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Ask A Designer: How To Decorate A Front Entry In A Timeless Style
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for making a welcoming first impression. Question: I’d like to decorate my hand-me-down-filled entryway in a classic look. What would you suggest? — Z.S., Vernon, B.C. Answer: Start by brightening up the space with a warm white paint. Or,…
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Ask A Designer: How To Wake Up A Tired Dining Room
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for refreshing a dining room without changing the furniture. Question: I’d like to pull my dining room together and give it some style, but I want to keep my furniture. Where do I start? — B.B., Montreal Answer: The good…
Holiday
This Charming Farmhouse Captures The Magic Of Christmas
Picture the perfect holiday host: a happy winter wonderland where children’s laughter, the swish-swish of skates on ice and snowballs whizzing by your earmuffs are the soundtrack of daily life. That’s where designer Angela Wheeler, a former engineer, and Josh Malcolm, a fireplace retailer, live year-round with their…
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13 Cozy Holiday Homes You’ll Want To Spend Christmas In
They're the perfect place to wake up on Christmas morning.
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This Holiday Home Is A Love Letter To Mid-Century Modern Style
Get inspired to take a minimalist approach to holiday decorating.
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A Creative Director’s Cozy & Curated Christmas Home
This Arts and Crafts bungalow is filled with holiday cheer!
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Designer Aly Velji Invites Us Into His Merry Holiday Home
When it comes to decking the halls, Calgary-based designer Aly Velji embraces the “more is more” mentality. Glitzy ornaments, layers of rich jewel tones and feathered white Christmas trees abound in the mid-century modern-style home that he shares with his husband, Jason Krell. We chatted with the…
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How Designers Give Their Front Door A Festive Makeover
We asked the pros how they make a merry first impression!
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You’ll Want To Host Christmas Dinner In This Festive Home
Tour this English country-inspired abode dressed for the holidays!
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DIY: Elegant Gift Wrap
This is a super simple yet beautifully elegant wrap. You create bundles by wrapping any gift in either tissue or a remnant of solid-colored fabric. What you’ll need: Silk organza fabric Fabric remnants or tissue paper in complementary hue Tape Scissors Leather laces Kraft paper tags Bubble wrap and fabric…
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DIY: Lynda Reeves’ Modern Art Christmas Crackers
Christmas crackers are the best because they make great table decorations and you can personalize them by filling them with wonderful treats. You can either use store-bought ones and just swap out the contents, or you can make your own. What you’ll need: Sheets of kraft paper and gold-colored paper…
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How Lynda Reeves Decorates For The Holidays
Steal her best festive tips and tricks!
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Every Room In This Charming Heritage Apartment Tells A Story
See how a Vancouver stylist decorates for the holidays.
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Ask A Designer: How To Transform A Living Room With Shades Of Blue
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for bringing a dated living room into the present with a cool-toned palette. Question: I’d like to update my living room, but I’m not sure where to begin. Please help! — L.J., La Salle, Ontario. Answer: I love that…
Gardening
Tour An Italian-Inspired Terrace Tucked Away In The City
This outdoor oasis is reminiscent of dining alfresco among cypress and citrus trees in Tuscany.