April 2011 - Posts


Top 5 Saturday: Teen & Tween Room Essentials Wedding DIY: Garland Bunting, Three Ways Video: The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Where the Royal Family Stays Exposed Ceiling Beams: A Home Tour Follow-Up Quiz: Who Designed These Outdoor Spaces? Wedding DIY: Cork Vase Centerpieces Flickr Round Up: Pillow Talk Earth Day: Shop Habitat For Humanity's ReStore for Eco-Friendly Decor Top 5 Friday: Green and Gorgeous Earth Day: Eco-Friendly Finds at Crate and Barrel Real People Living in Condos: Big Impact, Low Budget Organization Solutions Design Dilemma with Samantha Pynn: The Cure for Too Much Wood Even the Famous Have Budgets: Candace Bushnell's Decorator Limits Creative Spaces: Colour, Gloss and Glam Emboldens a Toronto Victorian Question of the Week: Would You Commemorate the Royal Wedding with Wallpaper? Quiz Answer: THIS Find Made Canadian Pickers the Most Money Wedding DIY: Pretty Paper Pinwheels Top 6 Saturday: Not a Fan of Ceiling Fans? They've Gotten Cooler Winner! Who Will Design Our Spring Twitter Background? Book Giveaway: No Guff Vegetable Gardening -- If THIS Doesn't Sway You, You're Lost Lunchtime Fix Photo Gallery: Sam Pynn's Eco-Friendly Designs Found! By Samantha Pynn: Fabulous Fabric HGTV.ca Original Home Tour: Jenny, Marc and their Sunny, Victorian Gut Job in Toronto Quiz: 3 'Picks' from History's New Show, Canadian Pickers -- Which Pick Turns the Biggest Profit?  Top 6 Saturday: 6 Great Chair Styles for Entertaining Large Parties Video Exclusive: Til Debt Do Us Part Host Gail Vaz-Oxlade is a Pepper!  Party Idea of the Month: DIY Vintage Theme Wedding The National Hotel, South Beach: A Great April Pick-Me-Up  Question of the Week: Royal Wedding Purple -- Would You Do It?  Video Exclusive: Meet Paul Lafrance and the Crew of Decked Out Quiz Answer: Moroccan Rugs 101 Social Media Saturday: Top Tweets, Fan Posts and Design Challenge Extended Sold: Most Expensive Home in American History? We Do! April is WEDDINGS Month Top 5 Friday: Garden Sculptures To Buy Now New Spring Schedule Starts Monday, April 4 with New Shows, Seasons and Hosts 
 
Apr
30

Top 5 Saturday: Teen & Tween Room Essentials

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Posted by Camille Hemming 4/30/2011 2:09:00 PM
Here I am at the second transition point when my children are on their way to becoming young adults. These days it seems like it happens sooner rather than later. But though it sounds scary, it’s actually a beautiful time. They still love fun, color,
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Apr
28

Wedding DIY: Garland Bunting, Three Ways

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/28/2011 2:34:00 PM
Wedding month is coming to a big close with the Royal Wedding happening in less than 24 hours. Now, I'm sure Prince William and Catherine Middleton did not do any DIY decorating at Westminister Abbey -- though we do know that eight 20 ft. tall trees will
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Apr
27

Video: The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Where the Royal Family Stays

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/27/2011 9:42:00 AM
The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is only two days away! Our sister channel, Global TV has everything you need to celebrate the big day: live coverage all week, live streaming of the wedding on April 29 starting at 4am ET/ 1am PT
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Apr
26

Exposed Ceiling Beams: A Home Tour Follow-Up

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Posted by Guest Blogger 4/26/2011 10:05:00 AM
Our home tour, Jenny and Marc's Sunny Victorian Gut Job got such a great response, we wanted to follow up and answer some of the most common questions. The three main concerns were about the exposed beams : You will lose sound insulation Exposed wiring
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Apr
25

Quiz: Who Designed These Outdoor Spaces?

