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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Living Room Before and After: Part Two

Yesterday was the first look at my living room, and now here is part two of how it all came together.

With the furniture in front of the fireplace and by the bay window completed, now there were only the corners by the dining room entrance to address. I took the opportunity to purchase a couple of vintage items that I have always had my eye on for some time: a brass-detailed bar cart and swooped back statement chair.

The Aldo Tura-designed bar cart was a serendipitous find at Era Antiques. After seeing so many versions of this iconic mid-century design in Miami that were out of my price range, who would think I’d stumble upon such a bargain right here in Toronto? I loved the rich swirling brown tones of the lacquered goatskin and of course, went mad for the brass details. Topped with vintage barware I sourced in Palm Beach it is party ready!

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