Warm Up For Fall
October 26, 2012
Warm up to the cooler weather with these tips! Area Rugs It’s amazing how much warmer a space can feel simply by bringing in an area rug if you currently don’t have one. If you do have one, bring in some plush by layering – you can find animal hides to match every scheme and they look ... Read More
Let the Sun Shine In
September 4, 2012
Nothing is more inspiring to me then traveling abroad and taking in the splendour of how things that we are so used to at home can be done so differently and beautifully in another country. Right now I am in Paris, France, staying at the quaint boutique accommodation Hotel Daniel, where each suite is furnished ... Read More
Something Unexpected
July 12, 2012
Dare to be daring – include an unusual or unanticipated piece in your home décor. The use of just one item can take the look of your interior up an entire notch! I am all for classic and timeless interior design: painting the walls a neutral colour and having a rather neutral pallet to go along ... Read More
6 Ways To Stay Cool This Summer
June 25, 2012
Staying cool at home this summer can be a breeze! Aside from going downstairs to the basement or lying on the floor of the garage, I’ve got some solutions to help make you happier during the heat! Air Conditioning Did you know that air conditioning uses 22% of the average electricity bill? Help reduce these costs with ... Read More
Exterior Lighting
June 5, 2012
Nothing quite beats a warm summer night under the stars on your deck or patio – and adding to the ambiance can be done quite easily with the use of exterior lighting. I recently did a segment on CityLine featuring beautiful lighting that you’d think was made only for indoor use. It was amazing how the ... Read More
Perfect Design Solution for New Condo Owners
May 24, 2012
Furnishing an entire 1 bedroom suite from scratch can be difficult when you have no idea where to start! This is why I came up with this great concept for people in this type of situation. I hand-selected pieces that make up a stylish package perfect for a new home/condo owner who isn't sure where ... Read More
1 Sofa – 6 Different Looks
May 2, 2012
Transforming the appearance of a classic sofa with clean lines from my new Yanic Simard Furniture Concept Line allows you to inject your own personality. It’s very easy to do with the use of different pillows, throws, and the position you place them in. You might have caught my CityLine segment on this in April, ... Read More
Treasure Hunting
April 12, 2012
Nothing is like the feeling you get when you find a piece of history that speaks to you: in this case, we’re talking about antiques. The feeling that you have to have it- and you better grab it right away because someone else will; you snooze you lose!!! I’ve come up with 5 important tips ... Read More
Injecting Caribbean Flavour into your Décor
March 28, 2012
My Caribbean-Inspired set on CityLine. Original air date March 15, 2012. Watch the segment here. Layout: Caribbean interiors should feel breezy and open, so don’t stifle them with an immense amount of furniture. Design the layout around keeping in mind maintaining clear sight lines and easy traffic flow. Colour: Palettes go way beyond blues and whites - ... Read More
Making Your Bathroom Reno A Design Success
March 23, 2012
Looking for something to do tomorrow night? Come down to the National Home Show at the Direct Energy Centre! I’ll be speaking at 6:00pm on the HGTV stage about “Making your Bathroom Reno a Design Success”! I’m taking you through a case study of a recent bathroom reno TIDG just completed. You’ll learn about the tips ... Read More
