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DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: Sophie Burke

I try to marry modern and classic design while taking cues from the environment of the Pacific Northwest around us. I like the idea of having a tim...

DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: Suzanne Dimma

A great design sense can be developed and nurtured. It isn’t something you’re necessarily born with. Many talented architects and designers, includ...

DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: Craig Stanghetta of Ste. Marie

Well technically food, family and restaurants came first. Growing up with Italian friends and family, food became synonymous with those moments. My...

DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: Studio Roslyn

As a studio we are curious and rigorous - very research and concept based at the start of any project. We really take time getting to know our clie...

DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: BRIAN MCCOURT

Brian McCourt is an HGTV star and the founder of Toronto-based Brian McCourt Design Build. We spoke with Brian about his thoughts on sustainability...

DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: FALKEN REYNOLDS

Falken Reynolds Interiors is a leading Vancouver Design firm and is the creation of Chad Falkenberg and Kelly Reynolds. These two magnanimous desig...

IN PRACTICE: CREATING THE PERFECT PLANTER

A plant is just a plant until you put it in the perfect planter. Keller, from Bamboo Village in Vancouver, recently and showed us how to repot our ...

IN PRACTICE: THE ART OF CREATING A WILD FORAGED BOUQUET

With the arrival of spring and flowers blooming, we learn the art of floral freestyle design; creating an elegant, simple foraged bouquet. Whether ...

Finding Wabi Sabi in African Pottery

Having a wabi sabi approach to life doesn’t mean embracing carelessness or venerating a pile of junk. It's about appreciating, celebrating and sust...