Best Side Magazine | July/Aug 2025 - Jackie is a Contributing Editor for Best Side Magazine, dedicated to the vibrant and finest neighbourhoods of Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington & Hamilton.

I always say to clients that the first impression of their home begins in the front hall, which brings me to the staircase.

Here are some guidelines that I think are essential to enjoy our outdoor spaces.

We can never completely negate the benefits of a good shelf. Enter the mini shelf. Here are some creative ways to use a shelf or shelves in your home.

Best Side Magazine | May/Jun 2025 - Jackie is a Contributing Editor for Best Side Magazine, dedicated to the vibrant and finest neighbourhoods of Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington & Hamilton.

There was a time in my design past that "built-in" cabinetry was recommended in almost every family or living room I designed. 

Straight from my DMs, here are a few of the questions my followers are asking.

I always find it ironic how people who live in cold weather climates decorate their homes versus those in warm weather climates. 

In this issue, Jackie shares some ways to brighten up your indoor and outdoor spaces.

Many years ago, when I first started my design practice, I taught a Continuing Education" course on the Elements of Design. The six-week course was designed to

Recently, I posted a story about an emerging trend that I have noticed in the design field. Many of my clients, and myself included, were thinking about slipcovers.

It's official. We are now starting to eat indoors more than outdoors as the days get shorter and the evenings get cooler.

This season’s interiors take a decidedly more personal, bespoke approach to the classic look of luxury.

was recently looking at some old design magazines and it was not hard to see how “dated” some of the looks were. But I started to think, what are some things that no matter what year it is, still work?

For many of us, the first signs of warmer weather send us into a frenzy of cleaning up our gardens, hosing down outdoor furniture, and heading out to the garden nurseries.

There are different things to consider when designing a commercial space. Such was the case when we were tasked with a re-design of the Glenerin Inn.

I love white. Always have. From the beginning of my career when everyone was slipcovering and creating neutral living spaces to now when a beautiful white room can still make me catch my breath.

A question I always get asked is when should you use a designer for a project?

Show me an awards show and I am watching the pre-show red carpet walk! It is such fun to see everyone dressed to the nines and to pick my favourites of the night.

Renovations are a big part of my design work. When I first start working with a client who is thinking about renovating their home, I always want to hear about their “big” picture.