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Francis M. Rattenbury

Francis Mawson Rattenbury 1867-1935   If you ask anybody who visits the city of Victoria in British Columbia what they liked most during their visit they will answer: Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel, the Legislative Buildings, the Wax Museum and of course the infamous Butchart Gardens.    Three of these Victoria’s signature icons: the [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Feb 27th 2010, Comments: No Comments
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Eye Candy of the Week – Jolle Chair by Piet Boon

  PRODUCT Jolle Chair   COLLECTION Piet Boon Zone   DESIGNER Piet Boon   COLOURS Black, Dark Brown, Chestnut, Cognac, Natural   MATERIALS Laser cut frame painted black, interior-sprung (webbing) and cold foam seat cushion, and cold foam filled back cushion covered with Dacron.  The chair is entirely upholstered in thick, luxurious  saddle leather.   [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Feb 19th 2010, Comments: No Comments
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In Conversation with Carrie Fundingsland

Carrie Fundingsland   Carrie Fundingsland of HousePlay Inc. is a recent recipient of House Beautiful Magazine‘s list of the next 20 designers to watch, her portfolio is filled with warm, lively, and beautiful spaces that have been admired by clients, celebrities and critics alike. She also maintains an online store called “House and Wear” and [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Feb 16th 2010, Comments: No Comments
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Eye Candy of the Week – Lyric Table by Baker

    PRODUCT Lyric Table   MANUFACTURE Baker   COLLECTION Baker Studio   MATERIALS Steel frame with Stone top Available in Bronze   DIMENSIONS Width: 19 1/2 inches Depth: 19 1/2 inches Height: 20 3/4 inches   DESCRIPTION I only need two words to describe this piece: Simplicity & Elegance.   I am so attracted [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Feb 12th 2010, Comments: No Comments
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In Conversation with Kyle Schuneman

  Kyle Schuneman   At the ripe old age of 24, interior designer Kyle Schuneman has already accomplished so much; he has been named a “Tastemaker” by Los Angeles Magazine, one of House Beautiful Magazine’s “Next 20 Designers to Watch”, and has been blogged about to no end. He has worked for big-names like Lipton, [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Feb 9th 2010, Comments: No Comments
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Colour, Music and Movement

I don’t know why, but I have always felt that Sunday’s are quite nostalgic. For me, this video by Ólafur Arnalds translates that feeling with music, colour and movement.

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Feb 7th 2010, Comments: No Comments
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Eye Candy of the Week – Brigit Piskor’s Sculptures

      ARTIST Brigit Piskor   TITLE FloraForm   MATERIALS Concrete and Silver Leaf   DIMENSIONS Various   DESCRIPTION This afternoon I had a visit from the international and well renowned local artist Brigit Piskor to show me her latest art pieces.  I was delighted to have the opportunity to meet with her. Brigit [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Feb 5th 2010, Comments: No Comments
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In Conversation with Jenny Martin

  Jenny Martin   As seen in SNAP, February 2010.   Jenny Martin is a local design talent here in Victoria, BC; she combines her education at U of M (for Architecture) and VIU (for Interior Design) with years of experience and travel to form a beautiful fusion of classic elegance and West-Coast style.   [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Feb 1st 2010, Comments: No Comments
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