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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 Jonathan香蕉视频直播檚 parents香蕉视频直播� house in Victoria, started Thomas and Birch Cabinetry from scratch and haven香蕉视频直播檛 looked back.
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And what gets Jonathan fired up about his work?
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What are they passionate about outside of work?
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When it comes to style, Jonathan has a fresh perspective having recently lost a bunch of weight.
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TAMARA
Fashion & Beauty
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All-time favourite piece: Levi香蕉视频直播檚 denim jacket.
Currently Coveting: Ulanily Pointy Toe Bootie Marc Fisher Ltd.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 香蕉视频直播�50s and 香蕉视频直播�80/香蕉视频直播�90s.
Film that inspires your style: Top Gun.
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Favourite Cocktail: Moscow Mule.
Album on current rotation: Villains, Queens of the Stone Age.
Favourite Flower: Tulips because they are Tamara香蕉视频直播檚 fave.
Favourite city to visit: Havana, Cuba.
Favourite App: National Post News App.
Favourite place in the whole world: Home.
