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In 2010, Tamara and Jonathan took a leap of faith and followed a longtime dream of living in Victoria. They moved from the Okanagan with three small children and a dog temporarily into Jonathan91裸聊视频檚 parents91裸聊视频� house in Victoria, started Thomas and Birch Cabinetry from scratch and haven91裸聊视频檛 looked back.
91裸聊视频淲e just did it,91裸聊视频� Jonathan reflects as I meet with the couple at Tamara91裸聊视频檚 beautiful photography studio (Hudson Wren Modern Fine Art Portraiture) on Herald Street to chat life, style and a shared entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit.
91裸聊视频淥h, look. She91裸聊视频檚 already getting emotional!91裸聊视频� Jonathan lovingly teases his wife when I ask about the motivational juice behind her photography work.
She says: 91裸聊视频淚f your house goes up in flames, what do you grab? Your kids and your photographs. For me the juice comes from the fact that I91裸聊视频檓 creating something for families that they will cherish forever. I feel that having a family portrait is such an important part of a family91裸聊视频檚 history.91裸聊视频�
And what gets Jonathan fired up about his work?
91裸聊视频淐onnection,91裸聊视频� he says. 91裸聊视频淭he kitchen is a very intimate place in a home; it91裸聊视频檚 the heart. So when I91裸聊视频檓 creating that space, I need to connect with the client so that I can understand how they are going to use that space and create memories there. I also love the family aspect of our company, the people that work there. Some have gotten married and had kids since working for me and I get to see their families grow. That91裸聊视频檚 exciting for me.91裸聊视频�
What are they passionate about outside of work?
91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e all about where the good food is,91裸聊视频� Tamara laughs. 91裸聊视频淲hen we travel, before even seeing the sights we want to know one thing 91裸聊视频� 91裸聊视频榳here91裸聊视频檚 the best place to eat?91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频�
For Jonathan, it91裸聊视频檚 about his contribution to his kids sports: 91裸聊视频淚 coached my sons91裸聊视频� football team for 10 seasons. Watching them progress as young men has been very exciting to see, and very rewarding.91裸聊视频�
And what qualities do they hope their offspring will inherit from them? 91裸聊视频淚 hope they get Tamara91裸聊视频檚 ability to care,91裸聊视频� says Jonathan. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 so immense and I think that if they can do that with their own kids, they91裸聊视频檒l have great families and success in life.91裸聊视频�
Tamara hopes they get her sense of adventure. 91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檝e had some great adventures! Every time I say, 91裸聊视频業 have an idea!91裸聊视频� Jonathan braces himself. Creating these memories for them is such a big deal for me and I hope they do that for their kids.91裸聊视频�
When it comes to style, Jonathan has a fresh perspective having recently lost a bunch of weight.
91裸聊视频淣ow I91裸聊视频檓 enjoying shopping and dressing up! I just got rid of the last of my XL clothes and I91裸聊视频檓 never going to go back. I now care about style,91裸聊视频� Jonathan says as Tamara teases him about his new-found enjoyment of shopping.
Tamara91裸聊视频檚 style can be best compared to the Ralph Lauren aesthetic: 91裸聊视频淪imple and classic. Things that have longevity; not things that are trendy but rather have good style. In that way, you just need a few simple, timeless pieces that you can jam out every day and you never get bored.91裸聊视频�
TAMARA
Fashion & Beauty
Uniform: Jeans 91裸聊视频� dress 91裸聊视频檈m up or dress 91裸聊视频檈m down.
All-time favourite piece: Levi91裸聊视频檚 denim jacket.
Currently Coveting: Ulanily Pointy Toe Bootie Marc Fisher Ltd.
Favourite gift to give: . 91裸聊视频淓very woman needs this wallet!91裸聊视频�
Favourite Day-bag: .
Favourite work tool: My camera, .
Favourite jewellery piece or designer: Leah Alexandra.
Fashion Obsession: Shoes.
Accessory you spend the most money on: Shoes.
Necessary indulgence for either fashion or beauty: 91裸聊视频淒id I mention shoes?91裸聊视频�
Scent: Marc Jacobs (91裸聊视频淯nfortunately it is discontinued now so I91裸聊视频檓 savouring it.91裸聊视频�)
JONATHAN
Clothes/Grooming
Favourite Denim, brand and cut: Levis 511.
Current go-to clothing Item: Blundstone 584 - The Winter in Rustic Brown.
Best new purchase: Anthony of London brown leather motorcycle jacket.
Favourite Day-bag: Milwaukee 91裸聊视频淧ackout91裸聊视频� tool bag.
Accessory you spend the most money on: Watches 91裸聊视频� Citizen Nighthawk.
Favourite work tool: .
Sunglasses: Arnette Witch Doctor.
Necessary indulgence: Milwaukee Tools.
Favourite skincare or hair product: Ursa Major Face Balm and Uppercut Deluxe Pomade.
TAMARA
Style / Inspiration / Life
Style Icon: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
Favourite Artist: Bobbie Burgers and Miguel Vallinas.
Piece of art: Abel Massot.
Favourite Musician: Too many to list just one.
Era of Time that inspires your style: 1960s Mad Men Mid Century Modern.
Film that inspires your style: Kelly McGillis Top Gun blazers, white shirts and jeans.
Favourite local restaurant: .
Favourite Cocktail: Gin and Soda Lime.
Album on current rotation: I have a few on my list rotating right now, including Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Eric Church and Leon Bridges.
Favourite Flower: So hard to pick just one: peony, anemone, tulip, hydrangea.
Favourite city to visit: San Fran.
Favourite What do you read Online for style: 91裸聊视频淚 check out Pinterest once in a while if I am looking for inspo.91裸聊视频�
Favourite Print magazine: Elle Decor.
Last great read: Beneath a Scarlet Sky by .
Book currently reading: Girl Go Wash Your Face by .
Favourite book of all time: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.
App: Spotify.
Favourite place in the whole world: Anywhere there is an adventure to be had with my family.
JONATHAN
Style / Inspiration / Life
What do you read Online for style: Houzz.
Fave Print magazine: 91裸聊视频淏oulevard 91裸聊视频nd it91裸聊视频檚 not just blatant sucking up!91裸聊视频�
Favourite style Blog: Houzz.
Book currently reading: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by .
Favourite Artist: Ren Matheson.
Piece of art: Anything by Ren Matheson.
Favourite Fashion Designer or brand: Banana Republic.
Favourite Musician: Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Era of Time that inspires your style: 91裸聊视频�50s and 91裸聊视频�80/91裸聊视频�90s.
Film that inspires your style: Top Gun.
Favourite local restaurant: Brasserie 尝91裸聊视频椭肠辞濒别.
Favourite Cocktail: Moscow Mule.
Album on current rotation: Villains, Queens of the Stone Age.
Favourite Flower: Tulips because they are Tamara91裸聊视频檚 fave.
Favourite city to visit: Havana, Cuba.
Favourite App: National Post News App.
Favourite place in the whole world: Home.
