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C&J Blog

05
Mar
2019

Finally! Some more fun stuff as our contractors battle the frozen tundra at our Long Beach #subzeroreno project. Join the convo at www.instagram.com/colinandjustinslongbeach

Today (hoorah!) we're turning our attentions to certain finishing details. After considering various suppliers, we've chosen Armstrong Flooring due to their top quality, realistic pricing and reliability: important factors when renovating anywhere, right? And even better - Armstrong is available at everyone's fave big box store The Home Depot Double bubble! 

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04
Mar
2019

You see junky we see funky!


Skis at the thrift store - or the makings of a headboard in a sport themed bedroom? The latter, obvs! And how about that hockey face grill, again from the thrift? We’d create an MDF back plate, wire it safely to accommodate a filament bulb, and attach the grill to the front. Hey presto a cute wee ‘soft industrial’ wall sconce. 

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04
Mar
2019

Ikea Winners!


Thanks to the squillons of you who participated in our IKEA BILLY bookcase contest on twitter! #ad #partner 

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31
Mar
2019

Return to Plan B!

Today we went back to one of our previous Haliburton cottages to show our current contractor some of the special details of the build. And hey: we managed to make light work of the twisty turny cottages roads. We were also MEANT to be picking up a washing machine and a sofa (hence taking the Silverado: its load bearing and carrying space are fantastic) but our supplier suddenly evaporated... so the biggest load we ended up carrying was some Chinese take away food and a bottle of bourbon from the LCBO! But hey - we did it in style. 

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24
Feb
2019

ROMA

Last night's viewing: ROMA on Netflix: an astonishingly simply story about a beautiful soul who works in service for a family in 1970's Mexico. 

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24
Feb
2019

Spruced Up With Colin and Justin

Continuing 'Spruced Up With Colin and Justin' - a fun wee Cottage Life webisode series. Click the link below and watch us make a simple table lamp from an old wine box...


 

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23
Feb
2019

CinderFELLA

Colin and Justin. Date night. Just the two of us. Aye, and to think it all started SOOOOO well. With four shoes. Two at the end of each designer.


 

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22
Feb
2019

A wee creative project to get your designer juices flowing...

Check out the Cottage Life website for more 'All Spruced Up' projects...

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23
Feb
2019

#SUBZERORENO

Meanwhile - on the flip side, via our #SUBZERORENO these cottaging superheroes have DESTROYED a DECREPIT fireplace. 

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22
Feb
2019

The ULTIMATE Ikea hack?

We're super stoked by this simple hack...

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22
Feb
2019

Funky My Bunkie!

Plotting! Aye, it's an important day at www.instagram.com/colinandjustinslongbeach And hey: if we can't be inspired by one of our own projects for our #SUBZERORENO by what can we be inspired? This pic is the bunkie at Plan B - Season 3 "Colin and Justin's Cabin Pressure" - Cottage Life Catch it in reruns - check schedules for times.


The new bunkie may share a few similar lines but it'll be VERY different upon realisation...


Anyhoooo - we're currently honing plans with Nicole Sokol and her team at @luxurydiscoverydreamhomes for a two bed guest wing. Join us via our new insta site for a whisper of what's in store...


 

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22
Feb
2019

Before and after living room

Before and After. First things first - we painted out the, ahem, 'flesh' coloured walls. This done, we added ample closet storage, faux hide chairs and mirrored side tables, then floated it all on a sea of dreamy ebony Amtico. 

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20
Feb
2019

Join our 'Which style would you choose?' barn door debate at www.instagram.com/colinandjustinslongbeach

Blimey: we're already at the 'layering' stage at Long Beach...though tomorrow's threatened storm has already jeopardised week 3 of our #SUBZERORENO plans. It doesn't even look like WE can make it to the site. Short of choppering in and landing on the frozen lake, we're kinda locked out. We''ll keep you beauties informed!

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19
Feb
2019

Happy Birthday Justin - though it was actually 11th February...

Omg - the bowl cut. The brown hair. The impish grin. Who'd have thought this wee scamp would morph into my missing half? When two worlds collide, huh? And unique new energy is born. 

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18
Feb
2019

CATS!!

When folk enquire as to which Netflix shows we watch, they prolly expect us to mention the big hitters: the awesome streamable series that make for classic water cooler TV.


But the show that currently has our attention is The Kitten Rescuers (it originally aired in the UK on Ch 5 where, in fact, we spend several years) hosted by Jo Brand.


Anyhooo - cue two grown men (us) weeping from the top of the show to credit roll. It's a no brainer - a series about felines being rescued from dreadful situation. Jo Brand is a fantastic host and maintains a sense of levity and comedy throughout even the darkest situations...


Note to the world - if this show ever franchises across the pond - we HAVE to host it. If, that is, Jo didn't want to travel. It's feel good, weepy, cuddly and sometimes shocking (watch through your fingers) telly with tears and laughs in equal measure. The opening ep' where the RSPCA dude goes up a chimney in search of a lost kitten and comes out COVERED in soot had us rolling on the floor.


 

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16
Feb
2019

LUNCH?


Sourcing trip to @IKEACanada Followed by lunch. 

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14
Feb
2019

Clothes? As much as we love design, what we wear is a major part of our lives!


Today's sartorials. Justin: jeans by @gucci Shirt by @OldNavyCA Jacket by @ZARA High tops by @NikeToronto Glasses by @Prada Colin: joggies by Kyodan at @WINNERS Hoodie by @wingsandhorns Jacket by @welcomeOVO Sneaks by @PUMA

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12
Feb
2019

Valentines Ideas?


Need a lil' inspo for your chap as Valentines Day looms? Look no further than Indigo, Chapters and Coles Sweet ideas! C&J xx

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09
Feb
2019

Cityline


Taping an episode of Cityline tomorrow with this awesome woman. Aye, Tracy Moore makes taking part a breeze for the entire Cityline fam'. 

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08
Feb
2019

Sartorials

Today’s ‘high/low’ sartorials. Justin: jeans and trench by ZARA Marshmallow jumper (okay, okay - 'sweater') by @oldnavy and high tops by @niketoronto Colin - boots by Prada Jeans by @boss Puffer by Uniqlo Canada and jacket by @newlook_men Would it shock you if we admitted we're wearing @ginchgonchofficial Long Johns? Gotta stay warm, huh? 

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04
Feb
2019

Back safely in Toronto...

Meanwhile - back from the cottage after an epic snowy and rainy drive through melting (and re freezing) conditions. Beamer, it should be reported, was NOT amused as the journey protracted. That said, he's now safely back in his condo with us (NB - not OUR condo with HIM: we know our place) and settled in for the evening. Aye, fed, watered... and chasing his shadows.

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04
Jan
2019

Currys Chevrolet Haliburton


KEEP IT LOCAL! Sliding into our second year in partnership with Curry Chevrolet Buick GMC Limited in Haliburton and the convenience of driving a Chevrolet Silverado was seldom more relevant than it is today. We can’t fit ANY furniture into our Rover so the Chevy saved our skin as we moved sofas, beds, wardrobes and case goods between cottages. Yup - we’re currently playing bad ass removal men! And take it from us - snow levels like these call for a SERIOUS pick up truck. Guess we could have found a Chevy in the city but we LOVE the local service our fantastic dealership offers. 

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02
Jan
2019

Can you do us a favour, please?

For all the bad press it receives, we believe that social media, sometimes, can actually be used for the power of real good. You know, to focus energy. To resonate good thoughts. That type of thing. Which is what this post is all about...


 

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20
Dec
2018

Mum Ryan

Happy Birthday, Mum Ryan...


Mum is seen here, perhaps four years ago, at Coul House, her favourite afternoon tea haunt. Our best girl may have slipped from this mortal coil some two years past - but she will absolutely NEVER be forgotten. And, just so you know, there's WAY more joy today, on her birthday, than there is sadness.


 

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19
Dec
2018

Mary Poppins Returns

Just back from @MaryPoppins T'was utterly EPIC. The cast, the story, the score, the fantasy sequences. EVERYTHING. We can't recommend it highly enough. So this is how it went for us: from the opening scenes to the closing credits - we wept. 

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19
Dec
2018

Mince Pies!?

Aye, t'is almost impossible to find a good mince pie o'er this side of the pond. Any - and all - suggestions (that might draw to a conclusion our search for the British festive staple) would be more than welcome.


 

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18
Dec
2018

Russian tongue singer...

Just because.

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17
Dec
2018

BEAMER!

Thanks to Janice Thompson from Niagara on The Lake Chamber of Commerce for this awsome bauble!

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16
Dec
2018

GIANT Candy Cane!

When you have the world’s largest candy cane...right outside your window....

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15
Dec
2018

Quality Street - Eat or Retreat?


So a dirty great box of QS somehow made it into our shopping cart, yesterday. It's now sitting on our office desk. And as we pass by, eyes wide, it seems to be calling our names. 

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14
Dec
2018

Raclette

Introduced to the concept of raclette gastronomy by our Scottish neighbours Nina+Greg, we've gone on to feature the cooking style on Cityline and tonight our pal Tina Holmes cooked, chez nous, on our Hamilton Beach table top stove. 

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09
Dec
2018

Anniversary of John Lennon's death...

December 8, 1980: an already grey day in NYC when a bullet rang out and John Lennon's life was cruelly taken. For many, the skies darkened and turned black. He died right outside his home. Tragic. 

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05
Dec
2018

Pantone Colour of The Year


Living Coral. Yay! A beautiful colour - and one with which we can easily accessorise - from Pantone. Hmm. We STILL can't get over Marsala as a previous year's Pantone choice. Our tummies (P dot S - The McAllister Ryans do NOT say the 'b' word) heaved. That was shocking. It still haunts us. How was the decorating community EVER meant to make sense of that particularly vile shade? Hello gravy browning? 

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07
Dec
2018

Ellenoire environmentally responsible products


The hand made nature of these products is what makes them so entirely heart felt and beautiful. Whomever receives these beauties as Christmas approaches will think they've bathed and gone to heaven! 

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04
Dec
2018

Quebec City here we come!

Looking forward to this weekend's (as yet top secret!) adventure to Quebec City. These twoboyz are plotting something super exciting! Details, ahem, eventually! 

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01
Dec
2018

The Handmaid's Tale

Yesterday, obsessed as we are with The Handmaid’s Tale, we attended The Commander’s House. We honestly can’t remember being so excited to visit a TV location. As there exist so many obvious parallels with today’s - oft’ terrifying - world, it was actually a relief being reminded that what we’re watching is simply a story. A tale. A fantasy. But a frightening observation, nonetheless, of the horrors facing our world. And a salient reminder (not to put too frightening a point on it) of that which we could become if malevolent forces have their way. 

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29
Nov
2018

Vows renewed! Check the news links on our news forum for updates!

Fair to say that Mexico has proved to be the perfect setting for this trip...

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25
Nov
2018

We just landed in Mexico - on a secret jaunt!

We'll unravel more details shortly - save to say that we're already having a fantatstci time.  We're at the wonderful Hotel XCaret on The Mayan Riviera...

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17
Nov
2018

Cereal rocks!


D'you ever think - "Not up to making dinner: so I'm gonna have cereal"? After an epic day with more work than we've EVER crammed into one stretch, we opted to forgo cooking. 

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16
Nov
2018

Coffee time!

Wednesday morning... still loading. Coffee... still drinking. Medium roast, for the record, Columbian: delicious. With just a dash of cream. In a hand thrown pottery mug. How's your morning shaping up? 

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14
Nov
2018

Mince pies - mmmmmmmmmm!

Och aye, we’d rather have a mince pie than a mince by. Oh forget it: it’s an auld Scottish joke... 

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13
Nov
2018

World Kindness Day

You know that today is #WorldKindnessDay right? 

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11
Nov
2018

Californian fires...

The devastation to human life caused by the Californian fires has been shocking, and our hearts break when we read the updates. It's just so awful. So much loss. So much distress. We pray that somehow - somehow - people will eventually come to terms with what has happened. If there's anything that any of you can do to help - please do. Whether a donation, or an aid package or whatever. Every little counts...


 

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05
Nov
2018

Whaaaaasup?


So - when we say we are SOOOO up to something.... can you, by looking at our faces, tell? Heading off into the night... #toronto #design#colinandjustin

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01
Nov
2018

Our special release beer in association with Boshkung is now available!


It’s seldom we ask you to open your purses and wallets - but on this occasion we’d really like to. We’ve just created a special C+J beer and ALL profits go to help those that SERIOUSLY struggle with bill payment in winter. Might you consider buying a few cans to help? NB - mail order is available. 

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27
Oct
2018

Sue Watson

It's always a pleasure to post of Sue Watson's MANY literary successes. With several books under her belt, mainly in the 'rom com' style, this thriller might be a side step in style... but it has paid of BIG time. We read the kindle version, cover to virtual cover, and it doesn't miss a beat. And OH that twist in the tale!


 

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23
Oct
2018

Colin and Justin beer - an initiative to help the Heat Bank Charity

Seriously. It's 2018: no one should have to choose whether they heat... or whether they eat. And no child should go to bed in winter clothes to fend of the season's icy blasts. It's an utter disgrace that we live in a world where this kind of thing is far from rare.

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22
Oct
2018

Doctor Who. WOW!

Doctor Who, episode 3, managed, quite majestically, to recount at least a small part of the story of civil rights activist Rosa Parks... and indeed her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. That boycott - ultimately - led to everyone, no matter colour, being accorded equal rights to sit anywhere on bus transport. Rosa became an international icon of resistance to racial segregation and collaborated with civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King. And the rest is history...


 

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17
Oct
2018

The Haunting of Hill House

The Haunting of Hill House. A slow burn, sure, but, in episodic terms, it finally gets there. Normally we bale if something doesn't grip us by ep 2 or 3 but-on strong recommendation-we stuck with this Netflix series. 

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16
Oct
2018

Taste Matters

3.30pm + we've finished work for the day. Some type of record for us! Heading to the Taste Matters event with Evas Initiatives.  

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13
Oct
2018

The descent of the mercury continues apace...

Ah well, it's pretty out; leaves turnin' red, an' all. But clearly someone just turned off the last of that unexpectedly warm patch. 

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12
Oct
2018

T A B L E T ! !


Hold it... did someone say it's the weekend? Friday? Whaaaaaat? 

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08
Oct
2018

Thanksgiving - from our house to yours...

To each of you, today and always: Happy Thanksgiving from your wee Scottish pals. 

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08
Oct
2018

SCONES!

SOOOOOO tasty! 

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08
Oct
2018

PLEASE read this Thanksgiving post. It warmed our hearts...

As Canadian Thanksgiving approaches, we hope you beauties might be able to help us. For there are some people that we - and our pals Carol and Lewis - would dearly like to thank. We'll (try and) keep this short...


 

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05
Oct
2018

Legends Of Horror

Nadia Di Donato - your Legends of Horror experience at Casa Loma is next level world class: truly OUTSTANDING thematic horror. Last year's show was grizzly, terrifying, wondrous and dreamy - all in one horrific package - and this year's spectacle is even more amazing. 

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04
Oct
2018

As you know, we LOVE our classic cars...

This pic features one of our collection, a 1968 Mercedes Benz 280SL.  But we have no favourites... 

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04
Oct
2018

Sneak peek news story for you beauties!

We're doing a C+J own label beer (and it'll be delicious!) in conjunction with one of Ontario's premier brewers. It launches in the next few weeks and we'll report more presently. As winter approaches, we've elected to pump all profits into the community to help those battling heating costs. 

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04
Oct
2018

Lots of new 'C+J Home' lighting arriving in stores now...

Here's one model that just landed...

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03
Oct
2018

Welcoming our new Silverado into the fold!

Our love affair with 'shopping local' continues. You may remember that, at the end of Spring 2018, we chose a Chevrolet Colorado from Currys, Haliburton's premier car dealership. Our plan, back then, was to enjoy the truck for a long time. Well - we did indeed LOVE the truck... but with three new cottage projects about to kick off, and a LOT of fetching and carrying planned, we decided to trade up to the Silverado. Gotta say partnering with Currys has been a dream. We've enjoyed staggeringly good service and all on the doorstep in cottage country. Aye, the 'local' angle is super important to us.


 

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01
Oct
2018

Such beautiful skies over Toronto

So beautiful to watch the water dancing below the city's famous skyline...

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30
Sep
2018

Portuguese Tarts

Now, for fear of alienating our Canuck pals, we'll say, sotto voce, that we're not the biggest butter tart fans. But Portuguese tarts? Hell mend us! 

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30
Sep
2018

If you missed our Australian room makeovers - here's one to warm you up as the temperatures decline...

SUCH a dated room with that mad swirly caret, but in terms of square footage, it was fantatstic.  We saw epic potential...

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30
Sep
2018

Listen up - Sunday Transformations with C&J!

Aye, we turned this unused bedroom / box room into a much needed second bathroom. Aye, with proper consents, a fully qualified plumber and loads of monochromatic ambition, we flushed out the past and welcomed in a new wave of glam' bathing potential. 

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26
Sep
2018

Blimey - check out this room, as we found it...

Aye, it's before an' after time, again, peeps. We tore away the paper, peeled back the carpet and started afresh. Channeling that literary masterpiece (ahem) within which Dorian Grey resides, provided 50 shades of inspiration. 

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26
Sep
2018

Some after pics

Vive la difference! 

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25
Sep
2018

The Sinner

The Sinner is our latest top tip for your TV viewing pleasure. After getting in late last night from a work dinner, we binge watched three eps and we're already hooked. Clever TV. Who's already on board? 

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22
Sep
2018

Pick up trucks - what do you carry in yours? Bricks? Plaster? Wood? Building materials?

We just carried almost an entire Cityline set! Nine cushions, one large floor rug, two foot stools, several ceramics, a faux cow hide chair, several faux flowers in vases, all manner of ceramics, a Pendleton style X frame foot stool, six macrame dream catchers, three table lamps, four vintage style plane propellers, a wheeled storage system and enough throws and art work to keep the most avid designers happy for a lifetime. See it all on Thursday's Cityline as we create a room inspired by the halcyon days of family cottage resorts. Dreamy!


 

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21
Sep
2018

We won't let anyone pull the rug from under our feet!

That's why we've added a large selection of floor rugs to our home line...

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21
Sep
2018

FRIDAY?

Howdie - just wanna thank everyone for letting us know its Friday, every single week... on Friday. It's thoughts like this that keep us here and on Facebook. Tidings to every flipping' one of you. 

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21
Sep
2018

Is summer going? It certainly seems so...

Are we the only ones who feel the air changing today? But we're not gonna lie - we're kinda diggin' the slowly shifting climate. We're four season boys, after all, so t'is all good. Whether referenced as Fall or Autumn - we actually welcome the mercury's soft decline. 

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19
Sep
2018

BREAKING NEWS????

Now don't get us wrong: we love a lil' showbiz gossip like the rest of 'em. But when a mindless piece of crap like this is deemed 'news', it makes us want to curl up under a rock. And malign the written word that was.


Are we really so easily pleased that crap like this is considered the stuff of a good headline? REALLY? For the record, we're actually admirers (to a certain degree) of Kylie's ascent.. and of her make up empire and billionaire status which came as a consequence. And were we required to sit down and eat milky cereal with her, or with ANY of the sisters/mothers/aunts/matriarchs to whom she's attached... we'd still pick Kylie. Guess, after all, she wasn't the author of this milky tale. Merely the subject.


 

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19
Sep
2018

A super simple DIY project for you chaps and chapesses

This one is a belter - super easy to do and a project that can be mastered in a matter of minutes...

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19
Sep
2018

Elte here we come...


Who doesn't like spending someone else's money? Aye, we're off to Elte with our client's credit card. Canny spend during the build aspect of a current project means 'showing out' with furniture + schematic layers. Or, in other words, we've got permission to max' out their plastic...

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19
Sep
2018

Cheers - find our collection in stores like HomeSense Canada

Colin+Justin Home’ spirit tumblers. To add a lil’ extra pizazz to your cocktails... 


 

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18
Sep
2018

Happy Monday?

Been a great weekend and, if truth be known, we're not quite ready to kiss our Frid-Sun goodbye. Looking on the bright side, however, we're reminded that Mondays only happen once a week. So we're dealing with the prospect. Accordingly xx

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15
Sep
2018

Time to spend some client cash!

Who doesn't like spending someone else's money? Aye, we're off to Eltewith our client's credit card. Canny spend during the build aspect of a current project means 'showing out' with furniture + schematic layers. Or, in other words, we've got permission to max' out their plastic...

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14
Sep
2018

Did someone say SUNSHINE?!

In other news, we're off to do v/o for another 3 eps of Great Canadian Cottages. 

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04
Sep
2018

#sneakpeek Part church. Part school hall. Part Danish cabin in the woods.

Super sweet respite (home to Richard+Peter) from the new show. See this one+23 others when Great Canadian Cottages airs on Cottage Life in Fall. Just DON’T expect a dull stream of homogenous McMansions: on this show we cover many budgets, all sizes and various styles. 

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01
Sep
2018

Our wee baby 2CV

Now fully restored to pristine condition (holy moly: finding specialists for our ancient French baby in Canadashire proved super laborious) our wee ‘tin snail’ marched across Toronto today with aplomb. 

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25
Aug
2018

Coastal chic

A wee quick simple vignette. We used an Ektorp striped chair (previously at IKEA) and a warm toned wood drawer set from The Brick to set the scene. 

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22
Aug
2018

Lush lunch at The Westin Bayshore

H2 Rotisserie & Bar at The Westin Bayshore Half a chicken and all the fixings. SUPER delicious! In BC to host Diner En Blanc Vancouver. It’s gonna be an EPIC event! Remember our FREE contest ($9K value) to win flights for two to Paris, hotel and a 3 Michelin Star dinner at the Alain Ducasse restaurant. AND a thousand dollars to spend. 

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20
Aug
2018

Cool garb, huh?

What? It's only day wear. Yup, this morning we're hanging out and cleaning the cars and the condo. You know - chillin' an' stuff..

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17
Aug
2018

Day off, family coming from Scotland, cleaning cars. Justin with his pride and joy.

Lol - if I'm very good he lets me drive this one! These wheels were born in 1968 but this wee baby drives like new Mercedes-Benz Super reliable. Shweeeeeeet! #vintage #pagoda #280sl 

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17
Aug
2018

Day off, family coming from Scotland, cleaning cars. Justin with his pride and joy.

Lol - if I'm very good he lets me drive this one! These wheels were born in 1968 but this wee baby drives like new Mercedes-Benz Super reliable. Shweeeeeeet! #vintage #pagoda #280sl 

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15
Jul
2018

Halliburton calling!

Quick dash to the cottage to prepare it for big sister's arrival. Beds made. Kitchen dressed. Got us thinking about you guys! Time for a kitchen update? Aye, t'is that. Grab a coffee (Coffee? Whaaaaaat - wine?) and peruse our Cottage Life guide to prepping your food prep' zone... 

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10
Jul
2018

Who loves ya, baby!?

Remember Kojak?

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07
Aug
2018

Dollarama versus Gucci

We've used Dollarama products (as styling props) for years on mornining shows, etc - but (until now) never as a source for sartorial matters.  

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29
Jun
2018

A lil' monochrome madness...


Micro striped T shirts - Justin's latest obsession... 

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26
Jun
2018

Find the C+J Home line across Canada, The USA, Australia and Britain now!

Our products are on shelves now.  Our line has been in existence for seven years now and, thanks to your loyal support, it's going from strength to strength.  

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24
Jun
2018

Happy Pride!

Because it's Pride Weekend. And because it's SO important to support others, here's our own - very simple - pride story. We met in our first year at college and university and fell head over heels in love. As teenagers, we'd no idea this would be forever. But fate had different plans. 30 years later, we're happier than ever. But we're amongst the lucky ones. We didn't experience barriers (as far as we're aware, certainly) because we're gay. For others, however, it wasn't always - and still isn't - easy: the battle continues.


 


 

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16
Jun
2018

So saddened to hear of the Glasgow Art School Fire

HUGE respect to the brave men and women currently fighting to save anything, anything, at The Glasgow School of Art. We can hardly comprehend this is happening again, and, by many accounts, it's significantly worse than the fire which destroyed so much just four short years ago. 

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14
Jun
2018

Quick question from us

Quick question - we have a couple of pals who recently moved to Toronto and, having been treated pretty unkindly by a landlord, they're looking for a new apartment so as to better enjoy the city we've promised them will be a fantastic place to live when their accommodation issue is fixed. 

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10
Jun
2018

Old and New

When we asked you, some time past, to suggest which marque we should choose for our new pick up, an overwhelming majority suggested Chevrolet, so we promptly marched into Curry Chevrolet Buick GMC Limited in Haliburton (come on: keep it local, right?) where we chose this sexy Colorado in inky black. 

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01
Jun
2018

Some lovely C+J Home wares - finds our collection cross Canada and the USA now!

With the emphasis on 'ristic modern' our line is out there, just waiting for your stylistic delectation!  

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16
May
2018

On June 21st, we are hosting the Evas Home For Life event in association with Evas Initiatives. It's our third year at the helm, and we are looking forward to helping raise as much cash as possible to help homeless youth.

 


You and we are fortunate to have a roof over our heads. And a safe place unto which we can retreat the (sometimes) stresses of life. Homelessness, however, remains a significant problem... and it happens for many reasons. In that regard, we will never judge. For ours is only to rally the forces and do whatever we can. If you'd like to attend, please visit the website. Buy a ticket. Or make a donation. Thank you.


 

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13
May
2018

Got ourselves a new truck! And did someone say plaid shirts?

The time was right.  Having decided we needed a solid, reliable and stylish pick up truck (to make cottage country fetching and carrying a lil’ easier) we debated - and test drove - various marques. But we kept being drawn back to Chevrolet, via the Curry dealership in Haliburton. Find out more at www.currychevrolet.ca or Curry Chevrolet Buick GMC Limited.  Due to the fact we lift and carry so many things between our various cottage renovation projects, a reliable pick up trick was fast becoming top of oru list.


 

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22
Apr
2018

Rove Concepts

This store ships, has wonderful product - and it's fairly and sqaurely priced....

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22
Apr
2018

Further C+J Home

Food protectors...

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22
Apr
2018

More C+J Home

Still serving up the luuuuurve with our bowls and plates! 

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22
Apr
2018

Some current C+J Home

Find our international home decor collection in stores like Homesense, Winners and Marshalls in Canada and in TK Maxx in the UK and TK Maxx in Australia... 

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10
Apr
2018

Someone is off the wine...

Pizza. Ham 'n' pineapple, just so u know. Day 13 of wine detox. #superproud 

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19
Feb
2018

Woooooooosh: and we're back in Toronto.

Blimey - that was a whistle stop nine day tour of the UK! Fun times in London, and a wicked time in Scotland.  Great checking back in to our Scottish lives (our transatlantic existence is never something about which we grumble - but it's often exhausting!) for a while and catching up with friends.


 

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16
Feb
2018

Kelvingrove Art Galleries Glasgow

One of our fave hang outs in Scotland

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15
Feb
2018

Didier!

Rifling through some old photos in Glasgow and came across thsi one.  Bliss!  

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13
Feb
2018

Fully modernised one bedroom flat for rent in Glasgow's fashionable West End

We're presenting to the market, for the first time, a fully modernised one bedrom apartment.  Huge double bedroom, large living room, luxuriously appointed kitchen, marble clad bathroom, laundry and storage room.  Wooden floors in principal areas.  Carpeted bedroom.  Fully and luxuriously furnished.  Weekly cleaning service included. 


 

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12
Feb
2018

Glasgow calling!

Being back in Scotland is already a joy.  It's dry, our lovely old house is still standing and we had dinner last night for Justin's birthday at The Rogano.  


 

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11
Feb
2018

Justin's Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Mr Ryan! Taking the boy up to Scotland today (for his, ahem, 35th!!!) to check out some potential rental property and to chill out at home for a few days.  

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10
Feb
2018

Day 2 in London

GREAT meal at The Ivy last night - it's always good checking in to one of our fave retauarants.  As an offshoot of the main Ivy, the Chelsea sibling has really done well and garned a loyal customer base.  We're sure the Scottish outposts will be similarly well loved.  

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19
Feb
2018

London calling!

Seamless flight home to London on Air Canada.  And now settled into Chelsea and loving being back on home from home turf.  

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08
Feb
2018

Homeward bound

Super excited - we're heading back to ther UK for ten days.  First task?  We've sold one of our rental apartments (in London) so we've a hook up with the delivery company who are emptying the space.  

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07
Feb
2018

Off to prep, ahead of tomorrow's Cityline taping

We're using @Ikeacanada wardrobe doors to create a chic, panelled bedroom. And we'll be showing you how to create the perfect Insta-worthy B&B space so your guests won't feel, ahem, up in the 'air'. PG's will want to rebook as a matter of critical urgency to enjoy your super lovely hospitality all over again! 

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05
Feb
2018

WIN! WIN! WIN! This time in association with Ikea Canada

To help celebrate IKEA’s iconic IVAR shelving system (the design of which is turning 50!) we've $1000 to give away in this exclusive C&J contest. Yup, we've partnered with @IKEACanada to give TWO winners and a best friend the chance to grab $250 EACH to spend on dreamy, gorgeous things! 

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20
Jan
2018

Homesense contest - WIN WIN WIN!

WIN! WIN! WIN! We’ve $1000 in gift cards to give away in our exclusive contest - yup, we've partnered with HomeSense to give TWO winners AND one of their best friends the chance to with $250 EACH to spend on dreamy, gorgeous things! 

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28
Jan
2018

We're on the fashion panel for the City TV Grammys

Hope you’ll tune in - at 6.30pm - to today’s ‘City: Live at the Grammys’ and join host @dina.pugliese and her fashion panel (that’ll be uber style Goddess @jessicamulroney and both of us) as we go live as part of the music biz’s biggest party. 

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14
Jan
2018

Where are you reading or watching us?

Good morning Sunday! Hope you chaps and chapesses are well. We wondered if you'd help us with a little 'profiling', so we can better deliver relevant info, stories, design and decor? Or, in other words, things that pertain to your particular outpost.

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13
Jan
2018

HOW COLD IS IT???????

SCARY COLD, THAT'S HOW COLD!!!!

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10
Jan
2018

Jumping in to wish the boy Colin a Happy Birthday! Justin xx

Yup - clocking up another year and looking forward to the next twelve months!  And, erm, 21 again!

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09
Jan
2018

You been watching Makeful?

It's a Canadian speciality channel that focusses on hand made and artisinal products and designs. Aye, it's a SUPER cute destination.

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07
Jan
2018

DEEP FRIED CHEESECAKE??

WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?

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02
Jan
2018

Today is our last festive meal of the season...

Yup, think we've cooked - or devoured - at least a dozen.

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31
Dec
2017

So! Our pals in Australia and New Zealand have already sailed into 2018: Happy New Year!

Next up, in less than half an hour, our peeps at home in Britain will be kissing goodbye to 2017. Then, in around five and a half hours, parts of Canada and the majority of North America will be bringing in a whole new period. 

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29
Dec
2017

Fun being back in London

Happy pre Christmas to one and all! 

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28
Dec
2017

Bathrooms - some classic C&J projects...

A few different looks for the bathroom.  All relatively simple stuff!

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23
Dec
2017

New year - new kitchen...

Need a new look for your kitchen?  Here's one of our projects which we hope will inspire...


 


 


 

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15
Dec
2017

Snow Globe HUGENESS...

Super lovin' this...

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08
Dec
2017

C&J's Bargain Of The Week

Our promise to showcase a weekly best buy continues - with this beauty... Down from $1200 to $260. Holy moly!


 

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08
Dec
2017

The hexagon.

We installed our first hex' tiles perhaps a decade past, although this lil vignette was part of an installation just a couple of years back - during Cabin Pressure on @cottagelife - at the point our hex' momentum was drawing to its (then) conclusion. 

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07
Dec
2017

What? Seems legit!

Blimey - this is OUR typa tree! 

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05
Dec
2017

It's all balls...

