8 signs Fresh New Traditional is the style for you? As you would have probably surmised, traditional design is inspired by, well, tradition. It’s a timeless style taking cues from the 18th and 19th centuries, incorporating classic art, antiques, and pieces with history. Though you’ll most often see traditional design influenced by European decor, it can actuallyRead More (…)

A while back I wrote about my travels through Japan. If you are planning to travel, or just dreaming on the internet, you can read about Tokyo and our travels through the mountains, and our Postcards from Interior Japan to see Japan’s beautiful inland mountainous region, and about the ancient city of Kyoto in ourRead More (…)

More often than not, homeowners come to us and tell us they don’t really have a style or don’t know what theirs is. If you have read many of my posts, you will know by now that I am not a fan of putting people into boxes or categories. But there is a lot toRead More (…)

This isn’t a recent story, but one that still lingers years later. Like a demanding toddler wanting a snack, when flooding happens it can be completely disruptive. Read on for a few tips to help you navigate the waters. Tips for the Homeowner Dealing with Hurricane Damage Flooding can come from many different sources: plumbingRead More (…)

Designer Quick Tips – Essential Dining Room Dimensions If you are ready to remodel the dining room, I have some numbers you will want to keep on-hand. Whether you are designing a new dining room to suit your treasured table, or searching for a table to fit your family and your dining room we’ve gotRead More (…)

It may not come as a surprise to you that I am a book addict, but my love of design books in particular knows no bounds. In fact, I am completely out of shelf space and you know I love to leave room for some pretty things when styling a bookshelf. There’s just no moreRead More (…)

With lifestyles more relaxed these days and so much cooking taking place at home we thought a roundup of countertop appliances you will be using on repeat would be great. I don’t know about you but what I’ve been hearing lately is people are getting bored with their same old repertoire. Why not change thingsRead More (…)

Get ahead of the game this year and avoid disappointment. Shortages and late deliveries are likely to be typical so we’ve prepared our list ahead of time. Chanukah comes earlier this year so if you partake in gift-giving for that occasion don’t be caught off-guard. Whatever occasion you celebrate you are sure to find aRead More (…)

Holiday shopping is going to be different this year. Don’t let shortages and delays get in the way of making someone you love feel special. We are getting ready early and have some great selections to share with you. Have a look at our pre-selected favourites we are pretty sure will bring a smile toRead More (…)

Mixing metals used to be one of those hard rules of design. It was a big no-no to change metals in the same room. Well, if you know anything about me you will likely know I am not a big fan of rules. They provide a good framework for decision making but are often aRead More (…)