HOW CAN I SAVE MY MOTHER EARTH? I wish World Environment Day were like Christmas Day. It would have got all the attention that it seriously deserves. Every year on the 5th of June, World Environment Day comes and goes with a whisper. No bells chiming or trumpets blast to herald its dawning. An insignificant amount of celebration,…
CONSIDER YOUR WINDOWS BEFORE DECIDING. Living in Whitehorse, Yukon, has exceeded all our expectations in many ways – this city is beautiful, offering natural, scenic splendor in an abundance that only Canada can; rivers and rapids, snow-capped mountains, green forests with abounding wildlife – Yukon is home to the black bear, has a large population of moose, caribou, wolves, mountain…
What is the difference of Interior designer and a decorator? “The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.” – Albert Einstein My belief in those words is reinforced now and then when I come across homeowners who cannot distinguish between two different products and use the terms interchangeably, confusing me. Often my profession itself changes, and…
Custom Window Coverings Online in Canada. Though the goal of installing window treatments is simple (have light and privacy control), finding the right window coverings is not so easy. There is a lot more in contemporary window treatments than just a few slats, cords, fabrics or rods. Window treatments for non-standard windows in sprawling homes or offices can be confusing…
Its almost here! “Spring is going to come,” chief meteorologist Chris Scott said of this long-range forecast for March, April and May. “It’s just going to be a bit delayed across the East. What’s happened is a big part of what’s to come,” he said. “March is a winter month.” The spring-like weather is due to start later for…
ECO- Friendly and Green Blinds, Shades A few decades ago, ‘green’ was just a color. Today it takes new significance, especially for new homeowners. Green is the new palaver every environment-conscious being is indulging in. And rightly so! We want to preserve our planet, for our children and theirs, to enjoy without ramifications of previous neglect. Seeing as how spring…
Regaining Their Popularity in Modern Decor of Canada. “All things will be produced in superior quantity and quality, and with greater ease, when each man works at a single occupation, in accordance with his natural gifts, and at the right moment, without meddling with anything else.” – Plato When we consider adorning our windows with natural, eco-friendly window coverings,…
Accessorize your Window treatments. The winter will soon be gone, and spring will bring forth its own excitement – Ground Hog Day, the baseball season, spring break, daylight savings, floods! According to projections from accuweather.com, a late start to spring is expected across Ontario and Quebec (including Toronto and Montreal) thanks to a chilly north westerly wind. Excellent news…
The Best Experience company Whenever one walks into a house (or any building for that matter), be it the ambiance lent by the light streaming in or the expanse perceived due to the artful framing of the exterior, windows create lasting impressions about a room. So many analogies about windows in life – the romantic comedy, ‘A Room With a…
Know about Curtains, Blinds, Shades and Drapes. Let us try and understand the various stages that people go through before they finally install window dressings for their homes – be it a minor makeover or a major one. Initially, the desire to introduce a dressing germinates in the mind. The impulse could be triggered from a recognition of the fact…