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Rewind Design

by Katy McNabb

Welcome to Rewind Design - A Podcast dedicated to discovering the stories of Cottage Country in Ontario. Thank you so much for joining me on this journey! If you are a new listener, my name is Katy McNabb and I am a local Interior Designer who is on a mission to find stories of how everyone and everything ended up here in Cottage Country! Every month I speak to a new guest about their journey to cottage living. You can also find me on Facebook and Instagram @rewind.design or send me an email to [email protected] to share your own story.

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Episodes

  1. S2 | Rewind Design | E18 The Journey from Childhood Cottaging to becoming a Cottage Architect

    In this captivating episode of the Rewind Design podcast, host Katy McNabb engages in a heartfelt conversation with architect Meredith Robb. Growing up in Toronto and spending summers at a Georgian Bay cottage, Meredith shares her journey from those formative experiences to becoming a renowned...

  2. S2 | Rewind Design | E17 Building the Future: Sustainable Homes with Stratton Homes - Part 2

    In this episode of the Rewind Design podcast, Katy sits down with Kyle and Morgan of Stratton Homes to delve into their journeys from construction backgrounds to pioneers in sustainable building. Discover how their partnership blends traditional building techniques with forward-thinking...

  3. S2 | Rewind Design | E16 Building the Future: Sustainable Homes with Stratton Homes

    In this episode of the Rewind Design podcast, Katy sits down with Kyle and Morgan of Stratton Homes to delve into their journeys from construction backgrounds to pioneers in sustainable building. Discover how their partnership blends traditional building techniques with forward-thinking...

  4. S2 | Rewind Design | E15 Designing with Nature: The Art of Landscape Architecture with Virginia Burt

    Join us for an inspiring episode of the Rewind Design podcast as we delve into the world of landscape architecture with the renowned Virginia Burt. Hosted by Katy, this episode takes place in Virginia's home, where she shares her journey from growing up on an apple farm to becoming a leading...

  5. S2 | Rewind Design | E14 Georgian Bay Biosphere - Mnidoo Gamii - Energy with Benjamin John

    Welcome to the Rewind Design Cottage History Podcast! In this week's episode, host Katy McNabb, a registered interior designer, delves into sustainable energy solutions for cottage country with special guest Benjamin John, Climate and Energy Programs Manager at the Georgian Bay Biosphere. Explore...

  6. S2 | Rewind Design | E13 Georgian Bay Island Cottage, Whistling Wind with Akb Architects

    This immersive episode of the Rewind Design Show is a rich dialogue with dynamic duo Kelly and Robert from the acclaimed architectural firm, Akb Architects. We delve into their architectural interests, personal paths, and outstanding work in cottage property design. Born and raised in different...

  7. S2 | Rewind Design | E12 Georgian Bay Biosphere - Mnidoo Gamii with Katrina + Tianna

    In today's episode of the Rewind Design podcast, host Katy McNabb welcomes experts Katrina Krievins and Tianna Burke from the Georgian Bay Biosphere for an intriguing conversation on ecology, conservation, and sustainable living. This compelling episode examines various topics like the impact of...

  8. S2 | Rewind Design | E11 Georgian Bay Biosphere - Mnidoo Gamii with Executive Director Becky Pollock

    Welcome to a unique episode of the Rewind Design Podcast, where we dive into the fascinating world of the Georgian Bay Biosphere. Today’s episode of the Rewind Design podcast is being brought to you by the ThinkBoyd Real Estate Team. The Team of Nicole and Geoff believe that buying or selling…

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  9. S2 | Rewind Design | E10 Coastal Protection with Amanda Kellett from Tatham Engineering

    Embark on a fascinating journey with us in this special episode of "Rewind Design" as we discuss shoreline management practices with an industry expert, Amanda Kellett, from Tatham Engineering. Get a detailed tour of the firm's extensive history and understand its contributions to various...

  10. S2 | Rewind Design | E9 Project 22 with John O'Connor from Basis Design Build

    Welcome to a captivating episode of Rewind Design featuring John O'Connor from Basis Design Build, the genius behind some of the most sustainable and unique cottages in Cottage Country. In this episode, we delve into John's architectural journey, from his initial foray into the industry to...

