tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527835290878693372010-01-13T17:01:26.763-05:00Karennoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-32598038780707447132010-01-06T21:33:00.002-05:002010-01-06T22:11:44.506-05:00

We were delighted when Pantone recently announced that their forecasted 2010 colour of the year is Turquoise (Pantone 15-5519 TCX). At Sealy Design we've been using teals and turquoises as decor accents for some time now. Last year I used turquoise and lime green accents in our bungalow showroom. This year I used these same accents in the living room I designed for IKEA's nationwide “Any Space

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-61834123143981057262009-12-30T14:55:00.001-05:002009-12-30T14:58:17.460-05:00

From our team to all of you - Happy New Year!

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-74772777167086629022009-11-19T13:26:00.000-05:002009-11-19T13:27:20.173-05:00

If you have purchased a home from a builder and are waiting for it to be completed, it’s a great idea to go to the site a couple of times and take some photographs for future reference. Once the structure is framed, take some photo’s showing where the electrical, plumbing, venting and structural beams and columns are placed throughout the house and then you’ll have a record of where everything

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-75723548864849550672009-11-12T09:50:00.003-05:002009-11-12T10:00:55.953-05:00

One of the best features of the National Home Show in February will be the Eurodale Dream Home presented by CityLine and the Toronto Star. I’ve been chosen as one of the CityLine Designers working on the interiors of this incredible new home. I’ve included a few renderings so you can get a preview of what this modular home will look like from the outside. I’ve been inspired by the latest

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-80517019235521229612009-10-26T13:43:00.003-04:002009-10-26T14:02:26.879-04:00

Sealy Designer Eva Healy is expecting her first baby in the next few weeks. We were so charmed by the way that Eva decorated her nursery, that I asked her to share her ideas with you.Convinced I was having a girl, I had visions of a girly, flirty nursery complete with frills and accents of pink throughout. Much to my surprise and my husband’s shocked pleasure, the ultrasound revealed that a

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-89596818912263655782009-10-21T12:05:00.002-04:002009-10-21T12:09:01.014-04:00

My cottage make-over is complete and now I can enjoy this last bit of Fall weather relaxing by the water, rather than nailing boards, calling suppliers, evicting carpenter ants and carrying endless supplies. Check out our Portfolio page for more Before and After photo’s. This truly turned into a labour of love and I couldn’t have done it so quickly without the help and support of family and

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-63926028169920643032009-09-04T10:32:00.003-04:002009-09-17T10:54:53.744-04:00

Things are moving along on my cottage project. We’re working hard to try to meet my budget and timeline – and to transform my little diamond-in-the-rough into the kind of place I want to spend every spare minute. But until the dust settles (literally), it’s time for sweat equity rather than rest and relaxation. The National Post will be running two pieces on my project – one this Saturday,

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-51556596728067587482009-08-25T11:21:00.000-04:002009-08-25T11:23:48.326-04:00

A few months ago we told you about the Federal Government’s Home Renovations Tax Credit. In addition to this tax credit, homeowners can also qualify for the EcoENERGY Retrofit Grant. Details can be found on this government site: www.ecoaction.gc.ca.For a limited time, grants under this program will increase by 25 percent. Each grant is a flat incentive amount based on completed qualified

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-91097990346827584082009-08-20T11:57:00.000-04:002009-08-20T11:58:32.029-04:00

Like many Canadians, I’ve dreamed of owning my own cottage. This summer, I purchased an old log cabin on Lake Simcoe that has been neglected for many years and needs more than a little TLC. I decided that this would be a great opportunity to show how a dilapidated structure can be turned into a stylish and functional retreat – with the notion of staying within $30,000 in 30 days. You’ll have

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-83803399933247289032009-07-16T13:51:00.002-04:002009-07-16T14:01:45.543-04:00

For the past several years, we’ve all embraced cooler-toned metals, especially in kitchen and bath fixtures and light fixtures. But gold is back and it’s better than ever. Think warm, rich tones rather than in-your-face shiny brass. Here’s a new fixture from Kohler that exemplifies how gold can be used in a modern interpretation. Their Karbon articulating kitchen faucet is finished in a

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-3679127527320728002009-06-24T17:36:00.010-04:002009-06-24T19:43:15.884-04:00

We all know the housing market isn’t what it used to be, so selling right now isn’t the ideal financial move. But what if you are tired of your space or you’ve outgrown it? What then? Think about renovating - this might include turning a clutter-filled under-utilized basement into a media room, home office/guest room, a play area for the kids, and another washroom. Or if your whole space is

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-40454789114814322382009-03-18T15:41:00.002-04:002009-03-18T16:00:17.698-04:00

As the weather warms up and we wear less clothing, many of us start thinking about our waistlines. At our studio, we like to share some treats at our weekly staff meetings – everything from decadent birthday cakes to cookies and candy. But we came across this recipe for low-fat high-fibre chocolate muffins and we found that they satisfy our cravings without any added guilt. Plus they’re

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-32519728559738718612009-03-05T21:07:00.007-05:002009-08-16T15:49:56.681-04:00

A pinhole camera is a very simple camera with no lens and a single very small aperture. Simply explained, it is a light-proof box with a small hole in one side. Light from a scene passes through this single point and projects an inverted image on the opposite side of the box. Cameras using small apertures and the human eye in bright light both act like a pinhole camera.The smaller the hole, the

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-39119033637567881072009-02-04T14:27:00.002-05:002009-02-04T15:32:57.157-05:00

Extra money from the Government for your renovation. Let’s get started…The federal government has announced that part of its 2009 Economic Action Plan includes a tax credit for home renovations. Any Canadian who spends money on home renovations before February 1, 2010 will be eligible to receive up to $1,350 in tax relief thanks to the new Home Renovation Tax Credit. More details will emerge

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-90109747258987632292009-01-07T08:48:00.009-05:002009-01-20T17:50:27.567-05:00

Resin Casting:Select background- e.g. art canvas, piece of hardboardSelect/determine objects to go on background- e.g. paint, charcoal sketch, pictures…Add these items to your background in a pleasing arrangement. If you’re adhering a picture or clipping make sure the glue is compatible with the resin you’re using. Generally white artist glue is fine but make sure it is dry before starting the

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-66048622830761900672008-11-12T08:34:00.002-05:002008-11-12T08:51:36.672-05:00

Original art is both unique and a great way to add personality to a room, but many of us can’t afford to spend thousands on a painting. There are local artists in just about every community across the country who often sell their paintings directly or through studio tours or independent art shows. The prices are usually quite reasonable and, best of all, you can often find beautiful art in

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-74084990447508187952008-07-28T16:48:00.005-04:002008-07-28T22:49:31.725-04:00

I featured some footage of one of our recent projects on CityLine on July 17th. Our clients had an older home in the Kingsway and we added an addition and redesigned the rest of the house. We’ve had a lot of enquiries about this project, so here is a list of FAQ’s that will give you some sourcing information for products used in this beautiful home:What is the wallpaper you used in the powder

Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52783529087869337.post-53427195429375797782008-06-24T17:39:00.004-04:002008-06-24T17:45:22.733-04:00

Recently Ramsin Khachi and I participated in a kid-themed show for CityLine television (www.cityline.ca). We featured a classroom makeover project we did for students in Port Alice, B.C., and we also showed some great options for furnishing nurseries and kids’ bedrooms in both traditional and modern styles. Here are some suggestions for setting up a functional and fun playroom for your kids:

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