IDS West Round UP
IDS West Round UPDid you go to the Interior Design Show West (IDS West) this year? We actually got VIP tickets to the Miele pre-party and the opening night party! (Yeah, we did!). We got wined and appied, and got the low down on Mieleâs newest and boldest designs.What stuck us was how beautiful their appliances are. German designed and operated by the Miele family, the appliances are gorgeous to look at and second to none for functionality....
Creative Therapy With Designers Collective
Creative TherapyOn Monday evening we hosted our first ever, Creative Therapy session. We opened our studio to 12 women to âget creative âmaking Mala inspired necklaces.  And did we ever get creative! We had the same supplies available for everyone and had a few necklaces around for inspiration, yet each personâs necklace was interesting and unique to them.We used glass beads for the majority of the necklace and had a few accent beads to be used as the main event.The...
Roman Blinds Anyone?
Roman Blinds Anyone?As we are continuing our discussion about window coverings we really canât miss chatting about the roman blind. Roman blinds have been around for many years in many incarnations. They can be timeless if fabric and style are chosen well.What is a roman blind? Essentially, it is a fabric shade that can be raised or lowered with a pulley system. Roman blinds can be made out of many different fabrics-even sheers- so there really is a look for...
Turkey 101: It’s Time To Think About Thanksgiving!
Turkey 101Its time to start thinking about that Thanksgiving turkey. And Christmas is just around the corner so another turkey will need to be in the oven! I know for me, and many of my friends, I turn to Google to look up âHow to Cook a Turkeyâ if it is my turn to cook the turkey. Because I only cook turkey once a year (someone else from my family will cook the other one) I usually will have to...
September Musings and Updates
September Musings and UpdatesI canât believe September is here in full force already. Where did summer go? I know we had a busy summer and had lots of fun in the sun but wow, did September ever sneak up on us!Designers Collective has had a pretty packed few months and we have some exciting news to share with you. First of all, we moved offices. We are so excited to have our little studio in The Armoury Design District. We...
The Happy Kitchen Project: Recipe for A HAPPY KITCHEN
Day 30: The Happy Kitchen Project: Recipe for A HAPPY KITCHENTake a measure of fresh food, mix with a full cup each of comfort, warmth and cheer, sprinkle with laughter, add plenty of love and personality, and fold in the memories!IngredientsAn abundance of beverages such as lemonade, tea, coffee or wine and spirits A plethora of nibbles for hungry guests Use Fresh Herbs whenever possible. Add a touch of warmth with an area rug or floor mat Blend...
Happy Kitchen Project: Floating Candle Fun
Day 22: Happy Kitchen Project: Floating Candle FunA really cute and easy way to make your kitchen happy is to use good ole mason jars, some floating candles (from the dollar store), some water and a bunch of colourful objects that make you or your children happy. Mix them all together and viola you have instant happy. Use the mason jar as a mini art gallery for your imagination. Think about what adds colour and interest to your table, both...
Happy Kitchen Project: The Beloved Apron
Day 16: Happy Kitchen Project: The Beloved ApronSo? How have you been enjoying our #happykitchenproject collaboration with @chewsylovers? Weâre having so much fun coming up with ideas and DIYs on how to make your kitchen the best and happiest room in your house! Sure hope youâre having fun! Gotta say I was loving Mandiâs ideas in her last post on easy breakfast potatoes. I canât wait to read what she comes up with next.For our post today weâre going to...
Happy Kitchen Project: Fun Finger Food
Day 14: Happy Kitchen Project: Fun Finger FoodMandi of Chewsy Lovers is a professional cook. I have always admired people, like Mandi, who can take command of their kitchens and prepare a meal with so little effort. But, like many of you, Brooke and I have to put dinner on the table while working and juggling a whole host of activities. Innovative meals, for me, are usually not an option when trying to get dinner on the table. Inevitably, I...
Happy Kitchen Project: Kitchen Textiles
Day 12: Happy Kitchen Project: Kitchen TextilesThis might just be my favourite part of any design work. I LOVE textiles!! They can just add so much personality into any space but a kitchen doesnât have as many opportunities to use textiles so you have to make them count! It is nice to bring fabrics into the kitchen as it is a hard working space that has only hard surfaces and textures. Bringing in a little softness can go a long...