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Coveted Crib: Emily Walker's Canadian Charm
With talents like Philippe Starck and Tord Boontje and magazines like Living Etc and Marie Claire Maison, Europe always gets props for turning out great interior design. But our neighbor to the North, Canada, deserves a round of applause as well. Canadian House and Home is one of my favorite shelter magazines, and it comes as no surprise that the pub's staff has envy-inducing style as well.
This Just In: Halle Berry & Her Man Buy Canadian Country Crib
Rumor has it, according to Real Estalker, that Halle Berry and her Canadian native model man, Gabriel Aubry, have purchased a gorgeous lakefront 63-acre spread for $1.85 million in Saint-Hippolyte, Québec, a small town about 30 miles north of Montréal. Aubry's parents live not far in a suburb of Montréal, so it will be nice for the couple's daughter, Nahla Ariela Aubry, to be near her grandparents. Aubry is reportedly excited about moving back to his native neck of the woods, saying, "It feels great.
Casa Verde: Ontario Okays Clotheslines
According to Energy Minister Gerry Phillips, Ontario will lift its ban on clotheslines in time for residents to take advantage of warm summer breezes. Various municipal bylaws and contracts with home builders have outlawed the use of clotheslines until now. The lifting of the ban will mean that anyone living in a detached, semi-detached, or row house will be able to let their clothes flap in the breeze.
Room Therapy: Pendants in Canada
Tdamji recently wrote in saying:
Hi Casa,
Just a quick question: do you happen to know of any online or otherwise stores in Canada (or that delivers to Canada) for pendant lights under $100? Sorry, I know this is a pretty specific question, but I can't seem to come up with anything. - TdamjiTo see my response, just read more
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Do You Celebrate the Day of the Dead?
The Day of the Dead, which is also known as El Día de los Muertos or All Souls' Day, occurs on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 (All Souls Day).
Casa Verde: EcoDrain
I'm not going to lie and say I don't love a hot, hot shower. And, I'll admit, I fancy myself a long, hot shower sometimes, too. But I pay for it, and so does the environment.
Etsy Find: Jennifer Squires 2009 Photo Desk Calendar
It's that time again. Well, actually, it was time for calendar-shopping in December, but you can't expect a person to think ahead, can you? Canada-based photographer Jennifer Squires has fashioned a beautiful desk calendar ($20) out of 12 of her stunning black and white and color images to carry you through the year in style.
Photographer to Watch: Gaelle Le Boulicaut
Gaelle Le Boulicaut has been a shutterbug ever since the age of 15, when she unwrapped a Rolleiflex from her father. But she picked up formal training at the Universite Laval in Canada and at the Australian Centre for Photography in Sydney, where she lived for 10 years. Le Boulicat now lives in France, and travels extensively for her work, which is characterized by a mix of natural and studio light, which create a casual feel in her subjects.
Ask a Designer: Origins and Influences
Christiane Lemieux, the founder of DwellStudio, has kindly offered to answer several reader questions. Here's our second one.
Hi Christiane,
Where did you grow up?
Win an Organic Style Garland and Wreath!
To kick off December, our month dedicated to Home Entertainment, we've teamed up with Organic Style to bring you some hall-decking greenery. One lucky winner will win a fragrant evergreen wreath ($54.95) and a beautiful bay leaf garland ($64.95) from Organic Style!
What better way to usher in holiday guests than with a decorative wreath on your door?
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