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Inspired Interiors: English Charm in Toronto

January 12, 2023

Inspired Interiors: English Charm in Toronto

If you’re an avid fan of interior design, you’ve probably noticed a shift taking place … a move from white on white everything to warmer tones and darker interiors. A change I welcome wholeheartedly!  There’s just something so cozy and intimate about moody interiors.

Today’s Inspired Interiors feature is just that, a rich palette that is layered and inviting.  Designer Sarah Birnie took care to highlight the original period details of the home located in the Lawrence Park area of Toronto.  Leaded windows, thick moldings and arched doorways, were given a fresh and timeless update with paint, wallpaper and a generous dose of texture and pattern. All while staying true to classic English design inspiration.

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Design Crush: Anatomy of a Scandal

May 3, 2022

Design Crush: Anatomy of a Scandal

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If you’re anything like me, you devoured Anatomy of a Scandal on Netflix.  Based on the book by Sarah Vaughan, the psychological thriller tells the story Sophie (Sienna Miller), the attractive albeit long-suffering wife of James Whitehouse (Rupert Friend), an ambitious Tory MP in the British government.  While the story itself is predictable, the stunning interiors, Sienna Miller’s impossibly chic style and my love of Rupert Friend, had me captivated.

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