A Guide to Feng Shui in Your Office

 Photo courtesy of Bri Anderson-Jackson When Jana Mitchell, CEO of Wheels for the Wise, wanted to revamp her office space, she went to Brandelyn Cameron. Below Brandelyn discusses the inspiration behind the plan. Feng Shui is the ancient art of channeling energy flow, or Chi, in a room or space

Let It All Hang Out

 Exposed wooden beams are growing in popularity with the massive prevalence of using reclaimed wood in modern décor. Within this dated mid-century space, the design stage boasts minimalism and functionality, yet the homeowner desired elements of traditional adornment, so our beams are the perfect complement to the dramatic fireplace. Our

The Executive Mom Must-Have Kitchen List

 It’s really no secret that I am about as talented in the kitchen as the Grinch Who Stole Christmas is with his emotions. To illustrate my point, feel free to watch the kitchen segment of Daytime Ottawa where Derick and I feature the Egg Farmers of Ontario. That being said,

An Impromptu Q&A with OLM’s DesignerDIY

 This past weekend I was invited to be a speaker at the Ottawa Home and Design Show at the EY Centre. Despite a few technical glitches, we managed our way through with creative enthusiasm. Since challenges are merely opportunities in disguise, I decided to scrap the presentation and join the crowd to

The New Home Build: Decisions, Decisions!

 With a very detailed DesignerDIY action plan in place and following my recent new home purchase, the hunt for the perfect post-purchase upgrades begin. Starting with the main floor, the kitchen was the first order of business. There are several cost-saving design measures you can implement into your new home

Bidding the Bathroom Blahs Bye-Bye

 As with every large purchase decision in life, there are many factors that should be considered. Take for instance the purchase of a new home build, with so many available options and upgrades, the decisions can be overwhelming. We all want the model home look without the model home price.

Vintage Mod

 Looking for decorative flare without all of the flash?  If so, then the second featured style in our series is sure to please.  Mid-century modern decor continues to dominate and here are some of the great finds that you can incorporate into your home for less. Classic features of this