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February 2008 Issue:

The good life issue

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Relax at home
Designers dish on their fave sofas; home fragrance -- from candles and sprays to diffuser reeds, pleasing scents that will keep your rooms beautifully sweet smelling; 3 smart ways to dress up plain-Jane store-bought cushions; colourful area rugs; a Q&A with Brit design diva Kelly Hoppen; high/low beds; built-in beauty; and comfort food a la Nigella Lawson.

HOME
- COMFORT IS...NATURALLY SERENE
  
  66
  
  Calming neutrals and European-style furnishings mix easily in decorator Herma Vegter-Petrie's Burlington, Ont., home
- COMFORT IS...FORMAL ELEGANCE (REALLY!)
  
  74
  
  Far from stuffy, this refi ned Toronto home is a warm and welcoming haven, thanks to decorating editor Kimberley Seldon
- COMFORT IS...FAMILY FRIENDLY
  
  84
  
  Designer Sarah Richardson turns a dreary basement into a bright, multifunctional room
STYLE
- COMFORT IS...THE PERFECT SOFA
  
  50
  
  Canadian designers share their tips for picking the best seat in the house
- COMFORT IS...A FRAGRANT HOME
  
  90
  
  Add ambience to your rooms with the newest, most delightful home fragrances on the market
- YOU CAN DO IT! CUSHION MAKEOVERS
  
  36
  
  Spruce up plain pillows with three easy projects
SHOPPING
- SHOPPING ETC
  
  42
  
  Canadaâﬁ™s best home decor stores
- WINDOW SHOPPING
  
  120
  
  Pamper your feet with a soft, stylish area rug
REGULARS
- HOME PAGE
  
  8
- OUR CONTRIBUTORS
  
  12
- DATE WITH STYLE
  
  16
- LETTERS FROM HOME
  
  18
- STYLEATHOME.COM
  
  20
- HOME & STYLE
  
  23
  
  Barbara Barry unveils new glamour; pretty tabletop decor; Colin and Justin's tips for a dreamy bedroom
- DESIGN LESSON
  
  40
  
  Kimberley Seldon makes a solid case for built-ins
- WE LOVE IT!
  
  44
  
  STYLE AT HOME editors' toasty-warm faves
- HIGH/LOW
  
  46
  
  Sleep soundly in a comfy bed at any price
- INSIDE DESIGN
  
  56
  
  Kelly Hoppen talks about the simple comforts of home and creating her signature style
- ASK US
  
  58
  
  Margot Austin's design solutions
- BEFORE & AFTER
  
  62
  
  A dated kitchen becomes a charming, efficient space
- WHERE TO FIND IT
  
  108
  
  Source listings for this issue
ENTERTAINING
- COMFORT IS...COOKING WITH NIGELLA
  
  99
  
  Domestic Goddess Nigella Lawson dishes up soothing, easy comfort foods worth savouring
- WINE & SPIRITS
  
  106
  
  Wind down with a relaxing nightcap

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