Art at Home – Curating Your Personal Art Collection

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Often our art collections begin with personal pieces that hold memories, such as watercolours painted by a loved one, an heirloom photograph, or a child’s first finger painting – art often holds the spirit of memories. It personalizes our homes and adds a human touch to the collection of manufactured goods in which we live. As a child, it was pages pulled from a colouring book. Through my teens and early twenties, it was posters and glossy pages liberated from …

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surrey and white rock christmas activities

Magical Holiday Activities in Surrey / White Rock

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Annual Holiday Season “Sip and Swag”  Saturday, December 3rd 2022 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm at the Fraser Valley Cider Company, 22128 16 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Z 1L3 A Collaboration with The Flower Fort and The Fraser Valley Cider Company. Come and enjoy some mulled cider and get into the Holiday Season by creating your very own Door Swag! Spots will be limited, so register today! The event will include a glass of Fraser Valley Cider Co. hot mulled cider …

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Choose a Fabric for Your Sofa

How to Choose a Fabric for Your Sofa

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The fabric you choose for your custom sofa matters as much as its size, shape and cushion choice. Each type holds its own unique characteristics – from stain and fade resistance to strength and style. When selecting the best materials, it is essential to take into consideration the attributes of each one and how they fit into your personal requirements and lifestyle. In this guide, we will help you choose a fabric for your custom sofa by discussing upholstery options, …

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Investing in Canadian Art Jon Einnersen

Tax Incentives for Investing in Canadian Art

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Art is a beautiful way to transform a blank wall or liven up a space, adding some personality to your office or place of business. Now, with the tax incentives implemented by the Canadian government to promote Investing in Canadian Art, it can do so much more than that.  Collecting Canadian art is growing into one of the most popular types of investments because the CRA has established that taxpayers who purchase or rent Canadian artworks either for their personal …

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CUSTOM Framing 101: Everything you need to know about getting art professionally framed

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Art framing terminology can be daunting: matting, mounting, float frames, spacers, shadow boxes! Keeping it simple isn’t always easy if you aren’t sure how to articulate what you’re looking for when you get custom-framed art. Ilda, one of our custom framing experts here at GS & Company, is here to help. With 18 years of custom framing experience, she has worked with a wide variety of pieces, from artwork on paper to wedding gowns and war medals.  Choosing a frame …

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The Benefits of Having a Power Lift Chair

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As a person faces mobility challenges, few home health care products become as life-changing as a reclining power lift chair. For those experiencing leg, hip and back pain, one of the hardest movements is to sit down on a chair and eventually get back up. Your doctor or therapist may have recently recommended a power lift chair to you or a loved one, saying it will help with mobility. The act of sitting demands that a person uses their core …

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How To Create A Calm Corner In Your Home

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There’s no doubt about it: we all need a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at the end of a busy day. Whether you work from home or your daily commute is battling traffic, there’s nothing like being able to curl up and get a little peace.  We recommend you create a calm corner in your home that can be your refuge. If you have a hectic lifestyle, it can be challenging to find time to relax. …

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Commissioning A painting

A Step by Step Guide to Commissioning A Painting

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Commissioning a painting is an amazing option for having your unique vision translated onto canvas or paper through the skill of an artist’s hand. Before you get started, however, it is important to understand the intricacies of the process. Learning about the important considerations will allow you to identify an artist who is an ideal fit for your project and who you will be able to form a successful working relationship with. Refine your vision Before contacting a gallery, you’ll …

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What To Consider When Choosing Dining Room Furniture

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The dining room lies at the heart of your home. This is why choosing dining room furniture that’s right for your space is so important. As a natural extension of the kitchen, it tends to be the space where the family gathers after a long day to share a meal and where guests gravitate during celebrations and quality time. Even something as simple as catching up with a friend over coffee often centers around the table.   The dining room should …

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Bring on the Heat! – 4 Ways Refresh Your Space This Season

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For many of us, the last year hasn’t afforded many opportunities to spruce up our spaces. Now that you’ve done your spring cleaning and summer is here, let’s take advantage of the season and refresh your space! Fun with foliage  While you can certainly use real plants and flowers, faux options are also great for keeping your space green year-round. These include permanent plants and trees; faux vines and greenery; and high-quality silk flowers. This faux fiddle leaf fig (pictured) …

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