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How to: Create a wonderful winter foyer How to: Create a wonderful winter foyer
How to: Create a wonderful winter foyer
Too often, the foyer is just a space to pass through. instead, make it the perfect place to create a statement and add subtle holiday magic.
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How to: Create a pretty holiday porch How to: Create a pretty holiday porch
How to: Create a pretty holiday porch
Walking down a snowy street of lovely homes , each front porch beautifully bedecked for the holidays, must surely be one of winter’s best domestic pleasures. what could be more inviting than approaching a pretty holiday porch on christmas day? impress your neighbours and guests using this...
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How to decorate a tree How to decorate a tree
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How to: Make over a coffee table How to: Make over a coffee table
How to: Make over a coffee table
The find less-than-stellar coffee tables are everywhere you look on the secondhand market. i found this one on craigslist for just $15, and it struck me that it had the right proportions – 17" x 53" – for a hallway bench. the transformation the suzani-inspired upholstery and bold...
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How to: Make a sheer fabric screen How to: Make a sheer fabric screen
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How to: Create an at-home yoga space How to: Create an at-home yoga space
How to: Create an at-home yoga space
It’s no wonder the ancient art of yoga has become so popular today. among many other reasons, for people who want to maintain a fitness routine but find higher-impact workouts more uncomfortable than in our younger years, an hour of yoga a day provides surprisingly efficient physical benefits...
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How to: Create a home fragrance How to: Create a home fragrance
How to: Create a home fragrance
The process of creating a home fragrance is a fine art that master parfumiers can take years to acquire expertise in, yet new scents are constantly being introduced, some of them amazingly true to the items their names evoke. rick ruffolo, senior vice-president of the yankee candle company inc....
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How to: Bring summer into your home How to: Bring summer into your home
How to: Bring summer into your home
When summer finally arrives, we spare no time moving our lives outdoors -- firing up the barbecue, dining al fresco, landscaping the yard, picking fresh herbs and relaxing in the wonderful sun and warm air. however, with so much focus on the great outdoors, it's easy to dismiss simple seasonal...
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Beautiful movie interiors Beautiful movie interiors
Beautiful movie interiors
Love actually (2003) finds liam neeson and his son living in a london townhouse that features a smart, modern-yet-comfortable stainless-steel kitchen . and the coral toile sofa in the sitting room at 10 downing street is simply gorgeous - as is hugh grant sitting on it! - gail johnston...
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How to: Organize your home office How to: Organize your home office
How to: Organize your home office
Maybe you're not running a fortune 500 company from your basement, and you don't have employees punching in and making widgets at your kitchen table, but chances are, you and your family still conduct "business" at home. you need a place to sit and deal with bills and peruse your kids' report...
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How to: Create a unique space How to: Create a unique space
How to: Create a unique space
Even her name is stylish. based in victoria, b.c., this interior designer who got her start as a math and architecture whiz, lana lounsbury, of lana lounsbury interiors , shares her tips on creating a unique space, how to pick a designer, her fave reads and the fastest way to improve a room....
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How to makeover your cushions How to makeover your cushions
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10 ways to live in style 10 ways to live in style
10 ways to live in style
Sylvie masse is no stranger to good design. she's the co-owner of zig & zag design, a montreal-based firm she runs with business partner nathalie paulin; their striking furniture and home accessories are featured in boutiques and well-known retailers across the country. not surprising, the same...
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Home fragrances Home fragrances
Home fragrances
To find out about more great home fragrances, click here give the gift of aromatherapy. pure essential oils form the basis of these easy-to-make pick-me-up home fragrances and air fresheners. use recycled containers that have been cleaned and sanitized, or buy new ones from a container...
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Your pet at home Your pet at home
Your pet at home
The era of the pampered pet has arrived: we've welcomed them inside our houses, onto the sofa and even into our beds. you see dogs and cats lounging in picture-perfect rooms in magazines -- no rugs have been chewed, no upholstery ripped, and no stains linger as evidence of delicate...
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Designer trends Designer trends
Designer trends
"fabric is back! window coverings are getting more luxurious as silks and elaborate sheers are embroidered, dramatically coloured and embellished." -- lana lounsbury, interior designer, lana lounsbury interiors, victoria "use recessed lighting to illuminate walls; it creates drama and...
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Fab summer finds under $30 Fab summer finds under $30
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Top 10 coffee table books Top 10 coffee table books
Top 10 coffee table books
Good coffee table books serve a number of purposes: they're decorative, informative, attractive and, above all, interesting; they give your guests something to flip through while you're out of the room; they often become a topic of conversation. they also make fantastic gifts for housewarmings...
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How to: Build an outdoor kitchen How to: Build an outdoor kitchen
How to: Build an outdoor kitchen
Like everything to do with home entertaining , outdoor dining has moved uptown. you can set up your environment as elaborately as the one indoors—with top-quality appliances, prep and storage areas, and finishes that not only look glamorous but are also designed to withstand the worst a...
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10 quick home makeovers 10 quick home makeovers
10 quick home makeovers
Everyone wants to redecorate at one time or another. but time and budget constraints often have us putting redecorating on the bottom of our to-do list. if you can't wait another minute to add new life to your home, check out our 10 quick fixes that you can put into action right now. toss,...
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Colourful expressions Colourful expressions
Colourful expressions
When you add a colourful display to a plain white wall it lifts your spirits. but take a pass on the prints and posters you see everywhere. here, style at home shows you four original ways to fill your blank walls with personality – without breaking the bank. wallflowers what could...
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Gifts from the heart Gifts from the heart
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Make it personal
When I look at a room, it's the personal touches like artwork and travel memetoes that elevate a space from generic to genuine. I'll take a house adorned with books, family photographs and decorative accessories any day over a cookie-cutter interior that's perfectly and pristinely furnished with basic pieces... I believe that a home should reflect the people who own it.
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