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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Water and Red

January 24th, 2012
On Monday, Jan. 23, the Chinese will usher in the new year and, in accordance with the 12-year cycle, this will be a year of the dragon. Traditional Chinese celebrations include family banquets, honoring ancestors, parades and fireworks displays as well as passing along hóngbāo (monetary gifts given in small, red envelopes). And it should be noted that the Chinese dragon is very different fro ...

309 1860 E SOUTHMERE CR, White Rock, BC

January 24th, 2012
I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 309 1860 E SOUTHMERE CR, White Rock, BCTop Floor 1 bedroom 627 sqft. plus balcony, one underground parking stall included, Balcony, BBQ permitted. Rentals allowed, 1 cat permitted (pets) Heat and hot-water included in maint.fee, Outdoor concrete pool for summer use, rec room. Resident caretaker in building. Walk to all shopping, movie theatre, li ...

How to Fight Off Blue Monday at Home

January 23rd, 2012
Jan. 23, 2012 is Blue Monday, allegedly the most depressing day of the year. The date, a relatively new phenomenon, was determined by Dr. Cliff Arnall in 2005. He used a formula that factored in holiday debts, the hour of sundown, cold gray weather, the amount of time since Christmas had passed and despondence over failing to keep New Year's resolutions. His admittedly non-scientific formula ...

14032 TERRY RD, White Rock, BC

January 23rd, 2012
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 14032 TERRY RD, White Rock, BCInterior Designer Masterpiece Kitchen, Custom Cabinetry, 24/24 Crema Marfil Marble floors in Kitchen/eating area, complimented by dark hardwood flooring on Main and above. Wolf, Subzero.... all top flight appliances, large Granite island for gatherings, sparkling lighting fixtures create evening ambiance, ALL Brand N ...

How to Remodel Your Kitchen

January 20th, 2012
You've decided to remodel your kitchen. Now what? Not knowing where to start, many homeowners fall into two camps. Some start by looking at appliances. Others start by collecting inspiration photos. Both are steps any homeowner can take without the commitment of hiring a professional, and sometimes a homeowner will find themselves in this stage for a year or longer. Once you've simmered in th ...

19 2603 162ND ST, Surrey, BC

January 17th, 2012
I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 19 2603 162ND ST, Surrey, BCExclusive Vinterra Corner Property with Elegant front door entry off 162nd. So practical for your visiting guests with parking right in front. Lifestyle living on Main. Enjoy Dramatic vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors on all 3 levels, Quartz surfaces and custom cabinets, entertaining size dining room, vibrant brigh ...

Embrace Repetition

January 13th, 2012
Repetition is a classic design strategy that can take the mundane to fantastic and the ordinary to extraordinary. Adding mass amounts of one item can give credence to nominal items like light bulbs, books or mirrors. Simply adding two identical pieces of large furniture to a space can give ho-hum pieces a striking presence. Check out these examples of repetition done right, and be inspired to ...

Mastering the Open Floor Plan

January 13th, 2012
Most people love to pick out colors, fabrics and finishes when remodeling, but I love the first step: space planning. When done right, it can produce a finished room that feels larger and performs more efficiently. A few of steps will help you decide on the best arrangement for your lifestyle. I'm using images of open floor plans to best illustrate my points, but these tips will work for any ...

5 Homes With Masculine Energy

January 12th, 2012
I write this ideabook with my tongue placed firmly in my cheek, as whenever I try to attack some man-centric subject, people write in and say "you can tell a chick tried to write this about dudes." Well, busted, but these are seriously chic spaces where real guys actually dwell. In fact, four out of five of them are bachelor pads, without a table made out of a keg in sight. by Scot ...

2696 SW MARINE DR, Vancouver , BC

January 11th, 2012
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 2696 SW MARINE DR, Vancouver , BCBehind the Private gated entry is an exquisite entertainer's Dream Estate. Custom built by Award Winning Architect Stuart Howard. Completely renovated in 2007. This stylish modern home offers 4216 sq ft, 5 bdrms, gourmet kitchen,gym, vaulted entry & a 2 car garage. Also, multiple decks and terraces along with an i ...
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