Fall is officially here and it is one of my favourite times of the year. I love the crisp, clear days, sweater and boot weather and decorating with fall colours and props. Since most of the gardens don’t have a lot of colour in them right now, I usually want to add some to front […]
For me, January has always been a bit of a write-off month. I’m usually so exhausted from all of the holiday craziness (this year we at the Leslieville Flea held three holiday markets!), that it sometimes takes me almost the whole month to get into gear. It’s hard enough to remember the year, it’s even […]
A recent visit to EDIT, the expo for design, innovation and technology got me thinking more seriously about design and the contribution it can make for our environment. There is a huge movement towards sustainable design and housing, with a move towards designing and building homes that are affordable and also energy efficient. A number […]
Designing and decorating your space does not need to break the budget. With a little bit of time and patience, you can have the look you want at a reasonable price. Right now, most of the hot looks are still vintage-inspired. So why not take advantage of that and source out authentic vintage pieces for […]
Spring has sprung and it’s time to start getting ready for patio season. Outdoor entertaining is so fun and such a great way to celebrate the summer. When you are setting up your backyard, deck, balcony or any outdoor space, follow the same principles you would with your indoor entertaining space. I like to set […]
The arrival of cold nights and clear crisp days means fall is finally here – and with it the reminder that soon, most of our time will be spent indoors. It’s time to get our homes ready for winter days and nights. Along with the chores you should put on your fall schedule to finish […]
With summer nearing its end and kids and parents alike prepping for back-to-school, new beginnings are in the air. Back to school time is always a bit melancholy, as we dread the cold weather to come – at least I do – and the end of summer freedom. But with the new season and school […]
With the warm weather coming and days getting longer, Canadians head outdoors in swarms. Since our summer is relatively short, most of us resolve to spend as much time outside as possible. In preparation for sunny days and warm nights on the patio, it’s time to spruce up our yards. Last year I tackled two […]
Growing up, I spent a lot of time in my dad’s workshop. He had a huge room filled with every tool imaginable, and boxes and boxes of really cool cast-off items. I would often spend a day rummaging through these to see what I could make of them. My favourite was a big crate filled […]
photos x2: Christine Roberts: Above, Below left, items collected while travelling are highlighted in part by a white wall as a backdrop. As we prepare to bid 2015 a fond farewell, it’s time to look ahead to the coming year and get excited about new trends in design. There are so many things that affect […]
