Vancouver Archives

Brent Comber’s Poetic Art & Designs Reflect the Beauty of the Pacific Northwest

Karine Monié May 4, 2023

Brent Comber, the founder of Brent Comber Originals, has been creating art and designs that are inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. After realizing that there were no furnishings available that matched his designs, he started carving benches from timber recovered from old buildings in Vancouver. Eventually, Brent shifted his focus from garden making to art and design.

Stephanie Brown: Casual Elegance in Canada

Karine Monié February 22, 2023

This Vancouver house originally had a postmodern aesthetic but underwent a renovation to reflect a refined yet fresh look with a craftsman feel. Led by Stephanie Brown, the interior design features an open-concept layout, the design draws inspiration from New York and European apartments, featuring unique collections of art, furnishings, and decor against elegant details.

How a Napkin Sketch Became a Masterpiece by PlaidFox

Karine Monié February 8, 2023

Interior designer and creative director of PlaidFox, Ben Leavitt, took nearly two years to complete and was design this 8,000-square-foot home located outside of downtown Vancouver drawing inspiration from cities such as Montreal and Vancouver, as well as Scandinavian design.

Mitchell Freedland: Living with Art

Karine Monié June 29, 2022

Spread over 6,700 square feet, the three-bedroom house is split into five levels which each delimit a specific zone for living. The residence is comprised of floating limestone boxes that are magically set upon a series of water features and anchored by a dominant black granite center spine that acts as a visual organizational element.

Fiora Aston of Coldwell Banker

Danielle Accovelli July 26, 2015

After receiving her Master’s degree from British Columbia University and working as a city planner in Vancouver, Canada, Fiora Aston decided to make the move to L.A., finding true fulfillment with a career in real estate.