Atmosphere Randoms

Weekend Homework Project

So, now that you've filled your home with bright colours and bold patterns (see IN THE MIX), you've probably got a few pieces left over, far too beautiful to throw out.

What to do with those pretty pieces?

THOMAS PAUL PRINTS FROM DURALEE

Here's a quick little weekend project for you to try.  It's easy as pie and actually does look good when you're done.  Trevor and Curtis (and every other designer on earth) have used this little trick to stretch a design budget.  When there's no money left for art...make art!

Here's what you'll need:

1. Colourful, uniformly sized, pieces of fabric (one piece / frame)
2. One or more gallery style frames (Nexxt or Ikea have great, inexpensive frames)
3. Someone handy with a hammer to hang your finished masterpiece(s)!

Your finished project may look something like this!

HHL 2011 - GREEN & BLUE ROOM

- Heather Whyte - Project Coordinator | Showroom Manager
 



 

 

TINA'S HOUSE...a Client Diary Continued

Since moving into our home seven months ago, I’ve realized that building a house is only half the battle. The process of furnishing and decorating is possibly an even more daunting and time consuming task. Thus, project Tina’s House continues (likely in perpetuity) and again I plan to chronicle the process. I’ve recently resumed writing in my own blog Half of What I Say Is Meaningless, and there I will document both the decorating process along with other inspirations and goings-on in my life. Trevor and Curtis will be cross posting the some of the decorating and design entries here on Atmosphere Randoms, particularly those with aspects in which they are involved (I seem to have endless requests and questions for them). I appreciate all the enthusiasm people have expressed for Tina’s House and I look forward to continuing the process. 

Not A Nursery

Three children later, and still I lament the fact that I never had the opportunity to decorate a nursery. Space, funds, and finally circumstance dictated that my babies made do with a serviceable change table/dresser combo from IKEA and a dropside crib from Walmart. Three children survived the perils of said crib, which was promptly converted to a toddler bed when the legions of recalls emerged. And they thrived, despite the sparse surroundings, because they were loved. Also, the fact that babies can barely focus eight inches and then can only render an image in black and white, probably helped too.  Read more...

 

In the Mix - Bold Colour & Pattern

When I saw this great page in the April issue of Style at Home magazine, I was instantly inspired!  I dove into our sample drawers to put some bold and colourful fabric palettes together. 

STYLE AT HOME MAGAZINE - APRIL 2011 - PAGE 38

Mixing patterns and bold colours can be tricky but, when it's done right, the end result can be really fantastic.  Check out the palettes below and follow our tips to create your own fool proof combos.

 

BLUE, BROWN & CITRUS PALETTE

Choose a fabric with several colours to inspire the rest of your choices. (In this case the brown fabric with the blue and green embroidery served as the basis for this palette).  The other three fabrics are very different in their style, texture and pattern but they all relate back to the first fabric by colour.



SOFT PINK & GREY PALETTE

Another way to mix pattern is to choose fabrics of a similar mood.  The colour and style of the fabrics above are all very soft.  The soft edges and washed out hues work well together to create a palette that is pretty and light.  

GREY & GOLD PALLETTE

As important as it is that the colours within a pallette relate, it is equally important that they share a similar intensity.  Each of the fabrics above have sharp, well-defined patterns and solid colours of similar depth.  Each holds its own weight within the pallette creating a well balanced look.  

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- Heather Whyte - Project Co-ordinator & Showroom Manager

 

ATMOSPHERE INTERVIEWS Details at Home Owner, Candis Bloski

Candis Bloski in her shop, Details at Home

We caught up with Candis Bloski, owner of Details at Home, to ask her about design, entertaining and what inspires her in Saskatoon.

ATMOSPHERE: While waiting in line at the check-out stand, which of these magazines would you pick up and flip through: House & Home, Elle Decor, Traditional Home, Dwell, Other?

CANDIS: Definitely House & Home.  I like the fact that it is Canadian and has a good mix of timeless and trendy design ideas.  I always flip through it because it often features items for companies I buy from for my store.

