March 2010 - Posts


Ask an Agent: What’s the Best Offer Strategy?  Discuss: Sarah's House Episode 4, The Kitchen Book: What Kind of Modern Are You? Exclusive Video: Rod and Nat Talk Baby, Baby Room and Love!  Home Tour: Designer Tricks = Unique Condo Elegance Live Blogging Event Tonight: Sarah's House 3, Episode 4 Flickr Round Up: Lighten Up Spring Kick-Off Question of the Week: How Much Would You Pay for Patio Furniture? Live Blogging Tonight: The Season Finale of Marriage Under Construction! Bargain Saturday: 3 Things You Can Do with Wallpaper Samples This Weekend Sarah Richardson Makeover Madness: Round 4 Video Tour: Visiting Bryan Baeumler's House, Part 3: The Family Quarters Getaway Tour: Gaia Eco-Hotel & Reserve – No Hostels for This Girl! Top 5 Friday: Patio Trends A Designer's Real Reno: Glen Peloso Tells All About His Home's Makeover Makeover: Bryan Baeumler's House of Bryan Kitchen Design Dilemma: Scott McGillivray Helps with a Tight Bathroom Layout Discuss: Sarah's House Season 3, Episode 3: Main Bath Steal vs Splurge: Patio Dining Set -- 8-Piece Cheaper than 5-Piece?  Live Blogging Event Tonight: Sarah's House 3, Episode 3 Exclusive Video: Rod and Nat's Blingy, Chef-y Kitchen, and Some Comedy Getaway Question of the Week with Glen Peloso: Sunny Yellow for the Walls - Cheerful or Hateful?  Live Blogging Tonight: Marriage Under Construction, Episode 12 Sarah Richardson March Makeover Madness: Round 3 Top 5 Friday: Easy Decor Made Out of Sweaters!  Video Tour: Visiting Bryan Baeumler's House, Part 2: Basement of Dreams  Makeover: Home To Flip Entrance/Living Room Photo Gallery: Luscious Flower Art at Canada Blooms '10 (March 17 - 21) Getaway Gallery: Flying like Hotcakes: Vacation Condos in Playa del Carmen, Mexico Ask an Agent: Why is There Such a Range of Condo Maintenance Fees?  Discuss: Sarah's House Season 3, Episode 2: Main Bedrooms Live Blogging Event Tonight: Sarah's House 3, Episode 2 Photo Gallery: Marriage Under Construction Room Transformations Getaway Question of the Week: Theme Decor from Faraway Places -- Not for You?  Live Blogging Tonight: Marriage Under Construction, Episode 11 Bargain Saturday: Industrial Stencils Make a Strong Statement Sarah Richardson March Makeover Madness: Round Two Video Tour: Visiting Bryan Baeumler's Dream Home, Part 1 Makeover: An Above-Ground Income Property New Condo Concept: Beyond Flooring and Counter Tops at ART Condos  Getaway: Las Vegas Dream Suites -- High Roller for a Day Exclusive Video: A Regal Library for Down-to-Earth Rod and Nat Getaway Question of the Week: Hotels: Comfort and Amenities Or Charm and Character?  Spring Schedule: New Shows, New Seasons, New Episodes! Live Blogging Tonight at 9:30: Marriage Under Construction, Episode 10 Sarah Richardson March Makeover Madness! Top 5 Friday: Hot Hosts, Part 2: The Ladies (And an Apology to Bryan Baeumler) New Restaurant To Be Made Over: Lynn Crawford and Cherie Stinson in Business Makeover: A Basement I'd Actually Live In Real People Buying Condos: The Blind Faith of Pre-Construction Send Us Your Design and Real Estate Dilemmas!  Book: Prefabulous + Sustainable Getaway Spotlight: Where to Stay in Sunny San Diego Exclusive Video: Rod is a Diva, and an Awkward Family Photo Getaway Question of the Week: Do You Still Buy Souvenirs?  Spotlight on Vancouver Wrap Up: The Highlights  Live Blogging Tonight: Marriage Under Construction, Episode 9 
 

Ask an Agent: What’s the Best Offer Strategy?

