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August 2010 Issue:

The casual cottage living issue

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The August 2010 issue is jam-packed with fresh ideas for easy summer living. Whether you're at the cottage or relaxing in your backyard retreat, we have inspiring interiors and fabulous summertime decorating tips for you to use in your own home.

SUMMER HOMES

RESTFUL RETREAT (72)
Two Montreal architects designed a light-filled Laurentians vacation home to blend perfectly with its natural setting

PAINTED CHARM (78)
An antiques dealer combines well-loved furnishings and soft paint colours to create her home's relaxed cottage ambience

TO DYE FOR (84)
Tie-dye makes a comeback! 12 DIY decor projects to give your space stunning style

RETHINKING RUSTIC (90)
Referencing both rural Canada and sophisticated loft living, this summer retreat on PEI gives new meaning to the term barn raising

DECORATING

ROMANTIC REFRESH (28)
A classic white bathroom is the ideal style canvas -- just add a few colourful accents for a fresh new look

HIGH+LOW (34)
A Hamptons-style getaway at home, PLUS wooden desks, directors chairs and seashell displays on any budget

ROOM TO IMPROVE (40)
Contributing decorating editor Kimberley Seldon devises a plan to transform a dated bedroom into a French-style boudoir

PRETTY INVITING (42)
13 budget-friendly ideas for decorating a vintage-chic guest space

ECO MAKEOVER (52)
Samantha Pynn rethinks a small living/dining space so it's more grown-up, yet still kid-friendly

LAUNDRY ROOMS

PRETTY & PRACTICAL (59)
The laundry room doesn't have to look dull! Steal style and storage ideas from our three featured spaces

COME CLEAN (66)
10 must-have products for a perfectly outfitted laundry room

STYLE NEWS

DECOR (21)
Refreshingly modern takes on retro wallpaper and glass dishware, heirloom-look linens, Samantha Pynn's custom design service, and the iconic Navy chair's eco update

TRENDSPOTTING (26)
Perennially popular stripes take a breezy turn in crisp grey and white