March 2011 - Posts


Behind-the-Scenes Video: Exclusive Decorating Tips from Sarah 101 Lunchtime Fix Photo Gallery: The Decorating Adventures of Ambrose Price Designer Karen Sealy's Tips for a Small Space Floor Plan  Discuss: The Sarah 101 Finale, Ep 13 City Chic Condo  Organizing Style: Industrial Inspiration Creative Spaces: Cold Office Space Turns Sweeping, Luxurious Living in Downtown Toronto Video Exclusive: Ambrose Price Shares What He Learned from Season 2 To Cut a Tree or Not to Cut a Tree? Carson Arthur Answers Your Outdoor Design Questions Quiz: Which Rug is More Expensive?  Video Exclusive: Sarah and Tommy's Tricks to Organizing a Home Office  Top 5 Friday: Bring Spring Into Your Home Decor Giveaway Plus Great Organizing Tips for your Closet, Front Hall and Home Office Video Exclusive: Sarah and Tommy on Organizing Closets (Pare Down!) Design Dilemma with Samantha Pynn: Easy Custom Table and Vanity Tops  Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep 12. Fresh Laundry Video Exclusive: Scott McGillivray Confronts his Nickname, "McGillibabe", on Camera CONTEST: Design Our Spring Twitter Page Background!  Sarah and Tommy Host Question of the Week: What Works Best for Keeping Hallways Tidy? Top 6 Saturday: Hallway Storage and Organizing Ideas Book: Undecorate by DwellStudio's Christiane Lemieux Lunchtime Fix: Buy Art, Support Japan Giveaway: Edmonton Home & Garden Show Tix! Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 11 Clutter-Free Basement Creative Spaces: A Masterful Modern Reno in Historic Georgetown, Washington D.C.  Question of the Week: Lots of Laundry Room or More Basement Space Top 6 Saturday: Creative Closet Solutions Quiz Answer: These Fabulous Closets Came From THIS Show Party Idea of the Month: DIY Craft Party  Real People Reno: Psychedelic Bathroom Bye Bye Video: Decorate like Sarah and Tommy Found! This Week: Kartell Storage Table; Teak Sideboard; Mini-Wardrobe Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 10 Neutral Master Lace, Lattice and Filigree Organizing Accessories Quiz: Which Show Did These Fabulous Closets Come From? Social Media Saturday: Which Room Has the Most Makeover Matchup Votes? Top 10 Friday: Organize with These Fun, Inventive Wall Hooks! DIY Salvage Lamp: Beginner's Luck Lunchtime Fix Photo Gallery: Storage Solutions It's ORGANIZING Month! Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 9 Re-Imagined Kitchen Launching This Month: Creative Spaces with Rana Florida 
 
Mar
31

Behind-the-Scenes Video: Exclusive Decorating Tips from Sarah 101

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/31/2011 4:38:00 PM
And that’s a wrap! What did you think of Sarah's latest show ? Reading through many of your comments on Alicia's Discuss posts , I can see that there was very little fence-sitting -- lots of passion, one way or another. I will tell you this: Sarah Richardson
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Mar
31

Lunchtime Fix Photo Gallery: The Decorating Adventures of Ambrose Price

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/31/2011 12:06:00 PM
The Decorating Adventures of Ambrose Price wrapped up its second season this week and in an exclusive interview , we chatted with Ambrose about what he learned and how his style has developed. Now it's time to see how his portfolio has grown with a Lunchtime
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Mar
30

Designer Karen Sealy's Tips for a Small Space Floor Plan

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/30/2011 3:56:00 PM
Meet Designer Karen Sealy ! Coming soon to HGTV is a brand new design show called Summer Home . In each episode Karen heads out to cottage country to transform tired and rundown cottages into charming and functional summer getaways for easy family living.
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Mar
30

Discuss: The Sarah 101 Finale, Ep 13 City Chic Condo

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/30/2011 9:48:00 AM
Well folks, Sarah 101 came to an end last night with a black, white and gray condo makeover . Photo by Stacey Brandford Elana and I had the chance to visit this location months ago and we asked Sarah and Tommy for their advice on decorating an open concept
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Mar
29

