There was designer who did the display tables in the housewares department at the Bay. He was a rock star of tablescaping. His displays w...

– Feathers, Flowers and Fantasy Feathers, flowers and fantasy are the elements of a fascinating headpiece. Add a pretty face and the spel...

All decked out in mid century mod A comfy sling chair, why not a couple of cushions too, a trendy acrylic tray to hold delicious appies a...

Words are just words - until it comes to describing your Mom - and that's when words take on a whole new meaning. There are sporty moms, ...

Tea with Whistler... Like so many others right now, I'm spending most of my time at home, but on the upside it's given me the opportunity...

Spending a lot more time at home these days has given me opportunity to rediscover some old art files. When I came upon these pieces I di...

In 1800, French socialite Madame Recamier stretched out on her chaise lounge and glanced over her shoulder assuredly while the celebrate...

Chantilly Chillin' For me, Chantilly lace always evokes images of haute couture and elegance. The technique for this lace-making originat...

Jib setters are the new trend setters

The Hendersons are retiring. Without fanfare, a multitude of durable little mid-century chairs are slowly vacating offices across Canada ...

Big floral designs for the home

Kick start your spring/summer wardrobe

Time for Tartan It's seems Christmas is a time when we pull out the plaid. There are tartan toys and tablecloths and every manner of deco...

Do we ever get tired of mid century design? Nah!

A flock of pretty things Bluebird is a delightful design that will bring compliments flying your way. This sweet pattern nestles in comfo...

A little splash of this and suddenly it's a whole new world! Elements is a playful design inspired by the colorful whimsy of the 1950s mi...

As a surface pattern designer I'm always looking for inspiration. Sometimes that inspiration just happens in a flash and sometimes an ide...

Mother's Day has always been a special time in our family. I always loved picking out something pretty for my Mother knowing she would ap...

For me, the Victorian era always conjures up images of rustling taffeta skirts, lace- lots of lace and little rooms with tiny fireplaces ...

Dainty red, blue and green beads loosely tethered to stylish abstract lines and set upon a soft antique pink provides a very feminine, mo...