2012-12-31 20:06
If you could glance into the future, at the end of 2013, and see that everything is exactly as you wanted, would you be content, let go of worries and absolutely enjoy the present, the now?… Read More
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2011-11-08 17:51
My favorite place to sit and relax.....It has been quite awhile since I've posted. I've missed writing this blog, but work and life got in the way; that is my inspiration for today's post, d… Read More
2010-11-08 20:20
Katie Lee Joel's townhouse, photo courtesy of Hooked on HousesA close up of the seating area courtesy of decorpad My computer has another virus (the 2nd one within 3 days!!), so I am using m… Read More
2010-11-05 17:28
Yves Delorme LinensSome days nothing would be more luxurious than to climb into a big bed full of fine white linens with a big stack of magazines and a pot of tea!! Like sleeping on a big f… Read More
2010-11-03 23:37
I have blogged about my fondness for Canadian House and Home magazine and its website several times. I love to watch the videos and stumbled upon the episode about the 2009 Princess Margare… Read More
2010-11-01 16:32
I caught the episode of Oprah, the other day, that featured Martha Stewart. To say I am inspired by Martha, is an understatement. I am not only inspired by her creativity and business acumen… Read More
2010-10-30 19:10
Yummy Godiva chocolates dressed for the seasonIt's Halloween weekend and candy is on everybody's mind!! I am not going to lie..... I am a chocoholic!! I love chocolate, dark, rich, smooth an… Read More
2010-10-29 15:57
You need little more than a vase full of one type of flower to dress a table or other empty surface in a room. When in doubt on how to address the empty surface, add a vase of flowers and a… Read More
2010-10-27 17:40
Yesterday I blogged about my fondness for settees at dining tables. My other favorite place for a settee is at the end of a bed. I love this look!! An upholstered headboard with a settee act… Read More
2010-10-27 16:38
I love settees!!! A settee is a small or medium sized sofa for 2 or more people, with a back and usually with arms. Settees date back to the 17th century Europe, which shows that well design… Read More
2010-10-25 13:29
I was really impressed with Chris Coumo's, from Good Morning America, Hampton home when it was published in Elle Decor a while ago. I came across the photos and thought I'd share.The color p… Read More
2010-10-11 23:11
Canadian House and HomeOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Its purpose is to increase the awareness of the disease and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and… Read More
2010-10-10 14:09
To me, Sunday is all about family, friends and self reflection. Sunday is a day to enjoy your home and family, the one day of the week that everyone has fewer obligations and is able to spe… Read More
2010-10-08 14:33
Flaming June by Lord Frederic LeightonWhen I was in graduate school I came across a print of Flaming June in a sale bin in an art museum gift shop. I was struck by the color and the composit… Read More
2010-10-04 17:56
Sloan Mauran's Living Room courtesy of SloanMauran.comThe above pictures are of Designer Sloan Mauran's Toronto living room. The entry to the room is in the middle and she has a seating are… Read More
2010-09-28 16:30
I took a little break from "blog land" this past week, now I'm back!! I thank all of you who have checked in during my absence and hope you will continue stop by!! I would love to hear comme… Read More
2010-09-20 13:40
Today is Monday, it is the beginning of a whole new week; A week of possibility, a week of new beginnings, a week that can be anything you want it to be!! There is a Gaelic proverb that st… Read More
2010-09-15 21:12
I adore David Jimenez's Kansas CityLiving Room!!! HouseBeautiful.comI love David Jimenez's living room, pictured above. I could easily live in this room!! Every element is carefully balanced… Read More
2010-09-10 22:00
My daughter is 5 and just started kindergarten. She is starting to take interest in her personal space, ie: her bedroom. She asked me for a chandelier like the princesses have in their ballr… Read More
2010-09-08 19:59
Fall is in the air!! In my part of the country, the weather is still warm, but the soft breeze, the slightly turning colors of the leaves and that crisp fresh smell in the air all signal tha… Read More
2010-08-29 15:05
Bohemian Garden Party at Wisteria.com I was searching through Wisteria's online catalog when I came across this Bohemian outdoor garden party. Looks like a fun, playful, scene for a lazy Su… Read More
2010-08-26 14:02
I have a client that is looking for a headboard for her new condo bedroom. I looked at her room; She had painted her walls a light grey, had selected graphic patterned black and white beddi… Read More
2010-08-19 15:44
I was browsing online through the Horchow website the other day and was very impressed with the site. I haven't been on it in awhile, I peruse through the catalog and I occasionally find an… Read More
2010-08-17 17:09
Remember this before and after from an earlier post on recovering furniture? The before picture was a chair a client had found. It was in bad condition, but like Charlie Brown said of his Ch… Read More
2010-08-14 15:39
I started out my Saturday morning with a cup of coffee and the July issue of Canadian House & Home. As I was flipping through the magazine, I came across the image below of Sophie Conra… Read More
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