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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | October 1, 2009

Rich Jewel Colors for Fall 2009

Looking at the November 2009 preview of Living etc, you really get the feel that warm and rich colors are in vogue. As someone who loves burnt oranges and rich yellow tones, I could not be happier. The more daring can enliven their home with cerise. As you can see rich vibrant colors are used as [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | May 17, 2009

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Grace Bonney’s 10 Favorite Designs on June 2009 Canadian House and Home

I met and chatted a little with Grace of Design*Sponge last February when she sat on the Design Bloggers panel at IDS 09. She is a sweet girl. Canadian House and Home wrote a two-page story on her. Grace told us to check the work produced by contemporary Australian and Mexican artists. She loves the way [...]

ALL occasions, DINING, GIFT IDEAS, TABLEWARE, TRENDS | June 9, 2008

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A Glimpse at Winter 2008-2009 True Blue Collection by Koziol

I already told you about purple and blue being the color of the moment earlier this year. The trend continues this winter. For Koziol, passionate purple and mysterious midnight blue are setting the tone. I am happy to get a scoop and introduce Koziol’s Winter 2008-2009 True Blue collection. My preference goes to the five [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor, OUTDOOR space, TRENDS | March 8, 2008

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Purple, Khaki Green and Yellow Green | More Color Trends of 2008

These pictures from Habitat illustrate well the trends I saw at the Interior Design Show (IDS) Toronto 2008 last month. It also demonstrates that a little color goes a long way. Deep Dark Luxury The purples, chocolate browns, deep blues and khaki greens of 2008 are colors that you do not have to be [...]