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Sara Lomas
They call me Sara. I am fond of cheap Mexican food, expensive shampoo, and believe in the absolute power of Häagen Dazs. I’m also stubborn, opinionated, frugal-to-a-fault, a fan of the arts, and a mom. I don’t know nearly as much about furniture as QCF big wheel and blogger Joanne, but I’m excited to get to know it better. I’m a newbie when it comes to buying and really understanding the vastness of the Canadian furniture industry, and this blog will chronicle my discoveries and diversions. You will find expert opinions, guest bloggers, stories and advice in these pages. If following the triumphs and foibles of the uninitiated “furnie” is your thing, please read on...
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March 30th, 2011
Wanted: Style Guru / Sandwich Appreciator
I don’t know style, but I know what I like. So I’m starting a collection. If I find something I love online, I’ll bookmark it. If it’s in print, I’ll tear out the page and stuff it in my pocket. At one point, I can amass all the dribs and drabs into a scrapbook of sorts. My “Dream Renovation Wishbook” or something to that effect.
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March 18th, 2011
Japan: Losing "Home"
I cannot fathom the heartache, fear, and loss that the people of Japan are suffering. The aftermath of the earthquake itself wasn’t the catastrophe it could have been because of Japan’s strict building codes, but the ensuing tsunami washed away towns, homes and lives by the thousands.
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February 1st, 2011
Good Furniture Never Dies
I have a chair. I can’t remember which province I found it in, but I can tell you I found it abandoned by its previous owner. There it was in an alley, looking lost and forlorn, pathetic really. I took pity on it, since, well, at the time, I needed a chair, but also because I could not believe someone let this gem go. Outside of some cosmetic wear and tear, this chair was sturdy, fully functioning, and a funky piece of Canadiana.
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December 23rd, 2010
To Tree or Not To Tree: Christmas Green in Three Acts
Ok, trees aren’t furniture, but they are accessories at this time of year, so I’m running with it.
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December 22nd, 2010
Furniture Family Trees and Green Genealogy
We have a soft spot in our hearts for pre-loved furniture, or so it seems based on the responses to my last post. And the environmental benefits abound. So what do I do when I want to buy new? It’s an honest question. What do I look for, consider and where do I go?
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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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