October 2011 - Posts


Marché St. George: A Great Place to Stuff Your Stockings in Vancouver  Find Out How One Woman Got Rid of 9,000 Things!! No Longer Consumed: West Coast Woman Attempts to Declutter by 100 Items in 100 Days! LED Interior Lighting? Samantha Pynn Approves!  Discuss: Sarah's House 4, Entryway and Kitchen Designer Karl Lohnes Talks Fall Colour Trends for Any Home Halloween Check-In: We Promise You'll Make It!  A Man Speaks Out: Gentlemen, Come Out of The Man Cave  What's Hot in Design, From a Lady Who Knows Bargain Saturday: 4 Art Prints for the Photography Lover Party Idea of the Month: Grown Up Halloween Cocktail Party Top 5 Friday: Bring the Colours & Textures of Fall to Your Tabletop Colour Palette: Primary Colours from Sarah 101 Creating a Timeless Colour Palette: The Secret to All-Neutral Interiors Discuss: Sarah's House 4, Living Room Interview: Dina Manzo of Dina's Party, Premiering Tonight at 9pm ET Sarah's House Season 4 Premieres Tonight at 8pm ET! DIY: A Sweet Halloween Table Arrangement and More Crafts Emma's Top 5 Fall Decorating Tricks October Trend: Keep It Cozy with Velvet Home Decor Adorable Pre Trick-or-Treat Party for the Kiddies Sunday Host Video: Are Sarah and Philip Urban or Are They Suburban? Bargain Saturday: 3 Affordable Centrepiece Alternatives Halloween Can Be Pretty! Decorate Your Mantel 3 Ways Lunchtime Fix Photos: New Income Property Makeovers October is All About Fall Style! Vancouver Home + Design Show Oct. 13-16 Ticket Giveaway! Discuss: 'Collecting' is Amassing Junk by Another Name Sunday Host Video: Jill Pollack on Sentimentality and Collections 
 
Oct
29

Marché St. George: A Great Place to Stuff Your Stockings in Vancouver

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/29/2011 9:43:00 AM
It was love at first sight for me the second I pulled up to this sweet little store in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood. A triple treat of equal parts food market, café, and home décor, Marché St. George is part of a family home owned by husband
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Oct
28

Find Out How One Woman Got Rid of 9,000 Things!!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/28/2011 12:16:00 PM
Yesterday I introduced you all to Christine K. , of 100 things 100 days , a woman waging relentless assault on clutter. Today, she and I get into it: what started her on the decluttering path? How did the clutter get there in the first place? What was
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Oct
27

No Longer Consumed: West Coast Woman Attempts to Declutter by 100 Items in 100 Days!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/27/2011 4:45:00 PM
There are hoarders and then there are the rest of us. Fact is, there are many, many, many of us -- myself included -- who are simply drowning in clutter . When you really dissect a common clutter-clogged household, what you'll probably find is a trifecta
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Oct
26

LED Interior Lighting? Samantha Pynn Approves!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/26/2011 4:56:00 PM
Yesterday I attended an event for Philips LED interior bulbs, hosted by the lovely Samantha Pynn . Sam, as we know, is the face of Pure Design , the show that subtly encourages eco-conscious decor choices. But if you know Sam, you know it's never at the
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Oct
26

Discuss: Sarah's House 4, Entryway and Kitchen

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/26/2011 9:50:00 AM
Well good morning Sarah's House fans, what did you think of last night's two-fer? Are you enjoying the back to back new episodes ? First up, no pun intended, was the "First Impression" episode which included the entryway, mud room and powder room . I'm
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Oct
25

Designer Karl Lohnes Talks Fall Colour Trends for Any Home

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/25/2011 12:59:00 PM
By: Ali Maldoff As we all prepare to welcome Fall into our homes, we can officially leave the light, breezy hues of summer behind and turn to the deeper, more muted shades of this dramatic season. The classic colours associated with autumn such as burnt
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Oct
24

