Design Project #2

If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you have probably seen me post all summer long bits and pieces on a current renovation that I was involved in, that was not my own. My boyfriend, Amir, has done it again, and asked me to help him (do it for him)  choose colour palettes, finishes and decor for yet another one of his projects. This excuses my absence on the blog during the month of September as I love me a good home renovation and couldn't resist the urge to participate!

He had huge success with his last project that I also participated in, that we couldn't wait to finish this one. After coming off my high of having completed my 4th renovation, I was all ready to jump back into it again and this time with my significant other...again.

We were going for a similar look as my last home, but with some tweaks along the way based on customer feedback and Amir's own taste and ideas. In the end the home came out with a very rustic/industrial/modern feel to it and I couldn't be more pleased with the results and feedback we received.

So....here are the deets:

Location: Corso Italia, Toronto
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Kitchens: 2 ( one in the basement)
Type of home: Semi detached
Basement: Finished with a separate entrance
Parking: 1 parking spot through the laneway
Stores Used For Decor: Morba, West Elm, CB2, Ikea, antique markets

Here are the BEFORE & AFTER pictures....

Exterior

This was a DIY project done by Amir....the numbers 77 turned out great on the cedar plaque

Entrance

Living Room

Recognize that TV? It's the one I won during the Princess Margaret Show Home sneak peek event

Staircase

Dining Room

Kitchen

I LOVE chalk board paint and what a perfect spot...in the kitchen!

Upstairs Hallway

3rd Bedroom Walk In Closet

Custom cedar barn doors, made by Amir himself!

3rd Bedroom

Main Bathroom

2nd Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Basement

Basement Kitchen

Basement Bathroom

Really tight space!

Backyard

If you didn't get enough picture goodness, then check out the virtual tour to truly get a sense for this amazing home

What do you think?

All AFTER photographs done by the talented Joseph K Muscat Interior Photography

PS. HGTV whenever you're ready for us, so are we, Amir and I are an awesome Realtor & renovation duo!

Sneak Peek Fridays

Here it is again, your list of open houses happening this weekend in the Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction neighbourhoods. Make sure to check back here every Friday for the list.

For more information on any of these homes, shoot me an email (oleksaka@gmail.com) and I will be more then happy to send you the complete listing and answer any questions you may have.

Also if you would like neighbourhood sold stats emailed to you on a monthly basis for the Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction neighbourhoods or any neighbourhood in Toronto, please go to http://www.torontoweststats.com/ to get yourself on the list, I promise I won't spam you!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Saturday September 28th, 2012:

84 Westmoreland Ave $749,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2471184

107 Armstrong Ave $729,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2472046

21 Ruskin Ave $679,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2474297

709 Lansdowne Ave $549,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-6:00PM
Mls#: W2458408

8 Bartlett Ave Suite 3 $514,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2470946

74 Brandon Ave $419,900
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2472810


Sunday September 29th, 2012:

84 Westmoreland Ave $749,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2471184

107 Armstrong Ave $729,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2472046

21 Ruskin Ave $679,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2474297

324 Westmoreland Ave $649,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2459678

709 Lansdowne Ave $549,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-6:00PM
Mls#: W2458408

8 Bartlett Ave Suite 3 $514,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2470946

74 Brandon Ave $419,900
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2472810
Happy house hunting!

Giveaway Time!!!!

It's been a while since I posted last, actually it's been a busy September which has left little time for blogging. I'm hoping to buckle down again and get back to blogging as I have a lot of great content swimming around in my head and it's time to put pen to paper.

To kick off my new found motivation for blogging, I thought I would start with my first ever giveaway in conjunction with No Problem Movers. Moving can be annoying and very costly, as much as I have moved in my lifetime, I always find myself unprepared for the big day and scrambling to find boxes, tape, labels, etc. No Problem Movers has been around since 2000 and specializes in the moves of residences and businesses locally or between major cities in Canada and the USA on a daily basis and often on short notice. No Problem Movers also provides vehicle moving, piano relocation, packing and unpacking services and cleaning services, what more could you ask for?

