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Christine Da Costa is an Interior Decorator at Décor by Christine, a freelance writer, design blogger and a self-confessed ‘glamour girl’.

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Creating a luxurious bathroom with DXV

Creating a luxurious bathroom with DXV luxury brand #designhounds #BlogtourKBIS

Don`t we all have a dream or fantasy about soaking in a magnificent tub in our luxurious bathroom.    I know that I do….but my dream bathroom may look very different from yours. You may imagine something more modern and streamlined while I may fantasize about the look of classic glamour.  Either way, the luxury brand DXV will help you realize your ultimate luxury bathroom reality.  

The DXV…

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Highlighting the 5th Wall with Metrie

Highlighting the 5th Wall with Metrie. Add interest & drama to a room by adding moulding & trim elements to your ceiling. #designhounds #blogtourKBIS

The 5th Wall?  What the heck are you talking about Christine, you may be asking yourself.  In designer speak, the 5th Wall pertains to the ceiling in your room.  And it is often a forgotten room element, but it’s a surface with so much design potential.  When your room is just not speaking to you, an excellent way to add interest and drama to the room is just by adding moulding and trim elements…

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Friday Favs

Friday Favs that caught my eye this week!

Hi there!  I’ve rounded up all my favourites this week for my Friday Favs…..hope you enjoy it!

Last week the One Room Challenge participants revealed their one room challenges…..and wow!  There are some beautiful spaces that were created in a mere short 6 weeks.  Here are three of my favourites from some fellow Canadians!

Vanessa’s new kitchen turned out gorgeous – what a difference from the…

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Friday Favs - new series

Friday Favs - Find out about my new favourite find - Box of Style!

Happy Friday!  I’m starting a new weekly series called Friday Favs.  I’ve been thinking about this for ages as there are so many great things I see and read throughout the week.  So every Friday I’m going to share my Friday Favs which could be about interior design, fashion, seasonal stuff…..anything goes. 

Today’s post is all about fashion…..specifically about a new subscription box that I…

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My Top Decor Trends for this Holiday Season

I've got my Top Decor Trends for this Holiday Season -- just for you!

Hi there! I know it’s only October but it’s time to start thinking about the Holiday season.  And to help prod you along, I have chosen my top decor trends for this 2016 holiday season.  Even one better, I have collaborated with the Toronto furniture store, Decorium and chosen a few key furniture pieces and accessories that will help you bring these stunning trends into your home this season and…

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Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year!! Save Water, Drink Champagne!!!!!

Happy New Year! I’m quite ready to say farewell to 2015.  My goal for 2016 is to celebrate each day. I am thankful for each and every day that I have with my family, friends, clients and business colleagues!  So on that note:

Save Water And Drink Champagne!!!!!

(Save Water Drink Champagne image from Fancy it Pretty)

Wishing you all health and happiness in 2016!

Glamorously yours xoxo

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A peek into my #Christmas #foyer. Am totally obsessed with my life size #nutcrackers! #decorbychristine #lowesholidayhomes #decoratingforchristmas 🎄🎅🏼

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#LowesHolidayHomes: My Christmas Foyer Reveal

Merry Christmas! #LowesHolidayHomes: My Christmas Foyer Reveal

Christmas is literally around the corner and I am excited to show you my Christmas Foyer Reveal in partnership with Lowes Canada.  Just to recap, Lowes graciously asked me and a few other design bloggers to decorate a specific area of their home for Christmas and blog about it.  I chose my foyer as my #LowesHolidayHomes project.

You can catch up on my previous two posts about decorating my foyer…

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Wishing you a glamorous Merry Christmas from the team at Decor by Christine 💖🎅🏼🎄🎁 #merrychristmas #decorbychristine (illustration from @evelyn_henson)

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Merry Christmas from Decor by Christine!

Merry Christmas from the Team at Decor by Christine!

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Safe New Year!

  Christmas illustration from Evelyn Henson.

  Glamorously yours xoxo

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The only #recliner I will allow in my home #christmas #ornaments 😂 #houserules 🎄 #designrules #sorrynotsorry

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Loving my view of the #christmastree in the family room #myhouse #glamamamahomeholidaytour

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These 2 #christmas #ornaments perfectly sum up what we love to do as a #family: #glamping & #travel #familytime

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Decorating my Foyer for the Holidays with Lowes - Part 2

Decorating my Foyer for the Holidays with #LowesHolidayHomes - Part 2

Eeeeeeeck!! Less than 2 weeks until Christmas and I’m still decorating for the holidays.  Yesterday, we finally decorated our real tree in the family room and I am putting the final decorating touches to my foyer.  If you recall from my last blog post, I have partnered with Lowes Canada in decorating my foyer for the holidays with a few other bloggers for #LowesHolidayHomes.

I made all my…

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Decorating my foyer for the holidays with Lowes: My Inspiration

HI Everyone!

I was so excited when Lowes Canadacontacted me to partner with them on decorating my foyer for the holidays.  So many times you are so exhausted after decorating the Christmas tree, the living/family room and the outdoors that the foyer to your house gets whatever is left over or just plain ignored.  Well, not this year!  This year my foyer is getting some major love from me and…

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Happy Monday! #mondaymantra 👄💄💋

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18 years ago I boarded the M/Y Zien luxury yacht in Negril Jamaica to marry my soulmate @seanseaton 💖 Happy Anniversary 🍾🍾🍾