It's all balls. An easy way to add a lil festive flair to an existing 'moss in bowls' display. Add a simple bauble to each glass vessel. You're welcome x

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30
Nov
2017

Special day for the Scots!

Happy St Andrew's Day tae ra lot o' yis! Knees oot. Kilts oan. An' PARTAAAAAAY!

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29
Nov
2017

Christmas is coming! Yup, any minute now...

Deck the halls...

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28
Nov
2017

A selection of wreaths that caught our attention

Wreaths have come SUCH a long way over recent years and are now available in many regular high street stores.  We picked out a selection from some great value retailers that we thought you'd enjoy... 

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28
Nov
2017

Beo Center 9000

HOLY CRAP! Been searching for years for a perfect 1986 Beo Center.  At last weve found one!

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24
Nov
2017

Diana Ross fabulousness

Sometimes - sometimes - all we need is a little feel good. We DEFY anybody NOT to feel just a lil' bit gooey watching this awesome clip from The AMA's: Diana Ross being given The Lifetime Achievement Award.

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23
Nov
2017

So saddened to hear that the rooftop bar at The Hyatt is to close...

GUTTED! This is perhaps our favourite bar EVER.

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22
Nov
2017

Christmas Tree segments being taped this Thursday

Crafting wildly: with thumb tacks, styrofoam balls, packing crate 'corn' and corrugated cardboard ahead of a Christmas tree segment for Cityline.

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20
Nov
2017

Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

As ITV1 juggernaut 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' rocks into the new series, we decided to have a wee browse through some 'Down Under' picture files! 

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20
Nov
2017

Wicker Emporium - retailer of current Bargain of The Week

You KNOW we don't like overspending. And you KNOW we love bringing you cash conscious design!

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19
Nov
2017

Some seriously simple Ikea Hacks

We're stoked with these projects!  

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18
Nov
2017

Crate Expectations!

Enjoy this Cityline clip - where we use affordable crates as walls storage, a credenza and as part of a simple office desk.  DIY's?  We've got your back! 

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17
Nov
2017

The Reveal - as seen on Cityline

Check our previous post to see the furniture item as we found it...

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17
Nov
2017

Doorstep DIY Challenge!

Here's a clip that sees us arriving at a Cityline viewer's home to grab an item of furniture that SOOOOO needs a makeover!

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16
Nov
2017

Happy memories of Mum Ryan

Has it really been a whole year already?  

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12
Nov
2017

Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!

Blimey - it's NINE years since we did this show! 

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08
Nov
2017

So tonight we keynoted The Credit Education Week Canada Gala Dinner

The evening, it's gotta be said, was a wonderful success, and the result of a huge, dedicated effort by the hardworking event organisers.

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07
Nov
2017

Harris Tweed and Wool Week

And some lovely Harris Gin!

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06
Nov
2017

Fun times with the atom splittingly glorious Jessica Mulroney

Aye, we're DEFINITELY getting our game faces on here!

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03
Nov
2017

More C+J Home

Dreamy glass wares, double waled mugs and stemless drinking vessels.

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03
Nov
2017

Colin+Justin Home

Just arrived in North America - some Autumn / Winter additions to our 'Colin+Justin Home' line.

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03
Nov
2017

Chair Affair

We're super stoked to support Furniture Bank with their fund raising endeavours.

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02
Nov
2017

Back in Toronto

Good evening world!

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28
Oct
2017

SUPER fun day on Cityline!

Actually it's always fun but today was even more fun than usual...

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25
Oct
2017

Restoration Hardware - at Yorkdale Mall

Can we just say WOW?!

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22
Oct
2017

Cottage Life Show

Always fun being at this show!

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21
Oct
2017

West Coast Women's Show - Abbotsford

You know what? We LOVE British Coumbia

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20
Oct
2017

Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link – a smart solution to clearer breathing

Great weather and a cleaner environment - what’s not to like?

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19
Oct
2017

Fun times at Land Rover Canada tonight for Velar unveiling

We've been RR drivers for years and this vehicle is SO on our dance card. One each please. And thank you.

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18
Oct
2017

Cityline - longest running morning show in Canada and now spreading across America too, via syndication. Check your listings guide for times!

Thought we'd pop this up on line to show how we like to 'HACK' our furniture items...

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17
Oct
2017

Meet us this weekend at The Fall Cottage Life Show

FREEBIE! Contest time! Courtesy of The Fall Cottage Life Show (at The International Centre) we have 25 pairs of FREE tickets to give away for this weekend's info packed event - use yours on Sunday to attend our stage presentation at 12 noon, then grab a selfie and a hug post show!

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17
Oct
2017

Vina Cobos

Can we recommend Viña Cobos and Paul Hobbs Wines to you guys? We attended a great wine and food pairing last night at Lena in Toronto and learned so much about Argentina and its wine industry. Hosted by Ariel Nunez Porolli, GM at Vina Cobos, and Michelle Schromm, Ambassador at Paul Hobbs Wines, we enjoyed a fantastic evening.

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14
Oct
2017

From the desert to Dysart.

Yup - we're back in Halifornia for the penultimate stage of our external additions at Grey Gardens.

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13
Oct
2017

Herewith Caliente

Benjamin Moore's big tip for this year

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12
Oct
2017

Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year event

At The ROM in Toronto

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13
Oct
2017

One white laundry room and a little green paint!

Masking tape is your best friend - apply it carefully!

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10
Oct
2017

About to start a wee paint project!

And a super simple one at that!

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07
Oct
2017

Still super loving our time in Abu Dhabi

Another great day of shows at Yas Mall - the biggest and best shopping mall in Abu Dhabi

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06
Oct
2017

Yas Mall - Fashion Hits Home

So we have started our marathon two shows per day itinerary!

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05
Oct
2017

Good morning from Abu Dhabi!

Blimey, we slept right through!

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04
Oct
2017

So we just landed in Abu Dhabi

We've been simmering this exciting project for a while and have been desperate to tell you all what we're up to!

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08
Sep
2017

Mid Mod MADE!

We show you how to create the Mid Mod period courtesy of some super easy DIY projects

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08
Sep
2017

Soem UBER simple DIY projects to inspire you from a recent Cityline episode

Follow our guide to make these simple decor items for you home!

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04
Sep
2017

Drinks cabinet made from an old carpenters box!

Hope you like this simple project!

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03
Sep
2017

Summer Cabin chill out zone to welcome Fall!

We often think about summery tones and loads of light when we think about summer at the lake...

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01
Sep
2017

A restaurant defo worth trying

We tried out F'Amelia for dinner. Pulled the ole jalopy out of the garage and coasted through Cabbagetown and had what must surely rank as the city's best pizza.

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31
Aug
2017

Blue Blood at Casaloma in Toronto

You may remember that, last Christmas, we decoratated the principal tree at Casaloma in Toronto. It was around that time we fell in love with the historic buidling, wowed by the way in which Nick Di Donato of Liberty Group and his team, headed up by Holly Stewart, had reignited people's interest in the historic site.

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29
Aug
2017

Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa

Blimey - are we REALLY already back in Toronto?

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27
Aug
2017

A painting we bought in Grand Cayman a few years ago

The story of the little bird trying to help humanity is so powerful

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26
Aug
2017

House search Grand Cayman

So we're down in Grand Cayman again - one of our favourite places in the whole wide world. Having decided to buy up a piece of paradise we've looked at SO many properties during our last two visits. SO SO many. But it's hard to find something that works...

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21
Aug
2017

Klaus Nomi

An extraordinary talent

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19
Aug
2017

Mercedes Maybach

How gorgeous?

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14
Aug
2017

We HAVE to share this remarkable house with you. It was owned by Serbian born textile designer Bernat Klein and his wonderful wife Margaret.

We have such fond memories of this place...

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10
Aug
2017

How super dreamy do these Peace Lilies look when presented like this?

It's not what you've got but what you do with it that counts!

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05
Aug
2017

Do you remember boudoir photography from the 1980s?

When men and women had shadowy touched up photo sets made in an attempt to titillate onlookers?

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03
Aug
2017

Today we are super crushing on this simple dining chair from CB2.

So simple, yet so stylish...

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01
Aug
2017

Got me a hair did!

SOOOO pleased with it!

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28
Jul
2017

Diner en Blanc Toronto

Excited to report that we're hosting Dîner en Blanc - Toronto, a dripping deluxe 'all weather event' which will take place no matter the climatic situation. The date is August 17th!

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20
May
2017

Harry Styles doing Carpool Karaoke

AWESOME!

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18
May
2017

More funky farmhouse DIY's

As seen on Cityline - weekdays at 9am

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18
May
2017

Nailing the funky farmhouse look - on a strict budget...

As seen on Cityline, Canada's popular morning show...

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18
May
2017

Throwback Thursday

To the cover of HOSS magazine!

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18
May
2017

Two day booze dodgers

We're on it!

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14
May
2017

Cheer to the team at Collingwood Whisky for this lovely gift!

As Scots and whisky fans in Canada, it's somewhat satisfying to find an 'amber nectar' brand with such sound, local values... but such a strong, international vision.

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09
May
2017

Thibaut Design

Tonight we're spreading the love to Thibaut who've supplied all manner of dreamy wallpaper for our various UK, Canadian and Australian TV shows and client projects during the last decade.

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06
May
2017

Another weekend tip sheet

This time we're all about the 'hipster'...

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06
May
2017

Our guide to taking ex hotel furniture and making it over...

Follow our simple guide and jooooosh up basic items!

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04
May
2017

Blimey - a pic of Colin?

Dat's unusual!

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04
May
2017

It's Tuesday. Guess it's just another average day. But is that how we should face it? HELL NO!

Let's embrace the week's fifth day - and 'gie it laldy!' That's Scottish for 'knock its socks off.'

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04
May
2017

How time changes things!

The view from our cabin...

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03
May
2017

Gobble Jugs

D'you guys remember them?

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03
May
2017

Cityline - Pink and Black

We love the trend for all things 'blush'...

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30
Apr
2017

A selection of C+J Home bed in a bag linen sets!

Dreamy new linens! Find our range in stores like Homesense and Winners and Marshalls...

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30
Apr
2017

The Italian Job - Just a little heads up from us - ahead of time - about a project we are doing with Buttle UK

We've only occasionally asked for charitable support from you guys via social media...but this is another charity association about which we feel soooo strongly.

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29
Apr
2017

Still searching for one of these beauties in the Toronto or wider Ontario area.

We were about to set of and look at one in Stratford the other day until we realized it was Stratford Quebec and not Stratford Ontario. Dafties!

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28
Apr
2017

BEAMER!

To the power of SIX!

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28
Apr
2017

Happy Anniversary to us!

On this day, April 28th Nineteen Canteen, dinosaurs roamed the earth. Victoria was on the throne. Television was still in black and white... and Henry Ford had just launched the Model T.

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15
Apr
2017

If you're a Harry Potter fan, you'll appreciate this pic taken in Scotland earlier this week by my sister @lettyp1

We can't stop looking at this image: such fair beauty in our homeland.

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11
Apr
2017

Way Back Wednesday

This was 10 years ago!

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07
Apr
2017

Heading to the National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards in Toronto.

Looking forward to an informative evening...

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05
Apr
2017

So we switched up the light fitting in our condo.

Down came the wicker fixture (we'll spray it white and eventually reemploy it at the beach house) and up went this multi armed giant with its six filament bulbs.

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02
Apr
2017

LOVE this!

A lil' Mid Mod and a splash of yellow...

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29
Mar
2017

This boy, Beamer!

We loves us our lil' black kitty!

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26
Mar
2017

Yellow is FUN!

Hard to believe this room was from 2007!

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25
Mar
2017

Ralph Lauren fabrics

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO dreamy

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25
Mar
2017

We have long since lived by this mantra, and other mantras like it. Birds of a feather stick together, right?

That's why, we imagine, those by whom we're surrounded 'get it', understanding, as they do, that so much of the negativity we encounter can be turned inside out - with a little massage and tweaking - to tempt positive results.

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24
Mar
2017

FRIYAY!

Need we say more?

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20
Mar
2017

We're so interested by this structure

Though we've no idea that which it represents...

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19
Mar
2017

Blue for you?

So we have - literally - taken a new 18'x10' storage locker to make way for our blue period.

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18
Mar
2017

So - would you?

Just trying to get a handle on your affection for full throttle colour... in a world where 50 shades of grey prevail.

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16
Mar
2017

Happy St Patricks day!

Any excuse to partaaaaaay!

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15
Mar
2017

Throwback Thursday

Colin and Justin - reimagined!

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14
Mar
2017

Matey bath foam

Today, for some reason, we find ourselves singing the lyrics. "Your Matey's a bottle of fun, you put me in the bath, I'm loved by everyone, I'm always good for a laugh. And then I pray to tell, I clean the bath as well."

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12
Mar
2017

Even in teutonic black and white, we took this pic' last summer, our cottage looks way warmer than it does in full colour at this time of year.

Aye, it's currently frigid up there. So we're glad to be in the city where it's way warmer.

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11
Mar
2017

The perfect shelfie?

Fancy a lil' DIY project? Here's an easy breezy wee job to get you started.

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10
Mar
2017

Colin+Justin Home - in stores like Homesense and Marshalls

Our wolf shaped burnished metal bottle openers (part of a wider animal themed range) are a HOWL!

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09
Mar
2017

International Womens Day, 2017

We fully support each of the good women and the wonderful girls we have the very great fortune to know and love.

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09
Mar
2017

Kitchen dreams.

Though maybe with a lil' more closed storage too. But this vibe, certainly.

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07
Mar
2017

Super nice kitchen

Can't even begin to tell you how much we love this kitchen, as featured in @elledecorationuk

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07
Mar
2017

By now trademark C&J - that woody sandwich of warm timber ceilings and cosy lumber floors.

With white painted drywall - and a zillion and one textural layers - between.

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05
Mar
2017

Good morning from The Beamer. Wrap up warm, says he!

Aye - it's a chilly one. With more cold coming....

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03
Mar
2017

MEIOMI Pinot Noir

This Pinot Noir by @meiomiwines was introduced to us by our pal Tina Holmes @tinalovespinot - and we've been hooked ever since.

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02
Mar
2017

Breaking news - Terracotta? In a C&J scheme? WHAAAAAAAAAAT?

After years of terracotta avoidance (long story) we're finally ready to consider welcoming the reddish brown tone back into our roster!

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02
Mar
2017

Taste. Such a funny thing, huh?

Matters cyclical mean that we - just like everyone else - chop and change our schematic affections as time endures...

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27
Feb
2017

Clear skies, Toronto. At home writing newspaper columns. And mixing cocktails. Listening to the Honeymoon Lana Del Rey album

Currently loving her melancholic, maudlin tones. Aye, we're slowly falling in love with this woman. As we do EVERY time we open a fresh bottle of bourbon...

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22
Feb
2017

Fresh summery holiday vibes. The ultimate shelfie?

Here's a simple project which we hope will inspire...

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14
Feb
2017

Jassa at Ikea

This collection is going to have massive appeal - we're certain.

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11
Feb
2017

Hey lovelies! As much as I would like to answer each of you personally for all the lovely birthday messages, I just could never keep up.

SO - I'll use the book of face to cheer you all in one fell swoop.

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08
Feb
2017

Lobby at The Kimpton Seafire Resort+Spa

Now we're back in chilly Canada, it's sooooo warming to look back at our recent trip to Grand Cayman

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07
Feb
2017

Will the sunshine ever come back to Canada?

This summer shot of us in our old Merc' reminded us just how icy it is in Toronto of late.

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06
Feb
2017

SIMPLE DIY!

We used sections of discarded palettes

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03
Feb
2017

Properly teary to be leaving this sanctuary, this haven from the wider world, a world which seems to be getting crazier every time we read a story or open a newspaper.

Guess we just want to send you love and light and peace.

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02
Feb
2017

Hotel lobby interior design gorgeousness

This vignette is in the foyer of The Kimpton in Grand Cayman. Super sweet, right?

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01
Feb
2017

Clever concrete floor

Kimpton _ Grand Cayman

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31
Jan
2017

Swimming with the denizens of the deep!

Blimey - swimming at Sting Ray City. ASTOUNDING!

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30
Jan
2017

Come on now. Seriously. How are we EVER gonna stick to our regime with sweet satanic indulgence at every flipping turn?

Yup - breakfasts at The Kimpton are deluxe!

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29
Jan
2017

Canoeing? Kayaking?

Look at these gorgeously colour water crafts!

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28
Jan
2017

HOT HOT HOT SUN!

Having an Alice in Wonderland moment in these giant spinning top lawn chairs at The Kimpton.

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27
Jan
2017

More Grand Cayman joy

Can we say RELAXED to the power of ten? Look at this view from our room. Out across the manicured Kimpton gardens and on to the sea...

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27
Jan
2017

Just heading in for breakfast at The Kimpton

Through these gorgeous MAHOOOOOSIVE doors!

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26
Jan
2017

Grand Cayman

One of our FAVOURITE destinations...

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21
Jan
2017

Cityline! And some fun DIY from us...

Searching out some cash conscious design? Look no further!

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20
Jan
2017

COMPETITION TIME!

We have 30 pairs of FREE tickets to meet us at The GTA Home and Reno Show. We'll be storming the main stage at 1pm on Saturday the 18th February and YOU could be in our audience with hugs and signed pics immediately after out appearance!

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11
Jan
2017

Ice Hotel Quebec - continuing Colin's birthday week!

This city is proving to be utterly marvellous. Not sure what we'd expected - but it's even better than we'd hoped it would be...

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10
Jan
2017

Quebec - for thou art belle. What an amazing place in which to spend Colin's birthday. Yup - 21 again!

In Quebec, Christmas street decorations remain for another couple of weeks until the forthcoming winter festival is over.

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10
Jan
2017

Just arrived in Quebec

Jumped THE most convenient Porter flight from Billy Bishop and 90 minutes later we touched down. Just arrived at our hotel. WOW!

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09
Jan
2017

Taking Colin to Quebec City tomorrow. A little bit of work - but mostly for his birthday.

And don't worry: we'll be writing about the trip in our columns so we'll fill you in on our exploits - as Europeans, we're super excited to discover that which many have described as a little bit of old Europe... right here in Canada.

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08
Jan
2017

Lol - we do not always do rustic modern, cabin style and country, you know.!

Here's a little salon, with a traditional feel, which we created using our trademark C&J panelling, gold accents and sofas which we custom manufactured in this interesting blue shade.

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07
Jan
2017

Today's a work from home kinda day...

And those kind of days can be super productive...

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06
Jan
2017

Beamer

We LOVE our cat!

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01
Jan
2017

Happy New Year from both of us! We're up at the cottage hence the picture of Grey Gardens

Can you believe it's 2017?

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27
Dec
2016

Heading back to the lake in the next couple of days. Got renters due at Plan B so that means we got a whole load of prepping to work through. But we are gonna have a few days relaxation into the bargain. Prolly stay for New Year too.

What d'you guys have planned to welcome in 2017?

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26
Dec
2016

This was a news story from before Christmas but we are posting it today to remind you that our tree at Casa Loma is still available for viewing!

Yup - the best part of 40 feet high and sporting 1,500 Christmas baubles and 3,000 twinkling lights, our festive arbor will remain in position as the central feature of this years "When You Wish Upon A Star' celebrations at Casa Loma.

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25
Dec
2016

Happy Christmas 2016

It's been a mixed year, for us certainly, but we'd like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas.

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20
Dec
2016

This picture was taken by me on the birthday of Mum, two years ago today. The 20th of December. At Coul House, her favourite - by far - Scottish afternoon tea haunt.

I always thought she looked so wonderfully regal in this portrait. She was - and is - Queen Ryan to Colette, Carmel, Damian and me, and Mum Ryan to Colin, Alan, David and Tricia.

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16
Dec
2016

You checked out the Moen range yet?

Visit the website (www.moen.ca) and see some gorgeous kitchen 'jewellery' - our name for taps and faucets! if you're replacing you entire kitchen, Moen hardwares would be a great finishing touch. Alternatively, if you're enhancing a current scheme to add a few modern updates - try a spot of what we call 'counterscaping' by adding modern touches to existing space.

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16
Dec
2016

Before and after, you say? But of course - say we!

For our client (who asked us to create the cottage vibe in her tiny city house) we turned serious tricks.

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12
Dec
2016

Some alternative festive decor ideas whipped up by us of you...

Sometimes everything you need to set a Christmas vibe is already lying around.

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11
Dec
2016

Saddened to hear of AA Gill's death.

After a short illness the revered writer just passed away.

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09
Dec
2016

Christmas future...

Again - this pic is part of the Christmas feature on this blog...

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09
Dec
2016

Christmas present

This pic is part of our Christmas countdown

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09
Dec
2016

Blimey, is it really only 15 days until Mr. Claus pours his merry yield into stockings everywhere?

Yup, before you can say Mariah (S)Carey, it'll be Christmas Eve and you'll be panicking about last minute cadeaux whilst loading your drinks cart with enough spirit to take down the most hardened festive boozer. This in mind, we've composed there looks for you style hungry delectation - each snapped in our own condo. Enjoy!

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07
Dec
2016

Cityline - our Pendleton inspired room set

We're major fans of this motif so we're thrilled to see it being enjoyed by an army of new admirers!

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06
Dec
2016

Risky business?

So this morning we are pushing, shoving and squeezing ourselves RIGHT out of our comfort zones.

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05
Dec
2016

Flippin' heck!

Okay...so this one looks like it requires a LOT of work, even for adept renovators like ourselves! Jeeeeeesh!

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03
Dec
2016

Health kick update.

We're in seriously healthy mode (no booze for over a month) and a strict (but careful) eating plan, Justin's lost 17.5 pounds and Colin 13 pounds.

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03
Dec
2016

Fairytale of New York

Oh such a good song...

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02
Dec
2016

Got a day off today. And the sun is SOOOOOOO bright in Toronto...

So we're heading out in the old jalopy. Normally we 'wrap' our old 280SL by mid November, but the weather has been astounding in Canada so the soft top is still down and the wheels still turning. For the time being, certainly...

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02
Dec
2016

Colin's version of Only You by Yazoo

Another one of many C&J recorded tracks!

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02
Dec
2016

Starry Starry Night - sung by Justin. Just for fun - not a commercial venture!

Hope you enjoy the wee song. A personal fave...

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18
Nov
2016

It is with a heavy, heavy heart that I whisper we lost our dear Mum at 7pm, UK time, yesterday.

Sad times indeed... xx

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13
Nov
2016

A thought for today...

It really is true, right?

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10
Nov
2016

We met the lads from The Wanted a few years back at a Sunday Mail event in Scotland and they were super nice. All of them. Shame they split and stuff...

Anyway Nathan Sykes, one of the boys, has this new release and it's sooooooo good (I know, I know, we're far too grown up to go all teeny bop, yada yada) but this boy can sing. No, like REALLY sing.

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06
Nov
2016

So it is the 5th of November. One month after we traditionally have our summer car wrapped and sent into cryonic suspension until the warm weather comes back.

And it's STILL top down weather. Nearly 17 degrees!

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05
Nov
2016

So it is the 5th of November. One month after we traditionally have our summer car wrapped and sent into cryonic suspension until the warm weather comes back.

And it's STILL top down weather. Nearly 17 degrees!

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03
Nov
2016

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Listen. Just listen. And let this haunting rendition of one of our favourite songs (sung by Israel, a gentle, gentle man who's sadly no longer of this mortal coil) soothe you.

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01
Nov
2016

Legends of Horror show at Casaloma, Toronto

Outstanding. Just outstanding. In such a brilliant background as the castle gardens - and the underground corridors that connect everything - the event organisers threw an amazing themed party.

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31
Oct
2016

Gorgeous tile from Saltillo

We're doing a dreamy transformation at the moment of a 'last decorated in the 1980's' Bloor West Village bungalow, and we're doing the entire rear wall and floor of the main bathroom with this tile.

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29
Oct
2016

Hello Vancouver!

Yup - we're in town for a few days and we couldn't be happier!

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26
Oct
2016

Blimey - Casa Loma at dusk. Stunning.

An exquisite building!

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24
Oct
2016

Here's a wee peek at some of our new additions to the 'Colin+Justin Home' line...

Yup - long live the cottage!

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23
Oct
2016

Vancouver here we come!

Super excited to be appearing at the Vancouver Home and Design Show this coming weekend!

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22
Oct
2016

He's CRAFTY!

Fancy a couple of wee craft projects to make you weekend tick along!?

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22
Oct
2016

A peek into our Toronto bathroom...

Lashings of weighty marble and lots of mirror

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20
Oct
2016

A little C&J shower room inspiration for you lovelies: a signature C&J aesthetic - cedar ceilings and black Rubinet faucets and fittings coupled with geo tile and wood look ceramics.

An outsize frameless glass screen partitions wet from dry areas.

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19
Oct
2016

Come join us on Instagram - the brighter, pictorial side!

Click our link, follow, and join our Insta party!

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17
Oct
2016

Lisa Dawson Blog

Having been away working in Canada and Australia for so long it's always lovely when we do media in Britain.

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16
Oct
2016

As major Merc' fans, it was fun to be featured in Auto Trader

Have a read! Most folk probably don't realise we're such petrol heads. We could take an engine apart and put it back together in a heartbeat. We learned about cars when we were skint and living in Glasgow - and studied what we need to allow us to avoid auto shop costs wherever possible.


We've always loved classic vehicles but the Benz is our fave...

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16
Oct
2016

I Could Be Happy

This Altered Images song takes us back.

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16
Oct
2016

So give us a basic white kitchen...and we'll go to town!

Previously a white Ikea kitchen. But we saw potential...

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16
Oct
2016

LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil - we attended the final evening show, last night.

Today's matinee (get a ticket if you can) will see the curtain pulled on Cirque's Mexican inspired extravaganza, right here in Toronto.

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15
Oct
2016

It's it's a bedroom blitz!

Take one plain white room, chop part of the space off to accommodate a bathroom and go wild with layering!

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16
Oct
2016

Western Red Cedar

Today we're filming a fun training video for The Western Red Cedar Association...

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15
Oct
2016

So we took a down at heels log cabin...

And reimagined it...

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14
Oct
2016

C&J cottage bedroom before shot

This one is actually a work in progress...

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14
Oct
2016

Cottage bedroom designed by us..

Guess it's what we do. Here's the master suite after shot from our principal cottage as featured during Cabin Pressure on @cottagelife.

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13
Oct
2016

Plan B - our favourite project thus far...

Will this be where YOU spend Thanksgiving next year?

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13
Oct
2016

A Hipster Harvest?

Thinking out of the box: literally. Taking 'one' object and repeating it many times is a greta way to amplify design...

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13
Oct
2016

All that glitters...

Adding just a whisper of gold to an otherwise washy, lakeside scene.

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12
Oct
2016

Oh Canada!

We're back! It was a longer flight than normal for us...

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10
Oct
2016

The Wolseley - London.

While restauarants 'in favour' come and go, the Wolseley's popularity endures...

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09
Oct
2016

London, innit!?

SOOOOO good being back in London town.

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09
Oct
2016

Colin and Justin bedroom project at Plan B

Vive la difference!

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09
Oct
2016

Grey Gardens - The cottage from Cabin Pressure Season 2

Blimey - it's Autumn again. Here's a wee pic of what it's like at our lakeside bolthole as the temperatures dip...

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08
Oct
2016

A sad though happy story. This is a little rotisserie near our first London flat. It holds a special place in our hearts.

Many years ago, when living in London, we'd venture in for dinner after filming our BBC show 'Million Pound Property Experiment'. To cut a long story short(er) we got to know a girl called Katie who worked there. Over time she learned we had a cat called Felix, the last of our 2 old boys, who was by this time 18.

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07
Oct
2016

LONDON CALLING!

It seems ages since we were here. Lol, it IS ages since we were here.

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06
Oct
2016

Factory chic? Need some info?

Stand by to be informed. As seen on Cityline

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06
Oct
2016

Industrial Revolution chic?

We've got ya covered!

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02
Oct
2016

Joan Collins dazzles in London

Dazzling - as always!

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30
Sep
2016

LOVING being home in Glasgow!

Day two and the jet lag is easing...

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30
Sep
2016

Grilled Cheese Melt Down in Glasvegas...

Nom nom friggin' nom...

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28
Sep
2016

Oh hello, Glasgow.

We'll be seeing you shortly.

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15
Sep
2016

Today we got werk, werk werk but we'll be making time for fun, fun fun too.

Particularly this evening. Finishing the designs for a few eps' of Cityline and then rounding off the afternoon with a Canadian Living shoot.

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10
Sep
2016

David Bowie on the Dick Caveat show, 1974.

We've long since loved this clip. Look our for the Bowie's uber shoulder pads, a serious amount of hair lacquer... and a very young Luther Vandross on back up vocals.

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13
Aug
2016

Our Huffington Post feature - what colour can do for you...

This one's from a while back but we're working on a high colour project at the moment so we thought we'd post it again...

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06
Aug
2016

HELP! Any of our peeps wanna shed some light on the best type of A/C for cottage? Fixed? Portable?

The heat in Hali is currently SO intense we're considering cooling. Having avoided it in the past...

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26
Jul
2016

Ripley's Aquarium and CN Tower

It's fun being a tourist in our own city!

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20
Jul
2016

Thank you!

It's good to have you support!

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17
Jul
2016

The Beamer countdown starts here!

Two days to go!

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26
Jun
2016

Happy Birthday to the beautiful and certainly iconic CN Tower. 40 years old today!

Still a baby. Awwww!

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19
Jun
2016

We shall forever be absorbed by black trim, brown leather sofas, wood floors and book stacks.

That particular aesthetic courses through our veins like a bullet train dashing between cities.

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30
May
2016

An interesting read in Playback

For any of you guys who wonder hoe TV shows come about...

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08
Jun
2016

Howdie to everyone on this lovely Wellness Wednesday

Dirty dawgs - will we EVER learn to hide our pins? Do we REALLY plan to behave like this in polite company? Tisk tisk.

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07
Jun
2016

We's CRAFTY!

Here's a wee podcast with House and Home TV

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04
Jun
2016

Being that it's National Hug Your Cat Day National Hug Your Cat Day, here's a wee poem we wrote while our boy was still with us. Ten years ago, before he slipped this mortal coil...

We miss Felix and his brother Winston SOOO much...

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14
May
2016

You are the sunroom of our life!

Here's a link to the sunroom episode of our Cottage Life show... A massive from the ground up build!

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08
May
2016

Fun wee battle!

Truth is the competition was exciting!

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08
May
2016

GOOD MORNING CANADA!

Trumping jet lag (after a nine hour sleep *did someone say red wine?*) and waking up to a stunning morning in Toronto.

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04
May
2016

Scotland. Invergordon. 8.45pm. Wednesday.

Across a remote, craggy shore line the wind blows, relentlessly battering the hills and moving the inky waters.

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19
Apr
2016

It's National Karaoke Week!

Here's a wee song by us - a cover of Take That's 'Rule The World'

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17
Apr
2016

ROASTING IN TORONTO!

Jeeesh! Who else in their condo has been TOTALLY caught short by TODAY'S sudden temperature lift?

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17
Apr
2016

So Reno Rumble is getting closer to the nail biting final!

Stay tuned and see who wins this colossal renovation showdown!

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14
Apr
2016

Rebarn - a success story that just grows and grows...

Thrilled to see these guys getting the recognition they deserve...

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13
Apr
2016

So today is national Scrabble Day!

One of our fave board games at the cottage! Which is where we're heading shortly. Anyways

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12
Apr
2016

Bizzzzziiiiieeeee wee day!

Up at the crack of dawn and off to CHCH in Hamilton

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12
Apr
2016

MAKEOVER TAKEOVER! Today we have heisted the W Network Instagram page to celebrate tonight's premiere of Game of Homes.

Dive aboard!

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07
Apr
2016

HOSS magazine shoot

As fans of this mag we were double excited to be asked to appear as cover stars!

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31
Mar
2016

A lil 'Throwback Thursday' pic!

This was from ten years past when we hosted The Farm on Ch 5 in The UK!

