it's these moments-

I had a moment today that as a mom, was a HUGE accomplishment. The kind that you want to jump up and down, high five people and tell everyone you know. So I'm telling you :) For the first time in our family's history, we drove with the kids for more than an hour and a half. You're probably laughing, people do it all the time. I know my parents did. every summer. Well, we made it all the way from Calgary, Ab to Swift Current, Sk today. Almost 5 hours.. got the girls up at 6:30am, they were AMAZING. Oh, and another first, both kids in the pool at the hotel, loving it. BIG day. High five? x

Oh, the kitchen.. it's gorgeous. From here.

three things

this makes me want an all white christmas...

for my three things, holiday decorating ideas, visit Design Blooms, the so sweet Nicole is celebrating her blog anniversary!

image by Janis Nicolay

simple things

I've been playing musical chairs with my new little tree's.. right now there is one on my nightstand ( fun! ) and one in the kitchen with a silver tray, not in the entry after all. I've gone back to my simple vase of paper whites, which works in the small space ( it's really tiny ) I'm sure I'll add a little hint of Christmas soon, but for now I'm enjoying watching them grow. Happy weekend everyone, xx

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page out of an old book

November 2007 Domino. Loved this space, I have alot of similar elements in my home, nail head trim, blue and white ginger jars, white console, trim work on the walls.. so either my style needs an update, or some good things do just last :)

well done

Well Cameron MacNeil, I have to say I adore this kitchen makeover, as well as the fact that your designs are all of a sudden right up my alley. Hopefully you know how much I liked last months living room. I think we could be pretty good friends-

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends :) For us Canadians, it's just Thursday at work! Enjoy your day!

canadian house & home

they're good- ( and a winner! )

timeless, classic, a little edge. I know, you get my drift :)

**The winner of the the pixelimpress giveaway is... ( Kevin picked a number and it's... ) Cassie at Hi Sugarplum! I know this girl will have some amazingly wrapped gifts with her attention to detail and her new ikat tags and cards! Congratulations & thank you to everyone who entered! Thanks for hosting a wonderful giveaway Pam!

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adding holiday elements

cute little trees bought this past weekend while visiting my parents ( thanks Mom! )


+ my favorite Brian Gluckstein glass hurricane with a soy candle

+ my entry.. see ya DIY art, the holidays are moving in :)

I find myself pre planning my holiday look this year. It's going to be subtle. I have all my stuff organised in the basement, and am fitting together in my mind where it's going. I am doing everything I can to avoid the 'haul up 8 boxes that were randomly packed because I just had to get all the decorations put away because I was sick of looking at them, now it's time to decorate again and I should have thought this out because now I just have 8 boxes of stuff I have to put somewhere, but where?' You know what I mean?

Visit Rikshaw Design to see my holiday gifting ideas, and don't forget to enter the giveaway, today's the last day!

merry & bright

visit Rikshaw Design to see some of my 2010 Christmas gift picks!

and enter the pixelimpress giveaway to get your holiday giving gorgeous. go here

well that's perfect

Could there be a more fitting wallpaper for me? whew.. love that. Don't forget the giveaway!

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a most wonderful holiday give-away! ( now closed**)

I am a believer in great packaging. ( and I adore paper products! ) AND I am thrilled to announce a wonderful holiday give-away with Pixelimpress!

Enter this giveaway for a chance to win a set of 10 folded holiday cards as well as 10 hang tags to add the perfect finishing touch to your wrapping!! There are 3 patterns to choose from:

noel poinsettia

peace love joy ( green ikat)

and winter wonderland

Leave a comment to enter, and let me know which gorgeous pattern you would pick ( it's hard, I know! )

Please be a follower of Flourish Design + Style.

For a second entry, blog about this giveaway! The giveaway is open to all countries!

Now if you don't win, you know you can always visit the oh so lovely Pamela at Pixelimpress for amazing products year round! Business cards, calling cards, note cards.. oh and the patterns available, you'll love them!

