14 Thursday Feb 2013
Posted in Interiors, Real Rooms
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design, Home, Life, Romantic table, Table decor, Valentine's Day
I enjoyed putting together this simple Valentine’s Day table setting. It’s amazing to see how a casual breakfast nook can be transformed with a pop of color, fresh flowers, crystal and candlelight.
05 Tuesday Feb 2013
Posted in Art & Accessories, Interiors
Today I’m feeling inspired by the wonderful combination of colors in this family room. I love the blend of warm and cool tones as well as the eclectic mix of furniture, lighting and accessories.
28 Monday Jan 2013
Posted in Art & Accessories, Events, Interiors, Reviews, Trends
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accessories, design, furniture, Home, Interior Design Show, Review, trends
Bloom Lounge Chair
I visited the Interior Design Show in Toronto this weekend and, as always, it was filled with inspiration.
It was a thrill to finally meet face to face with the Bloom Lounge Chair (above) at the Emily Quinn booth. I’ve long been intrigued by Kenneth Cobonpue’s whimsical flower-shaped chair but this was my first time seeing one in person. In magazine photos the petals have more folds and frills and the chair somehow seems more alive but still, it is incredibly imaginative, impressive and surprisingly comfy.
23 Wednesday Jan 2013
Posted in Design Tips & DIY projects, Interiors
I’ve been doing some much needed freshening up around our house this month. We’ve been long overdue for the basics – some fresh plates, pillows and towels – and, for once, the sales going on have aligned with my needs.
17 Thursday Jan 2013
Posted in Interiors
HGTV.com
If you haven’t seen the HGTV 2013 Dream Home on Kiawah Island, you’ve got to check it out! Judging from the photos it’s a beautiful blend of elegance and comfort with great use of color.
The guest bedroom first caught my eye with its deep blue accents. As the main color in my own bedroom is a rich blue, I love seeing how they’ve worked it into this room. The wall color is also interesting and I’m tempted to get a tester of their shade to try on my own walls.
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15 Tuesday Jan 2013
Today is a bright and sunny day, perfect for a drive out to Ajax, home of the Sklar Peppler furniture outlet where they’re having a big sale. It was my first time out there and I was very pleasantly surprised at the great quality, wide selection and reasonable prices. Most of all, I was inspired by the beautiful upholstery fabric used on the chairs in the showroom.
The pink, orange and white chair above first caught my eye. So fresh and fun, it would make a great statement in any room, but really so would any of these… Continue reading »
08 Tuesday Jan 2013
Posted in Interiors
Christmas 2012
Yes, I’m well aware that it’s January 8th and Christmas is officially over but, truth be told, I’m not quite ready to take down the tree. You might be surprised to hear that it’s not for lack of time, and that I’m actually not even much of a Christmas reveler. It’s simply that I love having the tree with all its green branches, softly glowing lights and sparkling ornaments in the living room. I find it really brightens up our long, dark evenings.
26 Monday Nov 2012
Posted in Interiors, Real Rooms
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Cyber Monday, design, Foyer, Front Entrance, Home, Life, Mirror
Via Pinterest
Last Monday was my Cyber Monday, the day I placed an on-line order for an early Christmas present for our front entrance. In an effort to jazz up this small area, for months I had been searching for an over-sized round mirror without an over-sized price tag. I finally decided on a mirror from Overstock.com which had the best combination of looks and price and placed the order on Monday.
24 Wednesday Oct 2012
Posted in Design Tips & DIY projects, Interiors, Real Rooms
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bedroom, decorating tips, design, DIY, Home, interiors, upholstered heaboard
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long, but I’ve finally made an upholstered headboard. I’ve been wanting to make one for what seems like forever, but for one reason or another I’ve only just gotten around to it recently. I almost feel like I deserve a badge for this milestone DIY accomplishment!
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13 Saturday Oct 2012
Posted in Interiors
Design by Stanley Martin Homes
I’ve been loving white kitchens for a long, long time but ever since I came across this glamorous kitchen with black cabinets, it’s had me dreaming.
