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Digging through your home’s past

October 16, 2008

Picture the scene: We’re a zillion floors up in Canoe, one of Canada’s swankiest restaurants, when one of our party announces she’s just bought a heritage house in The Beach.

Supermarket sweep

October 09, 2008

Massive buying power, awesome deals, and a collection of homewares so inspired that even top end retailers are rethinking their marketing and pricing policies; welcome to the world of supermarket shopping.

Save your energy for being glamorous

October 02, 2008

OK — so as much as we like to make noise, and as much as it may appear we’re over-the-top in everything we tackle, would it surprise you to learn we’re actually very nice boys at heart? Hmm?

The Heist continues …

September 25, 2008

Question: What do a Hong Kong family who lived in Scotland for the last decade — but are now based in Canada — have in common with a single mom who lives by a lake?

Home design gets personal this fall

September 11, 2008

Okay, so the weather’s been super gorgeous of late, but like it or lump it, it ain’t gonna last. Yup, fall is just around the corner.

Hooking a cottage deal

September 04, 2008

Don’t let anyone tell you that the Canadian property market is suffering. Okay, so it mightn’t be as buoyant as it was some 12 months back but we’re still seeing deals where buyers and sellers are happy with the outcome.

Top lighting tips for your home

August 28, 2008

It’s basic decorating principle: Good lighting will make or break your scheme — FACT! Set a confident illuminated mood and you’ll instantly pop the rest of your plans to life.

Keeping it simple is the key

August 20, 2008

CAREFUL!!! Theming is an area of grave C and J concern! Who, after all, wants to live in a Disney-inspired fantasy with fake castellation instead of Crown moulding, car seats instead of sofas and sand on the floor in place of carpet?

Using basement space wisely

August 11, 2008

Ah! The humble Canadian basement! A potentially useful and very comfy space . . . or an overstuffed nightmare that does little more than scream ‘past tense.’

Success with accessories

July 28, 2008

Ah — God bless the humble accessory, that omnipresent decorative ‘nugget’ without which even the most studiously created project runs the risk of looking somewhat incomplete.

Live big in a small space

July 21, 2008

Fancy, ahem, adding a little extra where you, ahem, need it most? Stick with us kids. We’ve got it sorted.

The substance behind various wallpaper styles

July 14, 2008

Last week, in our two-part paint and paper guide, we covered paint so, by clever deduction, that means this week we’re focusing on wallpaper.

Paint and paper demystified

July 07, 2008

A Colin and Justin two-part back-to-basics guide. This week PAINT, next week PAPER! Blimey.

Fixing Canada’s top bedroom problem

June 23, 2008

Come on, this one’s a no brainer — careful planning will transform your slumber zone into a calming, special sanctuary.

How colour choices can alter mood

June 16, 2008

Did you know that paint choices can have a serious impact on mood?

Hot style to cool down

June 09, 2008

So! There’s a heat wave upon us and you’re looking around your space thinking; ‘Blimey; ‘What do I do to lighten up, and how can I make my world that little bit fresher?

Minimalism style

June 02, 2008

OK, OK… so it’s hard to keep up with what’s in and what’s out, but one style that remains perennially popular — no matter what the decorating climate — is ‘minimalism.’

Bringing hotel luxury home

May 26, 2008

If we could help your home project the wonderful feeling you get when checking into a funky hotel, that would be cool, huh?

Mid-century modern is hot

May 12, 2008

If you like your interiors a little funky, then sit back, put your Austin Powers DVD on the telly and prepare for shag-tastic inspiration! Or read on!

Makeover rocks baroque

May 05, 2008

Ah, the joy of a baroque-inspired interior, a thoroughly indulgent antique look that simply drips “deluxe.”

Asian chic styling

April 28, 2008

There are zillions of interior looks that we love to create but those with an Asian twist make us...

New take on themed rooms

April 21, 2008

First up we’d like to thank all you crazy Canadians for literally HUNDREDS of e-mails, cards and...

Tiny home gets big ideas

April 14, 2008

How many people (even in today’s cookie-cutter world) can claim their abode is only 279 square feet — IN TOTAL?

All-new madness from our intrepid duo

March 31, 2008

Blimey — our new show is serious designer overload. Crammed with money-saving tips and awesome décor inspiration, we’re proud to say it’s a fabulously glossy TV magazine, and one which we hope you’ll love.

Project ‘White House’

March 24, 2008

Colin and Justin’s Home Heist, Season 1, may be drawing to a ratings-busting triumphant close (with 25 of 26 glorious episodes already aired) but there’s still time to reveal one of Canada’s most perfect families. It’s mom, pop, a couple cute kids, gorgeous house, great jobs and a bright future ahead.

Plainness, be gone!

March 16, 2008

When we saw Helen and Joe Laudi’s house for the first time we hesitated before accepting the project.

Cabin-style dream becomes reality

March 10, 2008

Laurie, our cottage-loving new girlfriend, is quite possibly the loveliest women you’ll ever see on Canadian TV. Sure, her decorating prowess was that of a crazy person but from the moment we met her she tugged at our heartstrings and we simply couldn’t resist taking on her cabin-style project.