We often repeat some layout elements from one home to the next. We do it by preference and sometimes by habit. It is OK to repeat them as long as they…
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August is about Camping and Cottaging on Style Sheet, the blog of HGTV.ca. For my monthly column, I gave it a modern twist. I am particularly proud that every item shown…
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I love the open shelves of this kitchen designed by Samantha Pynn. We all dream of building a kitchen from scratch but for monetary and something, time constraints, it is not…
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This summer home is heaven on Earth. I do not know which view I prefer between the bathroom or the outdoor wood-fired hot tub. This is the summer house of a…
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For my monthly column on Style Sheet by HGTV Canada, I took a look at stunning, modern style swimming pools designed by architects. I would in heaven to get a pool…
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It is fun to play outside. And you do have to restrict your choices to outdoor games and sports. I have a thing for the classic games since people of all…
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To start the weekend, I share two pictures that illustrate well local nature. I saw this post by my Japanese friend Yurys. She photographed lotus in blooms at the Ueno Park in Tokyo. The view…
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Awe! I dream of a big pantry with an efficient storage system for easy access to dry food and big pans and pots. But I lack space. But if we would…
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German architect Hadi Teherani worked with Poggenpohl to create a kitchen system where the kitchen cabinets, the furniture and the space form one entity. I like the overall look and feel.…
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The Fermob catalogue sells a wonderful lifestyle. It is based on joie de vivre and accessibility with a modern version of classic pieces. The stylist does that but at the same…
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I like to encourage designers who gave a second chance to materials that would otherwise go to waste. Creatables decided to repurpose thrown-away sport felt that are used for tennis courts.…