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Eye Candy

Written by on 5th February 2011 in Blog POSTS with 2 Comments

Choosing tile for my kitchen back splash is such a treat after all the hard renovation work Ive been putting in. There are so many beautiful colors shapes and textures to choose from that I had to share.  I’m leaning in the direction of green (materials and actual glaze colour) and Ive included some eye candy I’m using as my inspiration courtesy of Bullnose Tile in Vancouver.  Reclaimed clay tiles are a growing green practice I’m learning about where the manufacturers recycle the clay and reclaim the glaze to create sustainable and custom tile products. Sounds great to me!  If you need some help choosing tile email me, I’m happy to help and point you to some sources I like. nicole@scottdesigns.ca

Don’t you just want to touch’em?

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New online Mag

Written by on 3rd February 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

High Gloss Magazine had their official launch February 1st and it looks terrific! Well done ladies Check them out!!

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iPhone Fabric App

Written by on 2nd February 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

The Free eDesign assistant from Kravet allows you to search over 36,000 fabrics and furnishings.  Use your iPhone camera to match colors and zoom into the fabric samples for up close detail.

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Cheese Please

Written by on 2nd February 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

Being relatively new to Victoria I’m still exploring neighbourhoods and looking for great shops and dog walks ….. so while most locals probably know all about (and love) this place, I’m just developing my crush!  

In the fall I came upon Charelli’s Cheese Shop and Delicatessen when planning a party and I quickly fell in love with the store, the staff the prosciutto….the list goes on.  If you haven’t been you should go, and if you’ve been missing them since the holidays (like me) then pay them a visit because they re-opened on January 18th.

FYI They started a cheese of the month program when I asked at Christmas. It’s a great gift and is totally customized to your preferences and includes the whole store, not just cheese. 

Talk to Nicole, she was amazing and helped me set it up! They are located at 2851 Foul Bay Road, Victoria BC, V8R 5G5 :: 250-598-4794 :: info@charellis.com
  

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I DO

Written by on 1st February 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

Lucky girls (and boys) who are planning their wedding’s will have some truly unique choices after Valentines Day 2011.  A new brand called BHLDN is being launched (Feb 14th) by Urban Outfitters Inc. which operates specialty and lifestyle stores like Anthropologie.

  • BHLDN’s first collection debuts through its online boutique, www.bhldn.com; consisting of heirloom quality wedding gowns, jewelry, shoes, lingerie and bridesmaid & party dresses.

So Pretty….sigh.

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Pow!

Written by on 31st January 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

Ever see a piece of art that just grabbed you?  Artist Jeff Lewis has that effect on me.  His artistic influences inlcude Pollock, Miro and Warhol. His work is so alive and vibrant; perfect pick-me-up for a West Coast winter day.

 

Jeff Lewis : “My painting process is rooted in abstract expressionism and the New York School. When I am working, I am in the moment. It is purely an intuitive process.

The practice continues to grow and change as I do. The ovals came into the work in the mid-nineties; they are just a point of departure. My newer work is large, at times monolithic, abstract, and physically demanding to make.  The end result: a painting.”

[Quote from http://www.20x200.com/artists/jeff-lewis.html]

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The Dish on Bowls

Written by on 29th January 2011 in Blog POSTS with 2 Comments

When decorating your home or office don’t overlook the dog beds and dishes that are usually in plain sight.  These items are WELL used in our home and they look it. My dog is a big guy and he has a little bench with bowls in our front entry which is functional but a little sad looking. Same goes for the dog beds that are scattered all over – but that’s another post. I’ve done a little searching and the funny thing is that elevated bowls tend to be highly “designed” and favour a slightly modern aesthetic. I thought the following bowls were worthy of note and cover a range of decor styles. Maybe one is right for you?

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IDS 2011

Written by on 28th January 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

Toronto’s Interior Design Show 2011 is happening this weekend!  Check out what’s new in Canadian design and catch up with all your favourties like Sarah Richardson, Allegra Hicks, Darryl Carter and Kelly Deck!

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Shameless Self Promotion

Written by on 27th January 2011 in Blog POSTS with 2 Comments

My desk project is featured on the Ikea Hackers site today! Check it out!!!

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Designer Living – Modern Loft

Written by on 27th January 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

Seeing how designers live in their own spaces is so interesting….it really is a reflection of their pure uncensored creativity with greater risks and BIG pay offs in terms of style.  Here is what I hope will be the first of many glimpses into designer minds and interiors.

What a great way to start; I simply LOVE this modern loft!

Subject: Valerie Pasquiou, Interior Designer

On How she broke into the design business:

Valerie: If you can believe it, my big break came on my second job. Essentially, for the last year that I was doing set and production design, a friend of mine came up to me and said, “I have a 5,000-square-foot house, and would you consider doing it?” And I said, “Okay, I’ll help you.”

On Risk:

Valerie: I will say that I’m much less cautious than other designers from  America. I’m not really concerned with having everything match. I never have been. I’m not quite sure where the myth that things must or should match came from.

Source: http://loftlifemag.com/mu/?tag=interior-designer - see article “Accidental Expat”  Q & A by Cate West Zahl, Photography by Tom Ackerman

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