Thank you & I love this!

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your notes and messages, I am so lucky to have such an incredible support system in you! I'm back at home now, and have my Mom here with us.. I'm finding normal everyday activities are good, and I'm planning some outings for my Mom and I and the girls :)

 So now let's have happy!!

 I am so in love with this picture I received from Nicolle of Jack & Salma.. I LOVE how you all are displaying these Gallery Wall pieces.. Wow, THANK YOU!!! xoxo

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4.28.2012 oh.

I'm so sad. Yesterday we unexpectedly and suddenly lost my Dad. My heart is aching. It's been the hardest 3 days I've ever lived through. I feel so overwhelmed with emotion and disbelief that my Dad is gone and not coming back. I loved him so much, and I hope he knew I felt, and that I appreciated every thing he's ever helped me with, taught me to do..oh, I wish I had a chance to tell him. He was at work and had an aneurysm burst in his brain. The doctors think it was probably there his whole life. No one knew. I want him back. My Calleigh has an easter egg for him that he teased her for, he was supposed to be here right now building our new back yard with us. Now I don't want to do it, because I wanted us to do it together. Oh my god, how do I make this hurt stop?

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shop news!

I just added 20 new water colors to the shop! Happy Friday!

  [Shop Gallery Wall]

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three things, all in the details

clever use of mirrors to expand the space and reflect the gorgeous surroundings ( notice the fireplace screen too! )-

rustic beams mixed with crisp grey and white. Linen slip chairs line up at the counter, that notice, is grey, not white!

bold banded color blocked drapes, lovely nail head trims all grounded by blue zebra. It's a very serene space comprised of some bold pieces!

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( sorry I don't have the original source for #2 )

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e design, coming together

When my client Lia sent me these quick snaps of how her living room is coming together through e design I had to show you! Lia has great taste, she had some fabulous pieces to start with, and we are layering in some new to bring the entire space together. I love the direction, and how it's turning out-

Incredible bones right?!

This was the last version of the design board we were discussing.. looking at some chair options for the left side of the room!

Are you ready to get started on your space?! Start by filling out this design questionnaire! Thanks for sharing your space Lia! x

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perfectly styled-

Thanks to Design Darling Mackenzie for sharing how she styled her Gallery Wall $10 art.. I love it!!

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fun stuff!!

Have a peek how I styled my Caitlin Wilson Textiles today over on Caitlin's blog, Caitlin Wilson Design.

AND there's a Sarah Swanson Design ( that's me ;) ) design board giveaway happening on Mackenzies blog today! A $150 value! Head over to Design Darling to enter!

AND there's a Gallery Wall giveaway happening at Natalie Merrillyn.. wow, I feel like I'm in great company today! xo

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You may want to pop over to Design Darling in the morning.. there's something fun happening!!

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Let's end the week with a Shabby Apple giveaway, shall we

                                                   
                                       GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Congratulations Hannah!!

Happy Friday!! I thought it would be fun to end the week with a giveaway! The lovely folks at Shabby Apple are giving one lucky winner a $50 gift card to spend. WOOT! Sounds fun right?!

There is an incredible selection at Shabby Apple, truly something for every style. There are skirts, blouses, jewels, cute stuff for the kiddo's. I'm telling you you're going to have a hard time deciding what to buy!!

( I want this dress!!! >>)

It's super easy to enter, here's how:

 Please make sure to LIKE Shabby Apples facebook page and
 visit Shabby Apple and let us know what your favorite dress is!

See simple! Two easy things and you're entered. Please leave a comment here on this post to be entered.

Those super lovely Shabby Apple folks have also given you a discount code for 10% off any purchase! Please use code flourish+design10off .


Happy weekend.. winner announced Monday! x



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at Two Ellie...

You know how much I love seeing my Gallery Wall art in your homes... and I'm crazy about Paula of Two Ellie's style..
I have one similar to this one in my house too, it's a favorite!

Thanks Paula! x

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since we're on the topic of jcrew

did you see the color block cardi?! Do you have any idea how often I wear a cardigan?! ( Like every day!! )

and then there is this swingy linen one.. so up my alley. For my simple mom dress code, I love a linen sweater and shorts. It's my go to.

ok, that's it. No more j crew talk today ;)


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summer style made simple

You can always count on J Crew. Sometimes I fear us bloggers over blog J Crew..but the simple truth is it fits so many personalities, body's, lifestyles..it's a universal feel good shop.

I loved this little trend breakdown from J Crew's stylist Gayle, who has been with the company for 16 years! Yup, I'd say she has the brand image down. Have a look at how she breaks down trends so even the most unfashionista of us have a chance-

and make sure you go sign up for the style guide. That'll make for a good mail day for sure!

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woah!

The color washes flew out of the shop this morning, so I just added some new ones! Shop GALLERY WALL.

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shop news!

25 new water colors hit the shop today! Here's a sampling... see all the $10 water colors here. [ GALLERY WALL ]


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three things

I love how crisp the hicks pillow is in this space- I'm continually tempted to buy one from here-

Seriously how pretty is this room...

and I think I would sit all day here..

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designer love/ Nam Dang Mitchell

Incredible, seriously incredible. Have a peek at some of the interiors of Calgary designer Nam Dang Mitchell.. she is clearly all about the details... LOVE-

images via Nam Dang Mitchell Design & Canadian House & Home

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pretty

fresh hydrangea's in the house today-

received some photo's that I LOVE.. Marianne's ( STYLE FOR LIVING ) third piece of GALLERY WALL art, this one was supposed to be headed to a clients, but she kept it for herself. I told her she makes my art look fabulous, thanks Marianne!

and some pictures from a customer right here in Calgary.. how spectacular is this mantle looking?! LOVE! Thank you to all of you for your support of GALLERY WALL, and for sharing your pictures!!

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weekend [ instagram ]

Rearranging my desk and I pulled out the Domino archives..

Invited to dinner with two lovely families..I wrapped up these..

wore my pale pink/ peach/ nude! Tory Burch flats for the first time this spring..

spent some time packaging up some of the outgoing Gallery Wall orders..fun!

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