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design tips: table setting ideas

Nyla — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:40:42 +0000

If you stopped by earlier this week and read about my visit to the Cooking Room in Red Deer then you may have been expecting this post. I shared a few ideas for setting an...

project sneak peek: old fashioned with a twist

Nyla — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:42:36 +0000

As a designer I often find myself overflowing with creativity. I have been blessed with wonderful clients and exciting projects over the years and this one is no exception. This project is pushing me to...

a day in the life: sharing ideas on outdoor decorating

Nyla — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:03:11 +0000

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of sharing outdoor decorating ideas at the Cooking Room in Red Deer, Alberta, a cooking school where students are treated to educational culinary classes from September to...

design notes: 5.14.12

Nyla — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:06:01 +0000

It’s always nice to start off the week with pretty pictures, no? Especially when they are fabulous interiors like the one below. From the accessories to the architecture, once again the attention to detail has...

friday fashion file: island style

Nyla — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:01:50 +0000

I’m off to a tropical island today! Can’t wait to warm up after all the rain we’ve been having in Calgary. I’ll be on assignment for Dabble to bring you the best in design, travel...

before & after: family room makeover

Nyla — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:39:04 +0000

Besides the kitchen, family rooms are the hub of the home and I believe a space where good design and functionality are able to live in a successful marriage of beautiful, family friendly furniture and...

design notes: 4.30.12

Nyla — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:37:14 +0000

One of the most popular concerns I address with my clients is the fear of commitment. A neutral palette is often the safest option with hits of colour tossed in with the intent on changing...

friday fashion file: carrie bond photographer

Nyla — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:39:08 +0000

I hope you’ve had a great week and an even better weekend planned for yourself. If you have a moment I hope you’ll take wander over to the wonderful world of Carrie Bond. Carrie is...

colour inspirations: gucci

Nyla — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:26:36 +0000

I couldn’t help but be drawn to this vignette in Gucci on 5th Avenue in New York City. It has the allure of travel and far away places. Tailored and textured, simple and classic, I...

design: the power of pillows

Nyla — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:47:01 +0000

Not long ago I blogged about those who may have a pillow problem. The type who feel pillows will solve their decorating dilemmas overnight and with no success secretly have a graveyard of pillows stashed...