What sells well at the moment? Despite the overall economic downturn, some areas of the art market are performing extremely well. This has come as a surprise to many people, as usually the art market suffers during times of economic decline. This recession, however, has seen consumers seeking refuge in luxury items and brands, gold …
"It’s never too late to be who you were meant to be,” says interior designer and lifestyle expert Moll Anderson. This phrase, a personal favourite of hers, is from her first book, Change Your Home, Change Your Life (Thomas Nelson, 2006), a saying that echoes the words of renowned author George Eliot, and one that …
For Los Angeles-based designers Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield, beautifying spaces isn’t about dedicating blueprints to particular times or places. It’s about expressing relationships: affairs between scale and texture, vocabularies of colour and proportion. It’s about unions of the old and the new – the modern and vintage – or what the design pair has …
Whether renting or buying, these works fuse life with splendour and an artist’s unique view of life. 1. In Mark Strutt’s “Big Thinkers,” dark cracks and wrinkles contrast the soft dirt-covered faces on a pair of solemn elephants, allowing the audience to share a simple moment of peaceful intrigue with two serene giants. www.thefocusgallery.ca 2. …
It was a right royal night in 2008 when Tricia Guild found out that the Queen was appointing her to design a collection of fabrics and wall coverings influenced by the dignified décor of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. “I was pretty shocked and a little nervous, but delighted to have been chosen,” says Guild, …
When your childhood is chock-full of globetrotting excursions alongside your diplomat father, exposing your inquisitive mind to the sights, sounds and styles of foreign cities and cultures, you acquire a certain aptitude for all things fashionable. This first hand experience was a central facet in interior designer Moe Razi’s growth, and a pillar of her …
If your home is in need of a makeover, relish in the wonders of these fantastic fixtures, stirring settings and delightful designers. 1. France’s contemporary coastal charm makes Muse Hôtel De Luxe a temple of desired décor, providing ample inspiration for your home. www.muse-hotels.com 2. This Frozen Water sculpture by Amanda Brisbane adds a cool, …
Italian isles, Spanish manors and Parisian apartments are just a few luxurious accomodations for you to peruse. Kleinburg, Ont. Developing commercial and residential properties since 1979, Quintessa Homes’ latest venture – Kleinberg Reserve “on the boulevard” – offers spectacular residences amidst a private, green backdrop, yet is within arm’s reach of all the amenities of …
The pulse of Italian Renaissance beats between the walls of Martin Daniel Interiors’ Classique gallery, captivating clients with the cultural influences of handcrafted furniture that resonates authentic European artistry. Surrounded by baroque subtleties, gilded exotic woods and exquisite fabrics, enter a disarming romance where furniture is the isolated object of desire. “You look at the …
From the ultra-modern to the classically glamorous, these world-class hotels are designed by renowned designers and will leave you breathless. Armani Hotel Dubai The world’s tallest building Burj Khalfia awaits the hyper-luxurious Armani Hotel Dubai. Each intricate and stylish feature is selected by Giorgio Armani to encapsulate his elegant vision down to the smallest detail. …
