Around the world, today’s most highly regarded chefs use edible flowers to add colour, texture, scent and flavour to their culinary masterpieces. Edible flowers can be used to decorate the table, garnish entrees, or make vinegars and infusions. Why not give it a try!
In business for more than 20 years, Mr Jean de Lessard, Montreal designer, has created many interior layouts, such as the one for Trylon Hotel, the offices of Acquisio and Upperkut, the Rouge Bœuf restaurants as well as Le Cache-à-l’Eau, a children’s recreational centre.
A new look doesn’t have to come from a brand new kitchen; in this space we created a whole new look by painting the walls, adding new accessories and using younger, brighter finishes that breathe new life into the room without spending a fortune. Seasonal adjustments really can make a difference; think about how good it feels to pack away your sweaters and bring out your summer wardrobe! Just apply the same principles to your home.
In the last twenty years, biological gardening has made allelopathy popular. This companion planting technique has helped fight against insects and diseases as well as accelerate the growth and improve the taste of vegetables. This way of gardening is easy to do at home and will enhance the quality of your harvests.
With summer days just around the corner, it’s time to furnish your balcony, whether it’s to enjoy a little morning breakfast, afternoon reading sessions or dinner with friends. You can furnish the space for a specific purpose or make it into an outdoor extension of your home. The possibilities are endless to create a welcoming and charming balcony.
Canada abounds in breathtaking landscapes that offer welcome moments of quietude and repose. An all-time favorite of Canadian nature lovers is to escape along the water in order to relax, enjoy the view and take maximum advantage of the summer months.
It's the season to aim your home style radar outside and be inspired by everything new and trendy in order to bolster the harmony of your overall decor. Take a peek at these fresh and unique outdoor layouts, and then pick and choose from your favorite looks to adapt them to your own exterior living space.
The 2012 edition of Montreal’s annual must-attend international design show, SIDIM, will take Place Bonaventure by storm in just a few days. If you're planning to undertake a major renovation project or just refresh your decor, SIDIM will definitely be a great source of inspiration!
In the suburbs of London and New York, you will find places inspired by a desire for authenticity. This urban style with its bohemian and rustic flair is know as Rough Luxe
Plants are a great solution for adding height, colour, texture and a touch of dynamism to your indoor and outdoor spaces.
Gardening is a labor of love: love for the plants that our garden holds and the earth that nurtures them. To be successful, gardeners must use both discernment and common sense in order to create an environment that will foster plant growth while also warding off disease and competition from surrounding plants. A well cared for garden will inevitably produce magnificent, constant blooms and a plentiful harvest of vegetables.
At first glance, it might seem difficult to plan a flowerbed located on the north face of a house or add flowers to a wall or terrace exposed to the north. In fact, a few tips will allow you to get a flowered landscape all summer long, even a north facing one!
