Wendy Jacob

Canada

Features Editor at House and Home

Writer, editor, equestrienne, whose cooking conjures demons.

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Articles

Rosie Daykin Gives Her Mid-Century Vancouver Bungalow A Soulful Update

1 week ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on June 13, 2025 Print This Designer Rosie Daykin has been a familiar face in the pages of House & Home. Over the years, we’ve featured her two storey 1920s home and, later, her ranch-style bungalow, both in Vancouver. We’ve watched her career shift to baking — for 14 years she owned Butter Baked Goods — and we’ve celebrated her cookbooks and love of gardening. Recently, Rosie has returned to her first passion, design. There was no better...
The 16 Best Decorating and Garden Books To Read This Summer

3 weeks ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on May 30, 2025 Print This The latest crop of interior design books captures the spirit of the summer season, with titles on waterfront living, country estates, stunning designer gardens and global style. Some offer an escape to destinations including Italy, the Caribbean, France and Spain. Others showcase glorious gardens and outdoor sanctuaries. Mix a cocktail or mocktail and scroll through these must-read summer design books, full of dreamy...
10+ Times Tile Had A Major Moment

3 weeks ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on May 27, 2025 Print This Whether you’re tiling a large room, wrapping a small space or creating a mini tile moment elsewhere, these rooms show how expert application can keep a statement tile from feeling overwhelming. From bathrooms to pantries to kitchens, these spaces with colourful, imaginative tile feel joyous and rich. Get inspired! In this guest cabana, Canadian designer Ashley Montgomery filled the limited space with pattern and...
These Idyllic Quebec Farmhouses Have Fresh Style and Classic Charm

4 weeks ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Country Homes Author: Wendy Jacob Published on May 22, 2025 Print This If you’ve dreamed of living in a farmhouse, Quebec has some standout examples. Discover the most inspiring country escapes from La Belle Province below (all from our archives) below. They share common elements of farmhouse style — antique furniture, quaint wallpapers, quilts, rustic farm tables — while proving one size doesn’t fit all. Whether it’s a working cattle farm, renovated century farmhouse or flower farm, the...
Backyard Fence Inspiration From The H&H Archives

1 month ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on May 21, 2025 Print This Fences do so much more than divide a property. These multitasking partitions offer privacy and serve as a support for lighting, garden accents and plants — all while looking handsome. Get inspired by the best backyard fences from our archives below. This European-style terrace has a striped awning, herringbone pavers and is decorated in simple black, white and grey. The stately black fence keeps the outdoor space —...
These Stylish Patios All Have One Thing In Common

1 month ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on May 9, 2025 Print This We’ve noticed a recurring theme on stylish patios: woven chairs. They don’t look uniform, either. Whether it’s a charming white painted wicker bench or a beachy, openwork rope armchair that’s perfect for a waterfront home, there are many ways a woven chair can add style and sophistication to an outdoor space. Woven chairs not only let the breeze flow through, but their flexibility and give makes them comfortable....
Inside A Decorative Parisian Brasserie-Inspired Kitchen

1 month ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on May 2, 2025 Print This Consider this kitchen in North York, Ont., the equivalent of a profiterole — it’s full of rich flavours and textures, luscious gleaming surfaces and buttery finishes. The French dessert reference is apt: the owners dreamed of a kitchen with fabulous European style. Designer Sabrina Albanese riffed on that idea when she tackled the reno. “Because the owners wanted that trad, old French look, I gravitated toward a...
Dart Studio Brings Function And A Modern Flair To This Toronto Kitchen

1 month ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on April 25, 2025 Print This Even though the kitchen in this 1930s-era home in Toronto’s Danforth area had relatively new finishes, it also had one major flaw. “There was only one drawer!” says principal designer Olivia Botrie with a laugh. Olivia and senior designer Mariane Kawamura, both of Dart Studio, were hired to bring much-needed function and modern finishes to the space. The original kitchen was shoehorned into a corner of a great room...
13 Things That Make Regular Gardens Look Luxe

2 months ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on April 21, 2025 Print This Just as interiors can be upgraded by smart design moves, gardens can benefit from the same thinking. We’ve rounded up some spectacular gardens that are full of good ideas that can be adapted to just about any space. As these pristine yards, decks, pools and patios prove, some TLC and a bit of smart planning go a long way to elevate outdoor sanctuaries. Read on to discover our best luxurious garden tips! Accent...
How A Dramatic Statement Ceiling Can Create A Major Design Moment

2 months ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Things are definitely looking up. Designers are focussing on the upper reaches of rooms, lavishing them with details like wallpaper, contrasting paint, striking mouldings and textural treatments. When done right, the effect can be artfully dramatic and ultra-luxe. These standout statement ceiling examples demonstrate how designers make “the fifth wall” a major design moment.