Summer's the perfect time to inject a little pizzazz into your home. This kitchen from interior designer Phoebe Howard's new book, The Joy of Decorating, reminded us how easy it can be.

Designer Phoebe Howard's new book, The Joy of Decorating, reminds us how easy decorating can be. Display quirky and colourful objects like flip-flops in shadow boxes, re-cover an old chair with an inexpensive, cheerful fabric, or toss new patterned pillows on your sofa.

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Design expert and host of HGTV's Sarah 101 answers a reader's question on how to make the basement a cozy, kid-friendly hangout

Design expert and host of HGTV's Sarah 101 answers a reader's question on how to decorate a basement

Mason jars always remind me of my grandmother's basement which was filled with dozens of jarred vegetables and fruit from her garden. Though Mason jars are most widely used for food storage, they can also be used for many super chic things.

Dip-dye has been popping up everywhere lately from furniture to upholstery to utensils and more. I personally love the trend — it's a fun and easy-to-do treatment with stunning results.

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Chic ideas to liven up your home with colour and accessories

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A cool palette of white wood and playful pops of colour create a stylish home in the Eastern Townships

A cool palette of white wood and playful pops of colour create a stylish home that's both cozy and modern

If you're feeling enthusiastic about the Games and want to bring some of that energy into your own home, here are some great items that pay tribute to this incredible event.

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Nothing adds a touch of luxe and glamour quite like gold. Instead of buying an expensive, stylish tray, upgrade a vintage or bargain store find with this striped DIY design.

Three simple ways to add colour — and fun — to your home

Sarah Richardson's design tips to make over your basement

Four really cool ways to reuse your Mason jars!

How to create the dip-dye look: Five decor ideas from drapes to flower pots

11 ways to update your home decor

Modern, cozy home décor ideas: Seven tips

Four Olympic-inspired accessories for the home

How to make a pretty vanity tray: Easy DIY project