February 2011 - Posts


Makeover: Staging and Decorating a Small Space Question of the Week: Who Cleans Your House? Flickr Round Up: Members with DIY Design Aspirations Top 5 Friday: Online Shopping For Home Makeover Inspiration Real People Reno: Industrial-Sized Success, The Big Reveal Real People Reno: Master Bathroom Makeover From 80s to Spa-tastic Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 8 Classic Ensuite HGTV.ca Original Home Tour: The Family Home of Designer Irene Langlois, Ottawa Giveaway: B.C. Home and Garden Show Tickets! Quiz: Separated at Birth: Scott McGillivray and...THIS Animated Hunk! Family Day Marathon: House of Bryan 12pm - 6:30pm ET Kim Vallee's Top 5 Reno Tips -- Peek Inside Her Home!  Lunchtime Fix Photo Gallery: Amazing Show Makeovers Design Dilemma with Samantha Pynn: Bland Living/Dining/Kitchen Room Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 7 Contemporary Living Giveaway: Calgary Home & Garden Show Tix!  Video: Condo Window Treatements -- Drapes or Blinds? Tommy Smythe Weighs In!  Valentine's Day Special: Property Virgins Marathon Sunday Bargain Saturday: 2 Pieces of Furniture I'm Going Paint, My Future Dining Room Quiz Answer: THIS Item is Not a Real Upcycle!  Exclusive Video: Vanilla Ice on his New DIY Network Canada Show The Vanilla Ice Project Top 5 Friday: Unexpectedly Romantic Rooms (No Bedrooms Allowed) Vintage Bed Frame Makeover: To Paint it White or Not to Paint it White?  DIY Valentine's Day Ideas, Cute Printable Cards & More Makeover: THIS Is How You Live in a Basement! Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 6 Boho Chic Girls' Rooms HGTV.ca Original Home Tour: Josh, Tracey, Stella and Zoe, and their Post-and-Beam Rancher, Vancouver Quiz: Which of These 3 Finds is NOT a Real Upcycle? Win Tix to National Home Show! #Superbowl Sunday Marathon: House Hunters International Social Media Saturday: Host Tweets, Vanilla Ice & Sarah Richardson Top 5 Friday: Easy Makeover Solutions for Common Design Dilemmas New! Party of the Month Photos: Family Valentine's Day DIY: Reclaimed Dining Room Table Top, Little Experience Needed Lunchtime Fix Photo Gallery: The Best of Sarah Richardson (So Far) It's February: Dream Big with 3 Canadian Mansions!  Discuss: Sarah 101 Ep. 5, Jewel-Like Dining Makeover: A Bargain MidMod Chair Turns Gorgeous  Free DIY Network Preview Starts Today, All February Long! MAKEOVERS: February's Theme 
 
Feb
28

Makeover: Staging and Decorating a Small Space

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Posted by Vanessa 2/28/2011 2:56:00 PM
After recently moving into a house with my boyfriend, I'm putting my beloved first home on the market. After two weeks of fixing, cleaning, painting and staging , my condo is sparkly and ready for sale. Just in time for the last day of Makeover Month
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Feb
28

Question of the Week: Who Cleans Your House?

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/28/2011 11:49:00 AM
It's the last day of February, which means spring is just three weeks away! And for many people, the change in seasons means a whole-home clean-up. But, I wonder: How does the average Style Sheet reader tackle the regular house cleaning? Now, this question
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Feb
27

Flickr Round Up: Members with DIY Design Aspirations

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Posted by Camille Hemming 2/27/2011 11:40:00 AM
The new series Design DNA explores the history of iconic furniture like the La-Z Boy recliner and the classic Eames lounge and ottoman (watch these episodes and more online!). It brings to mind the "master craftsman" who earned his or her keep by producing
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Feb
25

Top 5 Friday: Online Shopping For Home Makeover Inspiration

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/25/2011 4:15:00 PM
Everyone has their weaknesses. My two biggest? Potatoes and online window shopping (which can turn to real shopping pretty quickly). All shopping is fine with me, but searching for things for our home is pretty high on the list. I can't always afford
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Feb
25

