September 2011 - Posts


Party Idea of the Month: Harvest Thanksgiving in Orange, Grey and Brown Splurge vs. Steal: Baroque-Inspired Dinnerware Colour Inspiration: Pattern, Warm Reds and Cream from Sarah 101 Holley & Gill's Design Reading List: 2 New Luscious Decor Books Discuss: Suburban Homes Have No Character Ethnic Textiles Quiz Answers: Did You Guess Correctly?  Bargain Saturday: 6 Resources for Free and Cheap Downloadable Labels Top 6 Friday: Real Estate Advice From Our Expert Hosts Picture This: A Fall Burgundy-Inspired Mood Board for Bedrooms and Living Rooms  September Trend: Polka Dots For Your Home Book Giveaway: Fresh American Spaces by Annie Selke Design School Quiz: 6 Popular Ethnic Prints -- Can You Name Them? Sunday Host Video: Sarah and Philip of Urban Suburban Share Real Estate Tips Top 5 Friday: The Elements of Style Summer Home's Karen Sealy Designs the It Lounge for #TIFF2011 Sponsored: Sears Home Services Presents 4 Hot Decor Trends for Fall! Lunchtime Fix Photos: 8 Beautifully Styled Vignettes Colour Inspiration: Blue and Orange MidMod From Pure Design Toronto Fall Home Show Sept. 22-25: Ticket Giveaway #2!  Creative Spaces: Two Eras Collide for a Dramatic Victorian Transformation in Toronto Sunday Host Video: Jill Pollack of Consumed Shares Her Top 4 Tips Bargain Saturday: 6 Ways to Fake a Headboard Top 5 Friday: Bold Florals, Lace, Zig Zags, and More: Trends in Dinnerware Toronto Fall Home Show Sept. 22-25: Ticket Giveaway! September is DESIGN SCHOOL Month! We Asked, You Answered: Your Kids' Room Photos Revealed! Top 5 Friday: Home Office, Back To School and Dorm Supplies Real People Nursery: Fresh Colours and Ideas for a Baby Boy's Room 
 
Sep
30

Party Idea of the Month: Harvest Thanksgiving in Orange, Grey and Brown

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Posted by Guest Blogger 9/30/2011 10:01:00 AM
Did you think we weren't going to have a gorgeous September Party Idea of the Month ? I've been saving this little tidbit for closer to Thanksgiving because, well, you'll see. It's harvest-y goodness courtesy of event designer Marla Brown; a veritable
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Sep
29

Splurge vs. Steal: Baroque-Inspired Dinnerware

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 9/29/2011 2:13:00 PM
When you find that perfect set of white dinnerware it is a very happy day. That perfect white set is a real workhorse; it will get you through many a dinner party. Great white dishes are also the perfect base for layering on coloured and patterned plates
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Sep
28

Colour Inspiration: Pattern, Warm Reds and Cream from Sarah 101

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/28/2011 9:02:00 AM
This cozy basement from Sarah 101 has a warm, welcoming vibe that suits the space with an easy colour palette to try in your own home. There's no need to go dark in a basement when you have standard small windows with limited light. Sarah used one creamy
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Sep
27

Holley & Gill's Design Reading List: 2 New Luscious Decor Books

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Posted by Guest Blogger 9/27/2011 12:49:00 PM
Now that we've made it past the fist day of school, met our classmates, marked up that new notepad and dulled that freshly sharpened pencil, it's time to hit the books ! Grace Bonney from Design*Sponge and Holly Becker from Decor8 are two extremely talented
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Sep
26

Discuss: Suburban Homes Have No Character

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/26/2011 4:57:00 PM
Have you been watching Urban Suburban ? Brother-sister real estate duo Sarah Daniels and Philip DuMoulin try to sway clients between buying an urban or a suburban home. Sarah is all for the suburbs while Philip pushes the city. So far, the score is in
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Sep
26

