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December 7, 2011 by Madeline Stephenson
Hilary Weston’s mellifluous voice and refined presence cast a shadow on a regal living room that would otherwise demand the attention of a curious eye. Donning an elegant navy blue Oscar de la Renta dress in her west-facing central Toronto home, the Weston matriarch proceeds to explain the perennial importance of the Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec po...
December 7, 2011 by Brian Gluckstein
Interior design has gone through drastic esthetic changes over the past 10 – 15 years. We’ve seen the traditional opulence of the ’80s and early ’90s transition to a spare, modern and mid-century-influenced look in the 2000s. Recently, a very eclectic approach has evolved, and its given the homeowner an opportunity to inject more of their person...
September 16, 2011 by Patrick van der Vorst
What sells well at the moment?
Despite the overall economic downturn, some areas of the art market are performing extremely well. This has come as a surprise to many people, as usually the art market suffers during times of economic decline. This recession, however, has seen consumers seeking refuge in luxury items and brands, gold and expensiv...
March 18, 2011 by Michael Hill
One person’s junk is another’s treasure. This past December, a Rhinoceros Horn Carved ‘Hundred Boys’ Libation Cup was sold for nearly $900,000 at Waddington’s auction house in Toronto. Even more shocking, the cup was initially purchased for $1. Let me say that again: $1. That’s a serious return on investment. “It’s just a great story – buying it...
March 18, 2011 by Madeline Stephenson
The pulse of Italian Renaissance beats between the walls of Martin Daniel Interiors’ Classique gallery, captivating clients with the cultural influences of handcrafted furniture that resonates authentic European artistry. Surrounded by baroque subtleties, gilded exotic woods and exquisite fabrics, enter a disarming romance where furniture is the...
December 14, 2010 by Michael Hill
The artistic realm is a mysterious and ambiguous space where subjectivity is king, laws are meant to be broken and lines are present specifically to be drawn outside of. Art is whatever we make it, and depending on our individual taste, the value of a piece can vary. Insuring artistic work becomes important not just from a monetary standpoint, b...
September 9, 2010 by Melissa Sundardas
From the U.K. and Dubai, to Japan and Australia, the avant-garde colour combinations and rather rare shapes of interior designer Abigail Ahern display their dreamlike appeal with Alice-in-Wonderland qualities.
The varied interior designs may be uncommon to some but a careful examination of Ahern’s unique work transports you to a beautiful fan...
May 26, 2010 by Madeline Stephenson
1. When it comes to cushion covers, customization is key. Roche Bobois has partnered with Kenzo and Missoni Home to create these intricate patterns and materials that help turn a house into a home. www.roche-bobois.com, 416.366.3273.
2. These artistic water bowl sinks are fully functional and overflowing with flair. Cal Breed of Orbix Hot Gla...
November 23, 2009 by Simona Panetta
“This has been a dream of mine since I was a young child.” As a seamstress would sew a dress, Sophie DeFrancesca stitches with galvanized steel chicken wire and metal threads, which leaves her bare hands covered in scratches. She sometimes starts at the top or bottom or in the middle and works her way up and up. It sounds unglamorous – and right...
September 23, 2009 by Stephanie D'Angelo
For centuries, rugs and tapestries have served as symbols of style, status and sophistication. They have been displayed on tables, hung on walls, draped over sofas, tucked under furniture and in the process, have changed the face of home décor in countries all over the world.
Each possessing its own worldly charm, carpets still hold the same ...
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