While I am in Montréal, I am particularly looking forward to visiting Luminaire Authentik, a Canadian lighting manufacturer we are currently sourcing from for one of our upcoming projects.

Lighting is such an important layer in a finished room. The right fixture does much more than provide light; it can introduce colour, shape and personality while helping the entire space feel more considered and complete.

What I particularly appreciate about Luminaire Authentik is the level of customization available. Their fixtures can be personalized through different forms, colours and finishes, giving us the flexibility to select something specifically for the room rather than simply finding a fixture that happens to work.

This is one of the things I value most about working with Canadian makers. When there is an opportunity to customize a piece, we can curate with greater intention and create something that feels personal to the home.

What sets Once a Tree apart is their extensive portfolio of mid- to high-end furniture lines combined with the ability to create custom furniture to order. This versatility allows us to realize our most ambitious design visions, whether selecting from their carefully curated collections or creating entirely bespoke pieces.

At the heart of our longstanding relationship with Once a Tree is sales manager Les Nelmes, whose expertise and enthusiasm have made him an invaluable partner in our design process. Les brings a perfect blend of professionalism and creativity to each project, helping us transform our design concepts into reality.

We’re excited to share that Once a Tree has recently relocated to 292 W 3rd Ave in Vancouver, near Olympic Village. Their new showroom offers an even more accessible way to experience their exceptional collection of fine furnishings. Whether you’re searching for the perfect Canadian-made piece or dreaming of custom furniture, their new location is well worth a visit.

The owner of this charming shop in Edgemont Village, Lisa Wrixon, says that thestylewell was created to inspire and delight those who appreciate all things beautiful. Her shop certainly delivers. Lisa has curated a stunning array of both useful and decorative home goods, including pillows, throws, accessories, rugs, interior design books, and artwork.

We particularly love thestylewell because Lisa enjoys promoting talented artists and makers as much as we do. She sells a lovely collection of wares from a variety of local sources, helping uplift and honour our community. 

If you are searching for unique, timeless, and eclectic pieces for a gift or for your own home, stop in at thestylewell. You will be well rewarded.

We are excited to introduce the newest addition to our community of preferred suppliers and trades: Jones & Company Custom Framing. As our network evolves over time, it is always refreshing to welcome new faces, and Jones & Company brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to the art of framing.

What sets them apart is their “we can frame anything” attitude, coupled with their in-depth knowledge of bespoke art and extensive selection of quality custom framing options. Whether you have existing work that needs reframing or new pieces waiting to be brought to life, we will be trusting Jones & Company for all future framing endeavours.

A family-owned and operated business, Au Lit crafts its linens right here in Canada. No middlemen, no unnecessary supply chain. I promise you will enjoy browsing their impressive selection of bed linens, towels, and sleepwear. Alternatively, engage with their knowledgeable staff to discover the intricacies of thread counts and find the perfect sheeting for you.

If you are a Vancouverite, a curated selection of Au Lit’s offerings can be found on the beautifully appointed beds in the Once A Tree Showroom. With genuine quality and customizable options, Au Lit’s linens are designed to elevate your sleep experience and enhance your daily rituals.

We also love that Coast Consignment offers us an environmentally friendly way to recycle good pieces that we, or our clients, no longer want or need… and get some money back for those items. Their loyal following ensures frequent turnover of items, which gives you the peace of mind that your well-loved piece will find a new, happy home.

Best of all? Coast Consignment is dog-friendly! The staff’s pups are occasionally on site to greet you, and you’re welcome to bring your own friendly canines into their Pemberton Avenue store while you shop. You can also browse their items here.