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To begin, select your colour scheme; Easter naturally brings plenty ofpastels to choose from. Pick one or two colours and then take these intoevery area of your home, beginning right at the front door. Swap outyour winter wreath with one that contains silk tulips - make your own, orchoose one of the many ready-made ones available in yourneighbourhood home décor store.

Play up your colours on fingertiptowels in your powder room, teatowels in the kitchen, candles anda centerpiece on your diningroom table. Go a step further andplace collections of hand paintedeggs in glass bowls or vasesthroughout your home (hint: youcan buy these too!). Add armloadsof fresh tulips and hydrangeasthroughout your home tocomplete the look. Voila! You areready to greet the Easter Bunny insensational style!

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Happenings @ Home

Beginning with a brief update on our newest communities, I’mthrilled to report on the successful market launch of Oasis in Stoney

Creek in the fall of 2011. In fact, as of March this year, only a handful ofthese sought-after townhhomes and bungalows remain. Tiffany Hill inAncaster experienced similar success; featuring executive detachedhomes - the brand new model homes designed by a renowned Torontofirm opened in Summer 2011, and have been extremely well received.

Our newest community, Lincoln Square in Beamsvile Ontario, is nowwell in the works. These freehold townhomes, detached homes andboutique low rise condos are now in the pre-registration phase, and areset to open in Fall 2012. As we all know, friends make the bestneighbours – so if you know of anyone looking to purchase in the area,I invite you to pass along our name.

As a company, we are always looking for ways to give back to thecommunities in which we do business. I am thrilled to report thatHomes by DeSantis has been selected as the first builder in theHamilton area to work alongside Habit for Humanity Hamilton, byhelping to build a 1400 square foot home. Many of our trades havegraciously agreed to join forces with us by donating time and materialsto help make this home a reality for a hard working Hamilton familywith completion being slated in a record breaking 90 days.

Do follow our progress on this exciting initiativeand I look forward toupdating you on more Homes by DeSantis happenings this Summer!

Sincerely,Gabriel DeSantis, PresidentHomes by DeSantis

Welcome to the premiere edition of Happenings @ Home. A unique publication designed to give you insider news about where we’re breaking ground next, the latest happenings in the Homes by DeSantiscommunities and tips and trends on things home-related.

Easter Décor Pleasers

Single Family Homes From high $300’sVisit Our Presentation Centre & Model HomesHours: Mon-Thurs: 1pm - 7pm, Sat & Sun: 11am - 6 pm905.648.6641

There’s nothing like a home that plays up the spirit of the season.Spring blossoms aren’t the only way to add flair, try these Easter homedecorating ideas.

Jade Model ‘A’ Pearl Model ‘’A’

This Homes By DeSantis signature community inAncaster is well underway featuring stunning singlefamily detached homes from 1,400 to over 2,900square feet of elegant living space.

We encourage you to visit our exquisite Jade andPearl model homes designed by one of the topinterior design firms in Canada, II by IV Design. Theseare not to be missed!

Take our Model Home Tour

This time it’s Tiffany.

Visit HomesbyDesantis.com for complete community informationHomes by DeSantis • 461 Green RoadStoney Creek, ON, L8E 5B4 • Phone: (905) 664-7288 • Fax: (905) 664-2611

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Start by thinking about the purpose of the space. What do youwant it to be used for?” asks Glazier. “Form always has to followfunction. Once you’ve decided that, the rest is as easy as followingsome simple rules.”

The “rules” which Glazier refers to are actually easy ways to makesmall spaces look larger using colour, furniture arranging andlighting - all to give the illusion of space.

ColourDark colours tend to absorb light and makespaces look smaller. So stick to lighter tones, andreserve darker colours for borders or trim.Monochromatic is key, suggests Glazier. Pick atone that speaks to you, and provide easy, visualtransitions by going shades darker and lighter.

For maximum effects, even try to keep fabrics and windowtreatments within your chosen palette.

FurnitureMulti function furniture (achest used as a coffee table orbeds with drawers for storage)are a clever way to make themost of your space. Stick toclean lines and avoidoverstuffed pieces. Also stayaway from tall furniture thatvisually lowers the ceiling. Extendable dining tables and nestingtables can be tucked away when not in use. Glass tables give theappearance of space, letting light travel through.

LightingNatural light helps open a room up, so ifit’s available, make sure it shines throughfilmy or gauzy window treatments. Potlights are key, as their light is evenlydispersed so they don’t create shadows;and are not limited by furnitureplacement.

AccentsDial up the drama with patterns(for best results, mix a pattern witha solid in one of the colours fromthat pattern), by adding an accentcolour on a feature wall, hangingspectacular artwork 10”- 12” abovethe sofa back (opt for one pieceinstead of a collection of smallerones), or using a gorgeous rug tohelp anchor your furniture anddrawing the eye down.

Need ideas or inspiration? Our Design Studio is open

> Thursdays 4:00 - 8:00pm> Saturday Noon - 3:00pm

Call 905.662.9686, or email Toni attglazier@homesbydesantis.com

Big ideas for Small SpacesJust because your living space is on the smaller side, doesn’t mean you can’t go big on style! Toni Glazier, Interior Designer at our Design Studio, has a host of suggestions on how to go big in your smaller space.

Visit HomesbyDesantis.com for complete community informationHomes by DeSantis • 461 Green RoadStoney Creek, ON, L8E 5B4 • Phone: (905) 664-7288 • Fax: (905) 664-2611

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Stoney Creek - Bungalow Towns &Two Storey Towns From mid $200’s

289.656.1234

Ancaster - Single Family HomesFrom high $300’s905.684.6641

Niagara - Detached, Semi-Detached andSingle Family Homes From mid $200’s

289.296.4258

COMING SOON TO BEAMSVILLE - Detached,Freehold Towns & Low Rise Condominium

905.664.7288

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