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In praise of mystery living rooms
The mystery living rooms come out at night. Through the day they're invisible, hidden by reflections on massive
A decluttering rule that works
The impulse to collect and the desire for order are often at odds with one another. I know from experience:
How to humanize a room
Rooms need a human presence to truly come alive. When your own presence feels not quite enough, but a photo
Performative decorating – and how to avoid its danger
In every home, there's an element of dress-for-success. We arrange our living rooms for the perfect movie night,
6 design links for a snow day
Remember snow days? School cancellation turns an ordinary morning into the beginning of an adventure, whether the fun stays indoors
Going nuts for numbers
My favourite public sculpture in Toronto is the gigantic numeral pictured above. It's fittingly located in the lobby
The House Book revisited
Earlier this month, I finally bought a book I first encountered decades ago. I was browsing the Bloor Street branch
Will objects love you back?
Ever feel like inanimate things have a life to them? Pay enough attention to the ordinary objects close to you
