It is the time of the year when we go through the biannual sort, contribute, purge and maintain regular. Home and organization is not for the faint at heart. It’s… [Continue Reading]
Now that the weather is beginning to yield to fall and things turn grey and temperamental from the Pacific Northwest, I enjoy being by the sea. Instead of summer sunshine,… [Continue Reading]
If you are finding shabby chic somewhat too shabby rather than so posh recently, you may be prepared to take a trip to Belgium. Belgian style has the soft comfort,… [Continue Reading]
Nicole Cannon bought her newly-built flat in Vancouver, B.C.’s Mt. Pleasant neighborhood in early 2011 and was the first resident to move in the building about six months ago. While… [Continue Reading]
As the winter months turn cooler, we all go on the search for a little additional warmth. Sure, that most likely means literally — in the form of down and… [Continue Reading]
Among the classic principles of design would be to repeat and reinforce shapes throughout your layouts to make a harmonious appearance. This series will help you through how to utilize… [Continue Reading]
Sometimes it’s tough to find inspiration for a possibly uninteresting 5′ x 8′ bathroom space, and there is a good explanation for this. Once you set up the sink basin,… [Continue Reading]
More than 20 years ago I attended a lecture by author and educator Michael Benedikt, who proclaimed that virtual reality would supplant the building of real buildings. Clients could be… [Continue Reading]
Reconsidering, repurposing, and recomposing things can breathe new life in your house. Decorating your dwelling does not need to be a laborious undertaking of placing together complex color palettes, furniture… [Continue Reading]
Crush Season is later than usual here in Northern California, and it is going to probably extend through November. This is the annual occasion when grapes are harvested, crushed and… [Continue Reading]