tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91819740140934937572021-10-04T23:03:01.188-04:00escapadeescapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.comBlogger1170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-6777291153060744132016-06-08T14:29:00.000-04:002016-06-08T14:29:23.030-04:00Erin Fetherston's calm and airy living area
The process of decorating our new home has taken longer than I'd hoped. The longer things are delayed, the more I often second guess some of my decisions and progressively delay things even further. But the time has finally come where I can delay no more, as looking at the current state of things is driving me crazy. Predictably I've gone back to my original ideas on almost everything, many escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-65389061078104136782016-04-11T22:08:00.001-04:002016-04-11T22:08:48.429-04:00A Swedish apartment in white, grey and wood tones
Right now our entire house is painted in the same shade of taupe. While it's not an offensive colour at all, I'm itching to paint it all as soon as possible. Of course I found the perfect inspiration in a Swedish real estate listing (browsing through them is one of my favourite hobbies and sources of inspiration these days!). Right now, especially with Spring approaching, I'm craving the escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-87093064012976759902016-03-22T16:43:00.001-04:002016-03-22T16:43:21.872-04:00A new neutral in interiors: olive green
So often it's said that to find the perfect inspiration for your home you need look no further than your own wardrobe (or at fashion trends, to see what will be big in interiors in the near future), so it should be no big surprise that more and more I've been noticing olive or army green being used in interiors. From my green field jackets, to the green cargo pants that are almost escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-8028939627994283162016-03-15T14:41:00.003-04:002016-03-15T14:41:51.169-04:00A modern bohemian family home in Toronto
A much needed colour injection for a rather gloomy rain-filled week. This family home in Toronto was designed by Sam Sacks, who created a vibrant liveable space for a young family, with a bit of her signature bohemian flair and little nods to the family's South African background.
The space feels fresh and modern in a light, neutral palette, but accents like the rich suzani escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-82876577846830569482016-03-10T12:51:00.002-05:002016-03-10T12:51:24.481-05:00Artist: Emily Filler
Instagram has become one of my favourite places to discover new designers and artists, a favourite recent discovery just happens to right here in Toronto (this city is just bursting with talent and creativity!) Artist Emily Filler works primarily in collages, her work is bold, eye catching and layered with textures and patterns. I love how she draws inspiration from the natural world using escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-23990836416393559472016-03-09T15:22:00.000-05:002016-03-09T15:42:12.618-05:00Artful ways to display your tv
So often when I'm looking at decor magazines, or even real estate house listings, I'm struck with the question - but where's the tv? It's true that televisions can often be a bit of an eyesore and not exactly a beautiful design element in a space, which is why so many stylists and magazines just leave them out when it comes to photographing a space. While they are a frequently used item, and escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-73344325398622377402016-03-07T13:30:00.001-05:002016-03-09T18:35:14.961-05:00Olympia Bermann's Stylish Small Space
The refrain has become quite familiar - there's no reason at all that a small space should present any limit on making a big style statement. Often this is best achieved when things are pared down a bit and we resist the temptation of filling the space with far too much, and leave a bit of breathing room for art and special pieces to really shine and be seen. As I'm finding more and more in escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-71904152574962006312016-03-04T09:20:00.000-05:002016-03-04T09:20:03.044-05:00LoversLand, Toronto
After visiting a favourite restaurant on Ossington Ave a little while ago, I was drawn into a new boutique that had opened a couple doors down. LoversLand is a unique concept store, created as a bridal boutique that not only carries wedding dresses for the bride and bridal party, but also gifts for a couple, outfits and accessories and for the honeymoon and the home - and lots of lovely escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-37817307617125879602016-03-03T13:37:00.002-05:002016-03-03T13:37:47.750-05:00A lavender sofa
I've been helping my mother in law look for a new sofa for the home she's just about to move into. It's become a bit of a joke between us that I keep pointing out some really lovely lavender coloured sofas that I've come across. Shades of lilac and lavender have always been a favourite of mine and one of those things I can't help but find myself drawn to every time it I see it. While it may escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-85453901650630097742016-03-02T08:37:00.002-05:002016-03-02T08:37:41.842-05:00Artist Andrea Pramuk
While I enjoy art of all kinds and genres, I often find myself drawn in to soft, abstract pieces that can immediately put your eyes at ease and make you want to step back, relax and take in every detail. Multimedia artist Andrea Pramuk's pieces are soft, ethereal and thoroughly intoxicating. She has a beautiful play between colours and tones, and the soft formations remind me of a combinationescapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-1405131655119413092016-03-01T07:48:00.000-05:002016-03-01T07:48:06.313-05:00Cement tile entrances
Cement tiles are having a bit of a moment but in my mind, they've never not been in style. They've always been one of my favourite features in the entrances of the Victorian homes in some of my favourite neighbourhoods in London. I love the way they make a statement, add a splash of graphic pattern, and also provide a very practical material for an entrance hallway. Right now the main hallwayescapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-30076515651324980612016-02-29T11:06:00.004-05:002016-02-29T11:06:37.289-05:00A few favourites at H & M Home
H & M Home has just opened its first Canadian store here in Toronto and I, for one, am quite excited about this new addition. As with its fashion line, it definitely has a lot of very 'on trend' or 'fast-fashion fixes', but there are also a lot of more classic staples in the mix. Here are a few of my favourites so far.
