Category Archives: Where to Buy

I do love me up a serving of neutral: a quiet scheme of sweet ivory and mellow ecru; schemes that are never more than a tone or two from home. They tend to be classic and sophisticated, modern or transitional. … Continue reading →

Timely to be writing about temperature today. Yikes. It is promising to be a balmy 40 degrees in Toronto. In design, temperature is often used to describe the quality and tone of a colour – warm tends to be earthy … Continue reading →

The ‘man cave’ became a buzz concept in the design world years ago – creating the perfect space for our guys, loaded with technology, leather and bravado was the subject of reality programming and the envy of men who went … Continue reading →

I just finished an insanely detailed purchase order for the upholstering of an antique bench and a whack of toss cushions which reminded me just how many tiny details there are in the art of sewing and upholstering, how much … Continue reading →

The empty wall has become my nemesis. It really is the final frontier for my design – too often an after thought when a place to sit and a place to eat rest empty in a client’s home. Art is … Continue reading →

I am flipping between two very different sides of the seemingly same design coin of late. I have a few clients who are essentially empty-nesters – either building their next chapter home or overhauling to accommodate a different lifestyle. They … Continue reading →

My sweet husband and I, in a moment of utter bravery, have decided to undertake an epic renovation on our “new to us but almost 100 year old” house in North Toronto. We love our quiet street and the fabulous … Continue reading →

I am working with a client right now who I have a wee crush on. It is a recent move for her, her husband and adorable son and is requiring a ‘start from scratch’ approach. There are a handful of … Continue reading →