Jenna Rose

I adore these Jenna Rose pillow covers, storage bags and (my personal favourite) ottomans --like the Granville above-- created by talented Canadian designer Jenna Greenberg. Available at Mooncruise Gallery in Vancouver...

Lines by Davis

lines by: davis, wonderful works of textile design by Canadian talent Davis Khounnoraj


Bags and pillows and cards, oh my!...

100% LoooLo

Gorgeous new pillows made from organic, sustainable fabric at LoooLo, designed by Joanna Notkin in Toronto. I talked about Looolo's beautiful textiles back in January... and I have to say I am continuously impressed with their eco-chic designs. Looolo lovely... (:

No-Peep Birds for Your Nest

Oona the Owl, Owl Always Love You
Leona, Vintage Bald Eagle
Blue Jean Diane
Pink Debbie
Amanda Jean is a whirlwind of craft talent who lives in a cozy little nook here in Victoria. I adore these whimsical pillow creations, and I love how each of the pillows has a description laden with off-the-wall humour... "Debbie has a pet turtle and collects stamps..."
Sort of like receiving a Cabbage Patch Kid all over again!

A Profusion of Pillowy Pattern

Oh la la... spring has blossomed!

J'aime this very pretty Blomsterpude ("Bloom Pillow") from Créme de la créme a la Edgar in Copenhagen

Hugga Hunk

Introduce some snuggletime enjoyment to your sacred space... rest your pretty head on this velvety soft image. I am lovin' this plush brown Beefcake cushion from Trishan and Hank for Trishank Design based in Toronto...
"Perfect for the couch potato or meathead muscle freak..."
Totally touchable!

Botanical Love

Oh, Amenity!
Spring is definitely near when beautiful nature-inspired wildflower, willow, and branch prints pop up at Homewerx in Vancouver.
Here is a smidgen of that delightfully organic and handmade nouveau goodness from Nicole Chiala and Kristina de Corpo at Amenity...

(left) Cream + Gold Dragonfly Bag
(below) Willow Flat Print

(left) Flax + Gold
(right) Blush + Cocoa
(below) Cream + Cocoa Organic Bloom Duvet

Spring and New Beginnings

Tolly Pillows in Avocado and Almond
Thee gorgeous Tolly line from the Spring collection of pillows from OM in Montreal... the designs are inspired by the natural landscape of Tollygunge club in Kolkata, India

Oorbee Roy will be moving to Toronto soon, and she posted some gorgeous pictures of her Montreal home on her blog... a sublime reflection of her exquisite taste! Wow!

Invasion Toile

Toile With A Twist pillow from the funky and original Up to You in Toronto...
Here's a spin on the classic toile print... traditional stitching meets contemporary quirkiness. All pillows are hand embroidered and one of a kind. Shown is a close-up of the "Alien Field" print.
The toile invaders from outer space...

An Uncertain Future, designs by Amrita

The historic Hudson's Bay Building of Victoria
Restoration of the landmark four-storey Georgian Revival building was recently approved (postcard image from Victoria's Victoria via UVic)



Endangered Structures pillows created by Canadian designer Amrita Takhar and Andrea Chin.
The designs represent a sampling of the many endangered iconic buildings of Canada:
The Bata Shoe Headquarters in Toronto, the Lighthouses of the East and West Coast, Grain Elevators of the Prairies (and BC's Interior such as downtown Creston), and the Igloos of our North
Once prominent landmarks, these famous heritage sites are all threatened due to deconstruction, neglect, lack of heritage status and conservation, and climate change.
The patterns below are on the reverse side of each pillow...



Amrita's stylish way to draw attention to the need for preservation of the past...

Explaining the Afflatus

I often wonder where designers get ideas for their collections.
Where art thy divine afflatus...? What is the information behind the inspiration... the thoughts, imagination, insight and ingenuity?
Kravet Canada has some gorgeous comparative images explaining just that...

A Noodle of an Idea

As I type this I can't help but notice my ho-hum light fixture casting a wearisome, lacklustre glow in my kitchen.
I think it might be time to add some oomph and personality to my cherished cooking space... a project might just be in the works. Pick out a fav image, transfer it to transparency film, and adhere it to the outside of my existing shade... oh, I can feel the excitement building! (Reminds me of the moooi lamp impressions I posted on a while back...)
I do love to bring a bit of the outdoors into my home... this funky leaf motif lamp shade is just so sweet. It's from Noodle, a super cool shop in the UK -- they also make the most gorgeous cushions. Their design swatches are enough to exalt the spirit, stir the heart, and stimulate the imagination. Très inspiring indeed...

Big Genes & Tiny Sprout

Cutesy and creepy all at the same time!
The Genetically Modified Friends collection:
Potato heads (and eyes!), jumbotron Asparaguses, supersized Strawberries, and Pea pals in a pod
Fruit and veggies never looked so... um, cuddlesome and troublesome
Hand modified, er, made by Katy at tiny sprout in Toronto

Spring is Hope

Trés cool... celebrate the love!

Spring is near... oh dear, oh dear! Yes indeed, I see the silver lining on that ominous black cloud looming on the horizon.
Lovely things de la charming Inspire Co. How sweet spring is when you see new life... the Fawn Pillow and Peter Cotton Tail Mini Pillow, handmade with vintage fabrics.