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falling for fall

I’ve noticed we Canadians tend to fall into two groups at this time of the year: those who love autumn and those who, well…not so much. Like it or not, fall is here, so we’ve devoted this issue of Style at Home to getting you in a seasonally appropriate (and upbeat) mood. What better way is there to help us appreciate autumn than engaging in some cozy nesting? To inspire you, our Market Watch column highlights what’s trending now. I love – and I think you will, too – the artisanal ware and accessories in autumnal colours. Spring cleaning? Sure, it’s a well-known ritual. But we think the return to indoor living is the perfect time to organize inside. In “Hidden Treasures” and “Orderly by Design,” we explore how to integrate permanent…

style news

WE’RE INSPIRED BY… how black modernizes an earthy fall-inspired palette. Pairing chic black with the colour of autumn leaves amps up a room’s elegance. It’s a dynamic combo. Warm colours energize black and keep it from feeling dreary or cold, while black lends gravitas and pulls the palette tightly together for a polished, decorated finish. PAINT PALETTE OF THE MONTH…

“scentual” design

Something old and something new is astir in the collaboration between the historic Maison Berger Paris and prolific American designer Jonathan Adler. Adler, known for his modern approach to pottery (and so much more – he’s a serial collaborator with famous brands like Caesarstone, Kravet and Clinique), contributed inspiration not only to the design of the porcelain containers, but also to the scents that the historic perfumery developed for their fragrance sticks, candles, Lampe Berger and other products. We detect the sweet smell of success!…

fashion faucet

Love the look of ombré? Now you can bring it to your kitchen and bath faucets with Kohler’s new ombré finishes. The scratch- and tarnish-resistant metal subtly transitions from light to dark over the swoop of the spout. The special-effect finish is available in the Components bathroom faucet and high-tech Sensate smart faucet (with voice activation). You can choose between the Vibrant Rose Gold to Vibrant Polished Nickel finish or Vibrant Titanium to Vibrant Rose Gold.…

pumpkin carrot cake

INGREDIENTS MAKES 12 SERVINGS Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda2 tsp cinnamon½ tsp ground cloves½ tsp salt¼ tsp pepper3 eggs1 cup brown sugar½ cup granulated sugar1 cup pumpkin puree⅓ cup olive oil1 cup buttermilk1 cup grated peeled carrots1 cup grated peeled red apples Frosting 1 250 g pkg cream cheese, softened½ cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup brown sugar2 tsp vanilla Pinch salt2 cups icing sugar (approximately) Candied Nuts 3 tbsp butter¼ cup pumpkin seeds¼ cup sliced almonds¼ cup chopped pecans2 tbsp brown sugar¼ tsp salt¼ cup maple syrup DIRECTIONS Cake Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed 13-x-18-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, salt and pepper. Using electric mixer, beat together eggs with brown and granulated sugars for 2 minutes. Beat in…