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 [...]
In Conversation with Donna Livingston
Donna Livingston Donna Livingston, principal of Donna Livingston Design, has just been dubbed one of Architectural Digest’s “The New AD100” for the fourth consecutive time – just one of many testaments to her 30 years of success in the design industry. Donna grew up in Louisville Kentucky and got her big break when she earned [...]
In Conversation with Darrin Cohen
Darrin Cohen I discovered Darrin Cohen’s work through the marvels of social networking. I was so pleased when he offered to do an interview for our blog, and greatly looked forward to knowing more about the man behind his great designs. In 1989 Darrin acquired his Bachelor of Fine Arts from a [...]
Eye Candy of the Week – Tree Lamp by moooi
PRODUCT Tree Lamp DESIGNER Moooi Works MANUFACTURER Moooi MATERIALS Zebrano and Oak Structures, Glass Diffuser DIMENSIONS 45x70cm | 17.7" x 27.6" AVAILABLE @ Only Human DESCRIPTION I am a big fan of drum shades. I like their simplicity and the fact that they create a sense [...]
In Conversation with Heather Draper
Heather Draper As seen in SNAP, May 2010 Vivacious and sociable co-owner of Bespoke Design, Heather Draper has made quite the name for herself in Victoria. She is an expert multi-tasker, tackling a retail shop, interior design career, and a blog. Her store (with co-owner Ben Brannen), is one of the most buzzed [...]