Boys & Their Toys: A Boy's Bedroom

When designing a child’s room, you need to consider the room’s required furniture, plus storage and organizing systems. Add in a touch of fun design that the child can grow with, and you will have a room you’ll both love! It’s also great to include artwork they love or (even better!) have made themselves.  My most recent makeover project ...

Colour and Design Trends of 2015

Colour. It’s a hot topic every year – what colours are in, what colours to paint, what colours to accessorize with. And what will be around today and tomorrow. The 2015 runways are filled with colours reminiscent of the 1960s – shades such as warm olive and rich orange are being given new life, while some colour trends continue to be popular. ...

Laundry in style – create a functional and fashionable laundry room

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the laundry room must be the liver. The laundry room cycles through messy household clothing and towels, and cleans them up time and time again.  In addition to being the place to do laundry and store cleaning supplies, many households also have their laundry room act as a mudroom; a place to drop off ...

Quick Paint Tips / Projects

With the holidays just around the corner, so grows the list of “to do’s” within the home. Spending too much time inside makes you realize how many little projects you need to get done or want to do to jazz up your space.  Not every project has to be a big one: you can make just as much of an impact in a space with little effort. These project...

5 Days of Christmas Gift Guide!

With the holiday gift giving season upon us, our stress levels rise as we try to decide upon ideal gifts for our loved ones. Whomever you are shopping for this holiday season, we have five great options that are suitable for anyone (and everyone!) on your list.   On first day of Christmas I bought an Oster Versa 1400 High Performanc...

A home office and a guest room: How to create a multifunctional space

City living may mean limited space, but you don’t have to sacrifice functionality. I was recently challenged to find a clever way to maximize a space. All of the bedrooms were occupied, but the home lacked a guest room, plus a more efficient workspace and storage in their walkout basement. This is how I created a dual-purpose room. An effic...

Create your own bedroom retreat!

{Full article in this Friday's Toronto Sun!}You spend a third of your day in your bedroom. It should be a relaxing place you enjoy spending time. Here’s how you can create a beautiful, comfortable bedroom retreat on any budget. Cool Color Palette. I’ve had red bedrooms and I’ve had pale blue rooms. I can honestly say colour psychology is real...

CIL DECOR EXPERT ON THE ROAD @ Home Depot

Need Paint Advice? How about overall Decorating/Design Help? But can't afford a design consultation fee? Well you are in luck CIL has teamed up with a number of Design Experts across Canada assisting you once a week at a Home Depot near you for a limited time offer. Come out from 6 to 8pm at one of the locations below to meet with me for...

All Seasoned Cottage Decor

With our short Canadian summer, more and more people are buying all-season cottages or winterizing their existing cottages to make a year-round retreat. People want to enjoy a get away not only in the summer but also in the cooler Canadian months too. I recently took the design challenge of styling my client’s all-season cottage.  Decoratin...

Dream Closet!

Who says you have to sacrifice fashion for function? For my latest makeover project, I wanted to strike a balance between style and organization to create the perfect walk-in closet. I called in organizing guru Clare Kumar to help with a closet makeover to make sure we ended up with a space that was functional and looked fantastic.  I love ...

Small Space Patio Decor on the Global Noon Show!

If you missed Jo's segment on Small Space Patio Décor on the Global Noon show no worries watch online: http://globalnews.ca/video/1401909/jo-alcorn/ Special Thanks to Home Depot for the products.  Have fun dressing you outdoor space this summer!  Until next time, w&c designer girl! ...

Stylish Patio Makeover on a Budget!

During the warm summer months, we tend to spend a lot more time outside, so it’s time to design or re-design your area to create a cosy ambiance that will encourage you to spend more time in the great outdoors. So for those of you who are seeking inspiration to spruce up your small patio or balcony space, I have some fabulous design tips to help y...

Jo's New Lighting Line, has Arrived!

Jo's New Lighting Line, has Arrived!



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Jo's favorite things @ BoConcept

Jo's favorite things @ BoConcept

For my "favorite things" this month. . . I have falling in LOVE with BoConcept and I wanted to share my favorite pieces with you. I do have to say they have stunning lines to all their products but the thing that beats all of that is their customer service!! Amazing, and as a bonus they set up the products you order . . . I know don't faint. So if you haven't heard of BoConcept or haven't been to their showroom, make sure to take peak and say hi for me!!
http://www.boconcept.ca/default.aspx?areaid=220

Until next time,
w&c designer girl!
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Jo on BT "Savvy Spending Decorating Tips"

Jo on BT "Savvy Spending Decorating Tips"

If you missed Jo on Breakfast Television this morning, don't worry you can catch her
Splurge products from:
Chair - BoConcept
Coat Rack - BoConcept
Art Piece - BoConcept
Table - Bombay
Pillow and Throw - Bombay
Lamp - Home Sense
Crystal bowl - Home Sense

Smart spending products from:
Chair - IKEA
Coat Rack - IKEA
Frame - IKEA
Table - Home Sense
Pillow and Throw - Bouclair
Lamp - Bouclair
Bowl - Bouclair

"If you have a champagne taste but a beer budget, check out the high end stores as research and see what colours they are using, how they are styling their pieces, what furniture pieces they have and then find similar pieces with a lower price tag. However don't feel that you have to have everything high or everything low, mix some splurges with smart spending pieces to get a Savvy spending appeal! Choose your larger, high traffic pieces to be your splurges and have fun with accessories on a budget! Have fun shopping!!"

Until next time,
w&c designer girl!
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Penthouse Showcase Media Event

Penthouse Showcase Media Event

Saturday I held a Pop Up Private Media Open House at my Penthouse Showcase Project. To enjoy some wine and cheese with industry friends and to showcase how you can furnish an entire space with only shopping at two stores on budget with only a week turn around time. Thank you BoConcept and IKEA! (with a few w&c pieces mixed in)
Opening the party with TV personality Nicholas Rosaci, Blog extraordinaire Vitania M Liscio, Eventful PR Sharyn Smith and Moi.
PR rep Sharyn Smith and Yummy Mummy writer and City Line personality Sarah Gunn.

The stunning interior designer Jennifer Brouwer posing with City Line and Dabble DIY Nicolas and PR rep Sharyn.
City Line colour expert Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault enjoying the cheese platter.
My design assistant Chanele Cote enjoying the party after long hours spent at the Penthouse putting everything together with me and Maeve.
Dabble editor Victoria and Dabble DIY'er Nicolas ending the night for us at the event and posing with BoConcept's catalog.
Real Estate listing and details of the Penthouse.

Thank you everyone for taking a peak at the space and I want to say a special thank you to BoConcept and IKEA for the awesome furniture pieces and time spent with me on the this Project. I know it was a very tight time frame, you guys were awesome!
Make sure to watch out for the entire project showcased on City Line in the next couple of weeks!
Until the next Pop Up Media Event,
Jo Alcorn
w&c designer girl! xo

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White Kitchen Inspiration!

White Kitchen Inspiration!

No words needed . . . .
(was searching google images for white kitchens and this is what I found)
Oh I am so in LOVE with white . . . . .
My Favorite!!! xo
Until next time,
w&c designer girl!
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