Homes & Design
Block Magazine
I have two Alberta stories in the Fall 2015 issue, a profile of Edmonton's Overhaul Media and a history of Calgary's Leeson and Lineham Block. See the Issuu version here. |
Fun House
Block, Summer 2014 Slide on into the offices of Grip Limited, an ad agency with creative flair. Their go-to architect is Johnson Chou. Link |
Arresting Design
In Toronto, January 2014 My interview with Rafael de Cárdenas, the NYC designer of the moment with seriously dangerous dazzle. His clients include Nike, Nordstrom, Baccarat, and a growing list of high-end private homes. Story / PDF |
Suit Up
In Toronto, May 2013 I interview lawyer Gigi Basanta about the power — and perils — of a well-made man's suit. Story / PDF |
Heritage
In Toronto, April 2013 He's wanted it since he was 15. The Carlu's Mark Robert finally bought his dream home, built in 1918 for the president of Wrigley Canada. PDF |
Context Is Everything
In Toronto, Jan 2013 My interview with brand and communications strategist Lee Jacobson on design classics, development fights along King West, and Eiffel Tower salt and pepper shakers. Story / PDF |
Stuff Is a Noun and a Verb
In Toronto, Oct 2012 OCAD prof and former curator of the Design Exchange Michael Prokopow lives in a light-soaked loft in Kensington Market. PDF |
Playing Through
In Toronto, June 2011 Lesbians and golf? A fun fashion spread that I wrote and art directed featuring community leaders, photography by David Hawe and styling by Diana Dotto. PDF |
No More Wire Hangers... Unless
In Toronto, July 2010 I showcase hanger-inspired designs from Bev Hisey, Barbie's Basement Jewellery and Jade Barnes-Richardson. PDF |
Land of the Silver Birch, Home of the Beaver
In Toronto, May 2010 From contemporary ceramics by Vancouver's Heyday studio to 19th-century furniture by Quebec City's Louis Jobin — I uncover our national symbol in myriad designs. PDF |
Island Living
In Toronto, Nov 2010 The light, the land, the water — and the community they sustain — are integral to photographer April Hickox's work and home. PDF |
Designs on Your Heart
In Toronto, Oct 2010 Toronto's fashion community comes together to fight AIDS in Africa... my story on Dare To Wear Love, the Stephen Lewis Foundation fundraiser. PDF See my story on the Foundation here. |