It's time for another installment of Ask an Agent where you have the opportunity to ask an actual real estate agent questions about buying and selling. Our gal of expertise is Avryll McNair of Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage . She’s been selling and
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Discuss: Sarah's House Episode 4, The Kitchen

Sorry for the delay, we were experiencing some technical difficulties this morning. Were you glad to see the kitchen makeover so early in the season? I love a kitchen reno, and we know you all do as well. And when it's Sarah Richardson 's farmhouse kitchen,
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Book: What Kind of Modern Are You?

The Stats Title: American Modern, by Thomas O'Brien Price: $64.99 Availability: April 1, 2010 at major bookstores everywhere The Book "Modern" is interpreted in so many ways; it's not as black and white as you might think. If you crinkle your nose at
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Exclusive Video: Rod and Nat Talk Baby, Baby Room and Love!

Nat, Rod and baby Abigail. *Tear* I can't believe it's over!!!! Thank god we've got the whole season in our video centre , so that I can revisit my favourite Rod and Nat moments such as when Rod makes Melissa the designer cry. OK, that's not really my
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Home Tour: Designer Tricks = Unique Condo Elegance

New place + busy + some money = hire a designer. At least that's my math. But before those of us missing the third variable in the equation go dismissing the following home tour , remember that we can learn from that which we cannot afford -- that's what
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Live Blogging Event Tonight: Sarah's House 3, Episode 4

Unlike my super design savvy counterpart Elana, I must declare my ignorance in the art of decor selection. With that being said Sarah Richardson is so amazing, she draws me in every week. This season is infectious--I can now eye a good tub in a scrap
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Flickr Round Up: Lighten Up

When the weather starts getting warmer most of us put the coats in the closet, bring out brighter colours and shed the weight of winter. Unless you're packing up to head to the second house in a warmer climate, changing small sections in your home is
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Spring Kick-Off Question of the Week: How Much Would You Pay for Patio Furniture?

"Alfresco" dining set, Crate & Barrel , approx. $2,200 I have been looking. Boy, have I been looking. I mentioned earlier that my friend and neighbour is on a mad tear to find a set ASAP, and I have been lending my detective services to help. Needless
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Live Blogging Tonight: The Season Finale of Marriage Under Construction!

Can you believe the season finale is here already? Like a lot of you, I feel like Nat and Rod have become friends of mine over the past 12 episodes (and not just because Elana and I met them on our exclusive tour , but because they're so down-to-earth
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Bargain Saturday: 3 Things You Can Do with Wallpaper Samples This Weekend

You may be hoarding some pretty bits of wallpaper you just can't part with; samples from the last time you were shopping around or scrap paper from a recent craft project. Here are three easy and quick projects you can take on this weekend to engage your
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Sarah Richardson Makeover Madness: Round 4

Thanks to everyone who voted on our Facebook fan pag e in this week's Makeover Madness ! The kitchen and dining room from Sarah's House Season 1 took on the same from Season 2. So far, the score is 2-1 in favour of the rooms from Season 1 -- will this
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Video Tour: Visiting Bryan Baeumler's House, Part 3: The Family Quarters

Little Charlotte's Room We're one episode away from the full reveal on House of Bryan ! You guys will love it -- the aesthetic truly has wide appeal. Today I bring you another installment of my extensive tour of Bryan and Sarah Baeumler's homestead, in
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Getaway Tour: Gaia Eco-Hotel & Reserve – No Hostels for This Girl!

Nine days exploring Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast included a wide variety of accommodations; a lovely boutique B&B; a tin roofed jungle hut; a bunk in a dusty youth hostel next to a bus station (which I later learned was a significant hub for
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Top 5 Friday: Patio Trends

We were recently invited into the showroom for PC Home to experience their patio & bbq collection for 2010. And we were quite pleased with what we saw, I won't lie. Those of us who don't have backyards started contemplating how quickly we could sell
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A Designer's Real Reno: Glen Peloso Tells All About His Home's Makeover

Designers are people too! They have homes -- not always extravagant -- which they find themselves renovating just like the rest of us. Most importantly, it doesn't always happen on TV, like Sarah's House , House of Bryan , or Home to Flip with Peter Fallico.
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Makeover: Bryan Baeumler's House of Bryan Kitchen

