Feng shui is the ancient Chinese philosophy of using energy forces, known as qi (pronounced and often written chi), to achieve balance and harmony between a person and their environment. While I’m in no way an expert on the practice…
You can never have enough light in your home. While natural is most desirable, don’t discount the power of table lamps to brighten up your space. Here are my favourite finds, all of which will uplift the mood of any…
The grey paint trend is still going strong and for good reason. The classic catch-all colour is relaxing, stylish and sensible. Its endless versatility also makes this neutral universally popular, providing the perfect backdrop to just about any decor. But…
The one home decor item I love more than anything else is throw pillows. They’re the finishing touch on chairs, sofas, beds and even benches, and often one of the simplest ways to reinvent the look and feel of a room…
Warming weather presents the perfect time to tackle exterior painting projects. One that will give you the most bang for your buck is a front door refresh. A new statement colour will not only perk up your home’s exterior, improving…
What size light fixture should I get for such-and-such room? As an interior designer, this is a question I’m asked frequently. And for good reason. A fixture that’s on the smaller side will get lost in the space. Plus, it…
White is one of the most popular ‘colours’ to paint walls. The neutral hue makes rooms feel fresh, more open, spacious and clean, and its the perfect backdrop for adding colour and pattern by way of artwork, soft furnishings and…
Happy Star Wars day! To mark this once-a-year ‘holiday’ that celebrates the galaxy far, far away, I’ve rounded up my 10 fave movie-themed home decor items. Now, “Would somebody get this big walking carpet out of my way?” The perfect…
At long last, the weather is warming and it’s starting to feel like spring! Although we’re a month in, it’s not too late to transition your decor to match the season change. One of the simplest ways to freshen up…
Reading to your child is one of the best things you can do as a parent — it stimulates their imagination, expands their understanding of the world, and helps them develop language and listening skills. Because of this, I make…