October 2009 - Posts

Oct
31

Green Watch: Treehugger.com and Words from the Senior Writer

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/31/2009 10:10:00 AM
"Suited Case" by Erik de Nijs via Treehugger.com We try on Style Sheet to regularly touch on green design , but our makeover obsession sometimes gets the better of us. While much of what we feature -- in this new world order -- has elements of Green ,
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Oct
30

Top 5 Friday: Fun With Wallpaper, Part One

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/30/2009 10:53:00 AM
What can't you do with wallpaper these days... It's such a versatile design element that packs a lot of style punch for your dollar. Of course, wallpaper can run you $5 to $500 dollars a roll, but as Scotch Mommy and I concluded last week: if you really
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Oct
29

Live Blogging of Holmes Inspection Episode 5: Join Us Tonight!

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Posted by Vanessa 10/29/2009 11:14:00 AM
Live Blogging time! 8pm EST -- It's my first time live blogging so go easy on me, okay? Tonight, Mike tells a couple looking for romance that their two fireplaces aren't the relaxing feature they hoped and of course, he makes it right in the end. J oin
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Oct
29

Event and Photo Gallery: Beautiful New Appliances

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/29/2009 8:34:00 AM
Boy did I luck out going to THIS event, at Caplan's Appliances in Toronto. Not that you would have to twist my arm otherwise, but the marketing team behind the launch of North America's first independently-owned Miele showroom , felt it appropriate to
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Oct
27

Photo Gallery: See what 25,000 Lit Pumpkins Looks Like!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/27/2009 8:30:00 AM
This is just to get you guys excited for a little last minute carving. Look at this exemplary spirit! Keene, New Hampshire (pop. 22,843), is the town known the world over – really, it’s world-famous –for its 20-year-long pumpkin carving tradition. The
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Oct
26

Video Question of the Week: How Scary is Too Scary? Share Your Stories!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/26/2009 4:36:00 PM
It’s funny, I walked around the office and got people to share their most frightening memories of trick or treating , and one story in particular seemed to come up again and again: “There was this one guy in my neighbourhood…” Yes, that one person that
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Oct
25

Halloween Decor: The HGTV.ca Flickr Group Gets Spooky

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Posted by Camille Hemming 10/25/2009 12:37:00 PM
The Halloween of today boasts an enhanced, graphical experience of extra ghoul that would make any grown up wish he were trick or treating again. There are still quite a few enthusiasts in our HGTV Flickr Group who are trying to keep the spirits alive!
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Oct
24

Bargain Saturday: Billy Turns 30

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Posted by Vanessa 10/24/2009 9:30:00 AM
Unless you're filthy rich and have all of your bookshelves custom made for your grand library, you've probably owned a Billy bookcase from Ikea . You've at least seen them in other people's homes. Well Ikea fans, it's Billy's 30th birthday and Ikea is
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Oct
23

Top 5 Friday: Easy No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/23/2009 8:00:00 PM
For many, squeezing a handful of pumpkin guts is as integral to Halloween as pumpkin pie, but increasingly, I'm seeing people trading in the annual pumpkin gutting for more inventive, less messy alternatives . I've got a two and half year old that's never
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Oct
23

Moving Mayhem: Bye Bye Wood Trim - Part 2

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Posted by Scotch Mommy 10/23/2009 1:10:00 PM
I promised a video of the fully primed trim and I am a woman of my word, even though it was so dark this morning we all thought it was the middle of the night. (When is daylight savings time coming?? I feel like a vampire.) Here is my little video, enjoy.
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Oct
22

Shoestring Makeover: Downtown Condo Bathroom

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Posted by Erin Jackson 10/22/2009 4:51:00 PM
Above: before, after Even though it’s the smallest room in my 550 square foot condo , up until last weekend, my bathroom has seen no love. Mismatched towels, a cluttered vanity, and a bare shower curtain liner held up by 11 (not 12) dollar store hooks,
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Oct
22

Live Blogging of Holmes Inspection: Join Us Tonight!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/22/2009 11:11:00 AM
Live Blogging time! 8pm EST -- Who’s up for it? Well, I am, for one, because as you may have noticed, I rarely skip an opportunity to chat (“Elana disrupts others around her” was a standard comment on my report cards for years). What’s Mike making right
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Oct
22

Video Interview: Cheeky Bryan Baeumler of Disaster DIY

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/22/2009 10:22:00 AM
So, yeah, Bryan Baeumler is a saucy guy. I know it sounds like I swoon with every host I interview, but what can I say? I’m an impressionable person. Anywhoo, at this past Toronto Fall Home Show I got Bryan in front of the HGTV.ca cam for a little status
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Oct
21

Moving Mayhem: Bye Bye Wood Trim

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Posted by Scotch Mommy 10/21/2009 2:51:00 PM
So after much hand-wringing and poll-taking, we finally took the plunge and started painting all the beautiful old oak trim in our 1930s west-end home. I have a teeny video for you to see what the trim looked like before. Tomorrow I will have another
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Oct
21

