I have always dreamed of having a standard height table act as an island in a grand kitchen. I just love the appeal of that! And of course, this Nancy Meyers’ kitchen in ‘It’s Complicated’ (this first image) solidified that dream for me. It’s practical for the most part, but there are still a few things to consider. a table is not as high as an island, therefore it will feel shorter for the average height person - great for baking needs, but not great for chopping needs typically we like to have chairs around a table so these may get in the way - of course stools that tuck under can always ..read more

I know, what is eclipse decorating? Well, I have no idea, so I’m going to make it up because today feels special. Maybe it’s simply like these images suggest - circular, round, eclipse like shapes, and just all around simple ‘circle’ design. And as some of you may know, my favourite shape is a circle, so this makes me happy. Check out these images for some inspiration as we come out of the darkness and back into the light today. Happy Eclipse Day ..read more

Art is personal. I am often asked for help in this area, but I always find it hard to make suggestions. What I typcially suggest is a size, maybe colours, and the frame style and colour. But for content, I always recommend doing research, including online shopping and going into galleries around town. Today I am going to suggest a new gallery, opening up tomorrow, March 16th. It is the gallery of an artist I met, and follow, on Instagram, of all places. She’s lovely and does amazing work herself. Check out the gallery in person, or online here, and see for yourself why I am suggesting this pla ..read more

Hello all and I’m happy to say, my trip down to Antarctica, which included Argentina and Uruguay, was amazing! For those that asked, I have included a few of my favourite moments from this trip ..read more

English kitchens are on my radar of late. I love the classic and well built appeal of them. To me, what makes them right, is that they almost always include an amazing oven area, a unique mix of finishes, and some elements of rustic or natural components. Check out these great examples of what I consider to be beautiful English kitchens ..read more

I typically like to do a trends blog (whilst wishing everyone happy holidays) this time of year. While the holiday wishes are still first and foremost….HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!… I think, instead of trends, I might just focus on a few things that I find really unique, new or interesting. And yes, some trendy things are in here too of course. Here they are! (all images have links for purchasing, so go ahead and click on them ..read more

With world upheaval, it is nice to come back home. Home should always feel comforting to you. You can start with a Pinterest or Houzz board with things that say comfort to you, and then you can hone in on what it is that makes it so. Here are some things that I personally find comforting to look at. It’s important to escape at times, and for me, it is always through home decor. How do you escape ..read more

I don’t typically suggest a ‘summer’ and ‘winter’ decor for my clients as that typically means having to store things for the off season, but there is something about the fall season that makes me want to go against my judgement on this. Fall is my favourite season, promising cool nights with glorious, colourful, days that are not too hot. Which makes me feel like there IS a reason to bring out those gorgeous throws and a few other small nods to the season. New tea towels or candles anyone? Here are a few inspiration photos I found that say it’s fall. Do you have a favourite season? If so, do ..read more

While I am personally more on the minimalism side of decor, I so appreciate maximilism when it’s done right. It can be so charming and exciting, like in these amazing spaces that all exude loads of character ..read more

It’s always fun to organize a shelf. It’s small, manageable, and it can be quick. Not to mention, you may even end up purging a little. So why only one shelf? Because it’s a great place to start. It can be in your laundry room, one shelf on a large bookcase, a shelf in a kitchen or bathroom, or even a shelf you newly install to act as a nightstand or plant stand. But I warn you, you might end up doing a lot more than one shelf… it can be addictive. Here is a bit of inspiration to scroll through. And if you care to share, here in the comments, after you do one of your own shelves, please do! T ..read more