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embroidered floral tea towels

Fab find
Embroidered floral tea towels, $9.99 each; Homesense.
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‘Tis the season for florals! Gardens are blooming, floral prints are the fashion and fresh flowers around the house never hurt. But what about your decor? If you don’t want to wallpaper your home in roses you can add some seasonal touches with a few simple accessories. And they’re much easier to switch out than wallpaper. These floral tea towels are a fabulous way to get your home into the summer spirit! They’re brightly coloured with beautiful embroidery – the perfect way to perk up your kitchen.
Do you have floral decor in your home?

embroidered floral tea towels

cityline – no-fuss flower arrangements

Tracy and I didn’t intentionally coordinate outfits on today’s CityLine. I swear!

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On today’s broadcast, I showed host Tracy Moore how to craft no-fuss flower arrangements with a few tips and tricks I’ve picked up here at Style at Home – watch the clip by clicking here!

Everyone in the audience was asking me about the gorgeous green tulipiere at the top of the segment. It’s the Aorta flower arranger from Abbott – one of the most chic wholesalers in the country – and retails for about $15 (what a STEAL!). To find a retailer close to you (Abbott supplies some of the best home & gift stores across Canada), just give them a ring at 1-800-263-2955. I loved this tulipiere so much, you’ll be seeing more of it in the May issue of Style at Home, on newsstands the first week of April!

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sneak peek at tuesday’s cityline…

Forsythia, tulips and pussy willows… It must be spring!

cityline sneak peek at tuesdays cityline...I’ll be turning these simple stems into stunning “Instant Arrangements” on the next Style at Home Day on Citytv’s Cityline. Tune in at 9AM EST on Tuesday, March 9!!!

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bringing the outdoors in

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I’m goin’ home!

Join me in my hometown of Norwich, Ont., on Saturday, May 2, for an afternoon filled with gorgeous flowers, fun and fabulousness (I always feel like I owe a nickel to Steven & Chris whenever I use that word now).

I’ll be dropping in at the Norwich branch of the Oxford County Library in Norwich, Ont., at 1PM for “Bringing the Outdoors In” — tips, tricks and the latest trends in bringing spring and summer’s bounty indoors. Find out what kind of container suits certain arrangements best, the trick to floating blossoms, and how can a banana improve the health of your potted plants. Potted, cut or pressed, nothing beats greening up your home with fresh florals from your own backyard!

Bring mom and make it an early Mother’s Day outing! There’s actually a lot going on in on May 2 in this idyllic slice of southwestern Ontario, with the Oxford County Studio Tour. (Make it a point to drop in to see my fave, Shane Norrie!)

RSVP with Lynn at the Library by calling 519-863-3307 – there are just a few seats left! See you there!

flower arranging class

flowers flower arranging classNothing says spring like fresh flowers. As we leave the cold and desolate winter behind us, there`s a sense of rebirth and rejuvenation as buds sprout forth on trees and flowers start to strut their beautiful blooms. In honour of this wonderful time of year (and of Mother`s Day, which is fast approaching), Pottery Barn is offering complimentary classes on Sunday April 26 and Sunday, May 3 called The Art of Botanical Arranging. (Check out our Flower Arranging section for more ideas!) Sounds like a fun way to spend a Sunday, maybe with mom, a sister, aunt or friend. Class sizes are limited so call your local store in advance to reserve your spot. Here are the locations where classes are offered:

Bloor Street
100 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M5S 1M4
416.962.2276

Sherway Gardens
25 The West Mall
Toronto, ON M9C 1B8
416.621.7779

Yorkdale
3401 Dufferin Street
Toronto, ON M6A 2T9
416.785.1233

Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod Trail SW
Calgary, AB T2H 0K9
403.259.2100

Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M5B 2H1
416.597.0880

South Granville Centre
2600 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3H8
604.678.9897

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canada blooms contest

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Nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day” like a bouquet of fresh flowers, and thanks to the folks at Canada Blooms and Pick Ontario, you have a chance at winning a spring-fresh arrangement just like the one depicted above through this very blog!

The perfect pairing, this give-away includes a lovely hand-tied bouquet of Ontario-grown flowers as well as four tickets to Canada Blooms, Canada’s largest flower and garden festival, with an approximate value of $125! Canada Blooms, hosted at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 18 to 22, celebrates the best of Canadian gardens, exploring the tradition of gardening and horticultural excellence from across the country. 

How to win?

Simply answer me this: “What’s your favourite cut flower?”

What florals work best in your interior spaces? How do you arrange them for maximum impact? What vessels work best with that particular type of flower?

Post your response as a comment on this blog, and I’ll choose a winning response on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. Canada Blooms will ship the tickets and arrangement to the lucky winner just in time for Cupid’s arrow to strike. icon wink canada blooms contest

 

*Contest closes February 9, 2009. Open to all residents of Canada, except those in Quebec. Not open to any Transcontinental Media employees, their families, or any other persons with whom they reside.*