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What’s Hot for 2011
Another year has gone by while another exciting year ahead calls for fresh, novel and intriguing ideas, elements and finds in the design world! To start the year in a cheerful mood, Pantone, the world’s leading trend forecaster has named a vibrant pink called ‘honeysuckle’ the colour of the year! This is a fun, feminine ...
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Design your own workout zone
Now that the holidays have passed and we feel bad for all those guilty pleasures that we indulged in, it is probably time to hit the gym! However, after hefty holiday expenses and the frigid weather upon us, there are plenty of excuses why we can't afford or just don't want to make the trek to the dreaded fitness center!
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Selecting and Hanging Ready-Made Drapes
If you’re decorating your new house or you’re giving your house a makeover, curtains are a great way to add that finishing touch to any room. Window coverings are not just valued because of their aesthetic purposes and how it can greatly enhance the appearance of a certain room, but more than that, curtains help ...
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Chalk it up in Colour!
Chalkboard walls have been used in school classrooms for ages, where students can write and draw, and where teachers impart their knowledge to students. Now chalkboard walls have made their way into homes because of its fun and convenient way of learning and communicating. If you have a busy household and you want to keep ...
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Save big bucks on real marble!
I was at my local marble fabricator yesterday with a client and it dawned on me that so many people out there are spending thousands of dollars to buy marble, granite and exotic stones for their counter top and marble surround applications. Others are simply avoiding it because these large figures just don’t fit into ...
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Understanding expensive rugs
I popped into W Studio today, one of the leaders in high-end rugs in Canada. I went in to take a peek at what is new in the world of rugs and boy oh boy, the artistic realm of rugs has come a long way. I was overwhelmed by the beauty of what I saw and left ...
Read moreAbout Dvira
Dvira Ovadia is a designer and an expert in everything to do with residential and commercial design. In addition to her interior design title, Dvira is also a prop stylist, a style editor, a trend specialist and everything in between. With a degree in architecture from the University of Toronto and a masters in interior design from Pratt Institute in New York, Dvira has also managed to trot the globe on a mission to discover the world in the context of design and architecture. Her career has led her to work on an extensive line of design projects and be a part of some of the most renowned design firms. Most notably Dvira was a winner of a reality show called From The Ground Up, where she beat out 9,000 applicants and 14 finalists who competed to become Debbie Travis's Chief Designer.
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