In honour of Earth Day, here are a few eco-friendly cleaning tips to keep in mind as you go about your spring cleaning. Use micro-fibre cleaning cloths instead of paper towels or rags. Select products with EcoLogo certification (check out the Guide to Less Toxic Products for suggestions). DownEast cleaning products are a good Atlantic Canadian [...] More »
A little inspiration for your spring decorating. Switch out your regular cushions and pillows for something a bit more playful and bright. I love these chic toss cushions from Henry Road. More »
On our Facebook fanpage this week, I’m giving away a copy of the Nova Scotia Guide to Frugal Living by Carol McDougall AND a copy of Ecoholic Home: the Greenest, Cleanest and Most Energy-Efficient Information Under One (Canadian) Roof by Adria Vasil. The Nova Scotia Guide to Frugal Living (published by Nimbus) is a veritable hodgepodge of tips, [...] More »
I just heard today that we’re a finalist for two Atlantic Journalism Awards. Our Fall 2009 cover is nominated in the “Atlantic Magazine—Best Cover” category and our Winter 2009 cover story, “Divine Intervention” is up for the “Atlantic Magazine—Best Article” award. Our Fall 2009 cover was shot by Mike Dembeck and it depicts a contemporary home [...] More »
Here are a few of my favourite stool designs. Clockwise from top left, the butterfly stool by Sori Yanagi (via egodesign.ca), the tickle black bar stool by Zuo Modern Canada (via gowfb.ca), the Arp stool by Karim Rashid from PURE design in Edmonton (via canadiandesignresource.ca), and a vintage draftsman’s stool by Restoration Hardware (via restorationhardware.com). More »
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