3 old-school home decor trends we want to see revived this year
Every season, new home decor trends are ushered into popularity as old fads fade into obscurity. But while it’s easy to abide by what’s trendy, it’s even more special when you can infuse your home with unique elements of the past, and more so when you
Home decor tricks that will boost your productivity
As January continues to speed by, we’re all coming to terms with the fact that the holidays are officially over and a new year has swiftly begun. Though we have taken down the string lights and the poinsettias have wilted, the attitude of improvement and
The true value of a tree
I am looking out the window of my home office and admiring the growth that occurred on the native Canadian Larch outside. This is the 10th anniversary of our move into our ‘new’ home in the country and I am reflecting on how the landscape has changed. It
3 home renovations for you to try this year
New year, new home? Not for everyone. We recently spoke with market expert Ben Myers, Senior VP, Market Research & Analytics, Fortress Real Developments, who predicted that this year, relocation will flounder and renovation will spike as a result of
Interior design predictions for 2017
It’s time to make my new home décor and interior design predictions for the year! Some trends emerge and take off, while others fade away. I thought it would be fun to pick five trends for this year and try to predict which ones will materialize and
The winners of the third annual Winter Stations Design Competition
The winners of the third annual Winter Stations Design Competition have been announced! Eight temporary art installations will be built on Kew, Scarborough, and Balmy Beaches in Toronto’s east end, transforming lifeguard stations into interactive works
CES 2017 sheds light on the future of the smart home
Recently, tech experts and enthusiasts from across the globe excitedly gathered in Las Vegas to welcome the next wave of big ideas at CES 2017. And while we are only one week into the new year, the abundance of innovative gadgets suggests that we are
Canada is the number one place to go in 2017
The New York Times recently published its “52 Places to Go in 2017” and guess who topped the list? That’s right, Canada took number one thanks to its “cosmopolitan cities” and “barely explored natural wonders.” The New York Times also draws attention to
How to use Greenery - Pantone’s 2017 Colour of the Year
What’s driving your design decisions? Pantone recently announced its 2017 Colour of the Year, “Greenery.” Pantone’s executive director Leatrice Eiseman says that Greenery provides “us with the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and
5 types of fireplaces for condos and houses
It’s already dropped to around -20 degrees celsius and we’re just getting started with winter here in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). If you don’t have a fireplace to curl up in front of this winter, we bet you wish you did. If you’re thinking of getting
