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Offering a warm cup of tea to our guests when they enter our world is a natural part of what we do. It’s a daily ritual that is laced within the Artemano DNA. It’s a simple gesture. A humble offering.  But one that symbolizes and says so much. It’s our way of welcoming people into our home, of letting them know that we embrace and are honoured by their presence. That they are welcomed to stay for as long as they want. That their comfort and joy within our space is important to us. A simple cup of tea strikes...

Packing your suitcase can be as exciting as unpacking. We reminisce over the souvenirs we’ve crammed in amongst dirty clothes and full memory cards. But it is the customs and rituals of the places that woo us away and that don’t take up any valuable suitcase real estate that can linger long after we’ve returned.With the holiday season in full effect and ritual playing a central role to the festivities, we are taking a bit of an inventory of all that we’ve brought home from our travels to the Far East to see what rituals we can fuse with our...

As the daylight hours shorten, and the stars shine brighter at night, it’s time to adjust our lighting scheme. We believe in illuminating the home in winter both to amplify its warmth and to bring out the beauty of our furnishings and any striking architectural features. We are spending more time at home at this chilly time of year, so we want to make sure our place is an especially soul-nurturing space, conducive to nesting and doing all the stay-at-home activities we love, such as reading, hosting close friends and snuggling with our significant others. The right lighting can also...

An invitation to one of Daniel Desforges’ cocktail parties is an offer to explore and discover. “It’s always about creating an experience that my guests haven’t had before,” said the founder and editor of food and style blog, dothedaniel.com. “Even if it’s really simple and imperfect, I always want to host an event that my guests will remember.” We couldn’t resist the opportunity to have Daniel create a few signature holiday-inspired cocktails for us at Artemano. We’re excited to share his recipes and tips with you here so you can offer them to guests at your holiday gatherings. Because for...

At Artemano, we’re taking Black Friday quite literally this year—as an opportunity to delve into the dark (yet oh-so-stylish) side of design. Often underrated as a colour, black can make a powerful statement and is prized by many designers as a pure colour. We are bringing it into the mix of our homes for a dash of drama and contemporary elegance; here are our suggestions if you want to do the same. Soothe. Black-washing wood brings out the natural beauty of its grain. In the bedroom or any family space geared toward rest and relaxation, black-washed wood can bring texture...