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Are your walls bare and boring? One of the quickest and easiest ways to spruce up your home’s décor is through the strategic placement of framed artwork.

Can’t afford a great painting – or even a good print? Get a little creative, and watch your walls come alive.

Start with some interesting “art.” It doesn’t have to be made by a professional; why not raid your... Read more

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Children can get overexcited and eager for Christmas and this can leave parents worn down in an already stressful time. A great way to help kids enjoy the holidays is by taking some time to help them express their creativity and get them feeling involved in the process of Christmas, not just the presents! Here are 10 crafts that you and your child will surely enjoy creating together.

1. Light Bulb Penguins or... Read more

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The holiday season has begun, whether we’re ready for it or not. I’m not sure how official it is, but the radio stations have started playing Christmas carols, so it looks like the holidays start in November. Despite my personal belief that no one wants to hear Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer over a month before Christmas, I guess it’s always best to be prepared for the holidays rather than... Read more

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Oh the times, they are a’changing. For pet owners, that is. Bob Dylan probably never thought this lyric would refer to a growing culture of four-legged fashionistas, but the fact remains that pet couture is a growing part of an already lucrative industry.

Apparently teaching dogs to sit and stay has lost favour to teaching them the patience required to don a sweater or dress. From Paris Hilton to your... Read more

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Accessories are arguably the most fun you can have with your wardrobe. Although you might not be comfortable wearing crazy colours or patterns on a t-shirt, a bright bangle or some funky earrings can instantly pump up an outfit with personality and pizzazz. Besides adding a personal touch of style to your ensemble, accessories are also a great way to explore trends and transition through seasons in an affordable... Read more

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In a recent U.S. survey, Austin, Houston and Dallas came out among the best-value cities to live in, ranked highly for being affordable, cultural, fun cities with high quality of living.

Texas suffers from a bad reputation in Canada, but unfairly so, as politics aside, Texas as the second-largest U.S. state able to fit France and Spain into its boundaries, and boasts a lot more than being the temporary ranch of... Read more

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In most large cities art galleries are plentiful, there are the ‘grand dame’ galleries and museums that everyone’s visited or heard of and then those galleries off the beaten track. A visit to the larger well-known galleries and the smaller more local venues always makes for a nice combination when abroad. There could never be a definitive list of art venues but here are ten ‘must... Read more

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Most of us fond of traveling have visited London and done the prerequisite red bus tour, taking in Big Ben, Oxford Street and the The Tower of London. Those more adventurous souls may well have visited further a field, a walk by the Serpentine, The Tate Modern, Madam Tussauds, Carnaby Street. But as with any tourist experience, taking in a city authentically, and seeing in a few days the best that city has to... Read more

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The craze for all things vampire resurfaces this fall and winter, baring its fangs with a call for romantic, mysterious, layered, passionate clothing that flatters the cold season. New TV series Moonlight, and the vampire book trilogy by Stephenie Meyer or the return in soundtrack popularity of Mazzy Star, the quintessential vampire music, are resonating in the consciousness of the runway with spiked booties,... Read more

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The sun might not be shining but that doesn’t mean your creative spirit can’t be out in full bloom. Whether you want to engage your children in some artistic exercise or simply relax in your home, these easy crafts are sure to brighten even the gloomiest day.

Create-a-Candle

Candles quite literally brighten up your home. Making your own candles is a simple and environmentally friendly activity... Read more

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