Lighting is a powerful tool to achieve the style and ambience you want in your home. It can accentuate treasured objects, hide less than perfect architecture, create a mood – and of course, it’s also very functional. Today, some light fixtures are so dramatic and so stunningly designed, they are art in themselves and become […]
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May 16, 2013The Accent is on Tables, Consoles and Chests!
April 9, 20132013 could well be called the Year of the Accent Table! Seriously, they are showing up everywhere and in a beautiful myriad of shapes, colours and materials – plain and simple, ornate, marble tops, painted with floral patterns or geometrics, antique, spindle legs, straight legs, Victorian, etc. Accent tables can be both decorative and functional. […]
How to Choose Upholstery: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!
March 15, 2013Fabric and pattern are a wonderful part of décor. Whether it is upholstery, linens or draperies, fabric provides an opportunity to add colour, texture, comfort and personality to a room. I think back to my grandmother’s lace doilies, handmade and placed lovingly on every bedroom dresser. Though dated now, they added charm, coziness and they […]
Traditional Decor: Where Luxury Meets Livability
March 8, 2013The word “traditional” is often equated with words like “dated” or “old fashioned” – however today’s traditional decor is anything but! Traditional decor is luxurious, refined and has a sense of history, yet it is still supremely comfortable and welcoming. In years gone by, traditional may have been just a little bit stuffy; today, it […]