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Happy Wednesday!  You've read my feature in the Style at Home magazine and my behind the scene footage last week.  Today, I would love to share with you another beautiful home I adore in the April Issue of Style at Home: Color me bright with Meredith Heron.   I love checking out homes of the designers for one big reason.  Yes, the talented designers can design the most amazing spaces for their

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Happy Monday Everyone!  I'm super excited about today's post as it is the launch of a new series at DesignMaze.  "Our Home" is a home tour series where I showcase brilliantly designed and decorated homes of talented bloggers, decorators, and design enthusiasts.  Through the home tours, you will be inspired by ingenious original design ideas, and hopefully the series will spark the hidden

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Happy Friday everyone!  I am a little under the weather (yes I caught one of those cold bugs flying around and actually lost my voice), but it does not stop me from being over the moon excited about my feature in Style at Home!  Today, I'm thrilled to share with you these behind the scene footage that I've kept as top secrets for the past few months. I love these two photos: they showcase the

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Happy Wednesday!  In case you haven't found out about this exciting news through my tweets yet, yours truly is being featured in the Color Issue of the Style At Home magazine this month.  It is such an honoured to share the pages of the magazine with the incredibly talented designers: Ms. Debbie Travis and Ms. Meredith Heron.   Through this photo shoot, I have learned a lot about how to take

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Happy Monday! It is finally sunny and warm out today in Toronto and you know what that reminds me of: my shopping tour at Target while visiting Miami.  Target truly has everything you need for your everyday needs including electronics, grocery, beauty products, and of course home decoration.  Let's check out the items I spotted during my "store tour". "Muted Gold" is the color that possesses my

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Happy Friday Ladies and Gents!  You've read about my accommodation while visiting Fort Lauderdale and South Beach last week.  As promised, today we are going on a shopping tour at the famous shopping heaven in South Beach: Lincoln Road. Lincoln Road is the home to many of my favourite home furnishings and decor stores including Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, Design Within Reach, and my new love:

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Happy Wednesday everyone! I was going to take you on a shopping spree at South Beach Miami today but I've got something even more fabulous for you!  Today I am at styleathome.com chatting with Elaine: from my favourite movie interiors to what I love to do the most on a Sunday afternoon, the interview has it all!     image via styleathome.com Thanks Elaine for all your complements and what a

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Happy Family Day!  Yes, it is a holiday here in Toronto and I want to share with you the chic Room Mate Hotel I stayed at in South Beach.  Well ... and to remind myself what a fantastic time Chris and I had in Florida just a little over a week ago. The hotel lobby is filled with modern, sleek furniture in white leather and accented by rich ebony legs, fresh orchids, glamorous floor lamps,

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Happy Thursday everyone!  In case you didn't notice, I was out of the country for a couple of weeks and where did I go you wonder?  Chris and I were down south at Florida and the Caribbean to beat old man Winter and got a much needed "doing nothing" vacation! Just as any vacay, we need accommodation.  For today, may I present to you "The Estates" we stayed at in Fort Lauderdale. It is hard

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Happy February 14th to all my valentines!  Thanks so much for all your encouraging words and kind supports on DesignMaze over the past year and I'm looking forwarding to many more loving years to come! image via walltopia.net If you are still looking for some last minute ideas for your special someone, check out these delicious ideas from Barb of hodge:podge and yours truly, indigo, and the

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Happy Monday!  Valentine's Day is only 1 day away and who else is more perfect to get us ready for the most romantic day of the year other than the Queen of Romance, the fabulously glamorous Christine from Bijou and Boheme! I love Christine and die over 5 times when I saw her home at Steven and Chris a few weeks ago.  Christine has done an amazing job in styling her place and what I love the

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Happy Friday!  Valentine's Day is just a few short days away.  For those of you who needs some fresh ideas to show your appreciation to your family or that special someone, my fabulous guest, Barb from hodge:podge, has shared her secret weapons (heart shaped pizza and cookies) and I have shown you the romantic items from Indigo that will surely win over everyone's heart. To me, nothing warms my

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Valentine's Day is a short week away and if you are still not sure what to get for your significant other, you have got to check out Indigo!  The buying team at Indigo has done such an amazing job in pulling together a beautiful collection that will surely fit the bill.  Well at least my bill! Coral is sizzling hot right now. In fact, it is my favourite shade of "pink": not too feminine, not too