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29
Mar
2016

Mirror mirror on the wall...

Wanna save a little cash, without sacrificing style?

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29
Mar
2016

A lil wee peek into our Toronto condo bathroom.

We kept everything neat and clean with Silver Wave stone cladding using Ciot marble.

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29
Mar
2016

Hurrah! It's Tuesday!

Make this day count!

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29
Mar
2016

Thrift store decor and hotel consignment store shopping.

If we can avoid overspending - WE WILL!

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29
Mar
2016

Western Red Cedar

We love this wood genus and it has SOOOOO made cottage time way better!

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27
Mar
2016

Alternate sources of decor

A farm sale, local markets and junk stores...

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27
Mar
2016

Maxing up space in a tight shower room

Here's a little bathroom reno' we did for Cabin Pressure. Wedge cute lived edged lumber vanity, amorphic stone vessel sink and slick marble tile x

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27
Mar
2016

Proud to be judging the new season of Reno Rumble!

Hope you guys enjoyed our arrival on last night's show!

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27
Mar
2016

Sunny yellow spring decor

A vignette we created for this week's Cityline

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27
Mar
2016

A bedroom project - as part of Season 2 Cabin Pressure.

We LOVE the huge ceiling height in this project - but it wasn't always like this!

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27
Mar
2016

Thrift store decor on a budget!

Sometimes we have huge client budgets to master our reversions - and sometimes we like to show what can be done with a really tight spend...

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26
Mar
2016

'Hipster Harvest'

This project was super easy!

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26
Mar
2016

House and Home crafting video

It's amazing what you can do with some shells and a mirror!

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23
Mar
2016

Fancy a lil' kitchen sink drama? On a budget?

Then be inspired by our cost clipped kitchen reno!

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22
Mar
2016

A quick budget TV show reno from our Home Heist days...

Style needn't break the bank...

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21
Mar
2016

Fun springtime decor from Dollarama? In our hands - YES!

Get creative!

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20
Mar
2016

Mixing wood in the bedroom...

Here's a wee account of how it should be done!

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20
Mar
2016

Media tour - Vancouver and Calgary

We'll probably go a wee bit quiet on our blog posts over the next couple of days...

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08
Mar
2016

Canadian Screen Awards 2016 - we co host several awards...

LOVE this type of project!

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07
Mar
2016

TORONTO calling!

Wow - that was a short trip to Glasgow!

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06
Mar
2016

Family times

Up north near Inverness with my brother to visit our Mum...

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05
Mar
2016

GLASGOW calling!

Aye, we're safely back at home in Glasgow!

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21
Feb
2016

FINAL DAY OF FILMING the Oz show on which we're working...

Fact - we have LOVED filming in Australia. It's been EPIC...

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20
Feb
2016

Andy Warhol exhibition - Melbourne Gallery of Contemporary Art

Need we say more?

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19
Feb
2016

Hanging Rock

You probably remember the film 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'?

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20
Feb
2016

Great Ocean Road - HOLY CRAP!

So we hired a car and went for a massive ocean side drive to see The Twelve Apostles...

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19
Feb
2016

Filming almost complete

We've had to keep quiet re content because the network are about to do a pro' news release...

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16
Feb
2016

Heston Blumenthal - Dinner

Holy crap - AWESOME

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15
Feb
2016

Filming, filming filming

So we've done loads on this new project already!

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11
Feb
2016

St Kilda

We've been to Oz loads of times over the last couple of years and St Kilda remains a fave Melbourne neighbourhood...

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06
Feb
2016

We've started filming the new Oz show on which we're appearing...

Still can't say what it is but we're working with some STELLAR Aussie talent! A couple of faces you already know and love!

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05
Feb
2016

Settling into Melbourne

Hellooooo!

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03
Feb
2016

Arrived in Melbourne. HOLY CRAP WE ARE POOPED!

But we're here - and it feels GOOD!

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30
Jan
2016

We've added a raft of HGTV Home Heist 'before and afters' on Facebook...

Click on the link below to view the changes! Hosting this show on HGTV Canada, our fondness for drama came through loud and clear!

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09
Jan
2016

A lil' peek into our Toronto condo bathroom...

Lots of darkest stone, ample lighting and a trough sink...

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04
Jan
2016

We LOVE supporting young businesses as you probably know - and we like to shop local whenever we can.

SO - we're doubly happy to recommend an awesome company who worked with us on Cabin Pressure 3.

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03
Jan
2016

Bunkie extravaganza...

The perfect rental bunkie?

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02
Jan
2016

It works!

Double excited!

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02
Jan
2016

Finger dose keeeeeeeys!

Tap tap, baby!

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02
Jan
2016

Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. What?

Plus ca change...

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31
Dec
2015

Happy New Year when it comes!

Welcoming in 2016...

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26
Nov
2015

Red alert - a jaunty kitchen by us - as seen in the Toronto Sun...

If high drama is your thing...

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14
Nov
2015

The lowdown on splash back versus back splash - as seen in our Toronto Sun column -

Langauge dictates that in the UK we say back splash and in Canada splash back...

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05
Nov
2015

Just keeping you lovelies apprised of progress at 'Plan B'.

Our build is now marching at break neck speed because the weather has suddenly turned AWESOME.

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05
Nov
2015

Just a few wee highlights of 'Colin and Justin Home' - in stores now cross Canada and The USA.

Dreamy affordable home wares...

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05
Nov
2015

'Colin and Justin Home' tartan trimmed crockery...

The party starts here!

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05
Nov
2015

"Colin and Justin Home'

Dreamy products...

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05
Nov
2015

Colin and Justin Home

Dreamy things

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04
Nov
2015

Tile Tastic

Still working away on Plan B...

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01
Nov
2015

HELP! We're feeling SOOOOO under pressure. We need your best wishes (pretty please?) to assist as we choose the winning couple of this season's Game of Homes on W Network

Over the last few weeks (ably assisted by a troop of celebrity guest judges) we've been shooting at a secret location, during which time FOUR couples have been redesigning formerly run down houses. And slowly turning them into homes...

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24
Oct
2015

Hello. Adele.

We're weeping...

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16
Oct
2015

A room in need of assistance?

Lol - we aim to please. Yup - we can fix anything!

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16
Oct
2015

We beautify, therefore we are. This grungy Australian home was recently brightening with our healing Scottish magic sticks for The Living Room.

To embrace the sunlight that abounds in Oz, we added a fresh summer palette. Sweet huh?

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09
Oct
2015

Blue Jays defeat. So upsetting. And yes, we know it's only sport - but to see so many people SO sad around our hood is just, well, so sad.

Sport is SO important here in Canada and it joins people together in so many ways.

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07
Oct
2015

There is NO way we're settling in for the night without sending out a MASSIVE shout out to this awesome company - Boys with Big Decks

Our project at Plan B is proving to be WAY more work than anyone reckoned, and our deck (or at least the prospect of building it on time) was fast becoming an issue....

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07
Oct
2015

In another scene today - while filming Cabin Pressure for Cottage Life - we took to the air with our electrical wizard Steve of Churko Electrical, Haliburton. Trump that, bitches!

Our sparky is also a qualified pilot with his own 1961 Piper aircraft! Gentleman that he is, he offered to take us to the skies so we could observe Plan B from a whole new perspective.

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06
Oct
2015

You'd tell us the truth, wouldn't you? That's why we adore our super engaged, super interactive and super friendly social media army. You don't blow smoke up our asses and you always tell it like it is. We ADORE this honest dialogue. Please and thank

Anyhoo - we just found this jumbo, touchy feely, tactile 'thingy' in a thrift store and fell head over heels in love.

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05
Oct
2015

An, erm, radical before and after. Our brief was to create a luxe hotel bathroom chic vibe.

We love The Savoy and Claridges - and all those other beautiful Capital outposts whose interiors transcend time - so we set to work.

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27
Sep
2015

Fancy a reminder of our first cabin EVER? 3 years back - but now replaying on Cottage Life ?

We hope you can catch the repeats. In the meantime, here are some still and clips to keep you going

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18
Sep
2015

SUPER tickled by this easy project built on set today during Cabin Pressure

FREE kayak dock storage!

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07
Sep
2015

Congratulations to Zeke and Sarah - winners of our 'Spend a day with C&J at their Cabin Pressure cottage' contest.

From thousands of entries, the team at The Toronto Sun pulled the winners and we all had a fantabulous time.

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06
Sep
2015

A simple wee thought for today

Neither of us ever had a grandfather. That said, had we been blessed, we imagine they'd have taught us lessons like this.

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03
Sep
2015

Time for a little design inspiration?

Here goes...

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03
Sep
2015

And now time for even more design inspiration!

Here goes with a quick plan...

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27
Aug
2015

Well no one can say we do not enjoy a little decorative whimsy, now and then!

Here's a whacky scheme for a brave client...

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25
Aug
2015

So you'll need to look closely at this pic to see that which actually happened.

LOTS of changes...

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17
Aug
2015

Come on now - walnut and leather detail Mid Mod chair from Homesense.

Gorgeous...

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15
Aug
2015

Toronto house redesign...

Today, sitting at our drawing boards, initializing plans for a monolithic reworking of a client home in Toronto's Forest Hill, we're drawing inspiration from our own house in Glasvegas.

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15
Aug
2015

PLAN B!

Ladies and Gentlemen! It gives us GREAT pleasure to introduce you, for the VERY first time, to our new cottage: 'PLAN B'.

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11
Aug
2015

Sometimes the best inspiration we can find is derived from our own stable!

Here's the cottage family room we designed for season one of Cabin Pressure. It remains a favourite scheme...

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11
Aug
2015

Sometimes the best inspiration we can find is derived from our own stable!

Here's the cottage family room we designed for season one of Cabin Pressure. It remains a favourite scheme...

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10
Aug
2015

Upcycle? Repurpose? It's our stock in blinkin' trade...

It's amazing what you can do with a little time and a limited budget...

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07
Aug
2015

Discovery Dream Homes

So more info!

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02
Aug
2015

Bathroom makeovers? We tend to keep our projects really simple.

That's our best advice for 'big ticket' reversions. This project - from our studio - was conduced SEVEN years ago, yet its clean aesthetic transcends time.

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24
Jul
2015

So - do you reckon we can fix this needy plainer than plain room?

OF COURSE WE CAN!

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24
Jul
2015

Friday Fit Out? Leave it to us. We hope our simple 24 Hour Revamp inspires you!

Here's a before and after for your stylistic delectation. A simple transformation that owes more to re colouration and propping than it does 'big build'.

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23
Jul
2015

Do you think we can add a little summer buzz to this room?

Hello? We like to think we can fix any problem, Decoratively speaking at least!

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23
Jul
2015

C&J Morning Makeover - give us your dowdiest rooms and we will kick them in the butt to deliver a fresh new look.

Here's an incredibly easy bedroom makeover: an simple 24 hour fix.

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23
Jul
2015

Ready for a spot of indoor outdoor dining?

Here's our own wee noshing nook (as featured on Cabin Pressure on Cottage Life ) - part of our bunkie episode.

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21
Jul
2015

The Wassily Chair. Designed in 1925 by Marcel Breuer, a (then) Bauhaus apprentice.

We still love this chair...

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19
Jul
2015

Check out this before shot. Was there ever an unrulier room?

Click our next blog post for our room recipe 'save'...

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19
Jul
2015

Hello designistas! It's before and after time. You KNOW we loves us a spot of dramatic before and after alchemy...

And so it came to pass that, from the depths of one of the most crammed, lifeless spaces we've EVER encountered, we championed a dramatic purge and a simple redesign. We also LOVES us a bit of 'de hoarding'...

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09
Jul
2015

Aaaaaagh! LOOK at this kitchen!

It was SOOOOO in need of a reno...

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09
Jul
2015

Here is our after shot - the kitchen is a crucial room to correct - working to the premise that buyers inherit this room fully furnished, it kinda has to be right.

BUT - it's not always about 'washing' the room of all personality.

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08
Jul
2015

This kitchen needs help, right?

Read on to discover how we kicked it in the ass!

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08
Jul
2015

Kitchen refurb? Leave it to us...

We renovate, therefore we are. Here's the same down at heels cook zone... but this time re versioned using IKEA Canada cabinetry. And a splash of Scottish magic...

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07
Jul
2015

Todays up cycle project? Here goes...

We “wrapped” a Malm Ikea cabinet using kitchen worktop - SUCH an easy project!

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07
Jul
2015

What - EVERYTHING from Dollarama?

Yup, pretty much. With the exception of the IKEA Canada console (which we striped with black satin) all components are from The Big D.

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07
Jul
2015

Pretty, springy wallpaper and hand painted furniture in a jaunty tone.

Oh, and a ceiling painted to match.

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05
Jul
2015

Glasgow. Scottish outpost of Ryan McAllister Towers.

Three days and counting!

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05
Jul
2015

Here's the main elevation of the bathroom we featured in The Sun this weekend.

If your online version doesn't have this image - here it is.

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04
Jul
2015

Anchors away! Check out this little DIY project!

And it didn't break the bank...

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04
Jul
2015

So - jet lag HOPEFULLY managed by a long sleep on the Hong Kong to Toronto end of our flight.

Aye - we think we're through this....

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01
Jul
2015

Hello from The Sydney Opera House!

Blimey - we're having SUCH a good time in Australia. And to all of our Oz fans who've sent cards and presses to our hotels - THANK YOU! You are a determined lot and we LOVE how you tracked us down!

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18
Jun
2015

Australia RULES!

Meanwhile - how much are we LOVING Australia?!?!

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04
Jun
2015

So - er, this room needs a re think, right?

Let's see what we can do to turn its fortunes...

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04
Jun
2015

#throwbackthursday design...

Come on - we're realists: we know you won't all like this one.

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01
Jun
2015

Is this THE drabbest loft space ever?

Holy crap - it needs a MAJOR boot in the ass...

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01
Jun
2015

Lofty ambitions?

THIS is what happened when we tackled a warehouse style live/work space. On a STRICT budget.

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27
May
2015

This room, which connected through a flimsy drywall to a smaller bedroom next door - SO needed correction...

Featured as part of Cabin Pressure Season One (in Muskoka) we knew we could liberate the two awkward rooms...

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27
May
2015

Sometimes (just sometimes) it makes more sense to combine two awkward rooms to liberate one extra special room.

In this cottage project, for example, we knocked through the drywall of two side by side bedrooms to reveal this lovely big space.

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25
May
2015

Living room before shot...

Jeeeesh - did this room need a SERIOUS rethink!

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25
May
2015

Okay, okay - time for another before and after!

Lol - when WE upcycle, we truly UPCYCLE! Consider this project where we reused loads of our client's stuff.

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23
May
2015

Just LOOK at this plain living room diner...

But we created maximum visual return for minimal effort...

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23
May
2015

Weekend makeover! Here's what happened when we transformed a Canadian living room / diner.

Sometimes you need only make a small effort to effect BIG decorative change...

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20
May
2015

Want some design inspiration for your next project? Take a look at this teenager bedroom we tackled...

Clearly there were storage and order issues...

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20
May
2015

Reworking a teenager bedroom.

First we had a massive clear out. Then we added new flooring before striping the walls with navy and white latex.

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19
May
2015

Here's a needy dining room...

Pre designer rectification...

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19
May
2015

Another of our before and after combos to send you, inspired (we hope!) into a brand new week!

This one is about balance.

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19
May
2015

Just look at this dowdy wee guest space...

And know that we can fix anything...

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19
May
2015

Wanna tackle a same day reno? This is how...

This is a bedroom we created on STRICTLY limited coin.

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13
May
2015

More awesome design hacks created by us for you!

Hope you enjoy 'em!

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13
May
2015

CHERYL TORRENUEVA!!!!!

Peeps! Do us a wee favour? Pretty please!

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09
May
2015

Want to see a MAHOOOSIVE kitchen reno'?

Just ping our next post to see what we did.

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09
May
2015

Saturday Save! Here's a budget kitchen reno' conducted by us.

First things first - a serious gut down of clutter.

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08
May
2015

Wanna see how we fix this kitchen?

All it needed was a little TLC...

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08
May
2015

Kitchen sink drama

Here's the glorious after shot...

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08
May
2015

Take a look at this kitchen...

Then take a look at it again....

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08
May
2015

Hey good morning! Ready for some stellar design inspiration with STRICTLY LIMITED SPEND? Well then sit back and enjoy: here's a budget kitchen reno' by us.

ABRACADABRA!

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06
May
2015

This hallways is about to get a MASSIVE transformation...

Simply jump to our next post for the detail!

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06
May
2015

Wednesday tip sheet - a hallway achieved in jing time with a restricted spend...

Sometimes, just sometimes, things aren’t exactly as they seem. Now and then a spot of carefully planned artifice, a little caprice and a touch of illusion are the component parts that bring our schemes alive.

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06
May
2015

UPCYCLE FRENZY!!

Check out our next post to see how we transform this credenza!

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06
May
2015

Wednesday Wonder: God, we LOVE to joosh!

Here's how we transformed a late 'Mid Mod' style cabinet into a chic lil' Pinterest bound credenza.

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05
May
2015

Parker Barrow collection

LOVE THIS RANGE!!

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04
May
2015

UPCYCLE JOY ON CITYLINE!!! Palette sofa...

Tomorrow on @cityline we're on the skids! Yup, we've designed a backyard vignette with a sofa made from skids/palettes. Each one cost $5 and we used 13 in total to make a sectional chesterfield and a coffee table on wheels.

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02
May
2015

Looks like our old boy picked up!!

Mixed Marque Marriage?

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02
May
2015

Bunkie Blog - cheers to the team at Cottage Life for posting....

This week on the blog - bunkie! BUNKIE!!

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01
May
2015

Cheers to Tina Holmes for our inclusion in this collation of revered and esteemed instagram peeps!

Yup - fun to be in such good company and great to see uch an international mix!

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30
Apr
2015

House and Home TV

Hey lovely people! Early bells. We're filming today with the team at House and Home magazine. As well as their publishing are they also have a fun, informative TV show so we're off to talk about Colin & Justin's Cabin Pressureand to make a cute mirror from driftwood.

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29
Apr
2015

Upcycling an old sewing table into a slick bathroom vanity unit!

We LOVE anything that harvests a little of the past - albeit repackaged for the modern day!

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29
Apr
2015

Sshhh! Don't tell anyone. Here's a lil' peek, pre broadcast, at a guest bedroom corner in GreyGardens

And it couldn't be simpler!

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28
Apr
2015

Now YOU can play catch up with Cabin Pressure!

And there's LOADS of fun and design wisdom in store!

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27
Apr
2015

Come on - who is getting freaked out at the prospect of bug season? Black flies? Mozzies? Which type of entomological pest most scares you?

And what do YOU do to protect yourself from invasion?

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27
Apr
2015

Happy Monday to one and all!

Wherever you are, and in whichever part of the world, may your curtains hang floor length, and may your paint roll on smoothly!

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25
Apr
2015

Edmonton Cottage Life and Cabin Show

WOW!!!!! Thank you to everyone who came along to see our show!

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21
Apr
2015

SUCH a sweet wee sofa...

Thoughts?

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15
Apr
2015

Rose toned room high drama?

As much as, in design terms, we do the butch stuff...we can also do the bitch stuff just as well. Butch and bitch? Only one letter difference - I and U. Geddit?

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15
Apr
2015

THIS is how we like to do our teen transitional room basement...

On Cityline this week, we showcased several of our basement projects. In these lower level rooms, our remit is often this: to establish style and function via modest spend. We had great feedback about our downstairs projects so we thought we'd show you another. Fashioned as a secondary living zone for a couple of teenagers, this one is a fun transitional space for the family's younger contingent.

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14
Apr
2015

ROCK OUT PINK!!!

TO THE PIG HEADED, LOATHSOME INTERNET TROLLS WHO DIRECTED ANONYMOUS ATTACKS AT PINK. YOU TOTAL SHIT HEADS. YOU TOTAL, TOTAL SHIT HEADS. MAY THE SPINELESS CRAP THAT POURS FROM YOUR THICK GOBS BE THE VERY VENOM THAT CHOKES YOU.

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14
Apr
2015

Another simple wee project. A touch of brown. A little black. And a spot of yellow. It's all in the mix!

We added an extra dimension to the Ikea wall shelves by sectioning them with black painted dowel. Next, we added glossy wooden lumber flooring to bounce light, chocolate wallpaper - with golden trellis - to add drama and some sparkly finishes, via accessories, to luxe it all up.

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12
Apr
2015

Another lil' wee sneak peek at our bunkie - this time the shower room constructed by Canada Builds.

It's a compendium of DIY projects and reclaimed items. Waste not want not, right?

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12
Apr
2015

Shhhhhhh! Here's a little early look at the four bunk bedded bunkie which we created during Cabin Pressure Season 2.

Last season we went grand scale, with our 'condo in the forest' bunkie - but this time we've mastered a somewhat more intimate guest annex.

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07
Apr
2015

We're heading home!

Joy!

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07
Apr
2015

We LOVE anything red and white...

Here goes with another of our designs...

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07
Apr
2015

Toss pillow number 3!

All these lil' guys bear more than a passing nod to our home from home in Canadaland...

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07
Apr
2015

Another Colin and Justin Home cushion!

Hope you like this part of our home line. It's always fun to create.

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07
Apr
2015

Part of the 'Colin and Justin Home' line...

Find our full collection across Canada in stores like Homesense, Marshalls and Winners.

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22
Mar
2015

WATCH TO WIN one of 6 Electrolux vacuum cleaners!

Cheers to the lovely peeps at Electrolux for prize gifting for you guys!

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22
Mar
2015

GIDDY UP, COUNTRY COWBOYS!!!

Cheers, Carrie Ann - thanks for posting this pic' on Facebook!

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22
Mar
2015

A stolen glance at a corner of the living room we design on Cabin Pressure 2

We've come full circle with our love for brown leather sofas!

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19
Mar
2015

A wee peak at the first of a dozen reveals from Cabin pressure 2

This is a lil' wee corner of our guest room on the series...

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18
Mar
2015

STUNNING credenza

WANT WANT WANT!!!!

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15
Mar
2015

We LOVE a fun wee selfie!

National Home Show selfie today. Our lovely audience weren't shy!!

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05
Mar
2015

HELLISH kids room before shot...

This scene, as we found it, was like a flippin' horror movie...

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05
Mar
2015

Here is the after shot!!

We don't tend to do many kids rooms as free standing projects but, when the opportunity arises as an adjunct to a principal living area transformation, we enjoy doing what we can.

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04
Mar
2015

YOUR most hated word?

Let us know!

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02
Mar
2015

Cottage Bedroom Season One - before shot...

Pretty grungy, huh?

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02
Mar
2015

ABRACADABRA! This is a guest bedroom which we lovingly created on Season 1 of Cabin Pressure.

If you like the red accent, we're certain you'll love what we did with our 'Slanty Shanty' on Season 2.

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02
Mar
2015

Is yours to big? D'you wanna tame it? Is your bedroom proportion simply too much too handle? We have ALL the answers. Here's our guide to making ampler scale a little more manageable...

Here's a project we prepared earlier...

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02
Mar
2015

A bathroom update, if ever there was.

Recipe? De-shag, for starters.

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01
Mar
2015

We decorate. Therefore we are.

Get ready for a major before and after!

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01
Mar
2015

We live to beautify.

Here's a wee before and after from our stable...

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01
Mar
2015

Working from home?

We can help - follow our guide!

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28
Feb
2015

Dress? What dress?

That frock is SOOOOOO yesterday's news...

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27
Feb
2015

Here it is - the classic bistro chair, reversioned!

We're in love with the gentle colour ways...

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22
Feb
2015

We're sunning ourselves but thinking of home...

See you all soon!

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17
Feb
2015

The Carousel Blog

Cheers to this generous blogger for the lovely words....

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02
Feb
2015

Katy Perry

R E S P E C T ! !

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01
Feb
2015

Here's the before shot of a particularly needy room...

But underneath the visual bedlam lay potential...

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01
Feb
2015

A beach inspired haven...

This is how we like our before and afters!

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31
Jan
2015

The story of Katie Cutler and Alan Barnes.

For SO many reasons this warms our hearts.

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28
Jan
2015

Our column in Reno and Decor

Small space living, with a cottage feel?

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27
Jan
2015

Wellness by design?

It's actually fairly simple!

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27
Jan
2015

A wee blast from the past. This is our Toronto condo a few years back...

And now we're about to remodel...

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26
Jan
2015

A set of vases from Dollarama, updated by us...

We used Jenga style blocks and a glue gun to do this...

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26
Jan
2015

Starburst mirror made by us...

Using clothes pegs and embroidery hoops!

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26
Jan
2015

Chandelier trio made by us...

Using embroidery hoops...

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26
Jan
2015

This time a Cityline room set, a little more masculine than the other one...

Hoep you chaps enjoy!

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26
Jan
2015

Soem dreamy new looks!

We created two very different vignettes using product from HomeSense.

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24
Jan
2015

Throwback Thursday.

Second hand does NOT mean second best!

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17
Jan
2015

Life through the lens...

Oh, that dreamy soft focus...

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16
Jan
2015

House and Garden Books....

House and Garden raid their own stylish back catalogue for this, the first in a series of decade by decade books.

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07
Jan
2015

Good deeds - go on: get 'em done!

Why not?

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30
Dec
2014

Ikea strikes again!

Today's top design tip - a five buck solution to help you shelve tricky angles, nooks and crannies.

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28
Dec
2014

Cake stand tree!!

Let the festivities continue!

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17
Dec
2014

A white and black scheme with touches of taupe...

Read all about it here!

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13
Dec
2014

Oh, HELLO Sailor...

Such a lovely product...

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13
Dec
2014

Mouse Trap...

To snap or not to snap...

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11
Dec
2014

We've composed a wee shopping list of snuggly winter blankets...

But which one do YOU prefer?

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09
Dec
2014

Christmas jumper debate!

LET GO!!!!

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09
Dec
2014

Christmas jumper debate!

LET GO!!!!

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07
Dec
2014

Target Australia

Some AWESOME products!

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07
Dec
2014

Hooking up with Cher Cher...

And chatting about the crazy world of design!

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06
Dec
2014

Any ideas what this is?

Yup - we've been crafting...

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06
Dec
2014

Awesome transformation!

LOVE how Martha transformed this generic piece...

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05
Dec
2014

Pantone? Jeeesh...

Pantone 'Colour Of The Year'? Marsala? Meh.

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01
Dec
2014

CUT AND PRINT AND WRAP!!!

After four months of high drama, Cabin Pressure 2 is finally complete!

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24
Nov
2014

Dreamy Colin and Justin Home rugs - available now!

This is just a small part of our home wares range. Check it out!

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23
Nov
2014

Great ingenuity - clever 'virtual' keyboard...

Sometimes clever is genius...

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20
Nov
2014

How to make a fab steam punked lamp! As seen on Cityline...

We've composed a shopping list and a how to guide. It's actually fairly straight forward.

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18
Nov
2014

Faux taxidermy...

While sourcing bits and pieces for last minute cottage styling we came across this piece...

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16
Nov
2014

We've just posted a few cute cottage shelf ideas on our Cabin Pressure Facebook site

Feel free to jump by and take a peek!

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16
Nov
2014

Who DOESN'T love a kilim rug?

We're using lots of them at the moment in our own places and in client spaces...

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15
Nov
2014

BC Living - Vancouver

Cheers to BCL for this cute feature...

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15
Nov
2014

As much as we like all things country...

Here's a simple bathroom reno' which we conducted in the city...

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10
Nov
2014

Revolve Party Alberta!

THANKS FOR COMING!!!

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08
Nov
2014

Today's sale bargain

We LOVE this freeform edged dinner ware and it's on SALE at Crate and Barrel.

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08
Nov
2014

Revolve Ultra Lounge, Calgary, PA. Saturday.

Come on by and see us!

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07
Nov
2014

Fine Line Painting

This season, during Colin & Justin's Cabin Pressure, we've had the awesome pleasure of working with Mike Hart, a fantastic painter and decorator.

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06
Nov
2014

Basement before shot....

Hold the line, caller...

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06
Nov
2014

For this who want a little city slick inspiration to compliment our country pursuits...

As much as we've currently working on a country cottage, we will never let go of our urban inclinations! Here's a basement job to give you a little inspiration...

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06
Nov
2014

Cottage extension happening!

What an epic team we have!

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03
Nov
2014

Cute CB2 light fittings

Cute in isolation - GORGEOUS when maxed up by 25!!

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01
Nov
2014

We'd love to hear from you!

'We' being both of us - we do all our own social media ourselves...

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01
Nov
2014

Working on a corporate event recently in London, UK, we used a load of similar feathered head dresses as wall art...

They're attractive in isolation but especially cool when used en masse...

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01
Nov
2014

Regardless of season, many folk are looking at selling their homes in the currently buoyant market. This in mind, perhaps our counsel will provide a little extra inspiration...

And a chance to make more dose. Read on...

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01
Nov
2014

Patterned bedding? Hmm?

It'll work if you balance the rest of your room around it...

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27
Oct
2014

West Elm cuties. These would be so sweet as a wall montage at the cottage...

And better still - they're on sale!!

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26
Oct
2014

Twin Peaks is returning!

HOLY MOLY!

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26
Oct
2014

Sunday Mail Great Scots

A wonderful event...

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26
Oct
2014

The Floyd Leg...

Many of you will know of our fascination with Detroit. And our hope that this declining city may once again flourish....

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22
Oct
2014

Blimey - how RUDE!!!

Actually, I'm sure the guy was just being helpful!!!

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22
Oct
2014

Toy/design projects...

Yup, cool ideas...

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18
Oct
2014

SWOON!

Love this wee makeover, as seen in New York mag...

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17
Oct
2014

We LOVE the current trend for all things hare and bunny...

Here's a sale bargain that caught our eye...

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17
Oct
2014

SWOON!

We LOVE this gal!

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11
Oct
2014

Home Heist on BBC Canada

Get yer colour charts out! x

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07
Oct
2014

Some DIY bits and bobs that make the lamp...

Be brave and tackle a project like this!

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07
Oct
2014

DIY light

Find all the bits and pieces in DIY stores...

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06
Oct
2014

DIY Hemlock stain!

Easy!

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02
Oct
2014

Getting back in character ahead of heading back over to Canada tomorrow!

Yup, plaid shirts rock!

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30
Sep
2014

Vancouver here we come!

Can't wait to get over to one of our fave cities!

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28
Sep
2014

Another after pic of the teenage bedroom...

This time a corner seating zone...

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28
Sep
2014

Some after pics of the teenage zone...

Quite the difference, huh?

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28
Sep
2014

How to decorate for a style conscious teen...

It's actually rather straightforward! Here's how...

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28
Sep
2014

Bargain deal of the day alert...

You gotta love the peeps at CB2...

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28
Sep
2014

And we are UNANIMOUS in this!

D'you guys remember this series?

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26
Sep
2014

Summer's back!

Well, kind of... if perhaps only for a wee while...

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25
Sep
2014

Big Eyes

Tim Burton's latest...

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22
Sep
2014

BROWN leather sofa?

Hello?

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22
Sep
2014

Miami Magic

Dreamy dreamy!

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22
Sep
2014

GOOD MORNING MONDAY!!!!

Sorry to shout; just waking ourselves up, really!!

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22
Sep
2014

New cabinetry coming from Ikea...

Bring on 2015...

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21
Sep
2014

Before shot from Street Swap

A very basic starting point...

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21
Sep
2014

Colin and Justin's Street Swap - HGTV

All change!

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20
Sep
2014

Calgary calling!

Double yay!

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14
Sep
2014

A day off...

Gona be suweeeeet!

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10
Sep
2014

Kirby Hall

Great guy!!

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07
Sep
2014

The Theory of Everything

An astounding piece of cinema..

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07
Sep
2014

More Riot Club

All the boys...

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07
Sep
2014

Riot Club, more...

Tiff 2014

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07
Sep
2014

TIFF 2014 The Riot Club

Non stop cinematic excitement...

