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The Diottes Home Tour

Old LaSalle will always have a special place in my heart. My grandfather lives close by and I have vivid memories of riding my bike in fall, imagining the inside of all the different houses. It was so nice to visit Ryan and Monique Diotte, who are pretty much a match made in interior design heaven. Monique, the more design oriented of the two, grew up on the water (evident in the slightly nautical theme here) and Ryan, the “doer” as he calls himself, seems to do everything with the perfect amount of quality and care.

Photos by Karitas Photography – Karitas Photography

The Diottes always kept their eye on this street and even this house in particular with its reclaimed brick exterior. After they won over the former owner, they gutted the interior and reimagined it as a great place to entertain and cook. Outside of their day jobs in accounting, HR (and renovations), the couple run a boutique catering business, Willow Road Kitchen, serving up honest & inspired food, prepared here in their bright and wide-open kitchen.

Ryan’s uncle, carpenter Joe Diotte, head of Joe Diotte Cabinetry Design is to thank for these beautiful custom shaker cabinets. The brass pulls and other hardware by Rejuvination along with the custom iron work of the island by Cunningham Sheet Metal Windsor add the right touch of industrial charm. It was hard for me to choose, but I think their Cambria countertops are the showstopper here.

It’s evident in the placement of cookbooks and top shelf alcohol, that the couple loves to entertain. Monique’s whiskey and scotch collection is displayed in their “smoking room”. Rather than opting for a TV over their fireplace, they’ll be hanging the home’s original drawings.

The mixture of vintage pieces with the walnut and geometric flooring from Rose City Tile creates a warm “lived in” feeling. The lucky devils managed to salvage a vintage couch and dresser from the basement along with original window paned doors from an old Detroit manor and other affordable pieces from Dusty Loft Antiques & Collectibles in Amherstburg.

Their home is also a perfect example of how important it is to choose right paint colours – this Benjamin Moore selection allows natural light to travel from room to room, bouncing on mirrors and shiny details.

Now that their renovations are nearing completion and these two never seem to slow down, I can imagine now would be the right time to start following Ryan and Monique at Willow Road Kitchen.

Contact Information:

  @willowroadkitchen
  (519) 982-5599
  willowroadkitchen.com

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We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️ We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶 Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman.  . Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto . . . #YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
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Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

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Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
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~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~ Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients. Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade. To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio). . Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto . . . #YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
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We’ve been quieter than usual this last quarter of 2022 as we hunkered down to work on something that has changed the direction of our company’s future. Until we’re able to share the news officially in 2023, we’d like to announce that our print magazine, blog and socials will begin to reflect more of our own projects after six years of documenting what’s been happening out there in the Windsor community.

Not to say that we won’t still be sharing our favourite destinations and designs with you, because we definitely still will be. Now, as it happens, many of our favourite, well-designed destinations throughout the county are BCL projects in some way. Connecting people with inspiring properties is what we do best, and we want to keep doing it!

From colourful, creative homes to the city’s best cafés, we’ll be pivoting to share stories with you of homes that BCL has designed as well as homes and properties that our clients have developed and reimagined in an inspiring way. 

We’ll also be documenting more behind-the-scenes of our staging projects, new BCL flips, and insights into how we believe thoughtfully acquired and developed real estate can make Windsor & Essex a more beautiful place for generations to come.

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We’ve been quieter than usual this last quarter of 2022 as we hunkered down to work on something that has changed the direction of our company’s future. Until we’re able to share the news officially in 2023, we’d like to announce that our print magazine, blog and socials will begin to reflect more of our own projects after six years of documenting what’s been happening out there in the Windsor community. Not to say that we won’t still be sharing our favourite destinations and designs with you, because we definitely still will be. Now, as it happens, many of our favourite, well-designed destinations throughout the county are BCL projects in some way. Connecting people with inspiring properties is what we do best, and we want to keep doing it! From colourful, creative homes to the city’s best cafés, we’ll be pivoting to share stories with you of homes that BCL has designed as well as homes and properties that our clients have developed and reimagined in an inspiring way.  We’ll also be documenting more behind-the-scenes of our staging projects, new BCL flips, and insights into how we believe thoughtfully acquired and developed real estate can make Windsor & Essex a more beautiful place for generations to come. Happy Holidays and cheers to our clients, collaborators, friends and future clients-to-be! 📷 @emmadavidsonphoto . . #BCL #YQG #bordercityliving #realestate #community #houseflippers #design #home #renovation #DIY #holidays #KW #WindsorRealestate
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Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
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Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd. Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more MLS #22028045 Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt Real Estate Agents . . #YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto
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#YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto
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#YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto
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#YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto
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#YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️ We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶 Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman.  . Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto . . . #YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
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~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
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~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~ Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients. Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade. To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio). . Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto . . . #YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
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We’ve been quieter than usual this last quarter of 2022 as we hunkered down to work on something that has changed the direction of our company’s future. Until we’re able to share the news officially in 2023, we’d like to announce that our print magazine, blog and socials will begin to reflect more of our own projects after six years of documenting what’s been happening out there in the Windsor community.

