Are you stuck like a deer in the headlights behind the start line of your home décor project? If you are overwhelmed with more questions than answers, our one-time pick-our-brains consultation may be just what you need. Whether you are nearby, we can offer these in your home, but homeowners all over North America canRead More (…)

Shibori has been trending in home decor and fashion for some time now. I recently attended a traditional handicraft workshop at the Shibori Museum in Kyoto and learned a lot about the ancient technique of Shibori dying. Shibori has gained so much popularity in fashion and in home decor, owing a lot a current trendRead More (…)

I recently wrote about my travels through Japan with my sister. You can read about Tokyo and our travels through the mountains, and our travels through Japan’s inland mountainous region here, and the sights to see in Kyoto here. The main focus of our trip in Kyoto was traditional handicrafts. Having been introduced to designRead More (…)

When I was asked recently to design a room keeping the homeowner’s existing red sofa and loveseat and work with those as a starting point, I had to give it some thought. Red is a really dominating colour and I don’t usually gravitate toward it for a large piece of furniture but we pride ourselvesRead More (…)

We’ve got a project update for you with some great tips whether you are downsizing or just looking for more storage in the bedroom. When a lovely retired couple reached out for help with downsizing (or rightsizing we like to call it), we began designing their condo to prepare them for the move. Like many newRead More (…)

Japan. as magical and mystical as you might imagine, is also very cosmopolitan in the urban areas and there is so much to see. If you are interested in catching up from the beginning of my trip there are many sites you missed. I recently wrote about what to see in Tokyo here, and theRead More (…)

Let me start this post by saying when it comes to having a style, you do, and it’s nice to know you are in the company of others who appreciate the same things. Do you need to be a slave to that style – heck no. More often than not, homeowners come to us andRead More (…)

Short and sweet, Dad is going to need a bit of extra special treatment this year. Give him something he’ll enjoy form our father’s day selections. As usual, click on a picture to order something you see and sit back and watch for his smile. Father’s Day Gift Picks

In case you missed it, I wrote previously about a few highlights from a short stop in Tokyo and surrounding area during my recent trip to Japan. This trip to discover my grandmother’s birthplace was filled with so many delights, as was the third floor of their Georgian home, a place where I would treasureRead More (…)

Recently, a friend emailed about a struggle she was having with styling the built-ins in her living room. I wrote a post about how to style her round coffee table, but she also had arched windows flanked on one side by a bulkhead that presented a challenge (which we solved!) In this post, I amRead More (…)