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/25/2011 2:14:00 PM
How well do you know our outdoor design specialists? These two spaces hail from popular landscaping/building shows -- check out the choices below and try your chances at the poll. What show is this space from? online survey And here's poll #2 -- whose
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Apr
24

Wedding DIY: Cork Vase Centerpieces

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/24/2011 10:12:00 AM
Continuing on our month-long Wedding theme , I'm happy to share another affordable and adorable Wedding DIY . These cork vases make excellent centerpieces because your guests can leave messages for you at their own convenience.They're also an eco-friendly
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Apr
24

Flickr Round Up: Pillow Talk

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Posted by Camille Hemming 4/24/2011 10:00:00 AM
After moving last year, we made the decision to start fresh. Being influenced by all of the Real People Renos , design tips and new features like Creative Spaces , we got rid of most of our existing furniture and attempted to start achieving some sort
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Apr
22

Earth Day: Shop Habitat For Humanity's ReStore for Eco-Friendly Decor

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Posted by Guest Blogger 4/22/2011 9:44:00 AM
With financial and ecological costs rising, many home owners are on the lookout for more eco-friendly and cost effective remodeling solutions . By using salvaged or gently used materials it is possible to make far less of an impact on both your budget
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Apr
22

Top 5 Friday: Green and Gorgeous

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Posted by Mia Rodak 4/22/2011 9:35:00 AM
There are many ways to furnish and decorate your home that are both easy on the planet and easy on your pocket book. We've explored many of these green and budget-friendly tricks on this site many times over; up-cycling , antiquing , refurbishing , choosing
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Apr
21

Earth Day: Eco-Friendly Finds at Crate and Barrel

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Posted by Nadine Sharon Anglin 4/21/2011 2:48:00 PM
When it comes to hot decor topics of the day, green is as popular as they get, but admittedly, not exactly the sexiest. Come on, wouldn’t you rather argue the pros and cons of Kelly Wearstler’s latest over-the-top interior than dissect the merits of compact
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Apr
21

Real People Living in Condos: Big Impact, Low Budget Organization Solutions

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Posted by Guest Blogger 4/21/2011 10:38:00 AM
Ask any condo dweller (myself included) about the downsides of condo-living and the biggest gripe is usually concerning the lack of storage. Our loft-style condo came equipped with a tiny entry closet, a closet that holds a stacked washer/dryer and a
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Apr
20

Design Dilemma with Samantha Pynn: The Cure for Too Much Wood

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Posted by Guest Blogger 4/20/2011 2:51:00 PM
Overwhelmed by wood? This homeowner definitely is. Luckily our Sam Pynn is here to help with her trademark sage, patient advice. From : Denise “ Dear Samantha, We bought our house from my in-laws and I HATE my kitchen. We are painting our cabinet doors
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Apr
20

Even the Famous Have Budgets: Candace Bushnell's Decorator Limits

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Posted by Vanessa 4/20/2011 11:44:00 AM
Last week I had a brief but thoroughly enjoyable phone chat with Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell about her new book Summer and the City: A Carrie Diaries Novel . Bushnell was friendly, casual and very complimentary of Canadians: "I find the women
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Apr
19

Creative Spaces: Colour, Gloss and Glam Emboldens a Toronto Victorian

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Posted by Guest Blogger 4/19/2011 9:11:00 AM
An editor and a writer with two young children turn a semi-detached late Victorian in downtown Toronto into a glamorous, boldly colored showplace, suffused with an eclectic, fun, artistic spirit. By: Rana Florida, Creative Class Group ; Special Contributor
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Apr
18

Question of the Week: Would You Commemorate the Royal Wedding with Wallpaper?

