tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037003179404374722024-03-04T23:14:58.421-08:00Homes EnvirontmentThere are some simple ways to clean up around the home, improve indoor air quality, and overall health. Learn how to improve home health with some easy tips.merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-7565785358932784012015-02-27T07:09:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.087-07:00Boys & Their Toys: A Boy's Bedroom When designing a child’s room, you need to consider the room’s required furniture, plus storage and organizing systems. Add in a touch of fun design that the child can grow with, and you will have a room you’ll both love! It’s also great to include artwork they love or (even better!) have made themselves. My most recent makeover project was to create a boy’s dream room, a space filled merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-54645859934013993732015-01-21T10:32:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.120-07:00Colour and Design Trends of 2015Colour. It’s a hot topic every year – what colours are in, what colours to paint, what colours to accessorize with. And what will be around today and tomorrow. The 2015 runways are filled with colours reminiscent of the 1960s – shades such as warm olive and rich orange are being given new life, while some colour trends continue to be popular. &merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-26277169821807052512015-01-07T06:25:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.179-07:00Laundry in style – create a functional and fashionable laundry roomIf the kitchen is the heart of the home, the laundry room must be the liver. The laundry room cycles through messy household clothing and towels, and cleans them up time and time again. In addition to being the place to do laundry and store cleaning supplies, many households also have their laundry room act as a mudroom; a place to drop off school bags, shoes, and jackets. The laundrymerak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-7695888138772229992014-12-11T11:06:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.224-07:00Quick Paint Tips / ProjectsWith the holidays just around the corner, so grows the list of “to do’s” within the home. Spending too much time inside makes you realize how many little projects you need to get done or want to do to jazz up your space. Not every project has to be a big one: you can make just as much of an impact in a space with little effort. These projects can change your space completely with just a merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-73750627883603340542014-12-04T08:50:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.249-07:005 Days of Christmas Gift Guide!With the holiday gift giving season upon us, our stress levels rise as we try to decide upon ideal gifts for our loved ones. Whomever you are shopping for this holiday season, we have five great options that are suitable for anyone (and everyone!) on your list. On first day of Christmas I bought an Oster Versa 1400 High Performance Blender. With so many choices available in merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-24019696897469008072014-10-24T07:42:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.294-07:00A home office and a guest room: How to create a multifunctional space City living may mean limited space, but you don’t have to sacrifice functionality. I was recently challenged to find a clever way to maximize a space. All of the bedrooms were occupied, but the home lacked a guest room, plus a more efficient workspace and storage in their walkout basement. This is how I created a dual-purpose room. An efficient and functional layout. A multifunctional roommerak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-77904908833515898472014-09-23T07:45:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.318-07:00Create your own bedroom retreat!{Full article in this Friday's Toronto Sun!}You spend a third of your day in your bedroom. It should be a relaxing place you enjoy spending time. Here’s how you can create a beautiful, comfortable bedroom retreat on any budget. Cool Color Palette. I’ve had red bedrooms and I’ve had pale blue rooms. I can honestly say colour psychology is real. A cool, serene colour palette makes all the merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-21497919760370510382014-08-25T12:43:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.363-07:00CIL DECOR EXPERT ON THE ROAD @ Home Depot Need Paint Advice? How about overall Decorating/Design Help? But can't afford a design consultation fee? Well you are in luck CIL has teamed up with a number of Design Experts across Canada assisting you once a week at a Home Depot near you for a limited time offer. Come out from 6 to 8pm at one of the locations below to meet with me for a quick free consultation to help with any of merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-75353136940622817432014-08-11T12:04:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.387-07:00All Seasoned Cottage DecorWith our short Canadian summer, more and more people are buying all-season cottages or winterizing their existing cottages to make a year-round retreat. People want to enjoy a get away not only in the summer but also in the cooler Canadian months too. I recently took the design challenge of styling my client’s all-season cottage. Decorating an all-season cottage is different than styling merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-44512410724321624642014-07-22T12:45:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.433-07:00Dream Closet! Who says you have to sacrifice fashion for function? For my latest makeover project, I wanted to strike a balance between style and organization to create the perfect walk-in closet. I called in organizing guru Clare Kumar to help with a closet makeover to make sure we ended up with a space that was functional and looked fantastic. I love adding drama to small spaces, so I wanted to make merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-14570528181637096232014-06-23T08:25:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.451-07:00Small Space Patio Decor on the Global Noon Show! If you missed Jo's segment on Small Space Patio Décor on the Global Noon show no worries watch online: http://globalnews.ca/video/1401909/jo-alcorn/ Special Thanks to Home Depot for the products. Have fun dressing you outdoor space this summer! Until next time, w&c designer girl! merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-71543850002884030682014-05-27T08:23:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.496-07:00Stylish Patio Makeover on a Budget! During the warm summer months, we tend to spend a lot more time outside, so it’s time to design or re-design your area to create a cosy ambiance that will encourage you to spend more time in the great outdoors. So for those of you who are seeking inspiration to spruce up your small patio or balcony space, I have some fabulous design tips to help you get started. BEFORE First, merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-33047464525954379652014-05-07T06:07:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.516-07:00Critical Listing - Mark and Michelle EpisodeIf you missed Critical Listing's Mark and Michelle Episode . . . watch it online http://www.hgtv.ca/criticallisting/video/season+1/michelle+and+marks+critical+listing/video.html?v=2447234502&p=1&s=dd#criticallisting/video Ewww Before! View more photos at http://www.hgtv.ca/criticallisting/gallery/?gid=ec3656d7af33e5716ca555cb09dcc334#!