Design Dilemma with Cheryl Torrenueva: Could be a Grand Staircase

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/21/2009 8:11:00 AM
This week on Design Dilemma with our style steward, Cheryl Torrenueva , of Home Heist and Restaurant Makeover , we tackle a patchy staircase. With its many elements such as stair tread (top), stair riser (face), spindle, handrail, baseboard and possible
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Oct
20

Home Tour: Shabby Chic in New Brunswick

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 10/20/2009 12:35:00 PM
This summer I had the pleasure of visiting my good friend Jonathan and his roommate Lisa while I was passing through my hometown of Moncton , New Brunswick. And, as luck would have it, they have an adorable apartment with lots of amazing vintage finds.
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Oct
19

Question of the Week: In Real Estate, Who’s a Bigger Pain: Buyer or Seller?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/19/2009 9:06:00 AM
Ever had a series of open houses and sat in your car across the street while picky families with turned-up noses marched right out of your front door? Ever dismayed at a tiny condo that was over-renovated and way overpriced? Well it’s fall, and In the
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Oct
18

Shop Review: Fairhome Interiors in Burlington, Ontario

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/18/2009 10:29:00 AM
Nestled into downtown Burlington ’s shopping district rests Fairhome Interiors . The sleek and sophisticated interior opens to an equally stylish interior. Shoppers will find a store that houses both a home decor retail store and a decor consultation
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Oct
17

Bargain Saturday: Thrifty Decor on a Platter

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/17/2009 2:12:00 PM
Left: Etsy find, magnate tray , USD $17.00, right; my latest Value Village find, $1.99 As you may already know, I'm an obsessed vintage hound. I scour my local thrift stores at least once a week (and I have a family, which means I'm truly committed) for
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Oct
17

Join Us: Facebook and Twitter and Flickr, Oh My!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/17/2009 10:04:00 AM
Hey! You on the computer! Did you know that there's more to the HGTV.ca community than just good ole' Style Sheet? We're all over the internet - you can become a member of our Facebook group , follow us on Twitter , post your own home and garden shots
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Oct
16

An Umbrella Moment, Brought to you by Fall

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/16/2009 6:02:00 PM
Two things: gray, rainy days are yucky, and a good, sturdy, cheerful umbrella is hard to find. (Sturdy and cheerful are not often found in the same sentence.) A little while ago I was alerted to the Cheeky Umbrella company (photo above), based in – you
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Oct
16

Top 5 Friday: Autumn Gardening Tips

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Posted by Vanessa 10/16/2009 5:40:00 PM
Although I live in a condo and don't have a garden , I feel for you burgeoning green thumbs with nothing to do when the weather turns chilly and frost warnings threaten to take away your hobby until spring. Because I suspect that you may have given up
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Oct
15

Real People Reno: Woman vs. Kitchen

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/15/2009 4:22:00 PM
Dawn's kitchen before; Dawn's kitchen after. Dawn here, the woman implicated in my headline, is one of our cherished regulars. We cyber met while live chatting during an episode of Holmes Inspection , which btw, is happening again tonight . During our
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Oct
15

Live Blogging Event Tonight: Holmes Inspection, Episode 3

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Posted by Mia Rodak 10/15/2009 2:26:00 PM
Are we on episode three already? We are! Time is flying but there are still a lot of homes for Mike to tackle on his brand-new show, Holmes Inspection . This week Mike and the crew come to the rescue of David and San Yee who received a grade of "above
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Oct
15

Moving Mayhem: One Month in and We're Still Not Unpacked!

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Posted by Scotch Mommy 10/15/2009 11:31:00 AM
t's been just over a month since we moved and I'm getting a bit fed up with this ongoing feeling of discombobulation. On Saturday I spent a good two hours at our storage spaces (plural!) looking for my daughter's hockey gear, our winter coats and boots, all of our DVDs, and Hallowe'en costumes.
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Oct
13

Splurge vs. Steal: Mid Mod Pedestal Table - A $1500 Difference!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/13/2009 2:50:00 PM
I really don’t wish to spit the good folks at Knoll in the face, but people need to be reminded of this years-old discovery: The Saarinen Round Dining Table, $1,646 IKEA’s DOCKSTA Dining Table, $279 Debuting the in 1956, designer Eero Saarinen unveiled
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Oct
12

Question of the Week: How Do You Decorate For Halloween? (and a tour!)

