April 2010 - Posts


Top Five Friday: Decor Items that are Suddenly Everywhere Video Exclusive: Sarah Richardson Dishes on Paint and Colour Real People Living in Condos: Finding Shades for that Striking Wall of Windows Makeover: Home To Flip Season 2 Master Bedroom Jim Caruk Opens Build It Yourself Learning Centres in TO Design Dilemma: Scott McGillivray on Painting Kitchen Cabinets  The Green Geek 4: DIY Headboard From Skids Discuss: Sarah's House Episode 8, Family Bath Book Giveaway: New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques Live Blogging Event: Sarah's House, Episode 8: The Family Bath Question of the Week: Have You Done Any Spring Cleaning Yet? Top 5 Friday: Backyard DIY Ideas Makeover: Home To Flip Season 2, Kitchen The Green Geek 3: Water-Wasting Facts and Energy-Saving Solutions Discuss: Sarah's House Episode 7, The Kids' Bedrooms New Feature, HGTV.ca Original Home Tour: Alix and Fiona, Toronto Live Blogging Event: Sarah's House Episode 7, Kids' Bedrooms Question of the Week: Which Kitchen Cabinets Are Better for Resale?  HGTV Goes Green Marathon 10am - 3pm ET Fan Shout Outs: Hello From Facebook and Twitter Top 5 Friday + 1: Six Semi-Unique Ways to Display Wall Art Real People Living in Condos: DIY Cork Board Wall Our Evening with Sarah, Para and Canadian Design's Finest Spring Makeover: A Wonderland-Worthy Outdoor Dining Room The Green Geek 2: Upcycling and Decorating with Reused Items Discuss: Sarah's House Episode 6, The Living Room Live Blogging Event: Sarah's House Episode 6: The Living Room Lunchtime Fix: 15 Best Backyards Photo Gallery Question of the Week: Are Antiques Made of Endangered Materials Okay? Video Tour: The 2010 Dream Home: Kid's Bedroom and Playroom Spotlight: Three Reasons Why Edmonton Looks Good Bargain Satuday: Sunny Fabrics for Around $10/Yard  Splurge vs Steal: Heavenly Hurricanes Top 5 Friday + 1: Outdoor Lighting Ideas Exclusive Interview: Apartment Therapy LA Correspondents Talk Trends Video Tour: The 2010 Dream Home: Foyer, Dining, Kitchen, Living Room Makeover: Sarah's Farm Kitchen Design Dilemma with Scott McGillivray: Carving Living AND Dining from a Small Layout Video: The Green Geek on Gas Emissions and VOCs Discuss: Sarah's House Episode 5, The Dining Room Magazine: House Beautiful, April '10: The New Look of Wood Model Home Tour: What Your 3-Bdrm New-Build Could Look Like Live Blogging Event: Sarah's House Episode 5, The Dining Room Spring Question of the Week: Are Dark Wood Floors a Mistake? Sarah Richardson Makeover Madness Ultimate Fan Favourite Winner Spring Schedule: New Shows and Seasons Starting Monday! Top 5 Friday: Five Simple Ways to Freshen Up Any Interior Video Tour: Bryan Baeumler's House, Part 4: The Great Rooms Makeover: Home To Flip Main Floor Bedroom 
 
Apr
30

Top Five Friday: Decor Items that are Suddenly Everywhere

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Posted by Mia Rodak 4/30/2010 7:09:00 PM
There's an adage that goes something like, 'once you've seen something three times it's officially a trend '. Personally, I think that when it comes to home decor items , trends creep up rather slowly, and then something that you spotted just once or
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Apr
30

Video Exclusive: Sarah Richardson Dishes on Paint and Colour

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/30/2010 4:30:00 PM
A few weeks ago Vanessa, camera dude Dave and I, attended the Para Paint unveiling of Sarah Richardson 's Designer Palette . Sarah and Tommy were there, along with a whole slew of designerarti ( Peter Fallico , Sam Pynn , Julia Black , Arren Williams
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Apr
29

