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JLT Showhouse at McLean House, Toronto

I have been thinking about blogging for about a year now and finally decided to just do it! It’s fitting that my first post is about the Junior League of Toronto Showhouse at McLean House because this is where I was married 11 years ago this month. The Showhouse which is on now until May 31, 2009 features the work of over 50 Toronto designers including Brian Gluckstein, Kimberley Seldon and Andrea Crawford. Proceeds go to various community programs including the Women and Babies Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. So you can be inspired while doing good!

It was interesting to see the design concept, room layout and colours used by each of the designers in their unique spaces. My favourite space was Katherine Newman’s transformation of the living room and conservatory, but I also loved Patricia Halpin’s graphic and fun baby’s room and Anne Hepfer’s Chanel inspired space. Taking photos was off limits, so you will have to wait until the October, 2009 issue of House and Home to see some inspirational photos.

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Thank you for stopping by. So glad you’re here. Décor Happy is a blog by Milton, Ont.-based interior decorator Vanessa Francis of Vanessa Francis Interior Design. On the blog, I share a behind-the-scenes look at client projects, along with design ideas and inspiration.

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