Halloween Check-In: We Promise You'll Make It!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/24/2011 5:33:00 PM
Maybe you're not panicking, but I am. I have a child, and that child deserves a parent who makes an effort on one of the funnest holidays of the year . So really, I'm saying "I promise you'll make it" to my reflection in the mirror, rather than to you,
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Oct
24

A Man Speaks Out: Gentlemen, Come Out of The Man Cave

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/24/2011 8:26:00 AM
Much has been written and discussed lately about the idea of the so-called ' Man Cave ’. There are websites, books and TV shows dedicated to the phenomenon (see DIY Network's Man Caves co-hosted by former NFL player Tony “The Goose” Siragusa), disambiguating
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Oct
22

What's Hot in Design, From a Lady Who Knows

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/22/2011 4:26:00 PM
Let’s face it, if something has been identified as “in” or “on trend” in design, there’s bound to be an original inspiration from which it came. An adaptation or renewal of an existing product or idea can be all you need to make the old seem new. Here
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Oct
22

Bargain Saturday: 4 Art Prints for the Photography Lover

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 10/22/2011 8:18:00 AM
So many of us fancy ourselves photographers, don't we? We become artists behind the lens when we're framing our shots, and many of us take it pretty seriously. In fact many of us self-proclaimed photographers are almost as enamored with our cameras as
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Oct
21

Party Idea of the Month: Grown Up Halloween Cocktail Party

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/21/2011 12:18:00 PM
So the challenge we were faced with for our Party of the Month : how easy is it create a chic Halloween adult cocktail party ? The answer: easy peasy! If there is only one thing you do to achieve this look -- omit the colour orange from your decor palette
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Oct
21

Top 5 Friday: Bring the Colours & Textures of Fall to Your Tabletop

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 10/21/2011 9:25:00 AM
The leaves are changing colour and more comfort foods like stews and roasts are making their way onto our tables. It's time to drag out our dutch ovens and slow cookers to braise meats and cook up hearty soups, so why not reflect the comfort of our meals
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Oct
20

Colour Palette: Primary Colours from Sarah 101

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/20/2011 2:04:00 PM
Since it's Sarah's House premiere week ( discuss the living room makeover here ), our Colour Inspiration comes from a bright and colourful bedroom from her recent series, Sarah 101 . Industrial Soul Bedroom While Sarah Richardson and her design sidekick
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Oct
19

Creating a Timeless Colour Palette: The Secret to All-Neutral Interiors

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/19/2011 3:03:00 PM
Neutral colour schemes are timeless and classic. There’s a reason why year after year you see them in decor magazines, model homes, and all over the internet and TV. You can easily adapt neutrals to the season’s latest trends with a few colourful accessories,
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Oct
19

Discuss: Sarah's House 4, Living Room

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/19/2011 10:18:00 AM
So...what did everyone think of the two new episodes of Sarah's House 4 that premiered last night? Let's discuss all the Sarah Richardson and Tommy Smythe goodness, shall we? The living room Let's just touch on the Find and Buy episode -- I was surprised
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Oct
18

Interview: Dina Manzo of Dina's Party, Premiering Tonight at 9pm ET

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/18/2011 3:54:00 PM
If you're a fan of The Real Housewives of New Jersey (and I know there are a lot of you out there!), then you're familiar with Dina Manzo , the down to earth, bubbly blonde who left the show last year to focus on her family, the foundation she started
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Oct
18

Sarah's House Season 4 Premieres Tonight at 8pm ET!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/18/2011 9:53:00 AM
Well Sarah Richardson fans, it's finally here -- the new season of Sarah's House begins tonight at 8pm ET! Are you excited? After flipping two Toronto homes in seasons 1 and 2, and tackling a complete overhaul of a family farmhouse in season 3 (plus a
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Oct
17

