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What inspired the works of the world’s greatest artists, filmmakers, actors, singers and authors?  That’s definitely a question I’d like to ask someone like Edouard Manet, one of my favourite painters, or Jean-Luc Godard, a director whose films I truly admire. I wonder what inspired and drove these two individuals to create outstanding pieces of art that I not only love, but that enriched my life from the instant that I was first exposed to them.   Via sphoto.xx.fbcdn.net Via pbase.com Inspiration is on my mind today because Shimon has returned from his latest trip to India, Thailand and Cambodia. He’s...

My first memory of wood is associated with a bedroom set my parents bought me when I was five or six years old.  I remember it clearly. It was simple with straight lines and big round knobs that made opening drawers easy for a little girl. Probably built out of pine, it was delivered to our apartment untreated, light, almost white in colour, scattered with tinges of yellow. I can still see my mother taking her time, painstakingly sanding down each piece of furniture and then lacquering the dresser, the bed, night-table, desk and chair. I was amazed at how...

Walking through the doors at Artemano is akin to breathing in the renewed and inviting air when you reach an exotic wonderland. “Home is an escape and we love to create it”; is our rooted philosophy as we compose our magical atmospheres. Creating simplistic and thoughtfully designed spaces allows our viewers to immerse themselves in our special creations and appreciate each unique piece fashioned from nature. When our guests visit our showroom, they often express that it is like walking into a beautiful art gallery or resort.   Artemano is an artistic platform where one can escape from the everyday...

All photos credit: Lynda Felton Because our Canadian summers feel so short, we want to drink in the sun’s rays and the cool night breezes as much as possible. Some call the start of summer patio season, signifying the importance of socializing outside. Picnickers fill our parks in the afternoons and in the evenings people retreat to backyards and balconies to grill up delicious barbecue. At Artemano, we’ve discovered a cocktail that really helps us think globally (a subtle, citrussy hint of lemongrass recalls tropical destinations) while also sharing our experiences with friends— a Thai basil and lemongrass mojito. The...

There’s a subtle shift in the air. I felt it the other day as I stepped outside. The sun hit my face and it felt different than it has in the last few months. This wasn’t the same wintry sun that has made the odd appearance during this past long and arduous winter. This was a sun that felt warmer, rounder and brighter. Via tanyagrasley.blogspot.com Before we know it the smell and sound of melting snow will surround us and minuscule buds will surface on trees. As soon as they emerge they will quickly bloom, dressing up our trees in...