Style At Home Canada March 2022 - Vol.25 No.02 (Digital)

IN THE PINK CREATE IMPACT WITH ONE COLOUR BY LAYERING OBJECTS OF DIFFERENT SHAPES AND WITH SUBTLE COLOUR VARIATIONS IN MATTE AND GLOSSY FINISHES. WE EVEN SERVED PINK-HUED FOOD – BEETS ARE IDEAL FOR COLOURING RICE OR PASTA. ROMANTIC FASHION AS IN HAUTE COUTURE, IT’S THE DETAILS THAT MAKE THE ORDINARY EXTRAORDINARY. DELIGHT THE EYE WITH PASTRIES ADORNED WITH FROSTING ROSES AND HEARTS, AND ADD REAL ROSES TO PINK-TINGED GLASSWARE. WE EVEN “PLANTED” CANDY FLOWERS IN STEMMED GLASSES FILLED WITH PINK HIMALAYAN SALT.…

INGREDIENTS MAKES 4 1¼ cups buttermilk3 tbsp vegetable oil1 tbsp vanilla1 large egg yolk1½ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar2 tsp baking powder¼ tsp salt3 large egg whites½ tsp cream of tartar4 tbsp Orange-Infused Maple Syrup (see recipe below) DIRECTIONS In large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, vanilla and egg yolk. Add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well to form batter. Set aside. In separate large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar using electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into reserved batter. Grease large skillet and interiors of four 3-inch round metal cookie cutters (at least 1½ inches in height). Place cookie cutters in skillet and heat over low heat. Fill cookie cutters with batter three-quarters of the way full. Cover skillet and cook until batter is…

The Picardie’s faceted shape was inspired by 19th-century French crystal glassware. “Use it like a hammer, drop it, hit it, take it from ice to boiling water.” So boasts an early tag line for France’s “unbreakable” glassware brand, Duralex, founded in 1945. You might think those claims seem a tad far-fetched, but this durable design classic holds up. Butterfingers among us will be happy to know the tempering process makes Duralex glassware 2½ times stronger than ordinary glass, plus it will handle temperature swings from -15°C to 100°C with aplomb. The Duralex Picardie tumbler is a firm fave in France and is still made in the city of La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin in the Loire Valley. Rightly called the quintessential French bistro glass, it’s a fixture of France’s café culture, with a tulip shape…

“Tommy Smythe, I need you so badly!” That’s what multiplatinum singer, songwriter, actor, author and animal rights activist Jann Arden said after attempting to furnish her Toronto condo. Jann, who lives in Alberta, travels regularly to Toronto for work and was sick of staying at hotels. “I bought the condo just before the pandemic and plunked in some furniture,” she says. “It looked so dull, I thought I might as well be back in a hotel room.” A Tommy Smythe intervention was needed ASAP. “Jann and I have been friends for years. She is one in a kajillion,” says Tommy, co-founder of TOM Interior Design Studio. “She’s a hoot-and-ahalf, and her condo was crying out for some femininity and a bit of her rock-and-roll personality.” Tommy and lead designer Laura Fremont’s plan…

Whether you’re livin’ large in a spacious suburban bedroom or keeping it cozy in a 500-square-foot condo, we all want a blissful sleep retreat. But that doesn’t mean your bedroom needs to look like a hotel room. This is your private space, where you should feel free to amplify your personal style. Follow along, and I’ll show you sleep-easy decorating tips and tricks that come in all sizes! Any & Every No matter the size of their bedroom, whenever I ask people to describe their perfect version, they usually start with key components – a super comfy bed, crisp sheets and storage. Then come the decorating dreams. Some want bold pattern while others want soothing neutrals; still others want dark, enveloping colour. There is no right or wrong when it comes to…

Designing a home that’s both a nurturing environment and beautiful isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that’s taken on even greater significance in the last two years. Whether we’re just noticing our homes more (because we’re spending so much time there) or we’re craving a sense of calm serenity within its walls, we’re increasingly aware that a healthy, harmonious home affects our mental and emotional well-being. If you find yourself moving your favourite chair to capture the sunlight better or dreaming up an entirely new spa-like bathroom, you know what we mean – and we’re with you! For inspiration, we’ve put together an overview of approaches to design that centre well-being, not to suggest you replicate any particular style, but to help you explore the question: what makes you…

Alicia Ruach is an interior designer whose work goes beyond aesthetics – she wants the rooms she creates to bring her clients peace, calm and positive emotions. As owner of the Toronto-based Alicia Ruach Design + Co., her goal is to help clients create unique spaces that reflect their personal style and improve their physical and mental well-being, as well as make design choices that are healthy for humans and the planet. With such a unique focus, we wanted to learn more about how she designs beautiful, personal homes that feed the soul. KL: What is holistic design and what makes your practice unique? AR: Holistic interior design is about creating authentic spaces that connect to the identity of the end user to support their physical, spiritual and mental well-being. It involves…

