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more love

oh look, here's more of that fabulous room..does anyone know it's origins/ who's it is? Thanks!

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it's good

well isn't that just gorgeous? Happy Sunday, x
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it's lovely

hey! Someone has my dream space. How good is this?! LOVE.

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admiring

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restful

I'm feeling a little Lonny love today-

I could spend a good amount of enjoyable time in any of these spaces! How was your weekend?

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Laura's blog spot round up

my cuddle up and blog spot-

shown on Laura Treveys round up of blogging spots.. it's fun to see where everyone is blogging from! Visit Bright Bold & Beautiful, Laura would love to see yours too!

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I like your style

It's casual, inviting, it has a bit of tradition ( which I love ) and it's gorgeous. Do you guys know Bryn Dunn? Her style is so my style. She loves great finds, she paints furniture and her home is so appealing. It looks fabulous, but you can tell it's a get comfy and cuddle up kind of space. So up my alley..

and her portfolio.. oh so good.

bryn alexandra interiors

so good, so different

hello relaxing,



hello great entrance,

oh, and hi inspiring work space,

damn I need a bigger house ;)

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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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three things, rue rooms

So serene. I love the crispness.. it's soft, yet crisp and has such subtle color. MMM, such a favorite-

The mirror ( I WANT ) the windows ( come on, they're FABULOUS! ) with a calm and quiet dose of romance-

The sofa I dream about, I adore pedestals as side tables and the lamps, oh my-

That table is looking pretty unique too..

all images, rue magazine

invites + lattice

Lauren is turning 3 in just a few weeks. I finally got her invites out today, and for the second time, used paperless post. It's so fun ( and easy! ), have you used it? After countless flipping back and forth between invites, I chose a lattice print. In light purple.. it's so cute. So it left me with lattice on my mind-

I wasn't the only one thinking of lattice today, there is a great collection of images over at The Green Door too!

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I'm such a girl,

because I'm smitten...

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signature stripe

It dawned on me tonight that some things we own really stick around for the long haul. See that striped pillow? It's ( well, 2 of them, you just can't see the other ) been with us for 7 years. The year we were married we moved to Vancouver BC. We actually went house hunting right after our gift opening..and a long drive :) Anyway, the pillows were purchased when I was working at Pottery Barn on Granville Street. What fun my first foray into PB life was. Anyway, boy I'm getting side tracked alot- the pillows. Started out on a navy sofa. Still in my living room 7 years later. They have been replaced + put away, but they always come back. They still work, and I still love them.

black + white.. classic or drama?

The living room of last years Toronto lotto home designed by Linda Reeves and her team from Canadian House & Home would suit me just perfectly,

while the other side of me longs for a space with a little flair. Do you do drama? How have you successfully pulled it off?

room feature, Paula of Two Ellie

I just adore Paula. We meet such amazing people through blogging, and this girl and I just hit it off -she's sweet, genuine, and talented. She's a mom of two like me, and has amazing style. We both like a great find, and for a room to grow over time with the right pieces at the right price.
I asked Paula if she would share a room in her home with us, and she did. Enjoy her gorgeous living room filled with unique, personal and beautiful pieces. I just love it-

( are you dying with me over the sofa, and chairs.. oh the stool, rug and photography... )

I was quite humbled when Sarah asked if she could feature one of my rooms on her blog. I just adore her style and blog. Her request really could not have come at a more perfect time, I just got finished putting a few finishing touches on our living room. First off I would like to say my style taste exceeds our budget so it makes me have to get creative and find deals like no other. I think the hunt adds to the look of the room though. It took some time, but finally after three years of being in this home this room is done. Well, as done as I will ever get as I do like change.


Room details -

sofa by Rowe was found at Z.Gallerie on a huge discount. It seems the a lady returned it that day and the shop just had to get rid of it. It was still in new condition. I still see it in specialty shops with double the price.

The pillow covers are from Pottery Barn on sale of course.

Chairs are from At Home here in Alabama for $99.00 a piece. Love knowing I could sell them today for more if I felt so inclined.

The white side table is an old typing desk ($10) that I bought at a yard sale and painted.

Table lamp from Target about 5 years ago. Tall lamp on clearance at Pier One for $60 I believe.

White marble coffee table was my first antique piece. I bought it in college for $250.

Ikea Ribba frames hold a photo done by my husband. It's one of our favorite spots.

Corbels ($15), industrial stool ($50), and birds ($2 a piece) were all finds at Home Goods. (discount Home shop)

Sea urchins vases on coffee table are from Tracery Interiors shop. 20% off. The book they sat on was from our honeymoon in Savannah, ga.

The art was done by a dear friend for a wedding gift.

Pottery is Peter's pottery.

Jute rug from Pier One for $25, I believe.

Cow hide rug a recent craigslist find for $100.


Thank you Paula! xx

and if for some reason you haven't met her.. visit Two Ellie here

what's blue, yellow and has stripes?

shown this week on Houzz, I am quite simply crazy about this room. The colors, the striped cushion on the ottoman... it's soft serene and so completely inviting.