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May 2011 Issue:

The indoors & out issue

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Decorating indoors & out Step outside! Six light and airy spaces that let the outdoors in; five ways to bring spring into your space; plus, a before-and-after garage makeover. And much more! Favourites from the New York Gift Show; an interview with Lotta Jansdotter; warm-weather French pastries; the best garden shops across Canada.

HOMES

AS YOU LIKE IT (100)
A design-savvy couple transforms their early 1900s home on the inside and out

RETRO REVIVAL (112)
Sylvie Rochon's Mid Century Modern home is a space that's true to her style and heart

INTO THE BLUE (118)
Touches of blue add depth to a white kitchen

DECORATING

A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE (46)
Lotta Jansdotter embraces the elements with organic patterns and neutral colours

HIGH + LOW (54)
A fresh and fabulous breakfast nook brings the outdoors in, on a high and low budget

FLOOR SHOW (62)
Contributing design editor Christine Hanlon shows us how to use colourful, patterned rugs

INSIDE OUT (68)
Throw a garden bash on a budget

SWEET DREAMS (72)
A tale of two princesses who get bedroom makeovers of their dreams

THE INSIDER (80)
Designer and TV personality Tommy Smythe shares his favourite pieces of furniture

ASK STEVEN & CHRIS (84)
TV hosts Steven and Chris answer their most-asked design dilemmas

TEENAGE GRACELAND (86)
A landscape designer teams up with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to tackle a space for teens

COLOUR CRUSH (92)
A converted garage gets a colourful facelift in fun shades of pink and orange

STYLE NEWS

DECOR (31)
Editors' favourites from the New York Gift Show, Diane von Furstenberg housewares and hand-thrown porcelain garden planters

TRENDSPOTTING (42)
Just in time for the royal nuptials, we go mad for the monarchy

WINDOW SHOPPING (44)
Outdoor loveseats look great on their own or as part of a larger seating arrangement

FOOD+DRINKS

IN OPEN AIR (126)
A lovely table setting, fresh fruit pastries and good company make for perfect entertaining on an early summer afternoon

BAR CHEF (138)
Don't be a slave to a bartender's guide, go wild with the latest trend in cocktails

WORKBOOK

SHOPS ETC. (142)
Favourite garden shops across Canada. Plus, top decor destinations in Gananoque, Ont. and Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

SOURCE GUIDE (148)
Great ideas, info, projects, reviews and more from our pages

STYLE STATEMENT (154)
A tear-shaped hanging terrarium