September 2008 - Posts


Guilt-Free Fur and Vintage Couture Home Accessories Photo Challenge: Kids' Bedrooms Question of the Week: Printed Tissue Boxes or Tissue Dispensers? Sandra Rinomato Ushers More Property Virgins into Their First Homes Gallery Celebrates 15th Anniversary with the Help of HGTV Hosts Crate & Barrel comes to Canada Hot Fall Patterns Jim Caruk is Back Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Display Family Photos? An All New Season of Sarah’s House DIY: Wire Cable Curtain Solution Greens, Blues and Mauves: Peacock Colours for Fall GUEST BLOGGER: Cool Message Centres Question of the Week: What Do You Collect? Contest: Meet Colin & Justin Front Door Storage  Ship of Fools or Dreams? DIY: Simple Sewing Projects Cheap Artwork Find: Pooch Dog Art Splurge Vs Steal: Double Duty Tables GUEST BLOGGER: Affordable Decor for Your First Apartment Question of the Week: Doilies, Tacky Ornaments or Crafty Decorations? 
 
Sep
30

Guilt-Free Fur and Vintage Couture Home Accessories

Permalink
Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/30/2008 2:05:00 PM
From the left: Fur Flower Throw Pillow - made from vintage fur coats, Vintage Supergraphic Turquoise and Chartreuse Pillow , Black Rabbit Fur Pillow (100 percent reclaimed genuine fur), Supergraphic Floral Pillow from Vintage Cotton. I may be inciting
Read More »

Posted in: , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

2 Comments

Sep
30

Photo Challenge: Kids' Bedrooms

Permalink
Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 9/30/2008 6:41:00 AM
Kids' rooms are tricky. You want your kids to leave their own personal stamp on their space and you want them to keep it (relatively) tidy, but are you concerned about the room's design? Or are you more likely to cover the space up with wall-to-wall foam
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

3 Comments

Sep
29

Question of the Week: Printed Tissue Boxes or Tissue Dispensers?

Permalink
Posted by Terry Wong 9/29/2008 9:47:00 AM
Tissue boxes have come a long way from days of past when they were bland and simply monotone. Today, facial tissue manufacturers have addressed the decorating needs of the average consumer by producing packaging with a variety of designs and treatments
Read More »

Posted in: , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

16 Comments

Sep
27

Sandra Rinomato Ushers More Property Virgins into Their First Homes

Permalink
Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 9/27/2008 10:22:00 AM
Property guru Sandra Rinomato continues to bring first-time home buyers back to reality with her upfront honesty, experience and knowledge of the real estate market in Season 3 of Property Virgins ; now airing Mondays at 9pm ET/10pm PT. HGTV.ca has just
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

29 Comments

Sep
26

Gallery Celebrates 15th Anniversary with the Help of HGTV Hosts

Permalink
Posted by Vanessa 9/26/2008 2:11:00 PM
Starting today, Toronto's Art Interiors gallery will be showcasing 15 works selected by top Canadian design talent. In celebration of their 15th anniversary, owners Lisa Diamond and Shira Wood asked style makers to select their favourite piece of art
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

1 Comments

Sep
25

Crate & Barrel comes to Canada

Permalink
Posted by Vanessa 9/25/2008 4:25:00 PM
Yesterday, Terry and I were lucky enough to attend the media pre-opening of Canada's first Crate & Barrel store. The gorgeous two-level space in Toronto's Yorkdale Mall boasts a whopping 35,000 square feet of kitchen gadgets, tableware, bath accessories,
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

11 Comments

Sep
23

Hot Fall Patterns

Permalink
Posted by Guest Blogger 9/23/2008 2:28:00 PM
A fresh take on classic patterns and textures summarize the home trends for Fall 2008. It is a fact that people prefer neutrals for big furniture pieces. So designers rely on vibrant accessories to enliven muted pastels on walls and sofas. Updated versions
Read More »

Posted in: ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

1 Comments

Sep
23

Jim Caruk is Back

Permalink
Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/23/2008 10:05:00 AM
The Harley-Davidson-riding charmer and master contractor, Jim Caruk, shows us even more of his world in a new season of Real Renos . This season, the homes are bigger, the clients are more demanding and the looming problems – everything from Jim’s trusty
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

30 Comments

Sep
22

Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Display Family Photos?

