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behind the scenes at a video shoot

Today we were hard at work shooting a styleathome.com video on making the perfect bed. From finding the best sheets and duvet covers to styling your bed so that it looks as good on the outside as it feels on the inside, we dissected the process from beginning to end for you.

The video will be online soon but until then, here’s a sneak peek at the beautiful bed and the gorgeous linens from Au Lit Fine Linens.

beautiful bed1 behind the scenes at a video shootJulie from Au Lit Fine Linens steams the sheets to get them perfectly wrinkle-free and camera-ready!

beautiful bed3 behind the scenes at a video shootJoanna, owner of Au Lit Fine Linens is ready for her close-up. Here she’s talking about finding the perfect pillow for a perfect night’s sleep.

Stay tuned for the video demonstration that’ll help you make your bed as beautiful as this one.

What’s your favourite way to make your bedroom luxurious?

puckered diamond bed linens

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One word: LOVE!

Puckered Diamond Bed Linens
Starting at $41.90
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summer palette: pale blue and white

A perennial summer fave, the pairing of blue and white always feels fresh and relevant. But while a crisp navy is bold and energetic, the juxtaposition of white with a soft, pale blue spells serenity and calm.

Sico Paints has selected the appropriately-titled Serene Blue 6007-31 as one of its hottest hues of the season.

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A sneak peek at Eileen Fisher’s dreamy new bedding for Garnet Hill – part of her Fall 2010 collection. I love how the various blues come to life in this rustic white envelope.

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…And one of my all-time fave bathrooms Style at Home, in which homeowners Sean Ward and Stephen Fillmore carried their delicious English eccentricity into the ensuite via crisp blue Tartan wallpaper. Check out the full interior here.

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spring into summer at pottery barn

Looking down at the showroom floor at Pottery Barn’s 100 Bloor St. W. location in Toronto

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It’s Top Five List time!

Summer has hit Pottery Barn showrooms across the country, and I had the opportunity to take a gander at the goods this morning. Here’s my scoop on their new summer essentials…

1. Natural Curiosity Melamine Collection

1melamine2 spring into summer at pottery barnRemember that coffee table book that everyone had (but never read) a few years back? The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities? Well, this melamine is the rather delicious dinnerware version of the illustrations in that book. Pretty, upscale prints that add a touch of sophistication to a summer table setting.

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2. Townsend Occasional Tables

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Like so much of Pottery Barn’s summer offerings, this classy cocktail table (which retails for $499) leaves room for you to put your own personal stamp on it. The tabletop lifts, revealing little niches in which you can display seasonal smalls.

The Townsend also comes in this sleek console version ($499 as well), which I’d love have in the bedroom to display and store my ever-growing arsenal of neckties. How pretty would that look?townsend7 spring into summer at pottery barn

3. Starfish Duvet Cover & Sham

starfish spring into summer at pottery barnBeachy blue and turquoise starfish, block-printed on crisp white cotton voile… Airy, artisanal and incredibly covetable.

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4. Crewel lampshades

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Exquisite crewelwork elevates these shades into works of art. What a fantastically easy way to reinvent a nondescript lamp base! Would love to pair this with a bulky balustrade lamp base in a weathered, cerused wood finish…

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5. Crab placecard holders

crab1 spring into summer at pottery barnClawfully cute. I’d sworn off animal motif placecard holders after the holiday market got saturated with silly reindeer versions, but I’ll make an exception for these sweet silica glass sculptures. crab2 spring into summer at pottery barn

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hello october!

10 things october hello october!
The first of October. Where is the time going? Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be upon us. Then Halloween. Then it’s head first into the holidays and the end of another year. As we welcome this harvest month, check out our list of 10 things to do in October. You’ll find 10 easy ways to welcome autumn into your home. Plus, download our Home & Living Checklist for October.  Put it on your fridge as a reminder of all the things you might want to do this month. Did we forget something? Use our checklist to write down your own notes, too!

decor: pretty in pink

There was once a time when pink was probably the most un-hip colour in the world. Many boasted they’d never be caught dead in pink and a man wearing pink — utterly unheard of! And as for decor, pink was reserved for cutesy nurseries or young girls’ bedrooms. Beyond that, the colour was shunned. These days, it’s hard to imagine a colour that can’t work in a space, if handled with care, of course. With the right room and the right accessories, any colour can find its place in your home. And besides, isn’t the most important thing that you like it? That should always be your starting point.

So, as today’s online travels led me to neimanmarcus.com, I was struck by the abundance of pink. No longer girly or childish, the colour takes on an elegant sophistication and I find it fresh and soothing. What do you think? Check out some of my fave finds:

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organic bedding from restoration hardware

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I have a thing for crisp, clean white bed linens and Restoration Hardware’s high-quality bedding is among my favourites.

This organic Italian 200-thread-count percale linen has a lovely added touch — it’s embellished with satin stitching in Chocolate, Flax, White, Celery, Sky or Silver Sage (clockwise from bottom left). Beautiful!

Available at: Restoration Hardware stores or online at www.restorationhardware.com

Price: from $89 for a standard sham, $269 for a full/queen duvet

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calico corners fabrics

When I was a little girl, I sometimes dreamed of being a seamstress so that I`d be able to sew my own fabulous clothes. Poofy skirts, flowing dresses, satin sashes … I dreamed of having the most exquisite wardrobe. I`ve always loved beautiful fabrics. I love the look, the touch of soft silks, the way something as simple as a fine-looking fabric can make you smile. These days, my love of fabric has extended from fashion to decor. Upholstering furniture in a fabric hand-picked by you is such an easy way to personalize your home, to choose something that makes you happy and reflects your taste, your style and your personality. The options at calicocorners.com are swoon-worthy. Check ‘em out!
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organic bedding from west elm

westelmpintuck organic bedding from west elm

What better way to welcome — and encourage! — the warmer weather than with a change of bedding. West Elm’s pintuck duvet cover is the perfect choice: pure white, great design detail and certified organic and undyed.

Available at: www.westelm.com

Price: $99 US for full/queen

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eileen fisher bedding

eileen fisher border2 eileen fisher beddingOne of my biggest pet peeves has to be finding something I love online and then discovering that the U.S. retailer doesn`t ship to Canada. I just don`t understand how cross-border shipping can still be such a problem. Regardless, I love cyber-shopping and getting inspiration from photos, even if I can`t purchase the product. This bedding from Eileen Fisher is just stunning. I adore the muted colour palette and the hand-tufted pure silk comforter.

More about bedding:
10 beautiful bedding picks
Buying guide: Pillows, sheets and duvets
How to: Make a bed

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