Gotamago by Lichia Liu

Birthday Pow, Gotamago, Kiku Corner

Gotamago is Lichia Liu’s stationery company located in Toronto. She paints beautiful foods or scenes and makes them into cards or invitations, often with silly puns. I especially love the Japanese ones! Tomiko and I first encountered Gotamago’s cards at the Annex Flea back in April. I bought a few cards, including a sumo birthday card […]

Ideas for Karlos’ Apartment

Karlos' apartment decor, Kiku Corner

1. Float or Ink beach blanket, Modcloth 2. Lappljung Ruta Rug, Ikea 3. Hektar Floor Lamp, Ikea 4. Fun for your Life Wall Decor, Modcloth 5. Skogaby Sofa, Ikea 6. Koldby Cowhide Rug, Ikea 7. Lisel Cushion, Ikea 8. Pig Clock, Unpossible Cuts on Etsy 9. Stenstorp Kitchen Island, Ikea 10. Vejmon Coffee Table, Ikea   […]

Canadian Design: Umbra

Umbra Cage Wall Clock, Kiku Corner

Umbra products are now sold all over – from museum shops to international malls, even now at Martha’s Vineyard – and I recently found out that it is a Canadian company. Not just any Canadian company…it’s from Toronto! Umbra products are generally smartly designed, beautiful and functional. I’ve got a few Umbra items in my […]

Summer Linens

Happy summer! One way I celebrate the new season in my home is to change all my linens to the beautiful ones my mother lovingly hand-stitched. They are light, whimsical, and the perfect expression of summer.  

Canadian Style: KooCoo Carrillo

KooCoo Carrillo is an eco-friendly clothing line made in Toronto. It makes lovely dresses and scarves, and you can find them at Freedom Clothing Collective in Toronto or on Etsy. Karen, the creator of the line, can also make custom clothes to your own specifications!   Bird Floral Dress