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Tuesday
Jan252011

Coming in 2012

Have you heard?

Steven Gambrel, the designer behind these fabulous spaces,

 

is collaborating with Urban Electric Co., the company behind these amazing light fixtures. 

 

I can't wait to see what they create together. The collection is supposed to be available in 2012. Read more about it here.

Friday
Jan212011

Would you rather

have leopard print 

Elle Decor

Elle Decor

Elle Decor

or zebra in your home?

House Beautiful

Jennie Abbott

Aerin Lauder's House | Elle Decor

I realize some of you may like both patterns so pretend that you can only choose one :)

Thursday
Jan202011

A much needed break

I'm sorry I haven't been posting this week. We were in Nashville over the weekend to attend my friend Jill's wedding. The wedding was so much fun, she was a beautiful bride and we got to hang out with great friends. But, we had a long journey home on Monday and life has felt like this ever since:

Canadian House and Home (Before photo)

Tired, messy and overwhelming.

We came home to the heat and air conditioning in our house being replaced so only half of our house has been heated all week. Our refrigerator was completely empty, I have a mountain of laundry that needs to get done and there have been several dentist, doctor and client appointments thrown in. UGH. 

But, as hectic as this week has been, we have no plans for the weekend and that makes me feel like this:

Canadian House and Home (After photo)

Happy, serene and relaxed. 

Hopefully I will get my house and my blog posts organized by next week!

Friday
Jan142011

Would you rather

be snowed in here

Elle Decor

or here?

House Beautiful

Thursday
Jan132011

Art Search

I have been on the hunt for new art for our house. Here are my favorite Etsy finds at the moment.

SJKim

 

MaiAutumn

 

Hard Rain Night

The Modernist Artist

The Modernist Artist

Or, maybe I should save my money and just blow up and frame some of Riley's watercolor paintings :)

Where do you go for art inspiration?

Tuesday
Jan112011

Cluster

Instead of one big coffee table,

Mark Cutler

why not cluster several tables together?

I like the casual, relaxed feel these tables give to this space. The mix of styles and finishes keeps things interesting visually, but the layout is also extremely functional. The tables are small enough to be easily moved for drinks or feet and they can also provide extra seating when needed. I love simple, yet creative, ideas like this!

Thursday
Jan062011

Would you rather

start your work day here

Ruthie Sommers

or here?

Thomas O'Brien

Wednesday
Jan052011

Small Space Closet Ideas 

Lately I have seen several creative ways to store clothing if you are short on closet space.

Ideas such as carving out space in an unused nook,

Via Desire to Inspire

building a loft and taking advantage of the space underneath,

Domino

or even using your clothes as a headboard

Design Shimmer

are all clever ways to take advantage of unused space. So if you are a fashion lover you no longer have to suffer due to lack of closet space - just get creative with your storage!

Monday
Jan032011

Welcome 2011

Happy New Year, everyone!

I for one am so glad to start a new year. While there were lots of ups last year, there were a few big downs and I am not sorry to see 2010 go.

As usual for this time of year, I am in a major clean up and clean out mood. First up, our pantry. 

Unfortunately, the final result will not be as fabulous as this space.

Emersonmade

But at this point, I am just hoping to be able to open the door without food falling on top of me. 

What are your projects for the new year?

Friday
Dec242010

Merry Christmas

 

House Beautiful

I'll be taking a break over the holidays but wanted to take a quick second to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Thanks so much for reading my blog and especially for commenting! Enjoy the holidays!