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Happy Monday!  Valentine's Day is a week away and for those who struggle for ideas to put a smile on that special someone's face, my guests and I will be sharing our Valentine's Day traditions, favourite products available on the market, and everything you need to add romance to this special day of the year. Today, the fabulous Barb from hodge:podge will share with us how she celebrates

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Happy Friday everyone!  Hope you enjoyed my top picks and recap of the feature exhibit "How do you live?" at IDS12.  Today I will be sharing with you my starstruck moments at the gala, what I've learned from the first edition of BlogPodium, and my highlights from the Canadian Design Blogger Meetup. I had an amazing time at the gala walking through the exhibits, checking out the ingenious work of

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"How Do You Live?" is the feature exhibit at IDS12.  Can you believe this? Toronto currently houses 170 condo developers with over 80 cranes standing as we speak!  Understanding many condo dwellers are challenged with how to condense their everyday lives, design aesthetics, and desires to "green living" in 750 square feet, the concept of a 2-story building showcasing six uniquely designed rooms

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The inspirational IDS12 has just lowered its curtains for the year.  The show featured creative talents from around the globe, transpiring the latest news and hottest trends from fashion to environmental/economic issues, and how these elements impact the way we live and our directions in home décor. I gave you many reasons to check out IDS12 last week and in case you HAD to miss it, here are my

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You all know I love Tommy for his many talents, his sense of humor, and his amazing work.  He will be joining many design experts including Mark Challen, Suzanne Dimma, and Arren Williams to flip pancakes at the Designer Pancake Breakfast at IDS 12 on Saturday morning at 10am. On Sunday, Tommy will team up with Mark Challen at 1:30pm to share his wisdoms on "Small Space, Big Ideas".  They will

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IDS12 is just around the corner and I am beyond happy to be invited for a sneak peek during the final load in day, hours before THE PARTY gala begins. Some of you will be coming to the Professional Trade Day on Friday, while many of you will be attending the show during the weekend.   Let me share with you my fun-filled morning and give you a few reasons why you need to come to IDS12.  Our tour

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Happy Wednesday!  I would like to dedicate Part II of my IDS 2012 Pre-Show to the internationally acclaimed designer, Karim Rashid, and the incredibly talented Canadian designers, George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, from Yabu Pushelberg. These creative talents will take parts at IDS 2012, and I attended the BINARY Fundraising Gala at Design Exchange last year to celebrate the inspirational work of

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The 14th annual Interior Design Show IDS 12 is coming to town and you are all invited!  IDS 12, one of Toronto's most celebrated Interior Design Events, will be unveiled on January 26th for the Opening Night Party, 27th for Professional Trade Day, and the show is open to public on 28th & 29th.  This much anticipated event attracts over 300 exhibitors from across the globe including Denmark, Italy

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With much anticipation, CB2 is finally in Canada!  Toronto has the honour to be the city where CB2's first Canadian store calls home.  Located in the hip, vibrant, and eclectic Queen West and Bathurst Neighbourhood, CB2 certainly fits right at home with its eye catching orange logo, along with its high design and affordable modern home furnishings and accessories. Being the modern,

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Hope you enjoyed Part I of my Calgary Tour.  Today, I am sharing with you two other amazing stores right at downtown Calgary: Kit and Domicile. Kit is filled with fun, whimsical, and modern classic pieces.  You know what all that makes me? A kid in a candy store!  My visit to Calgary was around Christmas time and although I went with the yellow and grey palette this year, I have always loved a

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Happy Wednesday!  I visited Calgary recently for the very first time and had such a great time touring the city.  The fact that the temperature was at  +6 degree during my stay also made my city tour an absolute walk in the park.  What an amazing blue sky and with one of the city's landmark: the Calgary Tower.   Big THANK YOU to Nyla, Aly, and Erica for their suggestions of fabulous stories

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Morning everyone!  I'm very excited to be Vanessa's guest on Decor Happy today and be part of her "A Place for Everything: An Organizing Guest Post Series". I have so much fun sharing my secrets on storage solution and closet organization.  If you live in a small space where storage is at a premium, you won't want to miss it.  And if you want to peek inside my closet (first time ever in

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Morning everyone!  The furniture event is going strong and BEAUTIFUL at HomeSense this season.  Just as I thought I had shown you all the good pieces last week, here is how HomeSense proves me wrong! Starting off with larger pieces, this tailored, masculine sofa upholstered in durable soft grey cotton hits all the right notes.    It's got nailhead details in brass, tapered legs in

