Monthly Archives: May 2011

Design in Toronto

This is an inventive idea for a studio space, especially if you’re tight on space. It must get some good light in there, and the view would be great – almost distracting. Close Bookmark and Share This Page Save to Browser … Continue reading

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British Invasion By Way Of Union Jack

I loved following the press of the royal wedding. The rumour; the speculation; the hype; the endless etiquette and protocol. I got caught up in not only wedding fever, but also in all things British. If you’re anything like me, … Continue reading

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Console Tables

These versatile tables go great in a front entranceway, in a hallway, behind a sofa, in a sunroom, or a home office. Take a look at 10 console tables I am loving right now. Ethan Allen Elte – Strathmore Console … Continue reading

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Come Inside

I’m going to take my own spin the house tour. The homes you find here will highlight a challenge that the residents faced when decorating their space. This is going to focus on how people really live within the space … Continue reading

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Design in Toronto

For most of my life I have been hearing that Toronto lacks nice architecture and design. That is simply not true! There is more to Toronto in design than the CN Tower. And so, I will show you some of … Continue reading

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Jeffers Design Group

I could (and did) get lost for hours in the portfolio pictures at the Jeffers Design Group website: www.jeffersdesigngroup.com. I love that they are not afraid of using colour. Here is your Monday afternoon pick me up. I would just … Continue reading

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The Colour Purple

Purple was thrown around in January as one of the trends for 2011. Purple can be a hard sell to people, which is unfortunate because it really is a beautiful colour with so many possibilities. Purple is a secondary colour, … Continue reading

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Sade

Do you remember that commercial where there’s a couple sitting in an architect’s office and they plunk a faucet on the architect’s desk and say “design us a house based on this.”? I always thought that was a little ridiculous. … Continue reading

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