August 2006
Produced by Brett Walther
Photography by Nina Teixeira

Give a beachy boost to picnics in the park and backyard barbeques with these shell-topped bamboo skewers. A drop of hot glue will keep these deliate adornments in place, the perfect complement to alfresco dining.

July/August 2004
Produced by Samantha Pynn
Photography by Nina Teixeira

Repurposing an antique door as a headboard is an old favourite. For something different, try wainscotting.  Painted and mounted behind the bed, an inexpensive MDF wall panel is an easy and attractive headboard.

February/March 2003
Produced by Sabrina Linn
Photography by Nina Teixeira

Instead of papering a whole wall, make an equally dramatic statement with just a single strip. Design editor Samantha Pynn attached dowels to the top and bottom of luxe wallpaper with a large repeat to create a stylish scroll that can be switched with the seasons for a change in decor.