Q & A – 10 Questions for…
09 Apr 2011 | Q & A - 10 Questions for...
I first met Jillian Harris before the world fell in love with her as ‘The Bachelorette’. She’s been shopping here at The Cross for years, for herself and for various Interior Design clients. She has become a friend and believe me, she is as adorable and sincere as she seems on TV. Being near Jillian you can feel her energy- She’s positive, smart and lovable. She has a wonderful sense of style and is business savvy. Here’s a few things you may not know about Jilly:
1. How do you think your friends would describe you? Creative, Open Minded, Goofy, Resilient, Loving, Hardworking, Vivacious
2. How would you describe your personal style? I would describe my style as personal and quirky. I love bringing personality and comfort into my home. With that said, my knees go weak for anything rustic, salvaged and combining those elements with femininity and delicate lines pushes me over the top. I also adore juxtapositions of soft white lines and a pop of crazy color, like Chartreuse. A fluffy airy bedroom with a set of vintage antlers perched up on the wall yey! Anything that tells a story makes me swoon.
3. I can’t live without… campfires, country music, plaid, fresh flowers (hydrangea, hyacinth, tulips, peonies are my favorites), Christmas morning, tomatoes & anything that’s made from a tomato, my iPhones (yes I have 2) Frye boots, laughing & crying (preferably both at the same time)
4. Most Recent Splurge… My new sofa, which I designed myself. Soon to be my patio sofa, can’t wait!
5. Something most people don’t know about you… I love to do my own manicures. I took French immersion for 11 years. One of my proudest moments was becoming friends with the band “The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band”. I’m pushing 5’2”, for those who haven't met me in person (if I had a dollar for every person that said I’m smaller in person we’d all be filthy rich!) I love pretty much anything native Indian. Head dresses, leather, feathers, old fur. I love fishing although I don’t get to do it enough. And I LOVE getting muddy!
6. Who would you most like to have dinner with? Dead or alive? My Grandpa who passed about 16 years ago. And I’d bring my Granny. We both miss him so much and dream about him often.
7. Who or what are your biggest inspirations? My Grandmas easy-going personality. My Mom’s entrepreneurship. My Dad’s humor. My Cousin Tori’s genuine and insistent compassion for others. Kelly Wearstler & the Cross for design. Country Music & diversity in people. My best Friend Shannon’s fashion style & of course Karissa’s ability to "seem innocent"
8. What are you most passionate about? Laughing & making others laugh. Being Positive, spreading positivity. Being honest.
9. What is your proudest achievement? Landing my spot on Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Hearing strangers tell me they feel like I’m their best friend. My adventures (Bachelor, Bachelorette, Regis & Kelly (twice) Ellen (twice) Jimmy Kimmel, Traveling, Covers of People, Ok & Us Weekly) are all things that I suppose might SEEM like achievements, but looking back – being a best friend, a good daughter & good cook trumps those in a heart beat!
10. What advice would you give to yourself ten years ago? Let go. Don’t try to conform to what you think life should be about, just do what works for you.
And Finally, What’s your favorite thing about shopping at The Cross? I always leave feeling feminine, happy & inspired.
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25 Mar 2011 | Q & A - 10 Questions for...
Tamara Taggart is a broadcast journalist who has been in the industry for over 20 years and her star continues to rise. Why you ask? Well besides the obvious: her talent and beauty, I think it’s quite simple…people really like her! She has a genuine charm and approachability that makes you want to watch her, and it feels as though she's a friend. She is so candid when it comes to talking about her family and daily struggles – quite an admirable quality.
Recently, Tamara was promoted to lead anchor of the 6 o’clock news on CTV. An achievement most people in her industry only dream of! We have all enjoyed watching Tamara become so successful and will continue cheering her on!
1. How do you think your friends would describe you? I hope they would describe me as kind, sassy, funny, hardworking and loyal.
2. How would you describe your personal style? I'm always aiming for our house to be comfortable, I want people to walk in and feel like they are at home. Nothing is too precious in our house, we have three small kids so everything has to be washable! I have white slipcovered sofas, people think I'm crazy but white is easy – a little bleach and everything looks bright again. I guess my style is shabby chic, casual….I like white and I like chandeliers. My husband insists it doesn't look like a guy lives in the house!
3. I can’t live without… My blackberry, music, magazines & coffee!
4. Most Recent Splurge.. I just bought 6 Eames Eiffel chairs for the kitchen, I have been dreaming of them forever….now I need a new table!
5. Something most people don’t know about you.. I left home when I was 15, finished high school and put myself through BCIT. It wasn't easy.
6. Who would you most like to have dinner with? Dead or alive? My grandparents, they left too soon and I still have so many questions….and I miss them all so much.
7. Who or what are your biggest inspirations? Working moms. It's really hard to find balance. I'm always interested to see how other women do it.
