It’s always an exciting time for designers when industry celebrities come to town to chat about the ins and outs of what they do. It’s a serious treat to have the opportunity to be inspired by peers that I don’t often get to see, and I love when the strongest design personalities hit Vancouver and bring their striking perspectives to the relatively safe aesthetic Vancouver traditionally embraces.
A true ‘Jane of all trades’ when it comes to style, Tiffany Pratt will be taking on our city’s muted design palette and making her premier appearance at the BC Home and Garden Show on Feb. 25 and 26. Famous for her fearless approach to colour, Tiffany will be hitting the show’s Main Stage to share her connection to rainbows and how they influence her renowned designs.
“Get ready for a little spectrum of inspiration!” she exclaimed, when reached by the Westender by email. “I will be sharing how to fearlessly bring a bright range of colours into your life and home, and how easy and accessible this colourful way of life can be.”
Tiffany’s inspiring use of brights and patterns has not only influenced colour-minimalist designers like myself, but many at-home décor enthusiasts as well, through her numerous shows on HGTV and appearances as a style expert on CityLine.
Guided by her connections to colour, Tiffany also recently launched her first book, named after her personal design mantra, This Can Be Beautiful. The vibrant tome takes readers on a personal style journey via 45 beautifully photographed projects, ranging from home décor tweaks to DIY to styling a party.
“I want to give the audience the real story of my connection to colours, rainbows,” she explained, “and why I feel injecting colour into your life is so healing and transformative.”
While I have an admitted weakness for design books, I particularly appreciate this publication because it shows readers how to use what we already have to create beautiful end-result items for the home, from refreshing your old sheets to giving new life to old wallpaper. If you’re looking to be in rainbows, Tiffany shows us how we can give our spaces a facelift without breaking the bank.