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Hello Thursday!  Hope you all are having a fantastic week so far.  It is cloudy and grey out today, so I thought why not bring some happiness indoor by sharing with you some bright, bold, and beautiful interiors and products that are inspired by Pantone 2012 Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango. image via Pantone I love the energy, intensity, and vibrancy of this orange.  In fact, I was going

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Happy Monday everyone! I'm in the process of getting my next trend report ready for you all tomorrow, a guest post for an amazing designer/ design blogger on home organization, and starting a decoration project for an incredible up town home.  While I'm running like a mad man to get a handle of all that, I'm up on the moon excited, and very honoured, to share with the DesignMaze and yours

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The furniture event is now on at HomeSense and this is the perfect timing for me to share some the gorgeous items I found recently! Feminine decor is HOT this year.  If you are trying to strike the right balance between masculine and feminine elements, why not pair a beautiful piece of art with an oversized tufted ornament with chunking legs in taupe linen? I can totally see these two items

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Happy 2012!! I wish you all an amazing year and all the best at treasure hunting!  For my first post in 2012, let's talk about the top trend in home decor.  You all know I love to have fun with patterns and colors, and the lovely editors from Style at Home have picked a few of their favorites to inspire us this year:     So which one is your favourite palette?  I love the amethyst picked

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Can't believe we are already at the last day of 2011! Wish you all a wonderful time with friends and family tonight.  I will be spending some quiet time with Chris and a couple of good friends for a delicious dinner and a relaxing evening. I would like to take this opportunity to Thank You all once again for an amazing year at Design Maze.  I had such a blast and my journey wouldn't have

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Hope you all had fun the past couple of days checking out the amazing stores that inspired me for this year's decorating scheme.  Today, let me show you my DIYs that have truly transformed my place. DIY#1: tray with wallpaper inlay I started off with this beautiful basket weave tray in faux leather with bamboo handles.  Thanks Kevin from Chair Table Lamp for this amazing find!  I would

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Happy Boxing Week everyone!  Hope you all are having fun shopping away for the best deals in town.  I am up in Collingwood for a little quietness away from the city's buzz and enjoying a few days of doing "nothing". You have seen my own place decorated for Christmas last week and before I start with today's post, I must take the opportunity to say "Thank You" to each & everyone of you for your

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It's Christmas Day!  I'm currently enjoying my quiet, relaxing time out in the country but would love to send off my warm greetings to each and everyone of you.  Thank you so much for all your kind words and supports with my little adventure at DesignMaze. image via Scott Young Photography Of course Christmas Day is also the day three lucky winners get to take home the fabulous Enchanted

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Christmas is only 3 days away and my condo is finally ready for "the most wonderful time of the year"!  To greet you at the front door is this stunning wreath (one of my proud DIYs).  What is amazing about this wreath is that the silver balls reflect lights in the hallway and from afar, it looks like the wreath is wrapped with hundreds of mini lights. Ladies and Gents, welcome to my condo for

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Christmas is less than a week away and my holiday spirit is now at all time high.  I have saved my favourite Christmas posts for this week and today, we are having another tour at the Bay.  You've seen my inspirational walk-through at the Christmas Street with the talented Brian Gluckstein and Arren Williams, today's post is all about the intricately decorated windows at the Bay's flagship store.

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Alexander Interior & Design is a familiar name to many design savvys at King East.  Jamie Alexander, the founder of Alexander Interior & Design, has recently opened up a new location in the Summerhill designer shopping heaven district.  Neighbour to 1212 Decor, L'Atelier, Bobo and Lefty, and Chair Table Lamp, Jamie Alexander offers an unique one-stop shopping experience that balances style,

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You all know I love all rooms designed by Sarah Richardson!  Her use of colors, patterns, texture, and space planning always inspire me to make my condo a better home.  I'd shared with you Sarah's country home in the Fall and today, I'm sharing with you Sarah's country home all decorated for Christmas! This House & Home feature was actually from November 2010 but in case you missed it the first

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Christmas is just around the corner and nothing is more festive than the warm glows from candle lights.  If you are still searching for the perfect candles, votives, and candle holders to illuminate your home for the holidays, look no further than PartyLite Canada! Today I am going to share with you a few of my favourites for this Christmas from PartyLite Gifts Canada.  The Enchanted

