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03May
Mother’s day entertaining ideas.
Community & Lifestyle

Mother’s Day is a time to show your mom how much you value and admire her.  And, what better way to show her this then to plan a fun-filled day together doing something she enjoys. Deciding on a meaningful and entertaining activity, however,  can be a challenge.  When planning an enjoyable Mother’s Day event, the most important things to consider are your mom’s hobbies, style and personality and who she might like to include in the day.  Below are five Mother’s Day entertaining ideas.

Plan a Chic Mother’s Day Tea Party at Home for your Mom, Grandmas, Aunts and Sisters.

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02May
Colour Coordination Tips from Top Designers
Design & Decor

The colors you choose for the interior of your house will set the mood and spirit in your home. And, coordinating the colors in your home will make you feel comfortable and create a sense of peace and harmony.   Applying good color flow throughout your home is an excellent way to achieve balance and connection from one space to another.  Choosing the perfect colors for you home is also an important decision.  One common suggestion for choosing your color palette is to use the colors from a favorite object in your home: a painting, the couch, or a piece of pottery.   Then, when choosing coordinating colors throughout your home, it can be helpful in to visit your local paint store or search online expert advice.  Below are several colour coordination tips from top Canadian designers Sarah Richardson, Jane Lockhart, and Debbie Travis.

Sarah Richardson

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Task Lighting
21Feb
Five Tips for Optimal Kitchen Lighting
Design & Decor

Five Tips for Optimal Kitchen Lighting

 

The heart of today’s home is the multi-functional kitchen. A place that bustles from before dawn to after sunset; where people cook, do homework and bills, read the paper, visit with friends and family and just relax.  Optimal lighting is an important design consideration in creating a friendly, functional and efficient kitchen.  Five tips that will help you optimize your kitchen lighting include making a detailed plan, proper task lighting, clever ambient lighting, minimum use of accent lighting, and appropriate decorative lighting.

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