Category Archives: Pure Design

The Builder’s Kitchen

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Michele

The kitchen is the heart of the home and provides a design spring board for the rest of your space – sets the tone and really is a finish showcase – or can be. But enter the builder’s kitchen and … Continue reading →

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Shelf Style

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Michele

I have recently been given the unenviable task of filling a client’s bookshelves. Head scratch. The shelves in my home are so wildly personal and insanely full that the thought of someone not having anything to use (no word of … Continue reading →

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The Rug in the Room – making something you hate, work

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Michele

Twice this month, I have been charged with reinventing a room starting with something a client hates. Both cases: a rug. Best quality rugs are a massive spend and not easily swapped out when your design tastes start to shift. … Continue reading →

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Clockwork Orange

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Michele

It is a snap to predict what colour the industry will ask us to fall madly, deeply for. This year, it’s orange. It almost always starts in fashion – little pops like maybe a mango scarf or citrus belt and … Continue reading →

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The Unfinished Room

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Michele

We all have one. Slightly undone, missing lamps, retro-fitted case goods, no window coverings. Sigh. Lots of legit reasons for the misfit room(s) – low on budget, time, resources, patience, desire. So it goes. Short of hiring a designer to … Continue reading →

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Christmas It Up

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Michele

It really is the most wonderful time of the year. Our street is lit with twinkle lights; massive trees are bound from tip to toe; urns are decked in their holiday finest. I find myself driving a little slower everyday … Continue reading →

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Grey Matters

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Michele

I have been pimping grey for years – peddling it as the go-to neutral for modern and transitional spaces. Ho-hum beige still thrives and has a committed following but I am finding clients increasingly open to taking a bit more … Continue reading →

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Let There Be Light

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Michele

The dreaded lighting plan. A build or renovation is a marathon and lighting always seems to show up in the twentieth or so mile – right when we just want to get it done. All too often, it is an … Continue reading →

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Fall Back

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Michele

We have been spoiled with an insanely long Indian summer – that is said with the utmost gratitude to Mother Nature – but I do love me some cool fall days. Think bundling up, tucking into a good book with … Continue reading →

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Practically Beautiful

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Michele

When did I become practical? I found myself this week at the cross roads of Pear and Bedford, in la ceour of Designers Walk sourcing inspiration when I noticed just how undone I was as I passed a set of … Continue reading →

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