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Decorating with Red: Tips and Ideas to Bring this Vibrant Colour to Your Home

June 29, 2016

With Canada Day as inspiration, what could be a better time to add a little red to your home? Red is the colour of passion, excitement and of course for Canadians, the colour of patriotism. So hang your Maple Leaf flag proudly over your front door and inject a little red into your living space. […]

The Living Room Unplugged: Tips to Create a No-Tech Space

June 17, 2016

We’ve finally realized (and not a minute too soon!) that communication has nothing to do with a screen. After years of living rooms that were all about huge TVs, computers, DVD players and video games, we’re craving a space that’s quiet, serene and designed for relaxation. Introducing the no-tech living room – an oasis of […]

The Return of the Formal Dining Room

June 10, 2016

My first house was a 1,000 sq. ft. bungalow, yet it had a large formal dining room. Built in the 1940s, it dated back to when the pace was slower and families routinely gathered for meals. Thankfully, one of the hottest trends right now is a return to the dining room – creating a beautiful […]

Urban Rustic: Tips & Ideas to Create this Exciting Look in Your Home

May 27, 2016

One of the hottest trends to recently emerge in home décor is urban rustic. It’s a look that’s built on contrast – traditional mixed with modern, rugged blended with elegant and texture against smoothness. While many of us may feel our homes don’t have the lofty look that we often associate with urban rustic, fear […]