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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | July 3, 2009

Welcoming Words Graffiti into Your Home Decor

The first of July is a special day all around Quebec. This is the date where most renters move in to their new apartment. Putting on the walls or on your furniture, inspirational stickers are an easy way to instantly add a personal touch to your home decor. The entrance is ideal as you can convey [...]

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | July 2, 2009

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Gift Ideas for Gardeners from Jason Neufeld

I told you before about Fairmont Hotels initiatives to bring back bees in our cities to spread pollination. We can also do our part. And to do that in style, Jason Neufeld produced an outstanding collection of ceramic shelters to to attract bumblebees called Bombus Shelter. The nest of bumblebees are in ground. They often [...]

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | July 1, 2009

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Cory Buckner’s Triumph at Restoring Mid-20th American Architecture

Since we are celebrating this week Canada Day and the Fourth of July, I thought it was appropriate to preserve our cultural heritage. On element of our history is expressed through residential architecture. After all, how we imagined and designed our neighborhoods and the houses we are living it is linked to what is going [...]

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | June 23, 2009

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The Landscape Room by LiD Architecture

Without going into details, I needed some relaxing views today; you may have noticed that my blog was down for a couple hours. It happens as I was sitting and live blogging at the Social Gaming Summit 2009 in San Francisco. Therefore, I was glad when I came across this amazing modern architecture project done in [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | June 22, 2009

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Inspired by the Retro Design of Hea Sofa by BG Norge

There are furniture you love at first sight. Hea by the Norvegean sofa maker BG Norge is one of those times. The creative use of patterns grabbed my attention. The design cleverly mixes fabrics in the front and the back. It is also interesting to see how the design fits well in what looks like a [...]

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | June 20, 2009

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BubbleTree Redefined the Hut for Adults

Two years ago, I told you about Domaine des Ormes, an hotel in Brittany, France where you can rent a perched cabin for your family vacation. Now, I am presenting you a hut concept developed by a French company called BubbleTree. A wooden platform is build around a big tree. The idea is to get the [...]

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space

June 19, 2009

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The Art of Mixing Colors, Matching Forms in your Outdoor Space

If there is a place in your house where you can infuse an array of colors is your backyard. You use mostly in sunny days and at night under candle lights. Most manufacturer of outdoor tableware and accessories produce their products in 3 to 5 colors. Take advantage of that fact and mix colors. The key [...]

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space

June 18, 2009

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How to Quickly Design an Escape for your Weekend Guests

I have to warn you. If you do this, you are better to clear your agenda because all your friends will line up to stay over on weekends. This is one of the most adorable weekend decoration project I have seen lately. The idea is to convert a small garage or a big shed into a [...]

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture

June 10, 2009

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Small is Beautiful with Modern Prefab Houses

When it comes to a second house I feel that small is beautiful. You often own this place to relax. The best way to do it is with a low maintenance house. A smaller house means less time is passed on regular cleaning. It should not be too small. Make sure to analyze correctly your needs [...]

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space

June 8, 2009

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Liven Up my Terrace with Flowers and Cooking Herbs

Today, my husband and I went to the farmers’ market to get our flowers and cooking herbs. For me, my terrace is not ready for summer until I put plants on my garden pots. I opted for low maintenance flowers: marine blue Riviera, white Diamond Frost Eurorbia. I did not keep the tag for the [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

June 3, 2009

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Postfossil at the DMY International Design Festivals Berlin 2009

Today starts the 7th edition of DMY International Design Festival in Berlin. It runs until June 7th, 2009. The event showcases works by internationally acclaimed designers as well as revealing prototypes by young talent. The current edition focuses on design that makes a difference. Postfossil is one of the designer group that will exhibit their work. [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

June 2, 2009

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Impressed by Stadler Form’s Modern Household Appliances

I usually do not talk about household appliances on my blog. But when I saw the Otto Wooden Fan on the Finds and Trends blog on Canadian House and Home, I could not resist to learn more about the brand who elevates a mundane object. The Swiss brand Stadler Form produces these cheerful and refined household [...]

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