If you like color, you will LOVE Toronto decorator Holly Dymant.
She has a fabulous eye for design and is widely acclaimed for her fearless use of color.
From yellow walls in the living room, purple velvet headboard, orange painted staircases to electric wall paper color of sky in the powder-room . Her designs really liven [...]
Leonardo da Vinci had best expressed the beauty of the human anatomy when he created the “Vitruvian Man” and stated Vitruvius as the harmonizing relation between parts of the body, looking for perfection that would manifest itself in beauty.
Today I would like to share some beautiful images with you. Hold your imagination right there! We are [...]
Creating an appealing display is a real Art. Several parameters play a crucial role in making your display noticed and admired. I have put together a small list of great displays and explained why they turned into real artful showcases.
To create your display, look around the house for things that share a common element. Maybe [...]
What a wonderful surprise to discover this beautiful greenhouse featured by Country Living. It is so pretty and creative that I absolutely wanted to share it with you.
As a wedding gift, Heather Cameron’s husband, Kevin, took apart a neglected potting shed on their property and rebuilt it into a greenhouse with a tempered-glass roof.
In this [...]
The Chinese believe that the turtle has the secret of heaven and of earth within its body because its back symbolizes Heaven and that its underside represents Earth. They love turtles and it is a great Feng Shui symbol of prosperity.
The turtle is also associated with longevity and wisdom. Incredibly, sea turtles have existed on [...]
Used to transport grain, coffee, potatoes and other dry goods, these humble bags have inspired high-style accessories. You can buy them or DIY from recycled bags to bring a well-traveled rusticity to your decor.
Burlap is now being used in home furnishings. Known more for it’s durability, burlap has traditionally been used in the home for area [...]
This amazing glass chandelier is made with brushed brass finish, 3 globes with gold foil, 3 globes with gold murrine, and 3 globes clear.
The talented Lindsey Adelman’s chandelier is featured in the movie Sex & the City 2.
I can’t wait to see the new movie and the new Carrie Bradshow’s bedroom!!!
Look at this tall, dramatic chandelier [...]
I had the best time at Imperio Showroom. I gave a Feng shui design presentation to a keen crowd of design enthusiasts!
And Jessica Packer, owner of Imperio did a fantastic job at showcasing her beautiful exotic home and fashion goods from countries such as Argentina, Thailand and Burma.
From silk pillows to colorful shawls and cowhide [...]
For years the elephant has been known as a sacred animal in the East. As the largest animal to walk the Earth, the elephant is known as a symbol of strength and power. It also represents perseverance, in that it is an extremely hard working animal. Some worship the elephant so much as to make it their [...]
Love this staircases look! The colorful world maps nicely framed are just a step away from discovering new countries and horizons…
Properly framed, lit, and displayed antique maps can be a part of almost any successful design scheme. World Globes are always a great addition to infuse a sense of world travel experience and culture to any interior.
Here [...]
I have just discovered IMPERIO showroom. They carry an amazing selection of luxury design accents for the adventurous designer!
Founded in 1999, IMPERIO jp is a lifestyle showroom focused on bringing the finest goods from around the world to the US and Europe. Items made by small craftsmen, artisans, and workshops in developing countries that previously [...]
Love this small mosaic tiles! This Bathroom Design reminds me of a chic Moroccan style bathroom of a fabulous hotel resort.
With the arrival of spring, it is time to use light, sunny, happy colors for your home for more enjoyment of the warm season. Yellow stripes help achieve a really happy design look. You can use [...]
Capiz shells and mother of pearl shells are one of the most popular sea shell component and specimen and natural material that is used for home decor because they are beautiful and elegant.
Capiz shells are carefully processed to make beautiful Capiz mother of pearl tiles and wall panels and all kinds of natural wall covering.
Capiz [...]
What is a coral?
A coral is a rocklike deposit consisting of the calcareous skeletons secreted by various anthozoans. Coral deposits often accumulate to form reefs or islands in warm seas.
They can come in red-orange, pinkish, or white colors with a variety of shades and are used a lot to make jewelry and ornaments.
Adopting the [...]
The sisal stairs runner gives a very natural look to this country style house foyer. The combination of vintage pieces with natural sisal inspires simplicity, comfort and warmth.
A beautiful classic style dining room. The sisal rug is functional and elegant.
In a more relaxed and eclectic space such as this sitting room, the classic diamond pattern [...]
Colour Chart: Reinventing Colour, 1950 to Today, Tate Liverpool, Liverpool, May 29 – September 13 2009
Beautiful white and navy zig zag rug and decor by Jonathan Adler.
Love this room all together from the Madeline Weinrib zig zag rug..to the Suzani inspired bench fabric from “Dzhambul” from Brunschwig & Fils. (Home ofKrista Ewart featured in Domino, June/July ‘07)
Jamie [...]
French native Marie Burgos founded her interior design firm in 2007 with an emphasis on residential spaces which rapidly expanded to commercial design. Marie’s ultimate talent is understanding her clients needs and creating home, office and commercial interiors that are balanced, sophisticated, and highly functional.
