christine gairdner
Founder, Principal Designer
Born in the south of France, Christine spent summers running wild with cousins, soaking in rich colors, delicious cuisine, and timeless architecture. She learned about light, space, and form by being amid breathtaking landscapes while watching how the French live, eat and love life.
Raised in southern Ontario's farmland with open fields and timeworn farmhouses, She developed a love for moody hues, natural materials, and enduring, sustainable design.
As the daughter of an Interior Designer (who drew her plans by hand!), She was exposed early on to the captivating world of design and could be found flipping through big books on design or studying colour, form and flow. After working for Maharam (a NYC-based hospitality + healthcare textile design company), and then for two eminent Toronto designers, Christine decided to start her own business helping clients realize their design dreams.
lara neal
Senior Designer
Lara obtained her BAAID (Bachelor of Applied Arts, Interior Design) from Ryerson, and spent the first part of her career in Corporate and Retail Interior Design working for companies such as The Watt Group and LCBO. For over 18 years, Lara worked in residential interior design, creating beautiful homes for her own clients, as well as having been featured in Style at Home Magazine. She’s a great designer, and a strong part of the team.
Tyler printess
Junior Designer, Project Coordinator
Tyler was born in Sudbury and raised in Barrie, and has returned north after having lived in downtown Toronto for 8 years. He earned Diplomas in Business Management and Interior Design from Humber College. With valuable experience at other design firms - and also at RH Toronto - he brings lots of design expertise and a great sense of style to our team. Of Danish descent, Tyler is passionate about Scandinavian design, culture, and delicious pastries..