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I Got Wood

May 08, 2012 - For your listening enjoyment I thought I'd go a bit old school with the soundtrack and video to 'Fascination' by Human League... a fav song from the days when I used to tear up the dance floor! Lol. If you're a regular reader of my blog, you know when…
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Happy Boy

April 17, 2012 - It doesn't take much to make me smile, or at least that's what I claim! Today I'm all toothy for the installation of my custom Art Rail from Stylegarage. Stylegarage are the purveyors of all sorts of cool items, including this custom stair railing at my former residence, these…
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Hello Chair!

March 28, 2012 - I just can't get enough of Troy Seidman's delicacies at Caviar20.com. The other day I was perusing Troy's website and the perfect pair of bureau chairs popped off the page and into my living room. I love the 1940s vibe with their curved lines, the patina of the worn leather, and their…
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Oh So Excited! Sculpture

December 09, 2011 - Text Alert! OMG. I'm Oh So Excited! I spontaneously indulged myself with a delicious piece of Canadian Sculpture from Troy Seidman at Caviar20. Check out this 26" steel and enamelled sunburst sculpture hand-made in Quebec in the 1970's. This isn't the first piece I've purchased from curator Troy. Check out his online shop by clicking HERE for other…
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On Trend

May 31, 2011 - If you're a regular reader of my blog, you know I recently moved back into my newly renovated not-quite-complete soon-to-be-swish digs in Little Italy's converted Movie House. Click HERE for the last installment on the 'Yucky Part of Renovation' saga. I'd really love to begin my reveal of its spectacular transformation to you but the…
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Avenue Road On Eastern Avenue

December 01, 2010 - Last Saturday, my recently-transplanted Vancouverite pal Steve directed me to a new retailer I had yet to visit. Called Avenue Road, this breath-taking purveyor of fine furnishings is located on Eastern Avenue in a gorgeous restored former Consumer's Gas Building. Re-designed by pre-eminent style-maker Yabu Pushelberg, this magical adaptive reuse symbolizes the urbaneer.com philosophy to…
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The Art Of Displaying Art

November 16, 2010 - Not to be present myself as too ornery, but this blog was originally going to be a rant on one of my many housing pet peeves. As a realtor unlocking the doors of dozens of homes each month, I'm constantly seeing the Number One no-no of showcasing art. What is that you ask,…
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A Neat Toronto Blog & Retailer

October 20, 2010 - One of my recently discovered and newly favourite personal blogs is by Juli and John in Toronto called Kitka. They, like myself, are west enders who love design, travel, food and renovation! Although I've only met John briefly I feel like we're kindred spirits...we frequent the same places and share the same aesthetic. Their shop, mjolk,…
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What’s That Glow About You?

September 10, 2010 - I'm all about mood lighting. Yes, I appreciate one should have task lighting for cooking (I don't - I just light extra candles), enough wattage by a vanity to put makeup on (not that I ever do), and spot lights for security (instead I hang bags of tar and feathers with a tripcord above my…
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Stairway To Heaven

August 20, 2010 - Ok, I'm sure you know well by now I'm a product of the 70s, so please forgive the 'Stairway To Heaven' reference on a stair railing blog. It simply can't be helped given 'Stairway To Heaven' is, without doubt, one of the greatest rock anthems ever created! Released by the English rock band Led Zeppelin in 1971, this breathtaking eight minute song…
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