Illuminated Sculpture for Your Ceiling
September 4, 2012
Earlier this summer I spent a design-filled weekend in one of North America’s best places to go for a dose of creative inspiration – New York City. The purpose of my trip (well, really the excuse for my trip) was to attend ICFF, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. The walk from my mid-town hotel took ... Read More
Design on the Other Side
July 13, 2012
A few months ago I found myself standing at the foot of a rope bridge on the southern-most tip of continental Asia (or so the sign said). I paused for a moment before crossing the bridge, astonished at where I was – quite literally the other end of the earth. I was standing on ... Read More
Four Quick and Natural Kitchen Updates
April 26, 2012
Welcome nature into your kitchen with these simple design tips from award-winning interior decorator Laura Stein: 1. Natural countertops like granite and quartz provide a sturdy and tough surface that can withstand messes. Place a large wooden butcher block cutting board on top of your center island to create an ideal culinary workspace. 2. Organic cotton or ... Read More
Simple Tips For a Naturally Beautiful Home
March 30, 2012
Make your home fresh, warm and inviting by introducing natural elements into the space. Award-winning interior decorator Laura Stein offers four simple steps to bring nature indoors: 1. A little bit of wood goes a long way. Whether formal or casual, sleek or rustic, adding just a small amount of wood to a room makes it ... Read More
The One-Day Bathroom Makeover
March 26, 2012
The most serene and relaxing spas are inspired by nature. Bring that feeling into your own bathroom in a day, or even less! Award-winning interior decorator Laura Stein offers four simple steps to bring nature indoors to create the ultimate spa-inspired bathroom. Keep it natural Add elements to the bathroom that encourage relaxation. Begin by forming a ... Read More
Create the Patio of Your Dreams
March 26, 2012
The most beautiful patios – those we see in magazines and fantasize about for our own backyards – are treated with the same attention as the rest of the house. The layouts are carefully considered, they have a sitting area, eating area and a cooking area. The colour scheme is coordinated and transitions from the ... Read More
Countertop Conundrums
March 16, 2012
Spring is just around the corner and so is renovation season. It’s that time of year when planning begins on new kitchens and bathrooms. So many decisions to make, so many choices… Here’s some expert info on how to clear up the confusion and choose the right counter material for your home. 1. Marble The plus side ... Read More
Just Beachy
February 28, 2012
I just got back from spending four days in sunny Florida. Although winter has left us little to complain about this year, I was still craving that warm air and sunshine. While I’m usually not much of a beach person, I couldn’t have been happier to spread out my towel on the soft white sand, ... Read More
Spicy Hot for 2012
February 6, 2012
Every year the experts at Pantone, the world’s leading authority on colour, carefully research and determine which colour will be the hottest of the year. This year’s colour, Tangerine Tango, is hot in every sense. It’s a deep, strong red-orange with lots of sizzle. Evocative of Spanish ruffled dresses and spicy chili peppers, Tangerine Tango ... Read More
Inspiration in the back streets of Paris
January 18, 2012
Inspiration can come from just about anywhere, but Paris is a pretty good place to start. With so much beautiful artwork, architecture and culture, you can hardly walk out the door without finding something inspiring. On my most recent trip to Paris I was on a mission for pattern. I decided to skip the usual destinations ... Read More
