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  • A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT DECORATING THE LOUGHEED HOUSE

    A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT DECORATING THE LOUGHEED HOUSE

      This was my second year with the Calgary Design Group decorating the Lougheed House.  We had a great time today. It always puts me in the festive spirit of Christmas when I decorate.  Here are some behind the scenes...

  • HOME FEATURE: A SNEEK PEEK AT THE IVY

    HOME FEATURE: A SNEEK PEEK AT THE IVY

      RCID recently teamed up with Brookfield Residential to create the stunning Ivy Showhomes! The Ivy consists of four different palettes where the client can mix and match selections to suit their style. Here’s a sneek peek at the palettes:...

  • 5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME COZY-READY FOR THE WINTER

    5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME COZY-READY FOR THE WINTER

      Wood you turn it up already:  Winter brings the cold, but also brings dry air. Low humidity can cause wood furniture to split and separate. By keeping a humidifier in your home, at the perfect level of 30%, you...

  • IDS WEST 2016 - EDVENTURE #3

    IDS WEST 2016 - EDVENTURE #3

      Wow, it was great to be back at it in Vancouver. I always love using trips to Vancouver to get inspired. I spent this past weekend at the Interior Design Show (IDS) West and I am coming back home...

  • TREND ALERT: GEOMETRIC PATTERNS & SHAPES, OH MY!

    TREND ALERT: GEOMETRIC PATTERNS & SHAPES, OH MY!

      While many different patterns are trending, the most relevant is the boho-luxe. The bohemian style was first popular in the seventies, but the style has come back more toned down and more hip then ever. The boho-luxe style is...

  • BACK TO SCHOOL: HOW TO KEEP YOUR HOME FUNCTIONAL FOR A BUSY FAMILY

    BACK TO SCHOOL: HOW TO KEEP YOUR HOME FUNCTIONAL FOR A BUSY FAMILY

    Back to school is just around the corner and we all know what that means – endless shopping, hectic planning and a messy house. As you are ushering your kids back into their new routines, we have some tips for...