Jeanne Beker is a Canadian Fashion and Lifestyle icon who ' s accomplishments include 5 books , multiple TV shows including Fashion Television , The NewMusic , CityPulse News , many magazine and newspaper editorials and a successful clothing line . Jeanne was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2014 and was awarded the 2012 Canadian Award of Distinction from the Banff World Media Festival . Jeanne currently holds the position of Style Editor for The Shopping Channel and hosts a regular TSC series entitled " Style Matters with Jeanne Beker ."
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS Do you have a favorite designer or design style ?
JEANNE BEKER Different things will inspire me at different times and in different situations . I am blessed to have both a home in the city where I work as well as a country home we can retreat to for quiet family time . I love the difference between the country life and city life . Spending time at our country home opens your eyes to a different point of view and a different way of life . I enjoy variety in my wardrobe and the pieces you will find in my city closet vs those in the closet at the country house are quite different .
CHT If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give yourself ?
JB Twenty years ago I was a recently divorced single mother of 2 young girls and the future seemed overwhelming . I would tell myself that everything is going to be OK . Don ' t give up on yourself and don ' t give up on life . Most importantly , never settle in life or in love ! Compromise is not a dirty word but don ' t settle simply because you don ' t have the patience to wait for the right one .
CHT What ' s new and exciting for you right now ?
JB September 14th , I launched a fashion and lifestyle podcast called Beyond Style Matters . I am very excited about some of the fabulous guests we have coming up for that ! I am also working in collaboration with Shannon Passero on a new line of eco-friendly , sustainable clothing that I am quite excited about . - Jeanne Beker , www . jeannebeker . com
Zain Peerani is the owner of Peerani ’ s Flooring , a boutique flooring store running in Mississauga since 2014 . Peerani ’ s is dedicated to providing clients with 1-on- 1 , friendly , honest and nopressure service as they search for the best flooring for their forever dream home . Customers can spend hours in the showroom , browsing a vast selection of flooring options with honest advice , exceptional quality and reasonable pricing in a relaxed setting . This year , Peerani ’ s has partnered with more local suppliers to offer an even wider range of products , ensuring they have something for everyone !
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could give a potential client just one piece of advice , what would it be ?
ZAIN PEERANI It ’ s important to look beyond appearance and price only ! You need to do your research and take into account structure , finishes , how it will hold up in different environments , etc . The cheapest options are not always the best , but the most expensive option may not be the best for your home either .
CHT If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give your younger self ?
ZP I would tell myself to have more fun & focus on what I enjoy most , which has been working in a business setting since I was 13 years old .
CHT Name one thing on your bucket list .
ZP I want to travel to as many countries as possible , hopefully the whole world ! I have done 20-22 so far and many , many more to go !
CHT What is your favorite room in your house ?
ZP This has to be our living room area . We spend most of our time there with the family . It ’ s a nice open space to relax , play & have fun ! - Peerani ’ s Flooring , www . peeranisflooring . com