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Candace regularly appears on local tv and radio sharing design tips, tricks & inspiration.
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Watch Candace on TV

Decorating with the Colour of the Year: Classic Blue
CTV MORNING LIVE—Pantone recently unveiled their Color of the Year for 2020: classic blue. In this segment, I share easy ways you can incorporate classic blue throughout your home.

A Touch of Fall to Your Home
CTV MORNING LIVE—Adding a touch of Fall to your decor doesn’t have be expensive. Join Annette Goerner and I as we discuss simple ways to bring Fall colours and textures into the home.

Refreshing the Bedroom
CTV MORNING LIVE—Looking to refresh your bedroom? Join Annette Goerner and I as we discuss easy ways to freshen up your bedroom. 

Hot Design Trends for 2019
CTV MORNING LIVE—Wondering what the hottest design trends in 2019 are? In this segment, I talk textures, black accents, light woods, florals and the colour green.

Decorating your home for the holidays
CTV MORNING LIVE—Decorating for the holidays doesn’t have to be expensive. In this segment, I share some great holiday decor from Ikea and show you some unconventional ways to spruce up your gift wrapping.

New look for your doors
CTV MORNING LIVE— Looking for simple ways to jazz up the interior and exterior of your home? Updating the hardware on doors both inside and outside is a super easy way to breathe new life into your living space. In this segment, I go over some of my favourite hardware from Schlage.

Ways to brighten up your home for spring
CTV MORNING LIVE—Are you tired of winter and the drab weather? Are you looking to inject some life and colour into your home for the spring season? Watch now for inexpensive and easy ways you can spruce up your home. I’m talking rugs, florals, dinnerware and home accessories. 

2018 Home Trends
CTV MORNING LIVE—Follow along for easy ways to bring your home up to date with faucets from Mondeau Kitchen and Bath, furniture from Dala Decor and accessories that can be incorporated throughout your home. 

DIY Thanksgiving Centrepieces
CTV MORNING LIVE—Decorating doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. In this segment with Lianne Laing, I’ll show you easy ways to create centrepieces for your table. I’m talking organic elements, candles and items you wouldn’t necessarily think of. 

Decor With Tiles
CTV MORNING LIVE—Are you in the process of a Bathroom or Kitchen Renovation and looking for a cost effective tile that will stand the test of time and look like a million bucks? Tune into my segment where I'll show you different patterns such as basket weave, herringbone using a classic white subway tile, as well as ways your can install horizontal or diagonally. I also showcase glass tile options and impactful accent tiles all from Centura Tile.

Style Your Coffee Table
CTV MORNING LIVE—Does Styling your coffee table confuse and overwhelm you? Do you see beautiful vignette's in magazines but you're not sure how to do it yourself? Watch now as I show you how to style using groups of 3's.  A big mistake people make is using too many items; don't over clutter. 

3 Different ways that you can update your sofa for under $200.00
CTV MORNING LIVE—Are you bored with the look of your living room? I'll show you how to transform your sofa and change the look and feel of your living room for under $200.00.  I cover the colour pink which is a huge trend, an indy bohemian look using navy blue and a neutral calm scheme. 

Back To School Dorm Room
CTV MORNING LIVE—Do you have a child heading off to University or College? Are you looking ways to inject colour and personality into a dorm room? Tune in for tips on storage, colour and textiles all at an affordable price from Ikea Canada. 

Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas
CTV MORNING LIVE—Gender neutral ideas for decorating a nursery.

Green Decorating: How to Upcycle
CTV MORNING LIVE—Green decorating ideas and find out what upcycling is all about.

Decor Resolutions
CTV MORNING LIVE—Are you looking to make some changes to your home? Lianne and I talk about easy ways to change the look of existing pieces in your home. Paint and new hardware are 2 easy ways to update furniture. Remember, only incorporate items into your home that you love.

Winter Decor
CTV MORNING LIVE—Warm up your home for the winter season. I’ll show you how to inject Christmas and Winter decor throughout your home. Texture is an easy way to incorporate warmth and coziness to your space and I’ll show you how with pillows, throws and wood accessories. 

Thanksgiving Dining Tables
CTV MORNING LIVE—One of the tips I offer to all my clients is to have a solid white set of dishes. Jeff and I will show you 3 ways to make them pop and really add interest to your table scape using items from Home Sense and Michaels. 

Front Door Fancy
CTV MORNING LIVE—Your front door is the first thing your guests, family and friends see when they visit your home. Here are some suggestions on how to dress it up with items from Lowes.

Tween Bedrooms
CTV MORNING LIVE—When it comes to your child’s room you want to think about longevity and having a design that will grow with your child. In this Ikea Canada segment, I’ll show you furniture that can be used and ways to inject their personality. 

Colour of the Year
CTV MORNING LIVE—Every year Pantone and other companies entice us with a new “IT” colour. For 2015, the colour of the year is Marsala or better known as burgundy. Here I’ll show you ways to inject the colour throughout your home. 

Fall Decor
CTV MORNING LIVE—Home Depot, Home Sense and I show you how to inject some fall decor at your front door. Bring the indoors out with accessories and layer for added interest. 

Garage Sale Tips To Help You Find Treasures
CTV MORNING LIVE—Garage sale tips to help you find that perfect treasure. 

 

Hear Candace on the Radio

January 9
MYFM—It’s the first day of Spring and I'm offering listeners tips and tricks on ways to inject colour and freshness into their home.
May 23
MYFM—Yard Sales; one of my favourite things to do in the summer. Listen up for items to watch out for while you’re on the hunt for a bargain. 
September 25
MYFM—It’s the first week of Fall and my favourite season. Jamie, Laura and I chat about warm colours and thanksgiving dinners.
April 9
MYFM—It’s Easter and Jamie and I talk about pink, yellow and pastel colours. The snow is disappearing and everyone is excited to refresh their home for spring. 
March 20
MYFM—It’s the first day of Spring and I'm offering listeners tips and tricks on ways to inject colour and freshness into their home.

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