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15TH ANNUAL
Presented
by
Designers
take on
holiday
decorating in
2020
— a virtual tour
of homes in
Metro Vancouver
and Whistler...
Re-imagine
Nov 2020 | Cover Image: Janis Nicolay Photography
Gift Giving
Gift Guide for 2020
Virtual Holiday
Celebration
New ways to connect this
holiday season…
Decorate Your Tree Like a pro...
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Committee
Christine Cassidy (Chair)
Tanya Ali
Debbie Burnham
Lori Sutherland Burns
Toula Favreau
JoAnn Harrington
Crystal Hung
Trish Knight
Desiree LaCas
Barb Lunter
Gloria McCormack
Janis Nicolay
Jeannie Park
Robyn Richardson
Della Vorshuk
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Art Director: Odette Hidalgo
Writers: Christine Beyleveldt
Graphic Design: Amanda Siegmann
Cover Photo: Janis Nicolay
Home Illustrations: Odette Hidalgo
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BY CHRISTINE BEYLEVELDT
Re-imagine
Gift Giving
GIFT GUIDE FOR 2020
For years we’ve been shying
away from extravagant gifts and
shifting more toward giving the
gift of experiences to our loved
ones. Creating memories that
are long-lasting are some of the
most cherished gifts we can offer,
but we are living in extraordinary
times, and giving the gift of
experiencing life is going to be
harder this year more than any
other. Movie or concert tickets,
cooking classes and getaways aren’t
on the table this year. Here’s what
you can do instead to make this
holiday season a special one.
1 FOR THE PERSON YOU MISS
Who hasn’t appreciated receiving
2 FOR THE PERSON WHO NEEDS
SOME TENDER LOVING CARE
The best thing about gift baskets
3 FOR THE PERSON WHO
CAN’T SIT STILL
One of the biggest trends of
4 FOR THE PERSON WHO
LOVES MAKING MEMORIES
If you were planning a get-
a care package when they’re a is that they’re easy to assemble! 2020 has been a shift away from together with loved ones over
long way from home? A lot of Pick out a nice wicker basket for in-person toward virtual meet- the holidays but, like many, are
people won’t be able to join their the person who could use a bit ups, and the same can be said of unfortunately unable to connect
loved ones for the holidays this of pampering over the holidays classes. From learning new recipes in-person, don’t fret. Instead of
year due to travel restrictions, and pack it with a bottle of wine, to making holiday ornaments, you dwelling on the loss of cherished
but targeted gifts to remind the fizzing bath bombs and a scented can continue to meet people and time together, why not brighten
person you’re missing that you’re candle in their favourite fragrance. pick up new skills, and this, from the spirits with the gift of your shared
still thinking of them go a long way. Goodies like fresh-baked cookies, remote comfort of your own home. memories, past and present? Build a
There are plenty of subscription gingerbread or chocolate bark also For your loved one who craves a beautiful photo book online and fill
packages from the Atlas Coffee go a long way as they can be made bit of mental stimulation, why not it with pictures, or start from scratch
Club, for the person in your life from scratch and are easily shared. give the gift of an online master with an empty scrapbook and a
who loves their daily caffeine hit, class? Learn new recipes directly disposable camera or polaroid and
to Sockbox—a subscription service from Gordon Ramsay in your own make some new memories together.
that sends the recipient a new pair kitchen, the art of storytelling from
of stellar socks every month. literary minds like Neil Gaiman
and Margaret Atwood or music
composition from Danny Elfman.
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BY CHRISTINE BEYLEVELDT
How to Host a Virtual
Holiday Celebration
THE HOLIDAYS ARE A TIME TO CREATE LASTING MEMORIES.
WHILE THIS YEAR HAS BEEN DIFFICULT FOR MANY, YOU CAN
STILL CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH YOUR LOVED ONES
EVEN IF YOU CAN’T BE IN THE SAME ROOM.
Whether you’re isolating for your
own safety or unable to travel,
technology has enabled us to
continue to socialize and spend
quality time with the important
people in our life while maintaining
a safe distance. It all starts with
coordinating a holiday feast.
