By Sigrid McCandles
Creating a space that is inviting and comfortable yet functional and visually pleasing can be a challenge. By capturing elements that inspire you and incorporating them into your house you personalize it and make it a home. Whether it’s art, music, fashion, nature or the places you’ve travelled look to the things you love and you won’t go wrong.
Toast master
With energy-efficient design this retro style toaster is fun to use and easy on the eyes.
Photo: Euro-Line Appliances
Nostalgic yet modern
Breath taking blown glass pendants in precious metal finishes light up your dinner table.
Photo: Studio Italia Design
Good water
Create healthy sparkling beverages customized to your taste at the touch of a button.
Photo: BonneO
Over the rainbow
Bright and colourful espresso and cappuccino cups change their colour in contact with heat.
Photo: Leonardo Ooh Magico Espresso
Devine decadence
Created by world champion chocolatier these exquisite French chocolates come in a beautiful handcrafted mahogany gift box.
Photo: Z Chocolat
Sigrid McCandless, ARIDO, IDC, CMKBD, is an interior designer and certified kitchen and bath designer. She is the owner of Avonbridge Interiors and past president of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (Ontario Chapter).