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