March 2009 - Posts


Video Tour: The Dream Home Question of the Week: Would You Decorate with Barbie's Designer Furniture? New and Returning Spring Shows! Top 5 Friday: Small Space Garden Ideas Spruce Up Your Pots for Spring! Video Tour: Outdoor Space Installation by the Dirty Business Team Canada Blooms Photo Gallery: Ideas for Your Garden Splurge vs. Steal: Elegant Stemware Question of the Week: What Holds More Value - a New Kitchen or a Finished Basement? Bargain Saturdays: Shower Curtains Under $30 Top 5 Friday: Coffee Tables – Styles, Ideas & My Fave Picks  Makeover: Home To Flip Kitchen The New Face of Affordable Lodging? Home Tour: West Coast Cottage Question of the Week: Are Suncatchers Pretty Decorations or Tacky Window Decals? Bargain Saturdays: Design on a Dollar Shoestring Makeover: A Clean Slate Foyer and Stairs Top 5 Friday: Best Bedside Tables A Table of One's Own Splurge Vs. Steal: Statement Making Mirrors Giveaway: Signed Home Heist Books - Watch Tonight for Clues! Question of the Week: How Do You Deal with Pet Hair? Canada Blooms in Toronto: Show Details and Ticket Giveaway Cheap Artwork Find: Vintage Magazines Top 5 (and a Few More) Friday: Now THIS is Creative Storage! Giveaway: Property Virgins' Sandra Rinomato's New Book! Makeover: Colin and Justin's Elegant Entryway February Photo Challenge Winner: Creative Storage Solutions Photo Challenge: Bring in Spring Question of the Week: What's Your Favourite Travel Souvenir? 
 
Mar
31

Video Tour: The Dream Home

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/31/2009 1:37:00 PM
Last month, we visited the National Home Show in Toronto to check out all the new products, design ideas and beautiful spaces . One of the highlights was the Cityline Dream Home , designed by interior stylist Janette Ewen with help from various sponsors.
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Mar
30

Question of the Week: Would You Decorate with Barbie's Designer Furniture?

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Posted by Terry Wong 3/30/2009 2:24:00 PM
In celebration of Barbie's fiftieth anniversary , the Bay recently opened The Barbie Signature Shop at their Toronto Queen Street location where shoppers can experience the ultimate Barbie lifestyle extravaganza for a limited engagement of two months.
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Mar
28

New and Returning Spring Shows!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/28/2009 9:37:00 AM
Spring has officially begun which means new shows on HGTV . We know you've been asking when your favourite hosts and programs will return and we thank you for your patience. So without further ado, it's the new spring line-up ! New Shows, Returning Hosts
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Mar
27

Top 5 Friday: Small Space Garden Ideas

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Posted by Vanessa 3/27/2009 5:01:00 PM
Inspired by Meagan's spruced up basil pot , I started thinking about how to incorporate a little greenery into my small space . Whether you're balcony-free (like me) or you're lucky enough to have a little terrace, you know that gardening is different
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Mar
26

Spruce Up Your Pots for Spring!

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Posted by Meagan Hamel 3/26/2009 3:07:00 PM
I looked out my window this weekend and to my great delight I saw a few green nubs sticking up from the earth . Feeling inspired by this first sight of spring , I decided to get a start on my herb garden . There are several starter herb kits available
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Mar
25

Video Tour: Outdoor Space Installation by the Dirty Business Team

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/25/2009 8:03:00 PM
Brace yourselves: gardening mania is about to begin! Our romp through this year’s Interior Design Show – held annually in Toronto – yielded some good design and décor tidbits that we’re enjoying bringing to you here on Style Sheet. Today’s video clips
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Mar
25

Canada Blooms Photo Gallery: Ideas for Your Garden

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/25/2009 8:11:00 AM
Canada Blooms -- Canada’s largest flower and garden festival wrapped up this past Sunday, welcoming the first days of spring , and we were there! From the left: Jessica handling the DV Cam, Elana, Mark Cullen. Jessica and I caught up with Mark Cullen
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Mar
24