Real People Living in Condos: Finding Shades for that Striking Wall of Windows

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Posted by Guest Blogger 4/29/2010 5:58:00 PM
When it finally came time to inhabit our empty, concrete condo, the first thing we did was prop up cardboard moving boxes against our wall of floor-to-ceiling windows . The makeshift cardboard blinds provided privacy, sure, but after a week of picking
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Apr
29

Makeover: Home To Flip Season 2 Master Bedroom

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Posted by Vanessa 4/29/2010 12:25:00 PM
Only Peter Fallico could take a dirty old attic and transform it into this lovely loft bedroom. This Home To Flip reno turned a two-bedroom house into a three-bedroom house with square footage to spare — something that will obviously add value when it
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Apr
29

Jim Caruk Opens Build It Yourself Learning Centres in TO

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/29/2010 9:36:00 AM
Yesterday morn I visited one of Toronto's fastest growing urban nabes, Liberty Village , where an old Victorian carriage house is now home to Jim Caruk 's BiY Learning Centre . It's his way of "...giving back", as he said during our chat. The builder,
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Apr
28

Design Dilemma: Scott McGillivray on Painting Kitchen Cabinets

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/28/2010 10:18:00 PM
I saw him today ! At the unveiling of Jim Caruk's BiY -- Built it Yourself -- Learning Centre in Toronto. I was sneaking around taking photos (follow-up post coming tomorrow morn), when a terribly striking young man tapped me on the shoulder...and it
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Apr
28

The Green Geek 4: DIY Headboard From Skids

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/28/2010 2:37:00 PM
We've come to the last Wednesday in April which means the final episode of The Green Geek with Julia Black , assistant designer on Pure Design . But don't worry if this is the first time you've heard of it -- you can watch all the episodes in our Video
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Apr
28

Discuss: Sarah's House Episode 8, Family Bath

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/28/2010 10:16:00 AM
The end is approaching...only two episodes of Sarah's House left! This week, Sarah and Tommy took on the family bath , not to be confused with the yellow main bath we saw earlier this season, which serves guests. The family bath has to be functional enough
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Apr
27

Book Giveaway: New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/27/2010 5:39:00 PM
The Stats Title: New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques, American Horticultural Society Price: $60 Availability: Now, in most bookstores. The Book This is the latest release from the American Horticultural Society , that gracious establishment which
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Apr
27

Live Blogging Event: Sarah's House, Episode 8: The Family Bath

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/27/2010 2:24:00 PM
Hey hey, it’s bathroom time again! People love bathroom design almost as much as they love Sarah, and that buttery main bath that Sarah did in episode 4 was a definite favourite. And now we get a second hit! In tonight's episode, this one bathroom must
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Apr
26

Question of the Week: Have You Done Any Spring Cleaning Yet?

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/26/2010 10:25:00 AM
Quick back story: I've been living in my apartment for four and a half years, I'm moving next weekend and I have to rid my life of years worth of clutter . I'm not good at getting rid of things (hence the years of clutter), so I had no idea what to expect.
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Apr
23

Top 5 Friday: Backyard DIY Ideas

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/23/2010 3:00:00 PM
We're all about doing it yourself around these parts and warmer weather means outdoor projects . So, for your inspiration pleasure (and mine!) here are our top 5 backyard DIY ideas. Planters Left: via Apartment Therapy ; right: via Family Chic You can
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Apr
22

Makeover: Home To Flip Season 2, Kitchen

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Posted by Vanessa 4/22/2010 1:08:00 PM
In season two of Peter Fallico 's Home To Flip , the designer is taking some risks. In this week's episode, Peter renovated the kitchen but instead of knocking down walls for the ever-popular open-concept kitchen, he decided to keep the galley kitchen,
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Apr
21

The Green Geek 3: Water-Wasting Facts and Energy-Saving Solutions

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/21/2010 12:30:00 PM
It's Wednesday and you know what that means... a new episode of The Green Geek with Julia Black of Pure Design . We've already learned about gas emissions and VOCs and upcycling and reusable decor ; this week it's all about conserving water and saving
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Apr
21

