06 Saturday Oct 2012
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accessories, Art, Color, decor, design, Home, Inspiration, interiors
“Freedom”, by Busy Bee Studios
I’ve recently added some beautiful new mixed media pieces by Busy Bee Studios to the store. Their deep, rich colors are perfect for warming up any space.
I love the tender, soulful feeling of “Freedom” (above) and the modern elegance of “Doors” shown below.
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06 Thursday Sep 2012
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I’d like to introduce you to the work of Toronto visual artist Susy Martins. Besides being incredibly original, Susy’s creations are so soft and ethereal, they almost take your breath away.
20 Friday Jul 2012
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I’m visiting Ann Arbor, Michigan for a few days and paid a visit to the renowned Ann Arbor Art Fair. Now in its 53rd year, it is a well established destination for artists and art lovers from all over North America.
04 Wednesday Jul 2012
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If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you may have picked up on my love of flowers. I just love an abundance of bright, colourful blooms and the cheerful, lively impression they make, both indoors and out.
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19 Monday Mar 2012
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accessories, Art, artist, biography, design, Home, Life, Photography, travel, Warren Brown
Warren Brown, courtesy Ted Flett, 2011
Warren Brown is a storyteller with so much to share. A man of many talents, through his photography he displays his gift of compelling us to pause and notice the beauty of the everyday.
06 Monday Feb 2012
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accessories, Art, artist, Crowe River Studio, decor, decorate, Home, interior, Richard Watts
Last month at IDS 12, the first booth I felt compelled to investigate was that of Crowe River Studio. One glance at their art on display literally stopped me in my tracks. The artist has named his pieces “Earthskins” and I can’t think of a more apt and beautiful name for this art. 