Splurge vs. Steal: Elegant Stemware

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 3/24/2009 4:12:00 PM
My cupboards are filled with an eclectic selection of wine glasses : hand me downs, one-off purchase, you name it. But I'd actually really like to get my hands on a set of four or more glasses. It would be nice to have everyone at a get-together drink
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Mar
23

Question of the Week: What Holds More Value - a New Kitchen or a Finished Basement?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/23/2009 5:14:00 PM
As we all know too well, times are tough. Both a kitchen and basement reno are no small expense, and if you’re to choose one at all, the choice better be made with ROI in mind. Few these days have the luxury to renovate simply because they want it 'nicer.'
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Mar
21

Bargain Saturdays: Shower Curtains Under $30

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/21/2009 10:08:00 AM
I've had the same shower curtain going on three years now, so I think it's time for a change - plus one of the rings ripped out and now it's all I can look at. When I moved into my rental, I went with a tropical theme in the bathroom . I put up beachy
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Mar
20

Top 5 Friday: Coffee Tables – Styles, Ideas & My Fave Picks

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/20/2009 8:19:00 PM
Having come into existence – as we know it today – sometime around WWI, the occasional table known as the coffee table certainly doesn’t lack in choice. So much so that I think it's awful brave of me to tackle it as a Top 5 Friday. The pillars of our
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Mar
19

Makeover: Home To Flip Kitchen

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Posted by Vanessa 3/19/2009 12:10:00 PM
If you didn't catch the whole season of Home To Flip with Peter Fallico , you should definitely tune in tonight at 10pm ET/PT for the kitchen episode. Or, watch the full episode online . Peter and his team gut the original outdated kitchen in the house
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Mar
19

The New Face of Affordable Lodging?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/19/2009 11:19:00 AM
Last week I was invited down for dinner at the freshly minted Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Toronto (warning: outdated website). After a scrumptious and surprisingly refined experience I requested to view the virgin rooms – the hotel has barely been open
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Mar
17

Home Tour: West Coast Cottage

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Posted by Vanessa 3/17/2009 5:02:00 PM
Writing about design and decor definitely has its perks. Sometimes we get granted access to some pretty amazing homes and lucky for you, we get to share. This home tour comes to you courtesy of Lamoureux Architect Inc . headed by Brad Lamoureux in West
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Mar
16

Question of the Week: Are Suncatchers Pretty Decorations or Tacky Window Decals?

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Posted by Terry Wong 3/16/2009 2:58:00 PM
Spring is just around the corner and with the longer sunlight filled days ahead of us what better way to catch the beaming rays of sunshine then with a suncatcher or a lightcatcher. These decorative ornaments are usually made of colored glass and come
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Mar
14

Bargain Saturdays: Design on a Dollar

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 3/14/2009 8:35:00 AM
I have a bit of an obsession with those little buck-a-piece decor boxes you can pick up at any Dollarama . They're cute, functional and come with many different patterns. What's not to love? Every time I'm doing some dollar store shopping, I like to see
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Mar
13

Shoestring Makeover: A Clean Slate Foyer and Stairs

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/13/2009 2:56:00 PM
First a note: I apologize. I'm a day late with this post, but I was otherwise engaged at a video shoot for Foodtv.ca , at Toronto's Nella Cucina Cooking School and Store . The fruits of our labour -- tips, recipes and techniques -- will make their appearance
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Mar
13

Top 5 Friday: Best Bedside Tables

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/13/2009 11:48:00 AM
Since I'm in the midst of decorating my bedroom , I've become mildly obsessed with finding the perfect bedside tables . My room isn't very large and my bed is very big (queen-size, pillow-top, 33 inches high, with duvet and box spring). So, this edition
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Mar
11