Real People Reno: Industrial-Sized Success, The Big Reveal

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Posted by Guest Blogger 2/25/2011 10:52:00 AM
To DIY or not DIY I’m a huge proponent of DIY reno projects and have always had the mantra that if you can (possibly, conceivably, physically) do something yourself, why hire someone else? But when it came to building a business and having to reno the
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Feb
24

Real People Reno: Master Bathroom Makeover From 80s to Spa-tastic

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Posted by Guest Blogger 2/24/2011 11:19:00 AM
Seems like it's bathroom makeover week, what with the Sarah 101 Classic Ensuite episode on Tuesday. Our guest blogger Michelle also tackled the renovation of her 80s master bathroom, check it out! The Before We decided last summer to finally begin investing
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Feb
23

Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 8 Classic Ensuite

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/23/2011 10:31:00 AM
First of all, we sincerely apologize for the audio troubles on yesterday's episode of Sarah 101 and are investigating why it happened. The episode will repeat Sunday at 8pm ET and you can watch online . Now, on to the Classic Ensuite! Since I've been
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Feb
22

HGTV.ca Original Home Tour: The Family Home of Designer Irene Langlois, Ottawa

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/22/2011 5:27:00 PM
Who: Irene Langlois, designer ( her beautiful website ), her husband Mike, a high tech exec., and their three children, two of whom are living independently. Irene in her living room What: A Georgian-inspired, 3,600 sq ft. home built in 1993, with four
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Feb
22

Giveaway: B.C. Home and Garden Show Tickets!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/22/2011 3:45:00 PM
Attention all Vancouver and area home and garden fans...we're giving away tickets to the 40th annual B.C. Home & Garden Show coming March 2 to the Vancouver Convention Centre . Highlights include Disaster DIY and House of Bryan host and all around
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Feb
21

Quiz: Separated at Birth: Scott McGillivray and...THIS Animated Hunk!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/21/2011 5:17:00 PM
It's Family Day here in Ontario, from whence I blog, which means I've spent the day watching movies with my four-year-old. Err...I mean, playing outside, making bead necklaces, baking gingerbread cookies and watching movies! In any case, while slogging
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Feb
21

Family Day Marathon: House of Bryan 12pm - 6:30pm ET

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/21/2011 9:32:00 AM
Are you off today for Family Day? Why not spend some time with host Bryan Bauemler and his family on our House of Bryan marathon? (Aren't they photogenic? Only person missing is Bryan and Sarah's newborn son!) Watch as Bryan and his wife Sarah tear down,
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Feb
18

Kim Vallee's Top 5 Reno Tips -- Peek Inside Her Home!

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Posted by Guest Blogger 2/18/2011 3:32:00 PM
We just reconfigured our home to make it family-friendly (baby!). It seems like the perfect time to share my best tips on how to stay on time and on budget , when embarking on a major renovation. This will help! By: Kim Vallee, of At Home with Kim Vallee
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Feb
17

Lunchtime Fix Photo Gallery: Amazing Show Makeovers

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/17/2011 11:36:00 AM
Good afternoon friends! In keeping with our Makeover Month theme, I've gathered some rather incredible befores and afters for you to peruse while you eat. The following makeovers hail from shows like Pure Design , Marriage Under Construction , Home To
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Feb
16

Design Dilemma with Samantha Pynn: Bland Living/Dining/Kitchen Room

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/16/2011 3:10:00 PM
A Dilemma from an avid fan! Diane, our fan in question, sent us her living/dining/kitchen area in the hopes of getting some advice on how to give it life, and actually made reference to an HGTV show! That makes us happy, obviously. The show is Sarah 101
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Feb
16

Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 7 Contemporary Living

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/16/2011 10:50:00 AM
Last night's episode was my favourite makeover yet. I loved the teak furniture and accents Sarah incorporated (where has that coffee table been all my life?) as well as the gray and yellow palette. I would have liked to see another accent colour used,
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Feb
15

Giveaway: Calgary Home & Garden Show Tix!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/15/2011 5:57:00 PM
If it weren't for my busy blogging schedule, I'd be hopping on a plane and heading on down to Calgary Home & Garden Show , hitting the BMO Centre & Corral February 24th-27th. Why? Aside from seeing saucy gents sporting Western string ties, I'd
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Feb
14

