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Mar
17

Discuss: Sarah's House Season 3, Episode 2: Main Bedrooms

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/17/2010 9:41:00 AM
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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Mar
15

Photo Gallery: Marriage Under Construction Room Transformations

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/15/2010 9:57:00 PM
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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Feb
18

Splurge vs. Steal: Fabric Shade Chandeliers

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/18/2010 12:42:00 PM
Above: Restoration Hardware 's Rectangular Shade Chandelier, from $655-$875USD; below: Lighting Original 's Six Light Pendant Chandelier with White Textured Linen Shade, $296CAD When researching these Splurge vs. Steal posts, I'm often amazed at how much
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Feb
12

Top 5 Fridays: Kids' Toy Storage

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Posted by Mia Rodak 2/12/2010 4:18:00 PM
A couple of weeks ago Alicia wrote this great post about her favourite kids' rooms. I loved it because I have a kid! And she has a room! And although she just turned two last month, somehow we've accumulated at least 20 years worth of her books and toys,
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Feb
11

Gift Giving: A Potted Orchid - Sensuality Incarnate!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/11/2010 11:21:00 PM
Why bring flowers that will flop within days, when you can bring something with a little more meaning and permanence? A potted Orchid is not only one of the most sturdy and luxurious flowers around, it's a flower that particularly befits the occasion
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Feb
08

Gift Giving: Create Your Own Saucy Love Bell

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Posted by Guest Blogger 2/8/2010 3:00:00 PM
What's funny, personal, full of potential AND looks good on display? If you're thinking your spousal unit, then lucky you, but I'm thinking more like a personalized 'beck n call' hand bell . For a little relationship warmer, here's what you do: Find a
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Feb
06

Gift Giving: Desirable Kitchen Gadgets

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Posted by Catherine Jheon 2/6/2010 9:36:00 AM
Here are three kitchen gadgets that are on my wish list for Valentine’s Day . Let’s hope the hubby is reading. I know I don’t bake enough to justify one, never mind that we have zero counter space, but I so want a KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer. Did I
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Jan
27

Gift Giving: Crate&Barrel Hearts Valentine’s

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 1/27/2010 2:32:00 PM
I don’t know if this is your thing – I’m not so into theme-y occasional tabletop – but if you are, Crate&Barrel has done a pretty classic and admirably restrained job with their Valentine’s Day offerings . Here are three picks that could certainly
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Jan
20

Gift Giving: A Valentine's Fouresome

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 1/20/2010 5:14:00 PM
Clockwise from the top: His and Hers ceramic toothbrush holders ($10 US); MIC Love pillow set ($28 US); 'Sperm Bank' ($10 US); HEART photo sleeve frame ($10 US). Is it too early to start thinking Valentine's Day ? I know it's a polarizing 'holiday', but
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Jan
16

Bargain Saturday: Dear Paper Lanterns, I Never Got Over You

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 1/16/2010 8:56:00 AM
There was a time, not so long ago, that you couldn't walk through the IKEA lighting department without being bombarded by a slew of different paper lanterns -- every shape and size imaginable. I had more than my share ( way more than my share) of these
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Jan
12

Photo Gallery and Final Trend Summary: Canadian Home Furnishings Market

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 1/12/2010 5:05:00 PM
Tenth annual Trends Display, by André Caron and Pierre D'Anjou. The Canadian Home Furnishings Market wraps up today, and as promised, here's a hefty gallery of my favourite finds. I also spoke with one of the two designers of the show's Trends Display
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Jan
11

Question of the Week: Does Your Closet Work For You?

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Posted by Alicia Cox 1/11/2010 9:15:00 AM
I wish this was my closet! From All Dressed Up, HGTV's Top 10 dressing rooms I spent the weekend clearing out my standard apartment-sized closet in an honest, if perhaps a bit futile, attempt to reduce the amount of clothing inside it, the large dresser
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Jan
06

Decor Trends 2010: What to Keep, Buy and Store

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 1/6/2010 2:48:00 PM
First off, I’d like to say that the “Keep” pile is the name of the game. If you really want to be green, buy less and keep more – virtually anything can be re-styled, re-tweaked and repurposed, so take the accompanying “Buy” and “Store” suggestions as
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Dec
20

Store Review: Umbra Concept Store, Toronto

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Posted by Alicia Cox 12/20/2009 9:45:00 AM
I would wage a bet that many of you have an Umbra product in your home, be it a picture frame, garbage can or one of those cool crushable laundry baskets. Umbra is synonymous with modern design at an affordable price point and is sold all over the world,
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Dec
14

Photo Call Out: Share Your Holiday Spirit!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 12/14/2009 6:57:00 PM
Judging by the answers from our When do you decorate? Question of the Week a month ago, your homes and lawns are probably decked out in holiday regalia right about now. I know my small attempt at decorating has made its yearly appearance (I live alone
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