design Archives - Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/tag/design/ Arts, Culture and Lifestyle from Calgary Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:37:47 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://calgaryguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cropped-CalgaryGuardian_Logo_FaviconApp-32x32.jpg design Archives - Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/tag/design/ 32 32 The Calgary Home Advantage: Staging to Sell, Designing to Stay https://calgaryguardian.com/the-calgary-home-advantage-staging-to-sell-designing-to-stay/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:36:53 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=26178 In Calgary’s competitive real estate market, presentation matters. Whether you’re selling a modern infill in Altadore or a character home in Bridgeland, first impressions can make or break a sale, and that’s where home staging [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: David Stokes of Exhibit Studio + Westwind Design https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-business-exhibit-studio/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:33:58 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=24719 Calgary’s trade show and display industry has a leader in Exhibit Studio + Westwind Design, a company that has been crafting custom exhibits, branded spaces, and experiential marketing displays since 2007. At the helm is [...]

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]]> “A Day in the Life” with: Metalsmith Artist Barb Temple https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-artist-barb-temple/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:33:48 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=22713 Barb Temple is a Calgary-based self-taught artist, working out of her home studio. As a kid, she was always happiest with a pen and paper in hand. Barb began exploring metal smithing in the ’90s [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: Maddie Cook of Maddie Customs https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-business-maddie-customs/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:33:40 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=20015 Maddie Customs is a custom-painted shoe business based out of Calgary that transforms sneakers into wearable masterpieces, enabling individuals to express their unique personalities and passions through their footwear. At Maddie Customs, sneakers aren’t just [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: Tracey Tilden of Stone House Decor https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-business-stone-house-decor/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:33:13 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=19507 Stone House Decor is a local boutique that focuses on bringing quality, sustainable and ethically sourced products to your home. We spoke with the owner Tracey Tilden to learn more about it.   What is [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: Le Petit Crochet https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-business-le-petit-crochet/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:33:46 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=19430 Le Petit Crochet is a local homegrown business based in Calgary. Jasmine has been crocheting for about 6 years. Encouraged by family and friends, she decided to transform her hobby into a business and share [...]

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]]> “A Day in the Life” with Calgary Ceramic Artist Quin Cheung https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-artist-quin-cheung/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:33:58 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=19363 In 1999, Quin Cheung embarked on her clay journey when she enrolled in her first wheel-throwing pottery class. Instantly captivated, she fell in love with the art form. However, pottery had to take a backseat [...]

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]]> Great Bookshelf Design Tips for Your Home https://calgaryguardian.com/great-bookshelf-design-tips-for-your-home/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:28:26 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=19052 Are you looking for ways to spruce up your home decor and showcase your book collection? A well-designed bookshelf can be the perfect solution. If you’re a book lover, you’ll know that finding the perfect display [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: Dani Anderson, Founder of Dani Anderson Creative https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-business-dani-anderson-creative/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:33:58 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=18399 Dani Anderson Creative is a boutique wedding and event design company that specializes in unique and feel-good events that keep fun at the forefront. We had a great chat with Dani Anderson, the Founder and [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: Joyce Okunusi, Owner of Joyce’s Closet Boutique https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-local-business-joyces-closet-boutique/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:33:10 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=18007 Joyce’s Closet Boutique is a curated women’s consignment boutique that caters to the fashion-savvy woman. We spoke with Owner Joyce Okunusi to find out more about what they do. What is your business called and [...]

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