  11. S2 | Rewind Design | E8 Julien LeBourdais on Isabel Island - Bonus!

    Welcome to Episode 8 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are brand new to this podcast, welcome! My name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the…

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  12. S2 | Rewind Design | E7 Off Grid Solar Power with Scott Mifflin

    Welcome to Episode 7 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are brand new to this podcast, welcome! My name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the…

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  13. S2 | Rewind Design | E6 Green Roofing Systems in Cottage Country with Zinco

    Welcome to Episode 6 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are brand new to this podcast, welcome! My name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the…

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  14. S2 | Rewind Design | E5 Passive Cottage Design with Christine Lolley - Solares Architecture

    Welcome to Episode 5 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are new to this podcast, my name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the history of the…

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  15. S2 | Rewind Design | E4 Sustainable Cottages with Vanessa Fong, VFA - Architecture + Design

    Welcome to Episode 4 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are new to this podcast, my name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the history of the…

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  16. S2 | Rewind Design | E3 Heritage Conservation with Scott Weir, ERA Architects

    Welcome to Episode 3 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are new to this podcast, my name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the history of the area.…

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  17. S2 | Rewind Design | E2 Restoration on Georgian Bay with David Ballentine

    Welcome to Episode 2 of Rewind Design Season 2! I am beyond excited to share this episode with all the cottage lovers out there. I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with David Ballentine, owner of Ballentine Construction, all about cottage design, restoration + his unique approach to...

  18. S2 | Rewind Design | E1 - Georgian Bay Association with Rupert Kindersley

    On this weeks debut episode of Rewind Design - Season 2 - we have a very highly regarded guest from the Georgian Bay Association (GBA) Rupert Kindersley. He has been the executive director of the GBA for the last 5 years and I had the honor of speaking to him last summer. Born in London England,...

  19. S1 | Rewind Design | E15 - Season 2 Announcement!

    Rewind Design is the recipient of the Georgian Bay Land Trust King Family Bursary for 2023! 🍾✨🎉 . 🌊While season 1 focuses on intimate stories of cottage history, season 2 will focus on sustainable design along the shores of Georgian Bay, with an emphasis on protecting the shoreline via green...

  20. S1 | Rewind Design | E14 - Rebecca on Royal Muskoka Island

    Welcome to Rewind Design, a Cottage History Podcast - dedicated to discovering the stories of Cottage Country in Ontario! I am your host, and local Interior Designer, Katy McNabb. On this week’s episode, we have Rebecca Hay from Rebecca Hay Designs (www.rebeccahaydesigns.com). Not only is Rebecca...

  21. S1 | Rewind Design | E13 Geoff on Sand Bay

    Hello and welcome to this weeks episode of Rewind Design - A Cottage History Podcast. On this weeks episode, we have Geoffrey Hayes, a Sales Representative for All Points North in Parry Sound (See link here - https://allpointsnorth.ca/geoffrey-hayes/) From his biography on All Points North he...

  22. S1 | Rewind Design | E12 Rags on Axford Island

    On this weeks episode, we have Rags (Don Ragland) who owns a cottage property on Axford Island on the South Channel of Georgian Bay. How he acquired the island was slightly problematic, extremely lucky and he has a very curious story to how he purchased his property! They have a charming property...

  23. S1 | Rewind Design | E11 Gerry on Sunny Cove

    “The property, the entire cove, was purchased by my grandfather, Luke Spearn in 1932. He had 6 children, willed the property to his family, each of his children got a lot. Lots were decided by picking a number from a hat, in order of birth. The original cottage was a farmhouse with a wrap around...

  24. S1 | Rewind Design | E10 Annie’s Island on Georgian Bay

    On today’s episode of Rewind Design, we have 94-year-old Anne Grotrian – a creative, an artist, a teacher, and above all, a lover of Georgian Bay. She loves bones, stones, shells and driftwood, all of which you can find sprinkled around her eclectic Japanese pagoda style cottage! She was born in...

