August 2011 - Posts


Colour Inspiration: Accents of Pink and Chartreuse From Sarah 101 Makeover: My Baby's 'Big Girl' Bedroom Revealed! Sam Pynn Special The Mix Premieres Today at 11am and 9pm ET New Schedule Starts Monday, August 29: Returning Favourites and Prime Time  Outdoor Colour Inspiration: Transitioning from Summer to Fall Bargain Saturday: 4 Affordable Ideas for Organizing a Kids' Room  Deck Wars Marathon 8pm-12am ET Friday, August 26th Lunchtime Fix Photos: All the Rooms from Summer Home New Schedule Sneak Peek: Six Brand New Series and a Sam Pynn Special HGTV.ca Original Home Tour: Mike & Sami Mix Vintage, Modern and Handmedowns for a Chic Vancouver Townhouse Question/Quiz of the Week: Swan Beds -- Crazy or Awesome? And a Giveaway!  D.I.Y: All Natural Bug Repellants Top 5 Friday: Furniture and Accessories That Work For Babies and Parents #ProjectNurseryFabulous Makeover Reveal: The Finished Nursery International Home Tour: Sacred Spaces, Costa Rica August Trend Report: Going Global Question of the Week: How Much Would You Spend on a Crib?  Party Idea of the Month: Kids' Playdate Picnic D.I.Y: Make Your Own Green Piñata  Bargain Saturday: Modern & Colourful Prints for the Music Lover  Top 5 (7) Friday: Modern Rocking Chairs  Lunchtime Fix Photos: Nurseries, Kids' Rooms and One for the Teens Grub Season: The Plague of Raccoons Digging Up Your Lawn Explained!  #ProjectNurseryFabulous Makeover Part 2: Inspiration for a Non-Traditional Pink Nursery Colour Inspiration: Tween Room from Sarah's House Guilty Splurge vs Steal: Popular Modern Convertible Crib For Less!  Discuss: Summer Home, Ep. 10 The Great Outdoors Share Your Photos: We Want to See Your Kid's Rooms and Nurseries! Four Ways To Extend Your Summer Bouquet Top 5 Friday: Gender-Neutral Colour Schemes: Baby Rooms for Boy or Girl #ProjectNurseryFabulous Makeover Part 1: Meet Designers Meredith and Gretchen  August is KIDS' ROOMS Month! House Hunters International Beach Front Properties Marathon 12pm -6pm ET 
 
Aug
31

Colour Inspiration: Accents of Pink and Chartreuse From Sarah 101

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/31/2011 4:25:00 PM
Designer Sarah Richardson is known for her love of pale blues and greens, and while this dining room from Sarah 101 includes a soothing blue, the smattering of bold accent colours in this room add an unexpected twist. When studying the space you realize
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Aug
31

Makeover: My Baby's 'Big Girl' Bedroom Revealed!

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Posted by Mia Rodak 8/31/2011 8:19:00 AM
It was just over three months ago that I posted this sneak peek at my daughter Anabella’s newly renovated but still very empty ‘big girl bedroom’ . Take a look back at that post to see the ‘ before renovation ' photos, the ‘ after renovation’ photos and
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Aug
30

Sam Pynn Special The Mix Premieres Today at 11am and 9pm ET

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/30/2011 9:25:00 AM
If you've always wondered just how the homes you see in magazines and right here in our Original Home Tours look so pulled together, then set your alarm and plant yourself on the couch for designer Sam Pynn's one-hour special, The Mix , airing today at
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Aug
29

New Schedule Starts Monday, August 29: Returning Favourites and Prime Time

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/29/2011 10:28:00 AM
Last week I gave you the lowdown on six new series and a Sam Pynn special that premiere this week -- today, it's all about the returning series we know you love and the changes to the prime time schedule . Monday 8pm ET Back to back episodes of My First
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Aug
28

Outdoor Colour Inspiration: Transitioning from Summer to Fall

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/28/2011 12:19:00 PM
With only a few weeks left of summer you might be getting tired of the same old colours in your back yard, so why not give your patio an inexpensive punch of colour that will transition you from late summer into early fall? This summer, gorgeous bright
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Aug
27

Bargain Saturday: 4 Affordable Ideas for Organizing a Kids' Room

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 8/27/2011 9:13:00 AM
Keeping a kid's room organized may seem like a bit of a pipe dream for some parents, but when you do get your kids to pick up the toys and clothes laying around, there’s got to be a place to put them all. The good intentions of closet organizers don’t
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Aug
26

Deck Wars Marathon 8pm-12am ET Friday, August 26th

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Posted by Camille Hemming 8/26/2011 9:18:00 AM
Who can build the best deck? See Paul Lafrance in a four-part series Deck Wars Marathon today, August 26th, from 8pm-12am ET . If you happen to miss it don't worry, we've got you covered! You can watch Deck Wars online. Related: Video: Deck Wars Host
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Aug
25

