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Designing Canada: A Land of Contrast

In the July issue of More of Our Canada, our Showcase article featured students from Sheridan College’s art fundamentals program and their teacher John Parker. Using the tools of design to demonstrate, compare and contrast the many elements that make up Canada, these students are full of ideas and talent!

Here are some images we just couldn’t squeeze into the pages of the magazine to get you in the spirit for Canada day and celebrating everything that is Canadian.

Published in : Our Canada » Photo Galleries

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5 Tips to Make Your Home Look Fabulous

With the abundance of home furnishing stores offering attractive products at affordable prices, home decorating has never been easier. However, this has also increased the chances that your living room will resemble that of your friends. How can you avoid the homogenized look? Here are five suggestions on how to create a unique and fabulous look for your home.

Published in : Home & Garden » Decorating

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7 Worst Home Design Mistakes

There are average home decor flubs, and then there are offenses against design itself. Here, the folks from the Design2Share podcast count down design's greatest Sins of the House.

Published in : Home & Garden » Home Improvement

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Designing a Future Without Breast Cancer

The fifth annual White Cashmere Collection 2008: A Touch of Pink, Designing a Future without Breast Cancer, along with the launch of Pink Cashmere bathroom tissue, are the latest fund- and awareness-raising initiatives of the brand. A portion of the proceeds from every package of limited-edition Pink Cashmere will go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. And the fifth Annual White Cashmere Collection combines fashion with compassion. Following are the original sketches from the eight Canadian designers who contributed to this year's collection; the dresses will be crafted from sheets of white Cashmere, with a touch of Pink.

Published in : Health & Well-Being » Healthy Living

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The Right Toothbrush for You

These days, shopping for a toothbrush can feel like standing in a car showroom—sleek models, new styles and power options. How do you choose?

Published in : Health & Well-Being » Healthy Living

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Design Crimes: Are You an Offender?

Outrageous Scottish design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan from the hit U.K. series How Not to Decorate are now tackling Canadian bad taste in their HGTV show, Colin and Justin’s Home Heist. They’ve provided RD.ca with a laundry list of design offences they’ve uncovered in Canadian homes. Are you guilty of any of the following?

Published in : Home & Garden » Decorating

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