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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • August 1, 2008

www.bighornmeadows.ca

Your Guide to New Housing Developments in the Columbia Valley

PULLOUTNEW HOMES

Business Feature by Sandra Kelly

Over the course of its development, Bighorn Meadows Resort has had several show suites, each one so well appointed that the sales staff barely had time to show it before it sold. Th at’s because the popular re-sort in Radium Hot Springs consistently off ers a qual-ity product in a stunning location.

Th e latest show suite continues the tradition. It’s a spacious three-bedroom unit with a “lock-off ” guest suite situated on the fi rst fl oor of a new three-storey-plus-lofts building. Th e Phase 9 building has elevator service, Bighorn’s fi rst heated underground parkade (for the exclusive use of occupants), and lovely views of the Purcell Mountains and the 9th fairway of Th e Springs golf course.

Th e building is upgraded from previous phases of the development, but the show suite is fi nished to Bighorn’s usual high standard: solid fi r doors and mouldings, ledgestone, quality Berber, granite, maple and fi ne furnishings. “We don’t show a down product and then talk about upgrades,” says sales representa-tive Nancy Atwood. “We want our buyers to see the high quality they’ll be getting.”

To celebrate the opening of the new building, Big-horn is off ering a quarter share (12-14 weeks per year) on an 865-square-foot one-bedroom unit, for just $99,900. It’s a time-limited off er.

Th e next building to go up at Bighorn (Phase 10) will be four storeys tall, and will contain ten suites plus the resort’s amenities centre: a water park, a hot tub, a steam room, a sandwich bar, and rooms for meetings and exercise. Th e fi nal two phases of the resort are in the conceptual stage.

Th ere are fi ve options for ownership: one-and-a-half-week fractional title, three-week fractional title, eighth-share title, quarter-share title and whole own-ership (four quarter shares). Prices start at $17,900.

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Bighorn Meadows

Lounge by the pool, or visit the hot tub and steam room at Bighorn Meadows in Radium.Lounge by the pool, or visit the hot tub and steam room at Bighorn Meadows in Radium.

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*Prices do not include applicable taxes and fees. Payments do include taxes and fees. Payments based on 15 year amortization, 2 year fi xed rate mortgage, OAC. This is not intended to be an offering or solicitation for sale in any jurisdiction where the project is not registered in accordance with applicable law or solicitation would otherwise be prohibited by law.

1 888 766 9637 www.bighornmeadows.ca

SUMMER SALE1/8 shares starting at $59,900 or $398/month* 1/4 shares starting at $99,900 or $664/month*

rent - own - invest along the 9th fairway of the springs golf course

New Homes – The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3August 1, 2008

Invermere’s best-priced new home ownership opportunity!

Get more for your money, with beautifully finished three-bedroom homes starting at $359,900.

Each home features a thoughtful floor plan, designed for comfortable living. On the main floor entry, a den/bedroom/office and garage… on the second floor, a large kitchen with eating area, living room, bath and balcony… on the third floor, a master bedroom with full bath en-suite, laundry, and a second bedroom.

Cedarwood Glen is centrally located in the heart of the Columbia Valley. Imagine… just two blocks to downtown Invermere, and three blocks to the beach! Enjoy all the conveniences in a quiet and peaceful setting.

Some homes are ready for occupancy now! For details, call (250) 341-1182.

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Because all the suites are deeded and titled, you own your share while earning equity on your invest-ment. Ask about customized ownership programs.

Bighorn has a professionally managed rental pool to help buyers service their debt. And, the resort’s membership in Interval International gives you access to 2,500 other luxurious resorts worldwide.

Th anks to interior designer April Trapp, the décor in every suite is stunning. Th e ledgestone fi replace—with room above for a 42” television—will keep you warm and cozy. Every suite comes fully furnished and stocked with necessities such as dishes and linens.

All the units are spacious and have such features as walkout balconies from the living room and master bedroom, high-end furnishings, and lock-off suites for the enjoyment—and privacy—of friends and family. Th is is luxurious, hassle-free living far from the stresses and strains of urban life.

From the resort, it is a scenic stroll to the middle of friendly Radium Hot Springs, and only a short drive to Lake Windermere. Radium has a cozy village atmosphere, with great shops and restaurants, and of course the famed hot pools.

Th e show suite is open seven days a week, year-round. Parking is available at the entrance to the re-sort, and outside the building containing the show suite. For more information about Bighorn Meadows Resort, call 1-888-766-9637 toll-free, or 250-347-6907 locally. Send an email message to [email protected]. Or, go to www.bighornmeadows.ca. Every suite at Bighorn Meadows comes fully furnished and stocked with dishes and linens.


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By Sandra KellyPioneer Columnist

Now that you’ve bought a new condominium or mountain-style vacation home in the Columbia Val-ley, you need to furnish it quickly so you can start en-joying your visits. Here are several local shops that can provide you with all the furnishings you need. Most of them can arrange prompt delivery.

• Interior World: Conveniently located in a reno-vated church in downtown Invermere, the browser-friendly store owned by Pat and Karl Conway off ers everything from high-end luxury furnishings to cabin basics, plus a variety of eclectic accessories. Call 250- 342-4406 locally or 1-800-433-3606 toll-free.

• Invermere Furniture: Th is new store on 13th Street in Invermere off ers a wide range of furnishings, everything from log to leather and dining room suites to mattresses. Ask about condo packages and built-in vacuum installation and repair. Call (250) 342-8338 during business hours or 250-342-1098 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

• Sears: Situated right next door to Invermere Fur-niture, the local Sears Canada retail outlet owned by Mary-Frances Shaw off ers all types of appliances (in-store), plus traditional catalogue shopping with deliv-ery to Invermere. Call 250-342-6901.

