An Interview with Linda Ridgeway of Bubble Taps
Did you know that many career changes are made when you reach your 50’s?
Leisurewear at Home
We all know how important it is for us to have some sort of fitness routine. I have tried over the years to fit in at least 1 hour in the gym each week.
Do you enjoy traveling?
I must admit I am a bit like Eugene Levy in his show "The Reluctant Traveller" because I can relate!
My Love Affair with White
I love white. Always have. From the beginning of my career when everyone was slipcovering and creating neutral living spaces to now when a beautiful white room can still make me catch my breath.
The 3 Perfect Red Lip Colors
Have you ever struggled to find the perfect red lip color? If you are like me, I have more red lipsticks in my make up drawer than needed.
Using a Designer
A question I always get asked is when should you use a designer for a project?
Where Fashion Inspires Home
Show me an awards show and I am watching the pre-show red carpet walk! It is such fun to see everyone dressed to the nines and to pick my favourites of the night.
Online Finds
I have a guilty admission to make-during Covid, like so many people, I began to shop on-line a lot. I landed on the Dynamite website although in truth, I had rarely shopped in their stores.
Spring Clean
Spring is one of my favorite seasons. I absolutely love hearing the birdsong, seeing the tiny buds grow almost daily on trees and plants, and smelling the earthiness of the ground as it thaws.
Embracing the Bob
Like so many women right now, I have been embracing the bob haircut. More and more women are cutting their hair these days and the bob seems more popular than ever.
Opening Up About Renovations
Renovations are a big part of my design work. When I first start working with a client who is thinking about renovating their home, I always want to hear about their “big” picture.
7 Days Since My Surgery
Tomorrow will be seven days since my surgery. And I was giving some thought to what I have observed during these days.
Landscaping
We have been working on a long overdue exterior landscaping plan with DeKortes…
The Big Finish
In this issue, Design Contributor Jackie Glass shares expert insights on the final styling of living spaces and how to pull your look together seamlessly.
6 Secrets for a Home Renovation Project
Whenever you are about to embark on a renovation either big or small, it is important to make sure you have all the details of the project from start to finish.
Wine Pairing Lesson
To compliment my Tomato Tart Recipe, I sat down with wine expert, Andrew Brooks of Back 10 Cellars, for a lesson on wine pairing.
Upcoming Trends
While we may not have a designated Design Week like the fashion industry has in order to tout the new trends coming down the runway, there are some exciting new ideas coming your way for 2024.
5 Simple Designer Tips to Update Your Space
Expert Jackie Glass answers Lena's viewer question about updating a formal living and dining room.
How I Redesigned the Glenerin Inn & Spa
Expert Jackie Glass was the designer on the Glenerin Inn's renovation project, giving the 1927 building an elevated look.