Gold mirror | Oval black glass vase | Black Stoneware vase
(escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-23559049926339895232016-02-29T10:47:00.000-05:002016-02-29T10:47:11.214-05:00At home with H & M Home creative director Evelina Soderberg
With H & M home opening the doors of its first Toronto store last week, I thought it'd be fun to peak inside the home of one of its creative minds. Evelina Kravaev Soderberg has been the creative director of H & M home for the past six years. Unsurprisingly her own Stockholm apartment is simple, stylish and filled with lots of well curated vignettes. The space is decorated with many modern escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-56416033189559136212016-02-28T13:50:00.001-05:002016-02-28T13:50:20.308-05:00A cave apartment in Santorini, Greece
I thought I'd indulge in a little visual vacation this weekend. While the sun is shining outside in Toronto, the wind still has a biting chill, and I'm craving that feeling of the sun soaking into my skin. Some images have the ability to take you away and really transport you, and these pictures of this gorgeous little apartment in Santorini, Greece make me feel a little warmer just viewing escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-53517197479194508592016-02-25T16:16:00.000-05:002016-02-25T16:51:46.681-05:00Bold + Simple: Two black and white striped office nooks
I'm a sucker for black and white stripes. Always. And on almost anything. One of the most classic design patterns of all, it is always simple and understated but still a bold statement all at once. These two home office nooks use this pattern to make a striking statement in a home office nook.
This office area with its vertical black and white stripes has a strong midcentury modern vibeescapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-89236116698584947332016-02-23T17:03:00.001-05:002016-02-23T17:03:30.747-05:00Lightmaker Studio
I'm always especially delighted when my new favourite discovery ends up being right here in my own backyard. Light maker Studio, located in the Distillery District in Toronto, consists of husband and wife duo, Denise Murphy and her husband Michael, who create a gorgeous collection of modern and midcentury inspired lighting. Each piece is made by hand with quality materials such as solid escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-12356961472890562632016-02-22T11:33:00.000-05:002016-02-22T11:33:13.194-05:00An all white cottage for all seasons
Starting off Monday with a calm and serene space in all white, and soft, natural tones. This Hamptons cottage designed by James Huniford. The space feels comfortable and soothing with a consistent neutral palette throughout and a subtle mix of different styles - classic elements, with some midcentury modern elements mixed with rustic, natural elements.
The design team removed the escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-35474767851143489052016-02-19T08:00:00.000-05:002016-02-19T08:00:09.036-05:00Chic and Basta: unique handmade goods from Quebec
I'm always on the lookout for beautiful handmade pieces and I was delighted to be introduced to Chic and Basta a little while back. Founded by a husband and wife team with the idea of supporting and promoting independent Quebec artisans with a focus on 'perfectly imperfect' objects, small series and productions, and high quality objects that combine the simplicity of function and aesthetics. escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-21179372336920807272016-02-18T08:00:00.000-05:002016-02-18T08:00:27.713-05:00Figo restaurant, Toronto
Toronto has no shortage of fantastic restaurants to try, but even still it keeps surprising me recently with its abundance of beautifully designed spaces to devour while enjoying a delicious meal. Figo, an Italian restaurant designed by the Toronto design firm Studio Munge. Light, bright and airy, the space is thoroughly modern with a bit of soft feminine flair in pastel tones. While escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-27556482951964231012016-02-17T09:53:00.000-05:002016-02-17T09:53:13.027-05:00Grey trim, white walls
Sitting in our new home and looking around me at a sea of taupe walls (literally every single wall in the house is in the exact same shade!) my mind has been spinning with decorating ideas, and many of them start with paint. Admittedly I am a total bore when it comes to choosing paint colours for the most part, and invariably end up with an all white / soft grey scheme. For this space, while escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-5840679867487487762016-02-08T22:47:00.000-05:002016-02-08T22:47:24.773-05:00White space pt 2
A bit of silence on the airwaves here over the past couple weeks. I'd had posts planned and lots of ideas to share, but as it happens life hit all at once and I've been taking a bit of time to take stock and catch up a bit. Just a day before we closed on our home, we were hit with a sudden and very tragic loss in our family. Suddenly all the logistical issues and moving details seemed so trivialescapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-24165327971688639562016-01-12T00:28:00.000-05:002016-01-12T00:28:02.836-05:00White space pt 1
An all white space done well is a timeless classic - crossing styles and periods. It is at once simple and soothing, but also layered and varied. Such is the case in the beautiful London home of designer Catherine Woram and her husband, architect Michael Bains. A large Victorian with classical details, decorated exclusively in white throughout, with very little exception. Together they escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-25604967416660425442016-01-07T15:50:00.001-05:002016-01-07T18:12:59.162-05:00Naomi's Modern Menagerie Nursery
Of all the spaces in our current home, the one I'm most reluctant to leave is Naomi's nursery. I had a lot of fun putting it together and it's been such a special room to enjoy together. I wanted to create a calm and serene space that flowed well with the neutral modern decor of the rest of the home and that would be enjoyed by both baby and adults, especially in this early stage. I shared escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-20744787975031885752016-01-05T07:52:00.000-05:002016-01-05T07:52:43.910-05:00Jessie Randall's Family Friendly Home in Brooklyn
As our moving date grows closer, I find myself increasingly exciting about the decorating prospects ahead. I've started to accumulate all sorts of inspiration and streamline my ideas on what I'd like the overall look to be, and some of the little details and come up with a comprehensive plan. I've been going back through spaces that I've really loved over the past and examining some of the escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181974014093493757.post-49914246570534547082016-01-02T14:34:00.003-05:002016-01-02T14:34:51.534-05:00A fresh start
Time has rushed ahead and already we're at the start of a brand New Year - always a great time to reflect, take stock of what's worked and what hasn't, and set out a plan for moving forward. This year as I take stock, I have the added 'bonus' of being right at the cusp of a new move. A fresh start in a new house and a whole new chapter. Right now I'm faced with the rather daunting task of escapadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499696270423812513noreply@blogger.com0