Organizing Style: Industrial Inspiration

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Posted by Guest Blogger 3/29/2011 2:04:00 PM
With all this organizing talk, I’ve found myself scouring the web for inspiration. What I found myself drawn to has been trending in the interiors world recently: the industrial look. Dented and scratched metals along with that warn wood and lived-in
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Mar
29

Creative Spaces: Cold Office Space Turns Sweeping, Luxurious Living in Downtown Toronto

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Posted by Guest Blogger 3/29/2011 2:01:00 PM
Two business leaders transform an expansive, cold office in downtown Toronto into a luxurious but minimalist living space, with soaring ceilings, dramatic city views in every direction, and ingenious but subtle design details. By: Rana Florida, Creative
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Mar
29

Video Exclusive: Ambrose Price Shares What He Learned from Season 2

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/29/2011 9:24:00 AM
I spent the morning with the Gemini Award-winning and affable Ambrose Price while covering the Interior Design Show in February, and was able to see first hand just how much the public loves him. More than one fan stopped us to say hello or "I love your
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Mar
28

To Cut a Tree or Not to Cut a Tree? Carson Arthur Answers Your Outdoor Design Questions

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/28/2011 4:11:00 PM
'Over it' does not even begin to describe how Ontarians feel about the protracted winter that has befallen us, and so I placate with thoughts of greenery and curb appeal . Sooner or later Spring will actually arrive, and with it the season of outdoor
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Mar
28

Quiz: Which Rug is More Expensive?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/28/2011 1:11:00 PM
Rugs abound. There are more rugs than ever flooding the decor market and frankly, I don't know how one is supposed to choose. Of course, I have my favourites, and as always my rule is to invest in classic style and quality so that -- especially when it
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Mar
27

Video Exclusive: Sarah and Tommy's Tricks to Organizing a Home Office

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/27/2011 9:46:00 AM
I have a home office . I have a full room known in my home as Elana's office. It has a big 'El Presidente' midmod desk in it, stacks of miscellaneous magazines, PR kits, a lovely little dressing table I bought at an estate sale, and my treadmill. I do
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Mar
25

Top 5 Friday: Bring Spring Into Your Home Decor

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/25/2011 4:19:00 PM
Sigh. What's the weather like where you are? Spring hasn't quite started yet here in Toronto; we had a snowstorm on Wednesday that dumped over 10cm onto all of the formerly muddy lawns. So today's Top 5 Friday is all about bringing spring indoors by making
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Mar
24

Giveaway Plus Great Organizing Tips for your Closet, Front Hall and Home Office

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Posted by Vanessa 3/24/2011 7:42:00 PM
Julie Subotky can tell you how to get rescued from a desert island, how to curb your chocolate addiction and how to get out of a speeding ticket. She's the CEO and owner of Consider It Done, a personal concierge company that deals with all kinds of problem-solving
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Mar
24

Video Exclusive: Sarah and Tommy on Organizing Closets (Pare Down!)

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/24/2011 1:18:00 PM
I took a stab at rustling up some creative closet ideas a few weeks ago, but it's just like me to think only of cuteness, and not about what is actually practical. You know why? Because I like to leave the serious advice for the heavies' -- our heavy
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Mar
23

Design Dilemma with Samantha Pynn: Easy Custom Table and Vanity Tops

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/23/2011 3:36:00 PM
Sam Pynn shares her secrets! Well, it's not really a secret, but it's nice to see the following decor tip in action... Bistro-size kitchen tables are often the perfect choice for smaller dwellings, but it's not easy to find one that's not an uncomfortable,
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Mar
23

Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep 12. Fresh Laundry

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/23/2011 10:10:00 AM
This Sarah 101 makeover jangled my jealousy nerves because my laundry room is downstairs in a spidery, dusty basement and I hate it. What I wouldn't give for a fresh, clean space like this! Photo by Stacey Brandford This isn't the first time Sarah has
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Mar
22

Video Exclusive: Scott McGillivray Confronts his Nickname, "McGillibabe", on Camera

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/22/2011 12:29:00 PM
Season 4 of Income Property is coming in April! More struggling folk looking to subsidize their lifestyle with an income suite, requiring the very money they lack to begin with. It's a vicious cycle! But Scott McGillivray understands, and invariably comes
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Mar
21

