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Jillian Harris could easily be described as “Canada’s Sweetheart”. We fell in love with her bubbly personality and great sense of style when she was the first Canadian to be the “Bachelorette” and that lead to her hosting the mega successful “Love It or List It Vancouver”. Not only does she keep us intrigued and laughing as host she is also the resident design expert turning some truly nightmarish homes into breathtaking gems that most of us only see on television. With that in mind, we truly wouldn’t expect anything less at Jillian’s Kelowna sanctuary. Swathed in neutrals with punchy patterns and textures, Jillian’s home is everything you would want it to be and more.

We sat down with Jillian to discuss her real estate experiences and what she loves so much about her home:

1. Think back to the first place you lived in on your own, what were your walls decorated with?

JH: Yikes! A bunch of faux Early American folk art. You know the ‘distressed’ wood collections?!  It was interesting to say the least, but I loved it at the time.

 

Photograph by Janis Nicolay, Freelance Photographer

Photograph by Janis Nicolay, Freelance Photographer

2. What did you love most about the first place you purchased?

JH: I loved that it was MINE. It was a 700 square foot new build condo in Calgary. I remember it was $78,000 and my parents thought I was crazy. I sold it a year later for $110,000 and have been addicted to real estate ever since. It was quaint, cute, fresh and ALL mine!

3. How would you describe your interior design style now?

JH: My interior design style is very clean fresh and airy. I like everything to be white with pops of colour through your art, pillows, rugs and decor. I love a room to look well travelled and unique which is where my vintage finds tie everything together perfectly.

 

Photograph by Janis Nicolay, Freelance Photographer

Photograph by Janis Nicolay, Freelance Photographer

4. What room do you spend the most time in now?

JH: Definitely the kitchen! I just recently renovated my home so that it is an open concept between the living room, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is where everyone spends most of their time chatting, eating and celebrating!!! It is also the first thing you see as you enter.

5. What is the #1 feature you’d look for in your next home?

JH: A MASSIVE closet! No explanation necessary.

 

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Photograph by Janis Nicolay, Freelance Photographer

6. What does your dream home look like?

JH: My dream home is definitely on the lake, either new or renovated, with the perfect amount of character and vintage feel that is welcoming for everyone!

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Jillian Harris is host of Love it or List It (Canada) & Love It Or List It Too (USA), spokesperson for international brands, interior designer, and publisher of original lifestyle content, Jillian Harris is a quintessential busy-bee who pours her heart and soul into every endeavour. Jillian’s signature blend of high-brow / low-brow style makes her relatable to both small-town and city gals alike. With creativity and infectious energy, Jillian’s love for fashion, decor, food, fitness, travel, and family is fully expressed at JillianHarris.com and through her JH for Privilege and LOVE Jillian Harris for Korhani collaborations. Her other happy place? Surrounded by family & friends at home in Kelowna with her boyfriend Justin and their boxer pup, Nacho Cilantro.

Visit JillianHarris.com or follow @JillianHarris on Twitter, @Jillian.Harris on Instagram, @JillianMHarris on Pinterest and @DesignerJillian on Facebook for more information.

Photography by Janis Nicolay, Freelance Photographer. Visit http://www.janisnicolay.com or follow @pineconecamp on TwitterPinterest for more information.

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