Category Archives: Decor & Interiors

I love pianos, we’re blessed to own one (seen above), it’s no Steinway, but it’s ours and much like many of the items in our home are heirlooms or hand me downs from family and friends… sentiments are priceless.

Having one does pose a problem when you don’t have the luxury of a dedicated piano or music room, so try blending yours into its surrounds. How do you do it? Style it! Treat it as you would a mantle or display case or shelf.

Here are a few inspirational shots I nabbed off of my Pinterest board.

Image courtesy of The Design Files

Image courtesy of Agent Bauer

Image courtesy of Bo Bedre

Image courtesy of A beautiful mess

I’m particularly fond of the last one. I’m in love with Elise and Emma’s A beautiful mess blog. It’s so bright and colourful, filled with inspiration and DIY/craft tutorials, including one on how to achieve your own Instagram Wall Art.

Ok, I’m going to let the cat out of the bag. I’m starting a magazine, well an e-zine to be technically correct.

Each issue will feature a single creative in their creative space and run 10-15 pages. While you’ll probably see a few finished pieces the focus is to document their creative process and spaces.

Each issue will have an accompanying interview, a DIY craft tutorial and look book, it’s part The Selby part Design Sponge.

Today I got to shoot the first issue with Heather Moore of Skinny LaMinx at her studio and got to be a fly on the wall, well better than a fly because I received a cuppa tea and biscuits and there wasn’t a flyswatter in sight.

Above are a few off camera shots. I shot 180 frames, whittled it down to 87 and from that will probably feature 15-20 in the mag, whew.

I’m shooting, writing, designing and publishing it so bear with me, though I’m hoping to have the first issue out mid-August and then every two month thereafter.