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Thanks to my little DesignMaze, I've got the opportunities to meet up with some amazingly talented people in their fields, and one of them is Lindsay from the little House Blog.  I first met Lindsay over cyberspace through the Bloggers Give Back project to create a garden oasis at the George Herman House (more exciting news to come on that note), and since then, I have been a big fan of Lindsay's

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Sarah's House 4 might have finished airing its first round last week, but my Sarah's fever remains at all time high.  Today, let's me share with you a two part interview with Sarah and Tommy talking about their adventure on this suburban home, how to turn the basic box into a home with characters and soul, and loads of tips to take home with you! Sarah was also on The Global Morning Show with

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We are official in December and that means there's only 20 days before Christmas!  I love all things British, especially with it comes to the vibrant city life at London, and the incredible lighting by Tom Dixon.  So, I'm thrilled to present to you today's guest post from the United Kingdom!  Amy Heritage, the interior design expert from formyhome.co.uk, is here today to share with us her Top

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Visiting my favourite stores and be inspired by the beautiful decoration is part of my annual holiday rituals.  I love Christmas and my tree is normally up the latest by mid-November, yes waaaaaay too early I know! So instead of fighting with the crowd for immediate  decoration needs, I simply enjoy what the stores have to offer and be inspired for a palette for the following year.  Not to

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Can't believe we are already at the final week of Sarah's House 4!  The past seven weeks went by so quickly that I will need the next season of Sarah 101 to start airing in January to kill off the winter blues.  Dreaming aside, here is the ultimate dream house for one lucky home owner! In the finale, Sarah and Tommy boost up the curb appeal in the new sub-division by putting in a seven ton 

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One of A Kind Show is in town!  Every year, the show brings together the finest quality and craftsmanship from the most talented artisans in Canada, showcasing the latest from fashion, culinary, and green inspired products for you and your home.  I was a fan of the show even before I started blogging, so I was super excited to be invited to the media preview breakfast to soak in all the handmade

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I spent my last Christmas in NYC and came across the amazing store, Purl, in SoHo.  If you have been following my blog for awhile, you know I love handcrafted objects, DIY ideas, and I am obsessed with felt!  Purlo is a one-stop shop from organic yarns, soft natural felt, and beautiful fabrics to inspirational ideas and all the tools you need to complete your projects. Here is their Christmas

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We are in the final stretch of Season 4 of Sarah's House.  This whole back-to-back episodes setup at HGTV Canada really speeds up the process and this week, Sarah and Tommy are finishing up the Master Ensuite and tackling the Rec Room. Taking lead from the Master Bedroom, the color palette of this sumptuous ensuite is all about mixing ming green with pale grey and warm white, plus sparkles!

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We're into the third week of my Holiday countdown!  You've seen what I love from the Bay and West Elm and this week, I'm sharing with you the stylish and  cozy products + decorations from Indigo!  I'd shown you how Indigo has elevated our expectation from this book giant with its home office decor and accessories back in the Summer, and now here's what Indigo has in store for us this holiday

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It is with great honour that I present to you the first guest post on Design Maze!  Susi, the fabulous writer from Design Shuffle, has created a wonderful piece to walk you through 8 rooms that are exqusitely designed and decorated, with many elements I would love to replicate in my own home.  Without further delays, here is Susi. Hi, I'm Susi, a writer over at Design Shuffle, a fantastic site

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Sarah and Tommy tackle two bedrooms this week and they may well be my favourite rooms of this season so far! Both rooms are full of personality, rich in textural interests, and very comfortable and inviting. Let's start with the Master Bedroom. This room is all about the breathtaking view outside of the window. Sitting at the back of the house, this master bedroom faces the ravine! With nature

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I've shown you the fabulous Christmas Street at the Bay last week.  For week two of my Christmas countdown, I am sharing with you all the amazing decorations at West Elm.  I was greeted by this beautiful vignette the moment I walked into the store.  I love deep indigo blue and this one has a smokey quality to it.  Pairing with grey upholstery furniture, antique mirrored coffee table, and a

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The inVU Drapery Holiday event took place at its Mississauga location last Saturday.  I was so bumped that I wasn't able to attend but thanks to these amazing pictures inVU posted on its facebook page, I was able to check out some of the amazing products inVU has in store for this coming holiday season. In case you didn't notice from my holiday special last year, I love feather wreath and I had

