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When it comes to home design, Sarah Richardson is a Canadian icon and, for the last 20 years, she's been a regular fixture and fan favourite on HGTV Canada. While each project that Sarah tackles reveals more about who she is, there's still a lot about her that'll probably surprise even her biggest fans. In that spirit, here are a few things about the renowned host that you might not know.
Originally published August 3, 2017. Updated August 3, 2020.
Watch HGTV Canada's marathon of Sarah Off the Grid Season 1 on Monday, August 3, from 4PM e/p to 10PM e/p and Sarah Off the Grid Season 2 on Saturday, August 15, from 8AM e/p to 2PM e/p. You can also stream full episodes on HGTV.ca and Stream Live and On Demand on the new Global TV app and on STACKTV . HGTV is also available through all major TV service providers.
Originally published August 3, 2017. Updated August 3, 2020.
Watch HGTV Canada's marathon of Sarah Off the Grid Season 1 on Monday, August 3, from 4PM e/p to 10PM e/p and Sarah Off the Grid Season 2 on Saturday, August 15, from 8AM e/p to 2PM e/p. You can also stream full episodes on HGTV.ca and Stream Live and On Demand on the new Global TV app and on STACKTV . HGTV is also available through all major TV service providers.
Sarah Off The Grid
13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah Richardson
August 3, 2020
When it comes to home design, Sarah Richardson is a Canadian icon and, for the last 20 years, she's been a regular fixture and fan favourite on HGTV Canada. While each project that Sarah tackles reveals more about who she is, there's still a lot about her that'll probably surprise even her biggest fans. In that spirit, here are a few things about the renowned host that you might not know.
Originally published August 3, 2017. Updated August 3, 2020.
Watch HGTV Canada's marathon of Sarah Off the Grid Season 1 on Monday, August 3, from 4PM e/p to 10PM e/p and Sarah Off the Grid Season 2 on Saturday, August 15, from 8AM e/p to 2PM e/p. You can also stream full episodes on HGTV.ca and Stream Live and On Demand on the new Global TV app and on STACKTV . HGTV is also available through all major TV service providers.
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Sarah's a Winner!
1/13Sarah's a Winner!
1/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
We already know Sarah is a winner.... but here's a friendly little reminder. In 2010, Sarah won a Gemini Award for Best Host in a lifestyle program for her work on <em>Sarah's House</em>. Her show, <em>Room Service</em>, also won a Gemini for Best Website. Other awards include the Caldwell Partners' Top 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Western Ontario’s Young Alumni Award and the Havergal College Old Girls Hall of Distinction Award. We can only imagine what other awards are in her future!Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonSarah's a Winner!
PHOTO 1 of 13READ LESS -We already know Sarah is a winner.... but here's a friendly little reminder. In 2010, Sarah won a Gemini Award for Best Host in a lifestyle program for her work on <em>Sarah's House</em>. Her show, <em>Room Service</em>, also won a Gemini for Best Website. Other awards include the Caldwell Partners' Top 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Western Ontario’s Young Alumni Award and the Havergal College Old Girls Hall of Distinction Award. We can only imagine what other awards are in her future!Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Sarah's a Bestselling Author
2/13Sarah's a Bestselling Author
2/13Photo Credit: Simon & Schuster
Sarah's modes of expression know no bounds. In addition to being a television maverick, she's also a bestselling author. Her latest book, <em><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B084G9DBKV/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=B084G9DBKV&linkCode=as2&tag=corusent07-20&linkId=d798ab7ab2ddadab5731aa1831e87935" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Collected: Past + Present, Volume No 2</a></em>, is scheduled to hit stores October 13, 2020. Her other writing endeavors include <em><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/147678437X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=147678437X&linkCode=as2&tag=corusent07-20&linkId=3011b301aef883d9072df72aa27db10b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Style</a></em> and <em><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1501119494/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=1501119494&linkCode=as2&tag=corusent07-20&linkId=79cc7d52ae27b581101408b5011cf047" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">At Home: Sarah Style</a></em>.Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonSarah's a Bestselling Author
PHOTO 2 of 13READ LESS -Sarah's modes of expression know no bounds. In addition to being a television maverick, she's also a bestselling author. Her latest book, <em><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B084G9DBKV/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=B084G9DBKV&linkCode=as2&tag=corusent07-20&linkId=d798ab7ab2ddadab5731aa1831e87935" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Collected: Past + Present, Volume No 2</a></em>, is scheduled to hit stores October 13, 2020. Her other writing endeavors include <em><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/147678437X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=147678437X&linkCode=as2&tag=corusent07-20&linkId=3011b301aef883d9072df72aa27db10b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Style</a></em> and <em><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1501119494/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=1501119494&linkCode=as2&tag=corusent07-20&linkId=79cc7d52ae27b581101408b5011cf047" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">At Home: Sarah Style</a></em>.Photo Credit: Simon & Schuster