Permalink
Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/22/2008 10:06:00 PM
Many have pondered their options in front of the daunting expanse of an empty wall and settled on the same solution: Hey, why not fill the space with family photos? There’s a reason why so many of us get the same idea, translating into family photos becoming
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

8 Comments

Sep
22

An All New Season of Sarah’s House

Permalink
Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/22/2008 1:47:00 PM
Following first season’s riveting transformation of a downtown Toronto, century-old home, nerves-of-steel designer Sarah Richardson and her trusty sidekick Tommy step outside of their element for season two: Sarah’s House heads to the suburbs! Kicking
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

34 Comments

Sep
19

DIY: Wire Cable Curtain Solution

Permalink
Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 9/19/2008 9:02:00 AM
Since the living room window showcases our nice view of the city and we're ten floors up, window coverings were never really a high priority. Earlier this year as the days were getting longer, the morning sun became an issue. The hot reflection off the
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

3 Comments

Sep
17

Greens, Blues and Mauves: Peacock Colours for Fall

Permalink
Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/17/2008 5:10:00 PM
Adding splashes of colour to your aesthetic has been the prescription from designers for some time. There’s no doubt that colour can be a great inspiration, but no matter how many times I see gorgeous photos featuring vibrant walls, sofas and rugs, I
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

0 Comments

Sep
17

GUEST BLOGGER: Cool Message Centres

Permalink
Posted by Guest Blogger 9/17/2008 10:19:00 AM
Whether you are living by yourself, with roommates or with your family, you need a system to keep reminder notes, to-do lists, store papers, plan your calendar and even display photos. Depending on your need, it can take the form of a simple memo board
Read More »

Posted in: ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

30 Comments

Sep
16

Question of the Week: What Do You Collect?

Permalink
Posted by Terry Wong 9/16/2008 3:10:00 PM
With the advent of the internet and web sites like eBay and Craigslist, collecting collectables has become a lucrative business and a passionate hobby for insatiable collectors. Prior to the internet age, collectables were definitely more challenging
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

41 Comments

Sep
16

Contest: Meet Colin & Justin

Permalink
Posted by Amy 9/16/2008 8:37:00 AM
Hold on to your knickers Canada! After causing a sensation with their first season , the UK’s most outrageous design duo is back for more. Featuring the magnificent makeover mavens themselves and offering more drama and excitement than ever, Colin &
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

73 Comments

Sep
12

Front Door Storage

Permalink
Posted by Meagan Hamel 9/12/2008 12:00:00 PM
Like many apartment dwellers, my living room serves as my main living space, foyer, mudroom and closet - which is quite a feat considering my living room is comparable in size to that of a large walk-in closet. I long for the day when I'm able to have
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

0 Comments

Sep
11

Ship of Fools or Dreams?

Permalink
Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/11/2008 4:50:00 PM
Flipping through the September issue of one of my guilty pleasures, Elle Décor, I noticed the “Ship” chandelier in one of the editorials. I’ve seen them around here and there, but lately the ship chandelier seems to have upped its profile. (Left: photo
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

3 Comments

Sep
09

DIY: Simple Sewing Projects

Permalink
Posted by Vanessa 9/9/2008 8:00:00 AM
HGTV.ca contributor Denise Wild recently graced our site with two new project plans. Denise is the founder and managing director of The Sewing Studio , "the haute spot for learning to sew" in Toronto and Pickering, Ontario. And despite her expertise with
Read More »

Posted in: ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

1 Comments

Sep
05

Cheap Artwork Find: Pooch Dog Art

Permalink
Posted by Amy 9/5/2008 8:29:00 AM
Who doesn't love affordable artwork? Though it does come with a down side as it's usually been massed produced, decorating the walls of countless homes everywhere. Case in point is IKEA's much loved canvas print of Audrey Hepburn . For those looking for
Read More »

Posted in: ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

2 Comments

Sep
04

Splurge Vs Steal: Double Duty Tables

Permalink
Posted by Guest Blogger 9/4/2008 1:48:00 PM
If you’re like me, there’s never enough storage for the magazines and books that clutter up the coffee table! Which is why I was excited to find this “X” table that’s cleverly designed with a built-in shelf perfect for stowing all those magazines, large
Read More »

Posted in: ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

5 Comments

Sep
03

GUEST BLOGGER: Affordable Decor for Your First Apartment

Permalink
Posted by Guest Blogger 9/3/2008 2:25:00 PM
With college and university students moving out of their parents' house for the first time, they need advice of how to decorate their place on a budget. To not throw away your money, select pieces that will follow you for many years. Many people give
Read More »

Posted in: ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

7 Comments

Sep
02

Question of the Week: Doilies, Tacky Ornaments or Crafty Decorations?

Permalink
Posted by Terry Wong 9/2/2008 9:00:00 AM
A doily is a decorative mat that is usually used to prevent scratches on furniture, liven up a drab space, or used to add some pizazz to a dish. You’ve probably seen them in your mother’s home, at a craft show, or under your favorite dessert. Traditionally,
Read More »

Posted in:

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

78 Comments


Back to Top