Often the smallest spaces in your house and ones that are used to maximum capacity. Do you know which room we're talking about? Window Area Before That's right - a bathroom! It's Makeover Monday and today we head to Houston, Texas to see what Sophia Vassiliou did to this standard space. Shower Stall Before This Texas native and formally trained fine artist was [...]
It's a beautiful thing when a wacky mix of finishes and styles come together to create beauty. For today's Wacky Wednesday pick we look at Nuevo's new lighting line, new at the Spring 2015 market. Check out these insanely beautiful pendant lights Maia Stunning right?! We're note only obsessed with the finishes (they just wouldn't be the same in typical standards like gold, [...]
Erected in Toronto in 1956 as a warehouse, 90 Sumach became the design centre for the beginning of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's television era. For decades the CBC's archives, studios, rehearsal spaces and workshops thrived here. Respected artists such as Glenn Gould, Jim Henson and Lorne Michaels once worked within these walls! The building, also known as the "Brewery Lofts", was originally part [...]
Tis the season to take it outdoors indeed, but when that sun goes down there seems to be a more noticeable temperature drop than decades previously no?! To compensate we're all about turning up the heat - from patio heaters to fire pits or features we carry them all. Today, however, we look at a few more interesting faux flame features. The "Pipes" A perfect [...]
A special treat this Saturday. The Style Spotter team, comprised of home fashion pace setters showcase their favorite products and top trends from the Spring 2015 Market. Spotters include Michelle Jennings Wiebe (FL), Arianne Bellizaire (LA), Kati Curtis (NY), Beth Dotolo (WA), Lori Gilder (CA), Patti Johnson (OH), Courtney Lake (CA), Jonathan Legate (Nova Scotia), Leslie Hendrix Wood (TX). 10 Decor Trends You Need to Know for 2015 Multifunctional [...]
Are you starting to notice a Friday theme? The furniture world started with families - and those names are all very much prevalent today. You might have never heard of the Coopers, but once again, and 40 years later, the Coopers are still at in Virgina, making great home accessories at a reasonable price. The Coopers Here's how the story goes: Bob & Belle [...]
Modern interpretations of classic ancient motif are abound and we're not the only one spotting the trend! Antique Brass Nickel Its a design thats been around since ancient times but still HOT today that Greek Key - less in architecture and more in design. Used on everything from floors to pillows, there’s no guessing where the popular motif will appear next! Traditionally [...]
Once again we shake our heads wondering who came up with this design! Appropriately wacky yet there's something so cool about it at the same time. Love it? Click the image above for details and purchase. And might we suggest some more interesting napkins for summer. They come in packs of 20 with a 4 pack minimum and $1 shipping in Canada/USA duties included. Click the [...]
It may sound like the perfect English get away, but we're not off to England for Travel Tuesday, but Hamptons bound instead to see about an 1842 greek revival manor, named for its original owner, Judge Abraham Topping Rose. Imagine the "talk" when resident and senior adviser to the Chairman of JP Morgan Chase bought the manor with Simon Critchell, the former head of Cartier, and [...]
It's Makeover Monday and today we head to Calgary, AB for a sneak peek of a 1958 2 story house that was done by Christina at Aldana Design. Get ready ... this one before shot might say it all! Seems we've left Calgary and gone to the Alps! We were certainly not surprised to hear Cristina's reaction to seeing the house was similar to our virtual [...]