We challenged five Canadian interior design bloggers across the country to create their own custom chair in support of their favourite charity. This sparked the name “Custom Chairity Competition” The participating bloggers are: Maria Killam, Vancouver: Colour Me Happy Nyla Free, Calgary: Nyla Free Designs Christine Da Costa, Oakville: Decor by Christine Meredith Heron, Toronto: Sashay Kim Johnson, … Read more
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I do realize that it’s not quite spring yet. In fact, many of you may still be shoveling snow out of your driveways but I just can’t help myself, I officially have the spring cleaning bug and I’m writing this post because I’m convinced that there are other eager beavers out there that are itching … Read more
BC Home & Garden Show Recap
February 28th, 2012 | Posted by in Behind The Scenes | Product Spotlight - (2 Comments)The BC Home & Garden Show was this past week. If you didn’t get a chance to check it out I can tell you that it was a great show! There was tons to see and do and Urban Barn was thrilled to be a big part of the event. You could see our products … Read more
Keeping An Eye On Your Walls
February 23rd, 2012 | Posted by in Home How-To's | Product Spotlight | Right at Home - (0 Comments)As I have slowly been decorating my new place, something had felt amiss in a few rooms. It was as if the room had not been pulled together and unified in its colour palette and design. It then suddenly struck me that I needed art! We often take it for granted, as it becomes an … Read more
Behind the scenes – Spring 2012 photoshoot
February 20th, 2012 | Posted by in Behind The Scenes | UB News - (3 Comments)Our photoshoots are an exciting time around here. The creative process begins with our buying team presenting the new furniture and accents we’ll see arriving in our stores in the upcoming season. The background behind these products help inspire the stories we want to tell with our pictures, and so we use these facts to … Read more
If you’ve ever tried to hang multiple pictures you can understand how frustrating it can be. Finding the right supplies and ensuring that everything is level can be difficult. Design expert, Ramsin Khachi shows us on the Marilyn Denis Show how you can do this quite easily! Take a look at this video for some … Read more
Tips For Hosting A Fabulous Oscars Bash
February 15th, 2012 | Posted by in Cooking at Home | Home How-To's - (0 Comments)With the Grammys this past weekend, and the Oscars just around the corner, awards season is coming to a close. What better way to say goodbye then to throw a fabulous bash? Whether you’re planning a high rolling soirée or just kicking it with the ladies, no send off affair is complete without the following: … Read more
Tell us your Valentine’s Day plans for a chance to win a $50 Urban Barn gift card!
February 13th, 2012 | Posted by in Home How-To's | Right at Home - (42 Comments)The big day is just around the corner and we want to know – do you have something special planned? Do you and your valentine have an annual tradition? Or do you have something non-traditional planned that you’d like to share? We’ve all got different and unique ways of celebrating and we want to hear … Read more
Recipe – Valentine’s Day Cocktails
February 10th, 2012 | Posted by in Cooking at Home | Home How-To's - (0 Comments)What is it about the allure of a sexy bartender? Whether you’re rocking it out classic Tom Cruise ‘Cocktails’ style or planning a ‘Coyote Ugly’ themed romp, here are a couple of recipes that anyone with basic barslinging skills (read: owns a martini shaker and can make ice) should be able to mix up to impress that … Read more
