Anyone feeling dirty?! This is definitely on my bucket list of projects to install at the cottage. Outdoor showers are such a great addition around any pool, but they easily can become a focal feature in your own little piece of paradise. There has been an increasing request to add outdoor showers in our designs, […]

Nothing makes me happier than grabbing a coffee and a bunch of magazines on a Sunday morning, and sifting through a little creative eye candy. House & Home, Dwell, House & Garden, even the Food & Drink. One day I stumbled upon this man, Patrick Dougherty and his WOW stick work art sculptures. Wanting to […]

Stepping back into the past with a modern edge, Bevolo Gas & Electric light fixtures are reminiscent of classic New Orleans style, and add a whole new element of light to the modern home.  This all-around lighting design and planning company specializes in copper gas and electric lighting fixtures, having hundreds of lights to suit […]

Modpools is starting to make it’s mark here in Canada and the USA, as a new alternative to swimming using re-purposed Shipping Containers. Relocatable, customizable, and minimal footprint required, Modpools are a great option that sets up in minutes. Their efficient heaters can increase water temperature at 10°f/hour in 14°f weather and can easily control temperature, […]

Well this is a tough one…I think these shed’s are far too pretty to be a garden shed. Although it started as an edgy, alternative option to a cool storage shed, these structures from Modern-Shed have transformed the way we look at secondary structures for our home. With more people working remotely, or wanting a private […]

Started by landscape designer and plant fanatic Todd Holloway out of BC, he was constantly on the hunt for quality planters that could withstand our complex Canadian climate. Falling short every time, he decided to give it a go and create something that could stand the test of time and offer an design edge to […]

Well it's about time someone made some super cool lights for outdoors. Talk about bringing your indoors out....I had to double check that some of these were ok for outdoor living. Lumens has made it happen, with their "Scandinavian-meets-Californian modern style" vibe. More and more I am looking for ways to truly create that 'live [...]
With spring continuing to drag on into J-U-L-Y, not everyone is hoping for warmer, dryer weather. Rachel Dein, a plaster and concrete artist out of London, embraces the spring weather as it provides the perfect medium for her plant-based art. She's out and about, foraging her favourite materials - wildflowers. Then, acting quickly, she gently [...]
For my 35th birthday this year, my best & oldest friend Emilie bought me a yearly pass the for Royal Botanical Gardens. Her and I used to attend all the time when we were kids, and I literally haven't been since. I've lived in Hamilton for 4 years now, and I practically drive past it [...]
Starting your own business forces you to explore every inch of your creative genius and miraculously make it all ebb and flow together. Everyone has grand ideas for their business, and we would all love to hire the best designers out there to make that all happen. As a designer myself, you realize the importance [...]
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