Design
Shiny Distractions
Today we ran out of dish soap. When I unscrewed the bottle to add some water to the little bit that remained, a million teeny tiny bubbles dashed into the air around me.
Magic.
When the world throws magic at you during the most mundane tasks in life, this is truly a gift. In ...
House Birds
A neighbour in my apartment building has two fake stuffed crows in his window that curiously peer out at me while I fill up my watering can. At first glance, they were a bit scary … but after meeting their gaze a few times, I’ve grown to like them … a lot. Crows get a bit of a bad wrap in ...
Stools as Dining Chairs?
Do you have a tiny dining area. Increase the visual space using stools rather than dining chairs.
Some low stools can be used either as dining chairs or bar height stools.
As a conversation piece, one could use a different stool for each setting or custom make a stool to suit you needs.
Are you thinking of hiring an Interior Designer in Victoria BC ??
Well, if so, here are a few things that you may want to consider:
1 - Does the designer have a portfolio of previous projects to show you ? This is a great starting place to see if you feel this person has the ability to work with you. I would suggest that you look for a range of projects that may ...
Bikini Time?
This time of year all I can think of is a hot beach afternoon anywhere warmer than here-
On that note "Bikini" comes to mind..... the Eames wire chair benefits from a bikini as well....
Introduced in 1951 the lightweight bent wire chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by ...
To divide, or not to divide: A love letter to Algue
Lofty open concept space … how I love thee, but I just need a LITTLE bit of structure in my life! Though kitchen running into living room running into bedroom running into bath… er… (ok that’s going too far) is wonderful and can make a space look bigger and more open, sometimes a room ...
Taika Mini Mugs by Iittala
Teeny tiny is always cuter. OK, not always, but these Taika mini mugs by Iittala are absolutely adorable.
The Taika illustrations by Klaus Haapaniemi have a wonderful whimsy about them and seem as though they are telling you a story of fantastic creatures in a land of decorative colourful ...
4 Hang It Alls are better than 1
Everyone needs a coat hanger right? Why not 4..... in a row? The Eames Hang It All by Herman Miller
It may not be the most durable coat hanger on the market, but it's definitely the most colourul! An eye catching piece that your guests will be sure to comment on.
Origo Bowl, Swedish Design Award Winner 2001
The Origo Bowl, designed in 1999 for Finnish company Iittala by Alfredo Haberli. This is a piece that will fit in any modern or contemporary residence adding a splash of color to the kitchen. It is a great size, perfect for a couple scoops of double chocolate ice cream or your favorite tasty treat. ...