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/12/2009 9:30:00 AM
While up on another floor one day, I was struck by the black and purple Halloween decor exploding from the cubicle (or pod as we call them around here, rather sci-fi-sounding, I think) of Kim Stringer. Of course, I had to ask her some questions (Why purple?
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Oct
10

Bargain Saturday: Autumn Berry Wreath

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/10/2009 9:45:00 AM
PC Home 20-inch Berry Wreath, $12.99 (PC hurricane and candle not included) image courtesy of PC Home I try not to do too much seasonal redecorating -- it's a slippery slope from "I'll just update a pillow or two..." to "I need a summer couch!" That said,
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Oct
09

Top 5 Friday: Trends and Styles in Window Coverings

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/9/2009 5:47:00 PM
I took a bit of a break from serious trend roundups in the last couple of weeks, I'll admit it. I had a lot of judgment pent up in me for some reason, so I did some cathartic unloading on a few unsuspecting decor items. It was fun though, and I'm good
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Oct
09

Real Estate Marathon This Weekend!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/9/2009 2:44:00 PM
When you're lying on the couch, resting and digesting, tune in to HGTV's How To Buy and Sell Marathon all long weekend. Starting Saturday at 2pm ET , we're airing our best real estate programming including six HGTV specials on everything from the 20 Best
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Oct
08

Magazine Review: Martha Stewart Living, October 2009

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/8/2009 7:03:00 PM
The Stats Title: Martha Stewart Living, October Issue Cover Price: $5.99 CAN Availability: Virtually everywhere Frequency: 12 times a year The Review Not a shocker, my choice this month. It's October, Thanksgiving and Halloween are upon us, and I'll be
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Oct
08

Macabre Chic: Give this Easy Halloween Craft a Try

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/8/2009 5:02:00 PM
Now don’t you go calling this tacky too ( like you did my ceramics lamp )! Don’t worry, I’m over it (not really.) Today’s Halloween craft I discovered last year while compiling a Halloween décor post for your viewing pleasure. I found a version of it
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Oct
08

Join HGTV.ca for the Live Blogging of Holmes Inspection – Tonight!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/8/2009 1:52:00 PM
A new show means lots to talk about, and a new show with Mike Holmes (and that Damon …), even more so! Live blogging is something we started on FoodNetwork.ca, with drama-licious shows like Chopped and Top Chef , and we think that Holmes Inspection is
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Oct
07

Cheryl Guts a Time Capsule Kitchen and Dining Room - See Before and Afters

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/7/2009 4:15:00 PM
Oh my lord is this ever a makeover! I mean, the befores are just too funny. So funny in fact, that when I asked Cheryl to send me a little background info, I was relived to learn that this house is not necessarily the norm out there, but an extreme that
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Oct
07

Moving Mayhem: Wallpaper It Up, Buttercup

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Posted by Scotch Mommy 10/7/2009 1:53:00 PM
There was a time, not too long ago (like, two days ago) where I would have fought up and down, tooth and nail, against putting wallpaper up anywhere in my home, except maybe a small powder room. And even then I might not have done it because of the difficulty
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Oct
06

Video Question of the Week: What Did You Splurge On in Your Home?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/6/2009 9:50:00 AM
Just as I dilute the shab of my vintage jeans, a Value Village shirt and grandma sweater with a little designer bag, I throw in a $4,000 dollar custom dining room table to elevate the sea of pre-loved furniture cluttering my home. Well, I don’t just ‘throw
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Oct
04

100% Design in London, UK

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/4/2009 9:58:00 AM
If there’s one thing London loves, it’s design in all forms. Straight on the tail of London’s world-famous fashion week, the 100% Design event exhibited innovative design in all forms this past four days. With hundreds of exhibitors, the fair is a decor
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Oct
03

Video Interview: Colin and Justin LOVE Canadiana!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/3/2009 9:10:00 AM
Who doesn’t, I ask you? But still, it’s nice to get a nod from the style-licious (and all-around-a-licious) Colin and Justin , who just yesterday lent their gravitational force to help raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society . But when I accosted
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Oct
02

Memory Lane: Top 5 Forgotten Gems

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/2/2009 7:01:00 PM
Boy did this one give us a rollicking good time in the office. I had to close the list for submissions so that we could get on with our day – the discussion got a bit out of hand… What can be said about the following five items that could rival the memories
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Oct
02

Mike Holmes Spotting and a Giveaway: The Launch of Holmes Inspection

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/2/2009 5:24:00 PM
Mike and the HGTV.ca Team Making It Right! From the left: Camille, Alicia, Mike Holmes, Mia, Vanessa. Did you watch it? We did! With the man himself in our midst. Mike and his power crew – the team , friends and family including Mike Junior and daughter
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Oct
02

Tour Home Heist Homes in Toronto this Weekend

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 10/2/2009 3:50:00 PM
Colin and Justin kicked off their After the Heist tour last night at Toronto's Metropolitan Hotel. The event (which benefits the Canadian Cancer Society) is an 18 home tour of some of Toronto's heisted homes in their current state. Some have remained
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Oct
01

Makeover: The Tastemakers Gift Lounge

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Posted by Nadine Sharon Anglin 10/1/2009 5:20:00 PM
Do you remember that episode of Design Inc . where Sarah Richardson and her team made over that couple’s amazing condo in a “cookies and cream” theme? I’ve always loved that particular episode because the minute Sarah used that analogy I totally got the
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