Summer Sale on Rugs!

Five styles are going on sale until August 31! If you were ever in love with the Pink Mermaid, now is the time to get it while supplies last! Save over $200 on each 5x8 rug (applicable taxes and shipping are extra). Please visit the online store for more details.


All rugs are 5x8 in size and made of 100% New Zealand wool without the use of child labour.

Press: Dream Book by Boutique Design

My Pink Mermaid rug made it into Boutique Design's 2009 Dream Book. I loved the little write up on it. It says: "We've discovered where Ariel makes her money on dry land. She's gracing the face of this Pink Mermaid carpet - or it's her carpet fiber look alike."

Boutique Design is a hospitality interiors magazine that focuses on boutique hotels, spas, restaurants featuring designers with unique products.

They also have a yearly publication called Dream Book where they feature product designers. Check out their issues online here.

New wallpaper prices

Due to increased manufacturing costs I had to raise my wallpaper prices. Now a roll of wallpaper is $160.00. I know.......

Sorry for the inconvenience. I still have trade discount available for interior designers, so if you're and interior designer/decorator please contact me to find out more.

Graphic Design: Girl Get Strong

Recently, I finished a project for three energetic ladies in BC. The trio of young moms decided to share their fitness and lifestyle adventures on their website: www.girlgetstrong.com

You can read various articles on staying in shape, healthy eating, current events - and of course having fun while you're at it. Their articles are informative, funny and really well written. Definitely worth checking out!

Here are the images I created for the Girl, Get Strong! website:

The girls wanted a Charlie's Angels style pose.

Susan, a.k.a."Pink Panther"
Sian, a.k.a. "GoGo Girl"

Melanie, a.k.a."Crazy Legs"

Koma Designs

Recently, I became part of Koma Designs Collective. The way it works, is that you pay a monthly fee to rent a small part of the store, where you can sell your designs for retail prices. There are several furniture designers and visual artists who also joined the collective:
Dennis Lin from Umomo, Jason & Lars Dressler of the Brothers Dressler, Peter Wehrspann from Holtzundmetal, Ryan Legassicke, Dian & Sonja from Sodi Designs, William Hampton and Kyle Lane from The Other Five, Rick Ivey, Graham Marrs from Marrs Furniture, Stu Andrenelli from Playdead, Gilbert Vanden Heuvel, Lison Wagner, Britt Olauson, Blake Eddy, Geramie O'Shea, Stacey Dodge, Michelle Lamontagne, Eric Ryder, Richard Silliker, Daniela Pattinato and Sean McBride.

There will be an opening reception to introduce the artists and designers that are now part of the collective on Thursday, April 16. The address is the following:

Koma Designs & Furniture Gallery
1239 Queen Street W. (Just West of Dufferin St. and the Gladstone Hotel).
www.komadesigns.com The press opening will be: 3-7 and the public opening: 8-11. Please drop by if you're in the area!

In the meantime, check out some pictures of the funky store!

Roomy Interiors

I was in Roomy Interiors a few days ago and they had the Grey Mermaid rug on display. It was a beautiful sunny day, so the light was quite strong, but you can still see the rug. It looks beautiful with the blue accessories and white couch.

Roomy also has a video on their website, where owner Joanna talks in front of the Koi wallpaper. Check it out at www.roomy.ca.

Graphic Design - WWFA

I've been working on a few graphic design projects. Here is one I completed lately for the Walls Windows Furnishings Association (WWFA) - www.wwwfa.org. I designed marketing materials, that included business cards, post cards, a poster to be displayed at Designers Walk, and a standing banner to be displayed at trade shows. They wanted to keep the colours consistent with their website and keep it simple but sophisticated.

Here are a few images of the project: