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There is a bare wall in our master & initially thought that I would like to leave it alone, but the more I see it empty, the more I hear it cry out for some attention. I need your help to decide on what I should do. To refresh your memory here is what our bedroom looks like My first thought … Read More

The #3 item on my Christmas Wish List has been an item that I have wanted for a long time. I have never put it on my list due to the hefty price tag that comes along with it, but since this is a “Wish List” why not, right?! I know it will find the prefect home on my coffee … Read More

Today is the first day since the kiddies have gone back to school that I have no plans.  So far, I made some eggs with toast & watched this movie. Do yourself a favour & save the 90 min. doing something else. If I am watching a movie & it’s bad I will persevere & keep watching, in hopes that … Read More

I am currently involved in a love affair, with the intoxicating songSummertime Sadness which is sung to perfection by the sultry voiced Lana Del Rey  I promise you won’t be able to listen to it just once! This tune instantly transports me to the late 70’s, to the whole sex, drugs & rock n’roll thing that was happening & I love … Read More

I have been a busy little bee! I met with clients late last week & I would like to introduce you to their existing living/ dining room. It is calling out for some major TLC. Here were their list of demands: sophisticated functional mid tone colour palettevery durable fabrics timeless  marry masculine & femimine What They Want In The Room sectional … Read More

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