CONTEST: Design Our Spring Twitter Page Background!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/21/2011 3:32:00 PM
UPDATE: We've extended the deadline to submit your design by one week. See below for details. Happy first week of spring everyone! I'm pleased to announce an exciting contest, open to any and all HGTV Canada fans with a flair for graphics and web design
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Mar
21

Sarah and Tommy Host Question of the Week: What Works Best for Keeping Hallways Tidy?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/21/2011 11:54:00 AM
This past Saturday I took sweeping stock of hallway and entrance organizing ideas . How to keep coats, shoes, bags, keys, mail and other sundry chattels from piling up into a suffocating mess at your entryway, is one of the more challenging day-to-day
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Mar
19

Top 6 Saturday: Hallway Storage and Organizing Ideas

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/19/2011 10:30:00 AM
Last Saturday I went on a closet binge . Today I tackle hallway storage . Personally, I can't see too many ideas when it comes to organizing the flotsam and jetsam that collects around the entryway. Here are six ideas addressing hallways of all shapes
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Mar
17

Book: Undecorate by DwellStudio's Christiane Lemieux

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/17/2011 4:29:00 PM
The eclectic mix defines our era of interior decorating. Why then, is it so hard to define what the eclectic mix actually is? If I have to find myself searching for words, wildly gesticulating and naming every iconic piece of furniture throughout the
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Mar
17

Lunchtime Fix: Buy Art, Support Japan

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Posted by Vanessa 3/17/2011 12:00:00 PM
Today's Lunchtime Fix not only brings you beautiful images and art you can bring into your home but it also gives you the opportunity to donate money towards relief and aid in Japan , following the devastating earthquakes and tsunami that hit the country.
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Mar
16

Giveaway: Edmonton Home & Garden Show Tix!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/16/2011 5:28:00 PM
Aaaaand the Bryan Baeumler tour is drawing to a close! He's been a busy man, flying about the country and talking renovating at all of the country's different Home Shows, with the final one happening in Edmonton, March 24--27, 2011 . Of course, there
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Mar
16

Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 11 Clutter-Free Basement

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/16/2011 10:19:00 AM
Morning Sarah fans, the season is almost over -- there are only two episodes left! What did you think of last night's family basement makeover ? Photo by Stacey Brandford I liked the cream, brown and red palette and I especially loved all the unique spaces
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Mar
15

Creative Spaces: A Masterful Modern Reno in Historic Georgetown, Washington D.C.

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Posted by Guest Blogger 3/15/2011 11:12:00 AM
An internationally renowned surgeon and her diplomat husband transform a landmark Federal-style townhouse into a spacious, light-filled showcase for their world class collection of modern art. By: Rana Florida, Creative Class Group ; Special Contributor
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Mar
14

Question of the Week: Lots of Laundry Room or More Basement Space

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Posted by Vanessa 3/14/2011 2:12:00 PM
This weekend I finally met my next door neighbours after a month of sharing a wall with them. Good neighbours that they are, they invited us to a party on their side of the semi- and we got a chance to check out their house. It's lovely and they have
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Mar
12

Top 6 Saturday: Creative Closet Solutions

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/12/2011 2:04:00 PM
Since it's organizing month, I'm stuck on closets . If you're in a new-build home or a nice, spacious condo where closets are bountiful, this post is mere entertainment. But if you're like many and reside in an older home or rental apartment with tiny
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Mar
12

Quiz Answer: These Fabulous Closets Came From THIS Show

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Posted by Vanessa 3/12/2011 10:02:00 AM
Have you been dreaming of a giant dressing room since Monday's quiz ? Did you guess which show the photos came from? The CORRECT answer is B) HGTV's Top 10 ! Congratulations to Lisa V. and Pat B. who'll be receiving some sweet HGTV.ca Swag ! Want to see
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Mar
11

Party Idea of the Month: DIY Craft Party

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/11/2011 12:02:00 PM
It's been raining like crazy here in Toronto so when I saw these bright and cheerful photos from our latest Party of the Month , it made my dreary morning. Event planner Marla Brown's party ideas are simple and inexpensive, but the details are what make
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Mar
10

Real People Reno: Psychedelic Bathroom Bye Bye

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/10/2011 10:16:00 AM
I'm at an age where most of my scene is in the throes of renovating their family home. Every brunch, casual evening of euchre, girls night out, or play date with our toddlers (I am making myself ill) inevitably ends in a deep discussion about renovating.
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Mar
10

