Coming as they do from fashion stars Kate and Laura Mulleavy, we think it’s fair to call The Rug Company’s newest offerings completely beyond. The siblings behind celebrated clothing and accessories line Rodarte dipped their collective toe into home design with a line of distinct rugs, available now. The collection has a characteristic artistic method […]
This picture reminds me of the lofty house I always desired in college (still do, actually). The shot features one of Bouclair’s new bed linen patterns, Tivoli (so new, it’s not on the site yet). I believe it’s a ideal print to jazz up a dreary dorm room. It’s similar to designer Orla Kiely’s signature stem print. […]
submission by Steve Nutt – “NuttSoft Ltd has introduced a device called DigiNet that connects to any alarm system and sends its alarm signals over IP. It can send to conventional monitoring centres if they choose to support it, however, it has been developed to work with the virtual monitoring Centre in the UK. DigiNet […]
before the new Anthropologie store opened last week in Toronto, I was there with professional photographer Michael Graydon to shoot the interior for the August issue. A full year ago, the news that one of our preferred U.S. shops was lastly concerning Canada rang with home & Home’s halls as well as we’ve been anticipating […]
In the second of our new “My Automated Home” series, Richard Farthing takes us on a tour of his green open source House. On a budget of less than £600 the Linux setup looks after property whilst keeping an eye on the carbon footprint too. read on for the free software recommendations, the Joggler photos, […]
Upping your home’s curb appeal doesn’t have to be a major undertaking. find everything you need to give your front door a quick face-lift and turn it into a welcoming place. You’ll get our top picks for exterior lights, house numbers, doormats, plant pots, benches, mailboxes and more. Cast aluminum. 4 1⁄2″ h. Approx. $25 […]
The first long weekend of the season is coming up, and like many of us, I can’t get outdoor living off my mind! Thankfully, the stores are well-stocked with all-weather furniture and accessories, making it the ideal time to plan a dream outdoor space (or, if you already have a good set-up, just revitalize a […]
begin your spring embellishing by dressing up a blank wall with painted plates. This weekend job is a excellent method to inject bursts of colour into a space without breaking the bank. By utilizing ordinary white porcelain dishes that you paint yourself, you can select any type of combination you like — as well as […]
I was saddened to hear that Canada lost one of its greatest design icons on Thursday when Vancouver-based architect Arthur Erickson died. It was around this time two years ago, just as flip-flops were being dusted off, that I was working on a story for our special best of Canada issue of house & home […]
hey everybody, Pier 1 has just released some fantastic products for the upcoming season! I’m especially loving a few of the items in the 2010 line up, so check ‘em out! First a fresh and modern take on the wing chair. I’m digging the simple, nature-inspired print and soothing colourway. Annie Wing Back Chair, $350. […]