House & Home October 2022

What’s happened to decorating is much like what’s happened to fashion. Gone are the everyday work clothes that you could dress up or down by changing into a pair of heels and throwing on a dressy top for an evening event. I don’t even know what “office clothes” look like anymore, do you? Instead, we have leggings, tees and ripped jeans, plus the other extreme of super-dressy, luxe pieces that are expensive, totally impractical, but look fabulous. These are often memorable things that you can’t wear too often, even if they cost too much. It’s the same with decorating. You can go super modern and minimal with an all-neutral palette, which is what most designers are offering, or you can be inspired by the trend for full-on fanciful rooms led by a…

I’m writing in praise of the barbecue recipes in the July-August issue. As an American living in Italy, I’m constantly searching for recipes that stand out from typical Tuscan cuisine. Our guests know they’re in for something different when they join us for dinner, and the Whole Spatchcocked Chicken did not disappoint! The Chimichurri and Green Herb and Tahini Dressing are also outstanding. As always, I enjoyed the interiors articles as well. Keep up the good content and thank you for making it easy to subscribe while living outside of North America! —AIMÉE STEVENSON NOCENTINI, Florence, Italy I’ve been an avid reader of your magazine for many years. I noticed a reference to MacAusland’s Woollen Mills in Bloomfield, P.E.I., by designer Carol Reed in a recent issue (Style Files “Hot Take,” July-August).…

Sinking into a sofa, turning on a faucet or running my hand along a surface — those simple gestures had been more or less unavailable to me for the past two years. With the world shut down, stores shuttered and design shows like IDS on hiatus, design editors such as myself had to rely on colleagues and expert photographers to relay the details of new products. Fortunately, in June of this year, the world’s biggest design showcase returned. The Milan Furniture Fair, or Salone del Mobile. Milano, was back with a sense of optimism, ready to celebrate its 60th birthday. As a first-time fairgoer, I was overwhelmed by not only the size of the official exhibition (more than 2,175 exhibitors in 20 halls covering 600,000 square feet) but the extension…

“OUR AIM IS TO MAKE THE ART WORLD LESS INTIMIDATING”—Nuria Madrenas WHO: Nuria Madrenas, artist and founder WHERE: Toronto CONNECT: @tacitcollective, tacitcollective.com THE SCOOP: Tacit founder Nuria Madrenas discovered a disparity in the Canadian art industry, where artworks by female artists only accounted for two per cent of art sold. As an artist herself, she recognized the need for a platform where female artists could sell their work and widen their reach. Since its launch in 2019, Tacit has grown into an online marketplace of more than 300 female-made artworks, as well as an art consultancy. In addition to originals, the collective offers art prints in various sizes and framing options — all at an affordable price. ALL IN A NAME: “In technical terms, ‘tacit’ refers to something that is understood…

Quebec lighting atelier Luminaire Authentik has launched a new outdoor lighting collection that combines minimalist design and soft, ambient illumination. Bring high style to your front porch or deck with custom-order fixtures that are handmade in Canada and available in 40 colourways. In collaboration with Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Rocky Mountain Hardware debuts the Oasis collection, featuring sculptural locks, knobs and levers that takes hardware to the next level. Each handcrafted piece comes in 12 finishes. Text by Bona Kim (Profile)/Bona Kim with files from Rosemary Poole (New & Notable)/Photography by Steven Lee (Nuria’s portrait)/courtesy of Tacit (art)/Luminaire Authentik (New & Notable, lighting)/Rocky Mountain Hardware (New & Notable, hardware)…

Zara Home x Vincent Van Duysen Tactile natural materials in timeless forms define Zara Home’s new collection in collaboration with Belgian architect and designer Vincent Van Duysen (pictured). “This project is deeply personal,” says Vincent. “It represents a distillation of my own design DNA — everything I’ve come to stand for in design over the last 30 years.” The furniture, rugs, table lamps and other items reflect 1 a desire to create soulful pieces that age beautifully. “It’s intended to complement your space, without defining it. I invite you to make each piece your own.” CB2 x Lawson-Fenning CB2’s new collection with furniture designers Grant Fenning and Glenn Lawson of Lawson-Fenning brings Californian craftsmanship to the retailer’s modern aesthetic. “We’re drawn to honest materials and simple forms that are beautifully detailed,”…