West-end development 4 The Kingsway reflects the area’s prestige and elegance with beautiful European craftsmanship When developer Jordan Morassutti and his partners obtained the slice of land at the apex of the Kingsway and Bloor Street West they knew they had a chance to do something special. That point is largely viewed as the eastern …
Dolce’s kept tabs on what’s up-and-coming for the cooler months, and we liked what we saw. 1. WINE TIME: We’re planning our cool-weather adventures around Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards, a family-owned hilltop treasure that’s a must-see for any wine connoisseur www.maliburockyoaks.com 2. LOCKET UP: Lockets are making a comeback, and these limited-edition turquoise and …
New season, new décor. Our editors have made the redecorating process simpler — and more enjoyable — by hand-selecting these eclectic pieces 1. The 3D-printed Dino clothes rack from Finland’s Kayiwa banishes boredom from your wardrobe with its ultra-modern, colourful and made-to-order design www.materialise.com 2. Entertaining just got a bit artsier with the I Sensi …
It’s now possible to live in a rustic former chocolate factory on the edge of San Francisco Bay — and yes, it’s just as charming as it sounds. Whoever thought to reimagine a historic chocolate factory as a private residence club is either a genius or an architect of fairy tales, or perhaps a little …
EM Design’s Elizabeth Metcalfe and Nicole Webster give us the scoop on their latest residential project. At the core of Elizabeth Metcalfe Interiors and Design is a belief that living in beauty is transformative. From her warm and amiable personality to the serene and welcoming interiors she creates, Elizabeth Metcalfe gives new meaning to the …
Toronto’s latest design haven delivers exclusive luxury furnishings to discerning clientele with international design company Dorya. When Toronto-based Vanessa Di Girolamo first peeked through the window of a showroom at North Carolina’s High Point Market in 2012, she was immediately blown away by what she saw: a mahogany dining table and high-backed chairs studded with …
Maison Christian Lacroix’s exotic fabric and wallcoverings collection for Designers Guild tickles the imagination with a refreshing twist on unspoiled nature When one thinks of embellished, histrionic interiors that transform white spaces into magical settings, the house of Christian Lacroix instantly comes to mind. That’s because the couture label — born with an extravagant spirit and …
Winning an abundance of awards for her design finesse and starring as one of the entrepreneur judges on BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den, interior designer Kelly Hoppen has left her stylish mark across the creative spectrum. After decades of working her magic, the British firecracker launched Kelly Hoppen Interiors (KHI), a design firm with 40 creative …
Known for beautifying estates, businesses and luxury model homes, the principal of Albert David Design shares his unexpected formula for creating a flawless space According to David Arduini, the 26-year-old principal of Albert David Design Inc., interior design isn’t synonymous with a pretty room. His definition of the craft transcends this popular perception, claiming that …
In the early 1930s, Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw visited the opulent Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Calif. The former home of wealthy American businessman George Hearst, the 51-hectare estate contains a 165-room main building, three cottages and acres of gardens, pools, terraces and walkways. Upon his visit to Hearst Castle, Shaw described it as …
