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Wonderful Wallcovering
August 16, 2010 - For a good chunk of my adult life, those who subscribed to the purity of contemporary architecture and design considered wallpaper a bit of a decorating no-no. Or at least it seemed that way to me. Canadian and American Shelter magazines like Metropolitan Home (now defunct though archived), Dwell Magazine or Canadian House…
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Sweet Dreams For Bed Head
August 04, 2010 - Research shows that being well-rested is one of the most essential aspects for healthy balanced living. And yet I have a sneaking suspicion most of us are sleeping on mattresses that have gone past their prime, using pillows which don't compliment the way we rest our weary body and head,…
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Pretense-Free Snob Appeal
July 29, 2010 - Snob 388 Carlaw Avenue #202F Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2T4 Tel: 416.778.8778Fax: 416.778.0606 I love to entertain. In fact, I have been gathering friends and family around my table to feast and laugh for almost twenty-five years. I'm not a chef by any means, but I have learned that the key to a great…
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Quintessential Stylegarage
June 28, 2010 - I've always been a fan of Stylegarage, the purveyor of crisp clean-lined furnishings. Over the years I've come to depend on them for stainless steel mirrors and smart ambient lighting. They even did a custom stair railing for me...all items I'll post in future blogs.But those items have to wait,…
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Soft Feelings For Hardware
April 26, 2010 - As part of my on-going saga to reorganize my home, I decided to relocate my stereo system. Situated beside the front door of my loft squeezed into a 60s teak buffet so the cabinet doors could never be closed, its cumbersome placement greeted guests the moment they arrived. Needless to say, it didn't provide a very inviting sense…
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I Love Green Tea
April 12, 2010 - My furnishing style would best be called 'eclectic', as I tend to gravitate to pieces that are unique, have character and originate from anywhere across the globe. One of my favourite Toronto retailers is Green Tea Design located on Carlaw Avenue in Leslieville. They have an amazing showroom of Asian furnishings that…
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I See Ya, Ikea
March 10, 2010 - First, I like Ikea and applaud them for bringing smart affordable design to the masses. After all, it sure beats much of the ugly cheap stuff most limited budgets can afford. However, when it comes to real estate return-on-investment, my challenge lies in the Ikea kitchen. Sure they're stylish, of…
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