Pantone’s Colour of 2009: Mimosa
12/05/2008It was just announced Wednesday that Pantone’s colour of the year for 2009 is yellow! Pantone, which provides color standards to design industries, specifically cites “mimosa,” a vibrant shade of yellow illustrated by the flowers of some mimosa trees as well as the brunch-favorite cocktail, as its top shade of the new year. In general,…
The Lipstick Index
12/03/2008The Lipstick Index is a term credited to Estee Lauder chairman Leonard Lauder who first used the term to explain the rise in cosmetic sales after the September 11th attacks. The idea being that during troubled economic tines, women are less likely to buy items such as dresses, bags and shoes and will go for…
The Rewards of Teaching
12/03/2008My final Colour Theory Class at the Vancouver Community College for the Fall Semester was last Wednesday evening (I have one month off before we start up again in January) and my wonderful students surprised me with a bouquet of yellow orchids and this gorgeous card: Here I am reading my card 🙂 This is…
The Secret to Happiness on a Monday
12/01/2008To wake up in the morning and do what you love! Pink: unconditional love & acceptance; Polka dots: play and fun As soon as you figure out what that [doing what you love] is, do it as fast as you can, for no pay [to learn, if that’s what it takes], whatever it takes. ….
A Happy Mid-Century Renovation
11/28/2008This is the home of Dee Dee and Hale Hoak featured on Tribeza an on-line magazine. This house is located in the community of Greenway Parks, Dallas and as the community website points out, “For years, residents have found the neighborhood so appealing that homes are often passed down from one generation to the next”….
Image from flickr Why is yellow so hard to choose? Because all colours get twice as bright when they get bigger [all over the walls] and it is well known in colour theory that yellow is the first colour the eye sees, it’s simply the brightest. Which is why it has to be toned down…
Why is Black a Slimming Colour?
11/23/2008My personal trainer Ruth, at Innovative Fitness asked me the other day if I would do a post on ‘Why black is a slimming colour’. She said “Ever since we got our new uniforms which are these cute black zips, everyone has been asking me if I’ve lost weight.” As if that is even possible…
Barbara Barry’s Philosophy
11/20/2008Barbara Barry I was at Kravet/Tritex at 611 Alexander yesterday afternoon for an open house where they were showcasing Barbara Barry’s new Contract fabric line for Kravet. Then I went online to Kravet’s site and saw Steve Nobel had recently posted an interview with Barbara on his ‘Inspired Talk’ Blog for Kravet: One of the…
Hans Wegner Chairs
11/19/2008The cool thing about blogging is that suddenly, everywhere you go, you look at the world with new eyes, you take pictures of things that previously you might not have, because every occasion becomes a blogging opportunity. Then you have to do some research and gather information so that you can sound remotely intelligent when…
If you are tired of renovating kitchens, then you need to read this post. If you want to design the most classic and timeless kitchen (that you won’t regret) choose white kitchen cabinets. My favourite kitchen is white. White kitchen cabinets offer the most timeless look and the one you’d least tire of over the years….
Inspiration for Monday
11/17/2008I thought this quote would be a good way to start the week. It’s one of my favourites by Nelson Mandela. and always gives me the the shivers when I read it: ‘Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light,…
I was in Park Royal Mall on the weekend and noticed they had renovated one of their hallways leading outside and to the restrooms. I had to take a photo because I thought the blue chosen here was fabulous! Nice tile layout combined with wood panelling and wall sconces. It’s a perfect example of my…
Colour me Party!
11/14/2008Last night was big for scheduled designer parties. First there was the annual Cantu/Living Space/Midland Appliance soiree and then the Calligaris grand opening in Yaletown. First though, my newest, talented, pal, Jennifer Rudolph and I arrived at Cantu. Here we are completely coordinated in the new black (purple). Jennifer spotted this fabulous Pearl Stripe porcelain…
The New Hollywood Regency
11/13/2008Last night in my colour class, I was having a conversation about interior design styles and one of my students pointed out an image in a magazine of an upholstered headboard in a graphic pattern and I said, “That’s very Kelly Wearstler” who is the queen of hollywood glam and drama. Not everyone knew who she…
Bachelor Pad
11/12/2008Here are some before and after images of a media room/bar that I recently decorated for a bachelor client. You can tell the above image was taken by a professional photographer and the one below (the other side of the room) is me! It’s still looks good though if I do say so myself! While…
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