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Filtered By: June 2012

Outdoor Magic: The Glory of Vines

Posted By Jennifer Tibbitt

Saturday, June 30, 2012 9:12 AM EDT

Such a beautiful sight, a vine growing happily on a trellis or fence, or on the side of an old house. Vines give us food and drink, colour and shelter; they enhance the landscape of the home in a multitude of ways,...

Gallery: Canada Day Party Inspiration

Posted By Joy DSouza, Web Producer

Friday, June 29, 2012 1:14 PM EDT

Canada is turning 145 on July 1st and we think that calls for a major celebration! We caught up with event planner Marla Brown to throw the ultimate stylish Canada Day bash. Check out the photos below and create your own...

Indoors, Outdoors — I Can’t Keep it All Straight

Posted By Meredith Heron

Thursday, June 28, 2012 3:46 PM EDT

Blame it on Global Warming, or the residual effects of a recession that has made “Staycation” a household term. Whatever the reason, creating outdoor rooms/spaces is a hot trend in 2012. Moving forward, I see it becoming...

HGTV.ca Original Home Tour: Yvonne & Dave are Chic in the Ontario Sticks!

Posted By Elana Safronsky, Managing Editor

Thursday, June 28, 2012 3:46 PM EDT

Who: Yvonne, co-owner of gourmet chocolate shop, Bruce County Nut and Fudge Co., her husband Dave, who is in sales, and their two kids, a three year old girl and 6 month old boy. David & Yvonne What: A...

MidMod Mood Board: Using Pop Colour to Tie a Look Together

Posted By Sami Wall

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 3:53 PM EDT

If you think the room pictured below looks eclectic, you're only seeing half the story. Sure, this room is unique — it really has a little bit of everything. But it's also cohesive. While the overall feel of the space...

Discuss: Sarah 101, Season 2, Epi 9&10

Posted By Tina Taus, Web Producer

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 9:08 AM EDT

This week on Sarah 101, a Victorian house's kitchen gets an overhaul in the first episode, while in the second episode we see a couple get the adult retreat they long for in their master bedroom. Let's start off with...