Life, Gardens, And Everything Inspirational In-between
Ever since I returned from England in June, life has been very Down The Rabbit Hole-ish. Very Lewis Carroll meets C.S. Lewis, with a surprising amount of strangeness (a very Carollesque word).Sometimes our life does veer into the Crazy Lane – just like everyone else's – simply from juggling too much work, travelling too many miles, or meeting the demands of too many people (because nobody ever
Tiny Houses
A few months back my husband made a comment about down sizing. Huh? What? It's funny he said this because I'm always joking about packing up and moving into a bigger house. You can imagine the confused look on my face when he said this though. Sure, we did buy a house a little larger than we really needed but we figured we could grow into it. At the time we purchased it, we only had one kid
A Center Hall Table
I have been in a house with a foyer grand enough to host a center table once in my life. I was too young to appreciate what exactly this grand foyer was meant to be. I remember thinking 'that's a weird place to put a small dining table'. Ah how times have changed. Now a center hall table is one of my all time favourite looks. I may never have the room to make this happen, but a girl can dream. It
Get The Look: Modern Traditional Living Room
I love seeing pretty spaces and like most people, I want to know where the pieces in the room come from. I love the grays and yellows in this living room. The room is modern but still very classic. It's a space I wouldn't mind kicking my feet up in. sourceI've found some affordable decor items you could use to re-create this room.Gray Geometric Pillow Yellow Trellis Pillow Ikat Pillow Yellow
Easy DIY Clipboard
I've been wanting to do this project for a while but never got around to it. I can't believe it took me so long because it's super easy. This is a fun and colorful clipboard that you can customize to any style with scrapbook paper.I picked up a clipboard from the Dollar Tree. I also used: scrapbook papermod podgefoam brushscissorsI first traced the outside of the clipboard and cut it out. I
Coffee Table Tuesdays with Mimosa & Monroe
This Tuesday we have one half of the talented duo in charge of Mimosa & Monroe here with us sharing her fabulous coffee table. I just adore these ladies' style, so palm beach chic/Hollywood regency glam. Please welcome Anna, curator of the popular and colorful instagram feed 'Notes from Monroe'. Anna is coming to us all the way from Brisbane, Australia. Her home has been featured in Adore
AT HOME: REARRANGING & NEW STUFF…..
i started rearranging pillows this past weekend…..and decided i liked these pillows i stole from my family room for my living room…..and decided to steal the lamp too!omg…why didn't i do this before???then i realized i needed pillows for the family room……I'm kinda thinking I LOVE this!….fun things are in the works…..stay tuned!!on another note…..i found a new coral wholesaler and decided to place
Gardens in Green and White
We've had a reflective week here with the passing of someone close to us, so to counteract that we've spent a lot of time in our garden, where the sight of fresh green shoots and new spring growth (Australia's transitioning from winter to spring) has eased the heartache. (Fertiliser is often just as good for the soul as it is for the soil.) Fortunately, our new gardener started work this week, so
Modern Leather Sofas
I used to not like leather sofas, a lot. They stick to your legs and I could always see myself puncturing the upholstery. Well, leather sofas have some a long way. I especially like those with modern lines and straight lines and legs. I've also learned that leather is durable, can last forever, and cleans easily. I prefer brown and gray leather sofas opposed to black ones but that's me.1 / 2
Fun Play Room
I love looking at play rooms. I tell my husband all the time how we need one. Of course he doesn't agree. I just think it would be nice to have a dedicated space for all the toys. Here's a fun and colorful play room for the kiddies. I've chosen bright pieces that provide function, like the table and chairs for art activities or puzzles and the wardrobe for storage (all from Ikea). The
Secrets of Paris, Part 3
For those who are heading to Paris soon and planning their itinerary, here are a few ideas and suggestions for memorable places to visit. I'm currently working on the next Paris guide and have included these in the 24-hours-in-Paris section. They're a little different from the usual Seine-to-St.Germain-to-Eiffel Tower stroll. I don't know about you but I like getting off the beaten (Parisian)
TRANSITIONING: MY BOYS BEDROOMS
sad summer is almost over, BUT PSYCHED MY KIDS START SCHOOL IN 2 DAYS!!!my oldest decided he needed his own room since he is starting middle school.....so, H is taking over the old play room.....here is where H used to sleep-but now its all for little bro! so we made a few little changes for R.....(ps-my camera isn't working-these pictures are horrible!!!) beds, bedding, arrangement all stayed
Meet my Boyfriend: Marshall Jacklin
As some of you know, I have been dating the kindest, most thoughtful man for the past 10 months or so, who I mysteriously refer to as 'M'. Well today, the mystery is over as I'm so proud to introduce him to the world. His name is Marshall Jacklin, and not only is he the best boyfriend, he is also a talented musician who sings, plays piano, and writes the most incredible of songs.For the past year
Board and Batten in the Back Entry
The back entry from the garage has been a sore spot for me for the last year. The kids' back packs always ended up here. That's fine but they were always hanging on the closet door knobs. I knew at some point I would have to do something about it. The door knobs would only take so much. I told my husband about my plan and he was on board. Using the same technique as the front entry board and
Friday Five
Happy Friday ya'll!!With my little man running free, it's been hard to get into the groove of home projects. Just when I put him down for a nap, he awakens. He doesn't stay asleep long enough to get anything done. 1) This rug has me inspired to do a little painting this weekend.source2) My baby girl starts up dance again which means getting up on Saturday mornings. I love seeing her dance.
My Sequin Camera Strap: Sam and Kate Designs
Today I'm taking some time to highlight one of my newest favourite accessories, as seen in my home tour on The Everygirl. I am completely smitten with my sequin camera strap from Sam and Kate Design. I went with the silver sequins and silver tulle combo, which I adore, but the girls have recently launched a whole bunch of other fab colour combos! It makes taking pictures for the blog way more fun
Paris: A Thank You
It occurred to me tonight that not everybody is as enamoured with New York as our family is. (I would happily move to Manhattan tomorrow if it were not for my partner's job, our little dogs, our families, our mortgage, our friends and lives, and the other logistical difficulties.)New York certainly isn't for everyone (and probably not for poor authors). So I thought I'd extend the book offer from
Gray and Yellow Bedroom
I think gray is one of those colors that looks good with any color paired with it. Gray and yellow is a popular color combo. Since our master bedroom isn't done yet, I decided to put together a bedroom with these two colors.duvet / headboard / trellis pillow / rug / bench / arm chair / geometric pillow / side table / dresser / chandelier / mirror / vase / decorative boxMy room started with
DILLWYN ROAD PROGRESSION: PART 2
I LOVE COMING BACK TO THIS HOUSE. WHY?THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND FUN TO LOOK AT!YOU MAY REMEMBER THE LAST TIME WE WERE HERE….THIS TIME, WE HAD A FEW MORE FURNITURE PIECES COME IN…..BUT LOOK AT THE BEAUTIFUL EXTERIOR! MY CLIENT HAS SUCH AMAZING TASTE-SHE ADDED THE ADORABLE FRONT PORCH OVERHANG AND NEW SIDING AND PAINT……LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!HERE'S WHAT IS LOOKED LIKE A FEW MONTHS AGO…WHO
Lilac and Gold
I was flipping through the September issue of Style at Home Magazine and was stopped in my tracks by a beautiful lilac and gold bathroom. I know not everyone is feeling this year's 'Radiant Orchid', but this subdued version of the hue paired with both aged and polished brass is really speaking to me. I was even more delighted when I realized it was done by local Toronto designer, Tara Fingold,