Summer Hostess Gift Picks
The August long weekend is almost upon us which means everyone is scrambling to pack in as many cottage visits as possible before the summer ends. If you’re paying a visit to a friend’s summer escape,...
View ArticleElderflower, Grapefruit and Mint Cocktail
One of my favourite additions to my home bar over the past couple of years has been St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur. I’ve always been a fan of elderflower soda, and love being able to transfer the same...
View ArticleGeorge Brown Con Ed Calendar Girl
I was recently invited to share my story and some of the experiences I had as a graduate of the Interior Decorating Certificate at George Brown College of Continuing Education. I agreed to an interview...
View ArticleRH Teen Top Picks
My heart usually fills with dread every time I see a hefty catalog left on my doorstep. They are such outdated massive wastes of paper and even though I usually opt out of these types of mailings as...
View ArticleSpiced Apple Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles with Maple Apple Compote
Nothing says Fall more than a visit to your local apple orchard with your nearest and dearest, but what do you do with all of them apples once you get home? Here is a delicious recipe for a...
View ArticleTV Time: Thanksgiving Tabletop Inspiration on Marilyn Denis
Last month I had a blast presenting two different thanksgiving tablescapes on The Marilyn Denis Show. Thanksgiving holiday decor can get really hokey so my goal was to create sophisticated tablescapes...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Décor Lovers
Tomorrow is the first day of December, so if you’re doing some holiday shopping, now is the time to kick it into high gear. To help I’ve put together a few little gift guides with suggestions for...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: The Gourmand
This mini gift guide is for the people who love food and everything to do with it (except maybe doing the dishes!) They know their way around the kitchen and enjoy entertaining, so why don’t you repay...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: The Girly Girls
This mini guide is for the girly girls out there who love surrounding themselves with pretty things. These gals are kind of like magpies- they love happy shiny things! Throw in some hearts and leopard...
View ArticleHappy Hanukkah!
Tonight we light the first candle on the menorah as we welcome the holiday of Hanukkah! I had a great time producing a mod Hanukkah party shoot for Style At Home, which was published in the most recent...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Lovely Littles
We all know that little kids are as equally enamored with an empty cardboard box as they are the latest Elmo toy, but the holidays can be a nice opportunity to treat your littles to a more special gift...
View ArticleIDS16 Highlights
Thursday night was the opening party of IDS, otherwise known as the Interior Design Show, here in Toronto. I will always have a soft spot for the event after having coordinated a feature space way back...
View ArticleArtist Project ’16 Picks
I was very happy to return to the opening of The Artist Project last night. Sourcing art for clients is one of my favourite things and I love meeting the artists and seeing so many different types of...
View ArticleMother’s Day Gift Guide: High or Low
With Mother’s Day around the corner, here are some thoughtful gift ideas that will charm mommy dearest, whether you’re looking to splurge or save! From a pretty pouch to keep mom organized to a...
View ArticleReal Mom Moments: Pampers Giveaway
Social media has a way of glossing over the less glamorous realities of being a new mom. Looking back at my first few months (or let’s be honest, year), my experience was nothing like the softly lit...
View ArticleTrend Watch: Pastels
Last week I was asked to give a presentation on some of the latest design trends at a fundraiser for The Canadian Shaare Zedek Hospital Foundation. While a trend talk is always a fun way to organize a...
View ArticleFather’s Day Musings on Stepping Up, Sleep and Savings!
When you start a family of your own, Father’s Day takes on so much more meaning. It of course provides fresh perspective and makes you appreciate the sacrifices your own father figures made to raise...
View ArticleCollaboration with Geovin on New Fumo Collection
Things have been super busy in my camp with a host of exciting client projects and new collaborations. One such project I want to share was working with Geovin, a Canadian family-run furniture company...
View ArticleLet Me See Your Pink Flamingo
They may be the bird of the moment, but incorporating flamingos into my design work is nothing new for me. My sister Marlie has had a long documented love affair with flamingos. When we were scheming...
View ArticleMixed Metals Christmas Styling
The January issue may already be out but Christmas is still a couple of weeks away, so it’s not too late to check out a story I styled with plenty of inspiring holiday decor tips. Towerhouse Design +...
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