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Life and style with Brian Balsdon

President of Country Home and Kitchen is passionate about astrology
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- Words by Lia Crowe Photography by Don Denton

Luckily I鈥檓 a Gemini! Okay, sometimes unluckily,鈥濃 Brian says, when asked for his best innate quality.

He goes on to say, 鈥淚 have the ability to have a variety of conversations with a large variety of topics. It makes each day unique and interesting!鈥

Brian鈥檚 work background reflects this variety as he鈥檚 been a store manager for Loblaws companies, which includes Loblaws and Supercentres, he鈥檚 owned a No Frills supermarket and owned and operated Buckhorn Renovations (home builder/renovations).

Now that he is president of Country Home and Kitchen in Duncan, I ask what aspect of his work he loves the most.

鈥淚 absolutely love taking the time to meet customers, and I absolutely love procuring exciting new products, especially at Christmas time. I can hardly wait for Christmas this year!鈥

Outside of work, Brian says, he鈥檚 passionate about astrology.

鈥淚 love to follow astrology. It鈥檚 quite interesting, especially now. The world is changing and it鈥檚 all meant be. Welcome to the Age of Aquarius! We are now in the technological age, so be prepared, life is going to change faster than you can imagine.鈥

When it comes to style, Brian鈥檚 is very relaxed.

鈥淚 am comfortable in a pair of Levi鈥檚, dress shirt or stylish T-shirt with comfortable leathers on my feet. For me, good style is a feeling within your own self. If you look in the mirror鈥攁t your hair, your outfit, accessories, your shoes鈥攁nd you feel like a better person鈥ou鈥檝e got style! And just as important, if not more important, is a beautiful smile. Now go walk with a proud gait!鈥

Favourite denim: Levi鈥檚 straight leg.

Current go-to: Polifroni dress shirt.

Favourite shoes: Cole Haan dress shoes.

Best new purchase: A complete ensemble for my daughter鈥檚 wedding.

Fave accessory: My cell phone.

Favourite work tool: My mind.

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban.

Scent: It鈥檚 a toss up between Alfred Sung Homme and Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche.

Hair product: Kevin Murphy ROUGH.RIDER styling clay.

Fave musician: It鈥檚 a draw between Don Henley and Robert Plant.

Era inspiration: 惭颈诲-鈥80蝉.

TV inspiration: Miami Vice ( okay, I know, I鈥檓 showing my age).

Local restaurant: .

Fave cocktail: Black Russian.

Fave city to visit: Santorini, Greece.

Favourite hotel: in Salzburg, Austria.

Fave app: Facebook and Instagram.

Favourite place in the world: Wherever friends and family gather.

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