Trend Watch: Pastels

Last week I was asked to give a presentation on some of the latest design trends at a fundraiser for The Canadian Shaare Zedek Hospital Foundation. While a trend talk is always a fun way to organize a lot of the inspiring visuals and products around me, I always have to preface any presentation with the fact that good style is timeless and to beware of jumping too hard on to any trend bandwagon.

Because my personal style is more eclectic, I often get enamored with the latest colours and motifs, but I am careful to indulge only in smaller hits of them while staying true to the more traditional foundation that grounds my aesthetic.

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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