Recent Articles in ‘Staging’
Vancouver revisited
Revisit the Vancouver of 40 years ago at the grunt gallery until June 8, via a photo-mapping expedition made on Oct. 30, 1972, by four artists —
‘Abused’ century-old house needed overhaul
Contractor and architect teamed up to turn shingle-clad dwelling into comfortable family home GRANIA LITWIN Victoria Times Colonist This house had a bad case of the shingles when Joan and Robert bought it seven years ago. It was painful to look at. Asphalt roofing shingles had been tacked onto the walls of the century-old southern Vancouver
Everything is illuminated
Renovation puts a premium on bright, light spaces
Island artist thrives on Creative chaos
With each of her vibrant mixed-media canvases, artist Donna Baspaly launches herself into the unknown.
The Art of The Carpet
‘If people can’t afford a work of art the carpet can become an artistic piece . . . a room’s personality can change with the switch of a new rug.’
Setting the tone in the home
Those subtle hues – cool or warm – are key to creating colours that work
Big ideas help with small-space living
Calgary design expert Alykhan Velji presents homeowners with a Vancouver take on downsizing design
Ground cover, larger porch, shutters add to home’s appeal
Between two pencil strokes, I decided to allow myself a short but well deserved break on my sunny patio.
What your front-door colour says about you
I’ve been asked the colour of my eyes, my mood and even my parachute.
