Spring and Summer are the most exciting seasons for us here at Simply Organic Beauty. People are more adventurous when it comes to hair color and our #HolisticHairTribe gets to show their mad hair painting skills.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Friday, April 7, 2017
Eleven West Kitsilano – Pricing & Floor Plans
At a Glance
- in beautiful Kitsilano on the Arbutus Greenway
- ten 1, 2 and 3-bedroom concrete homes
- five two-storey townhouses
- two artist studios
- penthouse roof garden
- near Kitsilano Community Centre
- walking distance to cafes, restaurants, schools, shops
- 5 min. from Kits Beach & Granville Island
Where Two Unexpected Qualities Meet
Combining traditional elements with a fresh interpretation, Eleven West is a contemporary approach to living, designed and crafted into four unique styles of properties. From special artist studios, townhomes and condominiums to the exclusive penthouse, Eleven West is 10 private homes in the heart of a vibrant city. Floor plans, finishes and materials selected are all designed to please and capture your imagination in a way that is not about buying property, but living in a home. We take you on a journey to these select living spaces that is unlike anything you may have seen in Vancouver.
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Pricing for Eleven West
Although these exclusive homes are currently in pre-construction and final pricing has not yet been published, we expect strong presale interest in Eleven West. Contact me today to discuss your needs.
Floor Plans for Eleven West
Eleven West preserves the heritage characteristics of the former building on the site, while adding desirable, functional living spaces. There are five two-storey townhouses and five condominiums in the mid-rise, offering just ten 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom homes.
Eleven West Interiors
Modern and neighbourhood characteristics blend harmoniously to refine the urban living experience on the Arbutus Greenway. Individual residences feature blended finishes and open floor plans to allow room to live.
- 9′-10′ floor-to–ceiling windows
- chef’s kitchen with integrated Bosch, Sub Zero, Miele appliances
- gas cooktop, speed ovens, wall ovens
- unique patio spaces
- gorgeous decks opening off the living area
- spa en suites
- air conditioning
- engineered wide plank hardwood floors
- quartz countertops
- walnut & white custom cabinets
Parking and Storage
Each home includes secure underground parking and storage.
Maintenance Fees at Eleven West
To be included with final pricing.
Developer Team for Eleven West
With a reputation built on exquisite quality and meticulousness, Nadeau Developments is highly regarded throughout the Greater Vancouver building industry. With their extensive experience and attention to detail on every project, Nadeau Developments embodies the definition of a boutique real estate developer, from careful planning and consultation processes, to their small, expert team. Their portfolio includes single-family homes, multi-family condominiums, and mixed-use development of nearly any project type, including complex heritage revitalization developments, modern concrete structures, and glass and steel construction.
Ankenman Marchand Architects is experienced in a broad spectrum of architectural, urban design, and community planning projects, including multi-residential developments, commercial projects, heritage restoration, and resort planning. At AMA, fresh ideas are paired with technical skill, to produce award-winning results. Their multi-disciplinary team finds thoughtful solutions to clients’ needs, using sustainable building practices and building information modelling. AMA’s strengths are in quality of service and the form and function of the resulting architecture, regardless of budget.
Expected Completion for Eleven West
To be announced. Sales begin in fall/winter of 2017.
Are you interested in learning more about other homes in Kitsilano, Fairview, or Kerrisdale?
Check out these great Kitsilano Presales!
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Trending Hair Colors This Week
Check out our top picks this week!
Electric Purple Hair Color Formula
Hair by Kristine Hartman
Clearly, purple hair is one of the most popular hair colors this year. And it’s not surprising. When done right, it can look absolutely stunning. Case in point: These multitonal purple highlights Kristine did on her client.
Natural Level: 3
Full Head Highlight (1/4” sectioning)
Roots: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer
Ends: Oway Hcatalyst 40 Volume Cream Developer
Root Melt: Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer + Oway Hcolor 6.77 Deep Purple Dark Blonde
Section 1: 25vol + Oway Hcolor 90.2 Irisee Super Bleaching Blonde + drop of Oway Hcolor 0.8 Blue Booster + ¼ Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster
Section 2: Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer + Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + Oway Hcolor 0.1 Ash Booster + Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster
Persimmon Hair Color Formula
Hair by Amanda Kaiser
This color is probably the trickiest hair color to do. If overdone, it can look too harsh or dull if under-processed. The key to getting the perfect Persimmon hue is proper blending and layering – and Amanda did a great job achieving that.
