Is there anything quite as fun and special as sharing a beautiful day on the town with man's best friend? With just a little planning and know-how, you can explore Calgary with your dog, hitting not just parks but even a few restaurants and even stores!

When you invite guests to your home for Thanksgiving this October, why not make sure you have the chance to welcome them using handmade centrepieces? Holiday-themed table decor abounds in stores at this time of year, but decorations you make yourself have a distinctive touch. One of the best parts of these creations is that making them is a fun family activity that will help get kids into the spirit of things.

Keeping up with the latest must-have upgrades can be a challenge. With innovative products continuing to provide the best in home convenience and décor, where should you begin? When you need a larger home with higher-end finishes and the latest technology, building a new home is the best way to get the home you want with the fine features you deserve. 

Here are nine of the most popular home décor trends you should look for as you plan out the rooms in your new home build.