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I don’t know if it’s the changeover to a new decade that’s inspiring me, or if it’s this blanket of white snow surrounding us, but I feel compelled to talk to you about this colour – or lack thereof, depending on whom you ask. White – that fabulous foundation palette, veritable creative launching pad, backdrop for splashes of colour by way of well-placed accessories. White can, it must be said, actually grow tiresome in the long run. How many white spaces have we featured in the last year? Several. Perhaps too many. It is, however, an indispensable colour: reliable, a chic go-to with black (just check out the bathroom on page 26), not to mention its timelessness, and what an ideal neutral it is alongside wood (see the homes on pages 40…

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fun and versatile

What’s in a name? A little chuckle if the name is Bingo, Bango or Bongo. These versatile pieces have a lighthearted look but are made from double-walled earthenware in a terracotta finish that makes them durable and versatile for use indoors and out. $200 each. EQ3, eq3.ca. TAKE A STAND The Keko phone and tablet stand may not literally save your life, but it can sure make it better. Lightweight and durable, with ergonomically designed settings and multiple angles to choose from, this gadget will help you never let go. Keko Tablet Stand, $20, kekostand.com. One bulb, many settings WIZ PRODUCTS GIVE YOU REMOTE CONTROL OVER THE INTENSITY AND COLOUR OF YOUR INDOOR LIGHTING; YOU CAN PERSONALIZE THE VIBE IN EACH ROOM AND TAILOR YOUR LIGHTING TO YOUR DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES. JUST SCREW IN THE BULB AND…

heavy metal

Take a Seat for Charity Iconic French furniture and design company Roche Bobois challenged renowned Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos to reinterpret six of their pieces in the artist’s own bold and challenging way. The collection, aptly called A Arte de Viver (Portugese for The Art of Living), captures Vasconcelos’ interest in the intersection of handcrafted and industrial. Her masterful use of colour and form give new life to the recognizable pieces from Roche Bobois. Here, the Ava chair wears a kaleidoscope-coloured crocheted coat, resulting in a piece that marries a folk needlework tradition practiced by women in many cultures with “high design.” The exhibition of the collection toured Europe and finally hopped the Atlantic to Miami in late 2019. Each piece will eventually be auctioned with all proceeds going to Vasconcelos’…

crème de la crème

INGREDIENTS MAKES 6 SERVINGS 1½ cups whipping cream (35%)1 cup 2% milk2 cinnamon sticks, halved170 g dark chocolate, finely chopped (about 6 oz)6 large egg yolks⅓ cup packed brown sugar½ tsp vanillachocolate shavings (optional) DIRECTIONS Line roasting pan with tea towel; place six 6-oz ramekins inside pan. In medium saucepan, bring cream, milk and cinnamon sticks almost to boil over heat. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place chocolate in heatproof bowl. In separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, brown sugar and vanilla. Set aside. Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks from cream mixture; return pan to medium heat just until bubbles form around edge. Pour over chocolate; let stand, without stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk until smooth. Gradually pour chocolate mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly; strain…