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Janette Ewen
Janette Ewen has been one of Canada’s leading décor and lifestyle experts for more than a decade, passing on her passion for design and fashion to avid fans through magazines, newspapers and television.
Named by the National Post as one of three Canadians stylists who “get it,” Ewen guides would-be designers through a good-natured competition of design challenges as co-host of Inside the Box with Ty Pennington (seen on the W network).
Known especially for her creative, budget-friendly and original approach to decorating, fashion and entertaining, she is a regular on television programs from coast to coast, including Canada AM, CityLine, Breakfast Television and Urban Rush.
Ewen also appeared as a design expert on “The Decorating Adventures of Ambrose Price,” and as a judge on Season Two of “From The Ground Up With Debbie Travis.”
For the past three years, Ewen has brought to life many of her visions and inspirations as the designer of the National Home Show’s Dream Home.
During her varied career, Ewen has worked as an editor at Chatelaine, House and Home, and Chocolat magazines. She has been a regular contributor to the Globe and Mail, and Sweetspot and her work has appeared in and on various media outlets in the United States, Australia and Japan.
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May 16th, 2013
Outdoor entertaining tips
When planning an outdoor event, choose an underlying theme and let it guide your decor, activity, food and beverage choices (maybe even your attire!). It will help you focus when making decisions on party elements. Hot themes for summer 2012 include Palm Springs in the 1960s (play croquet, decorate with a Pucci-inspired color palette, serve retro-inspired drinks in kitschy glassware). A Great Gatsby-inspired garden party (think about making this one a costume party!) is also hot for summer.
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May 10th, 2013
WEST COAST STYLE
Are you on Instagram yet? I love this app… check it out you can post pictures, search for inspiration but most importantly you also get a chance to meet some of the coolest people. Take for example Leila Pejman, she is a sassy and stylish west-coast based producer and storyteller (her work encompasses communications, content creation, and social media, topped off with a passion towards emerging technologies.). I met Leila through instagram and well, instantly LOVED her style and taste so I thought who better than Leila to repost of the recent IDS West show…. Enjoy!
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October 4th, 2012
Why don’t you?
The Eye Has to Travel, Diana Vreeland, paint, decor, decorate, shades of green, every color of greenMy dear friend Patrick Delanty aka the most stylish man alive, recently suggested we see the new documentary on Diana Vreeland, “The Eye Has to Travel”. (We are going this weekend, I can hardly wait!)
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September 26th, 2012
2013 Trends: Colour
2013 trends, colours, colors, style, decor, orange, Bright turquoise, turquoise, green, kelly green, fresh leaf green, bright colours, bright colors, add punch, add pop, pop of colour, wallpaper, geometric wallpaper, geometric design, accent colour, accent colorsWith 2013 getting closer I thought I’d start introducing some of the top trends in décor. (It never hurts to look to the future!) Lets start with colours. Bright strong colours are very popular for 2013 and the three colours that top my list will be sure to add punch and pop to your home.
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September 14th, 2012
DIY Workshop
DIY projects, decoupage, scrapbooking, collage, mod podge, decor, updating your decor, Pinterest, craft storeWhen I look back at my career the one thing I am most proud of is working with Quality Canadian Furniture, a big reason for this is the members. They appreciate craftsmanship, quality and they all have a grass-roots appeal… and did I mention I LOVE their designs?
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Janette Ewen has been one of Canada’s leading décor and lifestyle experts for more than a decade, passing on her passion for design and fashion to avid fans through magazines, newspapers and television.
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