In the garden: A pre-planting pep talk
The calendar said it was spring over a month ago...
IDS Vancouver: A Well of Inspiration
Hello again!This year, September was absolutely full of design events and projects! Conveniently, this means we are immersed in inspiration before the holiday season takes off and we have lots of opportunities to include our favourite design elements in dining tables, new interiors, seasonal decoration, parties, the list goes on! Sometimes the hardest part is refining what you love and translating it from a showroom, magazine page (or blog!) to your own space.A standout on our calendars was the Interior...
RECIPE: Easter Cookies with Royal Icing
Easter Cookies with Royal IcingEaster is coming up and we thought it was about time we got busy in the kitchen and tried our hand at something new. I had been on Pinterest andĀ Ā Instagram and seen picture after picture of beautiful Easter baking and among all these beautiful photos, have been many of Easter cookies with royal icing. So I decided to make some Easter cookies with royal icing.Sunday was a very wet and rainy day around here and...
Recipe: Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
My cousin, Ramina, posted this recipe for Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls on her Facebook wall, catching my attention.Ā My mother made the most amazing cabbage rolls when I was young. I remember loving them so much, and I requested them regularly, but I knew they were a lot of work to prepare. So, when this recipe called 'Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls' came up on my Facebook feed I knew I had to try them out. I was not disappointed, nor was my...
DIY: Planting Bulbs
DIY: Planting BulbsĀ Itās the end of April and the sun is shining more regularly now. There is a definite warmth to the air and shadows are getting shorter and the days are longer. The garden has been hibernating for the winter but is now starting to burst forth with new leaves and Spring colour. So how can you prepare for the gardening season ahead?Now is the time to plant summer bulbs-Ranunculus, Lilies and Gladiolas will offer beautiful summer display.Bulbs...
Easy Recipe: Blondies
Blondies are kind of like the vanilla counterpart to brownies. I found this recipe and tried it out. Itās yummy!! You could modify it by adding nuts or choc chips as well. I think a big glass of milk is the perfect accompaniment.IngredientsĀ¾ cup butter semi-melted 1 c brown sugar Ā¾ c granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 t vanilla 2 Ā¼ c flour 1 Ā½ t baking powder 1 t saltDirectionsPreheat oven to 325 degrees Line a 9x13 pan with foil In bowl, combine butter and both sugars. Cream...
Design Workshops with Designers Collective
We thought we would take this opportunity to talk to you about our upcoming Designers Collective Workshops.We came up with the idea to offer design workshops because we were finding we were often being asked for consults and advice. IĀ would often have a client call me who wanted to do the project himself or herself but would get stuck and would need a little help staying focused on their project. I would go in for a consult and talk to...
Design Tips: Getting Organized
Do you have a list of āto doāsā weighing on your mind?Does one of those items sayā¦ā¦get organized?Do you ruminate about how to get organized, but donāt know where to start?If so, this article is for you!!Iām Jane ofĀ Ā Organized by Jane, and Iām going to share some amazing tips for you to start getting organized.These tips are simple, clear and straightforward.You will be relieved to know you can finally start getting organized. Step 1 Identifying the first place you want to...
Recipe: Teriyaki Steak with Snow Peas and Mushrooms
Teriyaki Steak with Snow Peas and Mushrooms So, rifling through my Pinterest pages, I came across this one. I happened to have MOST of the ingredients so proceeded to pull out the heavy duty pan and knives to get started making this new dish.Hmmm, getting the ingredients organized, I came across one I didnāt know-Mirin. Ever heard of it? Enter Google. Apparently, it is a Japanese ingredient, a sweet rice wine. Oā¦Kā¦ didnāt have thatā¦ Next, look up substitutes. One half...
Valentineās Day Wear
So itās Valentine's Day! Yikes! What to wear??? Lunch If you are just hanging out with friends for the day or going for lunch with your sweetheart how about wearing a romantic top with skinny jeans and boots and a blazer or jacket? I like this look because its not age specific. I think anyone from 20 year olds to 50 year olds could wear a version of this outfit. Pair with simple jewellery and you are good to go!1. Ā American Eagle...