In my mind I am sitting here, leisurely enjoying lunch and having an intense conversation with Isaac Mizrhi(the homeowner)about fashion and design. Won't you join us? I will be here all afternoon...
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Color and Pattern with Marimekko.
Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a great long weekend(those of us who celebrated Labor Day). This Marimekko Spring 2014 collection depicts my mood today. The weather is beautiful here and the sun is shining. It will be a superb week! I am a big fan of...
Simple in Sweden.
White floors, clutter free, artfully placed art and plants are quintessential characteristics of the Swedish home. I really like this one; simple but still interesting. xx{images via my tumblr. spotted here first}
How I Use Schedules and Social Stories as Aids.
Zion has always thrived on structure and schedules. As a result, we’ve always incorporated some sort of schedule, BUT, it was not always a visual one. These days we have a visual schedule that he uses daily. It has been noted that individuals with Autism...
Embracing Wood and Natural Fiber Materials in Interiors: Trendspotting
I’ve noticed the use of wooden or natural fiber accessories being used to add warmth and texture in interiors lately; be it modern or traditional interiors. I’ve always been a fan of this look and in fact, I have quite the collection of woven baskets and wooden pieces...
This Equals That Book Review and a DIY
I was recently asked to review the book titled, This Equals That, from the Aperture Foundation. This is is the foundation’s first children's photobook and is authored by Jason Fulford and Tamara Shopsin. Given my fascination with photography, I was...
A Mod Furnished Villa in Brazil.
I feel like it’s been years since my last blog post. Out of town visitors, mini vacations, mommy life, and most recently a computer that didn’t want to cooperate has made blogging almost impossible. Anyway, I managed to fix my computer using Systems Restore(i think...
There’s Something About Blue…
Sometimes I feel like a traitor when I keep gushing so much over blue. You see, orange is my favourite colour. But, there is just something about blue…. Especially the deep, navy shade that never fails to make me weak in the knees. So what is it about blue? I had to...
What You Get For the $ in Antwerp, Belgium: A Converted Chapel for Sale
When my darling friend, Anita of Castles, Crowns and Cottages decided to host another European link party, I couldn’t resist joining in on the fun. Today, we’re headed to Antwerp, Belgium to tour a four-bedroom home in a converted chapel that is now on the market for...
Upcycling in the Garden: A Crate becomes a Vegetable Garden for the Boys.
Zion seen here at age one didn’t have a chance to escape the beauty of gardening. He observed his gardening fanatic Mom in action and wanted to do exactly what she was doing. Although, the watering can was bigger than he was, he would still attempt to water the...
Guest Bedroom Facelift and Some Other Stuff…
Good morning everyone! If we are friends on Instagram, you know that I’ve been working on a few mini projects and wanted to complete them before the hubby returned home. I had only 2 weeks to complete them. Above is the guest bedroom. I painted the bed head wall...
Sleeping In.
I don’t spend enough time in my bed. Maybe, I’ll get to sleep in this weekend. Fingers crossed. Here’s some “sleeping in” inspiration to kick off your weekend… Have a restful weekend everyone. xx{images via my pinterest}
Zion’s Color Me Happy 5th Birthday Party
We recently celebrated Zion’s 5th birthday and even mother nature gifted us with a present of the most perfect day. Besides Zion turning 5, there are so many other things about him and how much he has accomplished that also merited being celebrated. A colourful theme...
Spring’s It Color.
This “it” color has been dubbed rose. Of course it’s pink, but this shade has that cotton candy quality that captivates you and makes you want to just nibble it use a paint roller and bathe your foyer in this color. By you, I mean me and with no...
A Colorful Start…
A colorful start to the week is always a great idea! In fact, I’m oozing with lots of color inspiration after hosting Zion’s very colorful 5th birthday celebration on Saturday. I can’t wait to share all the fun details and diys with you! Until then, let’s get...