Creative posts about my design work
The Getaway Collection celebrates our rich Canadian heritage and the vision behind the Grand Railway Hotels of Canada. Our small country had big vision to create world class destinations to rival the finest European hotels and draw international travellers to an opulent adventure aboard the Canadian Pacific Railway..
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SS2025 – The Grow Collection – Suzanne Faris
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Things have been a little quiet on the blog recently, but they’ve been bustling in the storefront studio! Spring felt like it come fast and suddenly the “spring collection” became the “summer collection”. It was well worth the wait though! TRIAD has some beautiful new shapes and vibes, not to mention pops of colour!
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The story of female pilots during World War II is one of perseverance and courage in the face of opposition. While there were experienced female pilots at the time, our culture wasn’t ready to accept them outside of a support role. Even their physical capability and mental capacity was in question. And yet they persevered in asking for a place and took any flying jobs they could get. In the end, they exceeded expectations and began to change the cultural perception of women.
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With so many “things” in the world vying for our attention and easily accessible do we really need another brand with more stuff? These are questions I ask myself as a maker and designer. Am I a contributor to the problem of oversupply and waste? A sobering thought, and one that lies at the foundation of my work in timeless design. The best way to reduce waste and spend is to buy things that we can keep for a long time. How do we do that?
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I stumbled across the term “Biophilic Design” a few months ago and dove into an exploratory phase. Aside from sounding really smart (who doesn’t want that?) conversations around biophilic design have been growing in popularity. As we become more invested in health and wellness and the awareness of how our environment affects us, we naturally discover these principles.
Continue reading “Biophilic Design” →When you’re beginning a home reno project, having a clear view of your style can make the decision making process much easier. I’ve picked three styles to review, minimalism, mid-century modern and maximalism. Let’s jump in!
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*A recent article written for Hometown St. Thomas enjoy! – Suzanne
With the holidays wrapping up we have all begun to change our homes back to “normal” and think about the New Year ahead. My home always feels a little bare after putting away all the Christmas decor. Although bare isn’t the only word I would use to describe it. It also feels like a clean slate which is refreshing.
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This article was originally written for Hometown St. Thomas Magazine
With the Holidays around the corner, many of us are starting to think about decorating and baking and all the holiday traditions. Decisions Decisions! What makes Christmas feel like Christmas? For some it’s the people, for others, the wintry weather. And still others, the baking and decor. Did I mention presents? Of course it’s different for everyone, so how can you make it magical for all?
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This article was originally written for the Railway City Tourism Insiders Blog:
When we think about fall decor, the first thing that comes to mind is pumpkins, mums and cornstalks. Am I right? While these iconic fall pieces are lovely, there’s so much more to changing our homes for this new season than just front door displays. Our lifestyles in fall change as well and our homes can reflect that in ways that are comforting and useful.
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