New Press Links

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PHOTO BY PER KRISTIANSEN FOR HGTV

'RAINBOW HOTEL' ARTWORK BY 

JAMES ROBERT DURANT of LAUSBERG CONTEMPORARY

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HGTV - Tour of our Parkdale Victorian  (Thanks to Elana Safronsky and Per Kristiansen!)  Also see their FOLLOW-UP post from April 26th.

POSTCITY - David Chrystian's delicious new menu at VICTOR

THE TORONTO STAR - From the media launch at Hotel Le Germain

ADDED APRIL 21ST:

AZURE MAGAZINE - Thanks to Nelda Rodger and Diane Chan

TORONTO LIFE - those glazed shortrib and kimchi handrolls are so good!


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Happy Holidays!

It is perfect timing to have a few precious days to decompress and refocus, to spend time with family and friends, and to think about the new year ahead.  There is much to be grateful for!  There are a number of really exciting projects on the boards right now, and I am looking forward to the new posts in the weeks ahead.

Thanks to Emma from The Marion House Book for swinging by for coffee and a chat on her 'Hello Neighbour' tour.  See her post here.

Parkdale Victorian 3

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Thank you to Design Lines for the article in the Fall issue!  Finn O'Hara took great photos, Alex Bozikovic wrote the piece, and we enjoyed sharing the stories behind each of the design elements with the editors.

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The house is still very much a work in progress as we gradually refine all of the finishing details and renovate other areas.  It has certainly undergone a dramatic transformation already!  Our priority was to open it up as much as possible, with high ceilings, bright white walls, simple lines, a sensible plan, and a beautiful new engineered walnut floor that flows throughout the ground level.  The rest - one detail at a time...

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One clarification: The Jens Risom inspired bench is a 3rd Uncle piece for the Drake Hotel.

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 CUSHIONS BY BEV HISEY, WOVEN BASKET FROM HOLLACE CLUNY,

LARGE SCALE ARTWORK BY JF

Parkdale Victorian Reno_Garden

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This tiny pocket garden has been designed with cedar fences and furniture, cedar planter boxes at bench height filled with tomatoes and herbs, and a little Japanese maple tree, making the most of a small space. The garage on the lane will be converted to a working studio and gym.

Parkdale Victorian Reno

A work in progress, this is a tiny Victorian in Parkdale, Toronto.  The ground floor was completely gutted, exposing the original douglas fir joists and removing dividing walls to create a loft-like space within a narrow footprint.  Walnut floors and white walls further maximize the perception of height and light.