Interior Design Archives - Nicole Scott Designs

Go to Your Happy Place / Room

Written by Nicole Scott on 3rd June 2013 in Blog POSTS with 3 Comments

Kids are Cool. This weekend I had the pleasure of using my decorating skills to make a little girl very happy and guess what…it made me happy too! If you’ve been following along there is a second room too. But I’m not finished yet – so I’ll reveal that one in a week or so. In the meantime here’s what I did (with mom’s help of course)

This Room is all about re-use and recycling of furniture and accessories and I made the pillows and bedding to get a custom colour combo and perfect patterns for less…

I’ll go over some of the products and techniques for the room throughout the week. If you have any questions – just drop me a line. Here’s what I did…

And as always… If you want some help making the place you live a place you love...Contact Me…I can help!

Bryk House on HGTV

Written by Nicole Scott on 24th April 2013 in Blog POSTS with 4 Comments

I’m totally loving a new show on HGTV Canada called Bryk House (for my American cousins it is A Bryk At A Time on DIY/HGTV US).

The show follows new designer and mom, Danielle Nicholas Bryk through the trials and triumphs of running her own design business. She’s adorable and talented and I’m hooked!

Here’s two of my fave projects so far. Youthful, eclectic, casual and budget friendly (sorta).

If you want some help making the place you live a place you love, contact me...I can help!

Scientific Discovery

Written by Nicole Scott on 22nd January 2013 in Blog POSTS with 1 Comment

I just discovered the most amazing table, called the molecule table by casamidy…have you ever?

casamindy gold

So new, and cool and different I had to share…

casamindy

If you want to visit their site. Check it out

Book It

Written by Nicole Scott on 29th November 2012 in Blog POSTS with 2 Comments

If someone on your list is obsessed with Interior design like me (and probably like you too) here’s a couple books that have recently come out that are sure to please.

Nate / Thom / Steven / Eric / Salvage Secrets / Rough Luxe

IDS West 2012 – Amanda Forrest

Written by Nicole Scott on 12th August 2012 in Blog POSTS with 2 Comments

I’m getting really excited for the Interior Design Show IDS West 2012 show in Vancouver September 28-30th!.

Did you know that one of Victoria’s own very talented interior designers is speaking on the Sunday (September 30th) at 3PM! Yes, that’s right Amanda Forrest, of Amanda Forrest Design Group will be sharing her design insights and making the capital city proud. Check out Amanda’s blog Life + Style

The show is open to the public on the 29th and 30th and other special guests include the always charming Designer Thomas Smythe, Designer Kelly Deck and Suzanne Dimma and Mark Challen from House and Home Magazine. You won’t want to miss all the exhibitors, great ideas and deals for your home. Last year I was able to find the perfect art piece for a client because I attended the show and saw artist Sabina Hills exhibit…and I got a deal on my quartz counter tops because I attended. It pays to go so get a ticket here… I got mine!

Missoni Homewear

Written by Nicole Scott on 26th July 2012 in Blog POSTS, Design & History with 2 Comments

This Miss – Oni Need One of these to be over the moon happy!! Check them out from Provide in Vancouver

Did you know that Missoni’s first fashion collection appeared in Milan in 1958?

In 1981 Missoni collaborated on their first textile and home collection which was the beginnings of the Missoni Homewear Collection.

Missoni is a family run company and while the products, colours and patterns have been celebrated the world over they have always considered it art.

A collection of glass wear (vases etc) was also developed in 2006.

I don’t know about you, but I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of Target in Victoria (Tillicum in 2013, Hillside in 2014) because they have a line of Missoni products that caused quite a shopping frenzy down south last season. Everybody loves a good old shopping throwdown at Target right?!

I really want to renovate my bathroom in white and use these Missoni Towels! Love!

Design District Studio – Open House

Written by Nicole Scott on 9th March 2012 in Blog POSTS with 1 Comment

Last night I did something I’ve wanted to do for awhile, I went to the Design District Studio at 1826 Government Street. I wanted to check it out but I admit I wasn’t quite sure what to expect ….so I went with an open heart and the first smiling face I encountered was that of the beautiful and friendly Danisha Drury; one of the owners along with her business partner Donna Morrison. I talked with Danisha about the selection of fabrics (of course fabric freak) they carry and the resources the studio offers for local designers…like me!…maybe like you too?

You might recall that I posted awhile back about a new Victoria based design show featuring Danisha and another local designer; Amy McGeachy. Clearly these ladies have a lot going on but I was impressed that they opened the studio doors to everyone and were so nice to talk to. Meeting new industry people is sometimes tough and competitive but this was a breeze. Victoria is SOOO Nice!

I’m going to try to take advantage of some of the resources and networking opportunities they have so I can be an even better designer and provide an even better level of service. Congratulations Design District Studio! You’ve successfully created a stylish destination and a valuable resource for the Victoria Design Community!

Don’t forget about the Home Show this weekend peeps! Click here for the deets.

Canadian Home Builders Association Show – March 9th-11th

Written by Nicole Scott on 20th February 2012 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

Wow, I can’t believe it has been a year. Peeps if you are contemplating a renovation this year then you should make your way to the CHBA Show March 9-11th at the Save on Foods Memorial Centre. I attended this show last year so I could scoop up deals on counters, tile and other building essentials. Check out the vendors, they are local and there are always incentives that can save you money!

I’ll be there checking things out, and I suggest anyone thinking about projects this year do the same! The Celebrity guest this year is Jillian Harris…and if you are currently watching the Handyman challenge on HGTV or ever watched the Bachelor you know just who she is. Check out her blog too. here

Are you Up For It?

Written by Nicole Scott on 13th December 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

The Pantone Colour of 2012 is….Tangerine Tango

Pattern Parlance Part II

Written by Nicole Scott on 25th November 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

Here’s a few more explanations of fabric Parlance. Some of my custom pillows make use of these beauties…now you’ll know what I’m talking about when they are for sale.

Ikat is a tribal patterned textile that is achieved by dipping the weaving threads into dye before the textile is woven on the loom.

Jacquard is a type of fabric with an intricate variegated weave or pattern. Unlike the Flocking example, which is atop the fabric, these variations in height are woven into the fabric itself. A heavy and elaborate Jacquard with an all over pattern is also called Brocade.

Lattice is a popular pattern trend at the moment. It ranges from simple (as featured here) to elaborate geometric designs. Also referred to as fretwork or interlocking patterns.

Matelesse is french for “quilted, padded or cushioned”, it appears raised or blistered due to the weaving process but actually has no padding in the fabric.

Nap is the fuzzy fur like feeling created when fibers from the fabric extend beyond the surface. Velvet and Velour are examples of Nappy fabrics.

Quatrefoil means “four leaves”, and applies to general four-lobed shapes in various contexts. A similar motif known as Trefoil comes from a Latin term that translates roughly as three-leaved.

Suzani is an embroidered textile using sun moon and flower motifs. Originally from eastern Europe and Asia these textiles were used as wedding gifts and are EVERYWHERE in western design these days.

Toile de Jouy, sometimes abbreviated to simply “toile”, is a pattern consisting of a usually white or off-white background on which a fairly complex scene, generally of a pastoral theme is repeated.