Designer

I learned how to incorporate heirloom furniture, artwork and objects d'art to work with exciting new contemporary pieces.

What saved me from total academic failure and overwhelming ennui, was my love of libraries and all they encompass.

I believe in spending money to make your home the perfect sanctuary away from work and the stress of everyday life.

Time slows down in libraries in a good way.

I believe in spending money to make your home the perfect sanctuary away from work and the stress of everyday life.

I have always loved Manhattan, the bright lights, the big city!

My camping experiences have been miserable. Beginning with my mother sending us off for summer camping with Forest School Camps. I swear the tents were WW1 army surplus.

I love fashion and I love interior design. There are times when the two worlds collide but more often than not, they go side by side in tandem.

Attracting business to a city is of huge benefit for taxes, jobs, purchasing of homes and home goods.

I learned how to incorporate heirloom furniture, artwork and objects d'art to work with exciting new contemporary pieces.

Choose upholstery that makes a big statement with texture, colour and design to define the space and colour that demands attention. Peacock blue with creams and warm woods looks amazing!

If you absolutely must express yourself with the use of animal hide, fur, antlers etc., then at the very least make sure it has been harvested responsibly and humanely.

Many families are planning summer vacations and in Canada, camping is a very popular way to spend those long summer nights!

London imbued me with an appreciation of the beauty and value of history in general. As it has evolved and grown, the city has created iconic modern buildings that look perfect as they sit alongside ancient ones.

I happen to love creating handmade ornaments even when I mess up I still have fun.

So for anyone who is stumped by how to decorate their tree; Think of your own theme and see what inspiration you come up with. Anything goes!

When dressing a table take out your old pieces of silver, hand-me-down linens and old candelabras, it will make your meal that much more special.

I love window dressings. They're a quick and easy way to make a room look more inviting and cozy.

I happen to love creating handmade ornaments even when I mess up I still have fun.

I was a rebellious student, called up in assembly almost every week for some misdemeanour, lots of time on the Headmistress's office for what must have been, in retrospect, annoying behaviour.