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This week, Sarah and Tommy begin to tackle the upper floor and the first stop is the Girl's Bedroom and ensuite. Don't you love it with a 3,500 square feet home, everyone has an ensuite? Dreaming aside, here is the playful and elegant sleeping quarter of every girl's dream. image via Rambling Renovators Pretty amazing isn't it? The crystal lamps, the white furniture, a golden chest, and

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The temperature maybe above seasonal (not that I'm complaining), but we are  definitely a week into November and that means we are only 7 weeks away from Christmas!  The Bay has always been one of my must-go stores for holidays inspirations and if you have seen my Christmas 2010, you would know that I'm obsessed with Christmas.  So I thought, why not sharing with you all my great tour of the

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I fell in love with this absolutely gorgeous kitchen the moment I saw it on the cover of the October issue of Home Decor and Renovation.  I love the attention to detail and the timeless classic appeal the designer injected into the space.  The skylights, the pendents, the backsplash, the two tone custom cabinetry, and the kitchen is decorated in my favourite yellow & grey color palette, what is

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Stylish, sophisticated, and family friendly were what Sarah and Tommy set out to achieve when designing this relaxing, sumptuous family room.  To pick a jumping off point, Sarah invited Tommy for a coffee date and was inspired by cafe au lait: the perfect shade of neutral to go with the soft greys in the kitchen.   image via Double Oak Homes Although it seems spacious, the family room is

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Toronto International Art Fair (TIAF) was in town at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.  The show featured artists from over 109 galleries and 13 countries, showcasing visually stimulating artworks that aimed to provoke your senses.  I attended the TIAF for the first time this weekend and wow what an amazing show! Here are some exciting artwork I spotted on the weekend.  I love these simple

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I'm not really a Halloween kind of guy.  Yes I do enjoy going to Halloween parties, but it's mostly about seeing friends, having fun, and enjoying a couple glasses of delicious fruit punch.  So it may come as a surprise to you all that I don't decorate for Halloween at home.  I usually stretch out Summer as much as I can and before you know it, my place is switched to Christmas (my favourite

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A couple of exciting art shows are happening this weekend.  If you are in the Aurora area treasure hunting at antique markets for one more time, check out the 5th Annual Northern Exposure.  It showcases many talents from decorative christmas stockings, pillows, handmade jewelry, to organic soaps. Bill Corcoran from Needleiron, the man behinds all the fab pillows on Candice Tells All, will also

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681122607307272229noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592361823638547185.post-56265045206730835072011-10-26T08:54:00.000-07:002011-11-07T09:24:08.397-08:00

This week Sarah and Tommy shared with us how to make a long lasting first impression and a builder's kitchen that fits for an A-list chef! Episode 3: Entrance, Mud Room, & Powder Room When building a home from scratch, many of us focus our attention to the kitchen, bathrooms, and the Master Bedroom. One room we often neglect is the entrance and it is the space that sets the tone for the rest of

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I first noticed Snob at IDS 2011 when I saw their gorgeous Egyptian pendants. Next thing you know, Sarah used it in a contemporary dining room in Sarah 101!  I love the intricate handcrafted detail on these pendants and the incredible glow and ambience they add to any spaces. Fast forward for a few months, I decided to hunt for a white feather headdress to put above the fireplace in my living

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DesignMaze is on Design*Sponge again!  You may still remember my condo makeover and the bedroom revamp, this time we are on for the gorgeous nursery transformation!  I was super excited when Amy from Eye See Pretty tweeted me that my nursery project posted as one of Design*Sponge's before and after on Thursday! Of course I was over the moon again!  I love this transformation and had so much fun

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Did you enjoy the premiere of Sarah's House 4 last night?  It was so much fun and I love the dynamics between Sarah and Tommy!  Boy have I got a surprise for you all at the end of the post.  This series is off to a great start!  I really like the idea of Sarah walking us through all the steps involve with buying a house from the builder and showing us what she'd learned from selecting "Prix

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image via Sarah Richardson Design Sarah's House 4 will premiere tonight!  While we are awaiting for showtime at 8pm and the images to become available on HGTV Canada (so I can work on my recap for first two episodes), lets check out a couple of recent interviews with Tommy, where he shared with us his take on trends in home design, when to splurge, and the power of paint! First up, the

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Remember the fun tour of Arren Williams' mid-century inspired living room and kitchen? I absolutely love the transformation of his home.  So I've done some digging and found six full pages of Arren's city dwelling featured in the August 2010 issue of House & Home Magazine. Curb appeal sets the tone for the rest of the house, not to mention the lasting first impression you leave with your guests.

