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Holiday

35+ DIY Holiday Wreath Ideas To Dress Up Your Home

Get crafty this holiday season!

Holiday

DIY: Mini Crochet Wreaths

H&H’s Tess Ciarloni shares step-by-step instructions for this sweet holiday craft.

Holiday

This Historic Cottage Is A Storybook Setting For Decking The Halls

Designer Philip Mitchell's circa-1795 holiday home looks like it came out of a fairytale!

Cottages

A Historical Cottage Makes A Peaceful Winter Retreat

This circa-1840 clapboard biscuit box house is as charming as it gets!

Artist File

4 Canadian Portraiture Artists To Have On Your Radar

Art advisor Diana Hamm reports on an exciting resurgence of portraiture on the contemporary art scene.

Lynda Reeves

The Lakehouse: Lynda Reeves On Winterizing A One-Season House

In the second chapter, Lynda breaks down all things heating and cooling!

Lynda Reeves

The Lakehouse: See The Inspiration Behind Lynda Reeves’ Latest Project

In the first chapter, Lynda shares the palettes, materials and fabrics inspiring her.

Basements

You Won’t Believe This Scandinavian-Inspired Space Is A Basement!

“I wanted it to feel warm, cozy and comfortable," says designer Mehnaz Malik.

Ask A Designer™

Ask A Designer: How To Give A Living Room & Kitchen Wow Factor

H&H's Jennifer Koper proves just how impactful finish touches can be!

Ask A Designer™

Ask A Designer: How To Turn Your Bedroom Into A Nature-Inspired Retreat

H&H's Jennifer Koper shares her easy and affordable tips for creating a relaxing respite.

Ask A Designer™

Ask A Designer: How To Create A Sunny Dining Area

In this Ask A Designer column, Valérie Morisset shares her advice for sprucing up a tired dining area. Question: I just bought a beautiful condo in Old Montreal. I’d like to have a dining area next to the window, a round table with four chairs and drapery panels instead of…

Gardening

30 Charming Country Gardens To Inspire Your Own

Bring the wild look of the countryside to your backyard.

Gardening

Escape To Gorgeous City Gardens In The New Book, Green

Whether your outdoor space is a roof terrace, balcony, small backyard or patio, Ula Maria‘s new book, Green: Simple Ideas for Small Outdoor Spaces, takes a fresh look at creating a city garden. The book approaches creating a dreamy outdoor oasis…

Ask A Designer™

Ask A Designer: How To Make The Most Of A Compact Family Room

In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her tips for designing a functional gathering place. Question: How do I lay out my narrow family room? Should I do built-ins on either side of the fireplace? I’ve already ordered a sofa and I’m looking for a coffee table — what…

Ask A Designer™

Ask A Designer: How To Add Interest With Built-In Bookcases

In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for making an awkward living-dining room more polished. Question: The angled wall in my living room has me stumped, and I’m not sure what to put on my bare walls. Could you help me with furniture and lighting? — T.M.,…