Late October, I spent ten days in London immersed in an intense cultural adventure. I found refuge sipping tea with Lisa's sister, Steffanie Brown, in her gorgeous Notting Hill flat. Despite the distance, Steffie & Garvin have built up a solid collection of work from Canadian artists. I personally adore Toronto artist Lizzie Vickery's large photograph of London in miniature - the focal point of their living room. You would hardly notice the rainy London days in their cheerful space, filled with colourful, contemporary pieces.
Lizzie Vickery, Mahmood Popal (on the mantel, left), Danielle Hession (grouping of four, on the mantel, right)
In the kitchen: Lizzie Vickery
Lori-Ann Bellissimo (three abstracts), Erin Vincent
Though unconventional in its placement (tucked away), this Joshua Jensen Nagle feels intimate and dreamy.
In the playroom: Andy Maclean
Richard Herman
In the hall: Tara Cooper
Sandi Ralph
In the bedroom: Marcelo Suaznabar
Son's room: Julie Withrow
Son's room: Ric Santon pieces are paired with her son's self portrait.
Daughter's room: Erin Vincent (left)
Daughter's room: Alice Jarry's silkscreen hangs above an antique piece from Steffanie's childhood bedroom.