• Selkirk TV and Appliances Ltd.: Th is family-owned-and-operated business has served the valley for a long time. Situated next door to the Bank of Montreal in downtown Invermere, Selkirk off ers the full range of appliances and electronics. Expect great service from owners Dave and Jayne Matheson. Call 250- 342-6415.

• Natural Home: Located on Arrow Road near Home Hardware, Natural Home carries a wide range of furnishings. Owners Erin Reid and Graham Holt prefer natural woods, quality leathers and natural bed-ding, all built by eco-friendly processes. Visit www.thenaturalhome.ca or call (250) 342-8668.

• Te Papa Nui Antiques and Collectibles: At 6,000 square feet, this is the largest antique store in Western Canada. Situated in Invermere’s industrial park, the store carries large pieces such as sideboards, tables and chairs from Europe and Asia. Owners Joe and Eliza-beth Klein will ship anywhere on the continent. Visit www.tepapanui.com or call (250) 342-0707.

• Pieces From the Past: Th is terrifi c store in down-town Invermere has some antique pieces, and many fascinating collectibles and crafts. Owners Larry and Judy Koss also create unique barn-board pieces, in-cluding coff ee tables and bookshelves. Visit www.piecesfromthepast.com or call (250) 342-3865.

• Panache Interiors: Primarily a design business

owned and operated by Pam and John Nairn, Pa-nache can order from a huge variety of upscale fur-nishings, fabrics and window coverings. Drop by their design studio on Th ird Avenue, across from A&W in Invermere. Visit www.panacheinteriors.net or call 250-342-5525.

• N’Deco, Radium Hot Springs: N’Deco provides complete furniture packages plus home accessories and window fashions, for homes all across the valley. Let N’Deco take care of all your furniture needs. Cus-tom and manufactured pieces are available. Call 250-347-9009.

• Toby Creek Custom Woodworking: Cathy Dal-rymple refi nishes furniture pieces and makes quality custom cabinets and furnishings at her home studio on the Toby Benches, on the road to Panorama. Cathy is super busy but can serve new customers starting in September. Call (250) 342-3022.

• Mercer & Company: Th is new business located across from the post offi ce in Invermere off ers locally-made custom-designed furniture and art work, along with custom framing, specialty designer lighting and builder’s lighting packages. Call (250) 342-0012.

• Th e Bedroom Shop and Ashley Living: Th ese are two large furniture stores owned by Joey Hoeschman in Cranbrook, 90 minutes south of Invermere. Deliv-ery is available.

How to furnish your new valley home


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Does real estate make you crazy? If so, you’re not alone. Any realtor or builder will tell you that buying and building houses brings out the nut bar in all of us.

Real estate actually makes me de-lusional. I can’t count the number of times I’ve idled past a pretty building lot, imagining how my dream house will look on it.

In time, I actually start to think of the land as mine, as if I’ve written the cheque and am just waiting for Land Titles to issue the certifi cate. When I see the “Sold” sticker on the realtor’s sign, I’m confused.

Real estate makes me obsessive. Once, when designing a house, I wasted a hundred hours trying to get an exterior door and an interior archway to align. In my increasingly mad mind, they had

to face one another directly across a big room, because surely people would no-tice the disparity. When the house was fi nished, not one person commented on their splendid symmetry.

Real estate makes me stupidly hap-py. What fun it is to shop for taps and tiles and lights. Planning a new home or renovation can keep me in a state of nirvana for a year or more.

But, after I move into the house I realize it was the process of building it that made me happy. Th e house is al-most beside the point.

Here are a few signs that real estate is making you crazy: You’ve shed tears over a property you can’t aff ord; you’ve shopped for carpet for three months and can’t choose; you hate your door hinges because they’re too “chromey”; your new house is fi nished, and you’re so bored you’re actually considering a career in real estate.

Now, that’s crazy!

Real estate brings outthe crazy side in us

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Tone-blind designerlearns about colour


After 20 years of building homes for myself and for clients, you’d think I would know a thing or two about colour tones. Apparently not. I learned a harsh lesson about tone recently, which I won’t have to learn again.

When the laminate fl ooring I want-ed for my house wasn’t available, I opted for a pre-fi nished maple hardwood. To my apparently tone-blind eyes, the stain on the expensive wood appeared to have a cinnamon tone. Over 1,200 square feet it revealed its true tone—a hideous dark orange. Or, as one friend aptly de-scribed it, “Tomato soup with attitude.” It doesn’t match the other cinnamon-stained woods in the house, or provide enough contrast to be interesting.

It’s been my experience that tone is the one area where we all get into trou-ble. When choosing fi nishing materials,

we tend to focus on texture. We get dis-tracted by the rough fi nish on a tile and the cotton-like knap of a carpet. Tone takes a backseat.

Tone trouble usually begins with paint. If you’re using two or more paint colors in your house, always pick them off the same paint card. Th at way, the greens you’ve chosen will have the same tone. It doesn’t matter that you love mint green and sage green: what’s important is that they love one another.

If you want to mix and match col-ors, be sure to test them side-by-side. Even then, be aware that because they’ll be the only colors in the house at that point, they’ll probably look terrifi c. At the drywall stage of building, any color is a relief. But will they look good after all the fi nishing work is done?

When in doubt, consult an interior designer. When it comes to matching tones, they’re worth their weight in gold . . . and green . . . and brown . . .


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