Cooler temperatures mean sweater weather has officially arrived. But it’s not just your wardrobe that can incorporate this seasonal must-have. These so-clever-they’re-chic crafts use less-than-stylish wool sweaters to add texture, softness…
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There’s something about “wool” and “pillows” that doesn’t quite scream comfort – at it’s worst, wool can be rough, scratchy and irritating to the skin. But these cushions from PLYtextiles are…
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I highlighted the knitted home decor trend on my fall trend report for Style Sheet by HGTV.ca. Since I live in a cold climate, I am naturally drawn to it. By…
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I selected waxed natural iron as the main material for our branch staircase. Therefore, it is fair to say that I adore the look. The material is easy to maintain. I…
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I attended the media event by Home Sense to present their fall collection. It was in Montreal a few weeks ago. I like what I saw. But I waited until the products…
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I like to encourage designers who gave a second chance to materials that would otherwise go to waste. Creatables decided to repurpose thrown-away sport felt that are used for tennis courts.…
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Fresh flowers are great, but sometimes we want something that will last. For those occasions, look at the modern dried moss arrangements made by Flores del Sol. The woman behind Flores…
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Gardens under glass are slowly making a comeback. There is something captivating about terrariums that everyone seems to enjoy. I like the fact that they fit even in small rooms. One…
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With the summer well installed – it’s over 27ºC this afternoon – we all think about weekends at the cottage. I spotted outdoor items at Indigo that could either add something…
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I imagined myself relaxing at the lake cottage on weekends when I browsed the catalogue of the Danish designer Rie Elise Larsen. She cleverly mixes traditional with modern. The styling of the…
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One thing that struck me while visiting Japan is the similarities between modern Japanese design and Danish design, and by extension, mid-century modern design. Once you pass the similarities, you can…