Ideas for Karlos’ Apartment

Karlos' apartment decor, Kiku Corner

1. Float or Ink beach blanket, Modcloth 2. Lappljung Ruta Rug, Ikea 3. Hektar Floor Lamp, Ikea 4. Fun for your Life Wall Decor, Modcloth 5. Skogaby Sofa, Ikea 6. Koldby Cowhide Rug, Ikea 7. Lisel Cushion, Ikea 8. Pig Clock, Unpossible Cuts on Etsy 9. Stenstorp Kitchen Island, Ikea 10. Vejmon Coffee Table, Ikea   […]

Canadian Design: Umbra

Umbra Cage Wall Clock, Kiku Corner

Umbra products are now sold all over – from museum shops to international malls, even now at Martha’s Vineyard – and I recently found out that it is a Canadian company. Not just any Canadian company…it’s from Toronto! Umbra products are generally smartly designed, beautiful and functional. I’ve got a few Umbra items in my […]

Summer Linens

Happy summer! One way I celebrate the new season in my home is to change all my linens to the beautiful ones my mother lovingly hand-stitched. They are light, whimsical, and the perfect expression of summer.  

Decorating Our Brother’s Apartment

Within the next year, our little brother is thinking of moving out on his own. Now that Tomiko and I have planned, renovated, and decorated our own apartments, we want Karlos’s apartment to be our next project! We want the apartment to look masculine but still put-together, low maintenance and easy to clean. So far […]

Canadian Design: EQ3

EQ3 is a Canadian furniture and design store, based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. It showcases modern furniture and household accessories with clean lines, and even sells some items from iconic brands like Eames and Marimekko (much to my delight).  A lot of the furniture is made in Canada and even made to order, like my […]