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I It’s hard to believe that this year marks our 15th anniversary of publishing Canadian Home Trends Magazine. I feel incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to bring you great design for the past decade and a half. designer spaces that truly reflect what Canadian design and décor is all about. I had a great time reminiscing with Brian Gluckstein earlier this month (check out Brian Gluckstein’s interview on page 26). He was one of the very first celebrity de- Looking back, I never could have imagined signers that I had the opportunity to meet how wonderful an adventure this would many years ago. As a young designer and become. I’ve traveled from coast to coast, aspiring media personality, I learned a exploring great design. You have gracefully lesson from Brian that I will never forget. invited me into your homes for years. We’ve “It doesn’t matter who you are and how gutted, renovated, built and redesigned so famous you become, be humble and focus many things together. My style has evolved on good design. The rest will come.” and changed, just as trends have over the I’m so excited about all of the goodies that years. As we look back at old issues, much fill this issue. We have worked many hours like our old high school year books, we to fill the pages with everything that you think to ourselves, “Why in the world did we need to stay on trend in 2020 and inspire think that was fashionable back then?” you to transform your homes. Just like a bad perm or mullet, trends come and go but relationships that you build along the way are forever (check out Trend Must-Haves on page 30). For those of you that have been with us throughout this journey, I thank you from the bottom MARC ATIYOLIL of my heart for always supporting us in Editor-in-Chief our venture to bring Canadian un-edited [email protected] SMC1585BS, a 1.5 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave with Convection I love this combination 1.5 cu. ft.* stainless steel Carousel® convection and micro- wave oven as it gives you the best of both worlds. Convection technology gives you perfect roasting, baking and browning while the microwave provides the speed you desire, and 900 watts of power give you rapid reheating and fast cooking. The modern, brushed stainless steel finish with scratch-resistant glass door complements the design style of your kitchen and you can also opt for the 30 inch trim kit which allows for a clean built-in look. - www.sharp.ca