Monthly Archives: October 2010

I am always amazed at how we really can live small but most of us don’t.  Check out this link to see how one manufacturer makes you almost want to downsize.

When I look at this house it reminds me of the house in the animated movie UP because of how it is situated amongst all those high-rises.  It makes me smile.

Check out its interior and what it’s all about on the Country Living website.  And while there, have fun with other house tours.  It’s a fun site to visit.

This is my office.  I know, it’s busy and messy and crazily unmatched (but totally organized, just so you know).  It is the only room in my house like this.  It has black walls (the rest of my house is white), and it has pictures from ceiling to floor, or basically wherever I can put something.  It is my room to showcase everything out in the open.  And I love it!

But now it is time to paint.  The walls just need it and behind all those pictures are tons of holes!  So, should I go white, or stick with black?  My inkling is to go with white. I have a month to decide before my painter can get here… and I’ll need it because choosing the right white now is key!  It’s always so much harder for me than for my clients.

If you really want something unique and fun, why not try a gorgeous little lamp like this!!  It’s made of wool and looks equally nice when not lit up, but when lit, is it not just perfect for Halloween?  Or for a night light for your child’s room?  Or just a sweet piece by the front door, attached to a timer so that no matter what time of day you come home, a light welcomes you.  Great prices too!

Check out all of Janna’s creations here edenwool and visit her at the upcoming One-of-a-Kind show in Toronto.  She does such beautiful unique work!

I visited the Umbra Concept store today.  It’s bright and open and I love the Lucite stairs.  They have all of their iconic pieces there from their famous garbage bins to penguin soap dispensers, frames and all other sorts of smaller items.  But did you know they also carry furniture?  Sofas, coffee tables, rugs, ready-made curtains… and at great prices too.  Have a look for yourself.  They are at King & John in downtown Toronto. Umbra

I love this bed from Restoration Hardware.  Unlike their huge line of raw woods, this one is classic with its hardwood and veneer topped with an antique black finish.  Pair this with equally strong pieces and you have a room fit for a King.  And no fussing on bed-skirts either – just fit the box-spring with a fitted sheet and you’re ready to go with a duvet cover to your liking.

 

I love a natural looking garden with various bushes, trees and grasses.  But I have to admit, I lack desire and talent in making it look beautiful in my own garden.

Today was good for me though – I met with a young man named Ola, passionate to no end about gardening and recommended highly by a neighbour, so I hired him.  I gave him carte blanche in my garden with very little guidance and I can’t wait to see what he comes up with.

If you enjoy sitting in your garden but don’t like to do the gardening, find your own Ola if you can, and start looking at gardens in magazines that appeal to you for inspiration.

Check out homesav.com and join this great new site.  It’s free to join and will be offering you great savings on all kinds of really great home products.  I will be blogging with them as well as still doing this blog, so check them out often.  They are constantly updating and have great input from various sources.  My first blog with them is up now.  Have fun!