There are only two episodes left of House of Bryan ! Tonight at 9pm , his wife Sarah and protege Adam plan to surprise a busy Bryan with a garage and front yard makeover. But how has the interior been coming along? My favourite room so far is the kitchen
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Design Dilemma: Scott McGillivray Helps with a Tight Bathroom Layout

Get on board the design train, because we're starting to dole out free advice! Where are you going to get that in today's day, I ask you? Why here on Style Sheet of course! With Scott McGill-a-babe, no less. (I may get in trouble for that...) Scott McGillivray
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Discuss: Sarah's House Season 3, Episode 3: Main Bath

How about that painted bath tub?! I loved it, and the fabric Sarah chose as well -- find out where she bought everything you see in the room and get the paint colours in the Shopping Guide for this episode. You can always find the shopping info in each
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Steal vs Splurge: Patio Dining Set -- 8-Piece Cheaper than 5-Piece?

Sears Home patio dining set , $499; PC Home patio dining set, $399, available where PC Home is carried. With the snow gone in Ontario and the Crocuses already poking through, it's hard not to think patio , balcony or backyard . As such, my good friend
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Live Blogging Event Tonight: Sarah's House 3, Episode 3

Hmmm....Mixed reviews on the " Main Bedrooms" episode , huh guys? Still, I see that love for Sarah and Tommy does not wane, as any remotely judgmental comment from y'all was promptly followed by, "...but still love you Sarah!" Have to admit, I love reading
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Exclusive Video: Rod and Nat's Blingy, Chef-y Kitchen, and Some Comedy

Kitchen and first floor, "After" Only one episode left people!!! I am going to miss Hot Rod and cutie pie Nat... Will have to bug Rod through Twitter every once in a while (you should bug us through Twitter as well -- follow! ) Whadja think of the kitchen
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Getaway Question of the Week with Glen Peloso: Sunny Yellow for the Walls - Cheerful or Hateful?

The notion is quite common: you want a warm, cheerful space, a brightening up so to speak; a touch of sunshine. So what do you do? Why paint the walls yellow of course! And it makes very good, logical sense. Yellow is warm, a getaway colour -- the colour
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Live Blogging Tonight: Marriage Under Construction, Episode 12

Episode 12: It's the second to last episode and I'm a little sad that we'll have to say goodbye to Rod and Nat soon. Looking on the bright side, tonight's episode promises to be eventful. Nat is only a month away from making Rod a daddy and the couple
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Sarah Richardson March Makeover Madness: Round 3

Thanks again to all our Facebook Fans for voting in this week's match-up! So far, Sarah's House Season 1 has been victorious twice over Season 2 in our weekly March Makeover Madness. In Round 1 , the basement family room gained more votes than the main
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Top 5 Friday: Easy Decor Made Out of Sweaters!

Spring is here. It is in Ontario, anyway, and any weekend now I'm going to do the customary wardrobe swap where I make room for spring jackets, light shoes and canvas bags in lieu of the heavy coats, several pairs of Sorels, and heavy knit sweaters that
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Video Tour: Visiting Bryan Baeumler's House, Part 2: Basement of Dreams

Basement "Before" Did you watch tonight's epi of House of Bryan ? He's such a funny dude. I know first hand as I had the pleasure of visiting B Baeum, as I've taken to calling him, for an extensive tour of his recently completed dream home . And you guys
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Makeover: Home To Flip Entrance/Living Room

If you haven't caught the new season of Home To Flip yet, I'll catch you up right now. Host Peter Fallico has purchased his second home to flip (this is season two) and has begun the renovations. In episode 2 , Peter and his team tackle the entrance and
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Photo Gallery: Luscious Flower Art at Canada Blooms '10 (March 17 - 21)

I look forward to the Canada Blooms Flower and Garden Festival each year because I love to see all the beautiful award winning flowers and it's a sign that spring is just around the corner. Highlights from this year's show ranged from bouqets, floral
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Getaway Gallery: Flying like Hotcakes: Vacation Condos in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Right photo via LocoGringo.com White powder sand and crystal blue Caribbean waters coupled with a walkable town bustling with shops, restaurants and boutique hotels is what makes Playa del Carmen on Mexico's Mayan Coast one of the fastest growing cities
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Ask an Agent: Why is There Such a Range of Condo Maintenance Fees?

