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Flowers are such a cheerful addition to a home’s decor. But if you struggle to keep fresh blooms alive, there’s an alternative. Flower-themed accessories can brighten your home year-round and require no maintenance! We rounded up 10 of our favourite products. Check them out here: 10 floral decor ideas for your home.

There’s no question that Christmas can put a strain on the purse strings. From the food and drinks for parties to Christmas gifts big and small (and maybe a new dress for the many events you’re attending), the holidays seem to come with a cost, despite even the best efforts to be festive but frugal. [...]

The first of October. Where is the time going? Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be upon us. Then Halloween. Then it’s head first into the holidays and the end of another year. As we welcome this harvest month, check out our list of 10 things to do in October. You’ll find 10 easy ways [...]

Want to attend the Fall Home Show this year? You’ve come to the right place! I’m giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the annual decor and design event you don’t want to miss. Here’s what you’ll get the opportunity to check out:
* 250 + retailers
* Save at the Home + Style Studio Tour
* Free [...]

There was once a time when pink was probably the most un-hip colour in the world. Many boasted they’d never be caught dead in pink and a man wearing pink — utterly unheard of! And as for decor, pink was reserved for cutesy nurseries or young girls’ bedrooms. Beyond that, the colour was shunned. These [...]

There was once a time when pink was probably the most un-hip colour in the world. Many boasted they’d never be caught dead in pink and a man wearing pink — utterly unheard of! And as for decor, pink was reserved for cutesy nurseries or young girls’ bedrooms. Beyond that, the colour was shunned. These [...]

I have always found it difficult to find artwork that I want to hang on my walls. Unless a piece really speaks to me, I don’t see the point of hanging it. I think art should really move you in some way; it should elicit a response that’s totally real and completely personal. The last [...]

There’s something about truly original, one-of-a-kind items that really make you feel good about your home. And that’s why I love etsy.com. Without fail, I’m amazed at the beautiful things people are making and selling (all at can’t beat ‘em prices) online. I regularly do a little window shopping here, checking out what’s new and [...]

An instant makeover doesn’t have to cost a bundle of money or consume hours of your time. Stampin’ Up has added new products to their Decor Elements collection and I just love their wall decals. These removable applications (like the one pictured above) are easy to use and are available in 140 different styles, just [...]

Well everyone, the deadline for submitting entries for the Style at Home Makeover Contest 2009 is drawing near so I invite you to submit your entries before it’s too late! Brought to you by the Fall Home Show, the contest is a great opportunity to win gift cards from Home Depot that can help you [...]