Lunchtime Fix Photos: All the Rooms from Summer Home

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/25/2011 12:14:00 PM
Does anyone else start to get tired of summer around this time? I long for crisp breezes, boots, soups & stews...but then again, I don't own a cottage that's been made over by the talented Karen Sealy on Summer Home . The season is over for now, but
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Aug
24

New Schedule Sneak Peek: Six Brand New Series and a Sam Pynn Special

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/24/2011 2:57:00 PM
Good times'a comin'! Well, good times never stop, really. Fall is kicking off with six brand new series , bringing with them a slew of new Home-and-Garden obsessions you never knew you had... Consumed Premiering on Tuesday August 30 at 10pm ET/7pm PT
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Aug
23

HGTV.ca Original Home Tour: Mike & Sami Mix Vintage, Modern and Handmedowns for a Chic Vancouver Townhouse

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 8/23/2011 9:15:00 PM
Who: Mike, a physiotherapist and Sami, an interior designer, recently welcomed a baby girl, Poppy, into their personality-rich townhouse in Vancouver. Their labradoodle, Ruben, will have to take a back seat in future photos I'm afraid (he's quite the
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Aug
22

Question/Quiz of the Week: Swan Beds -- Crazy or Awesome? And a Giveaway!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 8/22/2011 1:54:00 PM
I have no logical reason for bringing swan beds -- beds shaped like swans -- to your attention today, other than I saw one while surfing the internet and knew I had to investigate. 1. A historic theme room! Is this 18th or 19th century? Are they awesome?
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Aug
21

D.I.Y: All Natural Bug Repellants

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/21/2011 11:26:00 AM
I don't know about you, but I found the mosquitoes to be pretty ruthless this summer. I was bitten 10 times and through my jeans no less! With super sensitive skin, I tend to shy away from bug sprays and have tried everything from citronella candles to
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Aug
19

Top 5 Friday: Furniture and Accessories That Work For Babies and Parents

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/19/2011 11:40:00 AM
I’ve been all about repurposing and reusing items from your home these days. My last post demonstrated how you could make your outdoor furniture work both inside and out, IF you buy smart. Seeing as it’s all about kiddies this month on Style Sheet , I’ve
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Aug
18

#ProjectNurseryFabulous Makeover Reveal: The Finished Nursery

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/18/2011 1:48:00 PM
HGTV: We've all been waiting for the big reveal since the interview in Part 1 and the inspiration ideas in Part 2 so let's get to it...(drum roll) from baby boy blue to baby girl pink, it's Project Nursery Fabulous ! All photos by Russ Mezikofsky Gretchen,
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Aug
16

International Home Tour: Sacred Spaces, Costa Rica

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Posted by Vanessa 8/16/2011 4:45:00 PM
I first visited Costa Rica in 2010 and loved it. I surfed, explored the rainforest, saw beautiful water falls and really enjoyed the relaxed attitude . I know it all sounds very cliché but — at least where I was in Nosara, on the west coast — Costa Rica
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Aug
16

August Trend Report: Going Global

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Posted by Vanessa 8/16/2011 11:30:00 AM
You've heard it before: the world wide web has made sharing information across the globe so simple it's second nature. So it's really no surprise that not only are trends becoming international but the influence behind those trends is coming from all
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Aug
15

Question of the Week: How Much Would You Spend on a Crib?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 8/15/2011 3:04:00 PM
Following my Splurge vs Steal post last week, I realized we need to face a certain fact: we are WAY overspending on baby and kids rooms . Myself included. As mentioned, I spent in upwards of $1600 on my little girl's convertible crib and change pad attachment.
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Aug
15

Party Idea of the Month: Kids' Playdate Picnic

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/15/2011 9:20:00 AM
Looking at this month's party idea by event planner Marla Brown makes me long for Play Day, remember those? You'd get McDonald's "orange" drink at school, play games and spend the day outside. Sigh. Nostalgia. Back to our Party Idea of the Month : a Kids'
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Aug
14

D.I.Y: Make Your Own Green Piñata

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/14/2011 10:30:00 AM
Piñatas are fun no matter what age you are, and you can try your hand at making one by simply coating a balloon with paper mache. You can fill it with candy and toys for kids, or lip glosses and spa packets for teens—anything your heart desires (however,
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Aug
13

Bargain Saturday: Modern & Colourful Prints for the Music Lover

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 8/13/2011 9:02:00 AM
I am smitten with these bold art prints from postercabaret.com . The online design shop started as a place to sell underground gig posters created by music lovers, but today they sell a variety of prints, including this concert series. I've been eying
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Aug
12

