love

holy snap..I am flat out smitten with these ( and more! ) watercolors by Luli Sanchez, I mean dying, need to fill my home with kind of smitten-

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gold please

more and more I find gold making its way into my home and the design boards I'm creating for my clients. I'm in love..how about you?

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design board, traditional + glam

A completed design board for a client who wanted a traditional look, with a little bit of glam mixed in-
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hint of pink

it's fun paired with bold colors..


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just a little goodness this evening..

I love the feel of a productive day.. a million things checked off my list to do at work, an out of the blue job offer and a start on a new design clients room that is just perfect. Hope yours was great too :)

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hue [blue]

incredible hits of inky blue/ black. Such a great focal paired with natural fibres-

images via my lovely friend marianne's pinterest :)

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coveted

I had the best time doing a little online shopping at West Elm this afternoon..they have some fabulous prices on really great pieces! I found small accessories that I just loved, that will fit so well into my decor. So many of their pieces have such a wonderful organic feel. Small bath trays from $6, gorgeous throws on sale, hand towels and this pendant that I have been coveting for so long, I finally figured out where to put it in my house, and it's not the kitchen!

Hope you had a wonderful weekend! x

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a sunday project

This inspired me to do a little project today.. it's going to involve some gold paint. Can you guess what?! I'll keep you updated..

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three things, classic and current

classic spaces yet totally current. Classic makes me happy :)

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love [and online shopping]

I am loving these Ibiza lanterns available at The Cross..ranging from 14.50 for small to 93.50 for XL-

Aren't they lovely? The layers we were just talking about..these would make a great one!

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layer and layer

I'm not really one to 'seasonally decorate'..instead I do love the natural layers that envelope us with added texture and pattern. Warm tones, bits of black, gold and wood accessories..mmm, so good!

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hue

nude, cream, grey, blush..they can range from soft to structured and I'm loving the softness of the colors this season-

Over the weekend I joined the pinterest world..I'm over there at http://pinterest.com/flourishstyle/ !

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So Canadian

So honored to be featured by the lovely Barbara at Hodge Podge in her incredible So Canadian, eh series!

Especially being amongst some incredible fabulously talented Canadians like Christiane Lemieux and Tommy Smythe, and some of the loveliest bloggers, designers ( and friends! ) I know.

Thanks Barbara! x

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three things

just lovely,


yes, you too

and this one just screams fall..mmm my most favorite season of all-

Happy Thanksgiving! x

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fashion designer in the making

my little 5 year old is already telling me she wants to be a fashion designer when she grows up. She has promised me she will design clothes for me too :)

For a fun bedroom update I popped some crewcuts pages into her frames, she already spends ages drawing outfits, it's a little extra inspiration for her! Quick + simple, and will hopefully get a great big smile when she sees it!

Happy weekend, x

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loving

loving these log bowls from loyal loot.



very cool concept, and they're out of Edmonton Ab!

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handcrafted goodness

I was just recently introduced to Novica. Novica is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites. They work with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world market.

They truly have thousands of incredible products, from home accessories ( you can guess where I spend my time on the site! ) jewelry, tapestries, baskets, dinnerware..the list goes on!

Novica has just recently started a home party division, Novica Live.

If you are interested in becoming a consultant and showing these gorgeous handcrafted artisan wares, have a peek!

Now I think I'm off to do some holiday snooping... x

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gray dreams

I'm so smitten..

These gorgeous landscapes by Allie Snyder are so fresh and would happily fit into many design schemes. I appreciate the work that goes into making them appear simple. They're not busy, I mean simple in the most complimentary way..look close, the details and brush strokes are amazing. You can meet Allie at her etsy shop Amaryllis Truth or her blog of the same name here.

Allies home is a loft in a converted sheep barn, on an 18th century plantation in Southern Maryland along the Potomac River. Her paintings are inspired by the simplicity and quietness of this country living. Wow..Allie.. you know I want pictures right?!

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for breast cancer awareness

If you have a bold woman in your life and you want to celebrate her life, her courage, and her strength, this delicate bracelet called "Tribute" is the perfect item to adorn her wrist. Stella & Dot will donate 20% of our October proceeds from this bracelet in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Rose gold pave bar anchors a delicate band of faceted hematite beads. Only $39 CAD! Get yours at www.stelladot.com/sarahsshop ( sorry,canada only )

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