Tag Archive | "Patio/Outdoor"
Prudence Pays Off For Marcelo and Magela
Knowing that Marcelo is a professional landscaper, I expected a beautiful property that showcased his skills and talent. What I didn’t anticipate was the confidence with which stay-at-home Mom Mahela has decorated the interior of the couple’s lovely midtown home. With white, painted floors, strong wall colours and quality, mid-century furnishings the house feels fresh and stylish, exactly right for a young family of four.
Full post and comments...Toronto Islanders Open Their Homes
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
This weekend offers Toronto house junkies an opportunity to experience one of the city’s most precious jewels, the quaint, cottage-y neighbourhoods on Algonquin and Ward’s Islands. Dubbed the Toronto Island House and History Tour, the June 13 event has been organized by Grannies in Spirit, a group supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign, a project that has so far raised more than $7 million for African grandmothers and the children in their care. Last Sunday, I was lucky enough to enjoy a preview of three island homes with one of the tour organizers, Paulette Pelletier-Kelly.
Full post and comments...Was Eddie Ross Here?
Thursday, April 29, 2010
American decorator, stylist and blogger extraordinaire Eddie Ross is recognized for his beautiful but vaguely fussy compositions and his knack for turning flea market finds into tabletop treasure. It's not for nothing he earned the nickname "Gramdma Eddie" on Top Design. Ross came immediately to mind when I spotted this lovely entry porch at 19 Maple Avenue in Rosedale. I think the scale and variety of the many planters is exceedingly well done.
Full post and comments...Rosedale, I’m Gonna Miss Ya
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The carpet of blue Scilla (Siberian Squills) doesn't really make itself felt in the lead photo but it's jaw-dropping to behold in person. Every year, typically closer to May, the lawn at 67 Glen Road (corner of Elm Avenue) erupts in the most dazzling display of Prussian blue: add in the yellow Forsythia and pink and white magnolias and you've got a fine sight for winter weary eyes. How many years must it have taken to blanket the property so thoroughly?
Full post and comments...Sign Language: Curry On
Sunday, October 18, 2009
This post has nothing to do with decorating but when I saw the sandwich board in front of Babur Indian Cuisine on Toronto's Queen Street West I laughed and laughed. What a delight to see someone take the ubiquitous Keep Calm and Carry On poster and spin it to such delicious advantage. Well done, Babur!
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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