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Bonnie, Steve, their two daughters, and new puppy share a cozy home in Toronto. Bonnie discovered a love for fabrics, paint colours, and art as she embraced the role of interior decorator for her family's home.
In honour of our 21st annual Festival of Smalls, we present here a collection of small work in the context of our own homes, and those of our clients and friends. Join us this Saturday at 10am for the opening reception!
Devoted clients/sisters Ilyse, Hailey and Lesley Lustig have been passionately collecting art for years. For milestones (from birthdays, to new babies), it is not uncommon for two of the lovely Lustig ladies to spend hours in the gallery in search for the perfect gift for their sister. With these personal narratives in mind, I was especially excited to see Ilyse's collection. Despite getting ready for a big move, Ilyse invited me to her home, which she shares with her husband and two children. We talked life, love, and the great fortune of having sisters.
I rode the QEW Hamilton Express last Saturday, armed with a bottle of wine, and a small Elizabeth Lennie painting in hand. The destination: a bright and beautiful condo near Locke St., home to newlyweds Erika Woods (former Art Interiors' Manager!) and Brenden Desjardins.
Chelsea and Adam have been collecting art at Art Interiors for over ten years. Despite being amidst renovations, Chelsea gave me a tour of her beautiful home, and her eclectic collection, while her excited puppy trailed behind. What resonated the most was her belief in the importance of living with and growing up with art. Numerous works hang in her daughters’ bedrooms, while a dedicated craft room inspires creativity and enables her girls to draw on the walls.