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one-on-one with Tommy Smythe

Every so often, these moments come along that you just know are going to stick with you forever. My one-on-one chat with Canadian interior designer and TV personality Tommy Smythe earlier this year was certainly one of these moments. Tommy is the witty and well-loved design partner to Sarah Richardson of Sarah Richardson Design. Together they’ve starred in several hit decorating shows, including HGTV’s Sarah’s House and Sarah 101.

Last year, I was flying high from simply watching Sarah present at the 2011 Winnipeg Kitchen Bath & Renovation Show (check out the scoop on Sarah’s presentation HERE). Little did I know that I would be peppering Tommy at this year’s show (KBR12) with all of the questions that I had been dying to know since I first watched him and Sarah on Design Inc. many years ago.

To my delight, Tommy was every bit as sweet, inspiring and authentic in person as I had known him to be on TV. Read on to learn exactly what makes Tommy tick!

Tommy Smythe Photo one on one with Tommy Smythe

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oscars 2012 countdown: party decor ideas

Continuing the countdown to the 84th Academy Awards, we’re still gearing up for a fabulous Oscars party at home! Now that you have your Oscar party invitations sent out, it’s time to think about some glamorous, Hollywood-inspired decor ideas to set the mood.

You don’t have to erect towering, gold statues in your front hall to achieve the perfect setting. All it really takes are a few fun accessories. Here are five ideas to inspire your own Oscar party decor for this Sunday.

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last minute gift ideas for design junkies

We all know someone who can’t resist great design in any form, be it packaging, decor, interiors, and more. Maybe it’s you!

Whether you’re still looking for that tough to shop for person, or you have some gaps in your own wish list, here are some last minute gift ideas that design junkies will love!

 

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my european adventure: luxurious lighting

Anyone who knows me probably knows I’m easily distracted by gorgeous light fixtures. I have no idea how I managed to get from Paris to Rome considering how many amazing chandeliers, sconces and lamps stopped me dead in my tracks. And believe me, they’re everywhere!
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decor trend: owl-themed acessories

Owl-themed accessories have been popping up in so many home decor stores in the last few months: from pillows, clocks, plates, and beauty accessories – they’re everywhere!

Owls are not usually an animal I find particularly endearing but all of these items look adorably quirky.
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leaf plate

Fab Find
Leaf plate, $9.95; Crate and Barrel.

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leaf throw pillow

Fab Find
Leaf throw pillow, $27.90; aStore on styleathome.com.
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modern decor for babies

039 modern decor for babies

When I was designing my nursery I came across Monte, a Canadian manufacturer who makes gliders that fit into more modern home decor. It was refreshing to know that there were companies out there that took modern approaches to baby items. Although we didn’t get our glider from them, we bought our son Oscar this little Cubino chair from them for our TV room. Oscar is already in love (see him pictured above in it!)

I fell in love with the the charcoal and green colour combo as it was soft and soothing and went with the rest of the decor in our house.

Monte Cubino Chair, $109 + shipping.

Lindsay Stephenson is one of our guest bloggers, who has her eye on all things fabulous in Toronto. When not scouting out the coolest stores and the fabbest finds in the city, Lindsay runs a stationery business (Penny People Designs) and blogs about her life and home decorating projects on Aubrey & Lindsay’s Little House Blog.

pretty vases

Fab Find
Discord vases, $9 – $39 US; West Elm.

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5 new products from fresh home elements

Love shopping for home accessories, but hate the price?
Desperate for more storage, but don’t have a lot of space?

Fresh Home Elements (FHE) has the answer: affordable and functional designer home accessories. Though it’s not a brand new concept, Adam Schachter and Jonathan Levy, owners for the FHE Group, are determined to up the ante with creativity while keeping price points low. What more can you ask for?

Their contemporary designs fit stylishly into your home decor while adding incredible function, whether that be extra storage, seating or cleaning. Check out five of the latest products from FHE and see why you (and your wallet) will love their home furnishings!
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