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Shawna, a chiropractor, and Jen, an engineer, are very busy people. They love their work, their children, twelve-year old twins, a boy and a girl, the outdoors and baseball. With a lifestyle that reflects life and fullness, the inspiration behind Shawna and Jen’s decor was clear. As Shawna conveyed, “I always wanted a mix between clean and contemporary, to make my home welcoming. A home you can touch and live in.” The couple shared that it was important for their home to have clean lines, but also be filled with experiential objects, things that would bring them back to important...

Chantal Li lives in downtown Toronto. She’s a fashion and lifestyle blogger, and owner of shopthefreeisland.com – an online clothing and accessories boutique, who recently opted to make-over her bedroom. With a renewed bedroom décor, Chantal shares with us a little insight on what drew her to Artemano.   1. What do you like about your neighbourhood? My home is steps from Harbourfront so it’s very quiet and peaceful even in the centre of Toronto. 2. Can you tell us one hidden 'gem' in your neighbourhood that you like to frequent? Touti Gelati Cafe. It has the best handmade ice...

A Toronto native, Kaylee Giffin is a lifestyle blogger and founder of www.theblondielocks.com. Recently we helped her refresh her living room to create an airy ambiance by mixing contemporary pieces with the organic beauty of wood. 1. What do you like about your neighbourhood? We live in the east end of downtown Toronto, away from a lot of the hustle and bustle of the city’s core. Although there are still so many things to do and see (and eat) in our neighbourhood, I feel such a sense of calmness and community in our area, which I love so much. 2....

Walking through the forest in winter, we become aware of the fresh nip of pine, the crunch of snow, the sparkle of frost. By the ocean, our breathing deepens as it falls into synch with the crashing waves. Atop a mountain, we understand on a cellular level our humble place in the bigger picture. Nature is wild and grand and dramatic—it makes us feel alive. It’s a lot like love. As we enter a new romance, our racing thoughts and desire to control events give way to a heightened spontaneity. We’re moved to act on intuition, and we effortlessly attune to the sensibilities of...

Lorraine Ouimet and Alan Prater are humble people. Although Lorraine is a successful personal trainer and Alan is a well-known jazz musician who has toured with the likes of Michael Jackson, they both prefer to live what Lorraine calls “the simple life”. “My life is minimalist - I need to have kind, happy people around me, people who are grateful for what they have. I need to have good healthy food, a glass of wine once in a while and little chocolate every day!” Their new apartment in Lachine, Montreal suits this philosophy to a tee. “We’re two blocks from...