I received this question today; “We are thinking of buying two sofas in microsuede and was shocked to read in your blog that you are very critical of Microsuede. What is the best fabric (not leather, my husband hates it) for households that have animals but want elegant sofas?” source So I replied “I prefer sunbrella…
As you know, I’m working on a new website. It’s going to be full of bells and whistles and a huge transformation from what it is now. After my graphic designer and I had spent quite a bit of time working on my new logo I called him after all was said and done and…
I was so happy to receive photos of this eDesign I worked on last Spring! Before My client was originally looking at some muddier greens but I talked her into a fresher colour because I thought it would go better with the cottage feel of the house. After The field colour is BM Hillside…
I received a great question from a reader about brown the other day: Image via Cote de Texas‘So I’ve seen your posts about gray and brown, but what I really want to know is if brown is going to the ‘mom’s jeans’ of the decorating world? I mean is it going to be so out…
This is William, reading a book while waiting for breakfast! (Photos by Maria Killam) My sister Elizabeth took my mom and me to the Vedder Mountain Grille in Yarrow for breakfast this morning and I immediately loved the country charm, the food and that it was clearly decorated with creativity and an eye for detail….
pinterest I loved this poster when I found it somewhere on Pinterest (now I don’t know where). I had a new video blog all ready to go with this post today and it was vetoed by my partner. So you’re getting an inspirational pic instead. Sigh. It’s a whole new world, video blogging and apparently…
source The other day I received this note: “We had a house built this year and the builder would not install the white cabinets I have always wanted, its a cookie cutter builder who just wasn’t offering that in our neighborhood. To me this was crazy, all I have ever wanted is a beautiful white…
This necklace just needs a pretty dress (source) I am hosting a rare and beautiful giveaway from Sheyna! The value of this necklace is $189.00 and all you have to do is post a comment. If you do not have a google account, please post your email address so that I can reach you…
My mom, my baby sister Elizabeth and my brother-in-law Bill have bought property in the country together and mom is building a carriage house on the 2 acre lot. They have a huge vegetable garden, a lamb and a goat of all things. It’s the country. It’s also the reason why I live 5 minutes…
Angie Cox from You Look Fab Last Friday I spent the morning with Angie from You Look Fab pre-selecting for fall prior to the Anniversary sale. Here are a few of the items I found: Franco Sarto I have been looking for this pair of ballet flats ever since I saw Traci Zeller in her…
I recently received this question from a reader and I thought it would make a great blog post. Pinterest “We’ve got bossy dark carpet, low light, and mismatched furniture; these problems are not going away on our current budget or all at once, but I’m attempting to minimize them in various ways. The problem is the only color…
I was having dinner with one of my best friends tonight and I mentioned my new website. 2 1/2 years ago when I launched my old one I was completely obsessed with it for about 3 months and it took up most of my time. Now that I’m swamped with work and creating my new…
flickr Tomorrow I’m getting up at the crack of dawn and driving down to Seattle to pre-select at Nordstrom for fall with my stylist Angie from You Look Fab. It’s a great opportunity to get some fabulous fall items at 40% – 60% off. So instead of paying $600 for these Stuart Weitzman boots last…
Flowers on the grand pianos in the middle of the room (they don’t miss a detail here) It’s Elizabeth’s 38th birthday weekend and after a little shopping at the Fashion Show Mall in Vegas yesterday we stopped into the Encore Hotel to have a cocktail in the lounge overlooking the pool. Elizabeth Jacobs Photos by…
Two weeks ago my sister Elizabeth said. “Let’s get out of the worst rainy spring/summer ever in Vancouver for my birthday and go to Vegas”. So here we are, along with my two adorable nephews! source The following is for anyone that lives in the rainforest of Vancouver and Seattle. The rest of you can…
I met Kent Southwell for the first time 2 years ago in July when I hired him to install a large wall of framed photography for my Yaletown loft project. Interior Design by Maria Killam That same wall along with the loft I decorated made it onto the cover of BC Home Magazine that September…
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