Monday 5 December 2011

2 in 1

No longer do you have to crash on a friends couch - how about their ottoman?

CB2 is selling an ottoman for $600 that also functions as a twin size bed- amazing for a condo

Is wallpaper the new art?

Today I was reading House and Home they did a feature on wallpaper

Wallpaper is being viewed as oversized art

Take a look at some of the wallpaper patterns Studio Ditte offers




I showed the 2nd pattern to my husband to do one wall of our kitchen..he looked at me like I was a little crazy!! Maybe i will have a surprise photo for you soon!!

My newest project

Main floor washroom makeover on a dime

1. Wallpaper the room
2.  Floor?
3. Vanity?
4. Lighting

This is what we are starting with...



Shine a little light

If i lived in a loft..

CB2 $99

 CB2 $229
CB2 $179

Tuesday 25 October 2011

Welcome

When we moved into our house the "vestibule" was tiny. We decided to do a mini reno by pushing back the wall to make it bigger and now it is small not tiny...did I mention our hall closet is in our dining room??
We wanted to make the room as practical as possible but also trying comfortable and pretty.
Coat Hooks - Restoration Hardware $42/Hook
Studded Barn Mirror - Home Sense $175
Bench - ELTE around $500
Gravel Paint - Restoration Hardware $39/Gallon
Woven Rug - West Elm $35
Tile - Tile Olympia

Monday 17 October 2011

Thursday 6 October 2011

Thanksgiving Vase

talk about recycling..

Hollow out squashes and add orange fall flowers for the most inexpensive Thanksgiving decor..you can also get a dish out of it too!

Sunday 25 September 2011

Ghost Chair Makeover

I will be the first to admit I dreamt about having ghost chairs everywhere - vanity, kitchen table and office OFCOURSE not all together

I then walked through many homes and realized I was not alone - I love the lines of the chair and the airy transparent feel.

if you don't want to follow the masses change it up a bit -you can do many non-permanent details
Try adding a slip, patterned sticker or get a cushion made   

HIT OR MISS..?

Monday 19 September 2011

Loving the Lucite

Im in love!!

This is an amazing side table  for a bedroom on the smaller side - still functional but it portrays an airy feel

For couples sharing a room this is perfect - very feminine but the roped handles bring out the masculine side

You can find this at Anthropologie.com for $998

Thursday 15 September 2011

Waking up with a smile...

I love waking up to you every morning photo is available at etsy for $15

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68795270/i-love-waking-up-to-you-every-morning

Tuesday 13 September 2011

Bullseye

Missoni has finally landed on the target...but who was able to check out?
Target.com was crashing and busy with all the Missoni traffic!!

Besides having beautiful clothing with the classic patterns I was shocked and excited to see they had kitchenware as well as home accesories

If you can get your hands on a few home decor items both you and your wallet will be lucky


Wednesday 31 August 2011

Keeping up with the seasons

I can't believe it's time to throw away the tulips and replace them with mums and flowering kales.
This is my first year living in my own house - so the first time I have all the say of what goes into my pots.
Pots can be done by professionals but the prices tend to be very high - so I say have fun with it you cant go wrong as long as you stay in season
Put together flowers that you feel look good together or you can buy a ready to go arrangement
these potted flowers all together cost $15 at home depot

Monday 29 August 2011

When women invade man caves

My basement was a man cave - theater style chairs, big screen plastered on the wall, foosball table...you get the picture until the basement turned into a swimming pool!
Our basement has finally been restored - new walls, carpet and paint - but the furniture was all ruined.

My husband is slowly starting to redo the basement
So, I obviously browse through Etsy.com finding cute accessories that he most likely will not allow me to put down there...

Alcohol Bottle Lamp:
you can buy this for $30 at etsy.com

Throw pillows - completely necessary?

you can buy this for $44 on etsy

He will probably be more interested in buying
you can find this for $14 at etsy.com




Sunday 28 August 2011

Find of the day..

Fun match boxes that work with your decor

Match boxes are from Abbott around $3 and come in different patterns



The power of the flower

I like to buy flowers once a week for my house - they add a fresh feeling to any home
The only problem is they add up and last not even for a week!

To save money - use what you have! Cut flowers from your garden and put them in a vase
Truly bringing the "outside in". This is a HUGE money saver!
Instead of using the classic simple glass vase - try... anything!!!
Ideas: tea cups, tea pots, jugs, jars, chachkas - think outside of the box your flowers will stand out more
Flowers only last so long - so why not try out a plant?
I am loving hens and chicken plants - I have them in a pot in my kitchen they are low maintenance and have quite the presence

Another cute and useful decor idea is to grow herbs in jars and pots and display them in your kitchen This helps when you are cooking as well as completing the perfect look



Wednesday 24 August 2011

Outdoor Dinner Party

I love hosting dinner parties - I think the way the table looks is almost as important as the taste of the food. It's always fun for me to find new ways to present the table and the food

If you and your guests are sitting outside I recommend PLASTIC glasses - we are not talking about the red plastic throw away cups - we are talking about glasses that your guest will think are glass  (ok.. maybe with a glass of wine in them)
Place mats - these paper place mats are cute and fun and set a tone for the party to be more laid back
I absolutely LOVE them
Place mats can be purchased at Teatro Verde $39.95
While hosting a dinner party the last thing you want to be doing is running back and forth from the fridge to get drinks you should always have a cooler/ice bucket outside.
I like the Pottery Barn Woven Rattan bucket


Bucket can be purchased at Pottery Barn $136
Dinner may be over - but the best part is always dessert! Set up a smore station outside at a firepit or a fire table
Contemporary:

Rustic:
Both fire tables can be purchased at Restoration Hardware
Contemporary - $1495
Rustic - $1995

One of your favourite artists may be in your cellphone

Many stores sell paintings that are priced as low as $20 - they are great finds as long as they don't give off the staged look

One of my favourite paintings was done by my friend Jill - this painting was lying on her floor for months - now it is framed over my vanity
Having a one of a kind piece is so special - it looks unique and makes a room feel a little more personal
This is a very inexpensive way to have beautiful art on your walls and to share your friends talents

So, if you are lucky enough to have an artist as a friend ask if they will make you something - let them know what room you want it for so they can match your colours and theme.