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Maryam Rafa
May 14, 2013 | Maryam Rafa
Handmade-Moroccan-Poufs

The Serial Indulgence Moroccan poufs can be filled with a variety of different materials depending on what you have available and the kind of finish you wish to achieve. The pouf is a versatile creature and can be filled with almost anything, from polystyrene balls to old towels and fabrics. 1. Make sure the material you are…Continue Reading

Maryam Rafa
May 13, 2013 | Maryam Rafa
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Recently I was in a major home renovation store and to my surprise I came across decorative Duct Tape! Of course, I was visiting the store for something else, but ended up spending over an hour checking out all the different patterns.  Then the wheels in my head started turning as to exactly what I…Continue Reading

Maryam Rafa
May 1, 2013 | Maryam Rafa
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Have you ever wanted a new look in your home without major renovations? Take a look at what you can do with wallpaper or contact paper, an exacto knife, a ruler and a few hours. Update the look of your home in a few hours! Pick a pattern that is abstract. Measure and cut your…Continue Reading

Maryam Rafa
March 4, 2013 | Maryam Rafa
ikat feature

Watching The Million dollars decoration I notice this Pattern called Ikat.   Ikat patterns are really popular in interior decorating, so let’s take a look at ways to use them. Ikat is an Indonesian word and is one of the oldest forms of textile decoration.  It was mainly found in Indonesia,Japan and India.  Ikat is made…Continue Reading

Maryam Rafa
January 18, 2013 | Maryam Rafa
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Remember when Preppy was the new black? Of course you do – it never went away. It’s a timeless style. This interior style is perfect for chasing away my winter blues. Its all about color and pattern. Preppy is nothing if not traditional and classy. Its based off collegiate styles of the Ivy League schools. It has…Continue Reading

Maryam Rafa
January 11, 2013 | Maryam Rafa
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  Lights, camera, action!!! When I decorate a new room I want it to look movie star ready. I want it to pop and be bold and ready for any event I throw its way. When my guests see it, I want them to think that one: I am just so incredibly sophisticated and two:…Continue Reading

Maryam Rafa
December 21, 2012 | Maryam Rafa
Top 5 Hostess Gift - Lifestyle blog Montreal

If you’ve ever entertained, you know how much work goes into a party- even if the hostess makes it look effortless. That’s why hostess gifts are essential. After hard working efforts it’s nice to feel appreciate. A nice gesture to indulge them is with a token of your esteemed appreciation and a great gift. While…Continue Reading

Maryam Rafa
December 5, 2012 | Maryam Rafa
chevron pattern - decoration blog Montréal

I always loved a chevron pattern. It’s always able to make a small add on, add in a BIG way. Missoni is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of the zig zag pattern. From what I here Target is coming to Montréal, and guess what Target carries? Eek! Somehow Missoni managed…Continue Reading

Maryam Rafa
November 1, 2012 | Maryam Rafa
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Clean, crisp, bright: are a few words that come to my mind when thinking of a white kitchen. A white kitchen offers unlimited design possibilities; it provides a clean canvas for showcasing your showstopper appliance like this La Cornue stove. It will also make the room look bigger and more inviting. You can add a splash…Continue Reading

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  A new trend in Halloween décor is white pumpkin a chic twist on the traditional orange. You can use them as a flower vase, table arrangement, decoration to name a few. How to paint a pumpkin: Make sure pumpkin doesn’t have cuts, wormholes, or soft spots or blemishes that may rot, and that the…Continue Reading

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