The Syro ceiling pendant by Laura Kirar is all glam, and has all the simple splendor you can fit in 13″. Murano glass and gold discs stream down from the polished bronze finish base. Why oh why does it remind me so much of half finished lemon drop lollipops? Someone needs a sugar fix….
The warm weather has been unseasonably generous lately, the flowers are blooming and I see two birds outside my window today who seem to be seriously considering to build a nest in my growing red maple tree. Few other creatures have been ornamented with such gorgeous colours and vivid plumage! Welcome all my feathered friends, this one is for you!
The fresh colors of the “Chirp” dinnerware by Lenox is a bold watercolor blast of color to get you out of the winter doldrums. Oh robins’ egg blue and flushed corals can get me right back into Spring.
A heavily-framed Mansard Mirror and rustic open shelf vanity have all the charm of a European bath. The warm wood tones are a lovely complement to the steel and glass Pharmacy Bath Cabinet by Restoration Hardware. I am in love with that cabinet! It reminds me of the old fashioned pie and cake display cases found in old French bakeries, yum! Matching towels neatly folded are perfectly at home here.
Everyone loves a home tour! Especially another lovely home from the Princess Margaret Home Lottery. This grand prize home was designed by Jack Celli of Greenpark Homes. This stunning mirror mosaic tile graces the wall facing the entrance. Talk about first impressions.
Bevelled diamond mirrors set the stage for this elegant bath. The cool greys and cool whites are magical when orchestrated by Michael Habachy of Habachy Designs.
This elegant bathroom designed by Soucie Horner is accomplished in so many ways; the deep-hued vanity with matching panels extending to the ceiling, the timeless style, and the book-matched marble tub surround. Book-matching is more commonly seen in wood veneers, but it is just as striking, if not more when done in stone! Book-matching is seen when successive pieces of stone are arranged side by side in such a way that the pieces “mirror” one another. This example above is not only book-matched but can be considered a double book-match, or a “reverse diamond”.
Wall Panels are a beautiful way to add visual interest to a room, and you would be surprised how simple it is to achieve! The image above is an applied moulding stained to match the wood veneer on the walls, much like a burlap moulding like this one:
This well balanced kitchen by Caroline Decesare is quite thoughtful in its design. The first thing I notice is the strong look of the coffered ceilings, and wonderfully, the pendant light fixtures are spaced on four corners that place them directly over their respective island task areas. The double islands allow the chef to prepare and entertain easily with a prep sink at the outer-most island, which has seating for guests. They can probably join in helping prepare meals without getting underfoot. The larger sink is located in the heart of the kitchen, so dishes are not on the “entertaining island”. Well done.
This pretty luminaire dripping with lead crystals from the Kentwood Collection at Decorati would be dashing in many applications. How would you use the Cascade lighting fixture?
The chilly air and perfect snowboarding/ skiing weather has got me thinking about designer lodges, particularly the stellar lodges by Architect Michael Upwall. Born in Utah, Michael understands the temperments and overall glory of beautiful Utah, where he designed this ultimate skiers haven.