Category: Accessories

Top 5 Friday: Hostess Gifts to Get You Through the Holiday Party Circuit

Picking up a bottle of wine is easy, and yes, completely acceptable as a hostess gift . What host/hostess doesn’t love an extra bottle when large groups of family and friends descend on their homes for one of many holiday get-togethers? But, let’s face
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Steal vs. Splurge: Whimsical Bird Salt & Pepper Shakers

When you're setting the table for a special occasion, it's nice to have a few items to add a little whimsy to the table. And, best of all, these items can often be great conversation starters. The Jonathan Adler set of bird salt and pepper shakers on
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Top 5 Friday: Whimsical Kitchen and Dining Accessories

Entertaining at home -- whether you're hosting a dinner party or just spooning up mac and cheese for the fam -- is all about having fun, sharing food and relaxing with folks you love. Sure, there are times when it becomes more formal, people dress up
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Mood Board: Irresistibly Cozy and Serene Guest Bedroom

Think back to the last time you stayed as a guest at a family member or friend’s house. We’re you shown the broken down futon in the basement? Or perhaps you were asked to carve out a tiny space for yourself in what is normally an office? Hopefully, it
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Marché St. George: A Great Place to Stuff Your Stockings in Vancouver

It was love at first sight for me the second I pulled up to this sweet little store in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood. A triple treat of equal parts food market, café, and home décor, Marché St. George is part of a family home owned by husband
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LED Interior Lighting? Samantha Pynn Approves!

Yesterday I attended an event for Philips LED interior bulbs, hosted by the lovely Samantha Pynn . Sam, as we know, is the face of Pure Design , the show that subtly encourages eco-conscious decor choices. But if you know Sam, you know it's never at the
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October is All About Fall Style!

Sure it's cold; but it's pretty! The leaves are turning and so is our style wheel, for we've got plenty of ideas on how to bring the beauty of fall to decorating your home . Think rich, velvety colour palettes, cozy knits, rustic baskets and the bounty
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Top 5 Friday: Home Office, Back To School and Dorm Supplies

I was always one of those nerdy kids who would be itching to get back to school by mid-August. It was totally the promise of fall fashions and crisp, unmarked school supplies that got me. In fact, I'm still a sucker for back to school season and plan
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Colour Inspiration: Accents of Pink and Chartreuse From Sarah 101

Designer Sarah Richardson is known for her love of pale blues and greens, and while this dining room from Sarah 101 includes a soothing blue, the smattering of bold accent colours in this room add an unexpected twist. When studying the space you realize
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Makeover: My Baby's 'Big Girl' Bedroom Revealed!

It was just over three months ago that I posted this sneak peek at my daughter Anabella’s newly renovated but still very empty ‘big girl bedroom’ . Take a look back at that post to see the ‘ before renovation ' photos, the ‘ after renovation’ photos and
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Top 5 Friday: Furniture and Accessories That Work For Babies and Parents

I’ve been all about repurposing and reusing items from your home these days. My last post demonstrated how you could make your outdoor furniture work both inside and out, IF you buy smart. Seeing as it’s all about kiddies this month on Style Sheet , I’ve
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#ProjectNurseryFabulous Makeover Part 2: Inspiration for a Non-Traditional Pink Nursery

HGTV: You met collaborators Meredith Heron (the designer) and Gretchen Aubuchon (a designer, but in this case, the client) in Project Nursery Fabulous Part 1 , now find out just how a long distance makeover project comes together through inspiration,
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Real People Living in Condos: Statement Light Fixtures -- Repurposing a Mid-Century Lamp

Other than simple fixtures in the kitchen, bath, bedroom and main entrance, our loft conversion did not come with much in terms of lighting. Not surprising, as this is an excellent way for the builders to save some money. Luckily, we had the wiring done
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Real People Living in Condos: Urban Outdoor Space Envy

Summer is in full swing, and I have been soaking up every spare minute on our loft’s spacious terrace . Being lucky enough to have such an outdoor space to call my own feels like a blessing (now), as most condo-dwellers are stuck with pocket-sized balconies
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Top 5 Friday: Essential Indoor-Outdoor Furniture & Accessories

When purchasing items for our backyard , I usually find myself thinking about whether these pieces are really worth the investment seeing as our summers are so unpredictable. I always try to find ways of extending the life of seasonal furniture and accessories
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