so you want to know about the gold frames..

They were both very quickly spray painted gold.. they are both inexpensive IKEA frames :) So now that you know my secret, go buy some $10 art to put in them, wink..

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something new.. GALLERYWALL by Sarah Swanson Design

Something new, fun and affordable.. GALLERYWALL by Sarah Swanson Design. I love adding graphic pieces to my decor, they add a bit of tension which I love! Watercolor pieces painted by me, all on 9x12 90lb paper, and ALL $10! Here's a preview, visit my shop here, x

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hint of pink

One kiddo and a mama under the weather today means a home day, comfy clothes and low key activities...maybe putting together a vignette with pale pink, isn't it incredible against the wood and gold?! Such a fresh palate for spring..

Just a few days left to take advantage of 25% off a room design board!

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Crate & Barrel does it again :)

Thank you Crate & Barrel for your floor model goodness this month.. not only did I get my desk for a killer deal, but I also saved $1000 on this Oasis chair that I have been dreaming of owing. It's HEAVEN, not even kidding. I love the relaxed vibe it adds to my house, and I love to curl up in it. What did I pay.. $499 :)

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so good

SO. SERIOUSLY. SPECTACULAR. *sigh..I love!

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You love a discount / I love to be busy!

I'm so in love with this room..anyway..!

 I love being busy busy so here's another chance to save on a design board for the room/s of your choice! Save 25% on design boards.. Click over to the website for a description, and please know I don't stop designing and planning with you until you are IN LOVE with your room! Send me an email :) sarah@sarahswansondesign.com  Offer valid until January 31st!

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love

Jill Sharp Brinson in my mind is a rock star, the room below is the perfect image of why. Did you know I chatted with Jill waaaay back when I first started blogging, so fun. Read the q+a here.

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a little la la luxury..

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sweet + serene

I love to be surrounded by calming colors and spaces.. these two nursery's sure fit the bill. Aren't they lovely?

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fab finds

While looking for client pieces tonight I came across these oh so pretty and neutral pieces..

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I Love the second pendant, it's so feminine!

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pillows, all about pillows

I am absolutely OBSESSED with pillows and lighting right now. The pillows started with the purchase of the beige+white striped one below. Made by Carolyn at CC Deux Vie..it's incredible. 

It would also explain why I stared at these two pillows everyday, until I bought them yesterday. The fabric is Kerry Linen Stripe by Schumacher, and I'm seriously in love. One will be added to the sofa and one to my chair. I love the hint of goldy beige it's going to bring.

and these by CWD textiles below are on their way, 3 for the euro pillows on my bed. SO excited for these new pillows.. they're really going to make the space!

Not sure where the new obsession came from, anything you have to have lately?

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I love floor models..

Don't you? I was ecstatic to pick up this Crate & Barrel secretary which in Canadian stores was close to $1900 for less than $700. Yup.. it's incredible and there is not one thing wrong with it..oh, and it's leather!

clearly I should have cleaned the fingerprints off the chair and moved the cords, but I'm just keeping it real today ha ha. This is my work space and night stand. It sits beside the windows in my quiet bedroom and I love it :)

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thoughts on dots..

I'm thinking pretty damn cute!

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inviting

Isn't this a brilliant space? I love all the details and mix of colors + materials..

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sunday's hint of pink

Hope you're all enjoying a wonderful weekend.. it's a quiet day around here today, we are about to be dragged out into the cold to go skating with the girls! x

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it's been a while since a DIY

lamps that have been in our bedroom for three years...

are getting a DIY for the girls rooms..

I let them pick out the paint ( imagine how hard that was ;) )

and I sprayed just the bottom rim and finial..

they add a bit of fun for the girls rooms

the finials look like gumdrops-

blue for Lauren and purple for Calleigh-

and since I gave them my lamps, I thought I'd treat myself to a new lamp for the console-

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around the house, photographed by Tracey Ayton

I realised by some of your comments it's been a LONG time since I've posted pictures from around the house... here's a few more that the fabulously talented Tracey Ayton took when she was here. I'll snap some shots of some of the changes around the house since the shoot this weekend and share them with you. Thanks again for all your support, xoxo S

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