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I have always wanted a cutting board & I don’t mean just any old kind, I mean a Big Thick Ass One!   I’ve been envisioning one that will look great on the counter at all times & if you ask me I think this one from William-Sonoma fits the bill perfectly. I’m hoping that someone, like my husband…hint hint, will agree … Read More

If you recall, last July I took on making over B’s room while she was with the grandparents for a week at the cottage.I was & still tickled with the outcome, however I felt that something was missing on this wall. I contacted this super talented & whimsical artist. Darcy work her magic & created 2 pieces for B. The … Read More

I received the latest Mobilia fall catalogue & I am loving some of the featured pieces. Most of all I am loving this Brass Line floor lamp, it’s not on the online catalogue so sorry for the not so hot photo. For fun I put together a little design board action using some of the pieces that caught my eye. … Read More

Good Morning! I like the simple & graphic nature of silhouettes. I came upon the works of Le Papier Studio while parusing Etsy, they use silhouettes to create everything from art to cufflinks, wedding invitations all the way to cellphone cases. There is so much more to see so pay this little shop a visit here.Don’t you think grandma or grandpa … Read More

Tomorrow is Blog Podium & I’m going.Are you? Since I’m new to the world of blogging I saw this as a perfect opportunity for a few things. 1) Meet some new friends & finally put some faces to names. 2) Take part in some workshops, like how to get noticed & how to take great pics (hopefully with my phone!) … Read More

Good Afternoon.  I’m a few hours later than usual but, as the saying goes better late than never right! I have added some new items to the shop.  If you follow me on Instagram, you may have gotten a glimpse of the cosmetic bags that I have been working on.I have so much remnant fabric, not large enough for cushions … Read More

This book is going on my Christmas list! Yes I am going there!!! I thought that it might be fun for the next 14 weeks for me to highlight an item that I am wishing for this Christmas from all different categories #1~Book  The same beach, Praia Piquinia & its bathers were photographed by Christian Chaize at different times of … Read More

Hello Monday! Last week was an exciting one over at Project Maple Ave.The kitchen has begun to go in & is looking so great! Cream millwork with a charcoal grey island. A few glass doors with a simple detail. The same granite will be on the main & island counters. The entire back & side walls will be accented with … Read More

Leather  Mustard Merlot Black  Pops of Turquoise Buckles Mixing Metals booties / leather jeggings / biker jacket / watch / nail polishhandbag / scarf What’s on your fall hit list?

When I laid eyes on on Cameron Diaz’s Manahttan kitchen,  designed by the uber amazing KW, my immediate reaction the this emerald gorgeousness was … LOVE IT!Don’t even get me started on the solid brass countertop, sink & back splash! via So this got me thinking about “the colourful kitchen”.  via via via via via via via via via via … Read More