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Taking Cues from a Classic Hue

The Pantone Color Institute has announced its 2020 Color of the Year – Classic Blue, which is described by Pantone as “a timeless and enduring ...
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Holiday Celebrations Around the World

‘Tis the Season – Holiday Celebrations Around the World

With the holiday season upon us, many families are putting up trees and hanging ornaments to celebrate Christmas or preparing to light candles for Hanukkah. ...
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A New Twist on Thanksgiving Traditions 

Interesting fact: Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday, was first celebrated in Canada 40 years before it became a tradition in the States. Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on ...
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A Charming Farmhouse Kitchen Steps Back in Time

The farmhouse trend has taken the interior design world by storm. There are a multitude of ways you can mash upthis style to fit your ...
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Banish Boring Beige with Take-Notice Kitchen Designs

Looking to refresh your kitchen? Ditch the stainless steel appliances and endless rows of vanilla cabinets. Instead, join the latest kitchen trend – using color, ...
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Americana Road Trip – Get Your Kicks on Route 66

Summertime offers the opportunity for travel and exploration, and is the perfect time for a road trip. Route 66 is one of the most popular ...
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A beloved family cabin gets a “rustic retro” facelift

Nestled in the lushly forested area of Roberts Creek in British Columbia, Canada, the “Cheeky” Cabin features an eclectic mix of styles and motifs anchored ...
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Retro Recipes Meet Their Modern Cousins

One of the best parts of summer is cooking delicious food with your family and friends. Everyone has their favorite go-to recipes, some of which ...
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House Design

How to Achieve a Health(ier) Kitchen

Every day, more research is being conducted on how our environment affects our health. According to The University of Minnesota, our environment can encourage or ...
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House Design

Seeing Double – A cabin on Canada’s Lake Simcoe brings home vintage style

A Toronto-based couple wanted a place to escape the hustle and bustle of their busy city lives. They chose to build a getaway retreat on ...
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Transform Your Kitchen from Ordinary to Stunning With Vintage Finds

Vintage and re-purposed items have become increasingly popular in today’s homes. Mementos and keepsakes remind us of simpler, less hectic times. Plus, finding a new ...
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Antique Kitchen

When it comes to kitchen design, take it personally

It’s funny how people always seem to crave styles from the past – kitchens are no exception. People have been remodeling their kitchens for decades, ...
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