Category: Summer

 
Aug
28

Outdoor Colour Inspiration: Transitioning from Summer to Fall

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/28/2011 12:19:00 PM
With only a few weeks left of summer you might be getting tired of the same old colours in your back yard, so why not give your patio an inexpensive punch of colour that will transition you from late summer into early fall? This summer, gorgeous bright
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Aug
25

Lunchtime Fix Photos: All the Rooms from Summer Home

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/25/2011 12:14:00 PM
Does anyone else start to get tired of summer around this time? I long for crisp breezes, boots, soups & stews...but then again, I don't own a cottage that's been made over by the talented Karen Sealy on Summer Home . The season is over for now, but
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Aug
21

D.I.Y: All Natural Bug Repellants

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/21/2011 11:26:00 AM
I don't know about you, but I found the mosquitoes to be pretty ruthless this summer. I was bitten 10 times and through my jeans no less! With super sensitive skin, I tend to shy away from bug sprays and have tried everything from citronella candles to
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Aug
15

Party Idea of the Month: Kids' Playdate Picnic

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/15/2011 9:20:00 AM
Looking at this month's party idea by event planner Marla Brown makes me long for Play Day, remember those? You'd get McDonald's "orange" drink at school, play games and spend the day outside. Sigh. Nostalgia. Back to our Party Idea of the Month : a Kids'
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Aug
14

D.I.Y: Make Your Own Green Piñata

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/14/2011 10:30:00 AM
Piñatas are fun no matter what age you are, and you can try your hand at making one by simply coating a balloon with paper mache. You can fill it with candy and toys for kids, or lip glosses and spa packets for teens—anything your heart desires (however,
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Aug
08

Discuss: Summer Home, Ep. 10 The Great Outdoors

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/8/2011 11:55:00 AM
Welcome back from the weekend, Summer Home fans! Designer Karen Sealy and her team transformed the outdoor space of this cottage on the Trent-Severn Waterway and made it a place for this sociable couple to entertain family and friends. (My apologies,
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Aug
05

Four Ways To Extend Your Summer Bouquet

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/5/2011 2:04:00 PM
One of my favourite things about summer is seeing all the beautiful flowers in bloom. At my house, making a bouquet straight from the garden is a near daily occurrence (I'm lucky, I know). For those of who aren’t able to change up their arrangements quite
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Aug
01

House Hunters International Beach Front Properties Marathon 12pm -6pm ET

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/1/2011 9:17:00 AM
Travel the world with House Hunters International and tour beautiful coastal homes in this special beach-themed marathon . Calm blue ocean, calm blue ocean...imagine living in Thailand? Schedule 12pm Private Villas in a Turkish Beach Town 12:30pm Surfer
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Jul
26

Discuss: Summer Home, Ep. 8 Honeymoon Sweet

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Posted by Alicia Cox 7/26/2011 3:04:00 PM
Sorry for the delay, Summer Home fans, but it's time to discuss my personal favourite makeover so far -- the master bedroom and ensuite Karen Sealy designed for a couple of newlyweds in Orillia, ON. Now, maybe I'm biased because I'll be a newlywed myself
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Jul
21

Real People Living in Condos: Urban Outdoor Space Envy

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Posted by Guest Blogger 7/21/2011 5:06:00 PM
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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Jul
18

Discuss: Summer Home, Ep. 7 Parental Unit

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Posted by Alicia Cox 7/18/2011 11:25:00 AM
Welcome to a new week, Summer Home fans! Designer Karen Sealy tackled her own summer home in this episode, transforming an old bunkie into a retreat for her parents. What a good daughter, right? The cozy little suite was inspired by the Sealy family's
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Jul
16

Bargain Saturday: 5 Affordable Art Prints for the Bicycle Lover

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 7/16/2011 8:58:00 AM
When I’m thinking of things to put in my home, I think about things I like to do. Summer is a natural time to think about cycling, and I just love riding along the lake on a warm, sunny day. I really do romanticize my bicycle . It’s mauve, has a great
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Jul
14

Video: Deck Wars Host Paul Lafrance Shares Tips for First-Time Deck Builders

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Posted by Alicia Cox 7/14/2011 3:50:00 PM
Did you catch the premiere of Deck Wars last week? If you missed The Hot Tub Deck War , you can watch it online so you're ready for tonight's new episode at 10pm ET, The Bar Deck War (wonder what they'll be building...). There's that trophy again ! Today's
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Jul
12

Trend Report: Bold Combinations and Colour Blocking for the Home

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Posted by Alicia Cox 7/12/2011 12:05:00 PM
We've teamed up with Foodnetwork.ca and Slice.ca to bring you the best home, food and fashion trends each month within a certain theme. For July, we're seeing b right, bold colours in decor, accents and accessories for the home, but more specifically,
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Jul
11

Discuss: Summer Home, Ep. 6 Party Pavillion

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Posted by Alicia Cox 7/11/2011 11:20:00 AM
Did you catch our Summer Home mini-marathon Saturday morning? Don't worry if you missed it, you can watch all the episodes online (Canada only). Last night's new episode featured designer Karen Sealy taking on an outdoor project -- the lakeside party
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