The Travel Aficionado What is a gallery wall? Many people would answer this question by simply saying, “A photo collage of friends and family.” While this is a correct answer, it is not the only one. A gallery wall can consist of framed photos of anyone or anything. It can be made up of an assortment of frames of all shapes, sizes and colours. They can even be customized for any interests or hobbies. This week’s décor tip is for the world travellers, the adventurous hearts and the culture buffs. There are only so many jars of sand and sea...

Shopping for new furniture is always an exciting experience! At the same time, it can be a very tiring task. If you are planning to buy furniture in the near future, here are some helpful questions to make the process a little easier! Who will be using the space? Is this space primarily for you, your children, your friends and family? Obviously for personal space, you have more leeway in choosing a style or fabric. However, if you’re sharing the space with others, their needs and preferences have to be addressed as well. To better visualize the full scale of...

Shopping for new furniture is exciting! It can be challenging, but when conducted properly, it's not! Before beginning to look for your next show piece, consider the following tips to make your endeavours a whole lot easier: Remember to measure your room, access hallways and elevators, doorways, stairs and ceiling heights. – Your furniture needs to fit; both in the new space and en route to its designated spot! Understand the scale of the furniture as seen in-store. Even though a piece may appear “just right” it could end up much too large for your room. (Remember step one!) Bring...