Holiday Inspirations and Bathroom Renovations
on Nov 10, 2009 in prada neiman marcus yabu pushelberg Hue clients gray rooms west elm bathroom renovation with Housewears Silver manzanita candelabra from West Elm.T'is the season to spruce up your nest in preparation for holiday entertaining, and stock up on great gifts. Here are a few sparkling gems we found: Sleek and chic, these monogrammed silver boxes are from Wes...

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, on the table, the bed, and the chest....
on Sep 27, 2009 in tiles black mirror light fixtures miles redd mirrors chrome mirrored walls Photo via Bluetramontanastyle Mirrors speak to me. Beyond reminding me each morning those fine lines and wrinkles are NOT 'noticeably improved' by the ridiculously expensive cream I religiously pat on my eyes each night, the sultry shimmer of a beaut...

Colour Focus - Seeing Red!
on Sep 2, 2009Here we are, a few sunsets from Labour Day!!! Summer has been a hive of activity for Housewears, swarming with B's - basements, bathrooms, and bedrooms! Fall promises to be even busier, but fear not, dear readers, we'll just have to take you with us...

The Hunt is On! Accessory Shopping at Trade Shows
on Aug 5, 2009Accessories from 18 Karat, via Apartment Therapy Accessories display from Global Views Inc. Accessories in decorating can really make or break a room. Can you imagine the two rooms above without them? Blah!! Accessorizing a room isn't rocket scien...

Outdoor Rooms- The best seat in the house may not be IN the house!
on Jul 17, 2009Oh July, parting is such sweet sorrow, already we're saying goodbye! Dear readers, my apologies you've not heard from me in a while, it's been a crazy month! Although the summer is swiftly sailing away, I hope it's been enjoyable for you! I'm assisti...

Design By 5: Housewears Interviews City TV's Ramsin Khachi
on Jul 5, 2009 in hans grohe cityline technology showers paint designer interview dove spa Ramsin Khachi design by 5 series We've come to the fifth and final designer of our 'Design By 5' series of interviews! I had the pleasure of attending an interior design seminar led by Ramsin Khachi of Cityline fame, and spent time chatting about interiors with him. Ramsin was charm...

Book Giveaway Winner!
on Jul 2, 2009The winner of the fabulous book, "The Way We Live in the City" was notified today by email.With permission, the winner's name will be posted on my next post, which will be this Friday.... and thanks for subscribing by email! Remember, all subscribers...

Housewears Warehouse Giveaway: For the love of books!
on Jun 18, 2009 in green pantone charlotte moss bookcases colour orange warm housewears outdoor rooms louis ghost chair philippe starck louis vuitton feng shui books William MacDonald design Photo via Home Graffiti.Design books are pure pleasure for me....hanging out in the design section of the bookstore is like being in a candy store to my children. Sure, they're a sinless, fat-free, sugarless treat for me, but my bookshelves are perpe...

Colour Focus - It's Easy Being Green
on May 26, 2009 in green colour pantone charlotte moss feng shui colourblocking kate spade bobby berk home domestic modern celerie kemble barbara barry neutral psychology kelly wearstler nature william sonoma housewears Photo courtesy Western Interiors via Material Girls Green is a colour that can't be ignored in design. If your view outdoors is wonderful, your home design often takes advantage of the view. Green is an essential hue that is sometimes overlooked, be...

Colour Focus: Hot for Orange!
on May 3, 2009 in colour orange warm housewears outdoor rooms louis ghost chair philippe starck louis vuitton feng shui Delmar sofa from Restoration Hardware.As the weather heats up and we spend evenings and weekends outdoors, a favourite summer hue comes to mind that is versatile and fresh. Vibrant and juicy, orange is a jolt of radiance for both indoors and out.Pott...