Top 5 (7) Friday: Modern Rocking Chairs

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 8/12/2011 4:35:00 PM
I'm a mom . I nursed my baby. I needed that rocking chair . I chose not to go with a glider because they were pricier and limited in choice, and truth be told, I could not have foreseen how much that chair was going to mean to me. In retrospect, as a
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Aug
12

Lunchtime Fix Photos: Nurseries, Kids' Rooms and One for the Teens

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/12/2011 11:47:00 AM
Lunchtime Fix is back with photos of some fabulous bedrooms for Kids' Month . Don't forget to share your photos with us -- your room could appear on HGTV.ca! Bryan Baeumler's little girl got the twin bed treatment and plenty of storage to grow into in
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Aug
11

Grub Season: The Plague of Raccoons Digging Up Your Lawn Explained!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 8/11/2011 7:36:00 PM
People, the grubs are upon us. Well, our lawns, anyway. Is your lawn being dug up? If so, read on. I recently posted about making over of my yard in which I mentioned the pain of waking up, day after day, to find the fresh sod my husband and I rolled
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Aug
11

#ProjectNurseryFabulous Makeover Part 2: Inspiration for a Non-Traditional Pink Nursery

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/11/2011 11:14:00 AM
HGTV: You met collaborators Meredith Heron (the designer) and Gretchen Aubuchon (a designer, but in this case, the client) in Project Nursery Fabulous Part 1 , now find out just how a long distance makeover project comes together through inspiration,
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Aug
10

Colour Inspiration: Tween Room from Sarah's House

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Posted by Vanessa 8/10/2011 1:27:00 PM
It's Kids' Rooms Month on HGTV.ca, and although I'm kind of surprised that the word " tween " still exists, I guess 10-, 11- and 12-year-olds do require a bit of a different approach than nine- or 13-year-olds. They're over silly toys but not quite ready
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Aug
09

Guilty Splurge vs Steal: Popular Modern Convertible Crib For Less!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 8/9/2011 9:26:00 PM
I recently saw this crib in a friend's nursery. I recognized it because I had one just like it, and yet, it wasn't exactly the same. This unnerved me. When it was time to furnish my little girl's nursery four years ago, I went mental and thought I had
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Aug
08

Discuss: Summer Home, Ep. 10 The Great Outdoors

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/8/2011 11:55:00 AM
Welcome back from the weekend, Summer Home fans! Designer Karen Sealy and her team transformed the outdoor space of this cottage on the Trent-Severn Waterway and made it a place for this sociable couple to entertain family and friends. (My apologies,
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Aug
06

Share Your Photos: We Want to See Your Kid's Rooms and Nurseries!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/6/2011 10:07:00 AM
Hi folks! August is Kids' Room month and we need your help: if you have a child's bedroom or a nursery that you're proud of, we want to see it! You can share your photos in three ways: Email us at stylesheet(@)hgtv.ca (remove the brackets) with Kid's
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Aug
05

Four Ways To Extend Your Summer Bouquet

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Posted by Guest Blogger 8/5/2011 2:04:00 PM
One of my favourite things about summer is seeing all the beautiful flowers in bloom. At my house, making a bouquet straight from the garden is a near daily occurrence (I'm lucky, I know). For those of who aren’t able to change up their arrangements quite
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Aug
05

Top 5 Friday: Gender-Neutral Colour Schemes: Baby Rooms for Boy or Girl

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 8/5/2011 9:24:00 AM
Are you into gender-themed decor for baby rooms ? It's tempting, I won't lie. As a mother of a girl, all things pink and frilly creep over me as I sleep, waiting to pounce. But a tenacious trend toward putting a lid on gender-affirming paraphernalia in
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Aug
04

#ProjectNurseryFabulous Makeover Part 1: Meet Designers Meredith and Gretchen

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/4/2011 11:26:00 AM
August is Kids' Month and we're kicking off a fun three-part makeover series : Project Nursery Fabulous ! Now, if you're on Twitter and you follow certain interior designers and design bloggers, you may have heard of #ProjectNurseryFabulous already. Toronto-based
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Aug
02

August is KIDS' ROOMS Month!

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Posted by Vanessa 8/2/2011 3:43:00 PM
It's almost time for the little ones to head back to school and a perfect time to get their bedrooms sorted — they'll need a place to do homework, space to put artwork and somewhere to hang backpacks. Below you'll find a list of articles and blog posts
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Aug
01

House Hunters International Beach Front Properties Marathon 12pm -6pm ET

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Posted by Alicia Cox 8/1/2011 9:17:00 AM
Travel the world with House Hunters International and tour beautiful coastal homes in this special beach-themed marathon . Calm blue ocean, calm blue ocean...imagine living in Thailand? Schedule 12pm Private Villas in a Turkish Beach Town 12:30pm Surfer
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