wishes

I think 2011 is going to be a pretty fabulous year... I am so thrilled to have met each and every one of you, without you, well, it would be pretty boring around here. Thank you for every comment you leave :)

Wishes for the most wonderful new year, xo

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hollywood glam + boho

while I would never quote Hollywood glam as my style, there are ( quite! ) a few things in this ( spectacular! ) apartment that are amazing-

I am all over palm fronds, ikat and black and white. Gold, glass and fantastic vignettes-

great lighting, great art, great tunic-

and this image of Ellen Pompeo's bedroom has my heart fluttering too. My mom bought me the most gorgeous blue and white hand blocked tablecloth for christmas ( see here for image ) it could be pretty gorgeous hung-

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wedding planning

wedding planning by flourishdesign featuring rounded toe shoes

My dearest friend Lori is getting married this summer.. and will not talk details until January..Lor, I adore you, and you have 3 days ;) xo

loving black in details and for impact

Three covetable spaces from Toronto's Princess Margaret Showhome-

See the whole space at Canadian House & Home.

That's one showhome I wish I could spend time walking through, the details are gorgeous!

great style, joe steals

Hi! The girls and I have ended up having a little stay out of town. Daddy went back to work, and us girls are hanging out with grandma for a week. So fun! We usually end up doing a little shopping, and boy did I score a few deals today, SO satisfying, especially when they are things you'd buy anyway..

I adore leggings this season, so I picked up a few more pairs, plus some great sweats and a creme puffer jacket ( for $9, I KNOW! ) and sweet little flats for $6.00..with all the grey, creme and black, they are a fun little hint of color. I love mixing fabulous little inexpensive finds like these in with higher price points, nobody would ever guess those were $6 shoes... now that's great style, x

all items, joe fresh style

getting Katie Lee ( Joel's ) style

Achieving good style on a budget can be done. There are hundreds of wonderful blogs that show us how everyday.. it happens that most of the items below are pretty inexpensive, or readily available. Let's have a look at the ( old I guess ) style of Katie Lee

chandelier, home depot

jute rug, pottery barn

lack bookshelf, ikea

x bench, dennis miller

velvet pillow, crate and barrel


Boy that brownstone of hers had some covetable style! x

furthering my blue obsession

It is just so good- You can create so many moods with blue..

( how many times have you oohed and ahhed over that sofa + room?! Me, lots! )

Just a smidgen, taped pillows and gorgeous rug -

Windsor Smith, anything you do makes my heart pound-

and crisp blue and white, wow-
Happy, happy birthday to my lovely ( older ;) sister!!!


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mom's look

mom's look by flourishdesign featuring black bags

don't forget my mom, with her timeless beauty. I know where I get my love of neutrals and buying key pieces-

That was a lot of fun! When I look at the grouping, I can totally see them ( us! ) :)

My style

My style by flourishdesign featuring louis vuitton bags

next in my family edition, moi. It's as I feared.. I am bor.ing :)

Jennifers look

Jennifers look by flourishdesign featuring cashmere shawls

I could kill hours playing on polyvore, so I thought it would be interesting to create my family. First up my sister Jen, she's soft and romantic-

three things

I have a new obsession with blue and white, so to see this gorgeous image, oh my. This and the light and bright entry are from the southern cookbook of Gina Knox and her new approach to regional cuisine. And below, well, the shades of beige + natural wood are so me.. it was instant love. All images from here

loving right now-

Michelle Armas, I am positively smitten with you.

sums it up

oh hello perfection-

nice to meet you, you'd fit in like a dream in my little world :)

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rather good

good balance and great elements-

and I love a little bit of each one.. that's the joy of finding your own style isn't it?!

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luxe travel

luxe travel by flourishdesign featuring grey pants

travelling this holiday season? Pack the little luxuries from home to bring comfort at families homes or hotel rooms!

holiday fete

holiday fete by flourishdesign

all dolled up, or dolled up just enough-

With tomorrow being our holiday party.. I'm wishing I was dressing as fabulously as this ;) But alas, will enjoy myself anyway! Hope your weekend is wonderful! x

gifting decor

take a cue from your friends and family's decor to help when you are gift giving-

- wood gallery frame from Pottery Barn

-Hermes throw ( I know, I know, when we win the lottery ;)

- seashells

When you know it will be a piece that fits right in, they'll love it! Nobody wants to have to put out that piece that just doesn't work... right?!

rooms from Canadian House & Home

summer / winter and a music request

We are hosting our annual staff Christmas party on Saturday night, and there will be people there with varying music tastes- SO, what songs do you suggest I add to my ipod ( my new favorite is Soul Sister by Train )? Thanks in advance...

shoe pairings

Why on earth would you pair shoes and rooms you're probably asking. Easy, I tried an iPad last night, and ( gasp! ) I didn't like it. It made me dizzy. I need to look forward, not down, looking down at it made me feel kinda yucky. SO, that has me thinking about shoes again, which are also on my Christmas list. The rooms.. I like looking at great rooms :)

3 great contenders, top 2 are Pretty Ballerina's, and of course Tory Burch. I have adored my black ones, this blue is fun, and would be pretty cute even in the summer.

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trends 2011

Canadian House & Home has forcasted the below trends for 2011.

I was thrilled to see my lovely sponsor SWANS ISLAND BLANKETS highlighted in 'the new country'!

double click on pictures to enlarge :) Sorry for the crooked scan


( makes me think of Jenny and her amazing find! )

Swans Island! AMAZING blankets-

Agree?