8. What are you most passionate about? My garden….I love to try new things and then watch it grow. Roses, Hydrangeas, Magnolias, Peonies, Succulents…..I dream of having a garden like Monet's one day! My pride and joy is my Himalayan Blue Poppy – gorgeous!!
9. What is your proudest achievement? I love being a mom. My kids Beckett (3), Zoë (2) and Poppy (7 months) hold my heart and I adore them so much – being a parent is my dream come true. Nothing comes before my family. Anchoring CTV News at Six is my greatest career achievement, I have been in media for twenty years now…it's been a long, amazing road and I'm so happy in my new role. It's a job I take seriously and an honour to be in people's living rooms each evening. Also co-hosting Live! With Regis & Kelly was amazing…I still can't believe I did that….
10. What advice would you give to yourself ten years ago? Try not to worry so much. Follow your gut. Save your money.
And Finally, What’s your favourite thing about shopping at The Cross?
Besides all the pretty things, I love the people that work at The Cross – I walk in and it feels like I'm visiting friends, who happen have really great style!
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18 Mar 2011 | News, Q & A - 10 Questions for...
Have you ever looked at someone and envied their whole over-all look? Wishing you could pull it all together like them? Katharine Horsman, a talented fashion stylist and blogger from Vancouver, is that person for me. When I see her I always wish I was wearing what she was wearing but I wouldn’t even know where to start to mimic it. It always looks so effortless and natural. She’s delightful, extremely generous with a quirky sense of humour. Be sure to check out her blog to see her some of her amazing work as a stylist as well as some inspiring photos she posts.
1. How do you think your friends would describe you? I hope, and I think they would say, generous, caring, loyal, and funny.
2. How would you describe your personal style? I'm a mix of genres and styles. I always include a bit of an edge into my look regardless. Something unexpected to either soften or harden the look. Usually harden. I would be flattered to call my look a combination of steven tyler, edie Sedgewick and Kate moss. It really depends on the day though. No one look is ever enough!! Your style is a reflection of who you are, you are NOT one dimensional. explore it!!
3. I can’t live without…I could NEVER live without humour!!!!!!! oh and music!!!!!
4. Most Recent Splurge…. You mean, plural? I'm bad. My most recent splurge(s) include new Cutler and Gross sunglasses and a beautiful Willow dress from Basquiat
5. Something most people don’t know about you : HMMM…There's a few….I have my diploma in Clinical Counselling, and I knit!
6. Who would you most like to have dinner with? Dead or alive? No brainer, my Dad. If we could throw in some guests though I would ask if Keith Richards could join along with Michael Jackson. Ooooooh E.T. too!!
7. Who or what are your biggest inspirations? Colors and textures. Music and Artists. The interesting and odd. Fantasy and reality. I would say there are too many, but there really can never be too much inspiration.
8. What are you most passionate about? Creating, helping, and my dog SARGE!!!!!
9. What is your proudest achievement? Being a good daughter
10. What advice would you give to yourself ten years ago? No point in giving advice to a stubborn 20 year old. Just live, live it all, i guess.
In case you missed my first post in this Q&A series on The Cross’ co- owner Stephanie Vogler:
you can check it out here.
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09 Mar 2011 | News, Q & A - 10 Questions for...
She is a true inspiration to women in business. Stephanie is a wife, a mother of two and a trend-setter. She manages to juggle all of the above while keeping a level head and inspiring those around her. Along with her business partner, Darci Ilich, she did not just create a store- she created a place where people can escape and dream about beautiful things. Today I start a new series on our blog entitled 10 Questions, here is my first installment…
1. How do you think your friends would describe you? Hardworking, artistic.
2. How would you describe your personal style? Comfortable, casual, classic, relaxed, refined, feminine.
3. I can’t live without… i phone, kitchen aid mixer, massage therapy, the incredible staff of The Cross and Emma (the kids nanny!) roses and peonies, the colour pink, décor mags, family photographs, a good book, blue sky…
4. Most Recent Splurge: Two weeks in Maui with my family!
5. Something most people don’t know about you: I’m quite good at drawing portraits.
6. Who would you most like to have dinner with? Dead or alive? I would have loved the chance to meet my late father in law, dinner with him would have been insightful.
7. Who or what are your biggest inspirations? The people who have most influenced me are~Tricia Guild for her beautiful layering of fabrics, textures and colour, Kelly Wearstler’s striking and bold combinations, Vicente Wolfe’s clean, well travelled, and cultivated approach, Rachel Ashwell’s girly, soft romance and Carolyn Quartermaine’s refined and elegant , beautiful style.
8. What are you most passionate about? At work~Sourcing and creating beauty for others to enjoy. At home~Teaching my kids to be empathetic, loving, and kind independent thinkers.
9. What is your proudest achievement? My two children, opening The Cross, being featured in Canadian House and Home and on Design*Sponge and when I see my employees grow and flourish in their roles at The Cross.
10. What advice would you give to yourself ten years ago? Pay attention to the numbers, travel, try new things, listen to your gut, loosen up!
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