let’s learn: buying original art segment on BT Calgary

I had a great time on BT Calgary yesterday sharing tips on buying original art. If you missed the segment, not to worry, you can watch it online. Here I am with Ted just before we went on air. Thanks to Glenn for snapping the photo and for all his help with getting set up!

In the midst of nerves and complete absent mindedness, we missed acknowledging the Herringer Kiss Gallery for providing the art (hangs head in shame). Thank you Deborah!

You’ll find more tips in the current issue of Dabble, Reality Check column.

Nyla Free Designs is a full service Calgary Interior Design studio. Our goal is to bring your home to life by revealing your style and infusing unexpected elements of design and detail. If we can help with your project please let us know! See the contact page to get in touch.

Nyla Free Designs also offers an online design service through Design in a Box.

I’m back!

Hello! I’ve been absent for a while and missing my blogging platform and social media friends. Work as been extremely busy so blogging has taken a bit of a backseat I’m afraid. I also just returned from a family vacation (more on that in blogs to come) and have now hit the ground running again. Kids are back to school tomorrow so today is going to be busy preparing for a crazy (but exciting!) week ahead.

I admit my head is spinning these days. So many things on my mind regarding work. Decisions to make, inspiring ideas I have that now require implementing, thoughts about where to take my business next, all the while wondering when I’ll find the time to sort through them and make the changes I want to. My office desk is clean but my head is full of virtual paperwork, a whirlwind of ideas and thoughts.

I’ve got a lot of exciting things coming up. Installations, photo shoots, an ‘on assignment’ trip to a tropical destination for Dabble Mag and of course the many fabulous projects I have on the go. I’ll be keeping you well informed along the way as I get back to regular postings.

Tomorrow, I’ll be on Breakfast Television talking more about buying original art as seen in the latest issue of Dabble. My segment is at 7:52am so tune in if you are able! I’ll be sharing more images on my blog and updating my portfolio with photos from this shoot later in the week so please check back.

Right after I’ll be racing home to finish preparing for a photo shoot with Avenue Magazine. I’ve been a busy little bee lately pulling the remaining details together and receiving my last delivery today, just in time! They’re shooting my lower level for the June issue so stay tuned.

Lightbulb via: Thumbtack Thinkers, Dabble photo: Lori Andrews

Nyla Free Designs is a full service Calgary Interior Design studio. Our goal is to bring your home to life by revealing your style and infusing unexpected elements of design and detail. If we can help with your project please let us know! See the contact page to get in touch.

Nyla Free Designs also offers an online design service through Design in a Box.

fall decorating: what’s new?

Fall is approaching fast and now that kids are back in school it’s a great time to think about giving your home a lift with new decor. Today on BT Calgary I’m sharing what’s new for fall with ideas that are easily incorporated into your existing rooms. Items that are beautiful, useful and even dual purpose bring style and function to any space.

Below are the items I brought to the show in case you’re interested in taking any home :)

Natural element and textures:1. Samar Ottoman $139.95 3. Mackenzie area carpet (various sizes) 7. Gryfino tray $59.95 all from Crate & Barrel, 2. Salad bowl $20.00 8. Basket $7.00 from Superstore/Loblaws 4. Petrified wood trivet/hot plate $48.00 5. Umbellifers herb pot $8.00 from Anthropologie 6. Grasscloth through Interior Designers.

Colour ~ blues & purples:1. Skype C-table in Indigo $249.00 2. Blue ombre round vase $99.95 4. Holden pillow cover & insert $169.00 5. Calluna vase $49.95 all from Crate & Barrel, 3. Bloomsbury pillow $148.00 from Anthropologie, 6. Purple/pink throw $125.00 from Maria Tomas.

Graphic patterns:1. Suzani throw $525.00 2. Orange storage table $275.00 3. Flirt vase $155.00 5. Farrow & Ball wallpapers 6. Pompom throw $135.00 all from Maria Tomas, 4. Abstract idea pillow $88.00 from Anthropolgie.

Note: Nyla Free Designs is not responsible for discrepancies in prices or descriptions. The above details are for information purposes. Please call the respective stores for more information on stock or purchasing.

Nyla Free Designs is a full service Calgary Interior Design studio. Our goal is to bring your home to life by revealing your style and infusing unexpected elements of design and detail. If we can help with your project please let us know! See the contact page to get in touch.

Nyla Free Designs also offers an online design service through Design in a Box.

what’s new for fall on breakfast television

Summer is drawing to an end, kids are back at school and we’ll soon find ourselves spending more time indoors. I’ll be talking about what’s new for Fall in the world of design on Breakfast Television tomorrow morning. Would love it if you tuned in, but if you happen to miss it I’ll have all the items I talked about on Wednesday’s blog post.

Image via BT Calgary Facebook page. ‘Outdoor Lounger’ segment June 14th, 2011.

Nyla Free Designs is a full service Calgary Interior Design studio. Our goal is to bring your home to life by revealing your style and infusing unexpected elements of design and detail. If we can help with your project please let us know! See the contact page to get in touch.

Nyla Free Designs also offers an online design service through Design in a Box.