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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...

Opening our home to friends and family is something that we at Artemano love to do year round.  And we make sure that we are always ready by creating ambiances that are simple, durable and inviting. But the holiday season is a time with even more reasons to make our home warm and relaxing because this is the season of togetherness and a chance for the Artemano ambiance to flex its entertaining credentials.   Rather than suggesting the usual clichés of a warm stoked fire; a carefully curated playlist; and good food, we ask that ahead of this magical time,...

Gracie Caroll may lead a glamourous life as a style blogger, but the parties she throws at home are decidedly laid back. “In the summer I had a taco and margarita party that was super fun,” she said. “I made everything easy so I could spend time with my friends, rather than being stuck in the kitchen worrying about it all being perfect.” We invited Gracie to Artemano to share her tips for styling an inviting table with elements that set a fun and relaxed mood.  Whether it’s a family dinner or a get-together with cocktails, the heart of any...

Summer at my place was a time of long, lingering meals. School was out; nobody was in a rush; and it was so relaxing to stick around on a warm evening at the patio table and chat. Come September, the rhythms of life and nature will inevitably change: the colder weather brings my family indoors and life becomes a whirlwind of work, study and social activities. But I want to hold onto the ritual of family dinners and checking in with everyone about their day… their weekend plans… their feelings on some breaking news story. It’s easy to grab a...