Not to say that we won’t still be sharing our favourite destinations and designs with you, because we definitely still will be. Now, as it happens, many of our favourite, well-designed destinations throughout the county are BCL projects in some way. Connecting people with inspiring properties is what we do best, and we want to keep doing it!

From colourful, creative homes to the city’s best cafés, we’ll be pivoting to share stories with you of homes that BCL has designed as well as homes and properties that our clients have developed and reimagined in an inspiring way. 

We’ll also be documenting more behind-the-scenes of our staging projects, new BCL flips, and insights into how we believe thoughtfully acquired and developed real estate can make Windsor & Essex a more beautiful place for generations to come.

Happy Holidays and cheers to our clients, collaborators, friends and future clients-to-be!

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We’ve been quieter than usual this last quarter of 2022 as we hunkered down to work on something that has changed the direction of our company’s future. Until we’re able to share the news officially in 2023, we’d like to announce that our print magazine, blog and socials will begin to reflect more of our own projects after six years of documenting what’s been happening out there in the Windsor community. Not to say that we won’t still be sharing our favourite destinations and designs with you, because we definitely still will be. Now, as it happens, many of our favourite, well-designed destinations throughout the county are BCL projects in some way. Connecting people with inspiring properties is what we do best, and we want to keep doing it! From colourful, creative homes to the city’s best cafés, we’ll be pivoting to share stories with you of homes that BCL has designed as well as homes and properties that our clients have developed and reimagined in an inspiring way.  We’ll also be documenting more behind-the-scenes of our staging projects, new BCL flips, and insights into how we believe thoughtfully acquired and developed real estate can make Windsor & Essex a more beautiful place for generations to come. Happy Holidays and cheers to our clients, collaborators, friends and future clients-to-be! 📷 @emmadavidsonphoto . . #BCL #YQG #bordercityliving #realestate #community #houseflippers #design #home #renovation #DIY #holidays #KW #WindsorRealestate
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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
Real Estate Agents
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
Real Estate Agents
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
Real Estate Agents
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd. Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more MLS #22028045 Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt Real Estate Agents . . #YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
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#ForSale Exquisite Commercial Space in prime Walkerville location, rich in architectural character and tons of modern updates. Building and land for sale only. 

Tap the link in our bio for the full sales listing ⬆️

MLS# 22027911
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
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#YQG #Windsor #realestate #Walkerville #Investment #neighborhood #newlisting #Commercial #BCL #bordercityliving #lifestyle #kellerwilliams
#ForSale Exquisite Commercial Space in prime Walkerville location, rich in architectural character and tons of modern updates. Building and land for sale only. 

Tap the link in our bio for the full sales listing ⬆️

MLS# 22027911
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
Real Estate Agents
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#forsale
#YQG #Windsor #realestate #Walkerville #Investment #neighborhood #newlisting #Commercial #BCL #bordercityliving #lifestyle #kellerwilliams
#ForSale Exquisite Commercial Space in prime Walkerville location, rich in architectural character and tons of modern updates. Building and land for sale only. 

Tap the link in our bio for the full sales listing ⬆️

MLS# 22027911
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
Real Estate Agents
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#forsale
#YQG #Windsor #realestate #Walkerville #Investment #neighborhood #newlisting #Commercial #BCL #bordercityliving #lifestyle #kellerwilliams
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#ForSale Exquisite Commercial Space in prime Walkerville location, rich in architectural character and tons of modern updates. Building and land for sale only. Tap the link in our bio for the full sales listing ⬆️ MLS# 22027911 Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt Real Estate Agents . . . #forsale #YQG #Windsor #realestate #Walkerville #Investment #neighborhood #newlisting #Commercial #BCL #bordercityliving #lifestyle #kellerwilliams
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