White Lights at Caviar 20

Well – Troy at Caviar 20 has done it again. He has got some spectacular light fixtures in stock right now. If you ask me, it’s just one good thing after another.

Pastille pendant, $425, Caviar 20

Vistosi "Jellyfish" lamp, $475, Caviar 20

Telescope pendants, $250 each, Caviar 20

Tahir Mahmood "but-tee" wood lamp, $425, Caviar 20

p.s. Check out Caviar 20 & Tahir Mahmood’s mortar & pestle in the September issue of Canadian House & Home. I’m glad others are recognizing this amazing source for fabulous design.

Images courtesy of Caviar 20.

Wallpaper Impact

This blown-up rose wallpaper in two shades is one of my favourite tricks for delineating spaces. Wallpaper and image from Scandinavian Wallpaper Decor.

Last week I took you on an imaginary trip aboard a mobile white cabana lined with beautiful wallpaper from Scandinavian Wallpaper Decor.

This week I’m back on the job looking at the impact of wallpaper in everyday spaces. Let’s explore what wallpaper and the use of white can do to proportions, furniture, atmosphere, and our creativity.

Repetition is the name of the wallpaper game. Stacked tables meet the curves of the pedestal chair in this Wave wallpaper a la '60s.

A geo use of white in the background gives definition to the room, tying the interior together and making the plush furniture float.

A genius use of white gives shape to an otherwise square space.

More angles: colour and positioning of this wallpaper transforms a rectangular corridor into a lofty room with upward reach.

Intensity reigns in this room thanks to this powerful wallpaper...

... While here, the same room is serenely anticipating a docking ship.

Have a seat and relax in our waiting room.

White lace wallpaper has a barely-there, texturizing effect in the bedroom, and it's subtle enough to play nice with bold jewel tones.

White is never, ever boring. Here, it's the star of the show and packs a punch to this regal purple. Careful disorder adds life to otherwise studied symmetry.

Silver adds shine to this white think tank.

Inspiration can come from anywhere. Why not from business suit staples?

White on white is the ticket for clean and airy spaces. This white wallpaper dress embodies the swirl of design possibilities.

Images courtesy of Scandinavian Wallpaper Decor.

Special thanks to my sister Stephanie for inspiring me; her wallpaper boudoir transformation is at home among these model spaces.

House on Wheels: The Supertramp by Lehman B

How’s this for small living? Lehman B’s Supertramp project is definitely a conversation piece.

House on wheels: The Supertramp caravan

I’ve been meaning to post this for a long while now (thanks to Claudine for sending me the link) and I think it now ties in especially well with Johanne’s recent cabana-to-go post.

The Supertramp is Lehman B’s (or shall I say Jacob Strand’s) statement project promoting social awareness and inspiring “leaner, more liveable life forms”.

The Supertramp is ready to roll

Lehman B's Supertramp: Big enough for two?

Supertramp's interior - it even has a fireplace!

The Supertramp explores the practicality of microsized living

Parking the Supertramp

From what I can tell, the Supertramp went missing at some point this summer. I guess there’s at least one other person who enjoys living in tight spaces.

What do you think?

More information and photos here and here.

Photos courtesy of CubeMe and DesignBoom.

The Friday Five: Etsy Finds

It’s about time I featured Etsy on The Friday Five. There are so many unique treasures to be found on various Etsy shops. Here’s a look at some of Etsy’s white hot items.

Vintage white beaded necklaces, $8.50, Collectors Haven at Etsy

Vintage milk glass candlesticks, $38, Haven Vintage

Love hand-stamped pillow, $24, Nesta Home

Dansk Linea Modernist coffee pot set, $375, Vintage Modern Design

Cream veiled wool hat, $48, Hold The Wire

Images courtesy of Collectors Haven, Haven Vintage, Hold The Wire, Nesta Home, Vintage Modern Design.