Ethnic Textiles Quiz Answers: Did You Guess Correctly?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/26/2011 11:33:00 AM
Though I did get a bit of a smackdown for talking about textiles instead of Sarah Richardson (I love Sarah too, so I understand the frustration), my quiz last Monday did pique more than a few of you -- quite a few of you took a guess at which textile
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Sep
24

Bargain Saturday: 6 Resources for Free and Cheap Downloadable Labels

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 9/24/2011 9:31:00 AM
The need to organize can strike you at any given moment -- like, now -- during a sleepless night, or when you've got no choice but to get things in order. For me, the need to get organized strikes just about any time, so it's good to know there are a
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Sep
23

Top 6 Friday: Real Estate Advice From Our Expert Hosts

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/23/2011 2:03:00 PM
Are you looking for a home? Trying to sell a home? If you need real estate advice , you've come to the right place -- HGTV Canada's hosts are expert sources of information. We have lots of host tips available, but for this week's Top 5 Friday , I've gathered
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Sep
22

Picture This: A Fall Burgundy-Inspired Mood Board for Bedrooms and Living Rooms

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Posted by Guest Blogger 9/22/2011 8:36:00 AM
Sometimes all it takes is a fresh spin on a colour palette to make it feel contemporary and new. Take burgundy for example -- or should we call it Merlot ? -- it’s one of those colours that can look old-fashioned and dowdy especially when paired with
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Sep
20

September Trend: Polka Dots For Your Home

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/20/2011 4:46:00 PM
Every month, we here at Style Sheet focus on one home decor trend that you'll also see repeating in fashion, food and entertaining -- that's why our friends from Slice.ca and Foodnetwork.ca join in the fun. Last month, the international influence garnered
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Sep
20

Book Giveaway: Fresh American Spaces by Annie Selke

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/20/2011 1:01:00 PM
As much as we love having beautiful decorating books sent to us, we know it's our duty to send them back out into the world -- and to you, our readers! Today's giveaway is a gorgeous and inspiring coffee table book by home decor doyenne Annie Selke called
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Sep
19

Design School Quiz: 6 Popular Ethnic Prints -- Can You Name Them?

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/19/2011 3:00:00 PM
Is this a little too close to that nightmare you still have about not finding your exam room, back in college or university? I still have that nightmare, except it's more like a memory because I could never find where my exam was for real... But no matter.
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Sep
18

Sunday Host Video: Sarah and Philip of Urban Suburban Share Real Estate Tips

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/18/2011 9:38:00 AM
Morning and happy weekend! We've started a new video feature called Sunday Host (I'll make the same joke I did last week, for those of you who are new) -- we're riffing on the traditional Sunday roast. Roast/host...host/roast... Anyway, last week was
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Sep
16

Top 5 Friday: The Elements of Style

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Posted by Guest Blogger 9/16/2011 2:31:00 PM
I don’t believe in design rules. Yes, your carpet should extend under your sofa and your curtains look best if they skim or pool a bit on the floor, but the moment you make these things a rule, someone somewhere will post a photo showing the exact opposite
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Sep
16

Summer Home's Karen Sealy Designs the It Lounge for #TIFF2011

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/16/2011 9:34:00 AM
What has designer Karen Sealy been up to since Summer Home wrapped? Working hard! I caught up with Karen on Monday at the Media Centre and Green Room she designed, which is the first space celebs see when hitting up the It Lounge during the Toronto International
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Sep
15

Sponsored: Sears Home Services Presents 4 Hot Decor Trends for Fall!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/15/2011 5:23:00 PM
Oooo! We love a look book! Sears is welcoming fall and a new season of installed home services with a fresh take on four popular decor trends: modern , industrial , nature-inspired and glam . Deciding on a style for your home isn't what it used to be.
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Sep
15

Lunchtime Fix Photos: 8 Beautifully Styled Vignettes

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/15/2011 11:52:00 AM
Design magazines, designers and bloggers (such as yours truly) often talk about creating interesting vignettes around the home . It takes a certain deft decor touch to group items in a stylish, yet not contrived way. Today's Lunchtime Fix photo s offer
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Sep
14