  25. S1 | Rewind Design | E9 Bonnie on Bannockburn Road

    Welcome to the first ever Rewind Design episode featuring a Muskoka cottager! I had the utmost pleasure of sitting down and speaking with a wonderful woman, Bonnie Bean and her daughter, in their generational family cottage on Lake Muskoka. Bonnie was so open to speaking about her family’s past,...

  26. S1 | Rewind Design | E8 Patty on Rose Point - P2

    The story begins in a similar fashion to my own history, with Patty’s ancestors hailing from Scotland and Germany, the same mix of cultures I am also from. Curiosity compelled me to read further and further into the pattern of emigration to Cottage Country, how did Patty’s family find their way...

  27. S1 | Rewind Design | E7 Patty on the Point P1

    The story begins in a similar fashion to my own history, with Patty’s ancestors hailing from Scotland and Germany, the same mix of cultures I am also from. Curiosity compelled me to read further and further into the pattern of emigration to Cottage Country, how did Patty’s family find their way...

  28. S1 | Rewind Design | E6 Dianne in Dorset

    Welcome to Rewind Design A Cottage History Podcast with your host + Local Interior Designer, (me!) Katy McNabb. Today we will be putting the spotlight on a historical Dorset cottage. Join me, as I navigate the waters and chat to my guests about their unique Dorset cottage and their family history...

  29. S1 | Rewind Design | E5 Janet on Five Mile Bay

    Today on Rewind Design we have a special episode coming from very close to home, Five Mile Bay - in the South Channel of Georgian Bay! My home territory! Janet and her husband Dave have been kind enough share their story of how their family landed in a renovated 1962 cottage on McLaren Island....

  30. S1 | Rewind Design | E4 Jordan on Greenbough Lake

    Today on Rewind Design we have a special episode coming from much further north in Ontario than I’m used too. Today I speak to Jordan Fang, a designer, nature lover, reader + art lover who was a colleague of mine when we worked together at a commercial design firm in downtown Toronto (before I…

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  31. S1 | Rewind Design | E3 Sadie on Action Island

    On this week's episode of Rewind Design, we have an incredibly captivating story, which just might be the most fascinating, intriguing and sexy one yet. Today I speak with lifelong cottager Sadie who has flipped my world upside down with her breathtaking cottage history. Sadie shares the history…

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  32. S1 | Rewind Design | E2 Rick on Horseshoe Lake

    To jump right into the water, today’s guest will be another member of the McNabb family clan, my dad, Rick McNabb. He shares his story of how the McNabb family ended up in Parry Sound. Everyone thinks we’ve been here forever, but we’ve really only been here for the last generation. My dad and his...

  33. S1 | Rewind Design | E1 Beverly by the Bay

    Welcome to Rewind Design - A Podcast dedicated to discovering the stories of Cottage Country in Ontario. Thank you so much for joining me on this journey and for the first official episode with a real live guest! Today on the show we’ll be diving into a piece of cottage country I am very familiar...

  34. S1 | Rewind Design | Intro

    Hello! My name is Katy McNabb, and I am the creator of Rewind Design - A Cottage History Podcast. In honour of Canada Day weekend, I am releasing the first episode dedicated to my own personal cottage history story! I decided to create this podcast and associated blog because I am extremely...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Rewind Design - A Podcast dedicated to discovering the stories of Cottage Country in Ontario. Thank you so much for joining me on this journey! If you are a new listener, my name is Katy McNabb and I am a local Interior Designer who is on a mission to find stories of how everyone and everything ended up here in Cottage Country! Every month I speak to a new guest about their journey to cottage living. You can also find me on Facebook and Instagram @rewind.design or send me an email to [email protected] to share your own story.

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Katy McNabb

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Welcome to Rewind Design - A Podcast dedicated to discovering the stories of Cottage Country in Ontario. Thank you so much for joining me on this journey! If you are a new listener, my name is Katy McNabb and I am a local Interior Designer who is on a mission to find stories of how everyone and...

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