Prop stylist Christine Roberts, cofounder of The Leslieville Flea, was featured in this great article on BlogTO!
Check it out here: http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2013/06/the_leslieville_flea_brings_flea_markets_to_the_east_side/
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Go behind the scenes with prop stylist Stephanie Saunders while on set for Hudson’s Bay!
Check it out here:http://stephaniesaundersdesign.wordpress.com/2013/05/24/behind-the-scenes-at-a-hudsons-bay-photoshoot/
Cover photo: Michael Graydon
Prop and roomset styling: Stephanie Saunders, Judy Inc
Bed styilng: Charlene Walton, Judy Inc
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After the gorgeous long weekend it seems backyard hang outs and patio season are just about here!
Prop stylist Carolyn Souch works with Homesense to make your outdoor living space the perfect retreat!
Get some ideas here: www.homesense.ca/en/get-inspired.asp
Photographer: Andreas Trauttmansdorff
Prop styling; Carolyn Souch, Judy Inc
Prop stylist Christine Roberts would like to introduce you to her newest venture….The Leslieville Flea!!!
An outdoor Flea market taking place the 3rd Sunday of each month starting June 16th from 10am-3pm.
Vintage, salvaged, antique items at great prices!
Photography, art and one of a kind items
Check it out at www.leslievilleflea.blogspot.ca
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It’s time for some spring cleaning! Get some great tips from prop stylist Stephanie Saunders and HGTV here:
www.hgtv.ca/blog/
Photo: Jodi Pudge
Prop styling: Stephanie Saunders, Judy Inc
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If your looking for ideas to add pops of color to your home, you gotta check out today’s Globe Style Advisor! Prop stylist Stephanie Saunders shows us how to use four classic colors!
Photographer: Rob Fiocca
Prop styling: Stephanie Saunders, Judy Inc
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Written by Stephanie Saunders
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In part 2 of my trend-rating series I am looking at three things: “beige”, “brass” and “outdoors-in”. There are some winners and one very obvious looser and as always, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Trend One: Beige
Some say that Toronto suffers from an over abundance of off-white but I say that beige is an essential shade that can be updated and changed to keep up with the times. I love how a room can feel tranquil and quiet when it’s done in layers of white, cream and taupe. Elle Decor has proclaimed that “Beige” is one of the top trends for 2013 but has it ever gone out of style? Yes, this is a backlash against many coloured rooms that we have seen recently but I think perhaps that beige is timeless rather than trendy. For me, this is a 10 out of 10.
For a perfect update, add hits of caramel like in the example below (courtesy of Elle Decor):
This is a look that Restoration Hardware is doing extremely well right now and keep in mind it can be toned-down if this seems over the top:
Trend Two: Brass
Trends in metallics are always shifting from decade to decade and we have seen tons of brushed silver and nickel in the recent past. With the 70s making a comeback (for better or for worse) designers are using brass and tarnished gold in everything from drawer pulls to coffee tables. I like this trend and welcome the appearance of a warm metal: 8 out of 10. Below is an image from Elle Decor featuring an interior designed by Kelly Wearstler:
Coffee table by Mastercraft from the 1970s: A brass mirror from Elte:
Trend Three: Outdoors-In
Next let’s move on to one from House and Home: “Nature Comes Inside”. I am going to break this one into two parts: architecture (a winner) and decor (not so great). H & H describe the trend as ”breezy architecture and nature-inspired accents bridge the indoor-outdoor divide”. For the record, I love this one and feel a great sense of joy whenever I see a house designed with big windows that open up on a terrace. It’s a beautiful idea, but is it trend-specific to 2013? Frank Lloyd Wright designed Fallingwater in 1935 with this exact principle in mind and has it really ever disappeared? Maybe, maybe not (I am pointing at you 1980s) but either way, I adore this look in architecture wholeheartedly; 10 out of 10.
Fallingwater:
A modern example:
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Every January the top decor trendsetters roll out their predictions for the most exciting new design themes that are popping up in houses large and small. Like in fashion, there are some great ideas that stand the test of time and others that fall flat and don’t appeal to the majority of design savvy shoppers. (There is also a third category of trends that are uber popular for about a year, and then crash and burn once we’ve all seen them too many times: faux reindeer heads anyone?).
I am going to distill the lists for you here and give you my two cents on the best and worst of them all.
First I am going to tackle Pantone’s colour of the year: Emerald 17-5641. Pantone describes the hue as “Lively. Radiant. Lush. A colour of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony” and I would tend to agree BUT it must absolutely be used sparingly as a “pop” of colour, not as a decorating scheme. I think that this one might be a fun thing to try…but I don’t see it sticking around for very long. As with all the Pantone favorites (last year was “Tangerine Tango” and the year before was “Honeysuckle”), Emerald is a very strong colour that you have to absolutely love in order to look at it every day. And for heaven’s sake please keep it out of the bathroom and bedroom; there is nothing worse for skin tone than a greenish glow. I give this one a 6 out of 10.