Base: Oway Hcolor 6.44 Deep Coppery Dark Blonde Pulled Through to Ends
Some Pieces Handpainted (Alternate): Half Oway Hcolor 9.3 Golden Very Light Blonde + Half Oway Hcolor 7.43 Copper Golden Blonde
Sunset Melt Hair Color Formula
Hair by Abigail Waldrum
This season is the perfect time to try that sun-kissed look. It’s great for all skin tones and instantly gives an I-woke-up-like-this vibe.
Natural Level: 4 with Grown Out Balayage Pieces Level 8/9
Roots: Oway Hcolor 4.6 Red Brown + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer (1:1)
Mids + Some Ends: Oway Hcolor 6.4 Coppery Dark Blonde + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer (1:1)
Highlights + Ends: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer (1:2)
Butter Blonde Hair Color Formula
Hair by Carolyn Hodge
There’s something about silky, buttery blondes that just screams sophistication. Maybe it’s the soft, creamy highlights? We’re not entirely sure, but we do know we’ll be obsessing over this look for days.
Zone 1: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 40 Volume Cream Developer with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer + Oway Hcolor 7.1 Ash Blonde
Zone 2 (Midshaft to Ends): Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum
Cherry Bomb Hair Color Formula
Hair by Catherine Jankiewicz
If you want to get hair that packs a punch, red hair colors are always the best choice. We’re pretty sure this cherry red hair with copper tones has turned a lot of heads lately. As they say, red hair is more than just a color, it’s an attitude.
Color: 10g Oway Hcolor 8.44 Deep Coppery Light Blonde +20g Oway Hcolor 7.44 Deep Coppery Blonde + 5g Oway Hcolor 7.46 Red Coppery Blonde with 26 mL Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer + 26 mL Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer
Steel Blue Hair Color Formula
Hair by Kaila Ward
Stuck in a color rut? Try blue hair! Rainbow hair colors have been getting a lot of attention lately. It’s a fun way to make a statement without saying a word, and we couldn’t agree more.
Color: 0.5 oz Oway Hcolor 90.0 Natural Super Bleaching Blonde + ribbon inch of Oway Hcolor 0.8 Blue Booster and ribbon inch of Oway Hcolor 1.8 Blue Black with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer
Which are your favorites this week?
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Thursday, April 6, 2017
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Mirabel at English Bay by Marcon – Pricing & Floor Plans To Come
At a Glance
- 153 West End homes
- 14- & 15-storey residential towers
- prime English Bay location
- 220 underground parking spaces
- close to Stanley Park
- near cafes, restaurants, shops
- staggered balconies
- generous open spaces & landscaping
The Gateway to English Bay
Marcon Developments has engaged the prestigious architectural firm of Henriquez Partners to bring you the superlative Mirabel on English Bay, an exceptional purchase opportunity in Vancouver’s vibrant West End. Two residential towers, rise 14 and 15 storeys above a podium and contain 153 condominiums. Private gardens are located on the rooftops of both towers. Balconies alternate with trellises at the corners to lighten and enliven the facade while maintaining privacy. The large expanses of the podium roof are populated with common outdoor spaces, landscaping and private patios.
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Mirabel at English Bay is ideally situated between the commercial areas of Davie Village and Denman Village with their eclectic mix of numerous cafes, shops, and restaurants. It also serves as a convenient base to experience the joys of summer, be it on the beach, in the park, strolling the neighbourhood, or on the water. The dazzling fireworks displays of the Festival of Lights and the colourful Gay Pride celebration are just two of Vancouver’s iconic annual events that are right on your doorstep. Perhaps most memorable of all are the magical English Bay sunsets to make a ritual end to your day.
Pricing for Mirabel at English Bay
As this project is in pre-construction, prices have not yet been published. Nevertheless, we recommend you sign up to our VIP list above for priority notification of pricing and availability.
