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July 2010 Issue:

The summer retreat issue

Summer living: inviting summer interiors, tips for international cottage style, and guest cabin essentials. And much more: Donna Hay's semifreddo recipes, beautiful white accessories and our cross-Canada shopping guide.

Table of Contents

HOMES + COTTAGES

AT ONE WITH THE LAKE (64)
A pared-back palette keeps the focus on sweeping vistas of water and sky at this relaxed Quebec retreat

PARADISE FOUND (70)
Interior designer Margot Bell delivers classic cottage charm on a grand scale for her clinets' getaway in Muskoka, Ont.

WHITE (78)
These serene accessories set a dreamy, summery tone that will have you seeing white in a whole new light

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH (84)
A West Coast couple restore an architectural gem with a nod to mod and a budget-savvy mix of real and reproduction finds

DECORATING

ECO MAKEOVER (36)
Pure Design's Samantha Pynn reinvents two underdecorated rooms as one sophisticated hotel-style suite

INSIDE DESIGN (42)
Rule-breaking interior stylist Carlos Mota shares his tips for chic summer updates and easy floral arrangements

HIGH+LOW (48)
Serve fragrant tea in your Japanese-inspired salon, and learn to spot the real difference between high and low cushions

ROOM WE LOVE (54)
Treat house guests to a blissful stay inspired by the thoughtful touches in this cosy cabin

STYLE NEWS

DECOR (29)
Blithfield & Company's pretty printed linens; artwork designed for outdoors; and new paint palettes from three decorating divas

TRENDSPOTTING (34)
Graceful filigree motifs add a calligraphic decorative flourish to furnishings, wallpaper and accessories

FOOD+DRINKS

THE SCOOP ON SUMMER (93)
With a texture somewhere between mousse and ice cream, semifreddo is the ultimate soft-serve treat for summer parties

DINNER TONIGHT (100)
Fast Five: Donna Hay's fresh quickies for every night of the week

PERFECT PAIRINGS (105)
Our wine expert selects the ideal match for your dinner tonight

SHOPPING

SHOPS ETC. (110)
Our contributors uncover what's new and noteworthy in Victoria and Toronto's hip Leslieville 'hood 

STYLE STATEMENT (122)
Beat the heat with a stoneware pitcher in a refreshing shade of soft mint

REGULARS

EDITOR'S LETTER (12)
LETTERS FROM HOME (18)
DATE WITH STYLE (22)
STYLEATHOME.COM (24)
S@H WORKBOOK (114)

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