August 2008 - Posts

 
Aug
29

Blogger Art

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Posted by Vanessa 8/29/2008 12:18:00 PM
This is a bit of a sneak preview of a new Style Sheet monthly feature we're debuting next week. So read on and guess what we have coming up! I love discovering new blogs but I have to admit, I don't really enjoy reading about other people's lives. I much
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Aug
28

Splurge Vs Steal: Vases for Beautiful Blooms

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/28/2008 4:01:00 PM
Nothing beats livening up a space with a few beautiful flowers. And it doesn’t need to be fancy - simply setting a few stems in a decorative vase is a go-to trick for many stylists and home-stagers. Bearing that in mind, these beautiful bud vases are
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Aug
27

GUEST BLOGGER: Three Desk Chairs; Three Styles

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/27/2008 9:42:00 AM
With students heading back to school and many people setting up their home office, I compiled a list of desk chairs that will harmonize well in your home décor. When you shop for a desk chair, do not underestimate comfort if you plan to be seated for
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Aug
26

Question of the Week: Are Clotheslines Trashy or Environmentally Classy?

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Posted by Vanessa 8/26/2008 9:56:00 AM
Depending on the province, city and type of residence you live in, choosing to dry your clothes in the fresh air may actually be against the law. Some municipalities claim that airing your unders in your yard, and especially on your balcony, is simply
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Aug
22

Ikea's Downtown Toronto Showroom

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Posted by Terry Wong 8/22/2008 10:25:00 AM
Earlier this month, in celebration of the launch of their 2009 catalogue, Ikea opened an exclusive showroom for the first time ever in downtown Toronto. For four days only, Torontonians were given the opportunity to see some of the new Ikea products for
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Aug
21

Splurge Vs Steal: Frames for Summer Snapshots

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/21/2008 2:16:00 PM
What to do with all those summer photos? Storing them away on a hard-drive and leaving them undeveloped makes it harder to re-live fun memories during the winter months. The solution? A beautiful frame to show off your prized snaps! The timeless elegance
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Aug
19

Photo Challenge: Cozy Up Your Bedroom for Fall

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 8/19/2008 9:45:00 AM
It's barely been a year since my boyfriend and I have been living together and since then we've spent all our money and energy on items in the common areas of our apartment: couch, dining table, outdoor furniture, accessories, etc. All the rejects and
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Aug
18

Question of the Week: Is It Ever Okay to… Fake It?

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Posted by Amy 8/18/2008 10:07:00 AM
By "faking it" of course we mean synthetic flowers! Almost everyone can agree that potted plants and fresh cut flowers are some of the simplest ways to brighten any room. For those who lack a gardener's green thumb, this can pose a bit of a problem with
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Aug
18

Photo Challenge: Outdoor Rooms Winner

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 8/18/2008 9:38:00 AM
We had so many great submissions for this challenge, it was hard to pick just one winner. But these are the kinds of tough decisions we have to make around here (ha ha)! Congrats to flickr member M2JL :: STUDIO for turning a bland balcony into an inviting
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Aug
15

Quebec's Famous Castle

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Posted by Vanessa 8/15/2008 10:58:00 AM
Just last week I spent two nights at Fairmont's Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City and I have to say, I felt a little like a princess. Luckily, Quebec's Château is elegant, classy and even a little rugged. It calls to mind none of the girly pink fantasies
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Aug
14

Splurge Vs Steal: Summer Edition Summery Striped Pillows

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/14/2008 11:34:00 AM
A rustic take on summery stripes, these pillows are perfectly diverse; they’re just right for outdoor Musoka chairs (a little extra cushion never hurt!), they’ll add that extra bit of colour to the living room sofa, and they’re ideal for dressing up a
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Aug
13

In Search of the Perfect Wallpaper

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Posted by Meagan Hamel 8/13/2008 1:55:00 PM
Like many apartment dwellers I have a small kitchen with a minimal amount of wall space and ugly cupboards. Because I rent my landlord doesn’t want me to paint the cupboards, even though I have assured him that white cabinetry would look much better then
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Aug
11

GUEST BLOGGER: Decorative Uses for Everyday Items

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/11/2008 12:50:00 PM
The three Rs, reduce, reuse and recycle are at the heart of the re-purposing movement. Finding new uses for everyday items can do a lot for the environment. With a little face lift, an object can have a second life. You can start by repurposing objects
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Aug
08

The Frame Game

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Posted by Nadine Sharon Anglin 8/8/2008 9:31:00 AM
Picture frames are sometimes dismissed as the vessel that merely holds the real attraction: the photo or artwork. But, you can create an entirely new mood or look in a room simply by using your frames in a new way. The Victorians loved adding framed artwork
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Aug
08

Choosing Paint Colours

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Posted by Catherine Jheon 8/8/2008 9:03:00 AM
Having picked the wrong paint colours for my condo in the past, a forest green that looked black(!) on my windowless kitchen walls, I agonized over getting it right in my new house. This time I was careful to chose lighter shades. I know it’s been said
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Aug
05

Question of the Week: Wind Chimes, Noisy Eyesores or Tranquil Adornments?

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Posted by Terry Wong 8/5/2008 9:00:00 AM
The summer is well upon us and chances are that you have probably encountered patios and outdoor spaces that are decked out to the nines. Wind chimes are a common outdoor adornment that come in a variety of styles and are made of various materials, from
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Aug
01

Backyard Tour: Dirty Business

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Posted by Vanessa 8/1/2008 9:32:00 AM
HGTV's new summer show , Dirty Business , follows a group of outdoor designers as they give homeowners a whole new landscape. You can view the photos from each episode, plus garden plans with detailed legends of all the plants the designers chose on the
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