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Posted by Vanessa 4/18/2011 9:30:00 AM
The Royal Wedding is next Friday. Have you bought a commemorative souvenir yet? UK design company Graham & Brown has released Royal-inspired wallpaper featuring crowns and tiaras that can be customized with stick-on jewels. Crowns and Coronets wallpaper,
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Apr
17

Quiz Answer: THIS Find Made Canadian Pickers the Most Money

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/17/2011 4:27:00 PM
Did you catch the premiere of History Television's Canadian Pickers ? As per Monday's Quiz : which find stood to make picking pals Sheldon Smithens and Scott Cozens the most money? Was it the totem pole , vintage radios or weather vane/windmill weight
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Apr
17

Wedding DIY: Pretty Paper Pinwheels

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/17/2011 10:27:00 AM
This sweet and cheerful DIY comes courtesy of stylist Heather Cameron , who some of you Style Sheet fans may remember from her popular Modern Country posts last summer. Heather's back to create some beautiful wedding DIYs -- stay tuned for another project
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Apr
16

Top 6 Saturday: Not a Fan of Ceiling Fans? They've Gotten Cooler

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/16/2011 4:30:00 PM
Enough puns for ya? I'm not one for punning, but that headline came to me like a gift I couldn't refuse... To kill it dead, I have not been a fan of ceiling fans . Lighting is an important component in a room and ceiling fans never seemed to deliver in
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Apr
16

Winner! Who Will Design Our Spring Twitter Background?

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/16/2011 10:12:00 AM
Good morning! It's a bit dreary in Toronto today, how's the weather where you are? Is it spring yet? Well, I'm here to announce the winner of our Design Our Spring Twitter Background Challenge , whose design was the very essence of spring. The winner
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Apr
14

Book Giveaway: No Guff Vegetable Gardening -- If THIS Doesn't Sway You, You're Lost

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/14/2011 3:03:00 PM
I see these books and my impulse is to admit defeat: I am hopeless in the garden. But after I sit with the idea, I realize my household is not completely ignorant of backyard vegetable gardening . My husband plants a little patch of arugula and chives
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Apr
14

Lunchtime Fix Photo Gallery: Sam Pynn's Eco-Friendly Designs

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/14/2011 12:03:00 PM
Next Friday is Earth Day , so who better to feature in our latest Lunchtime Fix Photo Gallery than designer and host Sam Pynn? On her show Pure Design , Sam often went for the best-for-the-planet choice when it came to upcycling, reusing and refurbishing
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Apr
13

Found! By Samantha Pynn: Fabulous Fabric

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Posted by Guest Blogger 4/13/2011 1:33:00 PM
I'm taking a break from my usual Design Dilemma question-and-answer gig to share a couple of fabulous finds . I was out sourcing fabrics and accessories for the one hour special that I'm working on for HGTV when I happened upon a new product at In Vu
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Apr
12

HGTV.ca Original Home Tour: Jenny, Marc and their Sunny, Victorian Gut Job in Toronto

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/12/2011 11:55:00 AM
Who: Jenny Francis, architect and owner of Jenny Francis Design , with partner Marc Downing, also an architect at MJMA . What: A small (ish) Victorian in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood. The home is over a hundred years old and approximately 1,300 sq
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Apr
11

Quiz: 3 'Picks' from History's New Show, Canadian Pickers -- Which Pick Turns the Biggest Profit?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/11/2011 4:21:00 PM
Picking is the new Antiquing! This past Friday HGTV premiered American Pickers , a show that follows professional pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, as they travel coast to coast in search of Americana gold. But we here in this vast country of ours have
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Apr
09

Top 6 Saturday: 6 Great Chair Styles for Entertaining Large Parties

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/9/2011 11:18:00 AM
It's Wedding Month . We all know why. (If you don't, you obviously have the luxury of unplugging from society, because there is no way Prince William and Kate Middleton and their impeding nuptials could have eluded you.) Elana's wedding; Elana (in yellow)
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Apr
07

