Health is a hot topic in any day and age, especially now. As a species, our primary instinct and goal is survival and health helps yield high survival rates. But what is health anyway and what does it do for me?
Here is what health is not: it is not the absence of disease.
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Read MoreWith the current much ado around health, it is important to pause and reflect on what that really is. How much of health is physical, how much is mental, how much is in fact, social. Can we control health through our built environment and what are it’s many facets? Is health a personal or social matter? Read more
Read MoreThe front doors: Change the entrance door and while at it, consider a better garage door as well
Garage doors are often left out of the curb-appeal discussion, yet they take up substantial frontwall space, implicitly having a significant visual impact. This is an opportunity to really spruce up your curb-appeal by cleverly installing a more appealing door. READ MORE
Read MoreTake a look at Adriana’s Valentines day special: See what you can do for a Sunday full of fun!
a Dochia Media production Written and Narrated by Adriana Mot
Read More“If you live in a condo, the biggest problem may be that you’re short on space. The way to good design is a thin path between expected lifestyle, legislative regulations and development-related financial constraints. The inventiveness that a successful project requires is constantly challenged and under serious public scrutiny.”
Read MoreRecently shortlisted for the international Design & Architecture Award, Adriana has discussed her views with Design Et Al - industry leading design magazine in London, UK.
In what direction do you feel that design is moving towards in a general sense? I believe that design will be more and more a tool for positive change. Social responsibility and personal preferences will govern lifestyle and coexist as the new design norms.
Read more about the shortlisted entry HERE
Full interview coming up in the Spring issue of Design Et Al
Read MoreLast year is not a year that we will easily forget. It is however one year of our lives. What did you do? Did you turn it around and make the best of it or crumbled under its weight, pressure and fatality? First and second episodes of the A list will look at the major events of last year as they affected Adriana and how they shaped her lifestyle, personal and professional choices. A positive attitude and adaptability are key to living the best life you can even under the most dire circumstances.
Read MoreWe’re open! After carefully looking at the guidelines, we do fit within the new restrictive rules and we’ll keep going. We’ve got key information! Read the article for selected links to relevant construction information restrictions and permissions.
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My channel will feature professional and entertaining segments on all things design and lifestyle. Design is too often reduced to finishes, decor, colours and pretty little things. That is simply wrong.
Design is the reflection of personal and societal values, practical needs, habits of living, responsibility, aesthetic balance, and, not in the least, the manufacturing capabilities of an era.
Read MoreWe’re pleased to announce that our recently completed condominium project made it on the coveted shortlist of nominees for the International Architecture and interior design Awards in London, UK.
Organized by Design et Al, the prestigious awards yearly showcase the best design achievements in the industry. Chosen by a panel of industry experts, the nominated works reflect the design vibe and contemporary and future currents that are at the forefront of the profession…
Read More“When I walked into the foyer, all I saw was peach and the mirror on the ceiling reflecting my shoes. But as soon as I passed thru the next set of doors and entered the living room and then circled around the fireplace smack in the middle of the room, finally, the unobstructed view of the city opened up in all its might.
Read MoreCooking is a pleasant activity only if you have the right tools and if you can minimize the need to clean after you’re done. Which tools those are, vary with the cook but it is safe to assume that non-stick frying pans are on everyone’s list. Add to that wooden spoons and transparent lids and you’re half-way there. The other half is a bit more complicated…
Read MoreA bit of Fun for the Holidays // watch on Youtube
Decorating the tree at Christmas is a joy to kids and a beautiful yearly ritual. Take a look at how we do it at my house and! here are the BLOOPERS for fun 😀, see how many you spot when watching the video:…
Read MoreBoosting with over 8,000 square feet of space, 11 foot high ceilings and gorgeous catwalks, …
Read MoreWith the weather dropping to below zero, readers turned to tips on warming up their home.
In a recent interview with HPBA (the Ontario Hearth and barbeque association), Adriana discussed the impact of the ever-lasting love of fire in the home and the current fireplace trends.
Q. What is the fireplace that you’ve seen most used and what are some of the favourite types out there among your clients and generally, what you’ve observed?
A. Definitely gas fireplaces still hold the lead. With the many options of heat control and decorative beads, logs and trim kits they maintain their place in the market. They are also extremely customizable in terms of looks and surrounds. This holds a great deal of appeal to consumers that want more personalization.
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