As a realtor I’ve been hesitant to refer a moving company for quite some time. I’ve learned that any firm is only as good as its employees, and in an industry with an enormous turnover of staff, it makes it risky choosing who to hire. However, despite the company’s name which I…

First, one of the joys of blogging is finding pics that appropriately convey what you’re trying to say. Once I had decided to call this blog ‘Smooth Move’ I googled my title and these were four of many images that came up in the search engine. My apologies in advance if I’m using your photo…

This intimate ten unit condominium, called Villa Blanca, was constructed about twenty years ago in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  As the building stacks up the hillside, I love how the irregular organic-shaped floor plates wrapped in planters of colourful flowers create indoor/outdoor slices of living overlooking the ocean. While this isn’t a…

IDS in Toronto is Canada’s largest contemporary design fair, and in 2011 it will be celebrating its 13th year with a fully sold out show. This is the destination for our country’s latest and greatest! Hosted at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from January 27th-30th, this show will feature local and…

As a busy single professional it can be easy for Holiday to miss making an appearance in your home decor, especially if alot of your Celebrations are conducted in the dwells of family and friends or out on the town. Why even just last week my place was bereft of some sparkle, and with my moving date the second week of January looming there…

I’m so relieved Toronto has Dave LeBlanc’s Globe and Mail Column to bring us heaping servings of insight into our urban selves and environments. I always appreciate his point of view. Here’s a great example of his perspective. Love the Ork Poster above! ~ Steven Design

For any property owner squeezed into too small of space and needing more, one of the greatest challenges is trying to resolve how to expand their current dwelling in a manner that looks and feels right. Does one add an addition that mirrors the existing residence so it appears harmonious and as if ‘it’s always…

All of a sudden it feels like Holiday. My weekend get-away catapulted my Spirits with NYC’s sensational lighting extravaganza. ~ Steven Travel

There’s always something magical happening in New York City. This weekend I’m taking pleasure in a few of my favourite things. Read on with this musical accompaniament. 1) New York Diners. New York is dotted with classic diners chock-a-block with ornery people crammed into vinyl-clad booths, while waitresses with their hair in buns held by bic pens parade around…

One blog that frequently makes me style salivate is The Marion House Book produced by Emma. Emma lives in Roncesvalles Village, one of the central downtown west neighbourhoods I often sell in. In fact, there isn’t a week that goes by when I’m not in her ‘hood unlocking potential and possibility for my Buyers, or advising Sellers on how to maximize…