around the house...

milk jug with house painted on it

more detail...

picture of house taken tonite

This is where we live right now (see last pic) with Hunny's Mum and Dad. The first pic is an old milk can with a picture of the house (see last pic) painted on the front. The big apple tree is kind of in the way of the house...

The middle picture shows more detail. I think the artist did a fabulous job creating the painting from just a mere photo! The detail on the cobblestone is beautiful :)

monogram turkish towels

Restoration Hardware has quite the selection of bathroom goodies! These Monogram Turkish Towels come in tons of colours (see picture #2) to match any bathroom decor. How divine!

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caprice collection

Vibrant hues of coral, white and cream are the colours of Caprice by House and Home. I love the relaxed yet whimsical look of this collection, very fresh and Summery.

Available at The Bay.

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pretty peonies

Picked these pretties from the garden last night, the pic turned out amazing, almost looks like a painting :)

positive space interiors

Family owned and operated, Space, custom makes what they sell - space saving furniture for the bedroom, dining room, living room and bathroom. With 10 colours to choose from and 100's of textiles. Shown above are Platform Beds, you can get them with up to 9 drawers. Each drawer comes with an ultra-suede liners and blum slides {so they open/close silently}

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gluckstein home

"A metropolitan air. Bold yet suave, dark and light evokes the shadow cast by sleep towers highly polished." - Brian Gluckstein

I love this room created by Brian Gluckstien. The pieces in this layout are also designed by Gluckstien, from the STEEL collection and is available at Home Outfitters. For the Home Outfitters nearest you, visit http://hbc.com

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toasty towels

Pamper yourself with a warm towel after a nice hot bath. The 'Home Spa Towel Warming Drawer' by Jacuzzi holds up to 4 large towels in this spectacular designed drawer, and only takes 15 minutes to warm. Each towel is heated to 120 degrees, nice and toasty!

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aton luminaires

Love these luminaires by aton, they are simply stunning! From floor, table, horizontal lamps to candles, a wonderful selection to choose from. Designers Muhammad Moussa and Rick Shean make the luminaires from clay. Muhammed creates ambiance with clay and light, while Rick sculpts the fab bases, beautiful!!

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sapien bookcase - dwr

This bookcase by Design Within Reach is perfect for those who have tons of books but limited space. It comes in white and grey, which works well with most colour schemes. Price $200-short; $300-tall.

{you'd think you were ordering a latte or something! hehe} You can buy your very own here.

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the kid's bathroom

About a month ago I posted a taste of Sarah Richardson's new show Sarah's House which airs on HGTV. What I liked about this particular episode, Sarah explains in great detail the challenges of designing and decorating a kids-only bathroom. Her tip I admire is: go kid-friendly without being juvenile; meaning buy items that will grow with your child, as oposed to buying 'kids only' items.

Click here for more hints and tips on the kid's bathroom from Sarah.

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shelly riehl david

Browsing HGTV.ca tonight, I came across designer Shelly Riehl David. I really like her style! She's got the whole 'modern meets country' thing going on...love it!

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oh, little birds!

I've been working from my parents home the past week since we are in the process of moving, and as I was putting my shoes on to leave, I noticed a cute owl carved out of wood, hiding on the last shelf of my Mother's bookcase, how divine! {see pictures 3 + 4}

We are living with my other half's parents temporarily until we find a place to call our own, and I noticed these little brass cuties on the dresser in the room I am staying in {last picture} They are too cute :)

The two pics at the top of this post were taken last night. That was one thing my Hunny didn't miss about being back home...the birds and their pooping on his car...Oh, dear! ;)

time to chill

It's nice being close to old favourite hangouts again! Last night we took a drive to Thornton for some fro yo...Mmmm it was good! The whole town has this 'Gilmore Girl' kind of charm; I could really see us living there :) I took some close-up shots of the antique lighting in the Shoppe - fabulous! I would love to have the first one above our dining room table.

dining rooms - what's your style?

Old World, English Country, Contemporary...So many choices! I'm a Modern Country gal myself; what's your style?

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Pssst...I've had a couple emails asking my whereabouts...I'm still here! We took the plunge and are in the process of moving! I will keep you posted! xo

creativ festival

Everybody knows how much fun it is to create something. So, if you're just getting started, or you've always been a fan of making things, you won't want to miss this year's Creativ Festival!

It's located at the International Centre in Toronto and starts today and is on until Sunday. Tickets are $15 {adult} $12 {senior 60+} $4 {kids 8-17} and $35 for a 3-Day Pass.

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sarah's got a new show

the den/home office
the bathroom
the guest room
the kid's room

"...ever dream of buying a house, gutting it, and re-building, so it is perfectly you? Well I'm doing just that. I bought a house, renovating it room by room, making the most of every dollar. It's tough work but stick with me. I'll show you how to get the home you want." — Sarah Richardson

Sarah Richardson has a new series: Sarah's House on HGTV. She bought a real "fixer-upper" {aka a dog's breakfast} and is renovating it. She is so creative, and always designs a living space that is beautiful and works. Lots of inspiring ideas from Sarah, don't miss it! Show is on Tuesdays at 9pm et.

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