design dilemmas
A couple of friends of mine both work from home as employees of technology giants IBM and EMC. A few more of my friends work as freelancers from home offices. I maintain a downtown office, but I also really enjoy the peace and quiet of working from my home office. … Read More
Fall is officially here and I make note of that, not because of any specific date we’ve passed, but because cold weather annoys me and I found myself kicking in the heat in our place every evening this week. My thoughts have now turned to using the great big fireplace … Read More
When it comes to design, I’m a stickler for quality over quantity, but with the invasion of cheap Asian-manufactured furniture, it’s tough to find great quality furniture that does not require taking out a second mortgage. When it comes to sofas though, Canadian manufacturer Perez is well worth a look. … Read More
You’ve hired a designer for your dream project. Congratulations: You’re halfway there. Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, invite the designer to your space to discuss your project and ask them to bring a portfolio of previous work. Many designers will charge for this initial meeting, but I am of … Read More
