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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | February 29, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

My Family-Friendly Decorating Tips in Canadian House & Home and Maison & Demeure

I was delighted when the talented team at Canadian House & Home and Maison & Demeure asked me if I would like to create a photo gallery about my favorite spaces. This top-notch home decorating magazine is always on my must-read list. When they asked me what would be my angle, I immediately thought about [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | February 7, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

What to Do on Valentine’s Day: Take a clue from this scene

When I started dating my husband, we used to go to a nice restaurant at Valentine’s Day. Then, one year I suggested that we had a romantic dinner at home. It has been our tradition ever since. Maybe, we will establish a new tradition this year since we are new parents.We did not discuss it [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | January 28, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Etsy Finds: Mini Planters

Though they may just be removed for styling purposes, we’ve noticed that many homes featured in shelter magazines and on design blogs rarely include plant life, except for a bouquet or two of cut flowers. Not only do houseplants bring life to an indoors pace, they help detoxify the air in your home and they’ve [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | January 24, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Twelve to Five: Take your Pick with New Umbra Clocks

Alan Wisniewski played with numbers for two new clocks he designed for Umbra. Of the two, I prefer his take 5 wall clock even if I never been a 9 to 5 kind of girl. I found that it delivers a nice aesthetic with a touch of humor. Nonetheless, his high noon clock would feel at home [...]

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January 22, 2012 | by Kim

IDS 12 Preview: What I Plan to See/Do?

We are just a few days before the opening of IDS 12 and I can’t wait for my annual visit. I will fly the [...]

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January 12, 2012 | by Heather

Budget-Friendly Wallpaper Ideas

wallpaper diy project door panel stair riser

Have you been bitten by the wallpaper bug yet? When it made its decor comeback a few years ago, wallpaper ushered in [...]

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January 10, 2012 | by Heather

Chickadee Smoke Detector

Yesterday we shared a super-stylish alternative to a utilitarian object (the humidifier) – and here’s another we couldn’t help but chirp about. [...]

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January 10, 2012 | by Heather

Breathe Easy: Middle Colors Humidifier

Middle colors humidifier green living room

Ah, January. That less-than-loveable month where frosty temps, post-holiday fatigue, cold and flu bugs, and dry indoor air (due to always-on heat) [...]

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