Pantone’s Color of the Year  began in 1999 with the purpose of connecting color trends with culture and global mood and since its’ start only 4% of the Colors of the Year have been White. So, what does the surprising selection of Cloud Dancer  mean?  According to Pantone, this lofty white “serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection” and “encourages true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to br

Each September, the Interior Design Show (IDS) turns Vancouver into a design playground of creativity and inspiration. At the 2025 show, one message rang loud and clear: “Keep it Canadian.”  Homegrown talent, especially women-led studios,  stole the spotlight, proving that some of the most exciting design innovations are happening in our own backyard. Here are five of our favorite Canadian, female-led discoveries from IDS Vancouver 2025: photo credit: grey sage 1. Grey Sage T

There’s no point pretending: winning an award feels pretty darn nice. While winning an award for interior design work is nowhere close to...