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Her Favourite Fashion Designer
3/13Her Favourite Fashion Designer
3/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
“I 100 per cent have a favourite Canadian designer!” Sarah enthuses. That's right, she's been wearing Smythe jackets <em>long</em> before duchesses Meghan and Kate caught wind of the fabulous design company. One of the entrepreneurs, Andrea Lenczner, is actually a childhood friend from middle school, while the other, Christie Smythe, is her sister-in-law. Sounds like a perfect fit! <br><br> Check out these exclusive shots of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/photos/sarah-richardson-renovation-1927190/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Richardson's off-the-grid rental home</a>.Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonHer Favourite Fashion Designer
PHOTO 3 of 13READ LESS -“I 100 per cent have a favourite Canadian designer!” Sarah enthuses. That's right, she's been wearing Smythe jackets <em>long</em> before duchesses Meghan and Kate caught wind of the fabulous design company. One of the entrepreneurs, Andrea Lenczner, is actually a childhood friend from middle school, while the other, Christie Smythe, is her sister-in-law. Sounds like a perfect fit! <br><br> Check out these exclusive shots of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/photos/sarah-richardson-renovation-1927190/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Richardson's off-the-grid rental home</a>.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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She Loves Instagram
4/13She Loves Instagram
4/13Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah Richardson
Sarah's a heavy-hitter on Instagram. She has more than 300,000 followers and scrolls through the popular social media app first thing in the morning before she's even finished her first cup of coffee. “I love the visual world, so I absolutely feed off the inspiration that is on Instagram.” <br><br> For more design and decor inspiration, follow us on <a href="https://www.pinterest.ca/hgtvcanada/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pinterest @hgtvcanada</a>.Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonShe Loves Instagram
PHOTO 4 of 13READ LESS -Sarah's a heavy-hitter on Instagram. She has more than 300,000 followers and scrolls through the popular social media app first thing in the morning before she's even finished her first cup of coffee. “I love the visual world, so I absolutely feed off the inspiration that is on Instagram.” <br><br> For more design and decor inspiration, follow us on <a href="https://www.pinterest.ca/hgtvcanada/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pinterest @hgtvcanada</a>.Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah Richardson
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She's an Explorer at Heart
5/13She's an Explorer at Heart
5/13Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
Sarah, pictured here with husband and partner Alexander Younger (aka. AY), may be all about design and decor, but she's also a bona fide explorer at heart. "The best holidays combine a variety of activities and landscapes with awesome food, gorgeous surroundings, sunshine, water and fine wine," she says. "A couple of years ago, we went to Carmel Valley, California for my brother's wedding. Driving the Pacific Coast Highway, staying in a luxury resort, hiking, horseback riding, lounging in the sun and being by the ocean all in a few short days ticked every box and delivered a fabulous experience. Every holiday should be like that no matter where the destination takes you!"Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonShe's an Explorer at Heart
PHOTO 5 of 13READ LESS -Sarah, pictured here with husband and partner Alexander Younger (aka. AY), may be all about design and decor, but she's also a bona fide explorer at heart. "The best holidays combine a variety of activities and landscapes with awesome food, gorgeous surroundings, sunshine, water and fine wine," she says. "A couple of years ago, we went to Carmel Valley, California for my brother's wedding. Driving the Pacific Coast Highway, staying in a luxury resort, hiking, horseback riding, lounging in the sun and being by the ocean all in a few short days ticked every box and delivered a fabulous experience. Every holiday should be like that no matter where the destination takes you!"Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
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Brotherly Love
6/13Brotherly Love
6/13Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
Sarah has an older brother and two younger half-brothers. “Brothers are good,” says Sarah. “Nobody was ever trying to steal my clothes.” They also have good taste in friends: Sarah married her older brother’s best friend. Her hubby AY is also a big part of her renovation projects.Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonBrotherly Love
PHOTO 6 of 13READ LESS -Sarah has an older brother and two younger half-brothers. “Brothers are good,” says Sarah. “Nobody was ever trying to steal my clothes.” They also have good taste in friends: Sarah married her older brother’s best friend. Her hubby AY is also a big part of her renovation projects.Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
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Sarah Loves Potlucks
7/13Sarah Loves Potlucks
7/13Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
You may not automatically think “potluck” when you envision Sarah entertaining guests – but think again. “When I entertain in the country, it's friends coming together and everybody brings what they do best. And if you only have to make one thing to get to a gourmet feast, how great is that?”Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonSarah Loves Potlucks
