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June 2011 Issue:

The decorating issue

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How to decorate Get the designer look at home! Nine spaces show you how; a cosmopolitan west-coast home by a chic rising design star; plus, a before-and-after living room makeover with colour. And much more! Jill Stuart's simple dress inspires splendid decor; one vignette, two ways; tiny-bites for a casual summer barbecue; a high+low dressing room.

HOMES

...ACCORDING TO JESSICA (116)
Striking contrast and eclectic accessories give this Toronto apartment effortless flair

AGAINST THE GRAIN (122)
Bold colours and clever touches define this home that’s anything but cookie cutter

PALE SHELTER (130)
Designer Kelly Deck brings a breath of fresh air to a small abode inspired by the beach

DECORATING

INSIDE DESIGN (52)
Thom Filicia’s tips and tricks for functional design in a small space

HIGH + LOW (58)
An effortlessly elegant dressing room gets dolled up on a diva and demure budget

THE INSIDER (64)
Designer and TV personality Tommy Smythe shares his favourite pieces of furniture

ASK STEVEN & CHRIS (68)
TV hosts Steven and Chris answer their most-asked design dilemmas

DOLLARS+SENSE (70)
Handyman and TV star Scott McGillivray tells where to save and where to spend

EASY STREET (72)
Classic updates and a fresh foliage makeover transform this semi into a roadside attraction

LET THE SUN SHINE IN (80)
A living room gets a sunny update with a few key changes

VERSATILITY RULES (90)
Four areas of the home are switched up to create two practical looks for each

SWEET DREAMS (100)
Stylist Lara McGraw steps out of her neutral comfort zone to create a colourful guest room

OUT OF AFRICA (106)
Organic textures and exotic patterns give this master bedroom suite a South African feel

STYLE NEWS

DECOR (39)
Fashion-forward bedding from Peter Som, Morrocan-inspired accents and chic pet products for the modern cat

TRENDSPOTTING (46)
The zigzag comes alive in bold colours and edgy textures

RUNWAY TO ROOM (48)
Exotic and feminine bathroom pieces inspired by fashion designer Jill Stuart’s newest fall collection

FOOD+DRINKS

SMALL WONDERS (140)
Quick and easy recipes fit for a backyard barbecue on a hot summer’s day

PACKING FOR KEEPERS (152)
Konrad Ejbich solves the dilemma of flying with liquid souvenirs

WORKBOOK

SOURCE GUIDE (158)
Great ideas, info, projects, reviews and more from our pages

SHOPS ETC. (166)
Top decor destinations in St. John’s, Nfld. and New York City

STYLE STATEMENT (170)
A bright and bold floral armchair