May 2009 - Posts


Shop Review: Walrus, Vancouver  Affordable Artwork Find: Ever Wonder where Sarah Richardson Shops? Top 5 Friday: Garden Planters DIY: The Hippest Plastic Covered Couch Ever! Splurge vs. Steal: Delightful Lemonade Dispensers Question of the Week: Is Designer Pet Furniture Over the Top? Bargain Saturday: Pizza Stone + Planter = Indoor/Outdoor Side Table Top 5 Friday: Get In The Shade! Giveaway: How Creative Can You Get with Wall Decals? Makeover: Rooftop Bedroom with Hot Tub, Anyone? Question of the Week: Live in an Older Home or a New Construction? Are you Happy? Full Episodes of Relocation, Relocation Now Online! Shop Review: Jamais Assez, Montreal Bargain Saturday: Japanese Hand Towels Turned Art Top 5 Friday: Dockside Must-Haves Makeover: Sarah's Cottage Rooftop Deck House Tour: You Too can Live Like THIS! By Dubbeldam Design Architects Question of the Week: Are Patio Lanterns Whimsical Decorations or an '80s Decorating Disaster? Bargain Saturday: An Affordable Balcony Bistro Top 5 Friday: Wall Trends Up-and-Coming Industrial Design Talent, OCAD: Video and Exhibition  Design Dilemma: A Living Room Plan to Separate the Foyer A Pin-NADA Party, Courtesy of Silly Me Rate Your Home's "Walkability" Question of the Week: Will Digital Picture Frames Replace Traditional Picture Frames? Meet Carson Arthur of Green Force at Salute Fest in Toronto Bargain Saturdays: Graphic Postcards Make Cheap Artwork Top 5 Friday: Five Dining Chairs that Give Instant Character 
 
May
31

Shop Review: Walrus, Vancouver

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Posted by Guest Blogger 5/31/2009 11:33:00 AM
I can’t remember the last time I felt absolutely giddy in a store, but I was feeling just that this past weekend when I entered Walrus . Located on Cambie Street between 18th and 19th avenue, in Vancouver, Walrus is pure inspiration. Caroline Boquist
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May
29

Affordable Artwork Find: Ever Wonder where Sarah Richardson Shops?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/29/2009 5:24:00 PM
If you scan the resource lists of most of our Canadian-produced shows like Design Inc ., Home to Stay , The Style Dept. and Pure Design , you're likely to notice the following: "artwork by Art Interiors" . Clockwise from the top; "Feathers", Agnieszka
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May
29

Top 5 Friday: Garden Planters

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Posted by Alicia Cox 5/29/2009 4:01:00 PM
When embarking upon a mini-makeover for my sad, busted-up rental balcony (reveal post coming soon!), I was surprised at just how many styles, shapes and sizes of planters there are out there. I'm no major greenthumb , but I do have a lovely group of flowers
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May
28

DIY: The Hippest Plastic Covered Couch Ever!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/28/2009 5:07:00 PM
Now you’ll be eating your words about your aunt’s plastic covered furniture -- it’s the hip thing to do! No really, I didn’t think it was possible either, but an arty-farty girlfriend of mine produced this out-of-the-box treatment at a party not too long
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May
26

Splurge vs. Steal: Delightful Lemonade Dispensers

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Posted by Vanessa 5/26/2009 4:51:00 PM
Okay, these drink dispensers were obviously made for more than just lemonade . Ice tea or rum punch would look just as lovely — although I think that floating slices of lemons, oranges or grapefruit really add to the look. No matter your drink of choice,
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May
25

Question of the Week: Is Designer Pet Furniture Over the Top?

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Posted by Terry Wong 5/25/2009 2:12:00 PM
I was recently over at a friend's place and she is an animal lover who owns a couple of cats and a dog. As we made our way into her living room, I learned that she had just purchased some new furniture for her furry friends so that her own furniture would
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May
23

Bargain Saturday: Pizza Stone + Planter = Indoor/Outdoor Side Table

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/23/2009 6:26:00 PM
I may be a little bit dafty (as in daft and crafty), but I feel there's value in what I've got for you on this Bargain Saturday . The Bargain: Ceramic Pizza Stone from Kitchen Stuff Plus.com, $10.00, with removable handles. The Common Household Item:
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May
22

Top 5 Friday: Get In The Shade!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/22/2009 8:07:00 PM
We haven't even had a chance to warm our feeble Canadian bones in the sunlight and already the UV caution is permeating the media. Well I say tan a little! (I did read that something like 15 minutes of direct sunlight will give you some unquantifiable
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May
21

Giveaway: How Creative Can You Get with Wall Decals?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/21/2009 11:08:00 PM
The good folks at RaspberryKids.com have made available four different sets of their wall decals for your sticking pleasure! The user-friendly unisex designs – stars, monkeys, ladybugs and polkadots (see below) – are simply waiting for your creative minds
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May
21

Makeover: Rooftop Bedroom with Hot Tub, Anyone?