Homeowners and custom-home builders Carlo and Nicole Muia wanted a clean, contemporary look for their King City, Ont., home. They also craved big, open, flexible-use spaces that would be clearly visible from each other. But keeping multipurpose rooms tidy and organized can be challenging, says Jennifer Backstein, especially with young kids (the couple have two). Tasked with designing the interiors for the whole house, she helped Carlo and Nicole mastermind storage solutions to keep things clutter-free. The key, says Jennifer, is planning. “A common conversation I have with clients is discussing exactly what they have to store,” she says. “My goal is to make it easy for them to tidy up and keep things out of sight.” Here’s how she helped the Muia family keep clutter at bay, in the…

The bones of this home theatre were already there when her clients bought their house in Oakville, Ont., says designer Kate Davidson of Kate + Co. Design. It really just needed the star treatment. Taking her cue from a quartet of celebrity portraits by Michelle Vella, an artist the owners know and admire, Kate added an ensemble cast of cushions in coordinating colours and textures, then set the scene with a giant black-and-white mural of the Hollywood Hills. But the real star of the show is the gigantic custom sofa, which can seat up to 13 movie fans easily; its 44-inch depth is comfy enough to sit through a double feature – or several. Set Dressing Sliding walnut veneer doors allow the homeowners to open the room up to the rest of…

Okay, maybe a home can’t be described as an extrovert. But, in the world of houses, this one – with its pink-hued razzle-dazzle entry rug, jubilant lighting and ultra-fab finishes – is definitely the life of the party. Huge windows keep the natural light dancing, and sleek black walls and cabinetry play bold backup to the home’s fun chorus of pinks, lavenders, blues and reds. “This client is cool and funky. She loves colour and has hot pink highlights in her hair,” says designer Jodie Rosen. “She also has three kids, ages 12 to 16.” So, a fun factor was a must. Jodie’s take? Why not elevate the fun-and-colour mood by embedding it in a super-tailored and classic, almost glamorous, aesthetic? Working with her team, Jodie used bold expanses of…

“I figured all this house needed was a little lipstick to make it look better,” says Edwina Grittani, recalling her first visit to the 1940s fixer-upper in Ontario’s Prince Edward County. “But during the inspection, the realtor just stood in the kitchen, shaking his head. Obviously, lipstick fixes were not going to be enough – this place would need major surgery!” But she and partner Ousama Rawi bought it anyway. “I refer to the house as the Onion House because of the astounding layers of wallpaper, flooring, ceiling tiles, drywall and carpeting we had to peel away,” says Edwina. Undaunted, she and Ousama stuck with it. Noting the home’s quirky layout, they embraced it. Discovering its fire damage, they erased it. And turning to lawn sales and salvage shops, they DIYed…

After 10 years of making do with an outdated floor plan, one Toronto family is finally jumping for joy – not just because their home’s new layout is swish, but also because there’s finally room enough to jump in the first place! “When the family bought the house, its super-narrow first floor was chopped up into several rooms, including a formal living room,” explains Michelle Hurley. But “formal” is the last thing you’d call the fun-loving foursome who live here. “They’re always laughing and dashing around together,” says the designer. “So we eliminated the living room and removed every wall on the main floor. That let us fit in a spacious kitchen at the home’s centre.” It’s tucked between a dining space with a vibrant banquette on one side and…

TOMATO TART SERVES 6 PLATING 6 Almond & Hazelnut Tart Shells (see below)1½ cups Herbed Hazelnut Dip (see below)1 recipe Marinated Tomatoes (see below)2 cups basil leavesEdible blossoms and herbs, for garnish 6 Almond & Hazelnut Tart Shells (see below) 1½ cups Herbed Hazelnut Dip (see below) 1 recipe Marinated Tomatoes (see below) 2 cups basil leaves Edible blossoms and herbs, for garnish Strain the tomatoes from the olive oil (reserving the oil) and top each tart with approximately ¼ cup tomatoes. Drizzle the olive oil marinade over the tart and plate. Garnish with basil leaves, edible blossoms and herbs. ALMOND & HAZELNUT TART SHELLS MAKES 6 SHELLS ¾ cup raw hazelnuts¾ cup ground raw almonds3 tbsp potato starch2 tbsp tapioca starch1 tsp salt½ tsp black pepper2 sprigs thyme, leaves picked1 tsp agave or maple syrupOlive oil, for tart…

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