First off, have you meet Aimée Wilder? If not you should. I’ve been a huge fan of her designs for years. I love her whimsical prints and fun, bold colour choices. You can tell she has fun with design. You may have seen her prints […]
Month: April 2015

The Return of The NEW Bar Cart
A staple piece of furniture in any 50s, 60s and even 70s living room, the bar cart has made its way back into homes with a vengeance. A huge part of the mid-century modern movement making an impact on design at the moment (in particular […]

10 Simply Brilliant Kitchen Gadgets
I love to cook, probably as much as I love kitchen gadgets. Some are cool to look at, some a necessity. But, when you can mix the two together, you get the perfect combination of fun and functional – a must-have find for any foodie. […]

Crafting Makes Perfect
I have now officially joined the 88% of Canadian consumers* that think independent retailers outperform the big guys when it comes to local and artisanal products. Don’t misunderstand me, my fondness for e-shopping (the one I developed post-baby, when in-store shopping experiences meant him pulling everything within […]

Get Crafty with Craftadian and 150+ Local Artisans
Spring is the season for fresh, local and handmade! For one day only, on April 18th more than 150 creative artists, artisans and designers will showcase a unique spectrum of handmade and locally sourced merchandise at Craftadian at The International Centre. And, with a portion […]

5 Wallpapers That Will Spark Your Kids Creativity
Your child’s bedroom should be a place that sparks their imagination. It should be a room they can go to to be themselves, be creative, be anything they want. More importantly, it should feel like “their” room, especially when changing things up and reinventing what used […]

The Best E-Stores For Retro Inspiration
Décor should be fun, and most importantly it should reflect your taste and personality. With that said, I get the prerequisite to create a space that has long-term interior appeal, complete with neutral palettes and inconspicuous prints. But sometimes our unique (and maybe for me […]

COVET: Canvas-ing The Neighbourhood
I’ve found it, the perfect everywhere, anytime, weekend shoe! At the park with my son. Out for a long walk. Running errands… You get the point. I have a pair of Blundstones, my winter warriors I call them – durable and oh so comfortable. But, […]

Introducing Andrew Richard Designs 2015 Collections
Yesterday I got a glimmer of sunshine and a hint of a warm breeze. Will it stay? Will it go? I’ve lived here way to long to waste my time with these types of questions, so instead I do what every other Canadian does around […]