PHOTO 7 of 13READ LESS -You may not automatically think “potluck” when you envision Sarah entertaining guests – but think again. “When I entertain in the country, it's friends coming together and everybody brings what they do best. And if you only have to make one thing to get to a gourmet feast, how great is that?”Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
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She Endorses Quality over Quanity
8/13She Endorses Quality over Quanity
8/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
One of the biggest design mistakes that Sarah sees in homes is when people try to get more for less. In fact, she believes that less is more if you invest in quality pieces. "If you live within your means and commit to living smaller with less while celebrating quality, you get SO much more!" she says.Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonShe Endorses Quality over Quanity
PHOTO 8 of 13READ LESS -One of the biggest design mistakes that Sarah sees in homes is when people try to get more for less. In fact, she believes that less is more if you invest in quality pieces. "If you live within your means and commit to living smaller with less while celebrating quality, you get SO much more!" she says.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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She Doesn't Believe in Guilty Pleasures
9/13She Doesn't Believe in Guilty Pleasures
9/13Photo Credit: Getty Images
Guilty pleasure? There's no such thing for Sarah. "I’m certain my love of champagne, chocolate and Chardonnay would come as no surprise to anyone," she admits. "What’s hard work without a little reward? I also don’t believe in ever feeling guilty about things that bring you pleasure."Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonShe Doesn't Believe in Guilty Pleasures
PHOTO 9 of 13READ LESS -Guilty pleasure? There's no such thing for Sarah. "I’m certain my love of champagne, chocolate and Chardonnay would come as no surprise to anyone," she admits. "What’s hard work without a little reward? I also don’t believe in ever feeling guilty about things that bring you pleasure."Photo Credit: Getty Images
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She's in Awe of Tiffany Pratt's Hair
10/13She's in Awe of Tiffany Pratt's Hair
10/13Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
When asked which HGTV star has the best hair, Sarah didn't even hesitate. "Tiffany Pratt rocks a rainbow like no one I’ve ever met," she gushes.Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonShe's in Awe of Tiffany Pratt's Hair
PHOTO 10 of 13READ LESS -When asked which HGTV star has the best hair, Sarah didn't even hesitate. "Tiffany Pratt rocks a rainbow like no one I’ve ever met," she gushes.Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
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Fall is Her Favourite Season
11/13Fall is Her Favourite Season
11/13Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
Who doesn't love fall and all of its gorgeous colours and design inspiration? That's part of why Sarah easily names it as her favourite season. "Colourful leaves, crisp walks, cozy fires (and cashmere sweaters), picking apples and baking a crisp with the girls and those harvest sunsets," she says, listing all the things she loves about autumn.Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonFall is Her Favourite Season
PHOTO 11 of 13READ LESS -Who doesn't love fall and all of its gorgeous colours and design inspiration? That's part of why Sarah easily names it as her favourite season. "Colourful leaves, crisp walks, cozy fires (and cashmere sweaters), picking apples and baking a crisp with the girls and those harvest sunsets," she says, listing all the things she loves about autumn.Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
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She Completely Loves What She Does
12/13She Completely Loves What She Does
12/13Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
What kind of job would Sarah do if she could pick another career? It's simple: she wouldn't. "Are you kidding? If this isn’t my dream job, I’m missing something," she says. "I’m right where I’m meant to be, doing exactly what I’m supposed to be doing and I realize how very lucky I am!" There's no arguing with that.Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonShe Completely Loves What She Does
PHOTO 12 of 13READ LESS -What kind of job would Sarah do if she could pick another career? It's simple: she wouldn't. "Are you kidding? If this isn’t my dream job, I’m missing something," she says. "I’m right where I’m meant to be, doing exactly what I’m supposed to be doing and I realize how very lucky I am!" There's no arguing with that.Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
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She Loves a Cozy Fireplace
13/13She Loves a Cozy Fireplace
13/13Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
We've all been mesmerized by a good old-fashioned fire, but sitting by those embers is one of Sarah's most favourite ways to relax. "Family, friends, fine food, good wine, lots of laughs..." she says, listing off all the things that put her at ease.Sarah Off The Grid13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sarah RichardsonShe Loves a Cozy Fireplace
PHOTO 13 of 13READ LESS -We've all been mesmerized by a good old-fashioned fire, but sitting by those embers is one of Sarah's most favourite ways to relax. "Family, friends, fine food, good wine, lots of laughs..." she says, listing off all the things that put her at ease.Photo Credit: Instagram/Sarah RichardsonSource: www.instagram.com
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