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7 Decorating Ideas to Steal from the 2015 HGTV Dream Home


7 Decorating Ideas to Steal from the 2015 HGTV Dream Home
“Dream” homes come in all shapes and sizes. For some of us, it’s a sprawling McMansion bursting at the seams with square footage. For others, the appeal lies in paring it all down. For the rest of us, well, we’d be perfectly content with something more middle of the road… Cape-Cod style, on Martha’s Vineyard, with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and a seemingly endless stream of natural light. And as fate would have it, someone’s read our minds.

Behold, the 2015 HGTV Dream Home.
 

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10 Color Schemes For A Sparkling New Year’s Eve


10 Color Schemes For A Sparkling New Year’s Eve
Everybody knows that New Year’s Eve parties should include as much sparkle as you can manage. But beyond the glitter, do you have the know-how to create a beautiful color scheme that says chic, friendly and memorable all at the same time? If you’re still guessing, you’re in the right place. Here are 10 beautiful color schemes that will make your New Year’s Eve party shine. More…
 

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DIY: Freshen Up for the New Year With Eucalyptus Table Garland

DIY Eucalyptus Table Garland
With just a few plants and florist supplies, you can make a long-lasting table garland that’s fresh, simple and the perfect accent to help you ring in the new year. Samuel Go of Bud Botanical Banditry shows us how to create a stunning centerpiece for less than $50.

The whole process should take less than an hour, depending on the length of your garland. Once you get into the groove, you’ll find a rhythm. “Don’t think too hard about it,” says Go. “Just go with your instinct, and it will come naturally.” More…
 

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Last Minute Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas

Christmas tree decorating
Last Minute Tree-Decorating Ideas For An Enchanting Christmas
Christmas is almost here. If you’re the type that enjoys decorating the tree the night Santa arrives, there’s still a bit of time left so you can gather a few last-minute ideas and make them happen. Our goal today is to make the Christmas tree the center of attention and to put the spotlight on this enchanting piece of interior décor. More…
 

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2015 Kitchen Design Trends

2015 Kitchen Trends
2015 Kitchen Design Trends
From baking holiday goodies and entertaining guests to sitting down to a tasty dinner with loved ones, the kitchen is the hub of activity in most Canadian homes. Colleen McGill of Toronto’s Colleen McGill Design Group has worked with many Canadian homeowners to create kitchens that work for them, infusing her signature style of modern simplicity and combining annual trends that withstand the test of time (hey, a kitchen renovation isn’t something you want to appear ‘dated’ in a few years time). More…