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Top 5 Friday: Paint Colours for A Home Refresh Top 5 Friday Big Storage Pieces to Bust Clutter Top 5 Friday: Flooring and Rug Trends for 2012 Top 5 Friday: Emma Reddington on Trends 2012 Top 5 Friday: Hostess Gifts to Get You Through the Holiday Party Circuit Top 5 Friday: Out-of-the-Box Gift Wrap Ideas Top 5 Simple Holiday Tablescape Ideas  Top 5 Friday: Whimsical Kitchen and Dining Accessories Top 5 Friday: Double Duty Tabletop Accessories You Won't Regret Buying Top 5 Friday: Five Ways to Dress Up Your Dining Room Top 5 Friday: Bring the Colours & Textures of Fall to Your Tabletop Emma's Top 5 Fall Decorating Tricks Top 6 Friday: Real Estate Advice From Our Expert Hosts Top 5 Friday: The Elements of Style Top 5 Friday: Bold Florals, Lace, Zig Zags, and More: Trends in Dinnerware 
 
Feb
03

Top 5 Friday: Paint Colours for A Home Refresh

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Posted by Guest Blogger 2/3/2012 4:20:00 PM
Paint is hands down the most useful tool in the designer’s or serial renovator’s arsenal. To this day, I am amazed at what a simple coat of paint can do for a room, or a piece of furniture for that matter. I’ve been known to wander into a paint store
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Jan
20

Top 5 Friday Big Storage Pieces to Bust Clutter

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 1/20/2012 5:45:00 AM
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess there are very few among us with empty closets or shelves that we're actually looking to fill up with more stuff. Most of us are constantly on the lookout for storage solutions . Sometimes the best option to bust
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Jan
13

Top 5 Friday: Flooring and Rug Trends for 2012

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 1/13/2012 10:02:00 AM
When my husband and I were picking colours for our pre-construction condo nearly two years ago, the flooring was one of the biggest point of contention. It was the battle of light vs. dark and at the end of the day we kept it light. We've got a small
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Jan
06

Top 5 Friday: Emma Reddington on Trends 2012

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Posted by Guest Blogger 1/6/2012 4:29:00 PM
New year, new trends! Magazines and newspapers are all abuzz with their predictions for 2012, and I admit to getting a kick out of reading what's in and what's out. I usually find myself agreeing with some trends and really scratching my head at others.
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Dec
16

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

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 12/16/2011 10:15:00 AM
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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Dec
02

Top 5 Friday: Out-of-the-Box Gift Wrap Ideas

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Posted by Guest Blogger 12/2/2011 4:00:00 PM
If you want your gifts to stand out this holiday season , try giving traditional wrapping paper and bows a pass in lieu of these fun, alternative ways of bundling your presents . Not only will your friends and family applaud your ingenuity but you’ll
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Nov
25

Top 5 Simple Holiday Tablescape Ideas

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Posted by Guest Blogger 11/25/2011 2:45:00 PM
A table setting is something that I am rarely able to spend time perfecting during the holidays. Getting caught up in planning menus, cleaning the house from top to bottom and shopping for gifts for the entire family – something’s gotta give. Although
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Nov
18

Top 5 Friday: Whimsical Kitchen and Dining Accessories

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Posted by Alicia Cox 11/18/2011 4:14:00 PM
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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Nov
11

Top 5 Friday: Double Duty Tabletop Accessories You Won't Regret Buying

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Posted by Guest Blogger 11/11/2011 9:31:00 AM
Let’s face it, there are two kinds of people in this world: those who love to throw parties and those who would rather be invited to one! Personally, I’m in the former camp, where I can let my cooking and decorating skills shine. Whichever side you find
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Nov
04

Top 5 Friday: Five Ways to Dress Up Your Dining Room

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Posted by Guest Blogger 11/4/2011 12:08:00 PM
When entertaining , much time and effort goes into curating an elaborate menu. But what about the room? With entertaining season just around the corner, there's no better reason to finally get to all those extra finishing touches you've been envisioning
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Oct
21

Top 5 Friday: Bring the Colours & Textures of Fall to Your Tabletop

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 10/21/2011 9:25:00 AM
The leaves are changing colour and more comfort foods like stews and roasts are making their way onto our tables. It's time to drag out our dutch ovens and slow cookers to braise meats and cook up hearty soups, so why not reflect the comfort of our meals
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Oct
14

Emma's Top 5 Fall Decorating Tricks

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/14/2011 7:07:00 PM
I find each season brings its own decorating challenges and rewards. In Autumn , I tend to focus on two things; making our house cozy and finding a place for all those items we didn’t need in the summer months. I’m talking about the umbrellas, coats,
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Sep
23

Top 6 Friday: Real Estate Advice From Our Expert Hosts

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/23/2011 2:03:00 PM
Are you looking for a home? Trying to sell a home? If you need real estate advice , you've come to the right place -- HGTV Canada's hosts are expert sources of information. We have lots of host tips available, but for this week's Top 5 Friday , I've gathered
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Sep
16

Top 5 Friday: The Elements of Style

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Posted by Guest Blogger 9/16/2011 2:31:00 PM
I don’t believe in design rules. Yes, your carpet should extend under your sofa and your curtains look best if they skim or pool a bit on the floor, but the moment you make these things a rule, someone somewhere will post a photo showing the exact opposite
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Sep
09

Top 5 Friday: Bold Florals, Lace, Zig Zags, and More: Trends in Dinnerware

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 9/9/2011 9:50:00 AM
Admittedly, I have a bit of a love affair with plates and dinnerware . I've collected more than my fair share of different patterns and designs and continue to buy more and more. I love to mix and match different colours and patterns. Here my favourite
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