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24 bca a .com fall 2015 at home profile weekends to see if we are hosting a party," says Cebula. "Shawn is a people person and party animal, like Animal from The Muppets. Themed parties happen regularly here: reggae musicians, superheroes. There is a lot of dress-up, so I have a well-stocked tickle trunk. Most of our friends aren't shy wallflowers." Tell us about your Day of the Dead statue. I found her in Mexico, and she was the inspiration for the entire condo's décor; everything we buy has to work with her. We both feel there is something magical about her. The Day of the Dead in Mexico is a happy celebration to honour those you have lost, and a statement that no matter what your social status, death doesn't overlook anyone. Who does most of the cooking at home? Shawn is a much better cook than I am, so Monday to Friday, if I can coerce him to make dinner, I will. I enjoy cooking for parties, and love to spend time with him in the kitchen. Recently we had fun organizing a make-your- own-pizza party with all of the fixings arranged on the kitchen island. So, you've just completed another reno project? When we renovated in 2006, I had two full-time jobs for ET Canada and HGTV, and would literally come home from travelling, change, unpack, repack and leave again. In between trips, I would walk in and there would be a wall missing. The latest reno was to complete what wasn't done properly the first time because we got burnt out. What's the toughest part of doing a reno? Realizing that you are not as handy as you think you are. We wanted to be hands-on to 'claim it' as ours, but after getting back spasms, we realized there are some things that are better left to professionals. Does ET stand for "exotic travel"? I love ET shoots when I don't know what is going to happen next after the plane lands; TIP! Condo living can mean hefty parking fees. With Evo Car Share, you can avoid parking, insurance and other costs associated with owning a vehicle. BCAA Members can join Evo for free at evo.ca

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