DIY: A Sweet Halloween Table Arrangement and More Crafts

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/17/2011 4:33:00 PM
Halloween is two weeks away! We love the spooky season around these parts -- Halloween decorating is fun, creative and you can get the kids involved. Guest blogger Heather Cameron (remember her Modern Country posts from last summer?) has created a sweet
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Oct
14

Emma's Top 5 Fall Decorating Tricks

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/14/2011 7:07:00 PM
I find each season brings its own decorating challenges and rewards. In Autumn , I tend to focus on two things; making our house cozy and finding a place for all those items we didn’t need in the summer months. I’m talking about the umbrellas, coats,
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Oct
14

October Trend: Keep It Cozy with Velvet Home Decor

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/14/2011 10:01:00 AM
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. September saw us seeing spots as whimsical and
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Oct
12

Adorable Pre Trick-or-Treat Party for the Kiddies

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/12/2011 3:18:00 PM
Looking to throw a Halloween party for your little ones before they head out for the night? Follow these simple eye catching ideas to create a deliciously spooky get together that is sure to thrill. 1. Start the party with a fun Halloween craft that kids
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Oct
09

Sunday Host Video: Are Sarah and Philip Urban or Are They Suburban?

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/9/2011 9:40:00 AM
Good morning readers! I hope you're enjoying the Thanksgiving weekend. Today's Sunday Host video features Urban Suburban's Sarah Daniels and Philip DuMoulin getting personal on where they choose to live (are they urban or are they suburban?) and why Philip
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Oct
08

Bargain Saturday: 3 Affordable Centrepiece Alternatives

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 10/8/2011 10:15:00 AM
We don't all have the time to pick fresh cut flowers from our gardens (for those of us lucky enough to have gardens), nor do we all have the time or money to buy flowers. But it is nice to have something to fill up your vases from time-to-time. Besides,
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Oct
06

Halloween Can Be Pretty! Decorate Your Mantel 3 Ways

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Posted by Guest Blogger 10/6/2011 6:24:00 PM
Whether your tastes run towards a more traditional , harvest-inspired arrangement or a spooky , Hitchcockian display, October is a great time to change up your fireplace decorations. To help you choose your mood, I've created three easy looks using the
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Oct
06

Lunchtime Fix Photos: New Income Property Makeovers

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/6/2011 12:19:00 PM
Have you been enjoying the new season of Income Property ? We know (and totally understand) that host Scott McGillivray has a huge fan base -- we nicknamed him McGillibabe , after all! This season has seen some of the biggest makeovers yet with three-bedroom
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Oct
05

October is All About Fall Style!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/5/2011 9:30:00 AM
Sure it's cold; but it's pretty! The leaves are turning and so is our style wheel, for we've got plenty of ideas on how to bring the beauty of fall to decorating your home . Think rich, velvety colour palettes, cozy knits, rustic baskets and the bounty
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Oct
04

Vancouver Home + Design Show Oct. 13-16 Ticket Giveaway!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/4/2011 2:31:00 PM
It's Home Show season across the country -- Toronto and Calgary had their shows last month and now it's Vancouver's turn. We've got two pairs of tickets to give away to the Vancouver Home + Design Show running from October 13-16. Style your life, design
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Oct
03

Discuss: 'Collecting' is Amassing Junk by Another Name

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/3/2011 4:02:00 PM
When do collections of tchotchkes and figurines become unsightly clutter ? Jill Pollack, host of HGTV's new show Consumed , which helps regular folks break the cycle of messy clutter and household disorganization, is pretty clear on the subject. You only
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Oct
02

Sunday Host Video: Jill Pollack on Sentimentality and Collections

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Posted by Alicia Cox 10/2/2011 10:11:00 AM
Happy Sunday! We're now into our fourth installment of our Sunday Host video feature and the lady who kicked it all off, Consumed host Jill Pollack is back with her thoughts on something I know many, many people do: collect things. What does this clutter
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