A couple of weeks ago, Designer Robin Lush from St. John’s and I had the great pleasure of sitting down with freelance writer, Juanita Rossiter, to share our advice on trends in home design. The feature was published in the Cape Breton Post and the PEI Journal Pioneer. Have a read here for insightful and…
It seems to me the biggest challenge we face when downsizing from home ownership to apartment living is not deciding what to keep for the new place. It’s working out how to make an apartment feel like a home. Susan and Danny wanted their one main room in their apartment to be sophisticated enough to…
Writer, Talia Meade, reached out to me to talk about fall interior design trends recently. I picked up my Fall 2021 issue of East Coast Living today and am tickled pink to see photos from my Hunt’s Point and Lewis Lake projects between the covers. Along with my trending for fall tips, the article shows…
Leaving city life behind to live fulltime at the cottage, our clients knew it was time to get serious about making the indoors more than just basic functional. They wanted friendly comfort to equal the inviting and whimsical spaces they’d created outdoors. As to be expected, the focus had been the great outdoors – lake-side.…
I received a lovely email today from a past client. She’s selling her home and feeling really good about how well it’s being received by potential buyers. Three years after our design work sessions, she’s wanted me to see the listing and share how they’d implemented my design recommendations and how beautifully it all turned…
If you’re currently in the market for new furniture, you’re likely aware of the extended delays. There are shortages in furniture frames, upholstery foam, textiles… Green upholstery can shave off some of the wait time. And, more importantly, it’s a healthier choice in terms of material content and off-gassing. Foam Green Upholstery Not every manufacturer offers “green…
No, it isn’t hide leather dyed to match the colour of wine. Wine leather is an actual material. Also known as grape leather, it’s made by Vegea from grape seeds, stalks, and the fibres of the grape skin. How Do They Make Wine Leather? Wine lovers, before you fear for your beloved grape, know that…
It’s so exciting and encouraging to know these fabrics exist! I always looks for healthier, more sustainable products and look forward to incorporating these and others into my designs.
British designer, Ilse Crawford, explores the impact of design on human wellbeing in this short film to be released by Danish tap manufacturer Vola. I love Ilse for her deep understanding of the influence design has on shaping our experience of place. She articulates so beautifully the power intention, materials, light, and sound have to…