My Grey & Yellow Veranda
May 22, 2013
Like myself, I am sure everyone anticipated the arrival of Target into Canada. Countless shopping trips to New York and I had yet to step into a Target store until now. First section I went into of course, you guessed it, the home décor section. It was like: “I was on a mission from God”. ... Read More
TV Viewing Options to Consider for Your Home Theater
May 21, 2013
Are you thinking of having a state of the art home theater installed in your home? There are many great components to consider when you are planning the design and layout of the technology that will go into the room. So long as the sound and images knock your audience into the next room then ... Read More
Inspiring Cultures – Rebirth
May 8, 2013
REBIRTH Celebrate the joy of being alive… Rebirth brings a positive outlook to our changing world. It is a new energy, full of optimism and experimentation with colour. We embrace the future and express our inner selves through spontaneous creativity. REBIRTH colours Powerful tones merge with cool pastels to create contemporary primary colors. Deep blue plaster texture and gloss ... Read More
3-Day Makeover in Mississauga
May 8, 2013
This staging job was an older home in the Mississauga/ Clarkson area. We walked in to find that many upgrades where needed through-out the entire house. We had five days to replace the flooring, lighting and counter tops, repaint paint, and of course stage. We were able to get it all done within the time ... Read More
My Newest Art Piece
May 8, 2013
This is one of my newest one-of-a kind pieces of art! I came across this great find at Parsons Interiors in Port Credit. I instantly fell in love with the colours and textures. Although this is a simple piece that can work well in a variety of spaces, it is not a boring piece. The colours ... Read More
Stylish Shade Solutions for Summer
May 7, 2013
It’s finally here, Spring…which will lead to hot and fabulous Summer days. Though we wait with baited breaths for these days, we need to provide some shade in our backyards for ultimate enjoyment of the Outdoors. I found some inspiring Shade Solutions which I would like to share. This is a pricey solution at over $5k..but ... Read More
DIY Striped Votives and Vase for Mother’s Day
May 1, 2013
Designed by Patty Schaffer Beautiful, shimmery votives and vase add a contemporary touch to mom's home decor for Mother's Day. Project Time: 2 hours Skill Level: 3 Materials: Krylon Copper Metallic Spray Paint (1110.19D) 3 glass tumblers, 4” high 1 drinking glass, 6” high Assorted size rubber bands White satin ribbon, 2 yards Instructions: Add assorted sizes of rubber bands around the glassware. Do not overlap ... Read More
Chic DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
April 26, 2013
Personalized gifts are the best choice for mother's day and a gift you make yourself is always a hit! This year, the Canadian Home Trends editors and designer bloggers have put together some of their favourite DIY ideas in hopes to inspire you to create something truly personal for your mom this Mother's Day.
Vintage Style Is All About Accents
April 26, 2013
Homeowners these days are really keen on vintage style. It's interesting that vintage style is actually considered quite a modern way of decorating purely because it is a modern trend. If you want to appeal to everyone in your interior design then vintage is probably the way to go because it adheres to both contemporary ... Read More
Space Saving Solutions for Dining Areas
April 26, 2013
Image by salisasaki When faced with smaller houses, people tend to think ‘hey, I can’t have a dining area’. But this doesn’t have to be the case. If you know how to save space, you can still have a dining table, no losing out required. Here are a few ideas on how to do just that! Use ... Read More