Video: Decorate like Sarah and Tommy

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Posted by Vanessa 3/10/2011 10:02:00 AM
We've had a lot of face time with Lady Sarah and Sir Tommy lately and we've done our best to dig up their decorating secrets and share them with you. I've already posted videos of the pair discussing the colour of the year and whether to paint wood trim
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Mar
09

Found! This Week: Kartell Storage Table; Teak Sideboard; Mini-Wardrobe

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/9/2011 3:00:00 PM
The Team and I have been thinking: we spend so many industrious hours surfing Craigslist, eBay, Kijiji and other various online resources that ship to Canada (for Pete's sake!), why not share some of our favourite finds with the group? Though it hurts
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Mar
09

Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 10 Neutral Master

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/9/2011 10:07:00 AM
Good morning Sarah Richardson fans! I think this may be my favourite room yet (I know I said that about the contemporary living room , but I love a pretty, feminine bedroom). The soft palette is calming and the details charming -- though I've never been
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Mar
08

Lace, Lattice and Filigree Organizing Accessories

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Posted by Vanessa 3/8/2011 2:57:00 PM
My version of organization pretty much equates to A Place For Everything. As for Everything In Its Place, that's kind of subjective. I gave up trying to completely control clutter a long time ago. It's the stuff that gets emptied from pockets or purses
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Mar
07

Quiz: Which Show Did These Fabulous Closets Come From?

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Posted by Vanessa 3/7/2011 3:40:00 PM
Are you inspired enough by March's Organizing theme to get to work on any projects of your own? A closet clean-out perhaps? Realistically, none of us can afford to create the luxurious closets below. But we can dream and strive for as close as we can
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Mar
05

Social Media Saturday: Which Room Has the Most Makeover Matchup Votes?

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/5/2011 10:20:00 AM
Good morning! It's time for our monthly round up of what's been happening on our Facebook fan page and Twitter @hgtvcanada . If you're not a fan or a follower, then come join the social media circle, we're over 18,000 strong and are always looking for
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Mar
04

Top 10 Friday: Organize with These Fun, Inventive Wall Hooks!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/4/2011 7:51:00 PM
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: wall hooks are the cupcakes of decor. Small, fun, infinitely creative, surprisingly impactful and the best impulse buy you could make. I don't think much more needs to be said here. These are my top 10 faves!
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Mar
03

DIY Salvage Lamp: Beginner's Luck

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Posted by Guest Blogger 3/3/2011 5:27:00 PM
Inspired by Elana's DIY ceramics lamp I decided to try my hand at making a lamp out of a $5 block of wood I picked up at Public Butter , a second hand store in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood. By: Julian Humphreys The electronics of a lamp I'm familiar
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Mar
03

Lunchtime Fix Photo Gallery: Storage Solutions

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/3/2011 12:09:00 PM
We're kicking off Organizing month for March so I couldn't think of a better topic for this week's Lunchtime Fix than storage solutions. I'm currently hunting down storage solutions for my own skinny entryway, so organizing is close to my heart these
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Mar
02

It's ORGANIZING Month!

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Posted by Vanessa 3/2/2011 12:13:00 PM
Can you believe that it's March already? In anticipation of spring, we're here to inspire you to get a head start on getting organized. We'll also be tasking ourselves to tackle a section of our own homes, whether it be a small entryway or a messy laundry
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Mar
02

Discuss: Sarah 101, Ep. 9 Re-Imagined Kitchen

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Posted by Alicia Cox 3/2/2011 10:02:00 AM
What did you think of kitchen #2 compared to the earlier Big Box Kitchen episode ? Sarah and Tommy used big box items again in this re-imagined family kitchen. While the floor feels slightly ice cream parlour-esque, I do like the crispness of the white
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Mar
01

Launching This Month: Creative Spaces with Rana Florida

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 3/1/2011 5:02:00 PM
Listen to my luck! You know how we decor enthusiasts are obsessed with Home Tours ? Well by our account, you can't get enough of them, which is why I am forever searching for new and exciting interiors to expose here on HGTV.ca. Well, one such interior
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