Colour Inspiration: Blue and Orange MidMod From Pure Design

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/14/2011 12:02:00 PM
I've been loving blue and orange together for a while now (it's actually our wedding colour palette and the accents in our living room), and this room by Sam Pynn from season 1 of Pure Design has always had a special place in my heart. The MidMod aesthetic
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Sep
13

Toronto Fall Home Show Sept. 22-25: Ticket Giveaway #2!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/13/2011 2:55:00 PM
Congratulations to the first five winners of Toronto Fall Home Show tickets from last week! And wouldn't you know, the lovely folks at the show have given us more to give away to all the decor and reno-lovers out there. The Toronto Fall Home Show will
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Sep
13

Creative Spaces: Two Eras Collide for a Dramatic Victorian Transformation in Toronto

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Posted by Guest Blogger 9/13/2011 9:01:00 AM
An award winning architect and arts philanthropist transform a Victorian gem, which formerly housed both a missionary society and a law firm, into a light-filled minimalist showpiece with historical detail. The elegant yet warm and inviting space is not
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Sep
11

Sunday Host Video: Jill Pollack of Consumed Shares Her Top 4 Tips

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/11/2011 10:04:00 AM
Good morning! Starting today, we'll be featuring new exclusive video with our hosts in a little gambit we've deemed Sunday Host (kinda like Sunday roast, as in dinner, get it? We thought it was good...) First up is organizing godsend, Jill Pollack of
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Sep
10

Bargain Saturday: 6 Ways to Fake a Headboard

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 9/10/2011 10:01:00 AM
Personally, a headboard is something I can live without and often have lived without, but it can really frame the bed and complete the look of your bedroom. But if your decor budget is a little slim, there's no reason you can't improvise a little and
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Sep
09

Top 5 Friday: Bold Florals, Lace, Zig Zags, and More: Trends in Dinnerware

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 9/9/2011 9:50:00 AM
Admittedly, I have a bit of a love affair with plates and dinnerware . I've collected more than my fair share of different patterns and designs and continue to buy more and more. I love to mix and match different colours and patterns. Here my favourite
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Sep
08

Toronto Fall Home Show Sept. 22-25: Ticket Giveaway!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/8/2011 12:00:00 PM
I love fall. I love it so much I'm getting married next month and fingers crossed, it's a crisp, cool and sunny day -- my favourite kind. Fall also brings the Toronto Fall Home Show with over 300 renovating and decorating specialists , including our very
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Sep
06

September is DESIGN SCHOOL Month!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/6/2011 3:17:00 PM
Don't pretend like September doesn't bring back that old hankering for new pencils and a fresh binder full of tabs! (We love tabs.) It's Design School month here on HGTV.ca, a month full of know-how that doesn't require getting out of bed -- school as
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Sep
03

We Asked, You Answered: Your Kids' Room Photos Revealed!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/3/2011 10:06:00 AM
At the beginning of Kids' Rooms Month , we asked you to please send us photos of your kids' rooms, nurseries, teen rooms, tween rooms ...you get the point. Well, I just have to say a big thank you and a job well done to the folks who sent us photos, we
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Sep
02

Top 5 Friday: Home Office, Back To School and Dorm Supplies

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Posted by Alicia Cox 9/2/2011 12:55:00 PM
I was always one of those nerdy kids who would be itching to get back to school by mid-August. It was totally the promise of fall fashions and crisp, unmarked school supplies that got me. In fact, I'm still a sucker for back to school season and plan
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Sep
01

Real People Nursery: Fresh Colours and Ideas for a Baby Boy's Room

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/1/2011 2:35:00 AM
The 'girlfriend' I refer to in this past Guilty Splurge vs Steal Modern Crib edition, is actually Kristi, of Kristi and Matt and their Backyard Makeover fame. They're that young, industrious couple who do all those things we bloggers blog about, like
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