House & Home - March 2011 Issue

ATMOSPHERE: Which room in your home best represents your design style, and what features were key to the design?

CANDIS:  I would have to say the main floor.  It was important to have an open concept area that was warm and inviting.  The newly renovated kitchen with its large eight foot island has increased the general flow of the area.  It has a modern look using lots of texture and natural elements.

A large island with extra seating and an open concept space plan make this kitchen the heart of the home. (Photo from a Previous Atmosphere Project)

 

ATMOSPHERE: Which room are you dying to renovate? Will you continue the same feel, or will it be a departure?

CANDIS: I am dying to renovate the principle bedroom and will continue the feel of modern comfort.  The inspiration for the room is drawn from silk bedding that our daughter brought us back from a recent trip to Thailand.  I would like it to be a luxurious retreat.

  This Thai-Silk Pillow from Karma Design could be a great jumping off point for the design of a tropical bedroom retreat.

ATMOSPHERE: If you could live anywhere and had an unlimited budget to build/buy whatever you wanted (think Dream-Home), what would it be (ocean front beach house, penthouse condo, rustic lodge in the mountains), and describe the design?

CANDIS: Water front without a doubt!!!!  It would have large floor to ceiling windows in every room so that no matter where you were you could see the water.  the design would be open yet cozy and filled with just the right mix of modern and rustic.

We think Candis would love Artist, Martha Sturdy's Waterfront Property - featured in the Feb 2011 Issue of Architectural Digest.  (Laurie Black, Photographer)

 

ATMOSPHERE: In your travels, what hotel room has inspired you or felt most like home?

CANDIS: I would have to say that the most memorable accommodation is an amazing ocean front cottage that we stayed in last summer just outside of Summerside, PEI.  It was representative of my dream home as described earlier, but on a smaller, less extravagant scale.  It had absolutely everything that one would need.

PEI has no shortage of quaint cottages and beautiful coastline to admire.  We think Candis would love this Ocean Front Cottage in Megvy, PEI.

ATMOSPHERE: If you were selected to be on a television design show, which show/ designer would you love to have work for you, and what room would you have them tackle for you?

CANDIS: Candace Olson of Divine Design.  I think her work is timeless, tasteful and classy.  I would want her to tackle the basement.

A Family Friendly Basement Retreat by Candice Olson of Divine Design  (Brandon Barre, Photographer)

ATMOSPHERE: When entertaining at home, where do your guests tend to gather the most and why?

CANDIS: In most cases it is typically in the kitchen.  People just naturally seem to gravitate here as there is always a drink that needs to be poured and food to be prepared.

While in the kitchen, pour your guests the perfect glass of wine with the Vintura Red Wine Aerator - available at Details at Home.

ATMOSPHERE: What CD would be playing in the background?

CANDIS: More often than not there is no music - just laughter and good conversation.

Atmosphere recommends Harry Connick Jr. for intimate gatherings.

ATMOSPHERE: Where do you tend to do most of your décor and furniture shopping?

CANDIS: When at all possible I like to support local independent businesses that sell Canadian made products.  As I own a home decor business, I tend to bring into my home what I offer to my customers.

A sampling of the decorative items available at Details at Home.

ATMOSPHERE: What is your favorite piece of furniture or décor that you currently own?

CANDIS: It would be a teak tree root that I use as a coffee table.  I love its uniqueness.

Candis' favorite piece - Teak Root Coffee Table

ATMOSPHERE: What is your next object of desire?

CANDIS: I am eagerly awaiting the delivery of a free form, acacia wood, raw edge dining table that is on its way from Indonesia.

We love this Live Edge Aciaca Wood Dining Table from DOA in LA.

ATMOSPHERE: In Saskatoon, what space (private or public) has left a strong design impression on you?

CANDIS: Because I find beauty in natral objects like rocks, trees and water, I would have to say it would be the amazing riverbanks of the city of Saskatoon.  It offers ever changing colours and textures.

We agree - The Saskatoon Riverbank is inspiring.  (Especially when it's green!)

 Heather Whyte - Project Coordinator / Showroom Manager