1 COORDINATE A
HOLIDAY FEAST
Good food brings people together,
2 PLAN VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES
THAT INVOLVE EVERYONE
If you have little ones, incorporate
own decorations together—from
garlands to snowflakes to hang in
your windows or from the fireplace
everyone. Holiday-themed bingo
to play around the dinner table
or a classic movie that can be
no matter how far apart they may some fun activities that can be mantle. Go for a walk outside in enjoyed by all are other ways
be, which is why a hearty meal is enjoyed across the generations. the snow and collect fallen twigs to round off the festivities and,
central to any gathering. If you’re Have everyone stock up beforehand or pinecones and spray paint your with a Netflix party app, you can
planning to celebrate the holidays on tinsel and coloured cardboard own gold and silver decorations. now partake in these activities
With a little bit of guidance, in real-time even while apart.
3
with family and friends across time paper or send them all an ornament
zones this year, pick a time of day kit before the party starts. Make your these activities can include
that works for everyone involved ARRANGE A VIRTUAL
and plan to host your feast at the GIFT OR CARD EXCHANGE
same time. If each person around You can also host a virtual gift
the virtual table can contribute exchange. The key to hosting a
one element of the recipe for successful exchange is to set a
everyone else to follow—whether budget, assign every member of
it’s a turkey dinner with stuffing and the party a recipient and ensure
vegetables or a festive brunch with you have enough time to ship
Eggs Benedict and mimosas—you gifts to one another before the
can make the experience feel real, big day. To make the experience
almost as if you were all together, feel more inclusive, you can also
cooking together. When the meal start a card swap. Pop a festive
is ready and devices are charged, card in the mail and circulate it
set up a conference call on a until everyone has received it and
platform like Skype or Zoom and added their own special message,
set your camera in the middle of or send out animated ecards that
your table so you can enjoy your everyone can enjoy all at once.
delicious meal together. Plan a
holiday playlist in advance as well,
with everyone contributing their
favourite carols, to play in the
background while you cook and eat.
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BY CHRISTINE BEYLEVELDT
Chocolate Lava Cake
There’s nothing quite like a spongy cake with a gooey
chocolate centre to warm the soul, which is why chocolate
lava cake is the cherry on top of a special holiday meal.
At a time when everyone will be indoors, perhaps with a
few candles lit on the windowsill illuminating the softly
falling snow outside, we all need a bit of warmth.
• 6 oz semisweet • 1/2 cup salted butter 1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
baking chocolate • 1/8 tsp salt 2. Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly coat
• 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar • 2 tsp cocoa powder with cocoa powder. This will enable you to loosen
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour • 4 eggs the lava cakes with ease promptly after baking.
3. Put 1/2 tsp of cocoa powder into each ramekin
and tilt on its side, patting it lightly as you twist it
so the cocoa powder evenly coats all sides of the
ramekin.
4. Finely chop the chocolate and melt with butter
in the microwave, stirring every 10 seconds until
evenly mixed.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour,
confectioner’s sugar and salt.
6. In another bowl, whisk together two whole eggs
and two egg yolks.
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18 I 2020 19BY CHRISTINE BEYLEVELDT
Local artist Sam Siegel
captures the beauty of
British Columbia on canvas
SAM SIEGEL IS AN ADVENTURIST “I was always inspired by landscapes
through and through. He’s happiest because I’m very much into hiking
outdoors, bouldering, hiking, or oth- and rock climbing and mountaineer-
erwise exploring Vancouver’s natural ing, which is the main source of my
beauty. So it’s no surprise that the Bur- inspiration,” he said. His early work
rard Inlet, Spanish Banks, the Chief and was very abstract, and over time he
Howe Sound are all regular features on developed it into something more
his canvases. Siegel is a painter and the recognizable with a touch of whimsy—
owner of Sam’s Original Art, a gallery all while staying true to his stylistic flair.
located in the heart of Vancouver’s But what truly sets Siegel apart is his
Armoury District. “I just want to… try devotion to making art more afford-
and capture that feeling I get when I’m able to the average connoisseur. The
all alone in the mountains,” he said. painter described visiting galleries on
the Granville strip with his father, some- greens and cobalt blues. The rest of Giclée. Traditional printmaking involves
thing he did often as a 19-year-old try- the time he spends marketing himself. taking a high definition scan of an
ing to keep the fire in his belly ignited. “I always wanted to be an artist and original painting. Even that has become
There, he searched for inspiration and I wanted to be able to offer fine art more affordable for artists in the last
noted the exorbitant price tag on origi- reproductions at a more affordable few decades. Before, artists had to hire
nal artwork. At 24, he opened a gallery price,” he said. So he began experi- printers, but with flatbed scanners it’s
and jumped into the role of full-time menting. Experimenting with different become easier than ever for artists
artist with both feet. It wasn’t a smooth printing techniques until he settled on to reproduce their work. For Siegel,
transition by any stretch, and he’ll though, quality was just as important.