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681122607307272229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592361823638547185.post-29374267094904068252011-10-14T22:30:00.000-07:002012-01-08T21:42:11.961-08:00

I have shared with you my love affair with French country after my tour of this exqusite lottery home designed by the talented House & Home team a couple of weeks ago.  Today, lets check out the behind the scene footage featured in the October Issue of House&Home and see how Lynda's vision of a romantic, sumptuous retreat comes to life.  To help us understand the space better, here is the floor

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Can you believe this my fellow Canadian, we are only a week away from the premiere of Sarah's House Season 4 on HGTV Canada!  As promised, this week's special feature is getting personal.  Yes, it is a weekend at Sarah's own country home (features in HGTV magazine) and Sarah's house keeping tips on perfect causal living! I love, love, LOVE this living room!  The old Bank of Nova Scotia plaster 

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It's Thanksgiving long weekend in Canada and this is my fourth try to catch Fall colors at Ansaku!  Ultimate relaxation with a hike along the Bruce Trail, reading by the pond, and stargazing in the hot tub with no light pollution is exactly what Ansaku has to offer: causal comfortable country home away from home.   You can read about my last Thanksgiving at this beautiful B&B and my hope for Fall

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Ok! You all know I love to treasure hunt at HomeSense. I know I just did another Store Alert on HomeSense a couple of weeks ago but man, I couldn't resist to show you all these jawdropping pieces I felt in love with this past week.  I usually start off my store alert post with smaller pieces but since this is a mega alert, I decided to go big.  Allow me to introduce you to this luxurious velvet

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681122607307272229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592361823638547185.post-87888886736300415402011-10-05T20:33:00.000-07:002011-10-06T04:51:43.484-07:00

After a very successful shopping spree at the Style Garage sample sale, we are ready to map out our plans for the living zone.  The couple loves to entertain, and we are talking about 20 to 30 guests enjoying tasty orderves, martinis, and sharing a few good laughs.  No one wants a drab party.  My mission is to design a logical traffic flow and inviting furniture arrangement that maximize seating

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681122607307272229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592361823638547185.post-66147718203427784672011-10-04T09:37:00.000-07:002011-10-04T09:39:20.217-07:00

This week, I will share with you this charming country home (featured in Season 1 of Design Inc) as part of my count down to the premiere of Sarah's House 4 on October 18th on HGTV Canada.  This House&Home's feature (October 2005) is the perfect story for this week as we have just entered Fall and the leaves are starting to turn colors.  I will be heading out of town this Thanksgiving weekend for

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Enjoyed the Fall trends inspirational boards from inVU and entered the giveaway?  I surely did have a lot of fun attending the event on October 1st and seeing the trend in person!  The design team had done a  great job putting together the four vignettes to showcase how each of the four trends can be incorporated into our homes.  The presentation was very informative and I also picked up a few

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681122607307272229noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592361823638547185.post-24669969344899679002011-09-29T08:21:00.000-07:002011-10-05T21:12:24.417-07:00

The House & Home design team (led by Ms. Lynda Reeves) has once again created a breathtaking show home in a family friendly, tree-lined neighbourhood in the heart of Oakville.  I must admit this is my first time visiting the Princess Margaret's Welcome Home project and wow was I ever blown away by the attention to detail, quality of craftmanship, and choice of materials in this $3.9 million

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We are now only 3 weeks away from the premiere of Sarah's House 4 and as promise, this week I'm sharing with you yet another lottery home by Sarah and her design team featured in House & Home. This devine West Coast Classic home is playful, elegant, and inspired by the breathtaking ocean view at BC.  The lantern style pendant in the living room reminiscences the top of a lighthouse, while the 

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At the Builder's Dream project, our blank canvas needs wall coverings, lighting, and of course furnishing.  Style Garage and Gus* have always been my go to spots for well-designed, good quality pieces at reasonable prices.  When furnishing my own place, Style Garage custom a media unit to fit my TV nook and I scored a fantastic credenza with concrete top as dresser in my bedroom. With a tight

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681122607307272229noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592361823638547185.post-50418475974752852282011-09-23T16:06:00.000-07:002011-09-23T16:06:46.595-07:00

