Happy New Year! No one likes being 2015 now that the ball has dropped. These 16 trends will be ever present as we roll through the next 365 in homes from coast to coast. Craftsmanship Fashion Inspired Speciality Materials Florals Simple Yet Glamourous A Love of Wood White & Gold Metal Geometry Retro Flashbacks Handmade Organics Classics Whismy Plexiperfect Art of the Hand Pretty No better [...]
And here they are ... Rose Quartz & Serenity, Pantone's colors for 2016. Hate or love them, might we point out that this blend is a first. Watch out, Pantone's getting crazy picking two options!! Word is they are supposed to make us feel more secure and reassured, or restore order and peace. After 2015's crazy outbursts of completely unnecessary violence world wide we commend [...]
So if you're anything like us you're practically obsessed with seeing how other people live right?! GUILTY. It's one of our favorite past times and while we don't have enough hours in the day to cruise open houses we do our fair share of online peeking ... which was why we started our Makeover Monday series in 2015. We're thrilled to report it will [...]
In the spirit of the holidays we wanted to share the Homes from the Holiday Halifax tour that one of our Halifax, Nova Scotia Stylists, Michele Muir, who also runs a paint shop Hue Design Studio, participated in. A fundraiser for the Junior League of Halifax, the event brings together local designers and decorators, league members, volunteers and retailers to decorate and showcase three beautiful [...]
Booze is the easy way out; stock pile your cupboards with these 3 awesome gift ideas and sail through your winter event plans with full marks, no matter how last minute that invite is! #1 I mean...enough said! They'll think of you every single time they light these adorable candles. With so many fabulous options to choose from, order a box and split them as [...]
Okay so lighting doesn't exactly get me hot and bothered in general and outdoor lights, not even remotely BUT .... Its practical, well, beyond practical; like everyone needs it to see so more of a basic necessity and yet it goes on my list as one of the most annoying things to buy. Why? Because I can never find what I want without wasting copious amounts [...]
Save 50% for Black Friday / Cyber Monday.Chandeliers, Pendants, Flush Mount, Semiflush, Sconce, Floor Lamp, Table Lamp, Indoor, Outdoor. Contemporary, Modern, Traditional. Head on over to Pinterest to see our favs Follow Remote Stylist's board Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Savings on Pinterest. PS There are 1000+ options - different finishes, sizes, number of lights and we're aware some don't have images (no thanks to the [...]
As far as I'm concerned there are two things that need to be up to snuff to survive the winter ahead no matter where you're located - that you can see and you stay warm! No seriously, when the days get shorter and the temperatures colder, bright light and alot of snuggle seriously help me cope. And ... if it works for picky old me, odds are [...]
We're slammed wrapping up our gift guides (stay tuned) but thought we'd share a few brilliant holiday hacks. Taller = Better ALWAYS. Hit the garage and get yourself some paint cans to put under your tree stand base. Sprig of Tree Stunning and so easy. Will probably fall off your actual tree as you bring it indoors. Use in hallways, bathrooms or the guest room. Genius! [...]
If there's one thing my husband always tells me its that I LOVE to count ...44 days til Christmas people!! Here's what I'm doing differently this year so that I can relax about, eating, drinking and enjoying the holiday season (at least two weeks prior to the big day!) 1. Make They List of Names Now. How hard is it to sit on the subway, [...]