admit it. It took two years for him to get
going as he figured out how to run a Giclée is a printmaking process that
business while making time for what uses an inkjet printer. Siegel uses
was most important—painting. archival pigment-based inks to keep
the colours in his prints as close to
“It feels like I have two differ-
those of his originals as possible,
ent jobs,” he laughed, “it’s
sometimes hard to be in- nearly indistinguishable from
spired when you’re running his hand-brushed canvases. To
the business.” That hasn’t boot, archival inks last longer
stopped him though. The and protect the colours from
young artist spends three the harmful effects of the sun.
days a week painting and, It’s still a relatively new process
when he does, you’ll find him in reproducing fine art, but one
completely engrossed in his he believes will make beauti-
work, latex gloves on, painting ful work more widely available.
broad brush strokes, bringing Visit his gallery at 1736 W 2nd
the sky and the water to life, or Avenue or view his artistic process
tiny details in rich maroons, moss online at samsoriginalart.com.
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BY LORI SUTHERLAND BURNS
PRINCIPAL, STUDIO TEN INTERIOR DESIGN
FACULTY, BCIT INTERIOR DESIGN
Hiring a Contractor
7 WAYS TO ENSURE THE you know whether your contractor Former clients
CONTRACTOR FOR YOUR is the right fit, and how do you find would also be more than
one? Here are 7 ways to ensure a happy to share their experi-
PROJECT IS RIGHT FOR YOU contractor has everything you need ences. “Your contractor should be able
for a successful renovation or build: to provide you with references that
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Welcome to our 3rd annual educa- give you the assurance they can per-
tional series that aims to help our COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED form the work and meet your expec-
readers unravel the many facets of Online reviews can be a good tations,” says Mark Van Ek of Venture
design, building and renovating! source of client experience, but keep Pacific Construction Management Ltd.
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In our 1st article, we discussed the in mind that many contractors may
variety of credentials that interior not have an online presence and EXPLAINS TO YOU IN DETAIL
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designers may have, and how to obtain most of their work by referral. ABOUT HOW THEY CHARGE
choose one that is right for you. “We only take a certain number of It is important to make sure you
projects at a time so that we can offer understand the various ways like, and establish how often and in HAS A LICENSE AND CARRIES It is also important before you
In our 2nd article, we gave you 15 a more personalized and expedi- what format you will communicate INSURANCE Just as you carry engage a contractor to advise if you
reasons why hiring an interior de- a contractor can charge:
ent service”, says Tracy Zuccarello throughout the project. “We keep our insurance on your home for unfore- have any trades or suppliers that you
sign professional for your home of SeaCity Homes. “Our clients refer Cost-plus model – adding a fee
percentage on the cost of the work, clients updated on a daily basis, with a seen occurrences, it is important already know you want to use – if for
build or renovation is imperative. us to their friends and families – it detailed site report,” says Van Ek. While that your contractor has a business example you have a tradesperson in
Which brings us to our 3rd article – speaks to the positive experience and which is typically between 10% to 25%
of project costs. Make sure to ask many contractors may offer weekly or license and carry insurance. “We the family. If the contractor has not
equally imperative is hiring the right outcome that our new clients can bi-weekly updates, it is important that bring all of these documents to our worked with them before, it would not
contractor to do the job! How do expect when they work with us.” whether there are hourly fees in addi-
tion to this, which is also common. this be clarified before the job starts. very first meeting with our clients, so be unusual for them to decline your re-
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that they can enter into a contract quest – working with trades they have
Monthly Management fee – charg- ESTABLISHES A DETAILED with us confident and knowing that used in the past is the only way that
ing a monthly flat fee for management BUDGET AND PROVIDES we have all the bases covered”, says they can ensure the quality of work,
rather than on the costs of the project. UPDATES “We provide a de- Zuccarello. “In the many years we as the end result of your project is ulti-
“We find this simplifies things for our tailed budget in advance of the work have been in business, we have never mately the contractor’s responsibility.
