Creating a theme for a special time of the year is such fun because it allows you to focus on the sheer creativity of being in that moment.

In preparation for the holiday season, I have come up with some essential items to have on hand, so your home looks polished and ready for the busy times ahead.

A question I always get asked is when should you use a designer for a project?

Jackie Glass transforms an abandon garden shed on her property into a Designer’s Garden Studio.

It’s not every day we need to set an impressive formal table for our family and guests, but it’s Christmas and the one time of year that calls for pulling out all the stops.

Every holiday season I look forward to creating and buying fragrant seasonal florals and plants for myself and my clients.

A well-planned layout is crucial to create an easy flow in a spacious open-plan kitchen designed for more than one cook and lots of family and friends!

There are literally hundreds of blacks and whites to choose from. I’m always asked for my favourites. Below, you’ll find my go-to list that never lets me down. They range from warm to cool so there’s something for everyone.

Decorating with black and white is on designers radar these days. We’re taking our cue from the fashion industry where black and white has always been a way of life and not a passing trend. Just like the little black dress or black slacks paired with a crisp white shirt, black and white are time-honoured classics.

When I celebrated Christmas for the first time in my new home, we had just moved in a few days before Christmas and I didn’t have time to think about a specific holiday style or colour scheme.