June 2008 - Posts

 
Jun
30

Garden Decorations: Cute or Atrocious?

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Posted by Amy 6/30/2008 8:31:00 AM
Love them or leave them, many people have quite the fondness for garden figurines. All it takes is a visit to any garden centre to see vast collections of garden decorations in the form of ceramic gnomes, birds, frogs, rabbits, children under umbrellas,
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Jun
27

It's Canadian, Eh!

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Posted by Meagan Hamel 6/27/2008 2:00:00 PM
With Canada Day upon us, it only seemed fitting to write about the great outdoors. Whether your idea of outdoor heaven is kicking back at the cottage, or just venturing out to the backyard, here are a few pieces of Canadiana décor to add some national
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Jun
26

Steal vs. Splurge: Bathroom Accessories

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Posted by Guest Blogger 6/26/2008 2:45:00 PM
Bathroom essentials to add style and comfort. Soap Holders Splurge: Tired of the soaked soap bar? Try a magnetic soap holder. A no-rust cap is pressed into any bar of soap and a concealed magnet keeps the soap in the air. The graceful Petal (above left)
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Jun
25

Dreamy Summer Linens

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Posted by Vanessa 6/25/2008 9:08:00 AM
As temperatures rise, you probably find yourself kicking off the blankets in bed only to gather them back up minutes later, chilled by the air conditioner. Now is the time to invest in summer linens. Vancouver's Dream Designs sells only Fair Trade, ecologically-friendly
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Jun
24

Decorating with Food

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Posted by Catherine Jheon 6/24/2008 7:30:00 AM
With the nice weather finally here, I hit my local farmers’ market in search of beautiful seasonal ingredients not for dinner for but for decoration. I was inspired by a recent restaurant opening where seasonal fruits and vegetables were used to create
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Jun
20

Pool Design Trends for Summer 2008

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Posted by Guest Blogger 6/20/2008 10:13:00 AM
When money is no object, it seems that the sky is the limit in pool design these days. The upscale in-ground pool market is booming; we’re talking water jets, fountains, waterfalls, grottos, islands, and elaborate sound and lighting systems. The demand
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Jun
19

Green Home Tour: Solar Umbrella House

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Posted by Vanessa 6/19/2008 7:03:00 AM
Discovered by HGTV’s World’s Greenest Homes , this tiny 1920’s bungalow in Venice Beach, California, is both utterly modern and extremely earth friendly. The owners preserved the existing structure but completely renovated the rest, adding solar panels
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Jun
18

Purple Reign

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Posted by Nadine Sharon Anglin 6/18/2008 10:35:00 AM
Common design knowledge dictates that when a trend rears its head in the fashion world, home decor will soon follow. And, since all of the fashion magazines have been trumpeting a royal hue for the past few seasons, I do believe we’re about to enter into
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Jun
17

Photo Challenge: Update Your Space Winner

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 6/17/2008 1:11:00 PM
Congrats to Annette V. who sent us this lovely picture of her redecorated bedroom in response to May's Photo Challenge . "I recently redecorated our bedroom after deciding I needed more storage. We installed two wardrobes on either side of our king bed
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Jun
16

European Charm at Home

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Posted by Vanessa 6/16/2008 10:38:00 AM
Aurora, Ontario boutique JacKryn France specializes in chic, hard-to-find European brands, like Yves Delorme and Tissage Moutet, that make luxurious bed, and table linens, respectively. You can also find Germany's modern, often colourful, Leonardo glassware,
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Jun
12

Father's Day Finds

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Posted by Meagan Hamel 6/12/2008 6:48:00 PM
With Father’s Day right around the corner, there are still a few of us who might be short on ideas for what to get dad. Whether your father is easy to please or he’s the man who has everything and needs nothing, here are a few ideas: Family in a Tree!
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Jun
12

Home Tour: Made You Look

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Posted by Vanessa 6/12/2008 9:00:00 AM
Toronto jewellery designer and store owner, Sarah Hamel, lives in an 1800-square-foot apartment above her store, Made You Look, on bustling Queen Street West. The 19th-century building she and her husband own is totally unassuming from the street, but
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Jun
11

DIY: Re-Claimed Chic

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Posted by Amy 6/11/2008 1:29:00 PM
We've got a lot of great submissions so far for this month's Re-Claimed Chic Photo Challenge . Keep'em coming! We will announce the winner on June 30th. Though not submissions for the Photo Challenge, we were inspired by the crafters below who found new
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Jun
10

A Knob Story

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Posted by Amy 6/10/2008 10:05:00 AM
The easiest (and cheapest) way to freshen up an outdated kitchen or tired looking dresser is to swap out the hardware. I recently came across a delightful collection of hardware accessories from Anthropologie.com. You won't find the ever popular sleek,
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Jun
09

Bedding and Accessories for Bedrooms

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Posted by Guest Blogger 6/9/2008 9:30:00 AM
Home decor, like fashion, changes every season to reflect the time of the year. There is no need to paint the walls to give a summer lift to your bedroom. A few decorative changes will suffice. Start by removing the carpet/rug; trade the heavy fabric
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Jun
06

Modern Lighting with a DIY Twist

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Posted by Terry 6/6/2008 1:19:00 PM
From Mio online I am always searching for new, interesting and functional focal pieces for my space. I appreciate innovation in design and designers today are better able to fulfill their artistic visions and create pieces that move beyond tradition because
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Jun
04

Splurge vs. Steal: Lily Lamps

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Posted by Vanessa 6/4/2008 9:00:00 AM
Light your home with glowing water lilies – at two very different price points. Splurge (left): This high-tech polyamide flower was made using a 3D printing process. Each one comes with a CD featuring the unique file that created it, so if your first
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Jun
03

Summer 2008 Colour Trends

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Posted by Guest Blogger 6/3/2008 4:40:00 PM
The big winners this season are definitely the bright rich yellow and the young pea green. After years of natural tones, the vibrant colours strike back. If you flip the pages of interior design magazines, the primary colours, red, yellow, blue and green
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Jun
02

Photo Challenge: Re-Claimed Chic

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 6/2/2008 12:55:00 PM
We've all got those items in the house that are stored away in the attic, the basement or the garage. For some reason you're holding on to them and you don't know why. Maybe you'll do something with that old rocking chair and those old dishes, right?
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