Here's what you get:

• $100 gift certificate towards any move
• free moving supply box, that includes 10 china boxes, 5lbs. of packing paper, 2 rolls of tape, 1 utility knife, 1 pack of moving labels, 1 mattress bag, 1 black marker and 15 feet of bubble wrap
• free pizza dinner on your moving day

Here's what to do to enter:

• leave a comment on my blog on how the above prize will help you with your next move
• follow me on Twitter @realtyqueenTO and leave a comment on my blog saying you did so
• follow No Problem Movers on Twitter @NoProblemMovers and leave a comment on my blog saying you did so
• like Realty Queen Toronto on Facebook and leave a comment on my blog saying you did so
• like No Problem Movers on Facebook and leave a comment on my blog saying you did so
• tweet or retweet about this contest
• subscribe to my blog and leave a comment on my blog saying you did so
• follow RealtyqueenTO and No Problem Movers on Pinterest, just click here and here and leave a comment on my blog saying you did so

All of the above will gain you EXTRA entries into the contest to better your chances of winning.

Lastly, here's the fine print, there's always fine print:

• not redeemable for cash
• gift certificates are not stackable
• must be used in conjunction with a move
• gift certificates can only be redeemed through No Problem Movers head office
• move must be a minimum of $1000 before taxes

So get a-liking and a-tweeting...winner will be announced Wednesday October 17th, 2012. Good luck!

Sneak Peek Fridays

Here it is again, your list of open houses happening this weekend in the Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction neighbourhoods. Make sure to check back here every Friday for the list.

For more information on any of these homes, shoot me an email (oleksaka@gmail.com) and I will be more then happy to send you the complete listing and answer any questions you may have.

Also if you would like neighbourhood sold stats emailed to you on a monthly basis for the Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction neighbourhoods or any neighbourhood in Toronto, please go to http://www.torontoweststats.com/ to get yourself on the list, I promise I won't spam you!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Saturday September 21st, 2012:

40 Westmoreland Ave Suite 3 $849,900
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2401760

315 Concord Ave $735,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2460445

226 Maria St $449,900
Open house times: 1:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2460456


Sunday September 22nd, 2012:

73 Dorval Rd $858,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2455014

40 Westmoreland Ave Suite 3 $849,900
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2401760

315 Concord Ave $735,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2460445

324 Westmoreland Ave $649,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2459678

204 Symington Ave $590,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2466849

226 Maria St $449,900
Open house times: 1:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2460456

Want to know what else is happening in the hood this weekend? Then check out my neighbourhood news, just click here.

Happy house hunting!

Sneak Peek Fridays

Here it is again, your list of open houses happening this weekend in the Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction neighbourhoods. Make sure to check back here every Friday for the "list".

For more information on any of these homes, shoot me an email (oleksaka@gmail.com) and I will be more then happy to send you the complete listing and answer any questions you may have.

Also if you would like neighbourhood stats emailed to you on a monthly basis for the Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction neighbourhoods, please go to http://www.torontoweststats.com/ to get yourself on the list!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Saturday September 15th, 2012:

40 Westmoreland Ave Suite 3 $849,900
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2401760

315 Concord Avenue $735,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: 2:00PM-4:00PM

72 Franklin Avenue $629,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2455740

716 St. Clarens Avenue $600,000
Open house times: 2:30PM-4:30PM
Mls#:W2460528

226 Maria Street $449,900
Open house times: 1:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2460456

Sunday September 16th, 2012:

40 Westmoreland Ave Suite 3 $849,900
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2401760

315 Concord Avenue $735,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: 2:00PM-4:00PM

72 Franklin Avenue $629,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2455740

716 St. Clarens Avenue $600,000
Open house times: 2:30PM-4:30PM
Mls#:W2460528

48 Northumberland St $580,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#:W2459510

226 Maria Street $449,900
Open house times: 1:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2460456

Want to know what else is happening in the hood this weekend? Then check out my neighbourhood news, just click here.

