Fresh off the Farm with a Twist
by Louise Lambert, Through the Artists EyeRecently, the Modern Farmhouse Style has become a sought after look. Its appeal is the comfortable representation of the past, which it evokes. Far…
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Treat Your Fifth Wall To An Update, Flooring Part 1 of 2
Next to what you put on your walls, your flooring has the next biggest impact in your homes interiors appearance. As your homes grounding, it can either unify or divide…
Treat Your Fifth Wall To An Update, Flooring Part 2 of 2
You have decided on your new flooring or you are thinking of refinishing what you have. You may wish to consider these tips: Flooring Installation If you can install the…
What A Difference A Year Makes
Colour of things to come by Louise Lambert What a difference a year makes, not only in our political world, but how we paint our homes. Colour has the power…
Find You Own Novel Holiday Style Using These Tips:
Try incorporating something you already have and love into your holiday decorating by pairing with other items that compliment in colour and style. If you have a cherished object that…
Anchor Your Room
Sometimes the coffee table is the last piece of the living room, chosen after the seating. Select the right coffee table and the parts line up, pick the wrong one…
Make It Personal
There seems to be a growing backlash towards the antiseptic and minimalized decorating trend currently in vogue. You know the ones with fewer collections, less colour on the walls, more…
The Impacts of Art in your Work Place
“In our go, go, go culture, it can feel like we spend almost all of our lives working, which is why I always say if you’re not happy in your…
Get Outdoors and Paint
Are you an aspiring artist or wannabe? Come and paint outside before the summer is gone. It’s called Plein Aire and its pronounced “plain air” and has nothing to do…
Expert Tips for Lighting Your Home: Part 1 of 2
This maybe stating the obvious, but your home can be brightened in different ways with the right choice of lighting. Strategically arranged track lights will focus attention on architectural features,…
Expert Tips for lighting your home, Part 2 of 2
We continue is our coverage on illuminating your home with light sources. What lighting works best in kitchens? There are several different options for selecting under cabinet lighting for your…
Join Us For ‘ART IN THE PARK’
JOIN US FOR ‘ART IN THE PARK’ JULY 9th and AUGUST 6th Last year nearly 450 people enjoyed the visual escapades of ART IN THE PARK! It’s an event that…
Hang Out With Your Artwork
Although I have a range of experiences from participating in countless North America art shows to arranging paintings in my clients’ Okanagan valley homes, I still needed to master the…
In Living Colour: Selecting The Right Mood For Your Rooms
Could it be that colour is a universal language we all intuitively understand and react to? Is it more than aesthetics? Realizing your own colour sense is intrinsic, so it…
How to Create the Perfect Okanagan Palate for your Home
As an artist involved in capturing the essence of scenery in my paintings I have come to learn that colours read differently in the Okanagan Valley. Colour is a reflection…
Featuring “A Featured Wall”
Just as a good painting needs a focal point so does a feature wall. The most impactful thing you can do to enhance the decor of a room is create…