Cool home decor ideas for the hot summer months
I love Toronto’s warm summer months, though we haven’t had that many scorching days; I haven’t even put my air conditioning on yet! There’s still time though because August can get really hot! In California (where I also design), we’ve had some very hot,
All About Patio Furniture
It’s getting warm which means it is almost time to enjoy your patio. You’ve already got the area sectioned off and the design placement for your dream space but now you have to buy the actual furniture. The question is, where do you start?There’s a
New homes in Vaughan earn LEED Platinum status
A joint effort by the Building Industry and Land Development Associate (BILD) and Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) has earned the designation of Platinum in the Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Canada for Homes program by the Canada
Menkes builds the first LEED Silver home in Halton Hills
With the beginning of the year still on our minds, we’ve noticed that sustainable design in the home industry has surpassed being a trend and is quickly becoming the norm. If it’s not the norm, it’s surely becoming very important to homebuyers,
Will the GTA Ever Build Atop its Transportation Hubs?
Since transportation has been a top priority for commuters in every city, all over the world, for as long as we can remember, it was only a matter of time before architects drew up a design that builds directly over major transportation hubs.With the
Varley: Coming Soon to Unionville
Recently, Tribute Communities began accepting registrations for their new Markham community, Varley Condominium Residences.The design of VarleyOn August 2, 2013, Tribute released the first rendering of Varley via Twitter (@mytributehome).Varley will be a
Stop Putting it Off - it’s Time for Spring Cleaning!
When it comes to organization, I’m definitely no role-model, but if there is one thing I do know, it’s my cleaning products! Designed to make our lives easier, just one wipe at a time, my appreciation for these innovations is based on a multi-purpose
Bside at Minto Westside is coming later this fall!
Earlier this summer, Minto Westside at Front and Bathurst in Toronto was the talk of the town for a number of reasons: Minto announced a 2-year rental guarantee program, the building design is outstanding, and the Westside Market opened up! Now, the
Streetcar Safety Murals may be coming to Toronto!
Following the full day of speakers and panels at re:Public - NXT City’s Public Space Symposium, I attended the after-party where the NXT City Prize was presented! The panel of five jurors included Shauna Levy, President of Design Exchange; Lachlan
Are you attending the Nautique preview opening?
Last month, we posted about Adi Development Group’s first high-rise condo development in Burlington, Nautique Lakefront Residences. What did we say about it? Oh yeah, we said that Nautique marks the beginning of a design renaissance for the city, and
