I have been looking forward to sharing the ultra-chic pad of style influencer Erin Sousa for a few weeks now. As the founder of Sparkle Media and The Sparkle Studio, Erin is always on the pulse of what’s beautiful, trending and fresh. It’s no surprise that the downtown home she shares with her husband and their little pooch exemplifies stylish living. With whitewash walls and a curated décor, the space balances a minimalist yet inviting aesthetic. I love the feminine details juxtaposed by stronger main furnishings, creating the ideal space for an urban couple to live life, fabulously.
What is it: A 14th floor two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in downtown Vancouver.
Occupants: Erin Sousa, founder and creative director of Sparkle Media, my husband, Roberto, and our dog, Ava.
Major selling feature: The super open floorplan – I love that I can live, work, and eat all within its open living area; we also love its second bathroom, and of course, the location!
First thing I changed: We painted the walls white and swapped out the lighting fixtures.
Feature I brag about: We have sliding doors that open up two sides of our living room and kitchen, making the space feel incredibly breezy and open in the summer. The patio is great, and I love that the building has an outdoor pool for those hot days!
That one conversation piece: The white built-in that lines our living room. It's perfect for storage, displaying pretty items, and it also holds our TV. I love the warmth it brings to the space.
The décor: I love white and bright, with neutral tones and a pop of floral and colour here and there. Our style is a balance of modern and soft. It's rare for me to not have fresh flowers in every room.
The story behind the art/antiques/collectibles: As a couple, we have a very hard time agreeing on art, which is why we still don't have anything on our big dining area feature wall!
Downsides: Living downtown, it can get loud and very busy during the summer months.
Neighbourhood haunts: We're often over in Yaletown for eats (West Oak, The Parlour, Minami and Karameller are faves). We also love the Il Giardino patio, which is a stones throw away, Samurai Sushi, and Musette for coffee.
Compared to your last place: Much more spacious, open, modern, and that second full bathroom is life changing.
Favourite apartment/house/condo activity: Our home is my favourite place in the world to be, so cozying up, cooking a yummy meal, and watching our favourite shows (wine included) is the ideal.
