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Flooring inspiration found on #NYC layover. Love the roughness for a wine bar. #design

Flooring inspiration found on #NYC layover. Love the roughness for a wine bar. #design

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Part of a client’s lovely box collection. 

Part of a client’s lovely box collection. 

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This trio has a wonderful rhythm. The beginnings of a family room. 

This trio has a wonderful rhythm. The beginnings of a family room. 

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Proud to be at home in December’s Style at Home

It was a few years ago when Style at Home came to visit at my home and I am thrilled to see the pictures published in this month’s issue. Please click here or on any of the pictures to read the full article.

My dining room is one of my most favourite spots and contains many of my favourite things. 

It’s fun for me to see this because so much has changed since this picture was taken.

Many things have changed and many things have stayed the same. When you have things you love you don’t just thrown them to the side for the latest trend. Buy with your heart and your style will come though! 

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Christmas in September.

I’m pleased to be featured the winter edition of East Coast Living! 

It’s hard to imagine this wintery door was created during summer like conditions this September! 

EAST COAST LIVING contacted me to create a winter door scene and I was thrilled to oblige. The wheels began turning and the search was on for the door. It had to be special and Iucky for me I didn’t have far to go, my neighbours door was offered and I jumped at such a lovely entrance. The mood was set……

This beautiful Tudor Lodge called to be festooned with traditional Christmas colours and the simplicity of local, natural materials.

The morning of the shoot was summer like complete with flowers and warm sun! To create a wintery door I had the help of some neighbours. 

The neighbour above had some lovely ivy and was kind enough to let me prune with permission. Kitty the dog came along for the walk. Other neighbours offered fresh holly and other greens.

Long tendrils of ivy wound in circles and ready for the wreath building….

East Coast Living tells you I got my rose hips from a local park. What they didn’t tell you is I got them from a pile of pruned branches. When you walk a dog you notice all sorts of things. I noticed a pile of rose hips waiting to become Christmas! 

Happy with my loot.

Fishing floats found at Finer Things reminded me of Christmas ornaments and reference our maritime heritage. They inspired the twist to an otherwise traditional theme.

Dennis Evans the photographer on the shoot was very patient with my OCD. Dennis shot through a cool blue lens to create a wintery light making the photograph even more convincing. 

Bags of just in case items tuck behind a tree.  You can never be too prepared! . 

One of my snaps.

Winter clothes for some photos.

Dennis got some great shots. 

The door as it appears in east Coast Living.

Photo Credit: Dennis W. Evans

An owl rests in a nest of Holly, Ivy, hicks yew, rosemary and rose hips.

Photo Credit: Dennis W. Evans

Another owl rests in the wreath made of fresh greenery. 

Photo Credit: Dennis W. Evans

Vintage fishing floats in greens, golds and reds offer a twist to traditional Christmas baubles. Shown here attached to red lanterns from Thornbloom.

Photo Credit: Dennis W. Evans.

A rope knot door stop and jute door mat from Henhouse got a sprinkling of fresh fallen (faux) snow. 

At the end of the shoot it was time to clean up, replant the flowers and leave the home just as it was………

Even the shrubbery got a good vacuuming to remove any snowflakes. 

Thanks to:

My neighbours,

Finer Things: Fishing floats,

Henhouse: flameless candles, rope door stop, and jute matt,

Thornbloom: Red lanterns and straw owls.

East Coast Living

Dennis W. Evans.

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Custom Glass Doors on the Way.

This hutch was designed by us and built to match the architecture and age of the client’s house. The doors were made to accept custom leaded glass panels that also speak to the era of the home.

The kitchen backsplash was made by template to perfectly fit the space and was the inspiration behind our custom glass doors.

The design has been modified and scaled to fit the doors perfectly. Beveled glass rounds will catch the light and sparkle. This picture was taken on my trip to visit the artist and approve the final design before cutting began. Can’t wait to see the beautiful pieces installed! 

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Backsplash tiles being assembled for a gorgeous kitchen we are just completing. The tile is being made to the exact dimensions of a template so they’ll be no cutting involved on the job site. 

Backsplash tiles being assembled for a gorgeous kitchen we are just completing. The tile is being made to the exact dimensions of a template so they’ll be no cutting involved on the job site. 

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When I saw this chair in the NYC showroom (bottom photo) I knew it could be exactly what we needed (top photo) for my client’s sitting room off their kitchen.

Green Sunbrella indoor/outdoor fabric gets a whimsical twist with GIANT ric-rac also sourced in NYC.

Always be sure to ask a furniture maker or store if you can supply your own fabrics and trims to create something that is just for you.

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Summer Lovin’

These custom exterior cushions were designed by me while thinking of the things I love about summer. Made in 5 boldly coloured Sunbrella Fabrics they’ll be as durable as they are cheery. 

Above is the sun in the blue sky.

A sailing flag or leaf and petal.

The grass and water or flip it the other way and it’s water and forest.

A sail in the sunset. 

Contrast cushions…..

You are my sunshine! 

I was so pleased with the way these turned out I couldn’t help but over do it with the pictures. 

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Stairway before and after. This solid but very dated and drab home needed to liven up for it’s new, young family. Joyful colours, a striped runner and a plaid chair add whimsy while a huge collection of educational botanicals add drama. 

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