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Meal inspiration
When it comes to entertaining, Shelagh starts with a single
dish. "It is usually one recipe pulled from a magazine, book
or restaurant that gets me inspired, like Campagnolo's crispy
chickpeas with chilies and mint. I then build upon a theme, in this
case Italian culture, and it carries through everything I do."
Shelagh likes to keep tableware and accessories simple
and prefers white linen, crystal and lots of glass. She brings in hits
of colour based on the season.
A spring brunch is complete with an apple-green tea tray by
West Elm, aqua platter and fruit bowl by Provide and linen tea
towels by Ratatouille Designs (for complete sources see page 60).
A nod to the north
Shelagh is a big fan of Scandinavian design, both for its
playfulness and functionality.
"I love Nordic design. The crispness of it and the bright
colours work well with our B.C. climate," says Shelagh. Numbered
Eames mugs from Homewerx, a blue-green print cushion by
Marimekko and blue and green Hopsack cushions from Pottery
Barn evoke the European North.
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