/2 Jo's merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-31652801754837213912014-04-14T07:40:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.561-07:00Critical Listing - Kim and David EpisodeTune in every Monday night at 9pm on HGTV for a new episode of Critical Listing! If you missed the Kim and David Episode don't worry you can watch it online:Kim and David purchased their dream home in the subburbs, but now they're faced with renovations to offload their current home downtown: http://www.hgtv.ca/criticallisting/video/season+1/kim+and+davids+critical+listing/video.html?v=2445858814merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-80821095801769702152014-04-08T07:42:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.577-07:00Critical Listing - Chris and Lia Episode Tune in every Monday night a 9pm on HGTV for a new episode of Critical ListingDid you miss the Chris and Lia episode . . . no worries watch online."New parents Lia and Chris have scored on a family home in the suburbs – it’s even got tennis courts and a Jacuzzi! But their dream will go sour if they can’t sell their city home and end up stuck with two mortgages. Lisa, Carson and Jo merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-24478474380794971292014-03-31T07:39:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.623-07:00Trisha and Andre’s Episode on Critical ListingMake sure to tune in every Monday night for a new episode of Critical Listing at 9pm on HGTV! Did you miss the Trisha and Andre episode, no worries watch it on online: "Trisha and Andre finally got it right – a family home in a family neighbourhood. But they’ve got to offload their university area house and are unsure of their market. "http://www.hgtv.ca/criticallisting/video/merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-85930242800258841522014-03-24T12:05:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.640-07:00Critical Listing - Episode Tracey and SteveMake sure to tune in every Monday night to catch a NEW episode of Critical Listing on HGTV 9pm ET! And get caught up on re-runs throughout the week! http://www.hgtv.ca/criticallisting/Tracey and Steve's Reno: Full shopping guide online. AFTER AFTERMore photos on http://www.hgtv.ca/criticallisting/photos/#!/0Jo's outfits for that segment:Green Dress, Grey Blazer, Green Jacket, Tan merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-11078502509150204632014-03-17T08:35:00.000-07:002015-03-31T19:32:40.685-07:00Critical Listing Premieres Monday March 17 at 9pm ET|PThttp://www.hgtv.ca/criticallisting/ You’ve just bought your dream home and guess what? Your current home is worth way less than you think! You must now dig deeper into your pockets to prepare it to sell for what you thought it was worth. You need help making the right decisions, and fast!Critical Listing comes to the rescue with hand-picked projects and ideas that help you sell your home for top merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-20661380615051976492014-02-21T14:09:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.702-07:00After being stuck in our houses this long long winter, we start to get antsy as spring slowly approaches. This is usually the time people start thinking of renovation projects within their homes as a way to cope with their winter blues! I know I am itching to do my bathroom! So on my journey of research I discovered Cutler Kitchen and Bath and I have fallen in love! I couldn’t merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-2476072649274053152014-02-05T09:35:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.748-07:00Interior Design Show Highlights if you Missed It!Toronto's IDS show has come and gone, however if you missed it here are some highlights of what was there: unfortunately I can say there was anything crazy/ must see but overall it was a good show! Had to stop by my friend! Para Paint JoJo Whitewash PF17 another year and another hit!! Until next time,w&c design girl! merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-77320023813686813862014-01-20T14:22:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.766-07:002014 Design Trends - The Global Morning ShowIf you missed it watch it online: http://vimeopro.com/user16748619/personality-appearances/video/84778916Products from:www.thesmarttiles.comwww.artemano.ca/www.para.com 2014 brings masculine influences with cool textures and a monochromic overture to the mix to create a romantic whimsy. Be prepared to see dark kitchens and navy blue walls making a comeback. Bold geometrics, black andmerak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-23445401844636316832014-01-09T17:10:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.811-07:00The new JO ALCORN furniture CollectionSneak peak into the new Jo Alcorn furniture collection that will be in retail stores this Spring!!Blue HavenOrange tangoClassic twistand the wow factor . . . Stay tune for more photos and retail locations on who is carrying the line! Until next time, w&c designer line! merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-30240550805060395232013-12-30T09:37:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.826-07:00New Years Table Decor This year, December came around the corner extremely fast and Christmas flew bye. The holiday season is all about spending time with friends and family, entertaining and enjoying great food and drinks. With that being said your calendar will begin filling up with numerous dinner parties, leaving you with less time to decorate your own dinner table. Here are some easy tricks and items foundmerak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-87441725655344330382013-12-09T05:53:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.872-07:00Take the Stress out of Holiday EntertainingWatch the segment online @ http://www.bttoronto.ca/videos/2928543955001/Sofa and coffee table from http://www.modernsensibility.comAccessories www.bedbathandbeyond.ca Table from http://www.modernsensibility.comTable wear www.bedbathandbeyond.ca Special Thanks to:http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/http://www.modernsensibility.comhttp://www.sonos.comfor the too cool products! My outfit merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703700317940437472.post-22514402524874960052013-11-26T11:44:00.000-08:002015-03-31T19:32:40.900-07:00Add a Dash of BlackGuest Post Today By: Emily BaxterDIY Christmas Ornaments Coming up with a creative way to decorate your tree differently every year can be tricky. That is when I came up with the idea of creating your own Christmas ornaments that not only are fun but also add a personal touch. Creating the perfect black ornament isn’t hard, all you need is a trusty can of black chalkboard paint and a merak duahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146120290794059872noreply@blogger.com0