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I would like to share with you another shopping find. It is called Drapery King Toronto and here is the link. http://www.draperypanelstoronto.com/ They have all kinds of window treatments, custom and ready made draperies as well as blinds and drapery hardware. The website is very informative and easy to use. Most people want a nice [...]

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Stop the presses! I just found a new kind of wallpaper that doesn’t use glue, it is a peel and stick that comes off as easy as pie without harming the paint. There is no glue, no mess and no damage to the wall. Every order is custom sized to fit your wall, so it [...]

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What ever Happened to Great Table Lamps? Way back when, you could buy nice, big, decorative table lamps easily. Furniture stores were filled with them, there were lots of chain stores that  specialized in lighting only, not just ones that are few and far between, even in densely packed urban areas.  Now all you see [...]

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Punch up the Colour ! I am always on the lookout for things that are not standard, run of the mill, ‘you see it everywhere’ decor items. This piece caught my eye at Bombay, where you can often find interesting things at very reasonable prices. This is a large colourful piece of  art that could [...]

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Add Some Pizzaz! While I was camera shopping the other day, I spotted this chair at The Brick. The shape of this chair is a modern twist on a traditional wing chair or accent chair. The chair itself (discounting the red fabric) is comfortable and would blend into any decor. With a modern, linear decor, [...]

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Rococo Clock & Candlesticks Want to add a touch of bling to your formal living or dining room? I found these ornate antique reproductions the other day. The clock would make a marvelous centre piece on a mantle but unlike an original antique clock, it does not have to be wound weekly as it runs on batteries. The [...]

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Versitile Night Stand When you haven’t enough room for much furniture in your tiny condo bedroom, you can add to your drawer space and still save wall space by replacing your nightstand with a small three drawer dresser.  You have more surface space for the things that you like to keep on your beside table [...]

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Amphora shaped vase in a wrought iron stand Just the thing for that awkward corner in your foyer that needs something to highlight it yet not be in the way. It look great with or without additonal decoration. If you wish to create height, a tall narrow clump of twisted sticks would highlight this piece [...]

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Fabricland isn’t just for fabrics anymore An often overlooked place to find ready made draperies, cushions, cushion covers and bedding as well as drapery hardware and decor accessories is your local Fabricland. They have an interesting and varied selection of colours and styles. There are always great sales on. Check out the clearance bins regularly. [...]

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                                                                                                         Sleek Coffee Table This sleek little coffee table would be striking in a small space.  It takes up very little room and has very clean, neat lines. The blonde wood would blend nicely in a room full of low, modern furniture in bright, solid colours. There is a nice contrast between the square, straight lines of the [...]

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