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07
Sep
2014

Another pic...

Always fun on the carpets...

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07
Sep
2014

Interviewing Kevin Smith and Justin Long

TUSK!!

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06
Sep
2014

Tiff 2014

Lots of fun...

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06
Sep
2014

Rene Russo

STUNNING lady!

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06
Sep
2014

Jake Gyllenhaal

SOOOO friendly at TIFF 2014

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01
Jan
1970

Tom Hardy

Suweet!

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05
Sep
2014

Some cute bedroom ideas from the Cabin Pressure website

Cheers to Laura, our Art Director, for collating these pics. Simply click on the Facebook page as posted here then scroll through the images...

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05
Sep
2014

Kelly Wearstler lovely things....

Eating irons...

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05
Sep
2014

Babs Streisand

Joyous...

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05
Sep
2014

TIFF 2014

Double excited to meet the SPELLBINDINGLY beautiful Priyanka Chopra on the red carpet tonight.

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01
Sep
2014

Happy Labo(u)r Day.

Hope you're getting some free time?

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31
Aug
2014

What would we buy on Kijiji today?

WOW!!

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31
Aug
2014

FALL?

COME ON!!

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30
Aug
2014

Home Hardwares Fenelon Falls

A lovely independently owned store...

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22
Aug
2014

The Refined Palett

SUCH great product!

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18
Aug
2014

Homesense tight corner office zone...

Lacking in square footage? Panic not...!

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14
Aug
2014

Some simple custom drapery advice, collated by the peeps at Apartment Therapy.

Great ideas to allay any curtain crisis...

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09
Aug
2014

Ikea does it again....

An awesome ticket price for this cool product...

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06
Aug
2014

In love with these CB2 vases...

Sho shexy...

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06
Aug
2014

Urban Outfitters

Sale time...

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06
Aug
2014

Cheers for all the juicing advice via Facebook and twitter!

We took your advice! x

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06
Aug
2014

Remembering

All those years ago...

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04
Aug
2014

So many souls lost...

So many lives changed...

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25
Jul
2014

Atomic lamp - gorgeous...

This is soooooo frickin' awesome...

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23
Jul
2014

Wishbone Chair requirements

HELP!!!!

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17
Jul
2014

Vive la difference!

A simple bedroom vignette

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16
Jul
2014

ALWAYS look for the bunny ears in your peanuts...

Here's a fun wee blog by Mark and Laura at Fathom...

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14
Jul
2014

Health purge!

Diet starts here...

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13
Jul
2014

The WORLD'S Cup

A nice dream...

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13
Jul
2014

The WORLD'S Cup

A nice dream...

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13
Jul
2014

Anchor knobs

Mix these with the cabinet as seen in our other post...

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13
Jul
2014

Mix and match...

Here's how...

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13
Jul
2014

Grey upholstery, anyone? Everyone!!

Here's a wee lead...

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13
Jul
2014

Tinie Tempah

WOW!!

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11
Jul
2014

The Cross Keys in Kippen - this place will always be special to us.

SUCH a lovely destination...

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11
Jul
2014

From The Guardian. in Great Britain

How VERY dare they!!

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09
Jul
2014

Our Huffington Post column - this week we raid the past to deliver a VERY modern interior scape.

Just a wee heads up - it's a BRIGHTLY toned project! Popspex at the ready!

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06
Jul
2014

This is our before shot during a Colin and Justin transformation...

Simply click on the next posting for the after 'reveal'...

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06
Jul
2014

Ikea transformation...

THIS is how we like to create our magic...

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06
Jul
2014

The Queens Plate

Always a fun staple in our annual diary...

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05
Jul
2014

Gunther

OMG - have a listen!

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05
Jul
2014

Crate and Barrel dining table sale bargain...

Okay, so it's still not exactly cheap, but this is actually a good deal...

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03
Jul
2014

Home Heist - HGTV Canada: Throwback Thursday

Yikes!

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03
Jul
2014

Fanimation

LOVE these!!

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02
Jul
2014

Tracey Emin bed...

Holy crap!

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01
Jul
2014

You been checking out our Cabin Pressure website?

Now that Cabin Pressure Season TWO is public knowledge, keep checking back on our site for updates and teasers!

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01
Jul
2014

Happy Canada Day!

Have a swell time!

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26
Jun
2014

Why we 'must' paint ceilings black?

Ahem, WE'LL be the judge of that...

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24
Jun
2014

Hair drama!

All good - no grumbles, really...

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17
Jun
2014

Jumbo - tastic!

Ready for lift off!

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14
Jun
2014

Mr Bernat Klein

RIP.

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13
Jun
2014

The Colour Cord Company

WISH we'd thought of these first!

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11
Jun
2014

West Elm console...

SOO sweet...

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10
Jun
2014

Tonight on 'Cabin Pressure', just for the record, there will be no further mention of 'white truffles'. There. I said it.

Jeeeeeez!

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10
Jun
2014

Help US suss YOU out? What's YOUR cottage style?

We'd love your involvement - use your Facebook page to take part. Cheers! x

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10
Jun
2014

Kitchen triangle

It's very different to the Bermuda triangle...

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08
Jun
2014

Just a little bit of chatter, penned by us. If you recognise yourself in any of our categories, it's time to REPAINT, sinners!

Yup, bad taste is a sin but you CAN be saved. The confessional is open...

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07
Jun
2014

Mr Jordan, we salute you.

This is a heart warming tale...

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01
Jun
2014

Brighton Beach huts

AUSTRALIA!!!!!

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01
Jun
2014

Pink and Brown Fly Trap...

LOVE this floor lamp!

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29
May
2014

Mad Men

L O V E !!

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26
May
2014

BUNKIE!

Finally in (virtual) print - here it is!

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26
May
2014

Sydney calling!

And jolly nice it is too!

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24
May
2014

DON'T TELL SKIPPY!

Blimey, run for it kanga's!

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23
May
2014

Australia

LOVE!!!!

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22
May
2014

Melbourne. Thank you to a beautiful city for playing perfect host...

We are so touched by this city..

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17
May
2014

Melbourne calling again!

Holy crap this is an AWESOME city...

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16
May
2014

Melbourne calling!

WOW!

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14
May
2014

Another survey!

Would love your feedback! Use our Facebook page to vote!

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13
May
2014

WOW! MELBOURNE CALLING!!

STUNNING!!

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10
May
2014

We KNOW we've said this before - but THANK YOU for being the best face bookers, TWeepers and readers of our websites in the biz.

Seriously, your 'engagement' with us, post updates etc, is spell binding.

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09
May
2014

SERIOUS lighting bargain at Structube!

Like a big SPIDER!

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09
May
2014

A grimy grizzly before shot...

Watch as we turn chicken poo... into delicious chicken pie...

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09
May
2014

Friday Fun - design, demystified...

Check out our design scheme...

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08
May
2014

Travelogue...

Up up and away...

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08
May
2014

Quick design tips for today?

Read them and reap!

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07
May
2014

Rebel Without a Kitchen - Travel and Escape

Nom nom...

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06
May
2014

Weeps softly!

LOVE this vignette...

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06
May
2014

EDWARD WORMLEY Rare settee, model no. 4871, ca. 1948 . Walnut

How gorge is this?

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05
May
2014

Now you sees them now you don't!

Cute, creative 'stash' ideas...

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04
May
2014

Cute indoor display of 'C&J Home' wares...

Super lovin' the blue! Hope you do too!

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03
May
2014

Arden - changing times. We are BEYOND PROUD to read this article...

The local people rallied to effect massive change...

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01
May
2014

Throwback Thursday???

Am I crazy? Now you know i'm really mouse brown haired! And I'd tried SO hard to convince you that I'm a natural peroxide blonde...

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28
Apr
2014

Garden business...

Bubblin' hot tub and shower...

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27
Apr
2014

It's not a diet, as such...

Just a careful culinary period...

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27
Apr
2014

Lol - Bruce Springsteen?

Slow or fast!

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27
Apr
2014

Dolly fever

Big hair, big talent - at any speed...

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26
Apr
2014

Scottish Ballet

Getting ready for position one...

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24
Apr
2014

THANK YOU!!!!

We SOOOOOO value your support xx

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24
Apr
2014

Re use, re purpose, re invent...

You KNOW it makes sense...

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23
Apr
2014

Another simple - and very achievable - make over to inspire...

As is always the case - our projects are all about careful planning...

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21
Apr
2014

Abracadabra!

All change - here's a simple project to provide a little inspiration...

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18
Apr
2014

Good-er Friday

SUNSHINE!!

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17
Apr
2014

Simple DIY shelving idea...

LOVE THIS!!

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13
Apr
2014

Sing along!

Starry starry night, as sung by Justin!

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13
Apr
2014

Sing along!

Here's Colin singing about his love of log cabins...

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13
Apr
2014

Glasgow. Relaxed. Home.

It's only been a day since we got back...

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09
Apr
2014

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here retrospective...

Here's a wee clip of a fish gutting challenge undertaken with Hollywood legend George Hamilton...
Note the weight loss - I was NOT built to be 13 stone! 15 stone is much more my territory!

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02
Apr
2014

Ikea before pic - MALM cabinet...

Scan down into our next post to see what we did with this flat pack furniture piece...

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02
Apr
2014

After pic of Ikea upcylcle

Same piece!

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02
Apr
2014

Grand Cayman art story

Hope you chaps enjoy this tale...

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01
Apr
2014

Bathroom project

In the grey scale...

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29
Mar
2014

THANK you to all attendees at the Spring Cottage Life Show!

We had a blast! x

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26
Mar
2014

Cabin Pressure Episode 2

Hope you liked the red toned guest room which we featured on last night's show...

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24
Mar
2014

Cheers to Inside Toronto for such sweet words!

Gotta be said it was a fab fashion show...

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24
Mar
2014

Madonna's skin care line?

Blimey!

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22
Mar
2014

More cottage clips - here's a sneak peak into our brand new bunkie...

But no major spoilers - this is just a wee peek. You'll need to tune into the show for the full reveal! x

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21
Mar
2014

World Master Card Fashion Week

An exciting time lies in store. As fond ambassadors of Grand Cayman (and, in fact, all three Cayman Islands), we're thrilled to support this event and wish Matthew Gallagher's all the best for his input to fashion and the Cayman Islands...

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20
Mar
2014

Holy McMediajunket - we're finally home from home in Toronto.

BUSY TIMES!!!

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16
Mar
2014

Tree bark tables!

Just part of 'Colin and Justin Home'...

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16
Mar
2014

Tree bark tables - all part of 'Colin and Justin Home'.

Hope you like 'em!

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13
Mar
2014

Oz info needed!

Drop us a line?

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09
Mar
2014

Back home from home!

Howdie troops!

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09
Mar
2014

For those that asked us to repost this wee peek in our pad...

Here it is again!

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09
Mar
2014

Talking in tongues...

Aye - 'Colin and Justin's Home Heist has broadcast in virtually every country we can think of!

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07
Mar
2014

Dance of the towels…

Though you guys might enjoy this clip...

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07
Mar
2014

Colin and Justin's Hot Design Pick...

Soderhamn sofa from Ikea

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01
Jan
1970

More fun at the beach...

Joyous...

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05
Mar
2014

Cat love

Who wouldn't adore George!

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03
Mar
2014

Grand Cayman calling!

Blimey it's SO much fun down here...

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27
Feb
2014

Liam Tamne

Such a stunning vocal range….

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25
Feb
2014

Grand Cayman calling!

Can hardly wait!

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25
Feb
2014

A day in the life of Colin and Justin...

Busy bees...

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22
Feb
2014

Another shoot almost in the bag...

Double yay!

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20
Feb
2014

COTTAGING!

Winter beckons!

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20
Feb
2014

Sisal rugs...

All manner of glamour!

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18
Feb
2014

I QUIT!!

Double YAY!! Two years and counting!

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18
Feb
2014

Cityline - turning 30!

Happy Birthday from both of us!

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17
Feb
2014

G'Morning world!

Hope you're all well. We've had an influx of new followers these last few days, particularly from Australia, New Zealand and all over Europe. Welcome!

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16
Feb
2014

Cult Design - Melbourne Magic...

Working on one of our first residential projects in Melbourne and just HAD to tell you about this awesome store which will be a wicked resource for us...

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09
Feb
2014

Some interesting wallpaper designs...

Defo getting the C&J seal of approval...

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09
Feb
2014

Canvas Home Store

Specified a few of these table for a client project recently...

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08
Feb
2014

MADE for lighting...

Some really sweet ideas on this site...

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08
Feb
2014

Springtime Colin and Justin room designs...

Take a peek!

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05
Feb
2014

MADE

Some sweet, sweet stuff...

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05
Feb
2014

GLASVEGAS!

We got it going on like never before!

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05
Feb
2014

New products coming soon!

Double yay!

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05
Feb
2014

Orange Is The New Black

One episode in...

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04
Feb
2014

Our latest Huffington Post column

Bright ideas a plenty!

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03
Feb
2014

Dakota Hotel, Glasgow

Really great vibe...

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02
Feb
2014

Citizen M Hotel

Came across this clip - if you're in Glasgow, go visit!

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02
Feb
2014

Holy Hoop!

Slimmy slimmerton!

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01
Feb
2014

Kelvingrove Cafe

Find it on 'The Kelvin Corridor'...

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30
Jan
2014

Hoop!

HOOP!

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28
Jan
2014

Weather!

What's going on?

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27
Jan
2014

T'rono...

Always with us. This CN Tower snap reminded us of the city...

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26
Jan
2014

Your rooms? Our pleasure...

Just checking in with you guys...

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26
Jan
2014

Mirrors, mirrors, on the wall...

Who's the best collector, of all?

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24
Jan
2014

Glasgow calling...

Oh the joys...

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24
Jan
2014

Kitchen before shot

We can fix ANYTHING!!!!

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24
Jan
2014

Kitchen before and after on a crazy tight budget

Here's one we prepared earlier...

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23
Jan
2014

Lazy day...

VERY appealing at the moment!

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22
Jan
2014

Fixed Price?

Whatever!!!!

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22
Jan
2014

Pics

More pics!

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01
Jan
1970

Pics!

More pics!!

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22
Jan
2014

Colin and Justin Home products...

Our website only allows one pic per posting so scroll through the images on each indiv' posting...

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22
Jan
2014

Closet conundrum

SOLVED!!!!

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20
Jan
2014

Brighter times ahead?

Stick with us - we'll bring you sunshine!

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19
Jan
2014

Dollarama Divas!

If you're on an especially tight budget - here's a little C&J inspiration to get your juices flowing!

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19
Jan
2014

Kelly Hoppen and her brand new online store...

SO SO many wonderful things from which to choose...

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16
Jan
2014

Devil Baby!

OMG!!!!!

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11
Jan
2014

Today on eBay we would buy...

This fab wee Mid Mod table!

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08
Jan
2014

Here's a before shot PRE up cycle...

A very average piece of furniture is given a second chance!

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08
Jan
2014

You CAN do it!

Here's our quick guide to up cycling. Enjoy!

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07
Jan
2014

Pinky pink!

Here's a pink palace we created for two clients...

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07
Jan
2014

Here's the after bathroom photo...

We love to banish the bland...

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07
Jan
2014

Bathroom before and after...

Here's one we prepared earlier...

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07
Jan
2014

Don't fall!

Jeeeeez!

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07
Jan
2014

A great deal on lighting!

Tripod lamps

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05
Jan
2014

Colour me crazy? Here's our latest puff in The Huff.

In this week's Huffington Post column, we've turned our attention to what colour can achieve, mood wise, on the home front. Simple mind bending tips...

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04
Jan
2014

Country charming

Here's how...

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04
Jan
2014

Bedroom, post reno...

We loves us a good transformation...

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04
Jan
2014

Another bedroom correction....

And suddenly there was light...

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03
Jan
2014

Here's a before shot of a particularly dull salon...

Check the description and next posting for info...

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03
Jan
2014

However grim, we can correct any room. Dat's aright!

Here's another wee moment of decorating salvation!

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02
Jan
2014

Squirrel Nutkin

CUTE!!

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02
Jan
2014

Before shot? Hellish to the power o' ten

But we have magic in our wands... Magic, we tall ya...

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02
Jan
2014

Jeeeeeeez. Look at this after shot...

And then cringe at the before shot. Blimey.

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31
Dec
2013

Happy New Year to New Zealand and Australia...

And any other countries where the bells have already tolled...

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31
Dec
2013

Colin and Justin's Cabin Pressure - coming soon on Cottage Life TV

Informative and somewhat entertaining!!!

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31
Dec
2013

Oops - forgot the before shot...

Yup - this is what we were faced with!

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31
Dec
2013

Vive la difference... With OUR guidance, YOU can do this!

Here's a fun yet simple transformation...

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30
Dec
2013

Kelly Wearstler lovely things....

Have a wee look at Kelly's website. We've been fans ever since we stayed at The Tides - a gorge hotel on South Beach in Miami...

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30
Dec
2013

Fancy a little guide to decorating a kid's room?

We have all the answers. Here's a guide we penned which should help you create gorgeous junior domains!

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01
Dec
2013

Looking forward to filming Cityline tomorrow

Always good fun on City!

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01
Dec
2013

Today on eBay we would buy...

This Jetson style sofa...

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28
Nov
2013

Today on eBay we would buy...

This cute floor lamp...

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27
Nov
2013

Sitting comfortably? Being that this very week we're working through sofa needs for a couple of new clients we thought we'd share with you some simple tips to get the best from couches, settees and chesterfields.

Sofa so good...

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24
Nov
2013

Announcing our new column at Cottage Life - commencing 2014

Certainly having fun so far! x

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21
Nov
2013

Christmas comes early at The Granite Club, Toronto, this evening!

See you soon!

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21
Nov
2013

Jumbo cake stand!

It's HUGE!!!

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21
Nov
2013

Nickel plated brass vessels

Sturdy and reliable. Hope you love 'em!

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21
Nov
2013

Horny?

Horn detailed Colin and Justin Home range

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21
Nov
2013

Black boxes

Sparkle, sparkle! x

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21
Nov
2013

Blue jewel box - just part of Colin and Justin Home

We had SO much fun creating these boxes!

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21
Nov
2013

Colin and Justin Home brolly stand!

With more than a whiff of equestrian about it!

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21
Nov
2013

More C&J product - here's our new Champagne bucket.

Availability as before! In 'super deal' stores like Homesense and Marshalls and Winers

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21
Nov
2013

Yay! Our new range in stores like Homesense, Winners and Marshalls just landed!

Find it in stores now!

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20
Nov
2013

The Duke statue in Glasgow and his pokey hat...

This is unbelievable!

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20
Nov
2013

PINK AND BROWN

LOVE this company. You'll see loads more from us about them when our new show 'Colin and Justin's Cabin Pressure' launches on The Cottage Life TV network in spring!

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20
Nov
2013

Adam Lavigne. Sexiest man alive?

What d'you reckon?

Read More

 
19
Nov
2013

Portmanteau??

Nobody cares for this one!

Read More

 
19
Nov
2013

Today on eBay we would buy...

Loves us a bit of Mid Mod...

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19
Nov
2013

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!

Blimey - we really feel for the new intake of camp mates!

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19
Nov
2013

Love these Gypsy Potter vessels

Cute as a button clay forms...

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17
Nov
2013

Yellow Peril...

More to follow...

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11
Nov
2013

Another sneak peek...

One more cottage pic...

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11
Nov
2013

Some sneak peeks into our cottage reno!

More soon!

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11
Nov
2013

Some sneak peeks into our cottage reno!

More soon!

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11
Nov
2013

Some sneak peeks into our cottage reno!

More soon!

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04
Nov
2013

Just a wee fall inspired pic!

Yup, the temperatures are dipping!

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03
Nov
2013

Coco Chanel inspired room...

With dramatic plum shades...

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02
Nov
2013

Grey Gardens

OMG!

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30
Oct
2013

Great day shooting!

Feeling - and hopefully looking - very relaxed!

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29
Oct
2013

Another day is slowly emerging...

Loads to do today. All over the city...

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27
Oct
2013

Bird On A Wire Artwork

Here's one we prepared earlier...

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27
Oct
2013

Today on eBay we would buy...

Ercol dining furniture. SWOON!

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27
Oct
2013

Resawn lumber on Cityline

Tune in!

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26
Oct
2013

Purple reign!

Such gorgeous stemwares...

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21
Oct
2013

Howdie, hair did...

Snippy snip-erton x

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21
Oct
2013

Lowes are SO worth checking out!!!

This is one of our favourite lamps EVER!!!!

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19
Oct
2013

Love the wooden touches in this room...

Very relaxing...

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18
Oct
2013

Just love these wee coasters from Anthropologie

At $6 a pop they're cute and affordable!

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17
Oct
2013

Home Heist giggles!

Something to add a little colour on a damp afternoon!

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17
Oct
2013

Hey little piggy...

Super lovin' these wee oinkers!

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13
Oct
2013

Why spend up to have fun artwork?

Here's how...

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11
Oct
2013

Get yer pumpkins oot!

Yup - it's nearly that time!

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07
Oct
2013

These lil' jugglies are sublime...

Count us in, please and thank you.

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06
Oct
2013

JENNY LIND

LOVE!

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06
Oct
2013

The weekend starts here!

Happy Sunday!

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05
Oct
2013

HWP!! HWFP!!

JEEEEEEEEEEZ!

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02
Oct
2013

Life at the cottage!

Blimey - it's a LOAD of work!

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30
Sep
2013

Today on eBay we would buy - this faux bamboo cabinet.

A super fabulous deal!

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27
Sep
2013

Holy crap!

This store is awesome! And we double TRIPLE loved these Toronto and Muskoka cushions. LUSH!!

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24
Sep
2013

National Honey Month!

Did you know it's the month to celebrate the sticky oozy sweet tincture? Well it is!

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22
Sep
2013

Hamilton Fall Home Show and Sale

Great weekend!

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18
Sep
2013

LOOK at these rooms! Gorgeous!

Fabulous inspiration...

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18
Sep
2013

Save this kitchen?

It SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO needs help!

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18
Sep
2013

Tiffany Epiphany after shot

Aye, t'is the same space!

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17
Sep
2013

A small precis of our design, shot by Brandon Barre

Just to keep you going in the meantime...

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16
Sep
2013

Good to be back!

And it's all stations go!

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15
Sep
2013

Style Garage sofa

We're using two of these on a client job...

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14
Sep
2013

Blue skies - and still summer in the city!

Happy boys!

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11
Sep
2013

Bye bye old linens!

Here come the bears!

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10
Sep
2013

KINKY FIRE STARTER!

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez!

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08
Sep
2013

TIFF TALK

Having two days off the festival to film our new show...

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07
Sep
2013

Pout, baby, POUT!!!!

Having a load of fun... though the pic suggests we're a pair of gloomy buggers!

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07
Sep
2013

More TIFF2013 activity.

Two wee boys from Glasgow are having a wicked time at TIFF. All good!

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05
Sep
2013

Cottage chic!

SO cosy!

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03
Sep
2013

Our blue period

Blue for you...

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02
Sep
2013

Malm before shot...

Just wait till you see the change...

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02
Sep
2013

Malm after shot...

All in the mix, huh?

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02
Sep
2013

Vive la difference!

Lots of prep' being the key factor here.

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01
Sep
2013

Sir David Frost

Such sad news...

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27
Aug
2013

We just adore this cute light...

Drawing inspiration from vintage hand held electric lanterns, this is one seriously cute shade...

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27
Aug
2013

What's not to like about this light cluster?!

Sydney based, these designers have played with form and function.

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26
Aug
2013

Mother Nature is CRAZY!

Wow. Just wow!

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25
Aug
2013

Ottomans at Homesense

They've landed!

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21
Aug
2013

Let's get glam'!

Here's how!

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21
Aug
2013

Fastjet share price?

OMG!

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21
Aug
2013

Channelling our inner Nancy

Looking towards the heavens...

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21
Aug
2013

YOU are a TOTAL beach!

Get with the holiday vibe...

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20
Aug
2013

All gay all day

A fresh look for summer...

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18
Aug
2013

Where's the fire? Where's the fire? In your eyes, big boy. In your eyes...

Cracking wee night!

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17
Aug
2013

Cottage life!

SOOOOOO relaxing!

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16
Aug
2013

A life in the day of Colin and Justin...

Aye, we've been busy wee beavers...

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14
Aug
2013

Today on eBay we would buy...

This simple light toned chest of drawers...

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12
Aug
2013

Vittre cabinet

This is SOOOOO cute for back to school time!

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12
Aug
2013

Trish House by Matthew Heywood

Nestled in Kent, in the UK, this interesting property caught our attention...

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11
Aug
2013

CRONUT

Scottish?

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08
Aug
2013

New show - week two of thirteen...

LOADS of fun!

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06
Aug
2013

Busy beavers...

And all good...

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30
Jul
2013

Cassette and Vinyl motifs...

Cheers for your support!

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28
Jul
2013

Nelson Mandela

This song takes us right back through time...

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27
Jul
2013

The Chair House

Oh my God - this is just so special. Beautifully composed architecture.

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27
Jul
2013

Mangle dangle...

Blimey the jet lag has grabbed a hold...

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27
Jul
2013

Spooky tired...

And feeling like zombies...

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21
Jul
2013

Day Of The Dead Pillow at CB2

Super love this one!

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20
Jul
2013

Hello blondie!

Natural, of course...

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16
Jul
2013

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez! This takes us back!

Just HAD to post this. The wall mounted ironing station reminds us of laundry days when we were kids!

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14
Jul
2013

Today on eBay we would buy...

Hell mend us we just LOVE this Mid Century ceiling pendant...

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11
Jul
2013

Street Swap Twitter Party!

Show broadcasts 10pm, Sunday 14,h July, HGTV

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08
Jul
2013

Andy Murray wins Wimbledon!

Double yay!

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04
Jul
2013

Here's a lofty before shot...

With an after image within our next post...

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04
Jul
2013

Home office transformation...

VIVE LA DIFFERENCE!!

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02
Jul
2013

Lakeisde and lovin' it...

As much as we're devoted city boys, it's SOOOOO energising to be at the cottage...

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01
Jul
2013

Happy Canada Day

To one and all!

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29
Jun
2013

A simple upcycling project from our studio...

All in a weekend's work...

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29
Jun
2013

It's hard not to fall in love with these wee lovelies!

A little bit of twinkle, a wee bit of candle light...

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28
Jun
2013

HOT News! We have a 'special' on HGTV in July...

Get ready for a little 'give and take' - Colin and Justin stylee!

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24
Jun
2013

Acapulco chair

Jeeeeez. What's NOT to like?

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22
Jun
2013

Cocktails and cupcakes...

Fab wee nite with pals...

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21
Jun
2013

Faking it? Here's how to do it properly!

Aye, we have all the tips you'll need!

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19
Jun
2013

Yellow drama!

Here's an easy to... follow room

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17
Jun
2013

Morning!

Sending virtual hugs...

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10
Jun
2013

$2K for a massive fitted solid wood kitchen!

Grab this deal fast!

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08
Jun
2013

Graham and Brown sale

Okay, so you KNOW we LOVE wallpaper and that's why we're thrilled to remind you of this sale...

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07
Jun
2013

Weekend here we come!

Ahoy some down time!

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04
Jun
2013

Our sofa buying 101 guide...

Are you sitting comfortably?

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03
Jun
2013

Wishbone Chair

We still adore this chair. Even though it may seem a little over played due to its regular use in restaurants and bars...

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01
Jun
2013

Another day dawns in Muskoka...

Bring it on!

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29
May
2013

GREAT range of wallpapers at Bouclair...

And less than $30 a pop!

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29
May
2013

Behind The Candelabra

Jeeeeeeeeez - what a great film!

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28
May
2013

Here's a simple UPSCALING project for you guys to try...

Give it a go!

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28
May
2013

Garden Furniture!!

Aye, the great outdoors xx

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27
May
2013

Good Morning Toronto!

Hoep you chaps are hale and hearty!

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26
May
2013

Toronto is calling...

And here we come!

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25
May
2013

Mid century at a great price...

All on eBay...

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24
May
2013

The Great Gatsby

Do it! Go see it!

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22
May
2013

Fresh from New York Design Fair

Lighting is always hot at this event and here's our fave...

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21
May
2013

Good morning!

Good times...

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19
May
2013

Fun times in Kings Bromley this weekend...

Always good en masse!

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16
May
2013

Spotted this on the Apartment Therapy blog and HAD to repost!

We've long since been Ercol fans and, this in mind, reckoned this paint treatment invigorates an old favourite piece...

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12
May
2013

STOP with the weather!

PLEASE?

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10
May
2013

Arropy Ottomans

Our you may want to call them pouffees...

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10
May
2013

Daily Record Our Heroes Awards.

A VERY special evening

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08
May
2013

More C&J products arriving on shelves!

Keep an eye out!

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08
May
2013

The wee busy bees

We like it busy...

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03
May
2013

Terence Conran at JC Penny

Blimey; JCP have pulled their socks up!

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30
Apr
2013

Get this party started...

Oooooft!

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30
Apr
2013

Hammocks

SOOOOO many of you write to us to ask about outdoors styling and products and, for some reason, there has been a wall of enquiries about Hammocks!

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30
Apr
2013

Been watching the weather reports...

Climate looks a wee bit uncertain....

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30
Apr
2013

London Calling...

Up and doon. Up and doon...

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28
Apr
2013

VICIOUS on ITV

SOOOO good...

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27
Apr
2013

Hello beautifuls - trust you're all well...

UUUUUUZZZA!!!!!!!!!!!

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26
Apr
2013

Cramming it in in Glasvegas...

Crack of dawn start, late finish...

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26
Apr
2013

Attic conversion...

Plus ca change...

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26
Apr
2013

For the love of all that's good and just it's time to tidy up your patio...

GET TO IT!!

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26
Apr
2013

Bettles and Butterflies

Love it when we track down a good on line sale...

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24
Apr
2013

Swing chair at Pier One

Really simple lines...

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21
Apr
2013

Let's Dance

Blimey...

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21
Apr
2013

Video clip to promote Young Scot Awards

Proud to be involved

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19
Apr
2013

Really love these cute 'cloud' lamps...

Table and floor lamps available...

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19
Apr
2013

Great evening last night at Young Scot Awards

As it always is!

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18
Apr
2013

Young Scot Awards

Looking forward to an interesting evening

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16
Apr
2013

New York and Los Angeles. And another chance to visit one of our fave hotels...

Blimey! Are we really back in Toronto already?

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12
Apr
2013

YEEEEEEEES!

JOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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12
Apr
2013

This is a GREAT buy for a tap such as this.

Okay, it's now a generic style BUT this is a great buy, nonetheless.

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12
Apr
2013

Travel crazy...

Maybe a day off soon?

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11
Apr
2013

Jeeeeeeeeeeeez we're pooped!

Having a ball in La La land......

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10
Apr
2013

Good morning from Los Angeles

The sun is SHINING!

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09
Apr
2013

Rounding off a great trip to NYC...

Boy - we had a great time...

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06
Apr
2013

New York, New York...

It's good being back!

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06
Apr
2013

Coco Chanel

She always was and always will be a C&J obsession...

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06
Apr
2013

Blimey - it was a bit of a stampede today at The Spring Cottage Life Show!

Wow! Really excited after a fun day!

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03
Apr
2013

Wednesday in Toronto...

Crammed a load in...

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02
Apr
2013

Blue C N Tower

Quite the vision...

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01
Apr
2013

City Line this morning.

A heap of fun!

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31
Mar
2013

Happy Easter, troops!

Hope you've had a fun choc' ladedn day...

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31
Mar
2013

Rebecca Atwood has beautiful cushions...

Reallly inspired collection of dreamy softs...

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28
Mar
2013

LOVE these lighting guys...

We love a modern twist. With a little energy...

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25
Mar
2013

Re invention!

Plus ca change... x

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23
Mar
2013

Messy spills. We can help!

Here are a few tried and tested Colin and Justin remedies...

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22
Mar
2013

Another mixed bag of our fave rooms...

