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Upgrading a Bathroom on a Budget

January 27, 2024
Written by JOANNA ANASTASIA
Photography by JOANNA ANASTASIA

It’s difficult to believe this lively and vibrant kids’ bathroom was once an outdated, floor-to-ceiling-brown Colonial-style throwback. We asked blogger Joanna Anastasia for her tips on how to update a bathroom on a budget and then style it right.

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New Life for Old Tin Cans

January 13, 2024
Written by PAUL LOWE
Photography by ALEXANDRA GRABLEWSKI

Why throw away your cans after you have eaten what’s inside? Try these cute and easy tin can crafts. Pin Cushion What you need: small, clean canFabric scrapsCotton fillingrubber bandsHot…

Add Character to Your Home with ARTO Tile

June 27, 2023
by Rabekah Henderson

Adding a little character to your home is a surefire way to make it feel more welcoming and memorable. And what better things could a cottage be? Character can be…

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A DIY, Feature-Filled and Low-Profile Heating and Cooling System with MRCOOL®

Check out how MRCOOL®’s DIY® line brings effective and easy heating and cooling to your space. As summer approaches, keeping your house cool and comfortable is a top priority for…

A couple plays with two small children with a tent in a playroom.

Lori Beds: Real Wood, Real Sustainability, Real Functionality

December 21, 2022
Written by Anya Murphy
Photographs by Lori Beds

Sponsored Content Lori Beds are the ideal solution for when you need space and comfort all in one compact,high-quality package. Sustainable, Functional, and Safe Lori Beds are changing the game…

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How To Keep Your Cottage Cooler This Summer: Self-Install Air Conditioner

How To Keep Your Cottage Cooler This Summer… and warmer this winter. You know that one pesky room or space in your house that just won’t stay cool in the…

Welcome Home! How One Large Family Makes a Small Home Work for Them

April 18, 2022
Written by Kristin Dowding
Photography by Jen Mikesell

You can still create a unique look while following a trend if you put your own spin on it. Function or form, practical or pretty. It’s the dilemma every homeowner…

Design Mistakes: How to Avoid Them

Are you ready to make a few changes around your home, but not quite sure how or where to start? We tapped one of Toronto’s top interior designers to ask…

Beautiful Bancha: A Protective Olive Green

February 28, 2022
Written by Kelly McMaster

Are you tempted to try a darker look in a room or two? With all shades of green making a resurgence in home décor, it certainly is a color…

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Style it Right: Less is More

February 25, 2022
Written, Styled and Photographed by Emily Traxler

Dramatic, statement making wallpaper and murals are everywhere, and we highly approve! Quality papers in both permanent and peel-n-stick versions come in such a wide variety, it’s not difficult to…

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