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For Art’s Sake
Art is the icing on the cake, the finishing touch and the crowning glory on any space. Without it the best furniture, coolest design and arresting architecture look unfinished to me. Abstract, impressionist or figuritive – buy it because YOU love … Continue reading
Dramatic Dining Rooms
Is your dining room dramatic, colourful, eclectic and a feast for the eyes? Visually, dining rooms should stimulate your appetite, your conversation and make you want to linger. Long gone are the days when dining room decor consisted of a buffet, the … Continue reading
Domino Magazine Encore
My favorite shelter magazine these days has to be Elle Decor ( American version). For me , it showcases some of the best examples of boldly mixing styles, eras, new, vintage and antiques in a classy, timeless way. Pick up an … Continue reading
Good, Better, Best….
As spring draws nearer, the store is slowly filling up again with all the wonderful new products that we have picked up for our clients recently at market. After living with a sparse, picked-over store for most of January, we … Continue reading
On Trend at the NYIGF
Finally, the much anticipated photos from Accent on Design. Fresh colour and a liberal mix of styles and eras. Nothing goes together but everything WORKS together.
New York International Gift Fair Day 1
The first day did not get off to a stellar start. Me, not the show. Only arrived in NY at 1am. In bed at the well appointed OMNI Berkshire Hotel ( with room upgrade ” thank you, Hector ” ) … Continue reading
Shop ’til I drop…..
After the busy , adreneline packed Holiday shopping season and emptying the shelves even further during our much-anticipated January SALE – the shelves are looking rather bare. A wonderful sight to behold for any retailer! Our clients, however, can’t wait … Continue reading
Interior Design trend for 2012
Finally! New trends are emerging in home decor that are putting a twist on the linnear and lethargic, all-modern designs that have been so dominant in the industry over the past few years. Colour- greys will definitely continue to dominate … Continue reading
Quality Speaks for Itself
[social_share/]When you make a purchase for your home, is price the main motivator or quality and craftsmanship, finishing, detailing and materials used? Does it make a difference to you whether the item is mass produced or artisanal? Made from new … Continue reading
How to give “Million Dollar Parcels” this Christmas
No matter what gift you buy for that special someone this Holiday Season, many times how it’s wrapped can be just as important as the gift itself. The same way we feast on deliciously prepared gourmet meals first with our … Continue reading