From your kitchen to your bedroom, lighting plays an essential role in the design of your home. Much like pairing jewelry with your favourite outfit, lighting can be statement-making or play a simple yet stunning supporting role. Either way, making the proper selection will significantly impact the overall mood. When it comes down to it, […]

What is pre-luxury interior design? To answer that question, let’s first talk about what it isn’t. Pre-luxury design isn’t about creating homes that look or feel overly precious. Instead, it’s about finding that perfect balance of beautiful style, long-lasting quality, and livable functionality. Why am I telling you this? Because most people assume that you […]

Ready or not…back-to-school season has officially arrived! If you’re anything like our family, you’ve been making the most of summertime by indulging in travel, lunchtime picnics, and evenings roasting marshmallows. But now, it’s time to welcome routine back into our lives and homes. Finding the balance between soaking up those precious last few weeks with […]

Custom furniture is one of my favourite items to source for our clients’ homes. No matter which way you look at it, there are huge advantages when compared to retail showroom options. In fact, going custom is the reason my furniture survived this Sharpie marker fiasco! So, what’s the difference? And is custom furniture really […]

Gorgeous bouquets, mouth-watering pastries, and the heavenly aroma of freshly roasting coffee beans? There’s no doubt about it… You’re inside Olivia’s Garden, a boutique coffee shop and floral studio in Toronto. But let’s be honest, custom florals and specialty beverages aren’t the only things drawing visitors through the door… The interiors are stunning (if we do […]

I love giving you a behind-the-scenes look, so today, I thought it would be fun to bring you through what my typical day looks like. Am I always out shopping? Creating beautiful colour palettes? Fluffing pillows? Not quite… Designing a Career that Fits My Life Over the years, I’ve learned that in order to enjoy […]

In order to renovate spaces that support your lifestyle and achieve your deepest goals, you’ll need the right team by your side. But where do you start? And how do you know who you need to hire for your particular project? Hiring a team may not be as straightforward as selecting a name from a […]

Bringing colour into your home’s design is one of those things that can be realllllly hard to get right without training and experience. I’ve found that our clients have either attempted colour before and “failed” or are so wary of making a mistake that they steer clear of colour entirely. The result? Boring neutrals mixed with […]

Carefree days, magical places, and lasting memories with your favourite people? These can only mean one thing… travelling!  But what if those happy, refreshed feelings didn’t stop when the wheels hit the tarmac? What if you could bring them with you, letting them inspire holiday-esque joy right there at home? You guessed it — this […]

In May 11 years ago, with visions of freedom dancing in my head, I took a leap and began the adventurous and enlightening journey of being my own boss. And my goodness, I never could have imagined where this road would take me! These years of entrepreneurship have held countless lessons learned (some very hard […]

Imagine the peaceful feeling you experience when stepping inside your favourite wellness spa. Or the happy sensation of checking into a boutique hotel with a cool vibe for the weekend. It’s not just the experience itself but also the surroundings that inspire these good feelings. Soothing sights, tranquil sounds, and a fantastic ambiance create an enjoyable experience. […]

Does this sound familiar? You’ve spent years living in your home, and through the changing seasons of life, you’ve begun to notice that your space no longer suits you. Perhaps you’ve added a family member or two, and storage is bursting at the seams. Maybe you’ve been living with the same finishes and decor for […]