This is the season… As we enter the warm summer months many of us will find that we are either invited to a bridal shower or are hosting one. Creating the perfect bridal shower requires some careful preparation and a little imagination. After all, you want to make sure the bride is wowed… So where …
I always call the finishing touches of a home the icing on the cake. All those little accessories, books and trinkets can really make a space. In my homes (I have two spaces, one in Toronto and a tiny one in Santa Monica)… I use accessories to make sure my personality is reflected in the …
Simple, clean-lined, rich and sophisticated… just a few key words to define masculine décor. This style, both in home décor and fashion embrace layering of simple textures, deep colour and plenty of wood. Two Canadian design-manufactures, G. Romano and Huppé are industry leaders when it comes to this ultra chic style. Huppés “The Swan” collection …
I was recently asked to select my “must haves” from The Canadian Home Furnishings Market (TCHFM) show, and it wasn’t an easy task! This year’s show was brimming with amazing new furniture, accessories and appliances. I fell in love with so many items, as did the many attendees at the show. So this year was …
From Moroccan to Medieval, lattice, both the structure and the print have always been one of my favourites. Designers from Kelly Wearstler to Jonathan Adler have been using lattice in their designs for years. It is a look that always adds a fresh, modern touch to any space and can be used in a number …
If you haven’t heard already PUNK is back in a big way! From the recent MET ball to their spring 2013 Costume Institute exhibition, PUNK: Chaos to Couture, PUNK is back in fashion and on the pages of magazines worldwide… With such a global focus on this edgy, groundbreaking style in fashion, I realized PUNK …
In my home I love mixing new décor with collectables I finds on my travels, and some touches of vintage. For my vintage items, I like to scour thrift stores and look for the best deals and coolest finds. So today I’ve put together my top tips for thrift store shopping. I think Ty would …
Stuck in a rut? A little change in our décor can really liven a space up and help inspire our lives. Since the home is the backdrop to our life it only makes sense that we would want to mix it up now again otherwise we might find ourselves a little on the bored side. …
I love trends… They get us inspired to switch things up. Too often, especially when it comes to décor, we can get stuck in a rut. So since it is a new season I decided to summarize my top trends for the upcoming year or so. Think about incorporating a few of these ideas into …
