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…
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Major shifts resulting from the pandemic and other local and global events have impacted availability of energy, space, and food. These shifts have very quickly impacted how we need to live in our kitchens and have created new challenges for how we design them. Space The duality of the kitchen—efficient workspace and social centre—is changing…
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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…
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A kitchen is the beating heart of every home, and it’s important for keeping our bellies — and our creative souls — satisfied! We spend a lot of time in our kitchens and they should work for us, both practically and visually. My client needed some help with transforming her functional kitchen into something more…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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“May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and may every window open to great possibility.” – Mary Anne Radmacher Thank you for being a bright light in my window this past year. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season and a joy-filled new year!
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Feeling like you’re camping out in someone else’s house is not a great way to feel about your forever home. Young professionals, Kendra and Matt, knew their home had good bones and plenty of possibilities. But they knew they needed a professional to help them discover their own design-language and to transition the style choices…
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Many thanks to Laura Churchill-Duke for inviting me to share my thoughts on 2020 Fall Decor Trends for her article in this week’s Chronicle Herald. Read the whole Chronicle Herald article on Saltwire Network.
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