Happy house hunting!

Sneak Peek Fridays

Here it is again, your list of open houses happening this weekend in the Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction neighbourhoods. Make sure to check back here every Friday for the "list".

For more information on any of these homes, shoot me an email (oleksaka@gmail.com) and I will be more then happy to send you the complete listing and answer any questions you may have.

Also if you would like neighbourhood stats emailed to you on a monthly basis for the Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction neighbourhoods, please go to http://www.torontoweststats.com/ to get yourself on the list!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Saturday September 8th, 2012:

40 Westmoreland Ave Suite 3 $849,900
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2401760

72 Franklin Ave $629,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2455740

631 Gladstone Ave $599,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2452944

Sunday September 9th, 2012

40 Westmoreland Ave Suite 3 $849,900
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2401760

852 Dovercourt Rd $689,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2456350

72 Franklin Ave $629,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2455740

631 Gladstone Ave $599,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2452944

Want to know what else is happening in the hood this weekend? Then check out my neighbourhood news, just click here.

Happy house hunting!

Neighbourhood News

Are you around this weekend and don't know what to do in the Junction Triangle? Well here's what's happening in your neighbourhood...

Junction Farmers Market

• runs every Saturday morning through the summer to early fall
• June 2-October 13, 2012
• 8:30am-12:30pm
• Located in the Green P parking lot at Dundas St W and Pacific
• fresh local food

The Junction Flea!

• outdoor flea market
• presented by SMASH and Russet & Empire
• held on the second Sunday of every month during the summertime
• independent vendors selling handmade craft and design, antiques, food, vintage clothing and more
• starts at 9am rain or shine
• Located at 2799 Dundas St W (Keele & Dundas)

Want to check out some houses in the neighbourhood? Then visit my Sneak Peek Fridays for your list of open houses happening this weekend, just click here.

Enjoy your weekend!

Cool Homes: In 500 Sq Ft

Do you think you can cram all your belongings into 500 square feet and still make it look stylish and organized? I didn't think it was really possible until I saw Renee's Parkdale apartment located in Toronto. It is filled with tons of eye candy goodness and I can't believe how everything fits perfectly and has a home. Renee's apartment has an industrial/vintage feel and filled with tons of amazing DIY's, which by the way you can catch on Renee's blog Recreative Works. It had me drooling at first sight and how cute is her fur baby Harper?

Take a look....

What do you think? Are you in love just as much as I am?

If you have a cool space or uniquely decorated place you would like me to feature, make sure to contact me!

All pictures taken by the talented Selina Whittaker

Sneak Peek Fridays

Here it is again, your list of open houses happening this weekend in the Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction neighbourhoods. Make sure to check back here every Friday for the "list".

For more information on any of these homes, shoot me an email (oleksaka@gmail.com) and I will be more then happy to send you the complete listing and answer any questions you may have.

Also if you would like neighbourhood stats emailed to you on a monthly basis for the Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction neighbourhoods, please go to http://www.torontoweststats.com/ to get yourself on the list!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Saturday August 25th, 2012:

40 Westmoreland Ave Suite 3 $849,900
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2401760

1396 Bloor St W Suite 1 $420,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2446108

7 Wallace Ave $399,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2443842

30 Turntable Cres Suite 48 $389,900
Open house times: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Mls#: W2442371

Sunday August 25th, 2012:

40 Westmoreland Ave Suite 3 $849,900
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2401760

1396 Bloor St W Suite 1 $420,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2446108

7 Wallace Ave $399,000
Open house times: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Mls#: W2443842

30 Turntable Cres Suite 48 $389,900
Open house times: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Mls#: W2442371

Want to know what else is happening in the hood this weekend? Then check out my neighbourhood news, just click here.

Happy house hunting!