Eye Candy of the Week – Ivresse Des Bois Decanter by Marcel Wanders
PRODUCT Ivresse Des Bois Decanter Clear Crystal Stopper DESIGNER Marcel Wanders MANUFACTURER Baccarat MATERIAL Clear Crystal AVAILABLE MODELS Clear and Red Stopper HEIGHT 11.61 in DESCRIPTION I love the sense of humour in this piece – There is not a doubt that Marcel Wanders is a master [...]
In Conversation with Kelly Wearstler
Kelly Wearstler Kelly Wearstler started her company, Kelly Wearstler, Inc. one decade ago in Beverley Hills, California (which is incredibly fitting for Kelly as she is known for her luxurious lifestyle). She has since grown to become a household name. Kelly is one of the esteemed judges on BRAVO’s interior design competition show, “Top [...]
Princesses for a Day – Happy B-day Echito!
Today we are officially celebrating Echito’s quarter of a century celebration. Due to the fact that this is an accomplishment we decided that we needed to be “Princesses for a Day” Our day began with our wardrobe choice [pink dress code – of course!] complete with Tiaras – I didn’t know what I [...]
In Conversation with Charles Gabriel
As Seen in SNAP Victoria – June 2010 Local glass sculptor Charles Gabriel has created a niche for himself with his beautiful creations using textures and combinations that are unique to his pieces. A self-taught artist, Charles felt that there was a void in the medium, and pushed himself to explore and invent [...]
Style at Home – Shop Etc Victoria
If you are wondering what my favourite shops are in Victoria you must rush out to buy the July issue of Style at Home out on news stands. You can find the article “Shop-Etc” [page 112] in which I wrote about some of the best interior design shops in Victoria, BC. [...]
Eye Candy of the Week – Dessin by Catherine Memmi
PRODUCT Luminaires Lampes et Lampadaires Dessin DESIGNER Catherine Memmi MATERIAL Chrome DESCRIPTION I love the simplicity and the clean lines of this elegant light fixture. This lamp collection was designed by one of favourite French designers Madame Catherine Memmi. This is what I like to call “quite-elegance”. I [...]
In Conversation with Dale Kosowan
Dale Kosowan I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Dale Kosowan at one of my dear friend Patricia Gray’s blogging parties. I am blown away by his insight on hospitality design – he not only has an amazing talent for creating beautiful hotel spaces, but also for scouting them out world-wide; his blog “HD [...]
I’m Late For Dinner! – Benavides y Camino
Installation by Benavides y Camino One of my very first entries on my blog back in 2007 was about the re-discovery of my very talented furniture designer relatives from Spain. – THE DESIGN GENE Phillippine and Inés are the creative minds behind Benavides y Camino. Their talent has been proved over [...]