Fall is official here.  Of course I missed Summer already, but I've decided to embrace what nature has to offer.  Afterall, Fall is yet another beautiful season when the breeze is light and cool in the evenings, the trees are filled with vibrant reds and oranges, and Fall is also the perfect time for me to start thinking about my favourite holidays of all: Christmas (a.k.a. my birthday!). My

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As part of my countdown to Sarah's House 4 premiere on October 18th on HGTV, here is a breathtaking lottery home created by Sarah and the design team from Sarah Richardson Design that truly showcases the art of mixing colors, patterns, texture, modern and traditional influences, and how Sarah's playful design captured everyone's hearts with this hilltop retreat.   I love the deep purple plum

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HomeSense has always been one of my favourite spots to treasure hunt for high style pieces for only 1/2 of the designer's price, especially when I'm busy sourcing for the Builder's Dream Project (more exciting news to come on that soon).  Here are my finds during my recent visit to HomeSenese.  This narrow tufted bench upholstered in grey linen cotton is classic and elegant.  The silver horse

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I've always enjoyed the spaces created by Arren Williams.  I remember how I fell in love with the plantation bedroom he created with Suzanne Dimma at Style Dept.  The room was filled with shades of blues and taupes, white panel details on lower half of the walls, sea grass rug on floor, and the perfect chair at the corner.  I couldn't find more pictures of the room online but here are a couple of

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I know it's already mid-September and the stores are all pumped for their back to school promotion and Halloween decoration ...even our temperature is 5C beyond seasonal!   However, I am not ready to throw in the towel just yet to farewell Summer 2011! When I think about Summer, my brain immediately links me to cottage living: warm breeze, calm water, and relaxing by the floating dock.  Now how

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681122607307272229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592361823638547185.post-80882063712806578852011-09-13T18:57:00.000-07:002011-09-13T18:57:34.721-07:00

When it comes to decorating, many of us focuses on the interior of our homes.  The window treatment, the color of the doors, satin nickel or polished chrome for the hardware and handles, and the list continues.  However, when it comes to the exterior of our homes, the very first impression we give to our guests, we often "stay put" with what we inherited or attempt minor cosmetic touches to boost

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Guest what, tiff is in town!  Our city is now filled with movie stars and celebrities.  While the featured movies are not doubt the main attractions, the IT Lounge at NKPR is also known to be the place where the stars relax and rejuvenate before hitting the red carpet again. This year, the talented Ms. Karen Sealy and her team from Sealy Design Inc are in charged to transform the NKPR

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Queen West has always been one of my favourite spots to hunt for unique pieces (furniture, accessories, lighting, and even flower arrangement) at reasonable prices.  Today, I will share with you some of the great pieces I came across during this visit. Lets start with chairs.  I love chairs in case you haven't noticed and lately I have been drawn toward fantasic looking vintage chairs with

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681122607307272229noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592361823638547185.post-53255834466864318412011-09-08T19:49:00.000-07:002011-09-14T07:21:34.394-07:00

If you are Tommy's follower on Twitter or his fan on Facebook, you probably know by now that Tommy is the newest guest picker for a fantastic online store, Found.  The brains behind Foundstyle are three talented ladies, two stylists + one interior designer, together accumulated too many incredible finds for their projects and overloaded their storage lockers.  What does that all mean? Well, the

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IKEA, this Sweden power house continously offers us with great designs at unbeatable prices.  I'm sure you all have just received your copy of the 2012 catalog and wow, what an inspirational read!  I shared with you some of the amazing products from the 2011 catalog last Fall, lets take a look at some fab IKEA products "in action" in 2012! Check out the chic cover this year: all white with

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In the special issue of Home & Home Makeover, Tommy shared with us his tried-and-true tips on good old renovation.  Here is the informative and entertaining article: My favourite tip from this article is that whether you are contemporary, traditional, or Hollywood glam, keep in mind the historical characters of the home while tackling a renovation and you will love the end product.  Afterall,

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681122607307272229noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592361823638547185.post-83628176140101195332011-09-03T19:20:00.000-07:002011-09-04T09:18:35.022-07:00

It's always fun to meet up with fellow bloggers to chat about our latest finds, exciting events coming up,  and all the juicy insider scoop of our projects.  I arranged a small meet up with a couple of ladies from the Bloggers Give Back project last week and we had a blast!  My good friend Michelle, who is very much in tune with fabrics and designs, also joined us for some great laughters.