Video: Condo Window Treatements -- Drapes or Blinds? Tommy Smythe Weighs In!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/14/2011 3:02:00 PM
Ah the wall of windows . It's one of the more striking features of a typical condo apartment , and also one of the most challenging: how does one cover a wall of windows without it looking like a letdown? It's such a large area, to simply treat it utilitarian-like
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Feb
13

Valentine's Day Special: Property Virgins Marathon Sunday

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/13/2011 9:19:00 AM
Yes, we know Valentine's Day is tomorrow, but Sundays are the perfect time to relax with the telly so it's marathon time! Join real estate guru Sandra Rinomato on Property Virgins all day Sunday from 11am - 7pm ET as she dishes our realistic and helpful
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Feb
12

Bargain Saturday: 2 Pieces of Furniture I'm Going Paint, My Future Dining Room

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 2/12/2011 4:02:00 PM
I am not a fan of my current living conditions. My fiance and I have been in the same, boring, high-rise apartment for more than three years and it's starting to make me itch. We bought a pre-construction condo a long time ago, and we wait, and wait,
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Feb
11

Quiz Answer: THIS Item is Not a Real Upcycle!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/11/2011 5:15:00 PM
I'm back in the saddle! The majority of you -- not an overwhelming majority, so I can't really gloat -- guessed the answer to Monday's quiz incorrectly. To the crafty riddle of which of the three items posted is not a real upcycle -- as in, the object
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Feb
11

Exclusive Video: Vanilla Ice on his New DIY Network Canada Show The Vanilla Ice Project

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/11/2011 2:54:00 PM
"All right stop -- renovate and listen..." OK, I admit I took that joke from Toronto Breakfast Television host Dina Pugliese. Still, it's appropriate because I also interviewed Rob VanWinkle last week on his quick Toronto visit. Rob was here to promote
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Feb
11

Top 5 Friday: Unexpectedly Romantic Rooms (No Bedrooms Allowed)

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/11/2011 11:02:00 AM
For some, the bedroom is the most romantic room in the house , and I wouldn't argue that a lot goes down in that particular location. The idea of romance is totally subjective, of course, so to think outside the box, I've sourced five non-bedrooms that
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Feb
10

Vintage Bed Frame Makeover: To Paint it White or Not to Paint it White?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/10/2011 4:27:00 PM
I'm thinking a petal pink, actually. But that's a secondary problem. What I'm struggling with is whether to paint this adorable cane, Provencal bed frame (below), or not. My little girl is almost four. This is her room (below) -- note the converted crib
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Feb
10

DIY Valentine's Day Ideas, Cute Printable Cards & More

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/10/2011 11:13:00 AM
Ah Valentine's Day...as a bride-to-be, I'm awash in the swoony, ooey-gooey romance of it all (feel free to roll your eyes, I know), but really February 14th is just a day to celebrate the people you love. Check out these DIY and decorating tips and ideas
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Feb
09

Makeover: THIS Is How You Live in a Basement!

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Posted by Guest Blogger 2/9/2011 3:18:00 PM
University and college life often means a lot of firsts, and living on your own is at the top of that list. But when it comes to decorating that first place -- the results can be varied. While the resourceful might manage a posh dorm room makeover, most
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Feb
09

Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 6 Boho Chic Girls' Rooms

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/9/2011 10:55:00 AM
I love a kids' room makeover , do you? Sarah and Tommy took on two rooms on Sarah 101 last night. My favourite was the nursery because I loved the coral, pink and red palette, especially the crib! I also liked how they re-purposed a vintage piece for
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Feb
08

HGTV.ca Original Home Tour: Josh, Tracey, Stella and Zoe, and their Post-and-Beam Rancher, Vancouver

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/8/2011 12:37:00 PM
WHO: Husband and wife Josh Fehr and Tracey Lebedovich, parents to Stella, 5, and Zoe, nearly 2. Josh is a Creative Director for Tribal DDB, an interactive design and advertising agency and Tracey is a full time mom and part time graphic designer, as well
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Feb
07

