What Italy Taught Me About Timeless Design
My recent trip to the beautiful region of Puglia, Italy this July showed me how past history and present day design reflect each other.
Farmhouse Fresh: A look back at a project featured in Style at Home 2009
Long before social media made home transformations an everyday scroll, this project caught the attention of Style at Home magazine and was featured in its 2009 issue.
The Home Office: Designing a Space That Works Hard and Feels Good
The home office has evolved from a makeshift workspace into one of the most important rooms in the house.
Chic Design Ideas to Inspire You and Your Home
Creating a home that feels effortlessly chic doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about those thoughtful touches that make every day feel a little more luxurious, personal, and joyful.
5 Things You Need for Spring
Spring is in the air, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your home with playful colors, fresh textures, and a little seasonal whimsy.
How to Quickly Refresh a Kitchen
I feel inspired by making small changes that don't necessarily cost a lot but are definitely worth the spend.
Easter Cupcakes
Cupcakes are always more fun to me than cake, and do feel free to embellish the ganache with your own version of holiday charm!
Intentional Living Spaces
These intentional changes within our home can bring joy, harmony and peace.
Do you see a colored kitchen in your future?
2026 is going to change how we think about kitchen cabinetry. We’re loosening up, breaking a few rules, and having some fun with color.
Renovation Fever
It’s the beginning of a new year, and this may be the year you finally decide to take on that renovation you’ve been thinking about.
Best Side Magazine | Designing for Wine
Best Side Magazine | Jan/Feb 2026 - Jackie shares how today, the Niagara region is a world-class producer of wines, and as our appreciation for it grows, so does the desire to install perfect spaces to store, display, enjoy and share it at home.
Emerging Design Trends for 2026
Here are the standout trends you can expect to see in the coming year.
Cozy or Glam? Finding Your New Year’s Eve Vibe
As the year winds down, New Year’s Eve always seems to ask the same question: Are you staying in cozy, or are you stepping out glam?
Best Side Magazine | Emerging Trends 2026
Best Side Magazine | Nov/Dec 2025 - The direction in design for the coming year looks to be more muted, elegant, quieter than last year, and deeply personal.
6 Design Tips I’ve Been Sharing with Clients for Over 20 Years
Over the years, I’ve shared these same six tips with countless clients, and they continue to make a lasting difference in every project.
Canadian Home Decor Brands We Use and Love
I’m sharing 5 of my favourite Canadian business partners. Tried and true north!
A Fresh Start: My Go-To Green Smoothie
I like to start my mornings with something quick, healthy, and energizing — and for me, that’s a green smoothie.