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
Hottest Accessories for 2012
March 13, 2012
You might have caught my segment on CityLine showcasing all my favourite home décor items for this year, but I’ve narrowed it down to my top 5 (which was very difficult!!!). Foldable Star Sculptures From Design Within Reach Once you pick one of these up you’ll have a hard time putting it down! They look beautiful as part ... Read More
7 DIY Projects for this Weekend
February 23, 2012
Don’t you just love the feeling you get when you know you’ve taken care of something around the house? I’ll admit it; usually I hire someone to get the job done for me, but these are small enough projects that even I don’t mind taking on myself that will make you feel good! 1-Level my kitchen ... Read More
Addressing Your Builder’s Niche
February 10, 2012
Have a niche that was created by the builder and haven’t got a clue what to do with it? Does it act as a landing spot for all of your junk? Turn it into the work of art that it should be… or just get rid of it! Suggestions: 1) Use it as a display area - ... Read More
Light Up Your Life – My 5 Fave Lamps of All Time
January 30, 2012
Kartell Miss K Lamp – Available at Design Within Reach, $290.00 Designed by Phillip Stark, The Miss K lamp will add charm to any room. I like using them on side tables or even for desks and in working areas because they provide an immense amount of luminosity. Dimmable. Porter Floor Lamp – Available at Mobilia, $549.00 Every ... Read More
An Idea For Your Old Windows – As Seen On CityLine
January 11, 2012
Time for your windows to be replaced? Feel badly about throwing them away because they still appear to be in good condition? Especially feel bad if they’re stained glass which probably took someone a lot of time to make? Well stop feeling bad! I’ve got the perfect D.I.Y. idea for your old windows that is ... Read More
The 80’s are back on the block for 2012… seriously!
December 12, 2011
The big hair and acid washed jeans will be staying back in time – sorry to disappoint you! The only thing that is making a come-back from the 80’s is colour: bright, bold, NEON colour! You’ll be seeing these neon’s in pink, turquoise, yellow, green and orange in colour block patterns, mixed with unexpected matte gold ... Read More