Floor Plans for Mirabel at English Bay
While final plans have not been made public at this time, the following mix of residences are being proposed:
- 1 x studio
- 38 x 1-bedroom with seven different floor plans from 517-861 sq ft
- 52 x 2-bedroom with 12 different floor plans from 767-1,355 sq ft
- 10 x 2-bedroom + den at 1,355 sq ft
- 4 x 3-bedroom + den with two different floor plans from 2,180-2,526 sq ft
- 4 x 3-bedroom + flex + den with two different floor plans from 2,10-2,526 sq ft
Amenities at Mirabel at English Bay
A free-standing pavilion on the podium roof space between the east and west towers is envisioned, containing fitness facilities. The surrounding outdoor spaces will offer places for gathering, dining, and other similar activities. The east tower entrance boasts a water feature and courtyard, while the west tower condominium entrance also includes a water feature and hedge to provide an attractive separation from the laneway. On private tower rooftops, lush garden planting in cast-in-place planters, create outdoor garden rooms framed by layered greenery. Wood and stone pavers, along with grape vines on trellises, help layer and partition the private patios.
Parking and Storage
Four levels of underground parking will offer 220 parking spaces of which 157 are standard size, 57 are for small cars, 35 support electric vehicles, 10 are for visitors, and six are handicapped. There will also be two Class B loading bays and 192 horizontal or vertical Class A bicycle spaces of which 38 will be lockers.
Maintenance Fees at Mirabel at English Bay
Details will be included in finalized pricing.
Developer Team for Mirabel at English Bay
Beginning life as a construction company has given Marcon Developments the experience to deliver homes not only of high standards, but also of high value. Homes built with extra attention to detail – where the fit and finish is just that much better. Marcon has developed some notable residences over the years, such as the first high-rise in Canada to achieve LEED certification. Building to these standards helps to future-proof your home, as well as allowing you to breathe easy from the first day you move in.
Henriquez Partners Architects excels at complex, large-scale developments that aim to enrich local communities by seamlessly integrating ethics and aesthetics. They have received several awards for design excellence, including the Governor General’s Medal in Architecture for the Lore Krill Housing Coop, the Trent Environmental Sciences Building, and the Sinclair Centre Federal Office Complex. Notable recent projects in Vancouver include the Woodward’s redevelopment, the BC Cancer Research Centre, and Telus Garden.
Expected Completion for Mirabel at English Bay
To be announced. Sales start in summer of 2017.
Are you interested in learning more about other homes in Yaletown, Downtown or near Chinatown?
Check out these great Downtown Vancouver Presales!
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Tuesday, April 4, 2017
March 2016 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics Package
Demand for homes continues to outpace supply in Metro Vancouver
A shortage of residential property listings coupled with strong demand, particularly for condos and townhomes, continued to impact Metro Vancouver’s housing market in March.
Residential property sales in the region totalled 3,579 in March 2017, a decrease of 30.8 per cent from the 5,173 sales recorded in record-breaking March 2016 and an increase of 47.6 per cent compared to February 2017 when 2,425 homes sold.
Last month’s sales were 7.9 per cent above the 10-year sales average for the month.
“While demand in March was below the record high of last year, we saw demand increase month-to-month for condos and townhomes,” Jill Oudil, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) president said. “Sellers still seem reluctant to put their homes on the market, making for stiff competition among home buyers.”
New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Metro Vancouver totalled 4,762 in March 2017. This represents a decrease of 24.1 per cent compared to the 6,278 units listed in March 2016 and a 29.9 per cent increase compared to February 2017 when 3,666 properties were listed.
This is the lowest number of new listings in March since 2009.
The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 7,586, a 3.1 per cent increase compared to March 2016 (7,358) and a 0.1 per cent decrease compared to February 2017 (7,594).
The sales-to-active listings ratio for March 2017 is 47.2 per cent, a 15-point increase over February. Generally, analysts say that downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below the 12 per cent mark for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.
“Home prices will likely continue to increase until we see more housing supply coming on to the market,” Oudil said.
The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $919,300. This represents a 0.8 per cent decrease over the past six months and a 1.4 per cent increase compared to February 2017.
Sales of detached properties in March 2017 reached 1,150, a decrease of 46.1 per cent from the 2,135 detached sales recorded in March 2016. The benchmark price for detached properties is $1,489,400. This represents a 5.0 per cent decrease over the past six months and a one per cent increase compared to February 2017.
Sales of apartment properties reached 1,841 in March 2017, a decrease of 18.3 per cent compared to the 2,252 sales in March 2016.The benchmark price of an apartment property is $537,400. This represents a 5.2 per cent increase over the past six months and a 2.1 per cent increase compared to February 2017.
Attached property sales in March 2017 totalled 588, a decrease of 25.2 per cent compared to the 786 sales in March 2016. The benchmark price of an attached unit is $685,100. This represents a 1.3 per cent increase over the past six months and a 1.4 per cent increase compared to February 2017.
