Granite has a bad rap on this blog, so I thought I would write a post on which granite I think is classic. 1. Absolute Black Black granite is less pricey than black quartz so if you want black countertops, this is the way to go. Black is my second choice after white quartz with white cabinets because I like… Continue reading
For the record, I did not predict this colour. I definitely thought it would be blue. Specifically a brighter, more cornflower blue. And I wasn't the only one. Also, there's a big difference between Emerald and Kelly Green, yet every image on Pantone's slideshow announcing this colour shows both, this one being a perfect example (above). Here's another publicity image… Continue reading
source One of my readers Melissa Huber asked: "My burning question has been what to do about the interior trim around replacement windows. The replacement windows are white but our window trims match all the wood throughout the house (molding, chair railing, beams, crown molding, all kitchen and bath cabinets). What is the best way to treat the the window trim… Continue reading
Our new house has three bathrooms, one in the master, the main bath which you've seen and the powder room. The one thing I did not like about the layout when we first saw it was that you had to walk through the laundry room to get to the powder room, but that was before the happy transformation. And… Continue reading
Last week when I opened my September Elle Decor magazine I was convinced that Hermes was suddenly selling furniture but clearly, upon searching all over their website, NO. This ad, located on the very back of the magazine is clearly just lifestyle. But let that not diminish the point of my point. Which is when one of the most prestigious… Continue reading
I snapped this the other day, this is what driving in the country looks like! It's here on Instagram which I've finally joined. Next I need to figure out how to follow you! I found this article ages ago, written by by Dee Van Dyk (canadianliving.com), read on to find out what your car says about you! The colours you choose… Continue reading
source I drink my coffee black and I prefer Americanos. For a few years now we have had a Saeco (ours is an older version of this one below). We make a shot of espresso, add hot water and yum, coffee's ready. source But now that I have a new kitchen, I needed a sexier espresso machine. My Saeco is… Continue reading
When I received this email from Panyl, I immediately emailed them back to say I'd love to do a giveaway. Here's how it works! PANYL is the revolutionary design material that puts all the creative possibilities of custom furniture finishes directly in your hands. Literally. See this normally white FRAMSTA Entertainment unit from IKEA? Well here's what it could be:… Continue reading
This is my version of being in the New York Social Diary this week: Kips Bay 2011 I arrived in New York this morning on the red-eye and I'm sharing a room with my good friend Traci Zeller. She was already here the past two days with Talitha McGuinness the co-owner and Creative Director of Multiplicity Magazine. Talitha was in… Continue reading
Source This past weekend we stopped in Fairhaven for lunch on our way down to Seattle. Then we did a little shopping in the town, it's so quaint and pretty, I always love spending time there. One of the stores was Good Earth Pottery. This shop carries pottery from all kinds of local artists and it was full and ready… Continue reading