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clients, and at the onset of the project starting,” says Van Ek. It is important had to exercise our insurance, but
we can accurately estimate how long to note that unless all of your design it’s imperative for contractors to have IS COMPLETELY TRANSPARENT
the project will take”, says Zuccarello. decisions were already made before – it is how we protect our clients.” “We are 100% transparent with
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Fixed Fee (lump sum) – “This is typi- you hired your contractor, it is virtu- all costs,” says van Ek, “we work on our
cally only the case if the drawings and ally impossible for them to give you a RECEIVES MULTIPLE QUOTES clients’ behalf and in their best interests
specifications are at, or close to, 100% 100% accurate budget – the numbers FROM TRADES AND SUPPLIERS at all times.” Establish up front how you
complete”, says Van Ek. If the scope would be established based on their While most contractors will have trades will pay for the various components
and decisions on the project have not knowledge and past projects, which an and suppliers that they like to work of your project – whether it is paying
been fully established – it is commonly experienced contractor can provide. with because of past performance the trades and suppliers directly, or
considered a red flag for a contrac- There is however a huge range in many quality and service, it is peace of mind whether you will be providing a lump
tor to offer a fixed fee for the work. areas of a build or renovation – fixtures for the client to be able to see a bench- sum to the contractor at the onset and
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and finishes can vastly range in cost mark for what they will charge – ask during the project to pay the bills.
HAS A COMMUNICATION and often as the project progresses, your contractor how many quotes they
STYLE THAT IS IN SYNC clients become more aware of the “We are an open book when it
typically receive on items like plumb- comes to finances,” says Zuccarello.
WITH YOURS Just like your options and may opt for something ing or lighting fixtures, or services such
design team, the communication with of higher quality than they had initially “It is part of why our clients trust us,
as framing or electrical. “We always because they are fully apprised of
your contractor should be comfort- planned. “It is really important that get at least two quotes, and more
able and you should feel open to ask- your contractor provides detailed all costs and have access to every
often three, from trades and suppliers invoice associated with their project.”
ing questions both before and during cost reporting frequently enough that have given us good service in the
the process. It is your contractor’s job to avoid surprises,” says Van Ek, past,” says Zuccarello. “We review the
to make sure that you are educated “and should seek your approval on quotes with our client, so that they are
on the decisions that will need to be any budget increases relative to the fully aware of the options – we make
made and what the process will be budget that was established initially.” the decisions together as a team.”
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of coral amaryllis adorns the coffee table, both compliments of Hilary Miles Hunters Garden Centre
Flowers. The Fraser fir, generously donated by Hunters Garden Centre, glows
with warm white fairy lights and drips with natural wood beads, homemade
wool pompoms, and playful decorations from Caulfeild Village’s very own
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Bedrooms are tucked away on the upper floor dressed with whimsy and Kids Help Phone
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cloth-wrapped presents are sprinkled throughout this cozy home. We provide
Outside, feel the warmth from the original stone hearth decked out non-judgmental
with a custom wreath and garland by Stoops Design. A gorgeous e-mental health
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10-foot Fraser fir, draped in pepper berries, eucalyptus, and handmade
people about any
birch ornaments, takes center stage on the patio’s flagstones and
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A Bucolic Christmas
As you wind along the cedar-lined driveway you find yourself overlooking DECORATED BY
green pastures with Romney sheep grazing in the distance. Two gambrel
Sydney Carlaw,
barns appear on the crest of the property: one housing the studio of Purity Designs
Purity Designs and the other, the sheep. Farther down the small pebble
pathway, a quaint cedar home is nestled amongst mature trees with a
brook running beneath it.
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A natural garland around the Dutch door greets you as you approach this
charming place of rest and refuge. In the kitchen, a stunning arrangement Potters
of pine and white berries immediately echoes the pastoral setting
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outside. Fragrant cedar and lovely baking by Tweet Shoppe give the
kitchen its welcoming scent of the season. Tweet Shoppe
Next, oversized paper stars from Potters and the stunning lights on Hunters Garden Centre
a Hunters Christmas tree draw you into the family room beyond. Turn
towards the fireplace and take in the generous mantel arrangement
by Floralista Flower Studio; you can’t help but feel Christmas is here!
As you continue your stroll through the home, the coziness of the season
and the feeling of nature is felt everywhere, from the scent of the pine
boughs foraged in the surrounding woods to the twinkle of the tree lights.
Designer Sydney Carlaw of Purity Designs invites you to escape the
challenges of 2020 and experience natural serenity in her bucolic
Christmas home.
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A Sustainable
Holiday Season
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The natural landscape frames this home’s bold yet minimal red
facade. Guided by the stone path nestled amongst indigenous Gaile Guevara,
flora and fauna, guests cross a bridge to an impressive front entry. Gaile Guevara Studio
A simple yet thoughtful holiday arrangement of local holly, pine,
and fir branches hang from the ten-foot high door – a perfect example
of local dehydrated seasonal stems.