Every one of our projects is put together with love and a warm Scottish smile...

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22
Mar
2013

Mixologists

A bit of this and a bit of that...

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21
Mar
2013

Busy beavers...

Updates...

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21
Mar
2013

Joe Fresh ad'...

HOT.

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20
Mar
2013

Yellow peril...

Plus ca change...

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19
Mar
2013

PINTEREST

Enfin!!!

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19
Mar
2013

Woodkid

Awesome

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17
Mar
2013

Out Of The Dark recycling and salvage...

SOOO impressed by this mob...

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17
Mar
2013

Today on eBay we would buy... these dowdy pine bedside cabinets.

A simple and inexpensive project...

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17
Mar
2013

White/grey marble tile at Home Depot

This is a GREAT buy...

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17
Mar
2013

Lovelies! Top o' the mornin'!

How you doing?

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17
Mar
2013

Happy St Patrick's day!

Double yay!

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16
Mar
2013

Milkhaus Design T towels

How cute are these?

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16
Mar
2013

More of our lighting options...

Check out Homesense and Marshalls for more inspiration...

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14
Mar
2013

Some of our lighting designs...

Loads more to come!

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12
Mar
2013

Today on eBay we would buy...

This vintage Italian table from the 1970's...

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10
Mar
2013

Petula Clark

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO lovely xx

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09
Mar
2013

Our wee dinner date with Sir David Frost!!

Here's this weeks Toronto Star column, with the power of the petal...

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07
Mar
2013

Mood boards - today's topic!

Our words of wisdom should help!

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07
Mar
2013

Our tips to warm up at home...

Cosy fantosy!

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06
Mar
2013

Loft hell - before we started...

You can't say we don't love a challenge!

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06
Mar
2013

After shot - Lofty lovely

Open up that space, ladles and gentlegerms; you KNOW it makes sense!

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06
Mar
2013

Vive la difference

All in a weekend's work!

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05
Mar
2013

New York, New York

Here's our guide to The Big Apple, as seen in The Star...

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05
Mar
2013

Check out this harrowingly dull before shot...

But worry not - we can fix anything...

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05
Mar
2013

The after shot. Ah. That's better...

And yes - it's the SAME room!

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04
Mar
2013

Jeeeeeeeez! Does our room make you wanna take a vacation or what!??

Aye, Spring is just around the corner!

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04
Mar
2013

Drama, babies, DRAMA!

Check out this wee scheme...

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04
Mar
2013

Our pouf has landed!

Loads more to arrive in store soon!

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03
Mar
2013

Plus ca change...?

Aye, we're on a mission...of decorative BEAUTIFICATION!

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03
Mar
2013

Vive la difference!

Decorating the world, one dodgy dining set at a time!

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03
Mar
2013

Our new crockery. Simple, babies, simple!

No fuss - just good quality product at affordable price points...

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03
Mar
2013

Just some of the current Colin and Justin line...

Filtering in store as we speak!

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03
Mar
2013

Really cute hall table

We've always been big fans of William Yeoward and this piece, The Paula Console, doesn't dissapiont.

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01
Mar
2013

Bathroom less than blues...

Here's another of our projects!

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28
Feb
2013

Kids rooms!

ALL the info you'll need! x

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28
Feb
2013

Plus ca change...

After just a few wee tweaks...

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28
Feb
2013

Hell mend us - look at this 'before shot' room pic'!

We can fix ANYTHING!!

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28
Feb
2013

Morning anges! We're back!

Sorry for the radio silence. We've been poorly wee babes...

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23
Feb
2013

Step forward the Goddess that is Lana Del Rey

SWOON!

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23
Feb
2013

Spotted these GORGEOUS white marble plates in Chicago last time we visited...

This store has all manner of gorge things so get browsin'!

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22
Feb
2013

Attention 'brights' lovers!

Check these out!

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22
Feb
2013

Shelving tip!!

Simples, baby. Simples!

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22
Feb
2013

The swirl o' the kilt...

We're the boys who put the tart into tartan!

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22
Feb
2013

Vive la difference

All in a weekend...

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21
Feb
2013

Kick that dirty weed in the butt!

ONE WHOLE YEAR!!!

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20
Feb
2013

'Colin and Justin' product range

Loads more to come!

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20
Feb
2013

Some room inspiration from our own back catalogue.

We'll post even more soon...

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20
Feb
2013

Oscars frenzy!

Any minute now!

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19
Feb
2013

Here's a wee guide to shopping in Toronto...

Hope you find it useful!

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18
Feb
2013

Dowdy with a capital D!

Our girl needed a serious kick in the butt - but we were happy to oblige! Look at our after shot in the next post to see what we changed....

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18
Feb
2013

The after shot! Hells bells, pull cord and stand WELL BACK!

Yup, this is how we rock. Our girl had gone through a split and this was the room we created for her to help the next stage of her life inravel...

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17
Feb
2013

Love the big pattern and the slab of yellow...

This vignette works really well...

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15
Feb
2013

Splitting the designer atom!!

Yellow peril!

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15
Feb
2013

Good mornning troops!

Trust all's well in the cybersphere...

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15
Feb
2013

An announcement.

Things are gonna change!

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15
Feb
2013

Here's the first half of the dining room before and after...

Anything can be fixed. Anything, we say!

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15
Feb
2013

A NO new furniture dining room reno? Leave it to us.

Here goes...

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15
Feb
2013

Bathroom 'correction'.

Hope you like this project...

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15
Feb
2013

Just a wee glass - it's Valentine's Day, after all!

Happy bubbles...

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14
Feb
2013

Happy Valentine's Day

Here's a wee room transformation to keep you going!

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13
Feb
2013

Any room, no matter how awful, can be fixed...

DON'T BE SCARED!!

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13
Feb
2013

Hell mend us look at this room now!

It's all in the mix...

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12
Feb
2013

And the after shot...

Pretty big change, huh?

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12
Feb
2013

Before and after...

Scan both these pages for the pics...

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12
Feb
2013

Blimey - time flies!

Is it really the day AFTER my birthday?

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12
Feb
2013

Boxing clever

What is not to like?

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10
Feb
2013

Super loving this unusual branding...

Would you add it to your home bar?

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09
Feb
2013

Low cost high style

Big impact, small spend...

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09
Feb
2013

Our definitive sofa guide!

Reading our article should ensure you're sitting comfortably...

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09
Feb
2013

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

Bad taste BEWARE!!

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09
Feb
2013

Here's one we prepared earlier...

Say your prayers, we're going down your stairs x

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09
Feb
2013

Packed day. Just how we like it!

GREAT start to the day having come together with Colette and Alan, to blend, pour and pack zillions of handmade soy wax candles ahead of Valentine's Day!

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08
Feb
2013

Here's a wee scheme to keep you going...

One of our simpler projects, but fun nevertheless.

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08
Feb
2013

We need some sunshine!!!!

This place would certainly do!!!

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08
Feb
2013

What's not to like about this collection?

Well priced and boasting more than a hint of retro charm.

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07
Feb
2013

We're still giggling about this!

Lost In Translation!

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07
Feb
2013

Hame in Scotlandia!

UUUUUUZZZZZZAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

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07
Feb
2013

Busy day designing...

And that's just how we like it!

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05
Feb
2013

Gobble Jugs

We LOVE these!

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05
Feb
2013

Valentine's Day project.

Go easy. Cut safe.

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05
Feb
2013

Here's a slightly more sedate shelving option...

Super lovin' the dreamy mustard schematics...

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05
Feb
2013

Joseph's coat had NOTHING on this vignette...

Pass us the pop spex!

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05
Feb
2013

Stamp duty rise?

COME ON!

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05
Feb
2013

Really like the lines of this Mid Mod style table...

Both black and white top finishes are lush but we're all about the latter...

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04
Feb
2013

London, early bells.

Howdie, troops. Trust all's well in the cybersphere...

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04
Feb
2013

OMG - bad joke alert...

WARNING!!!! Exercise a little caution! Should you get a message from us with a link asking you to look at our tinned meat.... PLEASE; don't open it! It's SPAM!

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03
Feb
2013

Oops!

Spent FAR too much of our client's budget today on Fulham Road...

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03
Feb
2013

London Calling!

Nice to be back in the big smoke...

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03
Feb
2013

Chalk it up to experience

Come on. These are SO clever...

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03
Feb
2013

London calling

Could have done with a few hours more sleep...

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31
Jan
2013

We loves us a nice decal...

Check these out! SOOOOO cute!

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31
Jan
2013

Scotland calling!

Hope this finds you well...

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30
Jan
2013

Colour us crazy...

Sitting in a dreich wet Glasgow, the thought of this camera is really perking us up!

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27
Jan
2013

The Brixham Light Pendant

Jeeeeeez. Double, in fact TRIPLE, lovey loverton this soft industrial fitting.

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27
Jan
2013

Grey striped bedding at Next, UK

OMG - in another world (while still at Uni) we worked for this company. Hells bells that's going back twenty years!

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27
Jan
2013

Bunny Ears!

They don't miss a trick!

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27
Jan
2013

Nona Bruna Pottery

Faints, swoons, cries and weeps...

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27
Jan
2013

Defo a cringe/groan type joke but it made us smile...

Hope you like it! x

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27
Jan
2013

Brick tastic self builds...

Just a few ideas to get the convo started!

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26
Jan
2013

We dive at five...

Who knew diving could be so much fun!

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26
Jan
2013

Today's quote...

...and it's a VERY simple one!

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25
Jan
2013

Shelving made simple...

Hope you like this wee pic'!

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25
Jan
2013

Kitchen Counter Scaping

A little tweaking goes a long, long way!

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25
Jan
2013

Thrills, spills and household ills!

Let us help!

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25
Jan
2013

Lazy bones!

Oooooooooooooops!

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24
Jan
2013

Swoon. Iroko top AND hair pin legs...

We really like this type of stuff thought we appreciate it's a specialist and somewhat niche market...

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24
Jan
2013

We're often asked for advice on cookwares and pots and pans....

So we thought we'd post details of this set which is available at Marks and Specer...

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24
Jan
2013

Glasvegas calling!

Are we really home? Blimey - that was a fast journey!

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23
Jan
2013

Colin and Justin - doggy style.

Pampered pooches look out!

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22
Jan
2013

Jeez - is it ever cold!

Trust this climatic epistle finds you well, hale and hearty x

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21
Jan
2013

GORGEOUS!

Simple things, huh?

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01
Jan
1970

Today is Martin Luther King Junior Day

A time to reflect...

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20
Jan
2013

Jeeez Louise, these are gorgeous...

Life without these little beauties would be a lesser life indeed...

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17
Jan
2013

Zig Zag Alpaca throw

In various colours...

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17
Jan
2013

Just some updates...

More news to follow...

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17
Jan
2013

Chillllllz

Ouch!

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15
Jan
2013

Upcycle, baby, UPCYCLE!!

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best!

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14
Jan
2013

Gymtastic...

Any tips more than welcome!

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14
Jan
2013

Muskoka calling!

Finally arrived...

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13
Jan
2013

Home Heist Pinterest blogspot

Cheers to this lovely lady for categorising a load of our Home Heist rooms via Pinterest!

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13
Jan
2013

LOVE this sexy wallcovering...

We've renovated a zillion homes with genuine tin ceilings so we know this metal product really well...

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13
Jan
2013

Sunday, Sunday...

Chilly Billies...

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12
Jan
2013

Weather?

Hello? What's going on?

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11
Jan
2013

Thomas Cook onwards and upwards?

Fingers crossed!

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11
Jan
2013

Sale time at Stacaro

Shop carefully!

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11
Jan
2013

Today on eBay we would buy...

This affordable wee shelf cabinet. And what would we do with it? Well, we'd lacquer it black and detail it using antique gold hardwares. Very Wolseley Restaurant, London, UK! Aye, at the moment, we're all about 'The Grand European Style'.

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09
Jan
2013

JEEEEEEEEZZ!!

GORGEOUS! Super HWP lovin' the French styling of this cute wee laundry basket.

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09
Jan
2013

LOVE these little hand made bowls...

As any of our friends will attest we love the modern aesthetic. BUT...

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08
Jan
2013

David Bowie is BACK!!!

Not that he ever really went away...

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07
Jan
2013

Does decorating evil actually exist?

Hmmmm

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07
Jan
2013

Today's style stat!

Something to think about!

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06
Jan
2013

Table dressing without stressing...

Hope our virtul scribings inspire you to make your table top tip top perfect!

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06
Jan
2013

Getting top dollar at sales time...

We're regularly asked to comment on things that help homes sell... and with this in mind we composed this document to answer all your questions! READ IT AND REAP!!!

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06
Jan
2013

Spring time? In winter?

It's all in the mind....

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06
Jan
2013

Toronto beckons...

A wee day of shopping approaches...

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06
Jan
2013

Tom Ford

L U S H !!

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05
Jan
2013

Busy busy bees...

Hope you lovelies are having a relaxing weekend...

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05
Jan
2013

Got our sale snoopers busy!

Friends in Chicago have been raving about this store for ages!

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04
Jan
2013

A great wee buy at $34.95 Canadian

We take our H2O poured ONLY from lovely jugs...

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02
Jan
2013

Resolve...

Gonna make it happen...

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30
Dec
2012

Subduing, sleep inducing, relaxing Muskoka...

For the love of paint charts and wallpaper samples we just can't stay awake...

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29
Dec
2012

Looper blooper...

Hmmmmmmmm

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28
Dec
2012

Finding good credenzas can be tricky but this DWR range is cool.

Really like the slatted nature of this collection...

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28
Dec
2012

How CUTE are these wee figures?

Multi purpose multi gorgoeus...

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27
Dec
2012

Happy Boxing Day!

Tick tock...

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25
Dec
2012

Happy Christmas!

To one and all!

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24
Dec
2012

So we bought a cottage!

Muskoka is a winter wonderland...

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24
Dec
2012

Super love these laminated birch plates

By Donna Wilson for SCP. What's not to like?

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16
Dec
2012

Handmade for Branch

Super HWP lovin' these solid Black Maple Christmas tree dec's. What's not to like?

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16
Dec
2012

Busy weekend thus far...

And we're laying low ce soir...

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15
Dec
2012

Kim Wilde

This is why we've ALWAYS loved her!

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15
Dec
2012

Poppy Talk Detroit based soft furnishings

Love the clever use of retro maps and such like in the manufacture of these sweet products...

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15
Dec
2012

Hand crafted cheese boards

Aren't these cute?

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10
Dec
2012

Zebra wallpaper

Yay! Just specified this stunning paper for a private client project in London, Great Britain...

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09
Dec
2012

Corinthian, Glasgow, Scotland.

As we're heading in there this week for a party, we thought we thought you'd like to have a peek. If you're from outwith Glasgow - this is how it rocks in The Dear Green Place!

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08
Dec
2012

Los Angeles Holiday Market

For the love of God this is a MUST visit event!

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08
Dec
2012

Kitty heaven?

Searching for a cat home as a final finishing detail for a private client in London we stumbled across these guys...

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07
Dec
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Love this ample storage chest...

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07
Dec
2012

The OK store, Los Angeles

We had to scan this company website earlier today for an LA client and we were reminded just how fabulous it is. We've been in more times than we've had hot dinners...
Jump on line and have a look!

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07
Dec
2012

Thomas Cook

Up, up and away? Who can say with any certainty...

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07
Dec
2012

Save The Children, Scotland

Hope you chaps can make it along!

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06
Dec
2012

Excuse us, why so early???

What? Hello? Where?

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03
Dec
2012

Royal baby news...

Lovely to hear this...

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02
Dec
2012

Feeling safe in Scotland...

Thank you.

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01
Dec
2012

Jake Phipps strikes again...

Jeeeeez. This is so faintingly gorgeous...

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01
Dec
2012

HWP - we LOVE this wallpaper company.

Really cute designs. Mid with a little mod. Lovely jubbly.

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01
Dec
2012

Ralph Lauren lands in Edinburgh

Lots of lovely things...

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01
Dec
2012

Cher Lloyd - we love her!

Come on journo's - please stop being unkind to this kid!

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30
Nov
2012

Pavilion Theatre - The Wizard of Oz...

Bring on the high jinks and thigh slapping!

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30
Nov
2012

Happy St Andrew's Day

Howdie troops!

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29
Nov
2012

Just back from Toronto and already into work mode...

It's WICKED being home to Glasgow for a while...

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29
Nov
2012

Facet cut pot protectors

We love whimsy; that's a given...

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29
Nov
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Blimey - £12.50? What an amazing deal!

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26
Nov
2012

Our product line...

Hope you're enjoying it!

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24
Nov
2012

Fifty Shades Of Grey

Bedroom bliss...

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17
Nov
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

A whopping great eight seat dining table...

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17
Nov
2012

Re use Re cycle and Re invent!

You KNOW it makes sense!

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17
Nov
2012

Chocolate Creative

Made in Spain and the UK thsi range is cute, cute, cute...

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17
Nov
2012

Twinkie!

Are you coping?

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16
Nov
2012

Have a listen to this!

SOOOOOOOOOO good!

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15
Nov
2012

CRY BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take a peek...

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15
Nov
2012

Yet more C&J bargains are arriving in store!

With the party season looming, we hope you find our cocktail trays useful! x

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13
Nov
2012

Table mats fit for even the glossiest Thanksgiving dinner...

This company focus mainly on linens and table wares but they also stock a curated selection from other designers they admire...

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13
Nov
2012

SOOOO cute. Love this range...

Organic and pure and with serene colour ways...

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12
Nov
2012

Upcycling

Go on - save the planet and your wallet!

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11
Nov
2012

I'm A Celebrity is back!

Yayyyyyyyy!

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11
Nov
2012

Before and after - look at the room now!

A little Scottish magic was all it took...

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11
Nov
2012

Michael Robbins

This manufacturer hand makes all these gorgeous things in New York's Hudson Valley.

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09
Nov
2012

Hi

Sorry to post a less than fun epistle...

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08
Nov
2012

T O R O N T O !!

How's it going?

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07
Nov
2012

Mile High...

Loving that we can blog from the skies!

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07
Nov
2012

LA design fans - read this!

SOOO gorgeous!

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04
Nov
2012

Upcycling challenge...

How's this for a before and after?

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03
Nov
2012

This vacay is going TOO quickly!

Living it up in Grand Cayman...

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02
Nov
2012

Bathroom before and after.

Chicken poo into chicken pie!

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02
Nov
2012

Richard Branson dinner in Grand Cayman

Aye, t'was a lovely evening...

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01
Nov
2012

Before and After heaven!

Just another wee miracle!

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01
Nov
2012

Pink Paradise...

Here's a simple C&J scheme. Hope it inspires...

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01
Nov
2012

Banish the blues!

That's emotionally speaking - not in literal terms...

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01
Nov
2012

Morning team - Grand Cayman calling.

Another day begins...

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31
Oct
2012

BRILLIANT glasses deal via Wasserstrom.

SUCH a good value opportunity...

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01
Jan
1970

Splash flatwares at Libertys, London. GORGEOUS!

Double deluxe brightly painted crocks...

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29
Oct
2012

Grand Cayman Motor Museum

Roll on the fun!

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26
Oct
2012

Grand Cayman calling!

Aye, after a slick journey with Air Canada we've safely landed!

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26
Oct
2012

Settling back in to Toronto.... for a moment!

Aye, we're off again on our travels!

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24
Oct
2012

Catkins tattoo - here's a pic'...

OUCH! Still a wee bit nippy but otherwise healing nicely x

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24
Oct
2012

LA LA LA LA

It's our final day on this trip. Happy but sad face all in one...

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24
Oct
2012

After 20 years I finally got a second tattoo!

Ouch!

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23
Oct
2012

LA calling!

Still having a blast over here...

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23
Oct
2012

Handy find furniture store - right by our hotel!

Working on behalf of a private client in LA we stumbled across this store...

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22
Oct
2012

Jonathan Adler Los Angeles

We make a point of going to Jonathan's stores wherever we happen to be! HWP!!!

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22
Oct
2012

The London, West Hollywood

Dripping deluxe gorgeous...

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22
Oct
2012

LA calling

Day two our our current Californian jaunt begins!

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22
Oct
2012

Haus - Los Angeles

Such a great wee store is Haus

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20
Oct
2012

LA bound...

Excited to be travelling to The States...

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20
Oct
2012

Our Muskoka cottage hunt...

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO tiring!

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17
Oct
2012

Morning world. Why did you arrive so early?

JET LAG HAS STRUCK!!

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16
Oct
2012

Howdie from the T Dot

Trust you're well.

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14
Oct
2012

Room And Board

These guys carry a lot of fun stock.

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08
Oct
2012

Howdie troops...

Hope you chaps, wherever you're reading this, are well!

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07
Oct
2012

X Factor

Hmmmm....

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06
Oct
2012

Harlequin Wallpapers

Here's a reboot of classic Orla Kiely design...

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06
Oct
2012

Dine ceiling fixture.

With more than a nod to the classic Danish Loui Poulsen light, this one gets our vote.

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02
Oct
2012

Crystal light bulbs?

Jeeeeeez - theyre 175 bucks each, but we're already swooning...

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29
Sep
2012

Our top tip from the current flock of butterfly wallpapers?

Well, there are certainly loads of options from which to choose...

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28
Sep
2012

Capital here we come!

Aff oan oor travels again...

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26
Sep
2012

Safely home in Glasgow!

Blimey - jet lag SUCKS, huh?

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25
Sep
2012

Love this black crockery...

Really admire this simple dark toned design.

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23
Sep
2012

Perfect for those who love things equestrian...

These are dreamy...if a little expensive!

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22
Sep
2012

PLIIO

This is genius!

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21
Sep
2012

The Fall Home Show.

Come on down - but be early!

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19
Sep
2012

Some more 'Colin and Justin' home product

LOADS more to come!

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18
Sep
2012

Snooze bed and chair range

What's not to like?

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17
Sep
2012

Joke tastic...

Or, ahem, maybe not...

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17
Sep
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This cute wee storage trunk....

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17
Sep
2012

English Decoration

A lovely wee book - defo' worth a look.

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16
Sep
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Glam glam glam...

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14
Sep
2012

TIFF TALK TASTIC

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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14
Sep
2012

Thought for the day...

Save your cash!

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13
Sep
2012

Awesome fun is being had!

Hope you've been able to tune in...

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08
Sep
2012

Elton John Gala and Linda Evangelista

Trying our best to catch our breath...

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07
Sep
2012

TIF TIFF TASTIC

Day three approaches...

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07
Sep
2012

More TIFF - tastic stuff

Having a blast at the film fest'

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06
Sep
2012

More Tiff Talk...

Cinematic drama is ramping!

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05
Sep
2012

Tiff Talk...

It's all kicking off!

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01
Sep
2012

Nice weekend so far...

Trust you chaps have been well, hale and hearty xx

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30
Aug
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This fab wee pair of chairs...

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30
Aug
2012

Blimey - we're up early...

You guys all ok?

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28
Aug
2012

This is SO cute!

Finding smart kids bedding can be tricky but this is a great buy!

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24
Aug
2012

Homesense Spadina branch, Toronto

D'you know what? We NEVER cease to be amazed by these guys...

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24
Aug
2012

Paddle this, baby...

These are sooooo cute.

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24
Aug
2012

Tina Homes house party...

WOW!

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23
Aug
2012

LOVE this Rhino lamp...

Just so gorgeously whimsical!

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22
Aug
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This cute chemist store vessel...

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22
Aug
2012

Joke of the day...

CRINGE!!

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22
Aug
2012

Catching our breath after a busy few days...

Kawartha joy...

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19
Aug
2012

Great day in Oakville and Burlington. Now heading off to New York City...

Heids all o'er the place!

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17
Aug
2012

Coco bead chandelier?

HWP!!! Jeeeez!

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16
Aug
2012

Home Heist Website Update

Simple changes, big effects!

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14
Aug
2012

Sian Keegan fabric plants

Double gorgeous. No, make that TRIPLE gorgeous.

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14
Aug
2012

Where do we get our artwork?

Well, as a matter of fact, loads of it comes from MINTED.

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12
Aug
2012

London, 2012 Olympics. All hail Team GB!

65 medals!!!!!

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11
Aug
2012

Blimey we've packed loads of stuff in...

Yup, a very productive weekend.

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09
Aug
2012

Oh la la

Some you win, some you lose...

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08
Aug
2012

Tool kit like never before...

Triple love these kitchen utensils!

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07
Aug
2012

We love reclamation and repurposing so this lamp caught our eye.

Okay, so it's a bit kooky but we love it.

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07
Aug
2012

Olympic unity

Feeling SO excited....

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07
Aug
2012

Howdie

Just me having another wee gas...

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05
Aug
2012

A work in progress...

And still off the ciggies!!

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05
Aug
2012

Feeling a wee bit star struck!

And that's not normally our scene...

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04
Aug
2012

Good morning from up in London!

Hope you're all well, hale and hearty...

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03
Aug
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This cute Eames repro table...

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03
Aug
2012

London, innit?

So nice to spend some time 'up' in The Capital...

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01
Aug
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This spectacular Venini Tronchi Murano glass chandelier

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31
Jul
2012

Scottish Lotto winners

LOVE this pair...

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30
Jul
2012

Chase those bargains!

Aye, we're up and at 'em!

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30
Jul
2012

Today on ebay we would buy...

This simple piece of Whitefriars glass. Yumma and UUUZZZAAA. Happy days...

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30
Jul
2012

Some cute finds from our pals at Fathom!

Really lovely ideas to help you enjoy the rest of summer.

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30
Jul
2012

Shelves; simple and beautiful, made in Los Angeles.

Realy like this simple concept.

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30
Jul
2012

Freeform facetted cups

Really love these simple forms.

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29
Jul
2012

Sore heads this morning...

Mind you they ARE self inflicted!

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28
Jul
2012

Stikwood

This genuine wood product is BRILLIANT!

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27
Jul
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This Rosenthal crystal vase.

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27
Jul
2012

Olympics opening ceremony

SOOO cool.

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26
Jul
2012

Today on ebay we would buy...

Just think of this sitting on a cool set of drawers. Hey presto - instant Welsh Dresser...

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25
Jul
2012

Spend spend spend!

Triple lovey loverton...

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25
Jul
2012

Today on ebay we would buy...

This potentially cute plate display...

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25
Jul
2012

Howdie doodey

It's awesome being back in Glasgow!

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24
Jul
2012

Yield coffee table at CB2. So fancy.

Featuring a pop of our beloved yellow we're smitten with this wee table...

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24
Jul
2012

Handmade gorgeous things by Little Wren Pottery

Jeeez this kit is triple cute...

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24
Jul
2012

Heading to Bonnie Scotland...

Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!

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23
Jul
2012

Morning troops...

Up and at 'em. Gotta feeling that today's gonna be a fun and VERY productive day...

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22
Jul
2012

Soaring temperatures

Yikes!

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18
Jul
2012

Today on eBay we would buy.... Muskoka chair? Florida Keys chair?

All manner of names apply to this design ...

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18
Jul
2012

Pricey but GORGEOUS...

The visiting birds in your 'hood will feel SOOOOOO chic.

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18
Jul
2012

Hells bells it is not yet even 5.30am...

And we're wide awake!

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14
Jul
2012

Today on ebay we would buy...

This cute little duck radio...

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14
Jul
2012

Come on. Is it REALLY Sunday? Already?

Hells bells, time flies, n'est pas?

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14
Jul
2012

Presquile cottage trip

Just back after a great couple of days...

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13
Jul
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

One for our pals in Oz; a 42 piece silver plated cutlery set.

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13
Jul
2012

Ben Fiess storage jar vessels

DOUBLE love these little cuties...

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11
Jul
2012

Another day dawn...

Blimey - could Canada be ANY more fun!

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09
Jul
2012

Cutest. Project. Ever?

Love, love love.

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08
Jul
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This eagle topped convex mirror...

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08
Jul
2012

Rusted colour blocked planters

We scouted these guys in LA and were very impressed...

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08
Jul
2012

Exciting day ahead!

Product product product!

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07
Jul
2012

Wimbledon

Praise be to Andy Murray.

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07
Jul
2012

Revive Pool Party

Aye, a great wee day!

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06
Jul
2012

Le Weekend...

Bring it on!

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06
Jul
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This set of drawers. For SIXTEEN quid? Come on!!!!

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06
Jul
2012

Antique tile wall sconces

Aren't these cute?

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05
Jul
2012

Midas touch

This is a great table lamp. End of!

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05
Jul
2012

Stacklab

SWOON!!

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04
Jul
2012

Dezeen

Interesting magazine branch out...

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04
Jul
2012

Picton, Ottawa and PEC

Lovely things...

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04
Jul
2012

Wednesday, all day, today.

Yup, mid week here we are...

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04
Jul
2012

SUCH a great range of flooring options...

We always feel excited, even jumpy, when we run into an interesting flooring supplier...

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03
Jul
2012

Imogen Heath

This woman's designs are SO gorgeous.

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02
Jul
2012

Angus and Company

Really love this tortoise shell glass.

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01
Jul
2012

Pendent jar lamps

Super deluxe HWP. Really LOVE these...

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01
Jul
2012

Ottawa

Just wanted to share some of our Ottawa journey with you...

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31
Dec
1969

Pride

Happy Pride Weekend to one and all!

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25
Jun
2012

idukpatriot

Found this site while browsing for a client...

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25
Jun
2012

Benchmark

Furniture - handmade in England

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24
Jun
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

A spot of French fancy...

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24
Jun
2012

Livingetc Magazine

Always bursting with ideas...

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22
Jun
2012

TABLET RECIPE!

Here it is, folks. HWP!! It's GORGEOUS! And NO NO NO this is NOT fudge. It's a totally different confection and, properly mastered, your wee Scottish Granny would be proud.

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22
Jun
2012

Candle magic

Good morning, angels!

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21
Jun
2012

Cavalier - San Fransisco

Now you can shop on line...

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21
Jun
2012

Onkel sofa by Normann Copenhagen

Jeeeeeeez!

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21
Jun
2012

Andrew Richard Design party, Toronto

Great wee night!

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20
Jun
2012

Tablet!

Sickly GORGEOUS!

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20
Jun
2012

Beach bums...

Lush day...

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19
Jun
2012

Thank heavens for West Elm

Gold toned cutlery

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19
Jun
2012

Heatwave in Toronto?

It's el scorchio!

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18
Jun
2012

International laddies

Aye, we're home from home x

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17
Jun
2012

HOT! HOT! HOT!

Grinning ear to ear!

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17
Jun
2012

Cool cooler

We love this one.

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17
Jun
2012

Today on eBay we would buy this simple dining set...

SO inexpensive!

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15
Jun
2012

We're right Northerners at the mo'...

Howdie.

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15
Jun
2012

Dallas

Aye, it's back. Stetsons at the ready!

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14
Jun
2012

National Theatre of Scotland production of Macbeth - Glasgow Tramway.

If you only see one show this year, make sure it's this one.

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14
Jun
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

WOW!!

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14
Jun
2012

Cool sink; have a peek...

HWP! Lovely sinky winky; cool angles, great shapes...

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14
Jun
2012

Good morning from Glasgow!

A wee update...

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12
Jun
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

LOVE THIS!!!

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12
Jun
2012

Well, it appears that it took just one girl to save the British royal family...

Isn't this an amazing picture? Hard to believe that, just 15 years past, the family was in turmoil and highly unpopular in the UK and beyond...

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12
Jun
2012

Rothschild and Bickers

These chaps make us go weak at the knees.

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12
Jun
2012

Jetclass

A tricky website to navigate around, but really interesting kit...

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11
Jun
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This set of bell jars...

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08
Jun
2012

Help us promote Scotland!

Cheers, lovelies... x

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02
Jun
2012

We are aff oot and leaving our legwarmers behind...

Aye, we're making the most of our time in Glasgow!

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01
Jun
2012

We're forever being asked for good lighting leads in the UK...

Here's a great company and we particularly like this blocky wall fitting.

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31
May
2012

A wee story from today's post office line...

We are still scandalised!

