Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault's tips to create a cozy dining space

On this Chatelaine edition of Cityline, DIY expert Leigh-Ann Alllaire Perrault shares how to update a kitchen and dining room with chic accessories and graphic prints.

March 18, 2014

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