Here’s how to do it right:
Next, my least favorite of all the trends is Lace. I’m not a fan of it in fashion or in decor because I think it can get really trashy or granny really fast (and after watching 10 minutes of the People’s Choice awards last night, I am almost completely over it: trashy lace-adorned dresses galore). Elle Decor chose these two images illustrate the trend, one pretty pillow that shows the trend very well, and one very granny bed that I think should go away. I give this one a 2 out of 10.
Next on the list is a look that I really like -it requires a great deal of courage and joie-de-vivre to pull it off right . I am talking about a House and Home trend they called “Fearless Mixing”. This is a wonderful style for those who like a lot of layering, pattern and colour. With this look, balance is absolutely key because without it, things can go very wrong very fast. Tips to keep in mind when decorating in this style: mix vintage pieces with new things to create time-period layers, use bold colours that maintain the same intensity (like lime green, aqua and amethyst), use textured rugs, curtains or upholstery to add texture and interest, mix in metallics for shine, ALWAYS use something plain without pattern or texture to maintain balance. For sheer chutzpah, I give this one 9 out of 10.
Here are a few glorious examples from the December 2012 issue of Lonny Magazine featuring the home of designer Michel Van Devender in North Carolina. She does this so very well…
Stay tuned for part II when I take on “brass”, “outdoors/in, “scandi” and “beige” (yes, it’s a trend- and I’ll explain why).
At this point, I’ll assume you’ve heard of the widely popular StyleMint that the very powerful and creative Olsen Twins – Mary Kate and Ashley, that is – launched just over a year ago.
StyleMint was just another successful project dubbed to take over the fashion world, while giving the two sisters, and fashion gurus, a chance to showcase their talent in a much lower priced retail category.
With the success of StyleMint a trend was born. The online shopping website was naturally followed by JewelMint (with spokesperson, Kate Bosworth) and ShoeMint (backed up sweetheart Rachel Bilson and friend and celebrity stylist Nicole Chavez). And now music and acting sensation Justin Timberlake and celebrity interior designer, Estee Stanley, join forces to bring you the best of home decor with the launch of HomeMint, providing you with freshly curated selections of the best in the interior design world.
Image via ElleDecor.com
It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Go to HomeMint, answer a few questions to determine your personal style, create a profile – giving you access to your own, personaly curated showroom, and commence the shopping madness! If nothing else, HomeMint is sure to have you stray away from the hours spent on Pinterest, while still allowing you to browse a number of decor items and planning your next home makeover.
Have you tried it, yet?
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Photography: Nelson Simoneau
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Prop stylist: Stephanie Saunders, Judy Inc
Makeup and hair: Michelle Rosen, Judy Inc
Photography: Carlyle Routh
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Part 2 of Stephanie Saunders on The Marilyn Denis Show!
http://www.marilyn.ca/AtHome/segments.aspx/Daily/June2012/06_15_2012/NeutralDecor2
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Watch style and design expert Stephanie Saunders on The Marilyn Denis Show for some great tips and trends when decorating and dressing in neutrals!
http://www.marilyn.ca/AtHome/segments.aspx/Daily/June2012/06_15_2012/NeutralDecor1
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Prop styling: Stephanie Saunders, Judy Inc
Photography: Virginia MacDonald
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Prop and roomset stylist: Andrea McCrindle, Judy Inc
Photography: Michel Dube
Prop stylist Stephanie Saunders has a great new design blog!
Check it out here!
www.stephaniesaundersdesign.wordpress.com
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Judy Inc.’s, Christine Roberts, has been known to create room-sets that transform spaces by executing her client’s viewpoint with creative and inspirational results. Christine has done it again, this time with an unlikely backdrop: the bathroom.
Why a bathroom? To highlight the launch of a new line of bathroom tissue covers. It’s an exciting new collaboration between bathroom tissue brand Cottonelle and designer Jonathan Adler. Adler produced three “groovy” new toilet paper roll covers as part of Cottonelle’s “Respect the Roll” campaign.
On January 18th, 2012 the Jamie Kennedy restaurant at the Gardiner Ceramics Museum showcased three unique bathroom vignettes that Christine created to accompany Adler’s original designs. Antique pieces, bold accessories, muted floor coverings, and flowers finished each space and gave it a funky yet functional look. Christine’s ability to research, recover and restore allowed her to use a variety of sources, from antique dealers to online ‘shops’, to give each space its own character. Christine also created a separate seating area for media guests to watch Adler explain his inspiration, via live telecast; replete with tufted white patent sofas, colourful side tables and bright pillow accents.
Christine says that it was “one of the most fun and creative jobs I have ever done and I enjoyed it immensely”. Her practical yet innovative approach to business, along with her creative flare, has provided Cottonelle with an extremely successful and unique platform to showcase their new cover designs.
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