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Blogger Style: Deck the Halls.

Blogger Style: Deck the Halls.

Since I have been on Instagram, I have “met” so many other talented bloggers! Laurie who has a wonderful blog called Laurie Jones Home recently showcased her holiday décor and I was so impressed! Isn’t that image above of her space cozy? I love her colour scheme too!...

Inside the Home of a Furniture Designer.

Inside the Home of a Furniture Designer.

Alejandro Sticotti is a furniture designer and his beautiful home located in Buenos Aires is simply divine. Seriously, what’s not to love? xx photos by Cristobal  Palma images {via}

Radiant Orchid; Pantone’s Colour of 2014.

Radiant Orchid; Pantone’s Colour of 2014.

Yesterday, Pantone announced their colour of the year, radiant orchid. It is definitely lively and has a mixture of fuchsia, purple, and pink undertones. Here are some spaces that are radiating in or with pops of radiant orchid… Guess what? I am already trending in...

Lonny Loving.

Lonny Loving.

I have been devouring the latest issue of the Lonny magazine and it makes me so happy!  Aren’t those pair of birds above super sweet? I have a thing for birds these days especially when they are facing each other; great feng shui . Here is a sneak peek...

One Room Challenge: Week 6; The Reveal.

One Room Challenge: Week 6; The Reveal.

Click for week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4, week 5…Hello everyone! Welcome to the big reveal! I can’t believe that I was able to accomplish all I did within 6 weeks.  While there are still some missing elements like window treatments and a...

Blue and White Monday.

Blue and White Monday.

I love Fall, but when it is as cold as it is today, then I start to whine and yearn for the blue and white that represents the beautiful weather that is native to places like Greece pictured above. Today I am joining in on the blue and white bash link party over at...

One Room Challenge: Week 4; Feng Shui Elements

One Room Challenge: Week 4; Feng Shui Elements

Welcome, welcome everyone! It’s week four and I am wishing it were only week two! Anyway, onward and forward to today’s post. Last week, I told you we would be focusing on the feng shui elements that I want to incorporate, so here we go. I actually had feng shui in my...

Modern Classic in Amsterdam.

Modern Classic in Amsterdam.

I’m in love with the unexpected uses of various materials and finishes, the effortless mix of modern with traditional, the art and my oh my that ceiling! Oh and of course that Egg chair which has been on my wish list for awhile! Happy Monday everyone! xximages via...

One Room Challenge: Week three

One Room Challenge: Week three

Hello everyone! A warm welcome to anyone who is reading for the first time.  I can’t believe we’re already in week 3 of this challenge! Last week I told you that wallpaper would be going up. My wallpaper magician. His applications are seamless and he came on...

One Room Challenge: Week Two

One Room Challenge: Week Two

I barely made today’s post…Anyway, last week, I mentioned that I planned on placing black out drapes/lined drapes at my windows. However,  I saw this room(above) and now I am really liking the stream lined look of the barely there window coverings. The headboard wall...

One Room Challenge: Week One

One Room Challenge: Week One

Hello everyone! I am so thrilled to finally be able to share the SECRET! I am a participant in Linda’s One Room Challenge(ORC). I know everyone ought to know what the ORC is by now. But, in case you DON’T; it is where a great group of 20 bloggers and designers are...

Trim Touch-Ups and Molding Make-Overs: A Guest Post

Trim Touch-Ups and Molding Make-Overs: A Guest Post

. Much like the effect created by a hand with painted fingernails, the trim and molding in your home can either elevate or cheapen the look of a room in one fell swoop. Think about it: people who chew their nails try to hide that fact by slapping on a coat (or five)...

Falling for Brown.

Falling for Brown.

The mornings here are already brisk and cool. Coupled with the colour changes in the landscape, one can officially say Fall is here. I see a lot of brown in the color changes around me. It’s earthiness and warmth make me feel all warm and fuzzy, especially when I’m...

In. Love.

In. Love.

Adjectives escape me right now. However, I can tell you that I have a serious crush on this space, the architecture, the furniture, the understated elegance of the mantel styling… Love. it. all. How is everyone? Feels like I haven’t blogged in forever. ...

Light it Up Giveaway from Lamps.com!

Light it Up Giveaway from Lamps.com!

As we embrace the season where the days become shorter, and we begin to cocoon indoors, it is important to have great lighting. As natural light begins to fade, artificial lighting begins to play an important role in our daily routine. With that said, the wonderful...