Eclectic Modern With a Bit of Soul

Last spring I met the coolest lady who needed help refurbishing her sofa. To say the sofa was eclectic would have been a wee bit of an understatement. However, it held many memories and was fundamentally an interesting piece. So I took some photos, we picked some fabric and paint, and we were off.

But this wasn't the last of the design; the room needed some soul after she had gone through the process of de-cluttering and removing several pieces of furniture. My client was so funky it was a welcome challenge to try to marry her eclectic style of travel chachkas with her desire for a "really modern" room with “lots of colour”!

The turning point for the design was when it came out that my client had a hobby - she was an amateur photographer! We went straight to her computer and low and behold, before me were hundreds of editorial and gallery quality images!! I knew I was in for an interesting ride. I immediately paired her with my dear friend (also a photographic artist) who happens to have a Giclée printing machine in his basement.

With art as our inspiration we moved forward with re-hauling this room into an accurate reflection of my clients character; eclectic modern with soul. Following are the results:

Before De-Cluttering & Furniture Removal

Before Room Design

After



The Art is in the Hanging

Last week we had the task of hanging art for a discerning client.  Many people think there are rules you must follow; however, when it comes to hanging art, rules are made to be broken. 
To take on the task, we knew that our not-so-skilled hands could not meet the challenge.  So, we called in an expert.  We called in Kent Southwell of Kent Picture Framing here in Vancouver.  He was up for the challenge!

His easy going professional manner was met with quick and expertise hanging.  This guy knows his stuff. 

If you're ever in the market for hanging art - he's your guy.  We will no longer go anywhere else!

Thanks Kent!

We're currently scheduled to take professional photographs of the results...stay tuned...

Bastille Day, July 14, 2011

Whether you are a Francophone or just someone with Joie de Vivre, today is the 222nd anniversary of the troop invasion of the French prison in Bastille that was pivotal in ending the French Revolution in 1789. But is it acceptable to say, "Happy Bastille Day"? Well, to some descendants of the French Imperial Court that would be like saying, "Happy day your ancestors were caught and beheaded".

In France, it is actually not customary to give any salutation on this day. But if you find yourself wishing to cheer something aloud, a "Joyeux le quatorze juillet", which translates to "Happy Fourteenth of July!", would be a safe bet. Or even better, a simple “Bonne fête!” will suffice.

Regardless, today is a day of celebrating! Here's our take on some fun and delicious french must-haves:

Best Indoor/Outdoor Chairs

The Designer Bar: Best Indoor/Outdoor Chairs: "Oooooh laaalaaa! It's so exciting out there. So many cool outdoor chairs this year that are equally as functional indoors. The colours ar..."