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Sustainability is top of mind as we honour the homeowners’ heritage,
celebrating a Canadian-Icelandic Christmas in a softly lit setting with Indigo
vegan faux furs, beeswax candles, and expansive ocean views beyond. Granville Island Florist
Trees from Hunters Garden Centre lend both the indoor and outdoor
Provide
spaces a festive air while the 25-foot long kitchen island is piled high
with sustainable ocean delicacies such as oysters and seasonal local Barter Design
baked goods from Temper Chocolate & Pastry. BC Designed BC Made Temper Chocolate & Pastry
vessels from Provide overflow with delicious goodies and handmade 3050 Granville Street
Barter Design planters are filled with creations by Granville Island Pedersen’s Event Rentals
Florist or local flora foraged during neighbourhood walks. Hunters Garden Centre
The gift of learning is showcased through a curated collection of
books by Indigo highlighting zero waste lifestyles, health and wellness,
planting a garden and much, much more. Dinner guests receive small
gifts of appreciation such as a journal to document memories shared
between loved ones. These are the gifts that keep on giving! Kids Help Phone is a
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A Whimsical Christmas
As you walk into this family home, you’re greeted with beauty, warmth and DECORATED BY
a hint of glamour. The details of the living room have been complemented Karla Dreyer,
by adding sophisticated touches while keeping the look fresh and family Karla Dreyer Design
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from Pedersen’s Event Rentals are finished off with linen napkins
wrapped in twine.
Deeper into the house beats the heart of this family’s home: the kitchen
and family room. Here, the festive decor is simple, fun, fresh and, yes,
whimsical. Meaningful vignettes incorporating both newer and vintage
items captivate and enchant.
The family room is all about appealing to the senses and keeping it cozy
with gorgeous, plush textiles from Anthropologie, a few cherished items
on the bookshelves, and fragrant eucalyptus wreaths above the sofa.
The real fun though can be found upstairs in the kids’ rooms where
small trees, stockings, and little treasures reflect the style of each child.
Designer Karla Dreyer invites you to experience the Christmas magic that
she has created.
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36 I 2020 375 GIOVANNA AVERILL INTERIORS
Walking in a Whistler
Wonderland: A Rustically DECORATED BY
Home Full
Giovanna Perot-Averill,
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Of Holidays
Tucked within the majesty of Whistler’s rugged alpine landscape you’ll find
this spectacular West Coast home. A modern take on mountain chalets, this
beauty boasts a stunning façade of stacked grey stone, rising and falling RETAIL SPONSORS
dormers, and massive expanses of windows that tease with indoor views. GardenWorks
Ready for memory making, board games or sipping hot toddies? Then Billies House
step inside where you’ll be treated to candle-lit lanterns and twinkling Be
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birch trees from GardenWorks and Hunters Garden Centre set against
an impressive glass backdrop revealing commanding forest views. ByNature
A glamorous Christmas tree, unabashedly dripping with over 500 icicles, QE Home
beckons you into the living room with views of the patio and mountains
beyond. Here, the Christmas décor intermingles warm and rustic informality Hunters Garden Centre
with sparkling trimmings from Da Vinci’s Home.
The onyx-clad den is dressed in shades of nature’s greens and browns
with custom oversize moss wreaths from biophilic firm ByNature.
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The dining room delights with the glow of suspended candlelit orbs
and unique floral creations by Billies House, while the kitchen invites Kids Help Phone
you to linger over its woodland creatures, gingerbread creations, provides a critical
and nods to Whistler snow-time recreation. lifeline of hope
Upstairs the luxurious principal suite and private terrace cocoons you amidst and support.
its soft colour palette, flickering candlelight, and luxe textiles by QE Home. Young people reach out by
Lastly, awaiting the viewer at the base of the interior waterfall, is a mini phone, via our internationally
Whistler forest with greens from GardenWorks, and don’t miss the spa with recognized website and
its whimsical blizzard installation of over 2000 cotton balls (YES, cotton through our volunteer-led
balls!) made by the caring hands of local teenagers as an expression of texting service.
peer-to-peer support.
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tree is from the bottom to the top. You topper, always went on last, but red berries or eucalyptus leaves; for
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it much easier to see if they are even. randomly around the tree. This gives tree skirt or throw off the sofa), velvet,
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