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Dreamy Gift Wrap Inspo
‘Tis the season for giving, which means it’s also the season for gift wrapping which, naturally, we take great pride in! These days, it’s so

Holiday Wreaths for Design Lovers
For some, decorating for the holidays can seem like a rather daunting task but despite the over-the-top example that department stores tend to set, we’ve

Our Favourite Light Fixtures Right Now
Lighting is an incredibly simple yet powerful decorating tool. Not only can a light fixture itself serve as a stunning focal point and work of

A Formula for Creating the Perfect Reading Nook
Cooler weather means more time spent indoors but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. With the arrival of winter, we start to crave spaces that

Kid’s Room Accessories that Both You & Your Child Will Love
In a recent post, we discussed the nature of working with clients to create their kid’s rooms. Unlike the nursery, which is often a direct

Dreamy Vacation Homes that We’re Swooning Over
Every now and then, we get exciting inquiries about helping clients with their vacation homes. Before we begin, we usually start by getting into the

How to Find Your Personal Style
Fashion and interior decor are undeniably tied to one another and yet, the two don’t always seem to translate when it comes to an individual’s

Party Season: 4 Ways to Prep Your Home
Recently one evening, we found ourselves at an intimate and glitzy little soirée at a friend and client’s beautiful home. After saying our “hellos” and

4 Ways to Incorporate Your Doors into Your Decor
When decorating your home, it’s perfectly normal for your initial thoughts to revolve around things like the colour of the walls, various pieces of furniture,

4 Ways to Personalize Your Rental Home
When it comes to rentals, many tenants feel that the house (apartment, condo, what have you!) in question never quite feels like a home. Although

Where we Buy Our Bedding
In a previous post, we discussed where we save and where we splurge in the bedroom. When it comes to sheets though, it truly is

Chic Hostess Gifts for Your Upcoming Soirées
As the evenings become increasingly nippy and twinkly lights are unravelled in store windows, we start to see our social calendars filling up with festive

4 Unconventional Ways to Use Wallpaper
Until more recent times, wallpaper was somewhat a thing of that past that we happily left behind in the 50-Shades-of-Beige 90s in its tonal, botanical-print

Interior Design Trends for 2022 – Our Predictions
As we approach the end of 2021, many of us start to reflect on the year that has passed and make plans and goals for

How to Style a Chic & Functional Bar Cart
With the passing of the Thanksgiving long weekend, we were reminded of the joys of entertaining indoors. In addition to spending time gathered around the

The Resurgence of Rattan
If you take a gander at any of the latest interior decor publications, you’ll likely come across several pages sprinkled with rattan pieces in various

Our Farrow & Ball Obsession Continues
When deciding upon a paint colour, looking at paint chips alone can be somewhat uninspiring. To really get excited about paint colours you have to

How to Style Your Home for Thanksgiving
With the leaves changing colours and an undeniable nip in the air, we know it’s fall and with fall comes one of our favourite holidays,

Fashion Brands with Home Lines We Love
In a previous post, we discussed the constant crossover that occurs between the world of interiors and that of fashion. Season after season we see

Before & After: Transitioning a Nursery into a Toddler Room
It’s always a special experience when parents and parents-to-be put their faith in us to help them create a magical nursery for their little bundles

3 Easy Ways to Update Your Staircase
Although staircases are one of those highly-functional features in a home, it’s rare that homeowners give them the consideration they deserve. Instead, we frantically scamper

How to Add Drama to Any Room
It’s funny how you can feel perfectly content with your surroundings and then you attend one dinner party at a friend’s chic new pad and

Where We Save & Where We Splurge: Bedroom Edition
Beyond a quick peek in, guests likely never set foot in your master bedroom and for that exact reason, we find so many clients choose

How to Give Your Home a Parisian Vibe
Home to world-renowned brands such as Givenchy, Dior, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and so many more, Paris has been long considered one of the most