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Hometown:
How long have you been a Vancouverite?
25 years, I couldn’t wait to move to the city from the valley at the age of 19.
Occupation:
Colour Designer, Decorator and Stylist — I help my clients create a space that fills them with happiness when they walk through the door.
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This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Maria Killam
Hometown: I grew up in Ottawa, Ontario.
How long have you been a Vancouverite? Since 1981, so that’s 31 years and counting.
Occupation:
I’m the owner and principal architect of John Henshaw Architect Inc. We’re an architecture and interior design firm that specialize in residential and commercial designs. I started the company in 1989 and my partner Joy Chao, who focuses on the interior design, joined me in 1998. Our firm has had the good fortune of working on spectacular projects with amazing clients. To see what we do, please visit our website at www.johnhenshawarchitect.com.
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This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: John Henshaw
Photo by David Cooper
Santaland Diaries, the one-man play adapted from the David Sedaris essay of the same name, is proving to a hot ticket here in Vancouver. It tells the tale of a man in his 30s who takes on a seasonal gig as an elf at Macy’s Santaland display. So far, it’s sold out 28 shows and has been extended an extra week, until the 29th. The popularity of the Vancouver production is due in large part to its star, Ryan Beil. There’s a good chance you’ve seen the 32-year-old Vancouverite before. Here’s why:
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5 Things you should know about the star of Santaland Diaries, Ryan Beil
Hometown: Regina, Saskatchewan, but I consider Vancouver to be my home now.
How long have you been a Vancouverite? Going on six years.
Occupation:
My fashion career began straight out of high school when I enrolled in the Fashion Design program at the Academy of Design in Montreal. I have managed high-end fashion retailers in both Montreal and Vancouver for over a decade, including my most recent stint as an associate at Holt Renfrew where I worked for brands such as Elie Tahari, Dolce & Gabbana and Oscar de la Renta. I’ve always dreamed of owning my own boutique, so I’m thrilled that I now have the opportunity to style and engage with Vancouver’s most fashion-forward residents.
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This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Rebecca Bree
Hometown: I was born in Tehran and have lived in Canada for the past 23 years.
How long have you been a Vancouverite? 21 years. I love this city!
Occupation: Founder & Principal Planner at CountDown Events and Creative Director of the annual Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase.
Best advice for couples who are planning a Vancouver wedding: Vancouver is an amazing city for a wedding and believe it or not, many couples travel great distances just to tie the knot here. While we have a fantastic selection of indoor/outdoor venues and artisans in the wedding industry, Vancouver is still a fairly small city, so remember to leave yourself lots of time to plan your special day, or be flexible on the date to ensure you secure your first picks for venue, photographers and so on. My last piece of advice would be to always consider the weather. I often remind my brides that there’s a reason why our city is so green, gorgeous and lush, so if you’re planning an outdoor wedding, always have a Plan B just in case – this is a must!
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This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Soha Lavin
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