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I'm having fun battling the Builder's Basics and as you can see in this floor plan, we have a decent "living/dining" space on the main floor.  I found out during consultation that ChrisB and Joe really don't need a formal dining space. Most "eating" will be done in the kitchen/ eat-in area and therefore, I got the go ahead to create a 19' by 12' living area with maximum seating for

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Life as a blogger/ interior decorator, sometimes I just don't know what's awaiting for me to discover.  I visited Karen's Design Studio and was on my way to NeedleIron to drop off a pillow/drapery order, then a thought hit me: isn't Frontier Sales Furniture & Home in this area?  I've seen their great pieces on TV or their virtual showroom and just haven't got a chance to check it out in person.  

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Another day driving around the city and look at what I've found at HomeSense!  This is the good thing about discount one-stop "every thing about your home" shop, every visit is a unique experience!  For instance, I wasn't expecting a warm welcome from "Big Chill"! Strive to bring us great styles at affordable prices, HomeSense brought us a weathered console table, a round mirrored side table as

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Did you enjoy the first season of Summer Home with Karen Sealy? I loved the show and by now your should too!  Out of all of the episodes, I loved Karen's Bunkie the best.  The bunkie of course was fantastically designed.  What got me was the personal appeal and the reaction from her parents.  In this episode, Karen also showed us a couple of rooms in her main cottage.  So I checked out Sealy

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Remember my earlier post about buying a home from developer's plan and selecting materials back in February?  Without any delays, the builder lived up to his end of the bargain and the house was completed built by end of July!  Of course lots of decorating decisions will still need to be made to "customize" cookie cutter home into Joe's and ChrisB's dream home. In this chapter of Builder's

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The last 5 episodes of Summer Home with Karen Sealy have been aired and man don't I love many design ideas and helpful tips Karen shared with us in the later 1/2 of her show.  I love Karen's commitment to green design and how her charisma and warm personality really shine through the TV screen.  Afterall, summer home is all about busy dwellers getting back to nature to relax and unwind.  Karen's

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Hard to believe it is mid August already!  I have been enjoying every drop of this hard earned summer and that of course includes dressing my balcony.  For many condo dwellers, an outdoor living space to call our own is not easy to come by.  And if you do have one, it could be those that are long, narrow, and not really functional.  I was lucky enough to have found my dream condo and it came with

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Let me start off by saying sorry for the delay of this store alert.  I'd meant to work on this post for weeks but things have been hectic lately.  Well better late than never, these are the wonderfully designed pieces I adored when I visited one20 modern floor model sale. Love this dining room vignette.  It's modern, sleek, and playful.  I love how the wooden chairs and arch lamp balance the

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Have you heard about AWOL Square Foot Art Exhibition? It is an interesting concept where artists create their masterpieces in a 12" by 12" dimension.  Though some may think this size limitation constrains the artists' "freedom of expression", I rather think this challenges the artists to "think inside the box"and the end result was a stunning collaboration of creative talents! Installed like

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I always thought Indigo is a bookstore, my favourite place to get home decor magazines and birthday cards.  However, I started noticing more and more home decor items were brought into the store since last Summer.  I picked up a very soft and chic 100% wool throw from Italy at unbeatable price and it's now the perfect accessory at the foot of my bed. Indigo has quickly become one of my

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I love older homes for the characters and sense of history that new homes just couldn't offer.  In fact, "older home" was on my must-have list during house hunting.  Unfortunately it was also on many other potential buyers' lists ... and I felt like throwing myself at wolves during bidding wars when competing with duo income couples.  So I can totally relate to Thecla and Garrick, clients of

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Thanks again for all the sweet, encouraging comments on the nursery transformation.  The room is incredible and I would totally have one in my own home in a heart beat (well maybe without the crying baby ... just yet). This vignette features my classic DIY framed object as art work and adding ribbon for wow factor to a simple store bought table lamp. Project 1: framed art As mentioned in my

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681122607307272229noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592361823638547185.post-20327505355509266052011-08-05T16:59:00.000-07:002011-08-05T16:59:23.164-07:00

We're already in August and you all know what it means! Summer is almost over?? NO ... at least I refuse to let that thought sinks in my brain.  Early August in Toronto means all the retailers are in full summer clearance mode and Pottery Barn is no exception.   Today, I want to share with you some of PB's amazing summer products.  Have a look at this inviting vignette!  Comfortable sofa,

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