My sister Elizabeth called to tell me her husband had found a sectional for a great price for their patio. "We need pillows" she said, "And I'm worried that it's the wrong size for the space. Before "That's because it's right up against the house" I said. So after I moved it away from the walls, we went shopping.… Continue reading
When I first started blogging (almost 4 1/2 years ago) I had no idea what a tablescape was even though I considered myself to be a pretty good stylist back then. Since then, I've come a looooong way that's for sure! When I opened up June's Elle Decor and arrived at this living room, I immediately recognized it as a… Continue reading
One of my favourite ways to help my clients create a space that fills them with happiness when they walk in their door is the one day shopping service I offer. If you just need an end table or two, lighting, pillows, possibly a carpet and accessories, you have comfortable shoes and a large vehicle, we can transform many a… Continue reading
1. An abandoned swallows nest on the kitchen window sill. 2. Incredible limestone tile throughout and including the countertops (chosen by Brooke & Steve Gianetti from Velvet & Linen during a trip to LA) Such a great way of working with all the ORANGE wood, providing a break from it as well as creating a balance of warm and cool.… Continue reading
I follow this great blog called Social Triggers. The other day, Derek was interviewing an author named Dan Heath who wrote a book called Decisions: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work. It's a very interesting podcast that I think EVERYONE could learn from. Check it out here. Unless you're someone that never makes a bad decision, haha. Anyway,… Continue reading
This weekend, I'll be at the Design Bloggers Conference in LA. I arrive Sunday afternoon and fly back Wednesday morning. Last year I happened to be sitting next to Barbara Miller from Yes Spaces who specializes in everything about kids, so this year we are sharing a room. Can't wait to see her! She sells everything from beds to… Continue reading
I am so thrilled to be guest posting at Cote de Texas where she also reviewed my ebook today! Joni's living room I received this question a while ago and since one of Joni's signature looks includes seagrass rugs, I thought it would be a perfect guest post for blog. Check it out here. One of my favourite posts that… Continue reading
The second apartment that I decorated from top to bottom with a mix of garage sale/flea market finds and furniture that I took with me after my divorce when I was 29 was in downtown Vancouver. OMG is that a run-on sentence or what! Anyway, my ex-husband and I had decorated in the 80's forest green trend and I left… Continue reading
I'm here in Calgary and loving it! I got through my first stage presentation yesterday and all went well. I was worried I would forget what I was going to say with all those people looking at me but thankfully, that did not happen! source One of the questions I was asked at the end was about area rugs, 'How… Continue reading
As a new decorator and colour consultant many years ago, when I was asked to choose colours for an empty room or to decorate one, I would get a little freaked out. source I would look around desperately for inspiration and if I was standing in a room with wood flooring, I would latch on to the colour of the… Continue reading