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Posted by Alicia Cox 5/21/2009 11:32:00 AM
Every now and then, I stumble upon a makeover that I covet for purely selfish reasons, and this is one of them. Does anyone need a rooftop outdoor bedroom , complete with hot tub and city views? No. But everyone can imagine how romantic it might be to
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May
19

Question of the Week: Live in an Older Home or a New Construction? Are you Happy?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/19/2009 1:02:00 PM
My entrance way in painful transformation, prior to us moving in. Read all about it here . That goes for condo/apartment dwellers too. My parents are at the age when they’re starting to think about “downsizing” and I’ve tagged along on a few peruses of
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May
19

Full Episodes of Relocation, Relocation Now Online!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 5/19/2009 11:32:00 AM
There are many fans of UK estate agents turned TV hosts Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp around the office, so we're excited to announce that HGTV.ca now has full episodes of Relocation, Relocation season 3 available online . There's something so decadent
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May
17

Shop Review: Jamais Assez, Montreal

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Posted by Guest Blogger 5/17/2009 1:15:00 PM
This two-year old store may become your favorite store in Montreal . Jamais Assez is the brainchild of a couple; he is an industrial designer and she is an interior design consultant. The store is next to their design studio. They sell their in-house
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May
16

Bargain Saturday: Japanese Hand Towels Turned Art

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Posted by Vanessa 5/16/2009 9:00:00 AM
As I've been writing in all of my recent blog posts (see Fashionable Flight Attendants on slice.ca and An In-Flight Lesson in Korean Cuisine on foodtv.ca ), I recently returned from a month in Asia. And while in the Gion district (famous for Geisha sightings)
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May
15

Top 5 Friday: Dockside Must-Haves

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Posted by Mia Rodak 5/15/2009 10:05:00 AM
The first long weekend of the spring/summer season is fast approaching, and sadly, in my neck of the woods at least, it doesn’t look like conditions will be overly ideal for much dockside lounging. I have to assume that somewhere across this great nation
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May
14

Makeover: Sarah's Cottage Rooftop Deck

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Posted by Vanessa 5/14/2009 9:15:00 AM
The countdown to the long weekend is on. And what better way to spend a few lazy afternoons than kicking back on a gorgeous patio or deck? Okay, okay, realistically most of us haven't had the chance to decorate our outdoor spaces at home let alone those
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May
12

House Tour: You Too can Live Like THIS! By Dubbeldam Design Architects

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/12/2009 7:05:00 PM
Today’s House Tour is an exercise in believing the unbelievable. You too could live like this, IF – and it’s a substantial IF – you put your money where it’s worth it, and actually thoroughly plan your reno around your day-to-day priorities. That’s exactly
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May
11

Question of the Week: Are Patio Lanterns Whimsical Decorations or an '80s Decorating Disaster?

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Posted by Terry Wong 5/11/2009 1:28:00 PM
Growing up in the '80s , I remember attending many backyard parties where the yards would be beautifully landscaped and illuminated by colourful patio lanterns . These lanterns would be connected on an electrical cord and spanned the length of the yard
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May
09

Bargain Saturday: An Affordable Balcony Bistro

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 5/9/2009 9:56:00 AM
Balconies are mostly tiny and cramped, and if yours is anything like mine, it's also dirty with lots of spiders. And you can only get a good two months of nice weather out of it to enjoy your outdoor space , so, you probably don't want to invest a load
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May
08

Top 5 Friday: Wall Trends

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Posted by Alicia Cox 5/8/2009 4:47:00 PM
When I moved into my current apartment, I chose a deep, reddish-brown paint for the main room walls (it's called Fudge Cookie, which only added to the appeal). The room gets a lot of light and can handle it. Every now and then, however, I find myself
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May
07

Up-and-Coming Industrial Design Talent, OCAD: Video and Exhibition

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/7/2009 4:39:00 PM
The Ontario College of Art+Design in Toronto has really pumped up its presence on the institutional scene (that kind of makes me laugh -- "institutional scene".) It could have something to do with the AMAZING Sharp Centre for Design at 100 McCaul Street
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May
06

Design Dilemma: A Living Room Plan to Separate the Foyer

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/6/2009 11:33:00 PM
Today’s Design Dilemma comes to us from Ruth S. , whose freshly tiled and extended foyer looks great but is bullying the living room. Here’s Ruth’s question; "I am wondering if you can please help me? I have a 24' x 11'6" living/dining room that is open
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May
05

A Pin-NADA Party, Courtesy of Silly Me

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/5/2009 5:09:00 PM
It's Cinco de Mayo! Happy happy to all of you who have enough spirit to pick up the party gauntlet. In honour of Mexico (it needs a little love right now), I thought I'd share with you a most embarrassing exposee of my ignorance. Also, because I think
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May
05

Rate Your Home's "Walkability"

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Posted by Alicia Cox 5/5/2009 4:25:00 PM
I'm an urban kind of gal, have been since I left the 'burbs of my youth for big city living (with a few years dwelling in a mid-size university town). While checking out our sister site, Househunting.ca I found an article about the website Walkscore.com
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May
04

Question of the Week: Will Digital Picture Frames Replace Traditional Picture Frames?

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Posted by Terry Wong 5/4/2009 4:24:00 PM
Digital photography has made capturing life's special moments easier and it instantaneously fulfills most of our photo needs. We don't have to wait for our film to be processed anymore because film is irrelevant to the digital photography experience and
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May
04

Meet Carson Arthur of Green Force at Salute Fest in Toronto

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/4/2009 12:32:00 PM
Outdoor spaces designer, author and host of HGTV’s Green Force , Carson Arthur , will be making an appearance at the Salute Wine + Food Festival , which kicks off today and runs through to the 9th of May. On Friday, May 8th , Carson will be designing
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May
02

Bargain Saturdays: Graphic Postcards Make Cheap Artwork

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 5/2/2009 1:02:00 PM
I don't have much of anything that could be regarded as art in my apartment; I just don't have a lot of wall space. But, with a little bit of wall space, you can frame a postcard for instant artwork! I chose these postcards because there are few things
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May
01

Top 5 Friday: Five Dining Chairs that Give Instant Character

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 5/1/2009 9:42:00 PM
If we are to heed the advice of lifestyle coaches and pleasure gurus and actually sit down to thoroughly enjoy our meals -- at home -- the state of our eating areas cannot be ignored . I say 'eating areas' because in this age of alternative space, a traditional
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