13 Ideabooks by Lori Langille

There's nothing like a luxurious spa treatment to soothe away the cares of the day. Indulge yourself at home with these ideas for turning your bathroom into a relaxing oasis, ready to offer a little pampering whenever needed.
Considered nature's most perfect food, would you believe milk can also fuel inspiring interior design ideas? I'm looking to dairy for delicious home inspiration, with an emphasis on rich tones of cream that will tempt even the most lactose-intolerant to add a little lusciousness to their surroundings....
Wirework has a long history in homewares. From its humble beginnings as a means to repair precious broken pottery in 17th-century Slovakia, it gradually spread throughout Europe, thanks to itinerant tinkers whose clever hands created a huge array of household items from the simple material. These days,...
Want to add a little personality to your home, but aren't interested in trendy knickknacks? This month I'm looking to vintage movie science for inspiring and offbeat ways to accessorize the home. Think of all those great sets in silent films and B-movie classics with their fun gadgets and astonishing...
Appreciated for centuries thanks to its versatility and beauty, eco-friendly bamboo is enjoying a surge in popularity these days. Its rapid growth, high mechanical strength and durability in adverse weather conditions make it ideal for architecture. In addition, its flexibility and warm, rich tone make...
Whether your taste in interiors is traditional or bohemian, midcentury mod or glam, these inspiring modern takes on folkloric design could easily tempt even the most hardened minimalist to add the rich patterns, textures and colors of traditional crafts to their home.
This month I'm embracing winter, dreaming of a romantic getaway to a little chalet in the snow-topped mountains — one with a Nordic-inspired interior in wood-warmed black and white tones. Just add a crackling fire, a hot toddy and snow falling softly outside for the perfect winter retreat. —...
This time of year is often sort of gray — but your work space doesn't have to be gloomy too! Switch out those dull and utilitarian office accessories for ones with groovy colors and designs. They will not only add a lot of great style to your desk, but also make even the most routine paperwork a pleasure. —...
Where I live in Canada, the month of October is filled with rich color as the leaves change to vibrant crimsons, burnt oranges and deep golds. It's not only beautiful, but also inspiring too. Here are a few suggestions for introducing these lovely natural colors into your home decor. — Lori from...
When the temperature drops and the leaves begin to change, there's nothing cozier than wrapping up in your favorite sweater. But there's no reason you can't bring that same sense of warmth to your home too. Here are some interesting ways of adding the lovely textures and comforts of knits and woolens...
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