At Home with Virginie Martocq, Julia Black and Sharalee Mushore
From design trends to easy projects, our home editors deliver their best tips and advice to help make your house more beautiful.
Use your tea set as a pretty Mother's Day centrepiece
- Thu May 10 2012
- Sharalee Mushore
Often Mother's Day celebrations take the form of a brunch or an afternoon tea. If you've taken the time to plan a lovely meal but find yourself struggling with presentation last minute, here's a cute and quirky display idea your mom will love.
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Canadian art book
If the words Canadian art just bring to mind the Group of Seven, it’s time to expand your horizons.
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Make a Mother's Day breakfast tray with photographs
- Tue May 08 2012
- Sharalee Mushore
I've always found breakfast in bed to be one of the most appreciated little gestures. And putting together a breakfast tray can be as simple as tea and toast or whatever else is standard issue for breakfast in your home — it's the quiet moment alone to enjoy it without worrying about breakfast for everyone else that is the real gift
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Home decor trend: Create a stylish display with books
- Fri May 04 2012
- Sharalee Mushore
I've always had a great love for books. Not only do I find myself deep within the stories, books have also contributed to the narrative of my life. Looking at the bookshelves in my home, I'm reminded of all the places that I've travelled to – both figuratively and literally.
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How to make over your deck: Expert tips
- Wed May 02 2012
- Sharalee Mushore
After a successful first season, Canadian designer and contractor extraordinaire, Paul LaFrance, returns for a new season of Decked Out where he transforms Canadian backyards into one-of-a kind luxurious outdoor spaces.
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The reno files: Our move-in date has been delayed again
- Sat Apr 28 2012
- Virginie Martocq
Looks like our move-in deadline of June 30th is going to come and go. And we’re going to have to bump it again. I would love to say July 15th, but why set myself up for another disappointment? I’m now aiming for July 30th.
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How to grow herbs indoors: 7 tips
- Fri Apr 27 2012
- Sharalee Mushore
A chilly, gloomy spring can be a frustrating time of year in terms of gardening. While the world is slowly bursting into bloom, we have not yet escaped the threat of frost and the official planting season has not yet started.
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