Discuss: Sarah's House Episode 7, The Kids' Bedrooms

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/21/2010 10:50:00 AM
I love when Sarah and Tommy face off in design wars. It's good TV! What did you think of last night's kids' room makeover showdown? Are you team Tommy or team Sarah? What was your favourite part? I know a few of you were turned off by the advertising...Sound
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Apr
20

New Feature, HGTV.ca Original Home Tour: Alix and Fiona, Toronto

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/20/2010 3:00:00 PM
Lucky Elana is in Mexico this week, so I'm happy to announce a new feature here on Style Sheet that I hope will get you readers excited! Take a peek inside real homes of real people , with our new editorial feature, the HGTV.ca Original Home Tour . And
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Apr
20

Live Blogging Event: Sarah's House Episode 7, Kids' Bedrooms

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Posted by Camille Hemming 4/20/2010 10:59:00 AM
When you know it fits but not necessarily how, in comes Sarah to bring it to life. Last week’s large living room was tackled by mixing traditional antiques with modern pieces, textures and colour. This week Sarah and Tommy show me how to decorate for
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Apr
19

Question of the Week: Which Kitchen Cabinets Are Better for Resale?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/19/2010 10:06:00 AM
My friends and next-door neighbours are renovating their first floor. Sidebar: it's not fun living next door to me because I'm ALWAYS up in your space, mining your home and private sanctuary for stories I can air out on the blog -- I'm a liability. Anywhoo.
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Apr
18

HGTV Goes Green Marathon 10am - 3pm ET

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/18/2010 9:00:00 AM
HGTV celebrates Earth Day with a marathon tour of some of the World's Greenest Homes and special eco-friendly-themed episodes of House Hunters . Then, get some great green ideas for your own home with the HGTV special 20 Ways Your Home Can Save The Planet.
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Apr
17

Fan Shout Outs: Hello From Facebook and Twitter

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/17/2010 10:45:00 AM
Happy Saturday! Have you joined our Facebook fan page or followed us on Twitter yet? It's just another way to get more from HGTV.ca , whether it's seeing Tweets or Twitpics in real time from events we cover, receiving daily tips, TV schedule info and
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Apr
16

Top 5 Friday + 1: Six Semi-Unique Ways to Display Wall Art

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/16/2010 9:54:00 PM
This is in boycott of the gallery wall . I have a gallery wall . I am a self-hater. If I see another magazine editorial featuring a wall of 'artistic happenstance', I may have to tear the page out and chew it. (That's too much, I agree. Sorry.) But there
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Apr
15

Real People Living in Condos: DIY Cork Board Wall

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Posted by Guest Blogger 4/15/2010 8:32:00 PM
If I have anything to share in regards to our new adventures in inhabitance, it is that loft ownership and compromise are constant companions. Because of the open concept and the endless bare surfaces, every addition to our home has to perform with maximum
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Apr
15

Our Evening with Sarah, Para and Canadian Design's Finest

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Posted by Vanessa 4/15/2010 11:20:00 AM
Last night Elana, videographer Dave Kim and I attended a design-star studded event for Para Paints at Toronto's Gardiner Museum. Sarah Richardson was the exciting special guest and announced her new Sarah Richardson for Para designer palette. Some of
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Apr
15

Spring Makeover: A Wonderland-Worthy Outdoor Dining Room

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Posted by Vanessa 4/15/2010 10:45:00 AM
This charming outdoor dining room makeover comes courtesy of Take It Outside . It's one of my favourite Kelly Deck designs because it has a whimsical Victorian Alice-in-Wonderland feel. The homeowners wanted their backyard to match the richly adorned
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Apr
14

The Green Geek 2: Upcycling and Decorating with Reused Items

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/14/2010 2:45:00 PM
We're back with a new episode of The Green Geek , our eco-friendly web series with host Julia Black from Pure Design . This week is all about the catch word of DIY decorating : upcycling . How do you reuse items in your home? What should you look for
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Apr
14

Discuss: Sarah's House Episode 6, The Living Room

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/14/2010 10:00:00 AM
So... S arah's House fans, what did you think of the living room extension? Do you think it blends with the older part of the home's vintage style? What about Tommy's coat of arms? The outdoor siding? Leave your comments below! See all the photos from
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Apr
13