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30
May
2012

Fish tanks

As fish lovers, we're more than happy to see some inventive new homes for our water bound pals...

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29
May
2012

Autolyzer!!!!

Give this FREE app a go!

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28
May
2012

Evening chaps and chapesses!

Feeling very relaxed today...

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28
May
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

These are SUCH a good deal if you're not work shy...

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28
May
2012

Found this monochromatic paper on Wallpaper Direct

Just decided to use this to paper a basement bathroom and an accent wall in our Glasgow home. The product has wee touches of metallic silver which bring it alive. And, while you're on the company website, check out all their London themed product. Very Jubilee!

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28
May
2012

Feels like today is running away with us...

Got a 'to do' list like Mount Everest

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27
May
2012

Jeeeeez! GO CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE!!!

If you do only one thing today, visit this awesome company's online resource.

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27
May
2012

FLUX

You can't even imagine just how much we love Flux

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27
May
2012

Knesting

Just imagine being able to tailor your Ikea furniture, thereby affording it a whole new look on a budget?

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27
May
2012

Love Klaus in Toronto

What do you reckon of this ceiling fitting?

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26
May
2012

Supper In The Suburbs, Scotland

What a fab' wee evening. And BYOB made it so affordable!

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25
May
2012

Vecco products

Love love love!

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25
May
2012

Good morning Glasgow!

It's SO nice being home!

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25
May
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Whitefriars

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24
May
2012

American Idol RANT!!!

Please excuse us...

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24
May
2012

Really beautiful lighting.

You already know we are suckers for a cute light fitting and this is a hot current fave.

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23
May
2012

Glossy magazines

Can you let us know your faves?

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23
May
2012

ABC Carpet and Home

Further to our New York postings we thought we'd express a bit of love for ABC...

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23
May
2012

New York - a round up of last weeks New York trip

Excuse the pagination issues with this - due to the length of the article it's doing odd things to layout and leaving gaps etc, especially wherever we position a website. And we've no idea why parts of our text are blue! But you get the drift!

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22
May
2012

We're your Boston Terriers...

Blimey - Boston; this is one city you've got to see.

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22
May
2012

Goldie Soap. Deluxe!

In NYC last week we had a sneak peek at The Wythe Hotel...

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18
May
2012

More news from Miss Universe Canada

The tension is certainly building!

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17
May
2012

Sore heads this morning...

Aye, that was a great wee evening!

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16
May
2012

Busy wee day!

We've had a fab day, with a good pal, helping decorate her downtown condo. Now back home getting ready for glitzy do...

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14
May
2012

Really taken by these ceramics...

We've long since been admirers of this company but the recent stock is the best yet!

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12
May
2012

Flower Lamp

Really impressed by this collection. Have a peek!

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08
May
2012

Dairy Milk chocolate

Oh, the ya has set in.

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06
May
2012

Today... and the sad demise of Survivors.

Been a great day.

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04
May
2012

Saturday - gorgeous and sunny!

Trust this missive finds you all well, hale and hearty...

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03
May
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Radiogram!

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03
May
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Radiogram!

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03
May
2012

Titanic II

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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03
May
2012

Cadillac SRX

Loving this test drive!

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31
Dec
1969

Owls!

This is possibly amongst the most HWP we have seen lately. GORGEOUS paper...

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02
May
2012

Cactus seating! Visually - but not ergonomically - prickly!

These are cute as!

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01
May
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

We've long since been suckers for this type of rug, and this guy is a bargain. And NO - it's not an antique...

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29
Apr
2012

Nursing a wee headache...

Blimey; we like to party!

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27
Apr
2012

Anthropologie

We're hit and miss with this store but we really like this geometric bedding.

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27
Apr
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This is a really lovely 'junktique' piece. At a good price, so far...

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26
Apr
2012

Super HWP!!!

LOVE these graphic alphabet prints!

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26
Apr
2012

Sometimes, simple things please simple minds...

Trust all's well with you chaps.

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25
Apr
2012

Still on the Homesense trail!

And having loads of fun!

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24
Apr
2012

Wombles? Hello?

How old does Yahoo actually think we are?

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24
Apr
2012

Looves and hooges

Is it REALLY already Wednesday? What? Hello?

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23
Apr
2012

This has really touched our hearts...

A truly moving story of a young woman who lost her life raising money.

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22
Apr
2012

Another day begins!

Howdie from the Scots...

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21
Apr
2012

Super HWP for these cute little Lapin food pedestals!

What's not to like. As fans of useful whimsy, these bunny eared bablies hit the mark!

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21
Apr
2012

Sweet Sunday!

Good morning all...

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21
Apr
2012

Toronto calling!

Yup, we're home from home...

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20
Apr
2012

Looking forward to our jaunt.

Sudbury, Canada, here we come!

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19
Apr
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Really good opportunity for a cool antique style sofa

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18
Apr
2012

Homesense

Lots going on! We're always VERY careful to associate with brands we really love and Homesense SO fit this bill. We've been propping our TV, magazine and newspaper projects - and our own homes - with Homesense merchandise for years!

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17
Apr
2012

Cadillac SRX

Super lovely ride

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15
Apr
2012

Lush clock

There are loads of clocks out there but this one caught our eye...

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15
Apr
2012

Yellow peril - HWP!!

What do you reckon of this room?

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14
Apr
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This Airstream caravan...

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14
Apr
2012

CHAS Easter Ball

We are utterly humbled...

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13
Apr
2012

New Irn Bru advert. HWP!!!!

Pink Bomb!!!!!!!!!!!1

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12
Apr
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Super loving the whole Hollywood vibe here...

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11
Apr
2012

Really looking forward to tomorrow!

Cos we have NOTHING in our diary!

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11
Apr
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Rug - tastic

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10
Apr
2012

Howdie! Is it reallly Tuesday already?

Trust this missive finds you all well, hale and hearty x

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07
Apr
2012

What a gorgeous family time near Inverness with family.

I never under estimate how luck we are to have a lovely family.

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04
Apr
2012

Digital clock

Walll mount it or use it desk top. We triple lovey loverton this fella. Cool retro styling that takes you right back.

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04
Apr
2012

Candles

Just to let you know that all our various candles aromas are now fully re stocked!

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04
Apr
2012

Really liking this Hans Wegner style chair.

The 'classic' Wegner Wishbone chair is now everywhere (in its various reproduction forms) but this Wegner style has always been more up our street...

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04
Apr
2012

Made In Design Furniture

These beautiful chairs caught our eye - we tend to be much more about wooden construction that pre moulded plastic, etc.

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03
Apr
2012

Hive ceiling lights from Made

These are just TOO gorgeous.

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03
Apr
2012

Today on eBay we would ALSO buy...

This cute cocktail shaker. Love the retro brass detailing...

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03
Apr
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

LOVE this retro brass ice bucket. A steal at less than £8...

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01
Apr
2012

Made furniture. We can NOT get enough.

Love this mildly retro shaped sofa. And the colourway is divine!

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01
Apr
2012

We loves us a good party!

Great wee weekend in Glasgow with family and friends old and new...

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28
Mar
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

It's £199, but that's actually a fair price for this type of table.

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27
Mar
2012

A Mini adventure to Edinburgh

With the big car in for a service we polished up our wee Mini and went for a fun spin East...

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25
Mar
2012

We loves us a bit of Willow pattern!

Buy now or weep and live to regret it...

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25
Mar
2012

OMG. HWP!!!!

Double loveey loverton these lamps.

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24
Mar
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This vintage tea set from the 1950's...

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24
Mar
2012

We're gonna faint - loads of music talent telly ce soir!

What's not to like?

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23
Mar
2012

Antler style ceiling fixtures

Just a wee shopping suggestion...

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23
Mar
2012

Today on eBay we would buy... these Tulip chairs and matching table. VERY good value...

We've seen single tulip chairs for nearly a grand a pop, so this is a great deal. $479 for the whole lot? Blimey!

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20
Mar
2012

Fish bowl with inbuilt mountains...

Can't help but like this bowl. A cute wee find at The Conran Store.

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18
Mar
2012

Up. At. Crack. Of. Dawn.

Aye, it's an early one for us.

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17
Mar
2012

Jet lag subsiding...

Been back in Scotland for two days and settling in nicely.

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17
Mar
2012

Today on eBay we WOULD NOT buy - this mid century sideboard.

Even though it is VERY cute!

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17
Mar
2012

Are you all getting in the spirit?

Looks like it's gonna be a fun weekend...

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16
Mar
2012

Wow! A great wee design and decorating info resource...

Read it wherever you are in the world.

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16
Mar
2012

Owl. Orange owl. Lovely tuwit tuwoo...

What's not to like?

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16
Mar
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Bring bring...

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15
Mar
2012

We are naughty boys!

We're SO conscious that we've been a little quiet on here...

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12
Mar
2012

400 thread count, percale Egyptian cotton

Okay, so this isn't cheap...

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10
Mar
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This major bargain bubble chair.

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10
Mar
2012

Maybe strep throat, maybe the flu...

Yup, we've been a wee bit under the weather today.

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09
Mar
2012

Kenwood event, Toronto, Canada.

Lovely evening with this stellar British brand...

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09
Mar
2012

Pig. Yellow pig. Lovely pig.

Great wee home for your succulents!

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09
Mar
2012

Restoration Hardware Ceiling Light

Cute, eh? Impressed by the 'planatarium' nature of this fixture.

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08
Mar
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

We LOVE mixing and matching styles...

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05
Mar
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Jade green Chinese snuff bottle.

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05
Mar
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Okay, so the mid century / art deco description is bizzare...

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04
Mar
2012

Golf. Us?

Just thought we'd post this wee pic'...

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03
Mar
2012

Kids rooms.

Not sure why so many people have asked us this week about designing kids rooms - have we missed something in the press or wider media?

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03
Mar
2012

Ciggies...

Okay, so I mentioned this in a previous posting but I just wanted to tell you a wee bit more!

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03
Mar
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

LOVE this.

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03
Mar
2012

The Ivy - Burlington

We're off to party!

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02
Mar
2012

Homesense

Spent a chunk of the day sifting through bargains at the Sherway Gardens branch of this store!

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02
Mar
2012

American Idol

Well - we were on the edge of our seats!

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02
Mar
2012

Today on eBay we would buy - this industrial shelving unit.

At $107 it's a very good deal.

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01
Mar
2012

Adam Levine's home, Architectural Digest

Not just his, but loads of other lovely homes to see in this month's magazine. Property porn at its best!

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01
Mar
2012

The Nate Show

Said it before and we'll say it again - this is SUCH a good wee programme.

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01
Mar
2012

The PERFECT home office!

Here's a project where we inserted a fab work environment under the stairs...

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29
Feb
2012

Evening all. Your Scottish uncles calling...

Blimey - are we ever busy!

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28
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Simple, elegant lines from times gone by...

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28
Feb
2012

Wire shades. Oh so bloody gorgeous!

We're ALL about these artisan shades.

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28
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Really like the simple lines of this elegant console table.

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28
Feb
2012

Fellow Rona columnists tips on Boho chic.

Thought you might enjoy this article.

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27
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Blimey - super lovin' this piece.

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26
Feb
2012

Atomic Kitten to reform!

Aye, it's happening...

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25
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This chair shape would work well in a modern or, for that matter, traditional environment.

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25
Feb
2012

Pinterest Pinnings!

We haven't yet joined but we see that some of our work is already been virtually pinned!

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25
Feb
2012

Just a wee update re the termination of my bad habit...

SO FAR SO - VERY - GOOD!!

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24
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Some Fiesta Ware!

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24
Feb
2012

Twin finish - matte and gloss

Love this range.

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24
Feb
2012

Non smoking me!

Day 5 here I come...

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24
Feb
2012

Fascinating showing of Casablanca at The Revue Theatre

Great seeing so many people out in force to help care for this grand old theatre.

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23
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

What's not to like with this piece?

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23
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Bag a bargain, folks!

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22
Feb
2012

Tiffin eating on the go set.

We stumbled across this wee set and reckon its a clever little system.

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22
Feb
2012

Flower head nails!

Sweet to the power of ten!

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22
Feb
2012

Nood closing down sale

In BC and Alberta we've sourced from these guys on many occasions. They have carried a great stock for many years.

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22
Feb
2012

In response to your requests for affordable projects here's a gallery to one particular whole house client job.

We dodged big costs with this one - hope you like it!

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22
Feb
2012

Bike shelf

This is a super smart idea, esp' where space is limited, perhaps in a condo hallway.

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22
Feb
2012

Deelish fabrics from Clarke and Clarke

These guys have some super ranges. Perhaps just what you need for that upcoming upholstery project?

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22
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

We love this charming trunk. And at 75 bucks it's priced very well too...

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22
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy... Equine statuery

Today on eBay we would buy - http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-MID-CENTURY-MODERN-ART-POTTERY-TABLE-HORSE-ITALIAN-RAYMOR-BITOSSI-EAMES-ERA-/120862977097?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c23feac49 These, perhaps, are the kind of shapes that inspired the wonderful Mr Jonathan Adler. A very good buy for just a few dollars xx

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21
Feb
2012

Shelter Furniture, Toronto

Really like this substainable piece.

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21
Feb
2012

TKARO

Really like this 'take to work' drinking vessel...

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21
Feb
2012

My name is Justin Ryan and I am a NON smoker.

Fan - bloody - tastic!

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21
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy... these red mid century dining chairs - a very good buy.

With red gathering momentum as a big colour for late summer/autumn you'll be well ahead of the pack.

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21
Feb
2012

Toronto Auto Show

Great way to pass a morning!

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20
Feb
2012

Byblos Art Hotel, Verona

Couldn't resist showing you this one. So gorgeous... x

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20
Feb
2012

Love these wine glasses.

Trends come and go, and wine glass shapes change, but the popularity of this award winning stem ware is sure to endure.

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20
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

Getting a wild response to our eBay purchases so we'll keep them coming!

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20
Feb
2012

An inspiration shot we stumbled across on the Rona mag site.

Really like the bold statement here. And we've tracked down something similar for you guys; Ikea have a lime green kitchen so have a peek and create this look for less!

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19
Feb
2012

FAB' store in sunny Spain

We're helping with a wee project in Barcelona and recently stumbled across these guys!

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19
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would ALSO buy...

This is fiendishly cute.

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19
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy - Jonathan Adler

This seahorse ceramic on a shiny chrome base would be a great way to start your collection.

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19
Feb
2012

GREAT sofa buy at MADE.

With a thousand pounds off high street price this is a wee cracker!

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19
Feb
2012

Blood Orange Pouff

Love the knitted finish and it's also available in grey...

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18
Feb
2012

Coco ceiling lights.

Oh, for the love of God - GORGEOUS!

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18
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

These are a great price; take it from us.

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18
Feb
2012

Matthew Hilton Profile chair.

We had the good fortune to interview Matthew some time ago on our Ch Five UK programme 'The Home Show'.

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17
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we'd buy...

This is a fab' metal piece that has a multitude of flexible applications.

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16
Feb
2012

Today on eBay we would buy...

This gorgeous mid century credenza.

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16
Feb
2012

Toronto calling!

OMG - we LOVE Glasgow airport!

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15
Feb
2012

Cafe Salma, Charing Cross.

One of Glasgow's best kept foodie secrets! And that's an actual factual.

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15
Feb
2012

This is what we'd buy on eBay today!

Priced at $615 it appears to be a really good deal.

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15
Feb
2012

Well we can hardly believe it - we're off to Toronto again tomorrow but our time in Scotland has gone more quickly than ever.

Looking forward to getting back to Canada!

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15
Feb
2012

Oh for the love of God...

These guys are amazing!

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13
Feb
2012

Today on Ebay we would buy...

Some gorgeous Whitefriars mid century glass....

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13
Feb
2012

Having a great time with my Mum in Inverness.

It's SO good spending relaxed time with family and this has been a particularly lovely trip...

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11
Feb
2012

Our Rona Magazine column

Some ideas for kitchen sparkle...

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10
Feb
2012

Really like Jasper Morrison and his uncomplicated products.

This phone is a great cord free fella and features pared back no fuss features.

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10
Feb
2012

Heads up about last few days of Wallpaper Direct sale

Stick 'em up! Some great deals to be had on slick wallcoverings. We use these guys throughout loads of projects.

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09
Feb
2012

Twitter

Is it only us who have this weird new twitter format?

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08
Feb
2012

Spotted these teak 1960's bedside tables on Ebay.

Thought you might like a look!

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06
Feb
2012

Blackhawk side table at Restoration Hardware

Reduced from $1095 to $930.

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05
Feb
2012

Painted mirrors

Did we just die and go to design heaven?

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05
Feb
2012

Jonathan Adler London

OMG - the new 3,000 square feet twin level Adler store in South Kensington is ASTOUNDINGLY gorgeous!

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05
Feb
2012

Loo roll holder

Finding good design solutions with smart design lines can be tricky when the subject is as mundane as a loo roll holder!

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05
Feb
2012

Valentine Decor

It's hard to avoid overt decor at this time of year...

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04
Feb
2012

Great wee night in Chelsea

Can we just say that life in Chelsea is not ALL like it appears on 'Made In Chelsea', Towie's sister show...

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04
Feb
2012

New Toronto Star blog by our pal Gale.

Some more great ideas from last weeks interior decor event!

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03
Feb
2012

London calling!

Howdie from a chilly Capital.

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31
Jan
2012

IDS - Toronto

Oops - we had meant to post this when the show was still on but we've been extra busy these last few days. Sorry!

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30
Jan
2012

London Ontario Home Show

OMG! What a BRILLIANT event!

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29
Jan
2012

Part of the Stockholm range...

We've got these in our homes in Canada, England and Scotland and just love 'em!

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29
Jan
2012

Great wee spinning top desk organiser from our chums at Alessi

Fifty two buck will bag you this wee cutie.

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29
Jan
2012

London Home and Lifestyle Show

Blimey - today was a stonkingly busy affaior!

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24
Jan
2012

Rona Mag

We do an online column in Rona Magazine - here's a wee project we recently showcased in their virtual pages.

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24
Jan
2012

Bol Fire Pit

May we weep, gently, as we look at this image? Too late, we've started...

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22
Jan
2012

Brooke Batchelor Design

Aren't these trays just the sweetest?

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22
Jan
2012

Bettie Cott coat rack

What's not to like?

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19
Jan
2012

Frickin GORGEOUS!!

Just can't tell you how much we want one of these beautiful pieces.

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19
Jan
2012

NOBODY pulls the rug from under our feet...

In response to your requests for good value floor rugs we've tracked down this one from EQ3.

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19
Jan
2012

This wee cutie caught our eye.

Really like the organic form.

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19
Jan
2012

HUGE timer - love this!

Just ditched our previous kitchen timer for this hefty lovely!

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18
Jan
2012

Get your FLAP on. Classic multi analogue clock...

Shit happens and we still malign the ever shrinking Habitat brand.

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18
Jan
2012

Tom Dixon chair

Hells bells - gotta get one of these! Double pronto.

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18
Jan
2012

More Agony Uncle questions have been landing at C&J Towers!

Thanks for all the questions you've been sending - we're trying to cover off as many as possible but due to volume it takes some time! Keep 'em coming! Cheers, C and J x

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16
Jan
2012

Golden Globes

Hmmmmmmmmmm.......

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16
Jan
2012

Banu - Iranian resto' on Queen West in Toronto

Stonkingly good food...

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16
Jan
2012

Cute art work at Strcutube

We don't normally go for mass produced art, and opt instead to support young emerging artists as their careers take off. But this piece is nevertheless fun.

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16
Jan
2012

Isla Tablle - Ikea, $179

Great design and we like the cute wee magazine shelf.

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16
Jan
2012

Serge Mouille Floor Lamp

Hold you heels - this is expensive...

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14
Jan
2012

Chilly times in Toronto

Yup; this city knows how to do 'extreme' weather!

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12
Jan
2012

LOVE these counter top dispensers.

Seems like a really good deal for the set.

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12
Jan
2012

Some great storage trunks

Upcountry have some fab choices at the mo...

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12
Jan
2012

Electric Revival

This is a great store in Toronto

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11
Jan
2012

Diane Von Furstenberg ice bucket.

This is on sale at Bloomingdales Home for $80

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11
Jan
2012

Roger Hazard from Sell This House - this is his cute as you like living room.

Really like this guys style. On his show, due to budget and time span, the make overs are quite basic...but when he has budget and an open diary... this is what he can achieve.

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11
Jan
2012

Para Paints

Used this company recently for a wee job uptown and the coverage was excellent.

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11
Jan
2012

Restoration Hardware

Just bought some of these BEAUTIFUL wall lamps for a client and now thinking how we can incorporate a couple into our own condo.

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11
Jan
2012

Reckon this is a great $849 spend.

Structube have some cool stuff.

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11
Jan
2012

Shelter Furniture, Toronto

OMG - we LOVE this image. Reminds us of our Glasgow drawing room....

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09
Jan
2012

Great sale at Windsor Workshop, Toronto

This hand made furniture collection is beautifully artisan and VERY well crafted.

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09
Jan
2012

The Firm - Global TV

Really thrilled to see Juliette Lewis on this series.

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09
Jan
2012

Eva Zeisel

We very much admired this lady.

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09
Jan
2012

Curvey detail table

Really like this company and their prices are sound too.

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08
Jan
2012

Win a design consultation by us and $1000 FREE Rona vouchers!

One of you HAS to win this fab prize... so go on; get entering!

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08
Jan
2012

Homesense

You've gotta get in to Homesense - we've spotted some great deals on picture frames and artwork...

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08
Jan
2012

Marcel Wanders at Graham and Brown

This guy is is a C&J hero and this paper is particularly cool, esp' on discount!

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07
Jan
2012

ADAPT your wallpaper? Aye - we've had a bright idea!

Just because your paper is monochromatic, it doesn't mean you can't change it... without removing it!

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06
Jan
2012

Good morning from LA!

It's not like us to have left so many days without updating our blog - we're truly sorry!

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01
Jan
2012

Happy New Year

Hope it's a good 'un!

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31
Dec
2011

Good morning LA on this, the last day of 2011

Blimey; in just a matter of hours it'll be 2012

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30
Dec
2011

A little more LA...

Right here in LA LA Land

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30
Dec
2011

Mr and Mr Jetlag are awakening!

Yup, our first day in Los Angeles is coming to life...

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29
Dec
2011

La La Land!

From chilly Toronto to LA...

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26
Dec
2011

Happy Christmas!

Hope everyone had a lovely time...

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22
Dec
2011

Glasgow calling!

SOOOOOO fab' being home for a few days!

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17
Dec
2011

Heck it is SO chilly in Toronto

Even though we've only been back half a day we can feel the chills settling into our bones x

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16
Dec
2011

Some cute wee Christmas 'make' projects as seen in our Toronto Star column.

With the holidays almost upon us, here are some simple ideas.

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16
Dec
2011

Fabulous French interior design book

As lovers of French interior design, this book really grabbed our attention when we reviewed it recently for one of our columns. DEF' worth a look! Gorgeous and dreamy schemes, all displayed in a wonderful coffee table tome.

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15
Dec
2011

Oh no! Our second last day in Grand Cayman!

We can hardly believe this trip is going so quickly...

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11
Dec
2011

More Grand Cayman

It's wonderful to find somewhere where we feel we could spend loads of time. Cayman is SO ticking that box!

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09
Dec
2011

Our Cayman journey continues...

Note to self. Open diary; mark out time to revisit Grand Cayman again in 2012 or 2013. End of.

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07
Dec
2011

Grand Cayman!

Sorry to have been quiet these last few days!

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01
Jan
1970

Had a glut of folk in the UK asking us about sofas and where to get them!

So we thought we'd post some deets...

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03
Dec
2011

Today if money was no object...

...we'd buy one of these tables for our Toronto condo'! Blimey it would look lush in our dining room! Sadly, it's still a little on the, ahem, 'pricey' side for us! Hey ho; we can dream...

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03
Dec
2011

Just one more sleep till Grand Cayman!

SO excited to be heading off to this dreamily gorgeous island.

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01
Dec
2011

Miracle soup recipe by our good friend Cherri who has achieved STAGGERING results with this potage potion!!

First things first - remember you are already beautiful. Only try this if your want to lose weight for YOU! This soup is amazing. In just a few days we've lost a few pounds each and the recipe is delicious. As with any diet we'd counsel that you seek medical advice before starting and that you augment the soup with plenty of protein; we enjoyed grilled chicken as we ran the diet and had as much soup as we could eat every time we were hungry. It's worked really well and we haven't felt hungry. If you're fit and well - give it a go! Blimey; we're almost beach ready! And remember to excercise too! Good luck!

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29
Nov
2011

Good morning world!

Hope this finds you all well, hale and hearty!

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26
Nov
2011

Our Toronto Star column, as seen in today's biggest selling Canadian newspaper.

To uphoster or not reupholster your squashy (less than) lovely? That is the question.

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22
Nov
2011

More of your Agony Uncle questions!

Hope our answers help!

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19
Nov
2011

Great few days in London

After a fun time we're heading home to Glasgow...

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17
Nov
2011

Our candles and your questions answered!

There are NO artificial waxes or synthetic aroma's in our waxy lovelies! Pulease!

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17
Nov
2011

Good afternoon Versace!

Blimey - we're pooped!

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16
Nov
2011

Afternoon, lovelies!

We're London based for a few days of TV work and RnR!

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12
Nov
2011

Here's how to make a mood board.

When we wrote this we tried to be as clear as possible in a step by step way. Hope it helps you plan this important stage of room planning!

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11
Nov
2011

Blimey it's good being home!

Even though the weather is a wee bit on the, ahem, 'cool' side, we're not grumbling!

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10
Nov
2011

Our close encounter with Prince Philip - LOL!!

Here's a wee story to brighten your day on a gloomy evening!

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10
Nov
2011

More of your problems! Hope we can help!

Here are some double takes on some of the questions we're asked...

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08
Nov
2011

Styling your home with Indian influences

Hope you find our editorial interesting,
Cheers,
C and J x

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08
Nov
2011

Buying a sofa

Here are our best tips. Now are you sitting comfortably?

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07
Nov
2011

Tabe dressing!

Here's how to max up at home...

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07
Nov
2011

yet more...

...yet more looks...

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07
Nov
2011

another pic...

...and another look...

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07
Nov
2011

Some pics!

A wee variety...

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06
Nov
2011

More agony uncles questions

Here are some more Q&A's, and this time answered with different perspectives from each of us. Hope they help you guys! Feel free to send us your questions via our forums and we'll try and address your problems WITHOUT publishing your names or details. Cheers!

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06
Nov
2011

How to create 'Classic' style at home...

Here's a feature from us for Toronto readers that should help you up the ante at home.

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05
Nov
2011

It's question and answer time at C&J Towers! Agony Uncles time!

We're asked all sorts of questions by folk; here are just a few by example. Anonymous, of course! Today we're all about helping couples!

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05
Nov
2011

Abbotsford Women's Show promo clip...

Gosh - weren't we subdued ahead of a very UN SUBDUED live appearance! Calm before the storm and all that...

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05
Nov
2011

Question - who are you at home?

Here's how to determine YOUR decorating style. Having written this editorial we hope it helps you work a gorgeous new scheme!

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05
Nov
2011

Reno'ing for gain - here's how...

Hope our editorial helps you achieve top dollar or profitable pound!

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04
Nov
2011

New York State Of Mind!

Fancy a little shopping, NYC style? Here's how!

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04
Nov
2011

Some tips for selling your home in a tricky market.

We put this editorial together recently and hope it will help you sell your place!

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04
Nov
2011

The Finnieston

Wow! Found this new resto today...

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02
Nov
2011

We've finally come through our jet lag...

Been home in The UK for a few days and finally feeling alive again after SO much travel!

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02
Nov
2011

Design Shop Edinburgh

A great mix of product...

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31
Oct
2011

Scottish Style Awards

A really fun evening!

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27
Oct
2011

Tim Burton exhibition LA

This is a MUST!

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27
Oct
2011

Toronto calling!

Just woken up and the sun, God damn it, is shining!

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27
Oct
2011

Sad face - left LA this afternoon...

Happy face - back in Toronto!

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26
Oct
2011

Hollywood calling TWO!

Blimey - we're super lovin' LA!

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24
Oct
2011

Hollywood calling!

We're first timers in LA but we're SUPER lovin' it all so far!

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20
Oct
2011

Vancouver calling!

Arrived after a really swift easy flight from Toronto.

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18
Oct
2011

Bavarian Haus

We always meant to post this but have only got round to it today.

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18
Oct
2011

Australia

With another trip to Australia planned for early 2012, we've dedicated today to our Ozzy pals.

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18
Oct
2011

Great night at Tosca Delfino Fashion Week after event...

And we're feeling surprisingly fresh this morning!

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18
Oct
2011

Toronto Fashion Week

Blimey - this city knows how to party!

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15
Oct
2011

Furniture Toronto

Browsed these guys yesterday; some great home furnishing solutions...

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14
Oct
2011

We've been enjoying a relaxed few days!

It's good to chill, even if only for a couple of days...

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14
Oct
2011

Intanza flu jabbing!

Thought you guys would like to see some footage of our interesting project...

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13
Oct
2011

Clean clean!

And we're feeling all the better for it!

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12
Oct
2011

Inventive lighting idea!

SUPER lovin' these guys!

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12
Oct
2011

Cool leather sofas from HIDE HOUSE

Check these guys out for some interesting ranges.

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11
Oct
2011

Toronto calling!

Aye, we're back in the Big Smoke!

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08
Oct
2011

GUTTED!

SOOOO sad to be leaving Dom Rep tomorrow.

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06
Oct
2011

Day Five, Dominican Republic!

Blimey; they holiday time is going all too quickly...

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05
Oct
2011

Tuwitt, tuwoo

LOVE these white owl bookends.

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05
Oct
2011

CB2

Even though we're on the beach on vacay, we're still working. We're working on a private client design for a Toronto home and just stumbled across CB2...

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05
Oct
2011

Our new bathrooms!

At long last, after three years of planning, they're finally happening!

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05
Oct
2011

Pottery Barn on Bloor

Meant to tell you...

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04
Oct
2011

SUCK UK Christmas pudding bin bags!

And these ones tickled our fancy just as much!

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04
Oct
2011

SUCK UK goldfish bin bags

These are a wee luxury but fun nevertheless!

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03
Oct
2011

Slept for ten hours...

Guess we needed it!

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02
Oct
2011

Caribbean Vacay!

Yup, at long last, we're having a TRUE holiday. Not a work junket, just a fab' seven day break!

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02
Oct
2011

Wallpaper Direct - new ranges and a fab magazine.

Have a look at these guys; some brill new collections!

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01
Oct
2011

Ben De Lisi cushions!

Love these!

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01
Oct
2011

Raining in Toroonto

But hey; it's all cool - we're off om holiday!

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30
Sep
2011

Working from home in Toronto.

Yup, we're housebound, trying to clear work before heading off on a jaunt...

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30
Sep
2011

And here's Colin...

Aproned up and ready to go!

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30
Sep
2011

Thought you might like these Masterchef aprons!

Here's Justin in costume

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29
Sep
2011

More Celebrity Masterchef

We we came, we saw and we didn't quite conquer...

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27
Sep
2011

Design Museum Shop

Great wee design product resource...

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27
Sep
2011

Celebrity Masterchef and stuff....

Aye, it's all going on in the kitchen!

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25
Sep
2011

Stencils

This company caught our eye...

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23
Sep
2011

Museum Of Contemporary Canadian Art - MOCCA!

Go check this place out, it has a constantly revolving selection...

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23
Sep
2011

Quasi Modo

A great mod' resource, this store carries some brilliant kit.

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22
Sep
2011

Nood sale

Def' worth a look x

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18
Sep
2011

Celebrity Masterchef!!!!!!

Blimey - this was a TOUGH show to make!

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17
Sep
2011

Yowsa!

Can't even begin to tell you how much fun we had at The Toronto International Film Festival this year!!

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14
Sep
2011

Montauk Sofas Toronto

Called into this store yesterday, between TIFF film times..

