Artist Project ’16 Picks

I was very happy to return to the opening of The Artist Project last night. Sourcing art for clients is one of my favourite things and I love meeting the artists and seeing so many different types of pieces all under one roof.  This blog post would have taken me days to put together if I were to share all of the pieces I loved, so here are some highlights:

Adrienne Jackson, Mushroom Cloud, 30×30, $1,350.00

There were so many gorgeous abstract pieces at the show that I fell in love with but this is one of my favourites for its palette of pink, gold, black and white.

Samantha Sandbrook, I*heart* Graffiti: Romeo and Juliet- love story, $4950

This large heart-shaped piece is definitely a showstopper, due to its unusual shape and large scale. And can we talk about that soft blush colour? I can picture this oil and resin heart hung in a loft with all white furniture. It’s romantic and whimsical in an edgy way.…Read More

IDS16 Highlights

Thursday night was the opening party of IDS, otherwise known as the Interior Design Show, here in Toronto. I will always have a soft spot for the event after having coordinated a feature space way back when at my first design gig, but I haven’t been to the show in a couple of years while in new mom mode.

Now that I’m back in the swing of things with work, I was pleased to be invited to attend a demonstration on opening night of the show from DXV, the luxury division of American Standard. The invite came with a fluffy embroidered robe, and let me tell you there is nothing like a touch of the spa to set the mood to see some luxury bathroom design!

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