Pam also blogs here at Pixelimpress the blog.

Be sure to pop over and thank her for her generosity with this wonderful giveaway!

The giveaway is open until Tuesday November 23rd.. we want to make sure you receive your beautiful cards and tags in time to use them! So spread the word quick :)

The winner will be drawn at random on November 23rd and I'll announce the winner Wednesday the 24th.. make sure I know how to contact you! Good Luck!

details and moody spaces

This home has some mood. I don't have a better word, I mean it as a compliment.. good mood-

Great vignettes, amazing accessories, fab furniture.. it's very good.

images, d magazine

classic

classic-

with a twist. An update, a bit of new. Pretty aren't they?!

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drawn to both

yes please, so true, and just plain fabulous-

cool and warm.. I guess I need a little of both in my life!

It's my Dad's birthday today.. Happy Birthday DAD! Love you, xoxo

images, traditional home, patterson maker

a very cool give-away at rikshaw design

if you are a new mom, expecting, or have any friends that are ( attn: my friends who are, I am trying to win these for you too :) you have to head over to rikshaw design to check out this giveaway!

good thing

(Just planted today)

Planting paper whites for the holidays has got to be my favorite thing. I remember the first year I tried.. when they actually grew, I felt like it was the biggest accomplishment, like I was all grown up :)

hair do's that shaped me

I was thinking about hair styles that shaped my generation growing up.. high school and beyond. Any of you remember these iconic do's?

in awe

doesn't even start to describe how much I love this hair. Lor.. if I can get my hair to grow by your wedding.. this will so be my hair :) ( but blond..)
image, a cup of jo

three things with blogger Shannon Darby of Pink Wallpaper

i'm shannon from pink wallpaper and here are my 3 things.....

domino and the first cover featuring ruthie sommers- i will forever hold a spot in my heart for this magazine for providing such amazing inspiration that completely sums up my love for design

my first publication- i owe this all to starting a blog....

my family.....they rock!! i do have a hubbie (he decided to take the pic instead of being in it :)

Thanks Shannon! xo

love

Cartier love releases a new line, and Jason Wu is designing wedding gowns.. how fabulous.

Bohemia

Let me introduce a company with such passion for it's products and the artisans who make them. I had a little chat with Jenny from Bohemia this past week, and to hear her passion for her work is so amazing.. we all should feel this way about our jobs!

I started by asking Jenny a little about Bohemia and here's what she had to say-

My background is a lifetime self employed working with artists, designers, photographers & crafts people. I love to discover unique & beautiful treasures & to bring them to a wider audience. I have 4 shops in Edinburgh & now with our online store we can bring our goods to a worldwide audience too. I have always believed in the democracy of beauty & try to source clothing & objects which are affordable to the majority of customers. It is also wonderful to have the opportunity to trade on an ethical basis directly with artisans in Morocco where we are growing our business together to supply beautiful leather pouffes & babouche slippers to an international audience.
We try to ensure that all the suppliers we work with adhere to ethical trading practices.

Our style aesthetic lives up to the name: Bohemia - independent, original, colourful, open-minded & with a great sense of fun!

Online shopping at Bohemia will have you jotting down items for your Christmas lists, I guarantee it! ( and crossing off on your 'to buy' list )

from scented soaps, scarves and bags, to little luxurious items..

cozy sweaters, Moroccan slippers ( HONEY! those are so on my list ;)

and pouffes of every color. You better get shopping.. you're going to love this site!

Welcome Jenny and all your staff at Bohemia.. so happy to have you here at Flourish Design + Style, xo

three ideas

You can add whimsy and entertainment for kids in their rooms in so many different ways. Frame their art, portraits ( love that! ) and sketches are darling too.. the possibilities are really endless. That may explain why I change my kids regularly. It's fun for them too :)

all images lonny mag

( and I heard Michelle is going to be on Nate today... )