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14
Sep
2011

Chase Crawford looking fab!

Thought you might enjoy this pic...

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14
Sep
2011

Success! We landed our interview with Nicholas Cage!!!

Blimey - this one was a close shave!

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13
Sep
2011

Red Carpet Fantastic

Super lovin' our gig as red carpet correspondents during TIFF!

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11
Sep
2011

Busy wee night and morning!

And we've only just started!

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10
Sep
2011

Working from our condo this morning, then another couple of red carpets!

Peter, Cat and James who are staying with us are off to Niagara with our lovely pal Gale but we've stayed at home as we have a truckload of work thorogh which we have to pile!

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10
Sep
2011

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We can't even begin to tell you how much fun we're having doing this gig!

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08
Sep
2011

Having a swell time, so far, at TIFF

It's so much fun being back in Toronto!

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06
Sep
2011

Toronto here we come!

Even if we are a day late!

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02
Sep
2011

OMG - we WANT these NOW!!!!!

These aren't in store till early October but here's a sneak peak....

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02
Sep
2011

Leaf door stopper by Home Garden Living

With our Canadian association we couldn't resist blogging this!

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02
Sep
2011

Tip Ton Chair at The Conran Shop

Rather lovely...

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01
Sep
2011

Hello lovelies!

Hope this finds you well!

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01
Sep
2011

This Morning clip to promo Home Is Where The Heart Is

Hope this wee clip is of interest.

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31
Aug
2011

Morning all!

Sorry to have been a wee bit quiet these last couple of days.

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28
Aug
2011

Provide - Vancouver

LOVE LOVE LOVE this company...

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28
Aug
2011

Illusions Wallpaper by Graham And Brown

Loving this funky paper...

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28
Aug
2011

We want this!!

Really cute chair from Bo Concept!

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28
Aug
2011

Jet lag finally lifting...

Blimey - we've been tired!

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26
Aug
2011

Landed safely in Glasgow!

Blimey - breakfast in Toronto, lunch in mid air and dinner in Glasgow. Busy boys!

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25
Aug
2011

Dabble Magazine

Just come across this great on line title.

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25
Aug
2011

Bath towels for $7.97 each.

Finding quality bathing essentials at a good price can be tough, but we've tracked down a good deal at Walmart.

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25
Aug
2011

Teal and chrome combo at Peir 1

We love this light.

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24
Aug
2011

Barry Manilow

GUTTED!

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23
Aug
2011

Hello pumpkins!

Hope this missive finds you well and happy xx

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21
Aug
2011

Here are some clips of our radio show for those who haven't yet found it!

Every Sunday - 10am - 1pm - Real Radio Scotland, 100 - 101 FM and online.

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19
Aug
2011

Barbeque season!

Two nights on the trot!

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18
Aug
2011

Busy couple of days!

Just getting our breath back now...

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16
Aug
2011

Scarsborough!

Had a wee drive over the this area today...

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15
Aug
2011

Cottage time!!!

Just back from three days in The Kawartha's.

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13
Aug
2011

Colin and Justin Mini Me!

Well it looks like we've created a monster. Or a pair of monsters to be more accurate!

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13
Aug
2011

RUBINET! LUSH taps!!! Lush!

Finding good taps can be a tiresome task but these guys are amongst the best we've ever come across on EITHER side of the pond!

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13
Aug
2011

The Kawarthas

Just back from a great wee trip!

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09
Aug
2011

Great night's sleep!

And we've woken bright eyed and bushy tailed!

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09
Aug
2011

After four weeks we're home from home!

Yup, we are finally back in Toronto afer a whole month in Glasgow...

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06
Aug
2011

The hills are alive with the sound of music!!!

This fab snap makes us smile. It was taken at The Glasgow Show last weekend.

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05
Aug
2011

Catch our show tomorrow!

Looking forward to another fun packed three hour session!

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05
Aug
2011

Madame Sera, at home

This lady was SO cool when we filmed in her London home!

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05
Aug
2011

Bike Week

Glad to have helped!

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03
Aug
2011

The new Transformers movie...

Forgot to say that we went to see this the other night.

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03
Aug
2011

A great wee day out!

Tourists in our own city!

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01
Aug
2011

A few laughs from The Tall Ships Race at Greenock

We had a great time hosting the main stage!

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31
Jul
2011

Us and our posse of gorgeous belly dancers at The Glasgow Show

These girls were SO much fun...

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30
Jul
2011

New Series Dragons Den

Pretty good start and we're SUPER lovin' the new dragon!

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30
Jul
2011

Crack of Dawn

Yup, it was Sunday morning....

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30
Jul
2011

Boiling an egg...

Here's how to use the water you'd normally discard!

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30
Jul
2011

Rona Podcast

Here's us in Franglaise mode!

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30
Jul
2011

Citizen M Hotel - Glasgow

Great to have this hotel as part of the Scottish hospitality landscape!

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30
Jul
2011

Roving reporter strand for The Hour, STV

This is actually a lovely venue - go check it out!

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29
Jul
2011

Pic' of us in The City Chambers

If you haven't been you've gotta see this place!

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29
Jul
2011

The Glasgow Show

What a brilliant way to spend the day!

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28
Jul
2011

Colin singing Yazoo's 'Only You'.

Slight sound and vision synching issues, but hey ho!

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28
Jul
2011

Justin singing Vincent by Don Mclean

Okay, so we haven't yet mastered synching sound to vision but you get the gist!

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28
Jul
2011

TANNING DISASTER!

How to AVOID a tanning crisis...

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28
Jul
2011

It is Friday! Yay!!

Which can only mean one thing - the weekend starts here!

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27
Jul
2011

Too good to be true...

So, the sun has gone!

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24
Jul
2011

The Glasgow Show

This coming weekend!

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23
Jul
2011

Back in Glasgow for a few days...

And it's SOOOOOOOOOOOO sunny!

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20
Jul
2011

Sophie Conran at Portmerion.

Just saying!

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20
Jul
2011

As much as we love Edinburgh...

... we don't get across as often as we'd like to!

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19
Jul
2011

McKays Flooring, Glasgow

Fab wood flooring and great rugs too...

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19
Jul
2011

The River Clyde!

Lovely lunch overlooking Glasgow's waterway

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17
Jul
2011

Love this wee thingy!

Reallly made us smile!

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17
Jul
2011

Blimey - it's Monday already!

Time flies, huh?

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15
Jul
2011

Doing zero day...

Okay, so that didn't quite pan out as we'd planned!

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15
Jul
2011

Today we are planning on doing ZERO!

It's rare for us to have a whole day off but we really need some time to unwind...

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12
Jul
2011

Bargains!

Blimey; we've scoured the stores...

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12
Jul
2011

Second night at The Tall Ships and The Green Lantern

Even more fun than the first!

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09
Jul
2011

Real Radio and The Tall Ships at Greenock

A jam packed day!

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08
Jul
2011

Backstage at The Hour 5 with The Pierces

More pics...

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08
Jul
2011

Backstage at The Hour 4 with 'Four Poofs and a Paino'.

More pics...

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Dec
1969

Backstage at The Hour 3 with 'Four Poofs and a Piano'.

More pics...

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08
Jul
2011

Back stage at The Hour 2 with The Pierces

More pics...

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08
Jul
2011

Back stage at The Hour - The Pierces perform live!

Some pics of us yesterday on set

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08
Jul
2011

Glasgow calling!

Aye, we're back home in Bonnie Scotland!

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06
Jul
2011

London calling!

Yup, we're back in the UK.

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05
Jul
2011

Queen Mother

No, not THAT one...

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03
Jul
2011

Happy Pride, after the event!

Great weekend!

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03
Jul
2011

Style Garage

Still some great shopping to be had here.

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30
Jun
2011

Happy Canada Day!

SOOOOOO glad to be beack in Toronto!

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29
Jun
2011

Shooglenifty at Hughs Room

Looking forward to this evening!

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29
Jun
2011

Jet lagged

Sorry to be quiet these last few days....

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25
Jun
2011

Feliciano Lopez

Blimey - what's not to like?

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25
Jun
2011

So you want to refresh your kitchen without starting from scratch?

Read our Toronto Star column for all you need to know!

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24
Jun
2011

Eva Zeisel

Super lovin' this lady.

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24
Jun
2011

MAD VANCOUVER

These guys are worth checking out...

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24
Jun
2011

Love this wee dustpan set!

Pared back and fuss free... And just £19.95.

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24
Jun
2011

Take That!

OMG!!!!

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21
Jun
2011

Welsh Wales!

But already back in Glasgow!

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19
Jun
2011

Working on our own garden and found these...

By Garden Beet, this interesting honeycomb trellis is a wonderful product.

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19
Jun
2011

Decosticker

These caught our eye...

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18
Jun
2011

Fun wee day so far!

Getting up early bells on a Sunday is fun!

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18
Jun
2011

BHS Sale

Had to mention this!

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17
Jun
2011

The PERFECT bedroom

Here's our potted guide to perfect bedroom shennanigans!

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14
Jun
2011

My beautiful Mum

Thank you for all your lovely messages via facebook and twitter.

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11
Jun
2011

Cedric Sofa - Urban Barn

Super lovin' this item!

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09
Jun
2011

We're joining Real Radio!

All our usual work stuff continues as normal between here and Canada but we're THRILLED to announce we're joining Real Radio for a thirteen weak season!

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08
Jun
2011

Tune into Real Radio tomorrow at 8.40am if you're awake!

Hope you can twist your dial to 100 - 101 fm for some news!

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08
Jun
2011

Up North

In the Schnekie!

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06
Jun
2011

Stormingly good day.

Covered off loads of ground in various meetings today.

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04
Jun
2011

Sorry to be quiet!

Been a crazy few days...

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01
Jun
2011

Off to Miss Scotland gala evening.

Still stricken with toothache and sinusitis, but we'll give it our best shot!

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01
Jun
2011

Toothache update

Still very sore but perhaps a little easier...

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31
May
2011

It's seldom we grumble...

But toothache is worth grumbling about!

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29
May
2011

Fun weekend so far...

Great few days!

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27
May
2011

How To Choose The Perfect Sofa

Hopefully you'll find our guide useful... BEFORE you invest in your new squashy lovely!

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25
May
2011

Best Magazine

There's a nice interview with us in the current issue.

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24
May
2011

Dyson versus Hoover?

Would love your thoughts

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24
May
2011

Browns, Glasgow

Off for a late lunch!

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24
May
2011

LOVE this light fitting!

From the lovely folk at BHS.

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24
May
2011

Bari TV unit.

Love the long lean lines...

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Dec
1969

Living etc tips

Loads of simple ideas to update your walls!

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23
May
2011

MJOLK, Toronto

Super lovin' this store.

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23
May
2011

Say, did you EVER see one this HUGE!!!???

While filming recently we revealed this big cracker!

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23
May
2011

Tan CRISIS!!!!

This might make you smile!

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23
May
2011

Stormy weather!

Thank heavens the weather has tamed...

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21
May
2011

Us singing Rule The World!

Just in case you haven't heard our homage to Take That!

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21
May
2011

Housebound

But it's nice to be indoors...

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21
May
2011

Rockett St George

Some great ideas...

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20
May
2011

Great day with family!

And some awesome home cooked food into the bargain!

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19
May
2011

Mini Moderns

We're super lovin' these guys!

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19
May
2011

This just caught our eye!

Love the silver colour way and leaf work, and the butterfly detailing is lush!

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19
May
2011

Days off over!

Aye, work begins again right now!

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17
May
2011

Sorry we've been a wee bit quiet!

Been SO busy on our press and promo rounds...

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13
May
2011

Some quick ideas for you guys!

Hope these are useful! Three similar items at different prices and some design and household tips. Enjoy! xx

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13
May
2011

The Daily Record Our Heroes Awards

What a sensational evening!

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11
May
2011

TK Maxx - Kensington

Some great value clobber!

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11
May
2011

Spotted a great sale bargain...

We actually have this sofa in our office in one of our places and it's a sturdy piece...

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31
Dec
1969

Breakfast and lunch in Chelsea, dinner in Glasgow!

Aye, we're heading home to The Dear Green Place!

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09
May
2011

Woofs To Kittys Mobile Pet Grooming Dog Show.

If you get a chance, please attend and show your support. Cheers. xx

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09
May
2011

Habitat desert plates - £7 each

These caught our eyes in The Kings Road branch today...

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09
May
2011

Jam packed day.

Press and promo's a go go!

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08
May
2011

London callling!

Off on another wee jaunt...

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06
May
2011

Bedroom bliss!

Hope you like this project! And, with our guide, achieving a similar look should be easy!

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05
May
2011

Cute table in Habitat

A well made, well designer piece.

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31
Dec
1969

Trudie Styler's new cook book!

And it's jam packed with great ideas...

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05
May
2011

Trendhunter.com

Fancy a little fast forward inspiration? Here's how...

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04
May
2011

Normal looking energy efficient light bulbs! At Last!

Thank goodness the lovely folk at Next have started to stock these bulbs!

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04
May
2011

Content by Conran at John Lewis

Some really cute wee tables instore...

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04
May
2011

Source Code

We went to see this movie last night...

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02
May
2011

Feel like we've slept for a hundred years!

That'll be the jet lag, then!

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01
May
2011

Back in Blighty!

And boy; are we ever tired!

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01
May
2011

Hello Bonnie Scotland!

WOW!!! We're home!

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30
Apr
2011

Topless!

Whizzy wee day buzzing around in the car!

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28
Apr
2011

Blimey - what a busy week we've had!

And that's why we've been a little quieter than normal on here!

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23
Apr
2011

St Lawrence Market

Whatever you're doing, find time for this classic indoors/outdors market in Toronto's east end each weekend.

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23
Apr
2011

Happy Easter!

Hope you guys are having a great day... Cute artwork, huh? Courtesy of our pal Michelle R

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22
Apr
2011

Motivo Black crocodile patterned wall panels

Blimey - this stuff is gorgeous!

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21
Apr
2011

Busy week!

More a life in the day of Colin and Justin...

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20
Apr
2011

A Right Royal Tadoo

Catch us on City TV all next week!

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16
Apr
2011

One, at The Hazelton and then Ciao

Another great evening in Toronto!

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16
Apr
2011

Look what we found at Rona

Love this chandelier!

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15
Apr
2011

Tim Burton Exhibition, Toronto

This one you gotta see...

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15
Apr
2011

Bargain deal at The Brick

Sounds like great value to us...

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15
Apr
2011

Homesense on Yonge, Toronto.

Great clearance department...

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13
Apr
2011

Scotch Blue masking tape

Your question answered!

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13
Apr
2011

Family night in...

It's good to relax...

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12
Apr
2011

Salad days. Oh, the high life....

Off to the supermarket!

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11
Apr
2011

DR WHO!!!!

Forgot to tell you this wee snippet!

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11
Apr
2011

New York, New York...

So good they named it twice...

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09
Apr
2011

Having a ball in NYC!

Super lovin' this city!

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08
Apr
2011

Whizzzzzz!!

Aye, we're back in Toronto!

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05
Apr
2011

Junkets

Great wee day...

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05
Apr
2011

Celebrity Coach Trip - blast from the past!

Just come across this and thought we'd share the link.

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05
Apr
2011

Thanks Michelle!

We love that you've made us cover stars again!

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04
Apr
2011

Skyline range at Tesco

Just spotted this surprisingly cute range at Tesco Direct...

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04
Apr
2011

Evening, troops!

How's everyone doing?

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04
Apr
2011

Cher Lloyd

LOVE this pic!

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03
Apr
2011

April Fool...

This was what we got upto for April Fools Day with Real Radio...

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30
Mar
2011

Ikea kitchen

Some great ranges in store...

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30
Mar
2011

Limitless

Off out to the cinema...

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30
Mar
2011

Trolley dash...

Up with the larks to shop, shop, shop...

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29
Mar
2011

SUCH a productive day! And isn't this a gorgeous pic of Cheryl from our show Home Heist?

Feeling good...

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29
Mar
2011

Thought you guys might enjoy this wee story, as featured in our Torstar column.

And we're all about orange sofas...

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29
Mar
2011

Spotted this on the yahoo server and thought it might be useful!

Good luck!

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29
Mar
2011

Woman magazine

Hope you enjoy our spread.

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29
Mar
2011

Great meal at Salma last night

You gotta go check this wee resto out...

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29
Mar
2011

Working in the final stages of several bedrooms in our house

Most of the preparatory work is done, at last.

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28
Mar
2011

Evening! Morning!! Bet those pics got your attention!!!

Aye, it is nearly one am...

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27
Mar
2011

SUPER lovin' this company..

UDESIGN

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27
Mar
2011

So who's up to what today?

We're slowing down a little at the mo and taking things easy this weekend!

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27
Mar
2011

Plumen bulbs!!!

Get a load of these!

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26
Mar
2011

Back from Brum

And full o' beans!

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26
Mar
2011

Toronto Star Sofa So Good...

Its this weeks column, by us, from The Toronto Star

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26
Mar
2011

Pride Ball

What a fab night!

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25
Mar
2011

Pride Ball

Off to Birmingham later this morning. Should be fun.

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24
Mar
2011

Cute wee interview...

This was recorded as part of the home show...

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24
Mar
2011

Howdie

Long lie in this morning...

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20
Mar
2011

Land of Hope and Glory cushion at M&S.

Cute, or what?

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20
Mar
2011

NEST chair

Gorgeous, huh?

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20
Mar
2011

FYI - twitter

There seems to be a problem loading our twitter updates...

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20
Mar
2011

Love this cute cartoon - esque pic!

Thought you might enjoy seeing it.

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19
Mar
2011

Tonights special moon and Comic Relief

Wow - what a way to end this years telethon...

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18
Mar
2011

Here's a fun wee account of us with Prince Philip...

OMG - he's a frisky old geezer!

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17
Mar
2011

Habitat Sale

Go check this out!

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17
Mar
2011

Winston Churchill!

Now there's a name you mightn't expect to see us blogging!

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17
Mar
2011

off to to work

Bright and breezy, lemon squeezy

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16
Mar
2011

Mobo's

Yay!

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16
Mar
2011

A fun wee interview

Thought you guys might enjoy this!

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16
Mar
2011

Today we divide and conquer!!

Yup, we're working APART for two days!

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16
Mar
2011

This weeks Vancouver Sun - our column...

Hope you enjoy this wee project

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15
Mar
2011

Packed day!

Worked on our Toronto Star column for most of the day...

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15
Mar
2011

Out of this world?

Slightly scary, but fun nevertheless...

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14
Mar
2011

Love this tribute clip arranged by one of our lovely twitter gang!

We're always really touched when someone goes to all this effort...

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14
Mar
2011

Safely back in Glasgow

Been so long that we appear to have forgotten where everything is on the house!

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13
Mar
2011

Spring issue Elle Deco

Just browsing a copy as we write...

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13
Mar
2011

Great night at Ealing Studios!

Blimey, we partied...

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13
Mar
2011

Rufus Hound.

OMG - what a FANTASTIC man!

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12
Mar
2011

Let's Dance

Yup, tonight's the night!

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12
Mar
2011

The Wizard of Oz at The London Palladium

Just thought we'd let you know how it all went...

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12
Mar
2011

We actually got on like a house on fire with this fab journo!

Hopefully it'll come across in the interview which we'll post!

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11
Mar
2011

A rather sombre message in light of recent events in Japan.

Our sympathies extend to all those affected by the double disaster in Japan.

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11
Mar
2011

Congrat's!!

Who doesn't like a first prize from one of Vancouver's best stores??

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10
Mar
2011

Transmission dates for our new show. AT LAST!!!

10th May, ITV 1, 3 part documentary...

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10
Mar
2011

Oz - tastic...

So we're getting ready to go to this show and can't wait!

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10
Mar
2011

Balineum

Love these guys!

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10
Mar
2011

The Wizard of Oz

Are these gale force winds prophetic?

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09
Mar
2011

BT Vancouver

TV joy!

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09
Mar
2011

Oh, tis a glamorous world...

Spring cleaning again!

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08
Mar
2011

Lazy days!!!

Slept till 1pm!!!

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07
Mar
2011

London calling!

We're back!

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06
Mar
2011

Vancouver

Falling in love more and more with this beautiful city!

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05
Mar
2011

Global TV, Vancouver

Nive slow start to the day with a long lie in till 8am!

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04
Mar
2011

Vancouver Sun

Little old us as editors!!!

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04
Mar
2011

Could we cram more into a day?

Think we're feeling a little tired but we've got energy in reserve...

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03
Mar
2011

Just arrived in Vancouver

And it's gorgeous!!!

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03
Mar
2011

So much for an early night...

Our terrace got in the way!

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02
Mar
2011

Elton John Party

Cute pics!

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02
Mar
2011

Stats

Working away...

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02
Mar
2011

Billy Elliot!!!

As a matter of urgency PLEASE go and see this show. It's just wonderful...

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01
Mar
2011

John Galliano

We are shocked and disgusted at your behaviour. For an apparently creative man you have shown your hard, ugly side. But it's better we know your true colours...

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28
Feb
2011

A great night!

Although we're feeeling a little drowsy today after a little boozy indulgence...

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28
Feb
2011

Great lighting!

This is perhaps more for those of you in the retail trade...

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27
Feb
2011

Some ideas, ahead of our appearance at The BC Home and Garden Show, to help get the best from your home!

Hope this all helps. See you in Vancouver!

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27
Feb
2011

SNOW!!!!!

But it's great to be back in Toronto!

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24
Feb
2011

We're back in Toronto!!!!

Howdie!

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24
Feb
2011

Sorry to have missed a couple of days on here...

Pride ourselves on keeping our blog up to date but we've been SOOOOOOOOOOO busy...

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20
Feb
2011

Happy to have had such a blast on Let's Dance!

OK, so Katie and Russel won, but they were fab' and besides, we're behind all the finalists...

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18
Feb
2011

We're knackered!

Up since the crack of Dawn...

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17
Feb
2011

Sweet smelling...

We're LOVING The White Company.

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17
Feb
2011

Lorraine Kelly and Real Radio!

All happening tomorrow...

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17
Feb
2011

Ouch! Sore ankle!

Should have taken a wee bit more care on the runway!

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16
Feb
2011

Great on site branding courtesy of The Toronto Star at the National Home Show.

Love this pic and cheers to Gale and the team at The Star for all their hard work!

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16
Feb
2011

Red Nose Day! Let's Dance!

Hope you guys will vote for us this coming Saturday!

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16
Feb
2011

Feeling refreshed!

After another early night...

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16
Feb
2011

Check out these paints from Crown.

Past perfect? We think NOT...

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15
Feb
2011

OMG - we are KNACKERED!!!!

Just back in after a great wee busy day...

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15
Feb
2011

Thought you guys might enjoy this article...

Lovely Anta

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15
Feb
2011

A new show on ITV1

We're looking at the early viewings and you'll see it all on the box in just a few short weeks...

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14
Feb
2011

Let's Dance for Comic Relief!

Blimey - this has been LOADS of fun already!

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14
Feb
2011

Happy Valentines Day!

To all our lovely people on here!

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11
Feb
2011

London calling...

Back again!

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09
Feb
2011

Dallas!

Thrilled!

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09
Feb
2011

Great wood effect tiles

Check out The Arteak wood look alike ceramic tile from Topps...

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09
Feb
2011

Back in Glasgow!

After a whirlwind tour!

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07
Feb
2011

LONDON!!!!!

Secret Squirrel!

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07
Feb
2011

Showbiz' Ball

SUCH a great evening!

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07
Feb
2011

Dinner courtesy of La Vallee Blanche...

SO MUCH FUN!!!!

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05
Feb
2011

The Orchid...

Why?

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05
Feb
2011

The Scottish Showbusiness Benevolent Fund Ball

Looking forward to a fun evening!

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05
Feb
2011

Hope you like this colour splash!

Sometimes you gotta go big on the colour to get optimum 'pop'!

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04
Feb
2011

ANTA!

Look out for a nice editorial from us on these guys!!!

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04
Feb
2011

LOVE this!!

Here's a conundrum...

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04
Feb
2011

Bits and Bobs...

Another packed wee day...

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02
Feb
2011

Can someone PLEASE stop the rain!?

It's SOOOOOOOOO grey and grizzly...

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01
Feb
2011

LOVE this promo pic' for Let's Dance!

Our pal Michelle put it together and it's SUCH an inspired image! GORGEOUS!!

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01
Feb
2011

Kick Ass! Plus before and After gallery updates...

Some more dreamy schemes unveiled!

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31
Jan
2011

BC Home and Garden Show!!!

For those of you coming to this wonderful show, we thought it might be useful to post some of our style predictions. See you at the show!

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31
Jan
2011

Hello strangers!

Sorry to have been a little quiet these last few days...

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27
Jan
2011

Fake fur high drama!

We'd forgotten about this wee drama till someone sent us the clip this morning!

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26
Jan
2011

Lazy day!

Sometimes doing nothing in particular is fun, eh?

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26
Jan
2011

Loving this!

OK, so it's not cheap, but it's an all in one gadget...

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26
Jan
2011

RSPCA

Anything you can do to help would be wonderful...

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25
Jan
2011

Let's Dance for Comic Relief!

We're in!!!!!! And we're getting our dancing shoes on...

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23
Jan
2011

DAY OFF!!!!

First in three months...

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22
Jan
2011

Toronto Star

Some ideas to help loosen of that tight corner...

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21
Jan
2011

Still feeling a wee bit jaded after a FABULOUS early wrap party for Robin Hood!

What a great time we had last night!

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20
Jan
2011

Bargain alert!!!

Great Orchids at Ikea!

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20
Jan
2011

Shopping frenzy today!

H&M rock!

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20
Jan
2011

PURLDECO

Cute, huh?

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20
Jan
2011

DIVANI

How do they do these deals at these prices?

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20
Jan
2011

Haircuts!

Off to Taylor Ferguson on Bath Street!

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19
Jan
2011

Today we are concerned with life's more mundane, ahem, pleasures...

It's time to sweep!

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19
Jan
2011

Glade! Last hours to enter!!

And have a chance to win $15,000!!!

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18
Jan
2011

Vintage Chandeliers

LUSH!!!

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17
Jan
2011

Just back home after a packed wee day...

And glad to have the prospect of a wee night in!

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16
Jan
2011

An early start...

And the whole day still lies ahead...

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16
Jan
2011

Camping with Colin and Justin xx

A fun wee advert to help save energy...

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15
Jan
2011

Glasgow / Toronto

It's been AWESOME being home in Glasgow for so long!

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15
Jan
2011

Is it any wonder that we fellt a little tired today?

All that hot tub partying go the better of us!

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15
Jan
2011

Preparing for a mag' shoot in our Toronto condo.

Great fun setting this up!

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15
Jan
2011

Keith Barret and us...

A little old clip from six years past but one that still makes us smile...

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15
Jan
2011

A wee washing up sing song!

Immediately after Christmas dinner...

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14
Jan
2011

May The Best House Win!

Anyone seen this fab' wee wee show on ITV?

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14
Jan
2011

John Lewis - Never knowingly undersold...

Some great lighting ideas...

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14
Jan
2011

Bookshelf wallpaper - GORGEOUS!!!!

Super lovin' this stuff!

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14
Jan
2011

Floor lamp bargain

And it's on sale! Even better!!!

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14
Jan
2011

How cute!!!

LOVE this whimsical self adhesive headboard! Priced from £75...

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13
Jan
2011

India here we come!!!

Hope you guys enjoy the new series!

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13
Jan
2011

Thought you gys might like to see some of the visitor reviews from the Pavilion panto in Glasgow!

Cheers for all the these wonderful words of support for us and all our lovely cast members!

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13
Jan
2011

Just 12 panto shows left!

We can't believe how quickly the countdown to our last show is happening!

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12
Jan
2011

Time off between shows!

Always nice too get back to the hoose!

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12
Jan
2011

A few hours free...

Nice to be up and about early!

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12
Jan
2011

Picasso cushion

Hot from the Conran Shop

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12
Jan
2011

Chandelier

Have a wee look at this one...

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12
Jan
2011

Crack of Dawn!

Oh the joys of an early start...

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10
Jan
2011

Staying IN for dinner?

On a birthday? Hello?

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10
Jan
2011

To gloss, or not to gloss...

It's an ongoing debate.

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10
Jan
2011

Colin's Birthday!

A long lie in, then up for pressie opening!

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07
Jan
2011

1,500 screaming kids!

JOY!

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07
Jan
2011

Mr and Mr Mop!

Cleaning power!

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07
Jan
2011

Panto Fever!!!!

Great show at The Kings!

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06
Jan
2011

Glade Contest!

You gotta be in it to win it!

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06
Jan
2011

Noon!

Did we REALLY sleep this late?

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05
Jan
2011

Gradually getting back to normal...

Has Christmas really been? And New Year?

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29
Dec
2010

SOOOOOOOOORY!!!!

We've been quiet, huh?

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18
Dec
2010

OMG!!!

A live musical PA!!

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17
Dec
2010

Another day breaks!

Snow? Where?

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15
Dec
2010

Can't believe we've now done 23 shows!

Blimey - the panto moves fast!

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15
Dec
2010

Just another wee night out...

This time with Charles and Camilla!

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12
Dec
2010

Number 1 Mag'...

Remember to read our gossip column in No 1!

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12
Dec
2010

Pant rippingly fabulous...

Thank God for Calvin Klein's

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11
Dec
2010

Christmas Trees!

Here is Mark's guide to the perfect tree! As seen in The Toronto Star...

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11
Dec
2010

A right royal evening!

Hope you enjoy this wee story!

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10
Dec
2010

Blimey!

Just stumbled across this shot which we'd forgotten about!

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10
Dec
2010

And here's another of our stories to help you define your own personal style...

Yup, knowing who you are is SOOOOOOOOOOOO important...

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10
Dec
2010

Some useful advice to help extract the best deal at home sale time!

Here's an article we recently wrote for The Toronto Star. Hope you guys find it useful...

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09
Dec
2010

Two more great shows!

Glasgow folk don't let teh weather beat them!

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07
Dec
2010

SERIOUS bargains!

Have a look at this website - we've spotted some amazing deals.

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07
Dec
2010

Scotland at a standstill.

Hey, the snow and ice have been frightening, huh?

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07
Dec
2010

Glade Plugins!

There's still time to enter our contest!

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07
Dec
2010

Loving the Louis Ghost chair???

Well here's the same look for less...

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07
Dec
2010

WOW!!!

Okay, so perhaps not for application across all wall surfaces!

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07
Dec
2010

Fabulous ceramics

LOVING these beautiful forms...

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07
Dec
2010

GUTTED!!!!!!!

Just as we were getting ready to leave for the first of our 11am panto's, we learn that, due to the awful weather, today's show has been cancelled.

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06
Dec
2010

Thought you gys might like to see some of the costumes, as artists drawings, for this years Pavilion panto

Some really cool garb!

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05
Dec
2010

Cash Foir Kids

Here's a wee update via George and Suzy's show on Clyde...

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04
Dec
2010

Oh for goodness sake!

Just back in. Another great panto nite. Almost full once again...

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03
Dec
2010

Cash For Kids Lunch!

Another great fundraiser!

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03
Dec
2010

Thuis weeks Ebay bargain

At just £50 (so far) for TWO leather sofa's, this has got to be a good deal!

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03
Dec
2010

Great day and panto just gets better!

Day two of panto and counting...

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01
Jan
1970

Rgs and carpets

Allied deals...

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02
Dec
2010

Panto Fever!!!!

SO pleased with the opening night! And Jim Davidson went down a storm!

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01
Dec
2010

This is what we'd buy from eBay today

Just 99 cents at the

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30
Nov
2010

A little button tufting....

Glamour, baby, glamour!

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30
Nov
2010

Clyde calling!

Blimey - another early start!

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29
Nov
2010

Sing songs!

So now we've recorded various songs for Christmas!

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28
Nov
2010

Wallpaper Direct

SUPER lovn' these guys!

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28
Nov
2010

Cash For Kids

Are your ears ready?

