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We love the idea of sparking joy in everything we do. And even though we love traveling the globe taking in sights and gathering experiences, we also love to explore natural surroundings closer to home.  That's what's so appealing about a staycation - it not only helps us better connect to our local rivers, parks and skylines but also to the space that we live in, making it our anchor for when we venture out into the world. We have collected sensory memories from our favorite guest houses from all over the globe to think of ways to make our...

When we open our home to guests we make room for the sounds of chatter and laughter to permeate our personal space.  At Artemano, we strive to create environments where friends and family feel total comfort and our homes become alive with stories told, moments shared and memories created.  At Artemano, we love to entertain. Our very own in-house stylist, Edith Marrié and in-house designer, Lisanne Blain, share with you  top tips on how to create an easy, fun and relaxing entertaining atmosphere.   Lighting Lighting is unparalleled in completing the look and feel of any room. To create texture,...

For some of us, spring means spring-cleaning – that frenzied feeling of having too much stuff: too many books threatening to leap off their shelves, too many pictures crowding the walls, too many clothes trying to escape the closet. This feeling of being crowded by our things is sometimes reflected inside us as well: maybe you crave more space inside and outside yourself to hear yourself think, to allow yourself to plan the future, or simply to enjoy the present. Perhaps you are spring-cleaning yourself, airing out the dark corners where your bad habits or negative thinking like to hide....

The potential carried by a changing season is always exciting. We eagerly welcome a new time of year as it brings forth hope and the promise of unknown opportunities.  As F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in the Great Gatsby, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”  For us at Artemano, the possibilities presented by the season are just as colourful as the foliage that marks it. As Falls leads our natural progression indoors, we see another occasion to proceed on our journey of creating memorable ambiances. Using the season’s resources and holidays as inspiration, we strive...

If you’re moving this summer, whether you’re upsizing to a new house, or even downsizing to a condo, one of the hardest parts of a move is figuring out what you should be bringing with you and what to buy new. So, where to start? Organize: Walk through your current home and start to make 3 piles. 1 - Garbage, 2- absolutely love this and can’t part with it, and 3- I like it and will take it with me if it fits. This applies to everything from furniture to artwork to books and accessories. Be honest with yourself! If...