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50 DIY Guy Shim Wall
52 Industry Profile Vicente Wolf
60 What's in Store Dragonette
61 Infusion Angela Auclair
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33 The Art of Living Jessica & Asher Richter
40 Family Moments Sophie Vander
54 At Dusk Nicholas Rosaci
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AT DUSK
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At dusk....that’s when this newly transformed backyard looks its starlit best. How fitting, since the house in question belongs to crooner and jazz vocalist Matt Dusk.
In designing an at-home retreat for the globe trotting musician, designer Nicholas Rosaci artfully combines two of his client’s passions—travel and vintage Hollywood.
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Starting with a great backdrop helps any decorating project and Nicholas was pleased to see the combination of buff brick on the house andterracotta on the patio floor. Against these fixed elements, the daring designer added bold aqua blue and fiery orange to, “Ahem, jazz things up.” “Orange is current and urbane,” says Nicholas, “and it complements the watery blues of the
“I dabble in... entertaining. There’s nothing I like more than having my close friends over”.
~ MattOPPOSITE TOP Matt prepares
tangy martinis at the tiki bar.
OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT Simple and stylish appetizers
are crowd pleasers.
OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT Send a message to guests on slate plates from Crate and Barrel.
swimming pool.” To give the casual dining area a sense of ceremony, Nicholas circled its perimeter with breezy white drapery panels by Sunbrite Drapery. Moroccan lanterns lend sparkle to evening events and set an exotic mood.
Favourite element? “Oh, it has to be the tiki bar,” says Matt. “And I make a mean martini too.”
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Matt Dusk’s Playlist
Kool & the Gang - Celebration
Earth, Wind and Fire - September
Mungo Jerry - In the Summertime
Matt Dusk - On Vacation
Matt Dusk - I Wouldn’t Change a Thing
Matt Dusk - Good News
You’d expect a guy with perfect pitch to come up with a playlist that rocks the house. Here it is:
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Orange and blue are complementary colours that work in harmony with the pool.
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The World on a StringCreate a romantic mood by hanging all-weather
light strings reminiscent of an Italian piazza or Tuscan courtyard.
Dream a Little DreamBefore purchasing a patio set, find some online
design images for inspiration. End of season deals are always a possibility.
The Best is Yet to ComeTreat the patio with the same reverence as
the living room. Dress the fence with art, mirrors and sculpture.
Memories are Made of ThisOnce the project is complete, christen it with
friends and a festive celebration.
Attention to detail is what really gives a home a feeling of quality and style. Every detail should work in harmony to create a space that truly sings. ~Nicholas“ “
Dabble’s DIY Guy, Nicholas Rosaci takes a well-deserved
seat in the lush setting he’s created for his client.
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