Quiz: Which of These 3 Finds is NOT a Real Upcycle? Win Tix to National Home Show!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/7/2011 5:30:00 PM
Still not really sure what Upcycling means? Upcycling : converting discarded and/or unwanted objects into different objects with a new function. Basically, things that start out as one thing and end up as another, thanks to a some very creative people.
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Feb
05

#Superbowl Sunday Marathon: House Hunters International

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/5/2011 7:15:00 PM
So...Green Bay or Pittsburgh? If that question means nothing to you, then find another TV and drift away on destination dream houses with the House Hunters International all-day marathon tomorrow. Start at 11am ET with episode 1, Lagoon Homes on the Island
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Feb
05

Social Media Saturday: Host Tweets, Vanilla Ice & Sarah Richardson

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/5/2011 9:47:00 AM
S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT! OK, it's not Saturday night yet, but while writing this post, the Bay City Rollers popped into my head, took hold and wouldn't let go. What are you gonna do? Given what I was up to this week, it's surprising that a certain 90s rap
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Feb
04

Top 5 Friday: Easy Makeover Solutions for Common Design Dilemmas

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/4/2011 3:10:00 PM
We may lust after a certain aesthetic or a particular piece of furniture but the reality for what I would hazard to say is the majority, is that we live with a lot of aesthetic compromise . Most of us can't renovate our entire home in one go, and those
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Feb
04

New! Party of the Month Photos: Family Valentine's Day

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/4/2011 12:13:00 PM
If you saw our holiday entertaining ideas by event planner extraordinaire Marla Brown , then you know what's in store for our new feature: Party of the Month . Marla's creativity and years of experience make her parties beautiful, but it's her attention
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Feb
03

DIY: Reclaimed Dining Room Table Top, Little Experience Needed

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/3/2011 1:43:00 PM
My dear colleague Catherine Jheon of the foodnetwork.ca blog has a husband who has taken to carpentry . You're probably thinking, Not a shocker -- many husbands (and wives, increasingly) do. But this husband, being a staunch academic, expressed very little
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Feb
03

Lunchtime Fix Photo Gallery: The Best of Sarah Richardson (So Far)

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/3/2011 12:17:00 PM
Welcome back to Lunchtime Fix, friends! Every other Thursday you can feast your eyes on photos of gorgeous spaces while you're eating. This week, it's all about our #1 host, Sarah Richardson. Her new show Sarah 101 is airing now -- see all the photos
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Feb
02

It's February: Dream Big with 3 Canadian Mansions!

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Posted by Guest Blogger 2/2/2011 2:08:00 PM
You know how some people tape up pictures of supermodels to keep motivated for their fitness and diet goals? Well, I check out real estate well beyond my means in preparation for my one day dream home . Like the supermodels, it’s an ideal that's terribly
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Feb
02

Discuss: Sarah 101 Ep. 5, Jewel-Like Dining

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/2/2011 9:39:00 AM
I can't believe we're on episode 5 already -- what did you think of Geeta's dining room makeover ? I liked Sarah's use of the classic Greek key motif (or a pattern quite close to it) on the floor, the drapery and, of course, that glam mirror. It was also
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Feb
01

Makeover: A Bargain MidMod Chair Turns Gorgeous

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/1/2011 2:55:00 PM
It's Makeover Month, everybody!! As a decor enthusiast, I tend to offer my opinion at times and in places where it is not, perhaps, solicited. One such place and time was my colleague's condo, which she matter-of-factly mentioned she wished to update.
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Feb
01

Free DIY Network Preview Starts Today, All February Long!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 2/1/2011 12:09:00 PM
Starting today, you can watch the DIY Network free for the entire month of February! Find out which channels will be showing the network , depending on your cable provider. See shows like BATHtastic , Kitchen Impossible , From Junky To Funky , Man Caves
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Feb
01

MAKEOVERS: February's Theme

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Posted by Vanessa 2/1/2011 9:30:00 AM
Last month, we celebrated the new year with New & Now , this month we take everything we learned about trends and redecorating and share our best makeovers and makeover ideas . Here, you'll find a list of articles, videos and blog posts that fit with
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