It's time for another installment of Ask an Agent where you have the opportunity to ask an actual real estate agent questions about buying and selling. Our gal of expertise is Avryll McNair of Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage . She’s been selling and
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Discuss: Sarah's House Season 3, Episode 2: Main Bedrooms

So....what did you all think of last night's Sarah's House ? Which bedroom did you like better, the east or the north? Personally, I'm a sucker for an old timey quilt and I looove that brass bed, so it's the north side for me. If you missed it, you can
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Live Blogging Event Tonight: Sarah's House 3, Episode 2

Yes! We ARE live blogging this season's most awaited show: Sarah's House 3 : The Farm. We skipped blogging the premiere because we thought you might want to languish in the Sarah bliss alone, but now we want to join in! This week, after setting up a welcoming
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Photo Gallery: Marriage Under Construction Room Transformations

Seeing as this week's epi was part one of two, I shall hold off until its conclusion to post the related behind-the-scenes video, from HGTV.ca's extensive visit with Rod and Nat. I won't leave you hanging however, so to keep the love alive here's a photo
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Getaway Question of the Week: Theme Decor from Faraway Places -- Not for You?

Room from Debbie Travis's Facelift The word ' theme' sends a signal to the hairs on the back of my neck to get ready, because if the words 'room' or 'decor' follow, those hairs will most certainly stand up. No, themed decor is not at all for me. As a
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Live Blogging Tonight: Marriage Under Construction, Episode 11

Episode 11: I don't know why I keep lucking out and getting to host live blogging on the nights when it's part 1 of a 2-parter, but I'm not going to question it, and instead just count my lucky stars. This week's episode is going to be huge and here's
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Bargain Saturday: Industrial Stencils Make a Strong Statement

The stencil selection at your local craft or paint store can be painfully "country." There are lots of scroll-y, floral, precious stencils out there, but I'm just not all that into them. I'm not saying I don't like floral patterns (I've got my share of
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Sarah Richardson March Makeover Madness: Round Two

Thanks to all our Facebook fans for voting on this week's Sarah Richardson Makeover Matchup ! In Round 1 , the basement/media room from season 1 beat out the above ground media room from season 2 . Round 2 brought the bathroom battle -- the master bathroom
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Video Tour: Visiting Bryan Baeumler's Dream Home, Part 1

Did you happen to catch the latest episode of House of Bryan ? Nice bedroom eh? The room is huge, that fireplace is something else and the closet is a regular Sex and The City dream. In fact, I paid a visit to the recently completed Baeumler residence
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Makeover: An Above-Ground Income Property

While Scott McGillivray does renovate and make over a lot of basement apartments, this episode of Income Property takes place above ground . Adam is a smart guy -- not only is he a PhD student, but he purchased a triplex in an urban neighbourhood (read:
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New Condo Concept: Beyond Flooring and Counter Tops at ART Condos

A few weeks ago CJ of foodnetwork.ca , and I, attended a most elegant opening luncheon for the sales centre of a new condo concept . The relatively low -- 11 stories -- building is slotted to rise in Toronto's trendiest downtown neighbourhood of Queen
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Getaway: Las Vegas Dream Suites -- High Roller for a Day

Wynn Fairway Villa, photo courtesy of The Wynn Jessica, Elana and I recently took a caffeine-fueled jaunt to Las Vegas to attend and cover the larger-than-life home furnishings show at The Las Vegas World Market Center . As part of the offerings of the
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Exclusive Video: A Regal Library for Down-to-Earth Rod and Nat

Did you enjoy that Epi? (As in 'Episode'?) When Alicia and I visited with the couple, the library wasn't quite completed, so I enjoyed this evening's reveal along with the rest of you. And what a transformation! They hadn't even stained the built-ins
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Getaway Question of the Week: Hotels: Comfort and Amenities Or Charm and Character?

Until recently, a hotel room like the modern pink and turquoise one below was my absolute ideal. That is until I visited Costa Rica and was treated to the rustic charm of the lovely room with the tiled floors and floaty curtains below. While it's nice
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Spring Schedule: New Shows, New Seasons, New Episodes!

