Craig Parkes, Minister of Interior

Roots: North Van-born, East Van-based.
Responsibilities: Owner, buyer, merchandiser, muscle.
Relevant experience: 11 years retail, 8 years home furnishings, lifelong decorator of friends’ and family’s homes (unofficially).
Design aesthetic: Eclectic blend of old and new, with a soft spot for anything mid-century.
Accent du jour: All about dark blue.
Decorating tip: Don’t be afraid to incorporate more than one accent colour (his own stylish pad was featured in House & Home, so trust).
Local haunts: Marcello Pizzeria for the best Italian.