Live Blogging Event: Sarah's House Episode 6: The Living Room

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Posted by Mia Rodak 4/13/2010 4:10:00 PM
Seasons 3 of Sarah's House is coming close to being half over and the once run-down farmhouse is starting to become the stunning country retreat of Sarah's dreams. This week Sarah and Tommy tackle the livingroom and you can bet it will become a space
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Apr
13

Lunchtime Fix: 15 Best Backyards Photo Gallery

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
Time for another Lunchtime Fix , where we create a visual feas t of photos to peruse while you escape to the Internet for a little brain vacation. Spring has emerged across much of our lovely country, so I was inspired to bring you the best in backyard
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Apr
12

Question of the Week: Are Antiques Made of Endangered Materials Okay?

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Posted by Vanessa 4/12/2010 2:02:00 PM
From left: Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Tra y; Crocodile Skin Travelling Trunk ; Ivory-handled cutlery I recently inherited a small carved elephant from my late grandmother. When I got it home and inspected it a little closer, I realized that it's
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Apr
12

Video Tour: The 2010 Dream Home: Kid's Bedroom and Playroom

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/12/2010 12:05:00 PM
Last week , I brought you parts 1 and 2 of the 2010 Dream Home Tour , which included the exterior, foyer, dining room, kitchen, living room and mudroom. Part 3 is all about the children . Sharon Grech , Cityline decor expert and Benjamin Moore colour
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Apr
11

Spotlight: Three Reasons Why Edmonton Looks Good

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/11/2010 11:12:00 AM
By Catherine Dunwoody I spent some time back in my hometown of Edmonton recently. Even though I’ve always been a softie for this city – here’s my unbiased update on how the ‘Chuk (for all you who don't know, 'Chuk is short for 'Edmonchuk', a nickname
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Apr
10

Bargain Satuday: Sunny Fabrics for Around $10/Yard

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 4/10/2010 8:50:00 AM
I'm taking a sewing class later this month. (I'm absolutely clueless about sewing machines!) So, I'm on the hunt for fabric for my class. There are a some very good and very large fabric stores in or close to my neighbourhood, but it can be very intimidating.
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Apr
09

Splurge vs Steal: Heavenly Hurricanes

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Posted by Guest Blogger 4/9/2010 5:29:00 PM
Hurricane collection , West Elm; 8" diameter, $29, 12" diameter, $59, Garden Stake, $19; Abra Hurricane (far right), Crate & Barrel; $109 The only kind of hurricane you’ll be wanting in your backyards this season is the kind that emits a soft, heavenly
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Apr
09

Top 5 Friday + 1: Outdoor Lighting Ideas

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Posted by Vanessa 4/9/2010 1:01:00 PM
As Canadians, patio weather often means being able to store our down-filled winter coats until November. Whether you're already shivering in your backyard or waiting for warmer temperatures to bust out, the time will come when you'll want to stay outdoors
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Apr
08

Exclusive Interview: Apartment Therapy LA Correspondents Talk Trends

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/8/2010 6:32:00 PM
Examples of trends mentioned by Rebecca and Abby of ApartmentTherapy.com, found at the World Market Center Las Vegas. We're gearing up to share our World Market Center Las Vegas Madness! This past February, the team -- Jessica (of Bargain Saturday fame),
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Apr
08

Video Tour: The 2010 Dream Home: Foyer, Dining, Kitchen, Living Room

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/8/2010 3:30:00 PM
I was excited to take a designer-led tour of the 2010 Eurodale Dream Home presented by The Toronto Star and Cityline (whew, that's a mouthful!) last month. This year's home was imagined by four designers and Cityline Decor Experts: Janette Ewen (who designed
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Apr
08

Makeover: Sarah's Farm Kitchen

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Posted by Vanessa 4/8/2010 10:19:00 AM
You just can't help but love a room designed by Sarah Richardson . Her rooms always look ultra clean, stylish and ready to be lived in (but not too lived in. I'd always have a Dustbuster in hand to clean up every crumb as it fell). But I have to say that
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Apr
07

Design Dilemma with Scott McGillivray: Carving Living AND Dining from a Small Layout

