Tag Archive | "Patio/Outdoor"
Toronto Islanders Open Their Homes
This weekend offers Toronto house junkies an opportunity to experience one of the city’s most precious jewels, the quaint, cottage-y neighbourhoods on Algonquin and Ward’s Islands. Dubbed the Toronto Island House and History Tour, the June 13 event has been organized by Grannies in Spirit, a group supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign, a project that has so far raised more than $7 million for African grandmothers and the children in their care. Last Sunday, I was lucky enough to enjoy a preview of three island homes with one of the tour organizers, Paulette Pelletier-Kelly.
Was Eddie Ross Here?
Thursday, April 29, 2010
American decorator, stylist and blogger extraordinaire Eddie Ross is recognized for his beautiful but vaguely fussy compositions and his knack for turning flea market finds into tabletop treasure. It's not for nothing he earned the nickname "Gramdma Eddie" on Top Design. Ross came immediately to mind when I spotted this lovely entry porch at 19 Maple Avenue in Rosedale. I think the scale and variety of the many planters is exceedingly well done.
Rosedale, I’m Gonna Miss Ya
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The carpet of blue Scilla (Siberian Squills) doesn't really make itself felt in the lead photo but it's jaw-dropping to behold in person. Every year, typically closer to May, the lawn at 67 Glen Road (corner of Elm Avenue) erupts in the most dazzling display of Prussian blue: add in the yellow Forsythia and pink and white magnolias and you've got a fine sight for winter weary eyes. How many years must it have taken to blanket the property so thoroughly?
Sign Language: Curry On
Sunday, October 18, 2009
This post has nothing to do with decorating but when I saw the sandwich board in front of Babur Indian Cuisine on Toronto's Queen Street West I laughed and laughed. What a delight to see someone take the ubiquitous Keep Calm and Carry On poster and spin it to such delicious advantage. Well done, Babur!
Do It Yourself: House Names and Numbers
Saturday, October 17, 2009
In the English tradition of naming houses, my Mom and Dad decided that "Idyllwood" wold be a fitting moniker for their 1928 Tudor-style home, which is set on the edge of an ancient, wooded ravine. And since you can't have a name without a sign, I set about creating an appropriate plaque with the help of Toronto's iCOPY Express, a local print and sign business. They cut the peel-and-stick letters while I waited for less than $20. Many homeowners use these vinyl cut letters to mark their house number and street name.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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