tag: jessica masters

Last year, Martina downsized, moving from an older home in Parkdale to a bright and airy North York condo. Her apartment is minimal and contemporary, and has a ton of character, as illustrated in the numerous paintings which provide warmth to white walls.
On a very cold December afternoon, Barbara welcomed me into her elegant home. Barbara has been a loyal client for many years, so it was especially intriguing to see the final resting place for all the beautiful oil paintings and etchings she has collected.
Cathy Thomas shares her home with husband Jon Dyck, nine year old daughter Sydney, and three year old twin boys Jack and Lucas. A few notes on their design aesthetic and art collection:
Paul Semkuley, of re:source lifestyles, lives in an art filled condo in the sky, with partner Ian Swan. It was refreshing to see the unconventional way much of the art was hung in their space. Whether a piece was placed up high (above a mirror or bed frame), in an eclectic grouping in the bedroom, or against shimmering dark mica fleck wallpaper in the powder room, it was clear that art is a major focus.