Video Exclusive: Til Debt Do Us Part Host Gail Vaz-Oxlade is a Pepper!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/7/2011 2:43:00 PM
I've been a fan of Gail Vaz-Oxlade 's since the first time I saw her dolling out the-truth-hurts advice to couples struggling with their finances, on the original Til Debt Do Us Part . When I saw that we here at HGTV are getting us a Home Edition , I
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Apr
07

Party Idea of the Month: DIY Vintage Theme Wedding

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/7/2011 9:25:00 AM
We're back with another lovely party idea of the month from event planner Marla Brown . It's wedding month and I couldn't be more excited to share this gorgeous vintage theme wedding with you. I'm getting married in six months and have been perusing all
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Apr
06

The National Hotel, South Beach: A Great April Pick-Me-Up

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/6/2011 8:11:00 PM
As you may recall if you follow us on Twitter , my foodnetwork.ca colleague, Catherine Jheon (CJ) and I hit Miami Beach in February, to cover SoBe Fest -- Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival . The National Hotel, veranda It was INSANE, and
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Apr
05

Question of the Week: Royal Wedding Purple -- Would You Do It?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/5/2011 3:18:00 PM
Since it's Royal Wedding April -- congrats Wills and Kate! -- the colour purple is basking in renewed attention. Not an easy one to tackle in the realm of decor, especially since we've been steered toward white-washed, sun-bleached and natural everything,
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Apr
05

Video Exclusive: Meet Paul Lafrance and the Crew of Decked Out

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/5/2011 1:07:00 PM
Elana and I spent a lovely, sunny afternoon hanging out with the good-time crew of the new show Decked Out . Host Paul Lafrance and his band of merry builders have a lot of fun on set -- watch Joey's Bloopers and The Adventures of Super Jeff (new clips
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Apr
04

Quiz Answer: Moroccan Rugs 101

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/4/2011 4:56:00 PM
Well, you guys know your rugs ! Almost exactly twice as many of you chose the correct answer to last Monday's quiz , asking which of these two rugs is more expensive.... A) B) Beni Ouarain rug ; Persian rug The correct answer is A (left), a vintage (c.
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Apr
02

Social Media Saturday: Top Tweets, Fan Posts and Design Challenge Extended

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/2/2011 10:19:00 AM
Morning! First up: We've extended the deadline for our Design Our Spring Twitter Background Challenge until April 8 at 5pm ET . The winning design will now be announced April 15. Keep the entries coming! This month's round-up of news from our Facebook
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Apr
01

Sold: Most Expensive Home in American History?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 4/1/2011 3:16:00 PM
I hope this story is NOT an April Fool's joke. Though the facts certainly hold no big surprises... A Russian billionaire , Yuri Milner, 49, bought THIS unfathomably sprawling property in the heart of Silicon Valley -- Los Altos Hills, CA -- for $100 million.
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Apr
01

We Do! April is WEDDINGS Month

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Posted by Vanessa 4/1/2011 2:00:00 PM
With the Royal wedding less than a month away and with summer wedding invites flooding your mailboxes, we thought it was appropriate to focus on nuptials in April . Plus, for those of you planning fall/winter weddings or even spring 2012 events, now's
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Apr
01

Top 5 Friday: Garden Sculptures To Buy Now

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Posted by Vanessa 4/1/2011 10:28:00 AM
The weather isn't exactly spring-like quite yet but that hasn't stopped home stores from stocking their aisles with outdoor decor. Now's the time to buy that patio set, pool lounger and yes, garden sculpture, before they all sell out. Here are our favourites
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Apr
01

New Spring Schedule Starts Monday, April 4 with New Shows, Seasons and Hosts

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Posted by Alicia Cox 4/1/2011 9:25:00 AM
It's that time of year -- out with the old, in with the new! Our spring schedule starts Monday, April 4 with new shows, new hosts and new seasons of favourites like Income Property , Disaster DIY and Property Virgins . New shows & hosts! Clockwise
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