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Outdoor Eco-Friendly Lighting For Evening Entertaining

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I do like the idea of choice lighting for special occasions.

Although I am not someone who believes that there should be a ton of outdoor lighting that remains on —because I don't like the light pollution of it all—I do like the idea of choice lighting for special occasions. When choosing outdoor lighting, why wouldn't you choose something that is eco-friendly? Solar lighting is great for places that get enough sun (unlike Vancouver, most of the year) during the day, so that the lighting can shine at night. I like the look of these mushroom-y looking ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: entertaining, lighting, outdoor, seasonal, summer

Enhance your Outdoor Space for Patio Season

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Enhance your Outdoor Space for Patio Season

With the relatively short patio season we have in Canada, as soon as the snow melts and temperatures are a little higher than they've been in winter, we're ready to be in our outdoor space! To make the most of patio season, enhance your outdoor space so that it's inviting, relaxing, and full of the amenities you need for entertaining. Lowe's Canada sent me some ideas and inspiration so that I can share my thoughts with you. I have been compensated for this post, but all opinions are my ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: outdoor

Cheap or Free Winter Activities: Creative Ideas to Get you through the Cold Season

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Cheap or Free Winter Activities Creative Ideas to Get you through the Cold Season

Sometimes, the only thing that you can muster up the energy to do on a cold winter's day is to pretend you're a bear hibernating under your bed covers. On other days, when you feel more like doing instead of being, this list of cheap or free winter activities will help you get the most out of the season. Inside: ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: outdoor, thrifty, tips, winter

Ideal Deck Designs for Backyard Fun!

by Tazim Damji

This post brought to you by Royal Building Products. All opinions are 100% mine. What good is having a backyard if you can't enjoy it? A backyard with grass, grass, and more grass is annoying to maintain, not to mention only somewhat useful. Putting a patio set on uneven grass makes little sense. Since I'm not ready to stop enjoying meals outside when I'm at my mom's house, I've been looking at decking materials to put together a deck in the backyard. Of the decking materials I saw on the ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: backyard, outdoor

Kayak Adventures in Canada {Guest Post}

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Canada offers the kayaking enthusiast limitless opportunities for exploration and adventure. In fact, this vast land has a more extensive lake and river system than any other country in the world. Whatever type of kayaking holiday you are seeking, make sure that you are getting the best deal and an adventure package that suits your particular needs. And be sure to use the best kayak carts when transporting your kayak. Here's a great guide that will help you choose the best one for your needs ...

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Filed Under: Giveaways, Lifestyle Tagged With: adventure, Canada, deals, outdoor

Enjoying Summer and Extending Your Indoor Space with a Balcony

by Tazim Damji

  Non-rainy weather doesn't make up very much of the year here in Vancouver, Canada. When it isn't —and sometimes even when it is—Vancouverites like to use their balconies for entertaining. Even though balconies are small, just that little bit of extra space really extends the living space. With tiny apartments the norm here, every bit counts!  ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: entertaining, outdoor, summer

Canada Day Party Ideas

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On July 1st us Canadians will be celebrating Canada Day. People do  1 of 2 things to celebrate the holiday—get drunk and go to outdoor concerts/celebrations, or have backyard BBQs with their family and friends. I've gone to those big celebrations in parks or city hall a few times and never really enjoyed myself. I definitely prefer a more quiet get-together. ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Canada, holidays, outdoor, parties

Creating an Outdoor Oasis #Vancouver & #Calgary #SummerwithSears Plus a $25 Sears #Giveaway US only 07/27

by Tazim Damji

After a long winter, and knowing that our summers are short here, Canadians want to get outside as soon as possible—and enjoy their backyards. Backyards are really an extension of the home for many families. I know that many of my friends growing up spent most of the summer outside in their backyards, and that carried on to when they had their own houses, too. Dreams ...

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Filed Under: Giveaways, Interior Design Tagged With: Calgary, outdoor, tips, Vancouver

Backyard Landscape Inspiration

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Nicer weather and the grass turning green makes me want to sit outside on a balcony or in the backyard. The funny thing about Calgary, though, is that people don't tend to make use of their backyards—I know the 'nice' season doesn't last very long here, but if I had the space to sit outside and relax, I'd certainly be making use of what space I had. I've always dreamt of having a little pond and a bridge in my backyard, like this one below: Source: houzz.com via Stacy on Pinterest ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: outdoor, spring

Capilano Suspension Bridge —Vancouver Travel

by Tazim Damji

When people think about Vancouver and touristy things to do, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is probably the place they think of first. My mom and brother came out from Calgary to attend my graduation, and we all thought it was about time we checked out the most famous tourist attraction in the city. Capilano Suspension Bridge is located in a beautiful area of Vancouver—nestled amongst the trees. Being a popular tourist spot, it was really busy when we went. There's a First Nations section ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: outdoor, Vancouver

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