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Profile and Proposal Tips from the Upwork Facebook Community
The first impression you make with a potential client will occur in one of two touch places: Your profile or your proposal. And because you don’t know which might be viewed first, both should be crafted in a way that communicates to clients that you are the best choice for their project.
We asked the Upwork Facebook community for their best profile and proposal tips. Here’s a sampling of what they had to say.
“Showcase to the client why you are the best freelancer for the project. Upwork has lots of talented freelancers and [it’s easy to] imagine that it’s hard for a client to make the hiring decision. The key point is to focus on your particular strengths. For your profile, what makes you different from the crowd? Fill your portfolio with past works that match your potential client’s interests. For proposals, I enjoy writing cover letters really directed to the task in question. This way the client will feel that you care about the project description and so will pay more attention to your abilities. The client needs to be sure you will be able to deliver work with quality and commitment.”
— Luisa Schetinger
“Talk less about you and focus more on the value proposition you can offer to your client. Explain to the client why he should pick you instead of [just] showing related projects/work you’ve done.”
— João de Almeida
“The best way to win business is to customize everything to the client’s needs. Do your homework in advance of your first interaction. Rather than rambling on about how great you are, focus the conversation on understanding the client’s situation. Try to match up your skills to what is needed. Keep your proposal simple and to the point. Upwork clients don’t have time to read through a 20-page proposal. Rather, provide a clear and concise explanation of how you plan to take the client from point A to point B (in the most efficient manner possible).”
— Matt Keener
“Answer the additional questions asked by the client. Address the client’s expectations in cover letter. Include suggestions and [outline] your approach to the work. Mention your availability, time zones, or any other constraints you have. If the client has asked for specific skills that you have, then mention them. Ask questions about the project.”
— Shrinidhi Hasyagar
“I recently achieved a Rising Talent badge for my profile and I think the biggest thing that got me there was speedy, and consistent communication with my clients and potential clients. I never let a message sit unopened for longer than 12 hours. Huge payoff! When it comes to your profile, my biggest advice is to pack that sucker with media. Include a thumbnail for all media/docs/links that you attach, even if it means uploading a screenshot of a secondary resume or [if it takes] some HTML coding. You’ve already done the hard work, don’t let it go unnoticed because you neglected the value of attractive thumbnails!”
— Melanie Lech
“Take time to craft a profile that does you justice. Never rush it. Make sure that your spelling and grammar are flawless. A potential client who notices a spelling mistake or some incorrect grammar is going to immediately get the impression that you don’t care about the details. Proofread your profile or have someone else do it. Creating a good first impression is so important!”
— Arlene Copeland
“Know your strengths. Knowing what you’re good at will make it easy for you to sell what you offer. Be specific on what you can bring to the table and how your talents can be an advantage to your future clients.”
— Aiz Fajardo
“Always address the pain points of [clients], just like companies do for consumers. People want to know how you can improve their process and make life and business easier. They don’t care about copy-andpaste proposals that have nothing to do with their listing. Really take the time to review the project descriptions and tell them how you can help them, what you bring to the table, and the kind of experience they can expect if you’re hired.”
— Jeff Minnichbach
“Work your quirk. You are an individual, unique talent. Let that leave an impression among the hundreds of proposals you may be competing with.”
— Justin Hughes
“While success can’t be guaranteed, there are a few things that definitely help one to be successful on Upwork. A good profile picture is very important. If I were a client, I would like to see a professional-looking profile picture, with my prospective freelancers wearing casual but nice clothes, and showing their kindest-looking smile. A short and error-free introduction is also very important, especially for us non-native English speakers. Find the [first name] of your prospective client (you can usually find it among previous feedback) and include it in your proposal. Like ‘Hello Zoltan.’ Always be polite and kind to your clients, don’t rush anything, don’t push anything. Check the history of your prospective clients, it tells you a lot about them. On the other hand, your history is an amazing tool to build your reputation, which will almost certainly get you good jobs.”
— Zoltan Koves
For the full list of suggestions, check out the Facebook conversation and be sure to keep watching #TipTuesdays for more great Upwork ideas.
What are your best profile and proposal tips? Tell us in the comments!
Editor’s note: Responses edited for grammar, spelling, and clarity. The statements above are those of their authors and do not constitute the views or opinions of Upwork.
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