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Embark on a journey of creativity and inspiration with SAMily. Ignite your imagination with design tips, photos from our projects, travel inspiration, and resources, guided by the wisdom of Susan Drover. 
From House & Home: Susan Drover Thoughtfully Renovates Her Rowhouse, Blending Heritage Details With Modern Scandi Elements
Read Susan's full feature in House & Home online now in City Homes: Susan Drover Thoughtfully Renovates Her Rowhouse, Blending Heritage Details With Modern Scandi Elements
We Made the List Again: We’re honoured to be featured in House and Home’s Magazine’s H&H 100 for 2024
We are beyond honoured to share that SAM has been named to the H&H 100 once again, a prestigious list of top design talent from across Canada. To be recognized alongside some of the most admired and talented names in interior design is truly humbling.
The Timeless Charm of Print: A Journey Through House & Home Magazine
I am so pleased to share the exciting news that my Downtown St. John's home is on the cover of the September 2024 issue of House & Home magazine! Following this news, I wondered how best to share my appreciation for House & Home. As an avid reader, I was honoured to grace its pages. I have collected issues dating back 20 years, now proudly displayed in My Flatrock Dwelling, another of my cherished properties.
Creativity x Community: The Art of “All Tides Rise All Boats”
By now, your social media feeds are probably blowing up with pictures from Stella’s Brassiere. With a heart full of pride and a mood filled with love, I have been quiet letting it all absorb in the background. But now, I would like to share a little piece of my perspective on Stella's with you.
A bedtime story for design lovers
Wallpapers have long been a foundation for many of our designs at SAM. For the design of Dvele Inn, I envisioned a seamless blend of historic details and modern furniture and accessories, always planning to create something very unique to the tourism property market in Newfoundland & Labrador. My jumping-off point was a wallpaper that instantly drew me in, and from here, the design was born.
A Suite Experience: Crafting an Exceptional Guest Retreat
Designing a guest house or suite is an exciting opportunity to create a warm and inviting space that makes your visitors feel at home. Whether you have a spare room, a dedicated guesthouse, or a multifunctional space, thoughtful design choices can transform it into a haven for your guests.
A Love Letter to Local Collaboration: SAM Design + Georgetown on My Mind + Hungry Heart Café by Stella’s Circle
Today at SAM my heart is filled with warmth and gratitude for the incredible collaborations that thrive within our local community. It's the perfect moment to shine a spotlight on a collaboration that has recently started blossoming, bringing design creativity, passion, fun, and a sense of community to a beloved social enterprise in our town.
A warm thank you to Gus* Modern: beyond suppliers, true partners in my design journey
My first “adult” furniture purchase was a piece of furniture from Gus* Modern. It was many years ago and way before I ever dreamed of being in the world of interior design. Since that time Gus* has held a prominent position in my design curation personally and for our SAM clients.