I’m spinning my wheels today while I get caught up on a few things so all I have for you this morning is a shot of a very pretty vignette I snapped the last time I was at Richard Cope’s exquisitely turned-out Toronto shop, Cose di Casa (204 Carlton Street).
Mike and I have a running joke we’ve been replaying ever since we saw an episode of defunct TV show, Design Match, in which Toronto-based interior designer Lois Macaulay expounds on the differences between classical (solid, masculine, straight lines) and lyrical (soft, feminine, curvy) elements of design.
Lois would probably deem this vignette to be lyrical although the straight lines of the mirror, the rough-hewn urn and the Greek bust reflected in the glass all feel classical to me. The tableau is beautifully composed, a quintessential expression of the tasteful, highbrow work that Cope does so very well. I’ll be back tomorrow with something a bit meatier.
July 29th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Good morning. Some shops are truly beautiful turned out *as the picture above indicates*…Lois of lovely way to start the day
July 29th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Lois, you must tell us about the renos you are doing.
Chris, thanks for this picture. I was thinking, I must try and make an arrangement on the new table, so this helps me with ideas.
Much appreciated!
June 21st, 2010 at 2:50 am
Hello Chris,
So you are amused by the classical and lyrical reference? Lots more where that came from on my website under Design Fuel. Stop by the showroom at 98 Avenue Road anytime. Always a special on one of the products. Right now it is pillows – all hand made on site. Hope to meet you one day.
Lois Macaulay