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Display Name: AndreaSantos
Personal URL: http://www.iwasheredesigns.com
Member Since: 5/16/11

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I live a few blocks from High Park in Toronto. One of the most beautiful spots in the city. I love that there is such a large green space in the city.


Green Space: An Ode to My Local Park
4/26/13 7:27 PM

Probably the best dresser transformation I have ever seen. Fantastic job.


Before & After: Rescuing a Dumpster Dive Dresser Art is Beauty
8/24/12 11:32 AM

I would like to take a minute and say that I loved the way this post was written. It put a smile on my face.


Thrilling Thresholds: 10 Ways to
Dress Your Doors

7/30/12 2:44 PM

Part of me wants to make one for every one of my friends' kids.


IKEA Hack: Kids' Stovetop with Oven IKEA Hackers
6/28/12 11:28 AM

Ugh. They need one of these stores in Toronto.


Room & Board to Open Location in Boston Design News 06.28.12
6/28/12 11:01 AM

I have lived in Toronto my whole life, and while the St. Lawrence Market is not my usual stop for groceries, I do make a point of going there when I want something special. The cheeses, meat, and honey alone make the trip worth it. Not to mention the peameal bacon sandwiches! It is crowded, but I love that it is. It would make me sad if I went there and it was empty.


St. Lawrence Market in Toronto Well-Designed Travel
6/12/12 12:53 PM

I have booked a number of places in Italy using airbnb for a trip that's coming up in a few weeks. I haven't used it before, but I'm confident about the bookings I've made - and excited about the trip.


3 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling on Airbnb Well-Designed Travel
4/17/12 1:13 PM

This is exactly what my husband and I did. We bought the worst house on the best street. Then we did a lot of work to fix it up. We originally passed on the house because we thought it would go in to a huge bidding war based on the neighbourhood. Nobody else saw what we saw in it, though, and we got it for less than asking as the only bidder. Now, after all the work, we adore our home. I love watching people's reactions when they walk in for the first time since they saw the 'before'. Although, our kitchen is still ugly. That's next.

So, I completely appreciate the work and effort that was put in to making this house what it is now. I would also love to see some more wide shots to get a sense of the rooms. I have a feeling I will love them.


Raina & Robert's Modern Farmhouse Makeover
A Before & After House Tour

4/16/12 2:51 PM

I dream of my backyard looking like this one day. I love everything about it. Good job.


Megan's Barn Red Back Porch My Great Outdoors
4/2/12 12:52 PM

I love this. It has made me start thinking of other ways to do this and achieve similar results.


10 Ways To Get the Canopy Look Without Buying a New Bed
3/30/12 8:51 AM

This is a great example of how to make IKEA not look like IKEA.


Beautiful Bookshelves: IKEA Done Right This Old House
3/28/12 9:35 AM

I am not much of a Sci-Fi fan, but these lights are pretty darn cool.


Star Wars Lightsaber Night Light
3/26/12 12:32 PM

Where the Wild Things Are, Where The Sidewalk Ends, The Stinky Cheese Man, Winnie The Pooh, The Jungle Book, The Neverending Story (I read this book for the first time as an adult and really wished I had as a kid).


My Favorite Children's Books
Maxwell's Finds

3/22/12 2:45 PM

That fireplace, the side with the black glass tiles over the fireplace, is the best thing I have seen all week.


Guy & Jennifer's Contemporary California Modern Home
House Tour

12/15/11 12:54 PM

I love bright colours in a home. The purple bedroom is a little too much purple for my taste, but otherwise - I love everything about this place.


Clint & Lisa's Bold Crayola-Inspired Abode
House Tour

12/1/11 3:16 PM

I may have dreams of this house, now. I love all the exposed brick in the kitchen.


Rachel & David's Historic Seltzer Factory Home
House Tour

11/30/11 1:39 PM

Actually, Canadian Thanksgiving is in October. It's just a US holiday this weekend.


A Fresh Take on Tradition: Neon Holiday
11/24/11 12:40 PM

This space could easily become cold and almost unfriendly. However, it is just the opposite, and for that reason I love the way this space works. Good job.


Bess & Peter's Brick & Timber Loft
House Tour

11/14/11 7:43 PM

I shall have wonderful dreams involving that orange sofa.


A Rainbow of Reasons to Add Colorful Furniture
10/14/11 12:35 PM

I think brick walls should be treated like any other wall. Paint them as to fit the colour scheme in the room. I like the light blue colour of this one.


A Blue-Painted Interior Brick Wall
10/7/11 2:03 PM