end-of-summer spectacularSo as summer rounds the bend,I'm savouring the last moments of lounging with the family.If there was anywhere I'd choose to be staying this week, it would be this space,found a la The Diversion Project.Some homes are about the decoration, and some homes are about the architecture.This one is archite…
I'm officially cheating on summer.linkI feel a bit like a guilty mistress,but after dying my hair the darkest black brown,and last nights tryst with a charcoal velvet cape, marled black wool sweater, and cow hide bag, I'm officially cheating on summer.I can't help it...dreams of handsome, supple leathers, plush velvets lush with col…
Gowns, Baubles and Tables - It's a Lovefest!!So this year BHLDN opened, and if you've not yet been entranced by their dreamy gowns,you've got to experience it. We eloped to the Bahamas for our wedding, and we loved every single moment,but if anything would have made me want a larger affair, this would have been it.How is anyone supposed to res…
string art revisitedRemember string art?I am probably really dating myself here, but at one point almost everyone I knew had some hideous version of a schooner or the like hanging in their rec room.But I found a crafter on Etsy that is bringing string art to a new level.I give you... California.some witty examples for …
Shopping: The Furbish MixWas cruising around my saved links recently and popped by Furbish.(the store of the I Suwannee blog)I'm loving so many of these bits and pieces that I felt like a post was in order.First off, I've been searching for the perfect fabric to have my chippendale sofa re-upholstered in since the spring.Th…
Yay or Nay: Natural Swimming PoolsAfter growing up in Ontario, where getting to the lake is THE summer ritual,I'm always shocked at how many people don't like to swim in lake water.(although I won't go into the ocean, at least not past my knees - blame Jaws :)And that has me wondering how many of you would venture into one of these:…
color post: green and greyA while back I did a grey and pink post, and asked which other combos you'd like to see,and the most common response was green and grey.This surprised me a little,as I've yet to have a client request this combination in their home.That said, the rejuvenating effects of green work perfectly to counte…
DIY: jewelry as artSince we're working on the eldest darlings room right now,and she fancies herself something of a fashionista,we were desperate for jewelry and accessories storage.She really wanted to have her necklaces out on display,and so the search began for a pretty way to style them up... All in a row, neat an…
Crushing on Color: Sundeep of DesignWaliI've decided that all the fabulous Crushing on Color guest posts will be up on Monday's,because they're always chock full of eye candy,and what better thing to get through a Monday-wish-it-it-was-Sunday ?!I've been looking forward to this one, if you've visited the cool local blog Designwali, you'll…
