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February 2012 Issue:

The best kitchens and renos issue

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Our exclusive designer kitchens package, dramatic before-and-after renovations, plus we finally reveal editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin's stunning IKEA kitchen makeover.

HOMES

GEOMETRY RULES (82)
Saskatoon style heats up with a stately, hotel-chic home that doesn't shy away from glamour

POETRY IN MOTION (90)
Three busy homeowners keep their condo looking sharp by ensuring their furniture and art are in a constant state of play

ELEMENTS OF SURPRISE (96)
We reveal the winning design for editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin's kitchen

DECORATING

BUDGET REDUX (32)
How far can you go with a couple of C-notes? Prepare to be amazed

ASK STEVEN & CHRIS (38)
TV hosts Steven and Chris answer their most-asked design dilemmas

DOLLARS + SENSE (40)
Handyman and TV star Scott McGillivray tells you where to save and where to spend

HIGH + LOW (42)
A music room pumps up the volume via bright colours and vintage-style accessories

INSIDE DESIGN (48)
We get the lowdown from decorator, designer and new author Amy Lau

CHRISTINE'S NOTEBOOK (54)
Murals are a way to transform and personalize spaces, lending them an air of history, exoticism and escape

KITCHEN SPECIAL (61)
Three kitchens go from unappetizing to delectable thanks to refreshed floor plans and a la carte looks

DEAR VALENTINE (70)
A Toronto designer shows the love with a fun, flirty and romantic design scheme

STARTING FROM SCRATCH (74)
The story of one creative couple and their adventures in transforming their house into a home

STYLE NEWS

DECOR (23)
Statement light fixtures, berry-beautiful toss cushions, artisanal wooden kitchen accessories and more

TRENDSPOTTING (30)
The long-awaited second season of Downtown Abbey premieres on January 8. We can't wait for another glimpse into Edwardian life

FOOD+DRINKS

DESSERT OF THE MONTH (34)
A heavenly concoction of chocolate and cream

SOUP & CRACKERS (104)
Savoury soups and crunchy crackers are a must-have combo for comfort-food lovers of every age

MENU MATCHUP (112)
Konrad Ejbich selects six wines for our soul-soothing soups and crackers

REGULARS

FROM OUR EDITOR (10)
DATE WITH STYLE (16)
LETTERS FROM HOME (18)
STLEATHOME.COM (20)

WORKBOOK (117)
Great ideas, projects, reviews, info and more from our pages

STYLE DESTINATION (121)
Where to shop, eat and what to do in Austin, Texas

STYLE STATEMENT (122)
Beautiful glass globe pendant lights

WIN THIS! (20)
A Panasonic Genius Inverter microwave