A Table of One's Own

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Posted by Nadine Sharon Anglin 3/11/2009 12:42:00 PM
Those who know me may be surprised to learn that I long for a dressing table in my bedroom. Yes, me, the city girl character secretly yearns for a special spot in my sleeping quarters for the sole purposes of combing my hair and agonizing over mascara
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Mar
10

Splurge Vs. Steal: Statement Making Mirrors

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Posted by Vanessa 3/10/2009 12:30:00 PM
A big mirror hung at eye level might be a sign of vanity but a big mirror with a bold frame shows that you hide your penchant for looking-glass gazing behind a dash of style. This installment of Splurge Vs. Steal is so amazing (if I do say so myself)
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Mar
10

Giveaway: Signed Home Heist Books - Watch Tonight for Clues!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/10/2009 8:00:00 AM
Having plundered the supply of Colin and Justin’s Home Heist Style Guides that we hoarded from the boys’ last event in Toronto , we felt the guilt, and have decided it would only be fair to share. So, we have three signed copies of the fabulous design
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Mar
09

Question of the Week: How Do You Deal with Pet Hair?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/9/2009 5:17:00 PM
This one’s a doozie. I don’t always feel good about it, but I’ll admit it off the bat: I’m not a big fan of pets in the home. I know how some – MANY – people feel about pets, but I simply can’t deal with the smell, the food mess, the occasional damage
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Mar
09

Canada Blooms in Toronto: Show Details and Ticket Giveaway

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/9/2009 12:23:00 PM
Canada Blooms is Canada’s largest and most prestigious flower and garden Festival. A six-acre spectacle of glorious gardens in full bloom is the show’s main draw, but if your green thumb needs to shop, you’ll be happy to find over 100,000 square feet
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Mar
07

Cheap Artwork Find: Vintage Magazines

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Posted by Vanessa 3/7/2009 9:15:00 AM
I love magazines and have trouble throwing them out so I have a slightly ridiculous collection of some of my favourites. Maybe one day the covers, editorial spreads and ads inside will be considered art and I can profit from my pack-rat habits. For now,
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Mar
06

Top 5 (and a Few More) Friday: Now THIS is Creative Storage!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/6/2009 4:37:00 PM
Our last month's photo challenge – Creative Storage Solutions – was a popular post, but judging by the lack of actual photo submissions, it would seems that creative storage is much easier said than done. Well, I'm a BIG fan of creative storage, and for
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Mar
06

Giveaway: Property Virgins' Sandra Rinomato's New Book!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/6/2009 2:15:00 PM
Property Virgins is my go-to dinner time entertainment (since it airs at 7:30pm ET everyday). I'm a renter who has considered buying and host Sandra Rinomato's consistently sound advice is a huge help. Sandra is so full of real estate expertise that she's
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Mar
05

Makeover: Colin and Justin's Elegant Entryway

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/5/2009 3:03:00 PM
This week's Home Heist makeover house was enormous! Sid, Roberta and their two teenagers have a lot of space, but not a lot of style (Justin hilariously said the foyer had "A wee touch of the cadaver"). I always love when the boys use bold wallpaper (see
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Mar
04

February Photo Challenge Winner: Creative Storage Solutions

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 3/4/2009 11:51:00 AM
Oh no! Only one entrant this month. When we asked you to share your creative storage solutions , you certainly weren't shy and we got some great feedback, but alas, only one photo made it into our inbox! Despite that, it is truly a creative use of space,
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Mar
03

Photo Challenge: Bring in Spring

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 3/3/2009 5:42:00 PM
The weather hasn't been cooperating like I would like it to, but I'm craving Spring, aren't you? It's less than three weeks away and I'm thinking about some things I can do to spruce up my space and make it feel fresh again after a long, dry and dull
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Mar
02

Question of the Week: What's Your Favourite Travel Souvenir?

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Posted by Terry Wong 3/2/2009 2:50:00 PM
I love to travel and I always seize the opportunity to experience different cultures and see different places whenever I can. Road trips, cruises, backpacking tours, bus tours and visiting friends and family abroad have taken me to many different places
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