by Celia Alida Rutte | Oct 14, 2019 | Design Notes
If you are a parent it is probably safe to say that you invest generously in the health and well being of your child putting consideration into everything from the food they eat and the amount of sleep they get, to the medical care, and education they receive; but do...
by Celia Alida Rutte | Oct 7, 2019 | Interior Design, Design Notes
I love designing with wallpaper in the bedroom and I especially love using it as an accent wall behind the bed. It effortlessly brings the main focus of the room to the headboard, and for the budget conscious project it can eliminate the need for a bedframe with an...
by Celia Alida Rutte | Oct 1, 2019 | Design Notes, Landscape Design
CHICKADEE ON SNOW COVERED BRANCH | PHOTO BY PETER LEWIS ON UNSPLASH October is probably the most popular month—in Southern Ontario—for putting your garden to rest. There is still some lingering warmth in the air making it a very enjoyable temperature for more...
by Celia Alida Rutte | Sep 21, 2019 | Interior Design, Design Notes
Interior design expert Celia Alida Rutte recently assisted a Rosedale resident with the design and installation of custom built in cabinetry. Although the homeowner had already comfortably settled into the space, and the general interior décor was complete, she was...
by Celia Alida Rutte | Sep 14, 2019 | Interior Design, Design Notes
In the last decade the built-in kitchen island has become such a sought-after feature in today’s kitchen, that it is arguably one of the biggest value-added improvements you can make to your home. Let me clarify for you why this is. In today’s fast paced world most of...
by Celia Alida Rutte | Sep 7, 2019 | Design Notes, Landscape Design, Gardening
Annual Flowers | Zinnias As the cooler fall weather creeps upon us, it’s time again to head outside to ready your garden for the arrival of another winter. And why not? Autumn is a great time to plant both shrubs and trees as well as to remove any dying annual...
