Busy week, so just enough time to offer a sneak peek of some of the strikingly lovely stone surfaces I’ve come across over the last few days. I rolled them …
interior design
How to use classic lamps to solve common lighting problems
Here’s a quick fun thing if you’re looking to goof around online for few minutes. Let’s consider two examples of classic lamps reimagined by Montreal-based Globe Electric, which makes affordable …
Checklist for what makes a great office supply store
Let’s use Staples, the retail giant that’s dominated the Canadian business landscape for years, as a case study. First off, I give them high marks for style, with office furniture …
The new generation of stylish smart locks enhance home security
For a relatively small investment, a smart-home lock system can improve life at home by eliminating one of its greatest littles annoyances—misplacing front door keys. How elaborate the set-up becomes …
When a special rug drives design direction
After years of reflecting the Hygge-esque esthetic that floor covering should be a discreet neutral, statement rugs that refuse to sit quietly on the floor are having a moment. It …