Our new spring schedule starts today Monday, March 8 ! There will be new seasons of your favourite shows ( Sarah's House and Home To Flip , anyone?), new shows to get you hooked, as well as new episodes of shows like Holmes Inspection, Dear Genevieve
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Live Blogging Tonight at 9:30: Marriage Under Construction, Episode 10

Remember that painted portrait of Rod I posted in my last video exclusive ? Well I found the actual photo! It was taken for TheStar.com, and now it all makes sense. Alicia and I thought Rod looked like Common the rapper in this painting, but we see now
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Sarah Richardson March Makeover Madness!

Can you feel the excitement building? Everyone's favourite designer (and HGTV's #1 host), Sarah Richardson , has a new season of Sarah's House starting this Tuesday, March 9 at 9pm ET/PT! This time, Sarah hits the country and buys a farmhouse to overhaul
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Top 5 Friday: Hot Hosts, Part 2: The Ladies (And an Apology to Bryan Baeumler)

Clockwise from the top: Sandra Rinomato, Sarah Richardson, Samantha Pynn, Cheryl Torrenueva, Kate Campbell So, I knew this was going to happen: Bryan Baeumler fans got all up in my space about not having included him in last week's Top 5 Hot Male Hosts
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New Restaurant To Be Made Over: Lynn Crawford and Cherie Stinson in Business

No matter how many seasons Restaurant Makeover ran for (I think it was a zillion), it wasn't enough for me! When I was on maternity leave I watched that show on both Food Network and HGTV, favouring Lynn and Corbin Tomaszeski in the kitchen, and Cherie
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Makeover: A Basement I'd Actually Live In

The team on Income Property does some pretty amazing things with basements. That Scott McGillivray is not only one of HGTV's hotties , he's one talented host. This decrepit basement became an income suite for couple Allison and Rob who were in need of
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Real People Buying Condos: The Blind Faith of Pre-Construction

As many of us know, few things are more nerve wracking and empowering than purchasing your first home . With experts touting that getting into the market is always better sooner rather than later, there's been a country-wide boom in real estate that hasn't
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Send Us Your Design and Real Estate Dilemmas!

Got a question? Let’s open the floodgates! Send us your design and real estate dilemmas and we'll get one of our hosts to answer them! Right now we've got Scott McGillivray ready to share his expertise on anything from creating an income suite to decorating
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Book: Prefabulous + Sustainable

The Stats Title: Prefabulous + Sustainable: Building and Customizing an Affordable, Energy-Efficient Home Price: $32.50 Availability: April 1, 2010 at major bookstores everywhere The Book Green decor is a challenging enough undertaking for a lot of us
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Getaway Spotlight: Where to Stay in Sunny San Diego

Picture this: a sunny city with beaches and one of the most agreeable climates in the the world, bursting with culture, a dynamic restaurant scene, and a plethora of luxurious and unique hotels. Though the official name for this incredible vacation destination
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Exclusive Video: Rod is a Diva, and an Awkward Family Photo

Isn't that a gorgeous photo? Nat is the only one that makes this look OK, and not like a bad highschool party that didn't quite get the turnout everyone had hoped for... Well you can see the making of this photo in the video below, because sneaky camera
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Getaway Question of the Week: Do You Still Buy Souvenirs?

Do people still do that? I mean, really, what can you buy for under $10 that won't look cheap? And let's be honest here, nobody spends more than $10 for a souvenir because if they do, it ceases to be a souvenir and becomes a gift. I do, however, understand
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Spotlight on Vancouver Wrap Up: The Highlights

Clockwise from the top; condos at Athletes' Village; Gastown neighbourhood in Vancouver; Shangri-La Hotel tower; Athletes' Village common grounds Even though I didn't love the Closing Ceremonies for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, I am going to miss
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Live Blogging Tonight: Marriage Under Construction, Episode 9

Episode 9: The next room up on the renovation agenda is the den . This will be the entertainment hub of the house and the room they’ll likely spend the most time in. There’s a lot of construction in this space. While Rod has some adventures working out,
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