Baby Zion, my sunshine, my life, turns two today! Happy Birthday Zion! Mommy and Daddy love you more than you love bananas!. He could eat bananas for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I hope everyone has a spectacular weekend and a warm welcome to my lovely new...
I know how much you all love Danish design and that is why I am beyond thrilled to bring you this giveaway today! A Danish company, Ramsign, is offering one of you(my beloved readers) a chance to receive a personalized enamel house sign or number sign for your...
I remember the first day I met my very traditional builder and his look of sheer “you must be kidding me look” when I told him what my vision was for the house. However, thankfully I didn’t scare him off, in fact he said he was up for the challenge. Nonetheless, my...
(view of a part of the foyer looking into the dining room) That’s the light I chose for the foyer. There are also recessed lights that flank both sides of the fixture. Although I chose lighting for most of the rooms, there are at least four still without...
I visited our local Pier 1 over the weekend and snapped some pictures while browsing their aisles. Sometimes, I tend to just pop in there (although I don’t need to purchase anything) because my senses get such a treat! I can’t get enough of their...
David Walker is a very talented graffiti artist. One would never know that he only started to hone this craft three years ago. He also doesn’t incorporate the use of brushes! David says that,“People are normally quite surprised the work is made from spray...
Thank you to everyone who entered this CSN contest! The lucky winner is Paige! Congrats to you Paige. I will be contacting you shortly. Thank you to CSN for another fantastic giveaway opportunity! XX
I’ve been lucky enough to savor exquisite cuisines from my dining experiences in Paris. However, those experiences pale in comparison to what I could have on one of Paule Caillat’s( a Parisian cooking...
Yesterday, we were holed up at the lighting store(the merchant used by the builder for the lighting) for quite awhile attempting to choose lighting for the house and staying within the budget. We are allotted $2500 as our building allowance and with my taste, it was a...
After a snowy start to the week(which most of us encountered), i think we all deserve a grand getaway(if only through images) to the fantastic Lily Beach Resort & Spa. It's designed with an exotic experience in mind and is sure to tantalize your...
Care for a little magic? New year, new stuff, right? Well, you’re in the right place. This CSN giveaway can get you your own little magic; be it a rug, new lighting, a round chair, you name it. CSN has over 200 sites and you’re bound to find...
Don’t you want to just dive into this picture? I long for a day like this. Please deliver me from the snow and cold! It’s really no fun being trapped inside one’s house for days because of treacherous weather. However, I know things could be worse, so I will not be...
(this view shows a straight shot of the back of the house) Yep, i think the colours i chose for the exterior are popping:-). I really do love the end result. I chose the colour, Benjamin Moore Mineral Alloy #1622 for the siding. Mineral Alloy is a...
(view of part of the backyard from the sunroom) Thank you for your lovely words of encouragement yesterday. I am exhausted and very excited at the same time. These are some pictures of the house. It's cocooned in a cul de sac with a wonderful backyard-the perfect...
We close on our house tomorrow. I am thrilled that we were able to spend Christmas and usher in 2011 in our own home. However, the time has finally arrived to say our goodbyes. I can’t help but think of the phrase, “parting is such sweet sorrow.” It’s great that we...