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/7/2010 7:37:00 PM
I would just like to say again how pleased I am that Scott McGillivray was gracious enough to set aside some time to help us with Design Dilemmas. He is so busy, with his zillion properties to manage not to mention his show Income Property , that I can
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Apr
07

Video: The Green Geek on Gas Emissions and VOCs

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/7/2010 3:45:00 PM
You may recognize Julia Black from her days as Samantha Pynn's assistant designer on the eco-friendly design program Pure Design , but she's also a self-professed " Green Geek ". Julia's days working on the show only fueled her passion for green design
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Apr
07

Discuss: Sarah's House Episode 5, The Dining Room

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/7/2010 11:20:00 AM
What did you all think of last night's Sarah's House makeover ? Did the dining room do it for you? I like that Sarah is continuing the vintage theme throughout the house, but I'm beginning to long for a little bit of modernity. A few chatters during the
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Apr
06

Magazine: House Beautiful, April '10: The New Look of Wood

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/6/2010 5:09:00 PM
The Stats Title: House Beautiful, April, '10 Price: $5.50 Availability: now, major bookstores The Issue The cover of the issue says it all: "The new look of wood -- natural, light and relaxed". I've been on about this trend for a few posts now, but the
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Apr
06

Model Home Tour: What Your 3-Bdrm New-Build Could Look Like

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/6/2010 1:30:00 PM
Alicia and I have been stealthily tweeting and dropping hints about our Model Home series starring HGTV alums Cheryl Torrenueva and Andrew Pike , soon to debut on HGTV.ca. Cheryl and Andrew were retained by Empire Communities , a large Southern Ontario
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Apr
06

Live Blogging Event: Sarah's House Episode 5, The Dining Room

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/6/2010 10:50:00 AM
Are we enjoying season 3 of Sarah's House so far? This week Sarah and Tommy create a farm- and family-friendly dining room and I'm looking forward to seeing whether she will continue the butter yellow from the kitchen...guess we'll find out tonight at
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Apr
05

Spring Question of the Week: Are Dark Wood Floors a Mistake?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/5/2010 1:20:00 PM
Freshen up! Lighten up! Natural wood! Propelled by the changing season, decor headlines and trend-watchers are commanding you to switch to the light side . But what in the world are so many to do with their espresso floors ? It was all the rage for so
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Apr
05

Sarah Richardson Makeover Madness Ultimate Fan Favourite Winner

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/5/2010 10:10:00 AM
Happy Monday! I apologize wholeheartedly for the delay in our reveal of the Sarah Richardson Makeover Madness Ultimate Fan Favourite . Thanks to all our Facebook fans who voted throughout March for their favourite rooms from Sarah's House season 1 and
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Apr
04

Spring Schedule: New Shows and Seasons Starting Monday!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/4/2010 9:35:00 AM
As you know by now, our first batch of spring programming is underway: new seasons of Home To Flip , Sarah's House and Dear Genevieve have already begun as well as new shows like The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie and Curb Appeal: The Block . Well, spring
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Apr
02

Top 5 Friday: Five Simple Ways to Freshen Up Any Interior

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/2/2010 1:38:00 PM
In the paper recently, a whole page was devoted to asking people what for them was the first sign of spring -- me, I start buying pretty vintage stuff I don't need (more so than usual.) I don't care how timeless your furniture or how good your self control,
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Apr
02

Video Tour: Bryan Baeumler's House, Part 4: The Great Rooms

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/2/2010 7:49:00 AM
Bryan Baeumler (left), Adam Well, actually, I called this final installment of my exhaustive visit at the Baeumler homestead, "The Downstairs, Cat, and Adam." Because both that cat you've been seeing throughout parts 1 - 3, and Bryan's faithful apprentice
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Apr
01

Makeover: Home To Flip Main Floor Bedroom

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Posted by Vanessa 4/1/2010 10:00:00 PM
Room by room, Peter Fallico 's Home To Flip is coming together. In this week's episode, Peter took on a terrible blue carpet and wallpaper in the main floor bedroom. With a teeny budget, he transformed this blue floral nightmare into a sweet bedroom with
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