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Archive for January, 2010
All things…GREY
Posted in Colour, tagged colour forecast, colour theory, Grey on January 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Cool People -The Brothers Dressler
Posted in Cool People, tagged Boehmer Restaurant, Brothers Dressler, Bruce Mau, Craftsman, Gustav Stickley, maRSu, The Arts and Crafts Movement, The Brickworks, The Design Exchange, William Morris on January 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »
If we are going through a major shift in the way we consume, then I compare this shift to what the Arts and Crafts Movement was to the industrial era. A backlash of sorts, that in the UK started with William Morris and landed in the US with Gustav Stickley and the Craftsman Workshops. So profound an [...]
Paint Talk – How to Paint Your Walls Quickly
Posted in DIY, tagged How to Paint Your Walls Quickly on January 27, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Hi Everyone, I finally did it, after hours of searching I finally figured out what I needed to get the video onto my MAC. And as promised, here is the second post of Paint Talk. Karen this week, has made a video with great tips on how to paint your wall quickly. So get your [...]
Inspiration – Come Up To My Room 2010
Posted in Art, tagged Come Up To My Room 2010 on January 26, 2010 | 1 Comment »
My apologies. Today was supposed to be a Paint Talk post, but because of technical difficulties, i.e. I didn’t have the correct cable for my video download, the very informative video that Karen made will be shown at a later date. In the meantime, I want to share some of the fantastic things I saw this [...]
Eye Spy… the colour GREY
Posted in Colour, tagged Grey on January 25, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Ever since I started watching MAD MEN last year, and saw the film Revolutionary Road, I’ve been feeling the pull to the muted, nicely co-ordinated paleness of the colours of that era. I remember all too well, the long preparation to go on a family outing where my sister and me were dressed in matching [...]
All things… Colour Palettes
Posted in Colour, tagged Colour Palettes Revealed on January 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Sunrise in Vancouver Lorraine’s Picture Cottage Montreal Jazz Festival Silk Dress Louise Cass’s Dinner Table Beach in the winter Colour palettes are this easy. Just take your favourite picture/dress/shirt/carpet/scarf etc. whatever inspires you, and match the colours. Once you’ve done that, simply match the colour to accessories, wall colour, furniture, and window coverings and you’ve [...]
Shop Watch – CARPET MILL
Posted in Decor, tagged CARPET MILL on January 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Supporting local businesses has always been one of my personal mandates, and I am always pleased when my favourite shops are owned by people who have strong business ethics, superior products and outstanding customer service. And Carpet Mill is no exception to this. Owned for over 17 years in the same location by Katherine Kollias [...]
Flower Power – Bringing Spring into your Home
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Flower Power on January 20, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Today is the first in a by-weekly series devoted to bringing the outdoors in. Nicola Bishop has been a florist for many years in the beach neighbourhood of Toronto and currently works in the well-known East of Eliza Flower Shop. Nicola will share her knowledge of plants and flowers and help you have the most [...]
Big Design Week
Posted in Uncategorized on January 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank goodness for IDS to break up the ho-humness of the winter. This week is a Big Design Week in Toronto. Yeah!! Not only is the Interior Design Show on, starting Thursday night with a fantastic party, but it’s also the debut of Toronto’s International Design Festival featuring parties, exhibits, tours and more…. IDS: The [...]
Eye Spy …. Colour Palettes
Posted in Colour, tagged PANTONE colour palettes on January 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Monday everyone! I’m still recovering from the most fantastic Italian meal, that I had with friends this past Saturday. Massimo is an Italian Chef who holds a very exclusive dinner event once or twice a month, where he features cuisine from different regions of Italy. It is the most extraordinary gastronomic experience you will [...]


