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Liven Up my Terrace with Flowers and Cooking Herbs
Today, my husband and I went to the farmers’ market to get our flowers and cooking herbs. For me, my terrace is not ready for summer until I put plants on my garden pots. I opted for low maintenance...
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The Art of Mixing Colors, Matching Forms in your Outdoor Space
If there is a place in your house where you can infuse an array of colors is your backyard. You use mostly in sunny days and at night under candle lights. Most manufacturer of outdoor tableware and...
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Natural Swimming Ponds
Jesper Larsson listed the swimming pond as one of his 2009 Design Top 5 trends on MoCo Loco. Still, finding a local expert and vendor in Canada or the United States for these chemical free swimming...
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An Outdoor Entertaining Space Like in The Movies
This feels truly like Hollywood, on a good way. Imagine how easy it should be to throw a party with such dramatic views as your backdrop. Yes, I am in awe with that Sunset Plaza house designed by...
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Fermob for Colorful Outdoor Furniture
The Fermob catalogue sells a wonderful lifestyle. It is based on joie de vivre and accessibility with a modern version of classic pieces. The stylist does that but at the same time, they capture the...
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DIY Games and a Beach for your Backyard
It is fun to play outside. And you do have to restrict your choices to outdoor games and sports. I have a thing for the classic games since people of all generations can play them. I found on Sunset...
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Revisiting Swimming Pool Trends on HGTV
For my monthly column on Style Sheet by HGTV Canada, I took a look at stunning, modern style swimming pools designed by architects. I would in heaven to get a pool like that in my backyard. Maybe one...
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Stunning Swedish Outdoor Hot Tub
This summer home is heaven on Earth. I do not know which view I prefer between the bathroom or the outdoor wood-fired hot tub. This is the summer house of a new star in the Swedish stylist scene...
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Vegetable Garden Tips
If you wish to grow your own vegetables this summer, remember that you increase your chances of success by planting your seeds in a raised garden bed. It is because raised beds provide better...
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Smart Kids Play Zones in Toronto Architect John Tong’s Home
You do not need to have kids to appreciate the space planning of this backyard. It’s unexpected, fun and practical! One of the a founding principal of 3rd Uncle Design, the architect John Tong built a...
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For The Birds: Modern Feeders
Rustic wooden birdfeeders are perfectly charming in a country garden, but they can ruffle the feathers of urban outdoor spaces with contemporary design leanings. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of...
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Sand Box by Day, Fire Pit by Night
photo: Tongue & Groove via Houzz I have a thing for clever use of space. And since space will only continue to be at premium, I feel that the future of the entire interior design industry passes...
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