Design Challenge: Style a Coffee Table
Last week we were invited to do a 'Design Challenge' on location for The Ladies of the Links, Wine Tasting night at Beach Grove Golf Club. We challenged the women to style a coffee table! Once they completed the design challenge, they had to instagram their creations, and then their names were entered in a draw to win our home decor prize.We were very appreciative that Ambiente Gifts, Decor and Design from Tsawwassen loaned us several boxes of accessories so...
Spring Garden Planter Design Workshop
Our Spring Garden Planter Design Workshop last week was a total success! It was creative, hands-on, informative and everyone had a great time putting their own planters together.Our beautiful studio was the perfect setting for special guest Diane Bridges, of DB Gardens, to share her expertise and design ideas. Everyone had a chance to get in touch with their creativity while enjoying good company, conversation, and wine.Our swag bags included of course gardening gloves, a Garden Iris bulb to plant...
Design Tips for Apartment Living
Today it’s all about Design Tips for Apartment Living. Apartment living can be a challenge to personalize but with a few tips you can make the space your own with a small budget.DO update hardware in a tired kitchen. It can change the whole feel of a tired kitchen with little investment. This one is from Home Depot and is only $2.22.DO paint or wallpaper one accent wall. It is a small job to repaint that one wall when you...
What is a ‘Colour of the Year’ and Why Should We Care?
What is a Colour of the Year? Who is Pantone and why do we care?Pantone began as a commercial printing company in the 1950s. Their color-matching system for the print and design industry has become the global standard. They have further cemented their influence by introducing the ‘Colour of the Year’ every year since 2000.We care because Pantone has a big influence on our life since their choice for Colour of the Year informs designers in graphic design, packaging, branding,...