Those decorating questions and more (the best white paint, dressing up a dull veranda)answered by Chatelaine's home editor, Virginie Martocq

We're so excited because Le Creuset, one of the most celebrated cookware brands in the world, has just announced that they will be opening a flagship store in Toronto at Sherway Gardens on August 18th.

Maybe to most people, the current state of my house is not inspiring. But for me, I walk around and I can feel the space around me, and I actually imagine the drapes, the flooring and the furniture – that part is easy for me since that’s what I do most of my days. I create sets by imagining them in my head and then filling in the details as I comb through stores, websites and catalogues.