Courtney Cox’s Malibu Home
We first got a look inside Courtney Cox’s beautiful Malibu home in Elle Decor over a year ago and I’m still in awe. This photo (all photos by Simon Upton for Elle Decor) gives us a view of her...
View ArticleMagazine Round-up: Best of October 2012
I can’t believe it’s already time for the October decor magazine round-up! As you can imagine, most of the October issues are all about Fall with pumpkins being featured prominently in the vast...
View ArticleLeon’s Carefully Curated Condo
A few months ago I had the pleasure of touring the modern downtown Toronto condo of a very gracious gentleman named Leon. As a serious art collector and modern design enthusiast, over the years Leon...
View ArticleSo long, Summer – Hello, Fall!
So it’s official, with a dip in the mercury and sunsets beginning earlier and earlier, Autumn has truly arrived around here. It’s time to start thinking about bundling up and hunkering down, planning...
View ArticleLeon’s Carefully Curated Condo – Part 2
In the heart of downtown Toronto, Leon is living the city life in a modern condominium apartment. His 731 square foot corner unit has expansive city views through south and east facing windows,...
View ArticleMixed Media Art by Busy Bee Studios
“Freedom”, by Busy Bee Studios I’ve recently added some beautiful new mixed media pieces by Busy Bee Studios to the store. Their deep, rich colors are perfect for warming up any space. I love the...
View ArticleA Glamorous Black Kitchen
Design by Stanley Martin Homes I’ve been loving white kitchens for a long, long time but ever since I came across this glamorous kitchen with black cabinets, it’s had me dreaming. What makes this work...
View ArticleMagazine Round-up: Best of November 2012
HGTV.com This month I was so happy to see the return of HGTV Magazine. It’s such a cute and colorful issue filled with great tips and tricks. I’ve marked quite a few pages of their October/November...
View ArticleDIY Upholstered Headboard
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long, but I’ve finally made an upholstered headboard. I’ve been wanting to make one for what seems like forever, but for one reason or another I’ve only just gotten...
View ArticleCapturing the Beauty of Fall
With the heavy rain and winds of tropical storm Sandy expected to reach us over the next few days, I’m so glad I captured some images of the beautiful fall leaves in our area. They’re already on their...
View ArticleHave you ever heard of Fairy Gardens?
Have you ever heard of fairy gardens? They’re miniature gardens, indoors or out, which appear to have very small inhabitants, like fairies. You can usually find them at the foot of a shady tree, in...
View ArticleDIY: Illuminated Initial Art
I came up with this DIY project on the weekend when I was trying to think of a fun, original and personalized gift for a special little someone. As you can see, it’s an illuminated initial on canvas...
View ArticleHappier at Home
I’ve just started reading Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin. It’s the follow-up to The Happiness Project which I haven’t read, but is a best-seller and, from all accounts, an inspirational read. This...
View ArticleStarted your Christmas/Holiday shopping yet?
Have you started shopping for gifts yet? We’re still in November and some people are already well into their shopping while others have barely given it a thought. I made my first few purchases...
View ArticleCyber Monday Blues
Via Pinterest Last Monday was my Cyber Monday, the day I placed an on-line order for an early Christmas present for our front entrance. In an effort to jazz up this small area, for months I had been...
View ArticleSeason’s Greetings!
Season’s greetings everyone! I hope your Christmas was merry and you are enjoying the holidays. It was a whirlwind month and I didn’t have much time to post but, now that there’s a lull in the action...
View ArticleHaving an Artsy New Year
Image found here Happy new year to you all! Are you enjoying the change of pace the holidays bring? I’ve been taking the opportunity to catch up on some much needed rest as well as doing some major...
View ArticleYes, that’s my Christmas tree still twinkling in the window
Christmas 2012 Yes, I’m well aware that it’s January 8th and Christmas is officially over but, truth be told, I’m not quite ready to take down the tree. You might be surprised to hear that it’s not...
View ArticleMagazine Round-up: Best of January 2013
HouseBeautiful.com There’s a bounty of beauty out there in the world of interior design and I love soaking it all in. Now that Fall, Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas are over, there’s a wonderful...
View ArticleChairs, Chairs, Chairs!
Today is a bright and sunny day, perfect for a drive out to Ajax, home of the Sklar Peppler furniture outlet where they’re having a big sale. It was my first time out there and I was very pleasantly...
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