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28
Nov
2010

Home Heist triumph!!!!

Thanks guys!!!!!

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27
Nov
2010

The call of the cottage...

This is such a dreamy wee project and one that provided a huge amount of relief for our client who was sad to be saying bye bye to the family bolt hole.

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27
Nov
2010

X Factor

Well it's Saturday and that can only mean one thing: our favourite sing along is only a few hours away!

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27
Nov
2010

Prime Minister

Here's us little old us hob knobbing with the PM...

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27
Nov
2010

Anichini

A fantastic and very special linen company...

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26
Nov
2010

OMG - we've gone all Martha Stewart...

We've been baking!

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25
Nov
2010

West End Life launch - a FAB night in Glasgow...

Look out for this fab' new magazine, launched by our pal Jill!

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25
Nov
2010

White Company

Ok, so it's not cheap... but we LOVE this cushion and throw combo!

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24
Nov
2010

Nice pic of us with Cheryl from Home Heist...

Just three ladies having a fun night out on Church for Halloween...

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24
Nov
2010

Crack of dawn!

Up with the larks today!

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23
Nov
2010

Kylie Minogue!

Dreamy bedding...

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23
Nov
2010

Celeb' Coach Trip

Here's a link to our arrival on Coach Trip.

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23
Nov
2010

Pooped...

As it were. Utterly exhausted. And it's SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO not like us to admit that...

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22
Nov
2010

A FREE makeover from Crown!

Here's a great opportunity for you to win a FREE makeover in association with Crown Paint!

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22
Nov
2010

Suddenly it is Christmas!

We're decking our dining room in preparation of the 25th!

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21
Nov
2010

Exeter

A wee couple of days out of Glasgow and time in beautiful Exeter...

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20
Nov
2010

Lorne Hotel

Yummy dinner...

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20
Nov
2010

LOVE YOUR HOME FOR LESS

Some great home shopping ideas via this cool wee website...

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20
Nov
2010

Wallpapering heaven

Some tips which should help come wallpapering time!

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19
Nov
2010

Anglepoise lamp

Our drawing room and our beloved Anglepoise lamp!

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19
Nov
2010

Loving the Dwell sale

Some great pieces at reduced prices...

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18
Nov
2010

Great day but pooped now!

Another life in the day of Colin and Justin...

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16
Nov
2010

Rug tastic

Some great deals...

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16
Nov
2010

City Line, Toronto

We're all about plaid...

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15
Nov
2010

Wallpapering heaven

Graham and Brown

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15
Nov
2010

Busy wee day!

Panto rehearsals finally started today!

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14
Nov
2010

Celebrity Coach Trip!!

OMG!!!!

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14
Nov
2010

I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!

Let the fun begin!

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10
Nov
2010

Spa Heaven and a big chopper!

We're SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cleansed!

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09
Nov
2010

Rug - tastic

Some great bargains to be had on this site...

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09
Nov
2010

Sorry we've been so quiet!

OMG - we've been busy!

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05
Nov
2010

BHS Lighting

These guys always seem to have some fun, affordable kit...

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05
Nov
2010

Glasgow calling!

Yup, after another few weeks in lovely Toronto we're back in Scotland!

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03
Nov
2010

We're on a cleaning jag!

Just tidying up our condo before City Line pop round to do a quick tartan themed spot with us.

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03
Nov
2010

Lovely bed throws, etc...

Some great kit from this company. Let us know what you think via our forum section?

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03
Nov
2010

What a fab - but very long - day!

And it all started with a four am alarm call...

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02
Nov
2010

Jane Hall

You guys should check out this lady's site

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01
Nov
2010

Boom Table

Loving this wee table...

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01
Nov
2010

Crack of dawn!

Another packed day...

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31
Oct
2010

Housebound... for the moment!

But now it's time to party!

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31
Oct
2010

What we LOVE about Toronto...

A MILLION things, actually!

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29
Oct
2010

Another fab day in Toronto

We've been shopping!

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28
Oct
2010

Up with the larks!

Yup, courtesy of our nagging wee alarm clock, we were jetisoned from our slumbers and sent forth into the day. We had a couple of importnat meetings but when they were in teh bag, we still found time for shopping!

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28
Oct
2010

Great wee night uptown...

Another fab evening and a WHOLE lot of chocolate!

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28
Oct
2010

Here's a wee blurb on our panto!

Robin Hood - we're his MERRY MEN!

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27
Oct
2010

Shopping frenzy...

Cushions, carpets, rugs, mirrors, where art thou?

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27
Oct
2010

Perhaps a little predictable, but fun nevertheless!

Click on the link for a wee giggle!

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27
Oct
2010

Another home gets GLAM!!

The Sixty Minute Makeover, Friday at 2pm...

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26
Oct
2010

Super loving this pic!

Taxi?

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26
Oct
2010

Today we did NOT rush....

Yup, we took the WHOLE day at OUR pace...

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26
Oct
2010

LOVE this pic!

Thanks to the guys who set this 'Strictly' page up!

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25
Oct
2010

Hope you're all entering our competition!

Glade and we are working together and supporting their lovely range of scented products such as the Glade Plug in Scented Oild Refills!

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25
Oct
2010

TORONTO CALLING!

Well, it's great to be home from home!

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22
Oct
2010

$15,000 free reno' competition!

Just think - a free $15,000 competition that could beautify your needy room!

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19
Oct
2010

Stirling Life sister magazine launches soon in the West End of Glasgow...

Looks like being a really good read!

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19
Oct
2010

Great spread in todays press...

Thought you guys might enjoy this!

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18
Oct
2010

SKYPE!!!!

Gotta love this free phone and video lark!

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18
Oct
2010

Will we EVER find a spare minute?

We only wish there were more hours in the day!

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17
Oct
2010

Smellin' sweet!

It's almost time...

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16
Oct
2010

We are SO in the bad books...

But what did we do wrong??

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16
Oct
2010

Today's Sunday Mail.

Hope you enjoy our column...

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16
Oct
2010

Shop till we drop...

It's time to go wild in the aisles!

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15
Oct
2010

Been a fun weekend so far!

Shopping and dropping...

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15
Oct
2010

Toronto Star fall tips...

Hope you enjoy our column from this weeks Toronto Star.

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15
Oct
2010

This is passionate and humbling beyond belief

Please take the time to watch this clip x

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15
Oct
2010

Beauty Blogging Blonde!!

Some fun from last nights Liz Hurley appearance at Frasers, Glasgow x

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15
Oct
2010

Gamu

Such a wonderful, soulful voice. A beautiful young lady...

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14
Oct
2010

60 Minute Makeover

Today, ITV1, at 2pm...

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14
Oct
2010

Full service resumes and loads of updates from today!!

It's nice to be back!

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14
Oct
2010

SOOOOOOOOOOO sorry to be quiet...

We had some family stuff to look after but we're home now...

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08
Oct
2010

Friends round for dinner to watch x Factor...

...so far too squiffy to write more. Sign of a great night is an aching smile from laughing... And a good few glasses of vino...

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07
Oct
2010

Thanks for supporting this event. The response has been STAGGERING!

Good news and bad news we guess. Wish we could expand the venue again but it's moved once and is already at capacity...

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07
Oct
2010

Rona Magazine

The new issue currently available

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07
Oct
2010

Erin Mills Paint and Decor Centre event!

Come on by and see us at this fun event. If you wanna create a million dollar look in your home without breaking the bank.... this isthe event for you! xxx

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06
Oct
2010

Catch us on Auntie Beeb...

Hope you can join us...

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05
Oct
2010

Glasgow? Raining? Of course it is... but who cares? We're home!

Aye, we're settling in perfectly, albeit the weather.

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04
Oct
2010

Can we admit to being absolutely knackered?

It's seldom we give in to fatigue... but at this moment we're pooped!

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04
Oct
2010

New collection at Zellers!

So our new collection of bedding for Zellers just arrived in Canada and will be in store very shortly to supplement our existing range of Bed in A Bag style products.

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04
Oct
2010

Wow - what a lovely blog!

Thought you guys might like to see this...

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02
Oct
2010

Hope you guys are all well...

Had a great wee evening last night...xxx

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01
Oct
2010

Sleep!!!!!!

Check out our 'Sleep' duvet range at Matalan!

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01
Oct
2010

So who took the weather?

Just awakened to find that someone appaears to have stolen the lovely weather in Toronto. It had been so warm...

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29
Sep
2010

Our Toronto Star booth at The Fall Home Show!!!!

Blimey - go LARGE!!!

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29
Sep
2010

Another great day in TO...

Feeling refreshed and energised!

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29
Sep
2010

Just one of the things we like about Toronto

Everything's so close!

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29
Sep
2010

Simple but cute...

We're all about Kent...

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28
Sep
2010

Home from home!

Back in sunny Toronto!!

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26
Sep
2010

Oops!

We LOVE Elton AND Celine!!!!

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23
Sep
2010

Is it just us or has it gone suddenly chilly in Glasgow?

One minute the sun was out... but now it's suddenly gone cold. And it's chilly!

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23
Sep
2010

Just arrived home in Glasgow

Blimey - Celebrity Coach Trip was a blast!

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31
Dec
1969

Our Toronto home...

Thought you guys might be interested to take a peek around our condo in Toronto.

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22
Sep
2010

Even more Celebrity Coach Trip...

What an AWESOME road trip...

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20
Sep
2010

Celeb' Coach Trip

And the fun just keeps ramping up...

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19
Sep
2010

Celebrity Coach Trip, Ch 4

OMG - this is AWESOME fun...

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15
Sep
2010

Urban Farmhouse - our trend prediction for the coming period...

House and Home blog xxx

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15
Sep
2010

This SO isn't pretty... And Dyson is letting us down!

We're crashing through jet lag...

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13
Sep
2010

Make time for wine...

Here's a wee blog and a pic from todays grape stomp. Did we mention that we won??

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13
Sep
2010

LCBO Celebrity Grape Stomp. We're your winners!!!!

What an insane amount of fun and the media wall was astounding given that TIFF has a stranglehold on this city!!!

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13
Sep
2010

ET Canada

Some fun pics...

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11
Sep
2010

Loblaw!!!

Supermarket chic!

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11
Sep
2010

Click on this link for some ET Canada party pics of us and others1

Yup, t'was indeed a great night...

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11
Sep
2010

Van Gogh

This tickled our fancy!

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11
Sep
2010

Another great night on the TIFF party scene...

Keep this fun coming!

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10
Sep
2010

Benjamin Moore Paint

We're often asked who makes the best paint in Canada?

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10
Sep
2010

The Beaches, Toronto

Always a great way to pass a few hours at the weekend!

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10
Sep
2010

Sunday Mail Great Scot Awards and Toronto International Film Festival

Good luck!

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09
Sep
2010

weight lifting and hats...

A truly mixed day!

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09
Sep
2010

Good old M&S!!!!

Spin, baby, spin!

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08
Sep
2010

Hey journalists - wanna come see a messy grape stomp?

Should be a whole lot of fun!

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08
Sep
2010

Good old House of Fraser

Pied a Terre dining set

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08
Sep
2010

Great night at The Hello Canada party

Oh we DO like a cocktail...

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06
Sep
2010

A Day on Lake Ontario

Loads of fun was had on the waves!

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06
Sep
2010

Carrara marble effect

We LOVE Karndean...

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06
Sep
2010

WHO doesn't love La Minogue!!

Check out Kylie's bedding!

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06
Sep
2010

Sorry to have been quieter these last few days!

Been deluged with work and play but we'll be back to full tilt tomorrow...

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03
Sep
2010

Cheers to this blogger for the kind words!

Glad the message is still being spread around!

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03
Sep
2010

Feeling a wee bit dizzy this morning...

Just coming to after a particularly late dinner party!

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03
Sep
2010

Stair runner

These guys have some really great stair runner carpets. Def' worth a look...

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01
Sep
2010

Simple, but very cute bathroom wares

Good old Marks and Sparks!

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01
Sep
2010

Fun way to use decals from the same folk who provide the black birds..

We're going sticker crazy...

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01
Sep
2010

Cute wee decals!

And just $4 for three!

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01
Sep
2010

Busy, busy!

We're pooped!

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30
Aug
2010

Erin Mills Customer Evening (in association with Benjamin Moore Paint) hosted by us!

Hope you guys can make it along to see us! Our event is Wed, Nov 3rd at Erin Mills Paint and Decor Centre...

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29
Aug
2010

Think we have finally found a dining table we love. It comes from BoConcept!

Been searching for some time but we think we've tracked down a table from BoConcept, whose product we use loads of on our UK shows. They have branches in Vancouver and Calgary and are, apparently, looking to expand acrsoss Canada. We wish them luck. If they're loved as much as they are in The UK, then they're bound to grow fast!

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29
Aug
2010

Some great table top accessories from Dwell Studio

Check out this company - we're impressed by their collections...

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28
Aug
2010

Particularly love the rounded triangular pieces...

We've always been fans of fresh blue and white crockery but this guinea fowl design is extra f'hot!

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28
Aug
2010

Horny hat pegs...

Oops - did we already post this story?

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28
Aug
2010

Super loving this shimmering beauty

Available in a host of different colours and finishes...

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27
Aug
2010

Manitoba and Winnipeg...

Oh my God we are POOPED! Spent hours walking on a whim trying to find a Thai resto' for lunch...

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27
Aug
2010

SPIKE!!

At just £20 this is a great buy.

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31
Dec
1969

Eating irons...

Cutt is a cutlery set made of 925 sterling silver. Geometrical correlating areas, accentuated through their folds, describe the design of this product. Neither function nor ergonomic suitability for daily use are in the front. The design of Cutt focuses on the cultural development of european tableware in form and content. It squares up with the axiom of form follows function.

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26
Aug
2010

Crack of dawn!

OMG - that was early! xx

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26
Aug
2010

LOBBY!

Great steaks...

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26
Aug
2010

So our flight was an hour late but caught up 45 mins!!!

We love that!

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25
Aug
2010

Possibly an alternative to the BEAT light by Tom Dixon?

Cluster a few of these retro lovelies together in a larger room, each hung at a different height, to make a dramatic statement...

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25
Aug
2010

Mirrored furniture at Next

These guys have some really well priced kit. We've used it on several TV shows and it's well made and durable.

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25
Aug
2010

Not been oot da hoose all day!

We've been nesting!

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23
Aug
2010

Settling back in beautifully...

Been home in Toronto for two days and already we feel like we've never been away!

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21
Aug
2010

Great resource for mirrored furniture in Canada

These guys are one of the best suppliers in Toronto

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20
Aug
2010

Fab day...

Loads of press and some great meetings...

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18
Aug
2010

Lovely peeps at Air Canada

Just arrived at Heathrow, London and chilling out before leaving for Canada...

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17
Aug
2010

Sweet Spot, Sweet Home

Forgot to post this ages ago...

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17
Aug
2010

Heids nipping...

Not entirely sure why we're blogging about headaches but one of us (Justin) is suffering from a cracker. It's finally being knocked into touch, however, with some Paracetamol... but it's been a right belter. Hhm. Maybe it had something to do with a fab wee night at The Drake? Caught up with a really good friend Faith who we don't get to see nearly often enough and had a few wee shandies in our new favourite Glasgow bolthole. But the hangovers don't normally last until the next evening, eh??
Anyway - it's getting better now.
In other news (hell, you must be on the edge of your seats by now) we're working on packing kilts -hence the pic' of our Bobble Head Dolls-and all manner of travel wares into teeny wee bags ahead of jetting off to Toronto tomorrow. We have an inbuilt aversion to 'hold luggage' so we always try and limit ourselves to carry on bags.

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17
Aug
2010

Stone me!

We actually have some of these in our Glasgow home which we bougtht at a trade fair last year. Friends weep when they see them as they're double deluxe comfy! So get up off you asses and go check out this cool website. Gorgeous enough to make a monkey bite its mother in sheer joyful glee! Pass us the smelling salts, we're having a turn...

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16
Aug
2010

GLEE

We're now four ep's in to season one...

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16
Aug
2010

SUCH gorgeous carpet options...

Beautifully composed and magically conceived floor product.

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15
Aug
2010

M&S Cushion

Textural and gorgeous...

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14
Aug
2010

Great review for Home Heist

Just so you know what to expect, here are some kind words from an independant TV reviewer!

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14
Aug
2010

Just a few days left in Glasgow...

...before we head on over to Toronto!

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13
Aug
2010

Toronto Star

Modern Country a la C n J xxx

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13
Aug
2010

Great mirrors and chandeliers...

Mirror, mirror, on the wall...

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11
Aug
2010

Junkets and rubber gloves

Back to back press...

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08
Aug
2010

The Fabulous Michael McIntyre

Great night at The Theatre Royal

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07
Aug
2010

Cheers for the fab comments from this lovely blogger!

Click on the link below for some nice words from a fellow blogger and see a recent dining room project from Home Heist...

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06
Aug
2010

Saturday dawns...

And the weekend starts...

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05
Aug
2010

Great dining, mirror and furniture ideas....

Flamboyant and fabulous...

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04
Aug
2010

OKA

We'd have this collection EVERYWHERE!

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04
Aug
2010

Nice sofa...

So sweet. We're in tears....

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02
Aug
2010

Gather round

Really cute round dining table. We spotted this in BoConcept yesterday and reckon it's a good piece...

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01
Aug
2010

Moooi horse lamp

Neigh, lad! This would be a fun way to light up the home! Spotted one of these in an airport business lounge, and, while it's a just little over the top, it's certainly a statement piece. Just remeber to bolt the stable door... before buying!

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31
Jul
2010

Wow - think we've done rather well...

Picked up some Whitefriars glass for £25...

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31
Jul
2010

A night on the tiles...

In a world where so much product tends to be utterly homogeonous (did we spell that correctly?) it's fun to come across a sweet little detail like this. Positioned as a deliberate juxtaposition- in perhaps an ultra modern kitchen or bathroom - these little fella's would steal the show.

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31
Jul
2010

Gun chandelier...

OMG - don't think we've ever wanted ANYTHING more than we want this pistol packing lovely.

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29
Jul
2010

AWESOME night with family

Laughed so hard all night and sorry to have to leave to drive back to Glasgow!

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28
Jul
2010

Lamp-tastic...

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the loveliest ideas...

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27
Jul
2010

Knobs and Knockers

We love a little lateral thinking...

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27
Jul
2010

Mr and Mr Mop!

Oh, the glamour!

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26
Jul
2010

Alfies Market at Church Street, Marleybone

WOW WOW WOW!!!!


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26
Jul
2010

Day off!!!

Thank da Lord!!

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25
Jul
2010

The Cartier Royal Polo Tournament

Double deluxe fun...

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23
Jul
2010

Happy Days, Happy Gays...

From horns to heaven...

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22
Jul
2010

Wood floor yard sale.

This is a very good opportunity to re floor that needy room WITHOUT spending a fortune!

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22
Jul
2010

Marlborough Marble

These guys have just finished our Glasgow bathrooms and the results are tremendous. Acres of Italian grey marble and very slick results.

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21
Jul
2010

If we only had daughters...

Oh blimey. Like an explosion in a candy floss (cotton candy to our Canadian and US pals) this pink scene took our breath away. Reminded us, in fact, of one of our own Home Heist episodes... '40 Year Old Grannies' was the name of that ep'. Look it up at www.hgtv.ca/homeheist and see how truly before our time we are!

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21
Jul
2010

Mix and match, max and mitch.

Loving this combo of looks.

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21
Jul
2010

And another fave rug...

Reminded us of the old TV test card!

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21
Jul
2010

Pull the rug from under us?

Check out Fringes Rugs...

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21
Jul
2010

Hell mend us...

We must have been SO bad in a previous life...

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20
Jul
2010

Twiggy bedding!

Super loving this bedding. It's not inexpensive but it'd make a sufficient statement in your bedroom meaning you wouldn't have to spend much on other aspects of your design...

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31
Dec
1969

Love this pic!

All about the dinner suits... In full tilt Oz sunshine!

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20
Jul
2010

Our Glasgow kitchen...

Thought you might like to see some more rooms in our house. Here's our main kitcehn, for starters...

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20
Jul
2010

Cool dressing table, Scandanavian fabulousness...

Pul Henningen dresser

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19
Jul
2010

When we were in Australia on 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' we came across this wonderful artist

We've always been fans of contemporary artists and this one caught our attention big time...

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19
Jul
2010

You light up my life. And my garden...

These are FAB chairs for your yard or patio!

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19
Jul
2010

The Real Radio Car Boot Sale

Make a fortune and help hard working charity CHAS into the bargain...

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19
Jul
2010

The ultimate piece of avarice

OK, so we won't be buying any of these but they are nonetheless rather gorge...

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31
Dec
1969

www.loverslounge.co.uk

This company have some WONDERFUL product. Jump on line and prepare to swoon...

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18
Jul
2010

Dunes, in PEI, Canada

Some great finds and wicked garden furniture...

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18
Jul
2010

Rain, rain and more rain...

Come on, Glasgow, let's have some sunshine!

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17
Jul
2010

We, darlings, are SO DIY...

Hallway finally complete.

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17
Jul
2010

SUCH a MASSIVE let down...

Console tables, where art thou???

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17
Jul
2010

A new brush sweeps clean

Ok, so it's not a brush but, for the love of God, allow us a little poetic license! We didn't want to call it 'The Ultimate Suck'. That would have been FAR to predictable... And we SO deplore double entendre...

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17
Jul
2010

Just installed two of these lovely baths in our Glasgow home

Cast iron, heavier than a pregnant elephant and seriously gorgeous!

Visut www.heritagebathrooms.co.uk

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16
Jul
2010

Popping into Dallas and Dallas in Glasgow today.

This sideboard caught our eye...

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15
Jul
2010

So, Prince Philip. He is a cheeky one!

We're loving his clever, provocative use of chat!

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15
Jul
2010

Debenhams bedding sale

Check out these deals...

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14
Jul
2010

Scandanavian fabulousness (apart from the price) at http://dwell.co.uk/lighting

We're suckers for this style of light... so this is a sure fire style winner. BUT (and it's a BIG but) it's WAY over priced at £400 plus. So, we're tipping something on one hand... but taking it away on the other...

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14
Jul
2010

Great office desk

http://www.couturefurniture.com/furniture/

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13
Jul
2010

Wet our pants gorgeous... www.iconiclights.co.uk

SUPER LOVIN' these!! And at a fraction of the original cost...
We kind of cartwheeled with joy when we stumbled across these guys. £249 is actually a LOAD cheaper than the original price for these interpretations...
Check out the site for a bed wettingly fabulous range of interpretation home accessories.

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12
Jul
2010

Queens Garden Party

Really looking forward to tomorrow. We've been invited to Hollyrood to the annual Royal garden party and we're currently caught up in an ironing frenzy and trying on all manner of potential outfits... Will we wear the kilts... or the suits... Who knows? We'll decide in the morning. Last time we were in Royal company we were having dinner with Charles and Camilla and she seemed mesmerised by our kilts! We have an amazing photo in our office of us all screaming with laughter!

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10
Jul
2010

Gone With The Wind has nothing on our sweeping staircase!

Again, mid reno, though it's now complete... short of carpet which is being laid today.

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10
Jul
2010

Our downstairs living room mid reno...

Mackays flooring installed this super deluxe dreamy herringbone floor and we nearly wept when we saw it finished. SO perfect....

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10
Jul
2010

Our drawing room.... ready to be furnished. Enfin!

Sorry, this wouldn't post on teh forum so we've popped it in here.

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09
Jul
2010

Bodie and Fou paper

How HAWT is this???

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09
Jul
2010

The classic Windsor chair

We used similar chairs to these, re coloured satin black, in our Toronto condo and, while ours were produced in Toronto, we're often asked for a supplier in the UK. So check out Ercol

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09
Jul
2010

At long last we're getting laid...

And so it came to pass that two burly men (bearing a striking resemblance to the Mitchell brothers) arrived at our door this very morning. After a MASSIVE project overhauling our house and preparing for it's final stages, we're finally having carpets fitted as we type. Yay!! We've opted for smokey grey pretty much everywhere, apart, that is, from in one of our guest bedrooms where we've created a heather coloured fantasy with a four poster bed, antler chandeliers and a wall mounted stags head. In there, grey yields to soft almond carpet and natural stripped timbers.

Meanwhile, the Mitchell brothers are speachless. They seldom tackle whole house jobs, and, with 400 plus yards of Brintons carpet to be assigned to the floor, reckon they'll be here for two whole days. So we're on tea duty, and sandwitch prep'...

Later on we have the decidely unpleasant job of taking a whole pile of crap to the local dump. We're VERY glamorous don't you know! It's very satisfying to see our place coming together. Having built a career from beautifying the worlds housing stock, one needy room at at a time, it's fun to see our own place coming alive.

More later...

Dames Colina and Justina xx

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31
Dec
1969

Great book on hotels...

This is a well composed book and covers some awesome global hotel design. We read it cover to cover in a day. Very inspiring stuff...

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09
Jul
2010

Loving these prices...

Suddenly it's all crystal clear...

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09
Jul
2010

Problems with a large organ...

Hmm. Just where to rehouse that outsized piece while still createing a cool, new space into the bargain? Here's how... xx

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09
Jul
2010

You have been asking about our squirrel and his nuts...

So this is a pic of the wee fella who was sadly lost as a consequence of Toronto's earthquake.

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09
Jul
2010

Rain!

And more rain!

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31
Dec
1969

If you're looking for floors, go check out this fab' company...

Some great ideas including leather, lumber and laminates...

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08
Jul
2010

Bedroom bliss!

Busy wee day so far...

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07
Jul
2010

Flash, ah ah, Saviour of the Universe!

What a fab week trip we've just had!!!

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06
Jul
2010

FLASH!!!!! Number 36, Bewdley...

We're off to add the glamour factor....

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03
Jul
2010

Lucy Art - some great ideas...

We regularly use these guys on ITV's Sixty Minute Makeover and they offer a great service. Have a scan; you're sure to find something you like!
Cheers,
C and J xx

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03
Jul
2010

Success!

Hoorah! Finally found a faux antler chandelier for our Glasgow guest room. Finding these spiky lovelies was easy enough in Toronto (we used CDN Antler Design who are FABULOUS) but tracking one down in Scotland was like finding a needle in a haystack...

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03
Jul
2010

And another gorgeous wee find from Rockett St George..

Lumbar cushions - a hugely popluar pillow shape in Canada but not always readily available in the UK. But here's one that caught our eye. And one which would provide useful lower back support on even the most unwelcoming chair...
And meanwhile, ANYTHING with Alice in Wonderland - as far as we're concerned, certainly - can only be a good thing. Now if someone could only package up Mr Depp and send him our way we'd be happy bunnies. We're SURE Helena wouldn't mind. Enjoy!

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03
Jul
2010

Great London skyline wall decal

We used this wall sticker in our Toronto condo...

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02
Jul
2010

Country by Jasper Conran

This is a must read title for anyone who enjoys pure country home and garden style...

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02
Jul
2010

PLEASE can we have this in Britain or Canada!!!!

This would look so good on our terrace... Glass of Sauvignon Blanc in one hand and a barbied chicken leg in the other. Oooooh, count us in!

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02
Jul
2010

Bird Vase

Too cute for words. The bird motif continues apace...

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02
Jul
2010

Fine Dining!

We hope our dining room tips will make gathering 'a table' that little bit more fabulous!

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30
Jun
2010

Check out this site for good value classic design

www.iconicinteriors.co.uk

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30
Jun
2010

A Palm Springs Beauty

As a holiday home this one would be pretty much perfect for us! There's SO much for sale in the desert at the mo'...

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31
Dec
1969

Super loving this button tufted sofa. Straight from the Milan Furniture Fair

NNICEE!!!!!!!!!!

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30
Jun
2010

Tree bed

This is just too gorgeous for words. Check out www.slmetalworks.com for a wonderful array of beds and furniture. We're in love with this one!

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29
Jun
2010

Hats off to great lighting!

We're bowled over by these light, designed by Jake Phipps. Hope you like 'em!

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29
Jun
2010

Super nice vignette

How cute is this? An accent of graphic wallpaper, some mirror finishes... and a splash of YELLOW, one of our favourite decorating 'pops'. Gorgeous. We found this image on a real estate site in palm Springs. VERY Hollywood!
Checkout www.thibautdesign.com for further wallpaper inspiration...

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29
Jun
2010

Good afternoon...

Long duvet morning!

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29
Jun
2010

This is a cute sofa by UK guys SCP.

What do you all think?

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28
Jun
2010

The Ivy, Sydney.

We're SO loving this look! Was there ever a more OTT hotel lounge? But it's nonetheless gorgeous... x

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28
Jun
2010

SOOO happy!

Some wonderful news about our close friends Elaine and George!

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28
Jun
2010

Travel travel travel........

Great to be in Scotland again!

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27
Jun
2010

Busy day so far!

Boy, we like to cram it in!

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24
Jun
2010

The Daily Record

RIP our wee squirrel...

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22
Jun
2010

It's ALL going on in Toronto!

So what next?

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31
Dec
1969

The great outdoors...

Feeling green fingered?

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18
Jun
2010

HAAGEN DAZ

GORGEOUS!

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18
Jun
2010

Home from home in Toronto!!

At last!!!

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14
Jun
2010

Some Summer trends for you guys, from us. Enjoy!

Come on - it's time to freshen up the home!

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09
Jun
2010

Bathing beauties

Here's a round up we've prepared to help joosh your smallest rooms... Enjoy!

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08
Jun
2010

Need some sofa advice? Here goes...

Are you sitting comfortably?

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07
Jun
2010

New Car

So we waited...

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06
Jun
2010

Some new tips!

As a wee change to our regular format, we thought we'd add some simple design tips to assist in adding the glam factor chez vous! Let us know if they're helpful and we can make this a regular feature on this growing site!

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05
Jun
2010

BGT!

A wee touch sad...

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03
Jun
2010

Back in Bonnie Scotland

Been a busy few days!

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26
May
2010

Flying trip to London...

Or NOT as the case may be...

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24
May
2010

Piano finally moved off to be repaired

At last. An ebony beauty will return...

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20
May
2010

Sorry to have missed a couple of days!

We've been run ragged!

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17
May
2010

Afternoon!

Great wee day so far...

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15
May
2010

Tartan terrors!

Summer in The City Event, Number 29, Glasgow.

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13
May
2010

Why do days pass SO quickly?

Blimey - it's already late evening!

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13
May
2010

A wonderful evening at Number 29.

Lots of cash raised!

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12
May
2010

Tonight at Number 29

A hardworking fundraiser...

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12
May
2010

Xscape

Chilly!

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10
May
2010

Nightmare On Elm St

FAB!!

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10
May
2010

Sunny morning...

With a little cloud...

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08
May
2010

La Mediteraneo

Great food...

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08
May
2010

Jack Frew, RIP

We are utterly saddened.

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08
May
2010

The Barra'a

First time in 15 years, maybe more...

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07
May
2010

Trees R Green

25 window boxes and all looking GORGEOUS!

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07
May
2010

Our Heroes

Last nights event

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06
May
2010

Shopping

Geat wee morning at The Store in Anniesland...

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06
May
2010

Morning all...

Political chaos rolls forward... So here we sit, with the worry of a hung parliament and the doors of Number 10 firmly closed for the moment. Some people couldn't vote and we wonder what might have hapened had they been able to, especially in marginal seats. Coallition talks will now clearly unravel so we're glued to our TV...
On a more mundane note the work is still going smoothly in our house. Window boxes being installed today by Trees R Green and they look wonderful. Outside it's grey and threatening rain and we have so much work to do...

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05
May
2010

Just voted

With about half an hour before the polls closed...

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05
May
2010

Voting!

We're off and running...

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05
May
2010

Bosch!

Looks like we've solved our laundry issues!

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05
May
2010

Early start...

Good morning all!

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05
May
2010

Blimey, it's late...

What a great wee night...

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04
May
2010

A wee day at home!

Who doesn't like a day on the ranch?!

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18
Apr
2010

New Blog goes LIVE!!

Welcome to the new blog section of our official web site!

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