I have a long list of things I feel guilty about — there’s the sorry state of my underwear drawer, the pile of table linens that’s been waiting to be ironed …
New finishes and features dominate kitchen design trends
Trends are trotted out and trumpeted as regularly as the seasons change, making them easy to identify. What’s harder to see is longer-term, slower-moving shifts in the way we live …
Smart thermostats make energy sense
Always love a Canadian success story. To that end, I give you two players in the smart thermostat market that are hot news. Get it, hot news? Ecobee (see pic …
Four things you can do with a milk frother
As someone who jealously protects the counterspace in an economically-sized kitchen (that’s code for small and cramped), I’m often loathe to add new gadgets and accessories. If I do, they …
New fabrics from chalk paint pioneer Annie Sloan
British designer Annie Sloan, best known for a line of beautifully coloured chalk paints that are incredibly versatile and easy to use, has just launched a new range of printed …